Intro
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I got as far as a doorway I didn't. Yeah, don't go in. Oh, this is a murder scene. It's 12 minutes past 1 minute time.
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You're under suspicion of murder. I'd like to send a message now to the adolescent males to unbburden himself of
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this stigma that that society's put on him. Bodies in bin bags, diabolical mental
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health, and cops that ignored cries for help. Humans can be extraordinary creatures capable of immense kindness
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and also unspeakable cruelty. And nowhere is that contrast more recognized
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than in true crime itself. Because the most terrifying thing about true crime is the realization that these people are
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not monsters hiding in the shadows, but in fact ordinary people in ordinary
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places crossing lines that should never be crossed. And nowhere is that contrast more starkly seen than in these five
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cases. Welcome or welcome back to Coffee House Crime, folks. My name is Adrian and
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today we'll be exploring some of the most horrifying stories that I've covered in 2025. Ranging from Argentina
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to England and Romania to the United States, these stories will leave you feeling cold, angry, and shocked. Oh,
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yourself a coffee and let's start with the case of Stuart Everett.
CASE 1
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In the spring of 2024, Manchester found itself at the center of a nightmare when
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parts of a human body started turning up all over the city. This including an abandoned bunker, the banks of a quiet
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reservoir, and multiple parks. However, the only clue they would find was from grainy surveillance footage of a lone
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man carrying heavy shopping bags through quiet streets. That is when they gave this killer the nickname heavy bagman.
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But what they didn't know is who he actually was or who he had murdered. The investigation that followed was
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absolutely relentless. And in the end, their efforts would unmask not just a horrific killer, but a parasite who
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continued to feed off his victim's life long after taking it. So, who is heavy
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bagman? Who was he impersonating? And what was their backstory?
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Welcome to Manchester, folks. A city that was forged in the heat of the industrial revolution and redefined
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through music, football, and an attitude as sharp as its winter rain. It's a place where old red brick mills stand
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guard over buzzing nightclubs, where cobbled alleys hold century old secrets, and where the locals are equal parts
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frazzled and hilariously unbothered. And uh yes, before she messages me about it,
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I am including my sister in this population. By the way, a quick shout out to her for recording some of the
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footage which is used in this video. Thank you, Katrina. However, for all of its northern warmth and swagger,
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Manchester certainly does have a darker underbelly, including shadows that cling to abandoned tunnels, forgotten bunkers,
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and places that the city would rather not remember. And it was one of those places, more specifically the castle
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bunker, that an explorer stumbled across something truly horrifying. And I'm talking top tier terrifying here,
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because what they found was a human torso wrapped in cellophane. To paint the picture for you properly, Cursel
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bunker has been left to rot just as tragically as the poor soul found inside it. Tucked away in the Kursel Dale area,
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it is so forgotten that it won't even show on Google Maps. And by the way, Kursel Dale may sound familiar to some
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of you older locals, too. Because, as you might know, it was once home to one of Britain's poorest slums. Back then,
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life in Kursle was faced with poverty. Rats, damp, and trash were all merely
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normal, and every complaint of bronchitis was met with a shrug. Step outside back then, and you would see
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rows of crumbling backto-back terraces, and alleyways piled so high with rubbish that you would barely be able to see the
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end. Now, it is true that Kursel really did prop up Britain's dying industrial revolution. But when that finally met
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its end, well, so did the area. It was in 1974 that the slum was demolished,
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replaced with patches of green and then quietly forgotten about. Of course, all except for its bunker. The bunker itself
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was a relic from the Cold War, promising defense in any sort of nuclear attack. But now, it's just a sealed off shell
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that hides Manchester's darkest secrets. And of course, that secret was an unidentified human torso.
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We're investigating the discovery of human remains that were found by passers by here at Kurszel Wetlands yesterday
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evening. We do not know the identity of the person or whether they are male or female. From forensic inquiries so far,
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we believe that these remains are likely to have been here for a matter of days. And it really is a tragic case. We know
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this will be concerning for people in the local area and we ask anyone with concerns or any information whatsoever
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to speak to uniformed officers who will be in the area for a number of days. These are very early stages in what is a
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murder investigation and is a tragic case. We are keeping an open mind and we do all that we can to establish the
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circumstances and provide answers as soon as we can. Thank you. The grizzly discovery was made on April
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the 4th, 2024. And let's be honest, there wasn't a shred of doubt in any detective's mind. This certainly was a
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homicide. After all, carving off your own torso and then hiding it separately from your limbs would be quite
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impressive. The problem is, they had no idea who the victim was and no suspect in sight. And so, naturally, this kicked
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off a massive investigation that sprawled all across Greater Manchester. And as it turns out, that torso, well,
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it was only the beginning. As detectives dug deeper, they turned towards surveillance footage and doorbell
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cameras, hoping to catch a glimpse of whoever was responsible. And sure enough, as more and more body parts
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began to appear all over the city, they spotted a man who would lead them to one of Manchester's most disturbing cases.
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As seen in this surveillance footage, a man appears to be casually hauling a teal covered heavyduty shopping bag,
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which disturbingly seemed to contain the same cellophane wrapped torso that was later discovered in Kursel bunker. He
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carried it through a busy commercial street, blending in as if he were just running everyday errands. Dozens of
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people seemed to pass him by, none the wiser that they were merely meters away from human remains. Moments later, he
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was then caught on another camera heading towards the park and then again behind the actual park itself. Despite
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combing through hours and hours of surveillance footage, they still couldn't figure out who this mysterious
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person was. And so with no name to go on, they simply dubbed him the heavy bag
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man. In the meantime, Cursel Dale was sealed off from the public as forensic teams scoured every inch of the park.
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But despite two painstaking weeks of searching, they came up empty-handed. Although they would eventually find mob
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body parts, not a single additional one was found in that park. And when they ran the victim's DNA through the
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National Police Database, well, unfortunately, they were met with nothing. At least that kind of confirmed
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that whoever the victim was, they had never actually been in any serious trouble with the police before. But of
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course, with no more remains, no fresh leads, and not a single additional trace of heavy bagman. This put officers and
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detectives in a very stagnant position. However, all of that would change when Manchester police found other body parts
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appearing all over the city. So, before we continue with this story, I think we should park it there for a while and
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instead focus on the people who are rather important to this one. And so on that note, let me introduce you to
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Stuart Everett. Although Stuart lived in Manchester and was a Derby local through and through,
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he actually came from proud Polish roots. Born under the name of Roman Jimaki, he later changed his name to
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Stuart Everett, a decision that would help him feel more connected to his own British upbringing. To those closest to
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him, he was simply known as Benny. However, don't mistake either of those name changes for shame, because it was
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actually far from it. And as it turns out, Stuart's parents were actually true Polish war heroes. Captured during World
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War II, they would then endure two brutal years in a Soviet concentration camp before then finally making their
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escape and starting a new life in the UK. Growing up alongside his brothers and sister, Stuart would learn the
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importance of community and respect for one another. As an adult, he dedicated himself to public service, working for
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both the NHS and Department for Work and Pensions. And over those years, he would
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earn a reputation as a hard-working civil servant who genuinely cared about people's well-being. And although he
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would never marry or have his own children, it turns out that he was family to his own community instead. By
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his mid60s, Stuart made the hard decision to step back from full-time work. Sadly, he began to suffer from
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several health complications, including a stroke, which would require him to use a walking stick at all times. And so
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with this setback, it was now finally time for him to kick back and relax. Fast forward to the year of 2013, and
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Stuart was now more devoted to his Polish community than ever before. He ran several English classes weekly,
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helping newly arrived Polish immigrants in Manchester not only learn the language, but also feel a sense of
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belonging. By now, he was living in a rented three-bedroom house on Warsley Road in the Winton area of Salford,
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Manchester, and not wanting to live alone, the other two bedrooms were also rented out to other Polish migrants. And
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that is exactly how he crossed paths with two fellow countrymen who were named Michael Pchovski and Marson
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Makovich. Now, although Stuart lived with both Michael and Marson, we're going to focus on that second name
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because he's the main person we should be talking about. By the time Marson moved into Stuart's house, the two had
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actually already known each other for well over a decade, with Marson moving in around 2017 after breaking up with
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his partner. Now, it is worth saying here that Marson had two children with this partner. And although the
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relationship had sadly ended, they did remain on good terms and he would visit his children often. Now, for most of his
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adult life, Marson worked in fast food restaurants, occasionally working in the Trafford Center whenever work was
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available. Now, here is where it gets interesting, but it turns out that friends and neighbors would often see Stuart and Marson together where they
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seemed especially close. In fact, in private emails to a friend, Stuart would even describe Marson as his partner. So,
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despite the massive age gap of around 25 years, there probably was some level of romance or at least intimacy going on
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between the two. However, what was clear is that Stuart deeply cared about Marson. In fact, he treated him with
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great kindness and he wasn't just some roommate or a friend, but he was also a mentor, a confident, and in many ways,
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family. Now, for the sake of this story, it's worth saying that they had their own separate bedrooms. But what is also
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obvious is that the bond they shared went far beyond that of ordinary housemates. However, there was a dark
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side to Marson, too. A fascination for gore and violence aside, he was capable of doing extraordinarily horrific
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things. And all of that would come to light in 2024. You see, throughout 2023
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and the years prior, Marson had actually dug himself a huge financial grave. He took out multiple loans and racked up
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more than £60,000 of debt. And every penny was spent just as quickly as he borrowed it. And when that pool of
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borrowed money ran dry, well, the repayments he'd promised to make never happened. Oh, and if that wasn't enough
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already, he had also maxed out all of his credit cards at over £14,000. Seriously, this man must have literally
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thought that debt was a hobby. But instead of clawing his way back with honest work, Marson would sadly do the
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opposite and quit altogether. Being out of work since November of 2023. And now
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he was just drifting about the house with no job, plan, or desire. And sadly, in his twisted mind, a new solution
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emerged. Why claw his way out of debt when he could simply replace the man who'd helped him the most? And so Marson
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made a decision that would stain the house forever. He would murder Stuart Everett in cold blood, take over all of
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his bank accounts, and squeeze every last drop from his identity. He would quite literally become his parasite. And
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just like that, Heavy Bag Man was born.
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It was sometime during the late hours of March the 27th, 2024 that Marson set his
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plan into motion. Stuart had settled down for the evening, watching the football match from a sofa in his
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bedroom as he rested in his pajamas. But Marson, he unfortunately had other plans. And with a hammer in his hand, he
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slowly approached Stuart from behind. It was in that moment that he struck him on the top and the back of his head at
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least four times, with each swing cracking deeper than the last, and with so much force that Stuart's skull quite
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literally gave way beneath it. The medical evidence that was left behind on his body painted a very grim picture. It
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appeared that Stuart clung to life just long enough to draw in only a few ragged breaths, all of which was confirmed by
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the blood that was found in his lungs. We believe that moments later, he would sadly pass away. Unfortunately, the
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worst was still yet to come on the bedroom floor, and while equipped with a knife and a hacksaw, Marson then slowly
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started to carve Stuart into pieces. Of course, with his aim to reduce him into
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packages that were then small enough to carry. After the deed was done, various body parts were then meticulously
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wrapped, some of which were put into cling film, while others were stuffed into black bin bags. And then over the
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following week, he began the grim process of disposing them all across the city. The police would later learn that
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he made at least 11 trips from his house, each time lugging a shopping or travel bag with Stuart Slims inside. And
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while out in the public, he would then walk by hundreds of people who could have never guessed what he was actually
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carrying beside them. His chosen dumping grounds were the quiet corners of North Manchester and the Salford area, which
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of course included secluded parks, forgotten open spaces, bunkers, and the still waters around Black Leachch
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Reservoir. And by the way, it was that reservoir where he would decide to get rid of the hacksaw, too. But there was a
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new problem for Marson, that being the Easter weekend, which always brought crowds. With that in mind, he decided to
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pause his disposal process and instead store what remained of Stuart in a freezer in the home until the coast was
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clear. And with Marson still worried that he could eventually be caught, he decided to take his cruelty a step
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further by separating Stuart's face from his skull. Of course, in an effort to prevent his identity from ever being
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discovered, after hacking Stuart's body into pieces
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and then scattering him across Manchester, Marson did not stop there. In fact, he would quite literally become
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Stuart's parasite in every sense of the word. To begin with, he lied to the landlord and the other housemate,
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Michael, claiming that Stuart had simply gone back to Derby and was not planning on returning. And it turns out that
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faking messages to people wouldn't be that hard either because Marson actually already knew the password to Stuart's
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phone. And so with that said, he then started to text Stuart's own family while pretending to be him. Basically
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saying that he had now moved out of the property and also was too unwell to take any phone calls. He then commandeered
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all of Stuart's bank accounts and basically bled him dry for every single penny. And if that wasn't bad enough
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already, he then impersonated Stuart over the phone and even slurred his voice to make it sound like a man who
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was recovering from a stroke. After that, he then hired a skip company with Stuart's money to basically throw all of
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his stuff away. And then he went after his pension scheme. Now, of course, Stuart's own family would eventually
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become suspicious. I mean, they hadn't even seen pictures or videos of Stuart's new home. And so to counteract that,
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Marson went to an open home and then recorded the experience to make it look like Stuart now lived there instead. He
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would even send birthday cards to Stuart's family, creating this illusion that he was still alive and well. Not
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only that, but he regularly visited random ATM machines to collect cash from Stuart's bank accounts, where he would
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then go and spend the money on fast food like KFC. Meanwhile, back at the house, Marson worked hard to get rid of any
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evidence of the murder. With a skip now at his disposal, he could easily dump Stuart's belongings and anything
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suspicious. As already mentioned, he disposed of the hammer and the hacksaw in the local reservoir. And as for all
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the evidence which couldn't be moved, well, bleach and antibacterial wipes would have to do. He told the landlord
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that all three of them were moving out. Meanwhile, telling the other housemate, Michael, that the landlord had given
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notice to leave. He then cleared out all of Stuart's belongings, telling Michael that his family had already collected it
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all. However, some things are much harder to erase, and the carpet in Marson's bedroom told a very different
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story. Blood stains were something that not even a rug doctor could fix. So, he
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cut out the stained patch entirely before then replacing it with a piece from Stuart's own carpet. He then hid
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this missing patch under his bed and, believe it or not, forgot to throw it out in the trash. His
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cover up dragged on for almost an entire month, and by the time Marson was finished with his frantic cleaning,
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police had already made their first discovery. Of course, that being a human torso and cursel bunker. In addition to
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this, detectives had also found several surveillance video clips of him carrying suspicious bags around the city. But of
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course, despite him having the name of heavy bagman, the police still at this stage had no idea who he was. Meanwhile,
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it turns out that Marson was already planning his next move because, as it turns out, he had started researching
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rental properties in Alakante in Spain. Of course, that meaning that not only was he ready to vanish abroad, but also
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abandon his former partner and children. Back in Salford, neighbors began to sense that something was off. Were they
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once saw Stewart tending to the garden or popping down to the corner shop? Well, now there was only silence and no
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sign of him at all. Marson thought that he had everyone fault here. But his carefully spun web of lies was all about
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to fall apart in ways that he never saw coming. And unfortunately for him, it
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would all be at the very last moment. It was on April the 25th, 2024 that
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something remarkable happened. By now, Stuart had been dead for almost a month, and for the last 3 weeks, the police had
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been aware of his remains, but sadly still had no idea who he was. Despite
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their relentless efforts, the elusive figure that they'd nicknamed heavy bagman remained unidentified. However,
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that was all about to change with thanks to a stroke of pure luck. Investigation support officer Clare Deli was walking
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down a quiet residential street when she happened to glance up and spot a man who looked eerily similar to heavy bagman.
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Acting fast, Clare and her colleague both alerted nearby unformed officers while she discreetly kept Marson in
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sight. She tailed him just long enough for backup to arrive. And when they did, the officers then shadowed him onto a
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bus. And it was there without warning that Marson Mayerovich was in big trouble.
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Being signed detained for the purpose of a search identity. Okay. or if you could pass
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your mobile
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with a van to collect this potential customer that's coming in. Have you got anything sharp or anything?
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Okay, it's fine. Don't worry. We'll just check and then
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blaster mistake 100%. I know. I appreciate that. All we've had
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is information passed to us from officers investigating the a serious matter as to whether
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just on not today but it has happened recently.
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Okay. It's 12 minutes past 1 minute time. You're under arrest suspicion of murder.
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Do you understand the offense? You're under arrest for the meantime. Okay. Suspicion of murder for an incident which occurred in Sulford. All right.
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So, you were taken to police station for question regarding that. Okay. I go with you. Any questions?
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Do it again if you want. Right. I've seen that. What's your
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What's your
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And just like that, they had him. Marson was now finally in handcuffs. Once they had him, everything began to fall into
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place because after realizing where he lived, they learned that his housemate Stuart had actually been missing for
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weeks. And of course, that would end the mysterious identity of their victim. By the way, it is actually a miracle that
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officer Deli spotted Marson when she did because, as it turns out, Marson was going to move out of that property later
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that day. And with him searching for places to live in Spain, well, that would have made things a whole lot
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harder for officers. After a quick sweep of the property and then a couple rounds of DNA testing, officers would learn
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everything they needed to know. And sadly, Stuart was in fact confirmed to be the victim. When they began to
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inspect Marson's bedroom, they found a few horrible clues. For example, the carpet that lay beneath would tell its
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own story. It turns out that Stuart's blood had soaked right through the underlay and deep into the floorboards.
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Under a UV light, more blood was found, and in the fridge freezer, DNA matching Stuart was also confirmed. This was only
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the beginning, by the way, because under a UV light, more blood was discovered. Meanwhile, downstairs and in the fridge
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freezer, DNA matching Stuart was found. Now, you would think that getting caught red-handed would probably crack someone
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wide open, but Marson, not at all. In fact, he was actually stone cold and
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said nothing in the interrogation room. So, naturally, the search would then fall to the boots on the ground. And
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over the following days, detectives comb through rivers, woodlands, urban wastelands, and reservoirs, and in the
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end found 19 separate crime scenes. However, in the end, only onethird of
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Stuart's body was discovered, which means even to this day, more than twothirds of him are still out there
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waiting to be discovered. Detectives would eventually learn that Marson had circled Black Leach Reservoir several
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times. Deep beneath the water, divers dredged up a hacksaw, and on its blade,
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Stuart's blood was discovered clear as day. But perhaps the most chilling discovery was still yet to come. Because
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in a stroke of good luck, divers would find all four parts of Stuart's skull. It had been broken into four separate
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fragments during the attack before then being scattered into different parts of that large murky reservoir.
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Anyway, when it came to Marson's trial, things were not looking good. A forensic pathologist reconstructed Stuart's skull
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before then confirming what investigators had already believed. That he had been murdered by multiple blows
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to the head with an object that was reminiscent to the hammer that Marson had purchased. And as for his defense,
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well, that didn't stand a chance. Not only was his DNA all over the murder weapon, but it was also sprinkled over
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dozens of other articles of evidence. Detectives poured over more than 2,000 hours of surveillance footage, collected
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over 3,000 exhibits, and took statements from more than 450 witnesses. And
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obviously, nearly everything pointed straight back towards him. Oh, and here's a picture of the sofa under UV
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light. Not only was it drenched in Stuart's blood, but Marson's DNA was all over it, too. I mean, the man even paid
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to have that blood soaked sofa hidden away in a storage unit, hoping that no one would ever find it. And how about
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that birthday card that he had sent to Stuart's family pretending to be him still alive and well. Yeah, the
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handwriting was confirmed to belong to Marson, and the paper itself was covered with his grubby fingerprints. The
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prosecution would also highlight many additional details, such as purchasing a hacksaw and a hammer in advance, and the
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messages he had sent on behalf of Stuart in the days following his murder. The judge would also express his repulsion
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towards Marson, recognizing that he showed an extremely distasteful willingness and perhaps even enthusiasm
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to butchering his friend's body. Even throughout his trial, Marson denied having any involvement in Stuart's
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murder. In fact, he would still call it one giant misunderstanding. But the jury saw right through his lies, and in March
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of 2025, and following a 3-week trial, they officially found him guilty of murder. They determined that the motive
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was plain and simple greed. because Martin had racked up an irreoverable amount of debt and so he thought he
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could simply kill Stuart and then siphon all his money. As a result, Marson was sentenced to life in prison with a
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minimum term of 34 years behind bars, which thankfully means that at the very earliest he won't be free again until
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208. And by then, Marson's going to be 76 years old.
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This is a deeply sad story about a man who gave so much to his community only to be betrayed and then exploited by
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someone he trusted. Although Stuart wasn't in the best of health when he died, he had never lost his zest for
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life. He was known for being jolly, friendly, and mildmannered, a caring man who remained very close to his family
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right until the end. Friends describe him as a gentle and sociable soul with an upbeat personality. And one of his
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friends put it quite simply that he was the kind of man that everyone got on with. Someone who was easy to talk to
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and always ready with a warm welcome. In a statement, Stuart's family said, "Even
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though it has been almost 12 months, we are still haunted by Benny's death, which has now been made even more
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painful knowing the lengths that were taken to planet. It is truly difficult to put into words how much he meant to
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us and how much we will all miss him. Stuart was a true historian and
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collector and unfortunately with him holding all of his family's old paperwork, well, all of that was lost
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when Marson threw all of it into the skip. He threw away decades of wedding photos, birth certificates, memories,
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and memoirs. And so it turns out that not only is Marson a horrible killer, but also a vile parasite who denied an
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entire family of their heritage. I mean, the man quite literally went to a KFC after dumping a body part in the park.
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Who even does that? It remains eerily unclear if other parts of Stuart will ever be found because even to this day,
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Marson remains uncooperative. But perhaps through time, the monster will eventually change his mind. After all,
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he has a very long time to think about it. I don't think there is much to debate in this story because the
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evidence available is very cut and dry. But saying that, I would love to know what you think about this one because
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the story is absolutely wild. So, with that said, please share your thoughts in the comments section down below cuz I
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genuinely like to read them. You know, the reason that this case stuck so deeply with me is the sheer and almost
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casual heartlessness behind it. Because Marson wasn't a stranger of some passing mate, but he had known Stuart for years.
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He was quite literally welcomed into his home and given stability, support, and a deep friendship. And yet somehow all of
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that kindness was returned in the most horrifying and betraying way possible. It is moments like this that remind you
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that some people are capable of extreme cruelty, even to those who have done nothing but show love, care, and support
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back to them. So our next case takes us from England all the way down to Argentina. And although most of the
CASE 2
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details are very different, this theme of betrayal by a close one remains hauntingly similar. And so on that note,
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please grab yourself another coffee because this is the case of Catalina Gutierrez.
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This is Catalina Gutierrez, an influencer and budding architect who lived in the heart of Argentina. But on
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a random evening in July of 2024, she would suddenly vanish, leaving her family, friends, and more than 100,000
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followers in fear. While the police slowly clocked in to investigate, Catalina's parents were hard at work
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listening to rumors growing around town. And after following reports of an ominous vehicle, they were left with a
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very chilling discovery. But sadly, that would only be the beginning of horrible shocks to this terrible story.
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Welcome, or welcome back to Coffee House Crime, folks. My name is Adrian, and today we're diving into the horrible
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world of betrayal, suppression, and rejection. Oh, and we're heading to Argentina for this one. staying loyal to
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our international true crime series. By the way, if you'd like to see more true crime and coffee, then please do
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consider subscribing. And now, with that out the way, please grab yourself a coffee and let's caffeinate while we
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investigate. This is the case of Catalina Guuter.
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Buenos dios folks, and welcome to the enchanting land of Argentina. Nestled between the towering Andes of Chile and
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the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, Argentina proudly holds the title of the
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eighth largest country in the world. Now, this should come as no surprise to you, but it has an extraordinarily
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diverse and expansive landscape that bursts with life at every single turn. However, beneath this picturesque
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surface lies a darker reality. The beauty of Argentina's natural wonders is marred by the shadows of deforestation
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and pollution, which of course is driven by the relentless march of expansive farming and grazing for the food
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industry, all in the name of profit. And unfortunately, that is not the only thing falling prey here. The very fabric
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of Argentine society is threatened, much like its environment. That's because corruption runs deep within the economic
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veins of this country as Argentina grapples with the crime rate much higher than the global average which includes
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the distinction of having the ninth highest murder rate in the entire world. So sadly, I guess you could say it is no
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wonder why we're drawn to explore this nation today. Our journey takes us back to the year 2023 and to the vibrant city
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of Cordoba. You can find Cordoba roughly 500 miles northwest of the bustling
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capital Buenoseres. I suppose you could describe Cordoba as a key economic,
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political, and educational center, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the country. However, much like the
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rest of the nation, it does also face extremely high crime rates, ranging from small things like pickpocketing and
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scams, right the way through to murders and drug trafficking, which of course keeps the police busy. It was on the
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warm evening of July the 18th, 2023 that a heavy air of unease settled over a
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small family from the Analdi neighborhood. And that's because their daughter, Catalina Gutierrez, was
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missing. And as the moon set and the sun began to rise, there was still no sign
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of her whatsoever. The Guteras family tried to stay hopeful, but as the hours
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ticked by, that concern would slowly turn into dread. And so together and
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making the right decision, they walked through the doors of their local police station to report her as missing. The
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group was a somber mix of Catalina's closest circle, including her mother Elanora, her father Marcelo, her sister
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Lucia, her boyfriend Lazaro Alvea, and her friend Neestor Sto. The group
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reported that the last time anyone saw Catalina was around 9:00 p.m. the evening before. It is noted that she was
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in good spirits and left her family to meet friends for a casual night of bowling at the patio shopping center
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which is a popular spot in the heart of the city. Before heading out, she sent a cheerful voice message to her boyfriend
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Lazaro, assuring him that she was on her way and that she was looking forward to seeing him soon. Sadly, that promise was
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never fulfilled because Catalina would never arrive at the shopping center. In fact, that voice message that she had
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sent to him would be the last one that anyone would ever receive from her. As the hours crept into the night, her
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loved ones grew increasingly alarmed. Not only would calls to her phone go unanswered, but her texts remained
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unread, which really was an anomaly for Catalina, who was never without her phone and would always respond when in
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need. It was in that moment that her friends, who were confused and worried, reached out to her family, only to
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discover that they too had heard nothing since she left the home. As the night dragged on, so did their restless pacing
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and their silent prayers. And by morning, well, that brought no relief either because there was no sign of
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Catalina and no reassuring message to explain her absence. And as we know, by
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midday, they decided to head down to the police station. Lazaro and Neesa would join the family shortly after with their
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presence a clear testament not only to the love but also the concern that Catalina inspired in those around her.
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And with no confidence in the situation, it is no surprise that they all demanded support immediately.
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Now, unfortunately, the news of Catalina's disappearance came at the same time as a few other unsettling
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rumors. Residents from another neighborhood in the city called the authorities to report of an unfamiliar
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face lurking in the shadows. And by sunrise, they noticed an unknown vehicle on the side of the road. With smoked out
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windows, bystanders could not get a proper view inside the vehicle. Not that they wanted to, because not only was it
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damaged, but it rire of ash. And as you may or may not be guessing, a horrible
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surprise lay within. But before we continue, who precisely was Catalina Guuter? And how did this horrible
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mystery unfold? Catalina Guuter was born in the year 2003 to her devoted parents Elanora
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Volenvider and Marcelo Guuterz. It was shortly after her birth that the family
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of four which was completed by her older sister Lucia decided to settle on the outskirts of Cordoba city where they
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would then go on to build a warm and nurturing home. Her father, Marcelo, was a renowned architect, which of course
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brought creativity and ambition into the household, while her mother, Elanora,
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devoted herself to raising their two daughters, ensuring that they all had a very happy and balanced lifestyle.
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Catalina and Lucia shared an unshakable sisterly bond. They were well known to grow up not only as siblings, but also
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as best friends. It was no one other than their father who sincerely appreciated this closeness, proudly
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saying that his daughters had a divine connection and would rarely quarrel as they grew up. Catalina was very close to
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her father, too, and she leaned into his passions. This mostly included music and travel, and from a young age, he would
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even teach her to play the guitar, which is a skill that she would enjoy throughout her teenage years. Inspired
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by her father's passion in his career, Catalina dreamed of following him in his footsteps. And so after graduating from
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high school, she made that dream become a reality by enrolling in the University of Cordoba to study architecture.
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Catalina was more than just a bright student. She was so radiant to be around
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as described by her friends. Her friendly, bubbly, and confident personality made her absolutely
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magnetic. and her beauty and her charm extended well beyond her immediate circle. We know this because she was
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actually very popular through social media. Through her Instagram and her Tik Tok accounts, Catalina shared many
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snapshots of her life. This included her stylish outfits, her adventures around Cordoba, her travels with friends and
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family, and the cherished moments she spent with her sister Lucia and of course her dog. Her content resonated
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widely amongst people as in total she would amass over 100,000 followers on
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Instagram and 35,000 followers on Tik Tok. It was through this online popularity that she would also find
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sponsorship opportunities from local brands which not only provided her a sense of business ownership but also
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financial support for her studies. moving into university. This would also bring many new connections and
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opportunities which in her case included love. And it was around this time that
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she would cross paths with a man named Lazaro Lvida. Both studying architecture and sharing a deep Christian faith,
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Catalina and Lazaro quickly found common ground. Their connection grew naturally
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and not before long their bond blossomed into a loving relationship. They soon
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became official and it was clear to everyone around them just how smitten they were with each other. Their love
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was undeniable and they were very open about their relationship too. Often sharing many pictures of their life
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together on social media, a move that for many female influencers is often considered to be detrimental to their
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image. The couple stayed in constant contact with each other. So much so that on the night she disappeared, we know
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that her final message was sent to him. Her voice message was short but sweet and unfortunately was sure to leave a
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chilling impression on him in the hours after. All she said was, "I'm on my way, my love. See you soon."
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With Lazaro not only being her partner, but also the last one to hear from her. He was destined to be a key person of
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interest. However, his alibi was rock solid because not only was he with friends in the middle of a shopping
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center, but this center was littered with surveillance cameras. So officers deemed him to be innocent very quickly.
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Now it is worth noting here that with Catalina being an adult and also an adult who hadn't been missing for more
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than 24 hours, the police were quite reluctant to get involved at this stage. And so as you can imagine, especially in
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a city that is quite rife in crime, her case was not treated with immediate haste. However, this did not sit well
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with her family because they knew at the bottom of their hearts that she would never leave them in the dark like that.
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And so they decided to do their own investigating, retracing Catalina's movements on the night of July the 16th,
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her family pieced together the final moments leading up to her disappearance. Now they knew that she had left home in
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her mother's silver Renault Cleo and then planned to pick up her close friend Neestor Sto before then heading to the
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patio shopping center. So naturally, this was a good place to start. However,
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when her mother called Nester to check in, he told her that Catalina never actually arrived and therefore failed to
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pick him up. Glancing out of his window, he saw nothing unusual in his quiet residential street. And after realizing
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that something was arai, he decided to reach out to Lazaro in the morning. By
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now, Lazaro was deeply worried about his girlfriend. And so, the two began to
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search for Catalina. But sadly, despite their efforts, they would find no trace
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of her. By midday, they joined her family at the police station. While filing the report, Catalina's sister
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would reveal that they always shared the locations via their phones for safety. And so, checking Catalina's iPhone,
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Lucia found it to be pinging at 3900 Pedo Ch, which is a residential area
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found in South Cordova. Rather concerningly, this lead would coincide with reports from other neighborhood
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residents. Residents who called the authorities to report that strange people had been lurking in the area the
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night prior and that an unfamiliar car had now appeared overnight. The connection between these detailed seemed
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to be far too coincidential, therefore prompting the police to investigate and find out what was going on with that
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vehicle. And sadly, what they found would irreparably shatter the lives of
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the Quera's family. Upon arriving at the scene, officers
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would spot the silver Renault Cleo parked along the roadside. Inside the vehicle's back seat, they made a grim
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discovery. That being the partially burned remains of a young woman. As you can likely guess, the victim was soon
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identified to be Catalina. It appeared that the fire had been set hastily and rather unsuccessfully, leaving most of
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her body intact. The area was then sealed off for investigation, while Catalina's remains were sent in for
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autopsy, and the autopsy's results would reveal a horrifying truth. The fire had
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not been the cause of her death and merely was an attempt to destroy all evidence. The actual cause was
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asphixxiation and her body bore multiple physical injuries which suggested that she had been violently attacked. With
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the discovery of Catalina's remains, the missing person's report was naturally turned into a homicide investigation.
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With that said, two key questions emerged here. Who was responsible for her murder and why?
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From here on out, the authorities were quick to identify several key suspects, which, as we know, included her
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boyfriend, Lazaro. However, as we know, surveillance cameras and eyewitnesses would rule him out quite early. And so,
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with that in mind, the authorities diverted their attention to the next person who should have seen her, that
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being Neesa. And when detectives learned that he had no rocksolid alibi, they decided to dig a little deeper. As I've
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already said, she was expected to pick him up so the two could then go to the mall together. But as we know, he claims
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that she never actually made it to his property, which is quite interesting to say the least, because that is not what
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her mobile phone data was saying. Phone records show that she had spent a total of 38 minutes outside or around his
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property. And when they decided to look even closer, they realized that Nester had deleted several text messages,
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which, if you ask me, are not really the actions of an innocent man. And so with the spotlight now slowly focusing on
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him, I think it's about time to introduce you to Nester Sto.
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Netor known by his friends as Nuni was a friend of Catalina. Originally from the
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Baralosshi region of Argentina, which is a stunning area near the Chilean border, Nester made a significant move to pursue
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his dream of studying architecture. Of course, it was this ambition that eventually brought him into Catalina's
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life. Their social circles overlapped and eventually the two became close friends. They got on very well. However,
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Catalina was already in a committed relationship. Not only that, but she never expressed any romantic interest in
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Nester either. To Catalina, their bond was purely platonic. Netor was a regular
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visitor to the Guerrera's household, and he would even spend plenty of time around her boyfriend and her dog. So,
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his boundaries should have been very obvious. not only to him but also to others. He joined family barbecues,
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studied with Catalina, and played with the family dog. And so, by all accounts, he seemed like a harmless and a
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supportive friend, with Catalina's mother recalling nothing unusual about him. However, beneath the surface,
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Nester harbored deep feelings far beyond friendship. In fact, he was obsessively
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in love with Catalina to the point where his admiration bordered on fantasy. He
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would seize every opportunity to spend time with her, frequently contacted her, and was a constant presence in her
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online lifestyle, engaging with many posts at every single turn. Although he would outwardly respect her relationship
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with Lazaro, it did become quite clear that his suppressed emotions were simmering dangerously close to the
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surface, rather concerningly. But as soon as Nester fell into detective spotlight, there were several troubling
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stories about his past which emerged. For example, a former classmate of Catalina's shared a disturbing encounter
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with him at camp where he had attempted to force himself on her after a night out. Apparently, she had to physically
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push him away and shout at him after he refused to take no for an answer. Another woman who was a former
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girlfriend of his would also come forward to describe Neesa as possessive and extremely controlling during the
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relationship. These two revelations painted a chilling picture of a man who when denied what he wanted could lash
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out not only in dangerous but also violent ways. So, if he could behave so
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aggressively towards a classmate in a casual setting, then what might he be capable of when consumed by an obsessive
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infatuation with someone that he could never have? Well, despite these dark undercurrents, Catalina never expressed
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any concerns about Nester. To her, he was simply one of her closest friends and someone she trusted and welcomed
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into her life. This information along with the mobile phone data was finally enough to obtain
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a search warrant and also arrest Nester while they searched his property. In the meantime, he was questioned about
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Catalina's death. And well, let me just say that during that interview, it became quite clear that he was not
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naturally good at lying. While being questioned, his story would change from, "I never saw her that night." to, "Well,
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okay, maybe I saw her, but only for a couple minutes." It was quite clear that he did not know how to handle the
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pressure. And with more questions being asked, he became even more visibly shaken. And that, my friends, is when he
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finally broke down before bursting into tears and muttering the words, "She was the love of my life." What came next was
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a gruesome confession and a confession that left Catalina's family absolutely disgusted at this man who they once
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considered a good friend. With Nester in custody and under
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questioning and plenty of evidence mounting against him, detectives created a rough timeline of the night in
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question, detectives concluded that Catalina had left the family home at around 9:00 p.m. before then sending a
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message to Netor to say that she was on her way. Nester responded twice before then deleting the entire conversation,
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which as we now know was an early attempt to cover his tracks. By the time she arrived at his home, Netor was
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waiting for her. The exact details of what transpired still unfortunately remains unclear. However, investigators
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believe that while the car was still stationary outside of his home, he revealed his true romantic feelings for
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her. And when Catalina rejected him, well, that is when he snapped and the situation escalated into violence. While
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still seated in her mother's car, she was then subjected to a brutal attack from one of her best friends. The
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evidence available suggests that Nester strangled her before then inflicting multiple blunt force trauma injuries
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across her body. Despite the violence, there were no defensive wounds on Netor, which indicated that Catalina may have
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not had any chance to fight back. Tragically, after taking her life, he then moved Catalina's body to the back
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seat of the car and then drove away. At roughly 10:20 p.m., a traffic camera
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captured Elanora's silver Renault Cleo traveling along Valpareo Avenue, a main road between Nester's home and the
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location where the car and her remains would later be discovered. He then drove to 3900 Pedro Aar Street where he then
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parked the car and attempted to set it on fire to destroy all evidence. However, this is where he would make one
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crucial oversight, and that was leaving Catalina's phone inside the vehicle. the
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phone, which would later be used to find her location. But then again, the scene was left in such a careless state that
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it likely wouldn't have taken long for her body to be found. In a calculated effort to appear innocent, Nester then
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called Catalina's mother only a few minutes after setting her daughter on fire. He called her mother a total of
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eight times, claiming that he hadn't seen Catalina and pretending to look out of his window for her. He would even
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join her boyfriend Lazaro in the search efforts the following morning and then would join the family at the police
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station. When Catalina's body was then found, Neestor comforted her family, hugged Elanora, and would even share in
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their grief, all while knowing that he was the actual cause. As we know, this horrible, calculated behavior was a cold
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attempt to deflect any suspicion and maintain the facade that he was apparently a concerned friend. In
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hindsight, many of Nester's actions did actually appear suspicious. However, at the time, his deceitful efforts were
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enough to avoid any sort of immediate detection, and as we know, the full extent of his betrayal would only become
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apparent as the investigation progressed. To add to the evidence, police officers would later find her
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ring hidden inside his bedroom, a gruesome trophy to keep after murdering his best friend. With all of this
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evidence and Neestor's initial confession taken into account, he was then arrested and charged with
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aggravated homicide. And although his original confession was in fact submitted as evidence once legal
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proceedings began and he secured legal representation, he then refused to provide any further recorded statements
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or confessions. So although he has yet to actually stand trial, I do think it
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is quite obvious how this will end, considering that his initial confession is more than enough to sink him. As of
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the time of publishing this video, Nester still remains in preventative detention just outside of Cordoba, where
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no surprise, he often receives death threats from many other inmates. Given his young age and skinny build, he is
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considered to be quite vulnerable to violence, coercion, and other things within the prison environment. and on
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that basis he is usually kept away from the other inmates. After further review by law enforcement, an additional charge
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of gender violence was added to his case. Combined with the charge of aggravated homicide by treachery, Nester
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now faces the possibility of a life sentence, which obviously is bad news for him and the rest of his time alive.
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From here on out, digital forensics are expected to shed further light on the nature of his relationship with
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Catalina, which quite understandably could significantly influence the jury's decision. Understanding the dynamics of
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their relationship is quite crucial here, as it may help clarify Nester's motives and even determine whether the
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attack was premeditated. But according to the prosecutor's office, this case is considered
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straightforward. Unless new and unexpected evidence emerges, there is now no indication that this trial will
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face any delays. However, Neestor's psychological state is also a factor to
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be considered, which is quite interesting because so far he has refused to cooperate with his defense
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team regarding any psychiatric or psychological evaluation. Rushing to his defense, his mother has claimed that he
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was under severe stress when leading up to the crime. though quite honestly it remains extremely difficult to feel any
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sympathy for him. Despite his silence on the matter, Nester has reportedly expressed severe remorse through his
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attorney. He has also offered an apology to Catalina's family, though he has yet to issue any formal statement about her
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murder. As you may expect, this case sent shock waves across Argentina. Both Catalina
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and Nester were young, intelligent, and full of potential. And with both of these lives being wasted, it really did
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surprise the nation. This story is a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of not only unchecked
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emotions, but also hidden obsessions. With this case still unresolved at the time of this video being posted,
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Catalina's family are still yet to find the closure they need, and they still mourn the loss of their daughter. Her
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body still remains in police custody, as it may be used as evidence in Nether's trial. Quite naturally, this is a
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horrible situation for Catalina's family to be in. who desperately wished to cremate her as soon as possible.
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Catalina's father, who is overwhelmed with grief, has since shared his anguish with reporters. He said, "I am in pain
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and I don't understand it. The only thing I want is justice and for him to rot in prison for the rest of his life
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because he does not deserve to live in this society." As the legal proceedings continue, Catalina's friends, family,
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and peers are all left to grieve without any closure. At the start of the new semester, her classmates honored her
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memory by placing a sign on an empty chair which read, "Kata should be here." Meanwhile, and online, fans who were
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touched by Catalina paid tribute to her and described her as a poor angel.
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Collectively, they all call for justice through Neestor's trial, all while remembering her and the impact on her
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community. But for her family, this loss is deeply personal and immeasurable. They remember Catalina as a joyful,
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generous, and loving individual, a perfect student with a promising future. To them, she was the embodiment of
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happiness, kindness, and music. And her absence has left an unfillable void in
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their daily lives. As they navigate this heartbreaking journey, one can only hope that the future brings justice. To me,
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it is very clear that her tragic passing has touched many people across the country and my heart goes out not only
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to her family but her friends too. Now, unfortunately, that is all the
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information I have at the time of this video being published. But as this case continues to progress through trial, I
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promise to update you either in the pinned comments or on social media. With that said, if you would like to stay updated, then please do consider
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subscribing to this channel or checking me out on social media, most notably my Instagram. Now, personally, I think it
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is extremely obvious that Nester will go down as guilty in this case, but what do you think will happen? As always, please
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share your thoughts in the comment section down below. So, Nero hasn't had much screen time recently, so um I
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thought I'd give you a bit of an update. Um he's really enjoying Australia and uh yeah, he was getting quite skinny. Um
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weren't you? Yeah, you were getting quite skinny when you um when you flew over. So, he's gained over a kilo and a
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half now, and he's looking nice and chunky and healthy. And um yeah, don't tell him I said this, but he's quite
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scared of the Australian birds. Also, he has no idea how many people actually love him, which is crazy. So, our next
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case today was picked by Coffee House Crimes main editor, Callum, and is said to have affected him more than most.
CASE 3
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When officers stepped inside a quiet and small backyard shed in Waller County, Texas, they were not prepared for what
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they would discover. And let's just say that what began as initial investigation would soon turn into a haunting
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nightmare. And tragically, all of this was actually captured on a body cam. Despite all of these details, it's
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actually what happened afterwards that made the story so dark and complex. You're definitely going to need another
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copy for this one, folks. So, on that note, this is the case of Angie Diaz. I
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got as far as a doorway. I didn't Yeah, don't go in. Oh, this is a murder scene.
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uh decapitation. Uh it was a ugly ugly
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spot. Trudging through fallen leaves, officers approached a family's cabin under suspected reports of a headless body.
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The moment they stepped through the door, officers were hit with a scene so brutal it left even the most seasoned
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among them stunned into silence. And it became evident to all personnel that whoever she was, this was no accident.
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The officers attending the property didn't know this yet, but they had just uncovered one of the most horrific
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crimes that Waller County had ever seen. And after making their way to the main building, well, they would discover
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several more disturbing details. And then it was up to them to piece together a story filled with rage, jealousy, and
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unfathomable behavior. Welcome, or welcome back to Coffee House Crime, folks. My name is Adrian, and today
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we're looking at a horrific story. one that is known as the case of Jared Dykus
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or Angie Diaz. And so with that said, please do grab yourself a coffee and let's caffeinate while we investigate.
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Welcome back to Texas, land of white skies, bigger personalities, and the kind of history that's carved deep into
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American folklore. You might know it as cowboy country or the Lonear State. And
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let's be honest, when you hear the word Texas, you know exactly what kind of place we're talking about. Because Texas
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is not just a state. It's a story and a legend. One that is built on horseback
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and held together by grit and gunpowder. It was once home to a wild and unruly
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era. One where cowboys roamed free, where saloons stood as gathering grounds, and where outlaws like Jesse
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James, Billy the Kid, and Butch Cassidy became icons of lawlessness. They hijacked trains, rustled cattle, and
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disappeared into the dusty plains, leaving behind many tales which were soaked in gunfire and blood. Fast
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forward to modern times, and Texas still hasn't quite shaken off its dark edge. With some of the highest homicide rates
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in the country, crime here does tend to cluster around its sprawling cities. And
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today we will be heading near one of them. Not Austin, the capital, but Houston, which is Texas most populated
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city. A place where steel towers and crime stats are as high as their temperatures. But our story today does
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not unfold downtown. No, it begins roughly 50 mi northwest of the city in a
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quiet corner of Waller County and in a neighborhood called Oak Hollow Boulevard. It's a place that people move
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to when they want to get away from that urban lifestyle. And I mean really away.
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For example, there is only one store here and basically not much else. It's
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peaceful, serene, and tucked far away from the chaos of the city. Which is precisely why when a frantic 911 call
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came through on the morning of January the 11th, 2023, reporting a scene that would haunt even the most seasoned of
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officers, absolutely nobody was prepared for what they were about to find.
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Wer County 911. Yes, ma'am. My name is Rodney Dakis. I need an ambulance and police call.
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Okay. What's going on? I don't know everything, but my son's
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wife is dead. Please. Okay. Please help me stay on the phone with
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me. Okay. Are you okay? Are you on location right now? Yes, ma'am. Yes, ma'am. I am.
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Oh my god. Okay. I'm here. Where is he at?
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He's in my house. Okay. This is your house. In their house. They they they they have
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they have a building on my property. Oh my god. Please send somebody.
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Okay. What is your name, sir? My name is Rodney. All the information we have right now is
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owner of the home. Okay, sir. Just just calm down. We're
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getting people on route. Okay. And you said
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Okay. And you said this is who to you now? She She's my daughter-in-law.
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She's my daughter-in-law. Okay. It's a female.
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Yes. Okay. How old is she? 21.
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Do you see anything by her? Close to her? I I think you somebody
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fire department. Okay. Okay. Okay. Oh my god. Please hurry. There's
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something wrong with my son. Please hurry. Okay. Okay. Okay. I'm getting I'm
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getting him in. Please. I'm sorry. He has no weapons. He's in my house.
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He's laying in the floor crying. Please. Okay.
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I'm going to Oh my god, I sold him in the hospital to keep him. Oh my god. I
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told him that. I told her that two days ago to keep him.
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Ma'am, I somebody I know they're they're they're coming. They're coming. I promise you they're
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coming. Okay. Just stay on the phone with me.
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Jared, sit down in the chair. Get up off your knees and sit down in the chair. Just sit. Help's coming. It's going to
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be okay. Fine. I
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Oh, I told I had him in the hospital two days ago.
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He revealed voices. I told the doctor to get through the doctor said it was like
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When deputies arrived at the 200th block of Oak Hollow Boulevard, they were met by Rodney Dykus and his wife, an
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olderlooking couple who at the time were deeply disturbed by what they had just discovered. They told the officers that
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earlier that day, their son Jared had returned home, but something seemed off about him. He was more quiet than usual
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and just generally off-kilter. And as he made his way to the back of the property, which is where he lived with
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his wife, Angie Diaz, he said something extraordinarily strange. Strange enough to make his parents deeply worried. Now,
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at first, they just tried to shake these comments off because maybe Jared was just having a bad day. But as the day
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dragged on, well, those feelings started to nag away in their stomach. And so Rodney, as curious as ever, decided to
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walk down to their cabin to make sure everything was all right. And it was there on that stretch of land that he
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found something so horrifying that it would stay with him forever. And well, now you know what that 911 call was all
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about. When deputies arrived, they were met with a large rural plot of land with
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weathered fences, scraps of timber scattered about and a few dogs trottting freely around the yard. Found at the
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edge of the property stood a modest wooden structure which looked more like a hut or a cabin than a home. You can
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see it quite clearly here in the footage captured from one of the officers body cameras. And let's just say that what
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lay inside was worse than anyone could have imagined. I got as far
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I got as far as the doorway. I didn't go. Yeah, don't go in. Oh, this is a murder scene. Decapitation.
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Inside the cabin, the scene that greeted deputies was nothing short of horrifying. The small wooden structure,
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which was barely held together by makeshift construction, was a cluttered and chaotic living space. The walls were
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unfinished with exposed timber in some places and no insulation or drywall in
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sight. An old air conditioning unit jutted out from a sheet of chipboard. And in the corner sat a grubby mattress
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perched on a crude improvised bed frame. But it wasn't only the fact that the cabin was crudely built. Because on the
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inside it was an absolute mess, too. Clothes littered the floor. Discarded food containers and rubbish were strewn
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everywhere. And piles of junk were stacked haphazardly alongside the walls. It was the kind of place that looked
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like it had never known comfort. only survival. But still, none of that compared to what really drew the
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officer's attention because what they found inside was a blood bath. Tiny
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droplets of blood spattered across the timber walls, suggesting a violent, frenzied attack. In addition to this,
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the floor was smeared with dark, sticky stains, and found across the boards, bloody footprints tracked through the
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room. Lying beside the bed and almost swallowed by the shadows of the cabin lay the body of a young woman. And
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tragically, she seemed to be missing her head. And of course, it wouldn't take long for officers to confirm what they
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had long feared. It was the body of 21-year-old Angie Diaz. Of course, the
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next big question on their minds was who precisely were these two? While one was now quite obviously dead, the other was
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uncontrollably sobbing only a few steps away in his parents' home. Well, to better understand the violent murder of
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Angie Diaz and the horrific spiral beforehand, we must first go to the beginning of their story. And so, on
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that note, you better buckle up, folks, because this one, it is definitely an intense case.
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We begin our story in early of 2022 when Angie and Jared would first cross paths.
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The way they met was both casual and unremarkable, at least to begin with. trying to make ends meet. Angie worked
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at the local grocery store named Cheap's Meat Market. At the time, Jared was a regular face there. And in a rural town
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like Oak Hollow, where there's only one store for miles and miles, running into a neighbors is kind of inevitable. Now,
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Angie was only 20 years old. But even in a town filled with hardworking folk, she
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stood out quite clearly. She was bright, charismatic, and full of feminine charm. the kind of person whose smile would
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stick with you after you've left the checkout line. Now, Angie has quite the interesting backstory, and that's
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because she had only recently arrived in the United States from Nicaragua. In the early days, she was staying with her
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aunt, who, by coincidence or fate, would happen to live on the very same street as the Dyker's family. Like many
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immigrants, Angie had come here with a purpose. She would often work two jobs at the time, not out of ambition, but
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necessity. instead because her goal was to help send money back home to help pay
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for her mother's cancer treatment. Now, despite having two jobs, Angie would still find plenty of time for herself,
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which was especially pertinent in her fitness, a personal passion that she would often share through uplifting
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workout videos online. She encouraged other people to join her, tracked her journey, and kept a kind of digital
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diary that was brimming with motivation and positivity. And somewhere along the
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way, Jared noticed being roughly the same age as Angie, what roughly started
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as a small talk between a customer and a cashier would slowly grow into something more. The two began to date, and
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according to those close to them, their romance seemed to move pretty quickly, too. At least faster than anyone else
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expected. That is likely because Jared was absolutely enamored by her, and friends and family would say that she
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seemed to bring sunshine into his life. She was bubbly and joyful, and he was drawn to her optimism, and in turn, she
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seemed to brighten whenever he was nearby. Their engagement was incredibly fast, though, and by October of that
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very same year, only several months after they met, the two got married. Their marriage was a simple courthouse
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wedding, and the vicer mentioned that there was nothing unusual about the couple. He thought that they were young,
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in love, and just eager to start their simple lives together. It was shortly after the wedding that Angie moved into
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the small wooden cabin which was found behind the Dykus family home. As you've already seen, it was a small structure
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nestled at the edge of the property on Oak Hollow Boulevard. It was humble and secluded and now it was home, too.
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However, sadly, soon after the move, things began to change. Now, Angie may
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not have known this at the time, but behind closed doors, Jared had actually been wrestling with substance abuse
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issues. Both drugs and alcohol were already a large part of his lifestyle.
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And unfortunately, this would only get worse over time. In fact, only one month
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after their wedding in November of 2022, he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. And it wasn't just the DWI.
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According to police records, Jared's behavior while at the jail was volatile. He apparently threatened officers,
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punched walls and windows, and became so unmanageable that he even had to be restrained in a safety chair. So, it's
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safe to say that his anger wasn't only loud, it was dangerous, too. And this is a very important thing to remember when
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moving forward. Although that particular incident did not involve Angie directly whatsoever, those around her noticed a
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shift shortly after. The once cheerful woman began to arrive late to work, and her bright energy seemed to be dulled
1:08:31
for one reason or another. She would at times share vague, concerning comments about Jared to friends and co-workers,
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but would always stop short of the full details. Many of those who cared for her were left wondering how deep the trouble
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really ran. I mean, she was still smiling in public, but it did seem to be more forced and practiced. It was only 2
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weeks before her death that Angie posted a photo on Facebook of her and Jared standing in front of their Christmas
1:08:58
tree together. You can see from this photo that they looked like any young couple, happily wishing friends and
1:09:04
family a merry Christmas. Jared commented beneath it to say, "Merry Christmas, my beautiful wife." He would
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even refer to her as his trophy, which some would say is quite the red flag. To
1:09:16
many of those scrolling through social media, the two of them looked like a happy couple who were madly in love.
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However, those who knew her in real life were not so sure anymore. Moving forward, Angie posted several more
1:09:29
photos online, not only of her fitness, but also of her and Jared. He would often respond to her posts with heart
1:09:35
emojis and affectionate comments, and was very visible online, almost performatively so, kind of like he was
1:09:43
maybe trying to prove something to others. And as we know in private,
1:09:48
something was not quite right.
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In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Angie's manager, Ruth, started to noticed that her performance had started
1:09:58
to slip. And unfortunately, that was an understatement. Ruth wasn't quite sure what was going on for her newest
1:10:05
employee, and so she decided that the two needed to chat. It was in that moment that Angie finally broke her
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silence and she admitted to Ruth that things were sadly not going too well at home. Ruth was actually surprised with
1:10:17
how much Angie had opened up. She would even confess that ever since getting married, Jared seemed like a totally
1:10:23
different person. It wasn't just the enthusiasm or the kindness that had changed either because apparently Jared
1:10:30
was becoming increasingly jealous and this deeply worried Angie. And apparently, as it turns out, the police
1:10:36
were not strangers to the Dykus property either, and were more than aware of the growing tension between the two. In
1:10:42
fact, deputies had been called out more than several times to the property ever since their marriage. And all of these
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reports were tied to domestic violence. Now, despite being his victim, Angie deeply loved Jared. And although she was
1:10:55
desperately trying to keep the marriage together, he just seemed to spiral further and further out of control. You
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see, Jared was not seeking help. He was seeking escape instead. And the more that he leaned into drugs and alcohol,
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the more it seemed to blur the lines between reality, paranoia, and rage. It was only a few days before Angie's death
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that Jared's mental health seemed to reach some sort of new breaking point. It was at that stage that an
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overwhelming amount of anxiety seemed to grip him. So much so that he decided to dial 911. Now, in his own kind of weird
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and twisted way, this was Jared's desperate attempt for a cry for help. because let's be honest, he quite
1:11:33
clearly needed it. However, with so much drama happening between the two, barely anybody took notice. But even still,
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nobody, and I do mean nobody, by the way, could have ever predicted with just how violently things were about to
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spiral.
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County 911. Yes, this is this is Jared Dyus. Um
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Hello. Yes, go ahead.
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I'm just I I did a little bit of drugs and I need help.
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Okay. Oh. Yes. Okay. And what's the problem?
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I just don't feel well. Okay. And you said you took drugs?
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No, ma'am. I'm I'm I'm pretty sorry. I don't know why I called.
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Okay. And um are you there by yourself? Is there somebody with you? Yeah, my my family's here with me.
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Oh, your family's with you. Okay. Okay. So, you don't Everybody's here.
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Okay. But do you need an ambulance or No. Are you good? I need an ambulance.
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I got you. Okay. And how old are you? I'm 21 years old. 21. Okay. Are there any gates or any
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animals on your property? There's dogs. Okay. Can y'all put those up?
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Yes, ma'am. There are dogs. Okay, I got you. Okay, Jared, I'm going to have the ambulance on the way. Okay.
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Okay. Thank you. You bet. Yes, sir. Bye-bye.
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So, Jared, was it only a little hit or no drugs at all? Because that's at least
1:13:20
what he would claim later on. And it is quite hard to take someone that seriously when they're calling the
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emergency services erratically, not once, but twice. It turns out that the ambulance did not turn up fast enough
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for Jared's liking. And so he would make a second call to them and plead for help yet again.
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Who are you calling? Well, 911. What's your emergency? Yes, this is Jared.
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Hi, Mr. Jared. How can I help you? Um, yes. I'm at Colorado Boulevard.
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Yes, sir. We have EMS and route to you. Are you okay? Did something change? Yes, ma'am. No, I'm not okay.
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Okay. What's going on? I I just I I I did some drugs yesterday
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and I don't feel well and I I didn't do any drugs. I don't I don't know. I'm
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sorry. That That's okay. I have EMS and route to you. Okay. Thank you. Yes, sir.
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Bye-bye. Byebye. The root cause of these emergency calls
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do seem to boil down to Jared's growing insecurity of his relationship with Angie. Jared felt threatened by her
1:14:34
presence online and didn't appreciate her posts, interactions, or the attention that she was receiving. And
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considering Angie worked in a customer-f facing role where she was expected to be friendly and approachable to everyone
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regardless of their gender, that friction between her and Jared wasn't occasional. It was constant. As a result
1:14:54
of these things, Jared's mood would swing quite violently. He'd become spiteful, short-tempered, and
1:15:01
increasingly aggressive. It was a clear pattern that seemed to be building momentum over time. And unfortunately,
1:15:07
as a result, the cracks in their relationship were widening by the day. And these two phone calls would come
1:15:14
only a couple of weeks before another far more chilling one. Because, as we already know, it would then be Jared's
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own father, Rodney, who would make the horrific emergency call when it was all too late. With the property now sealed
1:15:28
off for investigators to look at the crime scene, they began to comb through every single detail available.
1:15:34
Unfortunately, it was more than evident that she was already dead on arrival. And now all they could do was turn their
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attention to the cabin and all evidence left behind. And after taking a closer
1:15:46
look, they realized just how brutal this story had become.
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All right. So, where's the body? So, in there. Yeah. If you'd step up on the third ladder or third step, you can sneak your
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head and see. I didn't get any further than that. up
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here. Yeah.
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As we know, the inside of the small cabin was drenched in blood with stains found on the floors, walls, and
1:16:16
furniture. In fact, from the sheer volume of blood alone, detectives immediately ruled out the idea of this
1:16:22
being an accident or even a calculated murder. The violence and clumsiness told them that it was something else
1:16:29
entirely. It was rage. When she was found, Angie's body was beside the bed,
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covered in multiple stab wounds. And she had been attacked in what they could only describe as a blind and
1:16:40
uncontrollable frenzy. And nearby on the cabin floor, officers would find a bloodied kitchen knife, which had been
1:16:46
discarded carelessly, and was soon determined to be the murder weapon.
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However, there was one crucial thing missing to all of this, and I don't quite know how to put this lightly, but
1:17:02
tragically, it was Angie's head, which of course leads me to one other horrific question.
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Where was it? Now, thankfully, that answer would come soon enough. When officers decided to look through the
1:17:14
rest of the cabin, they slowly made their way into the cramped bathroom. And there, at the basin of the shower, they
1:17:20
found it. This was a discovery that would stop even the most seasoned of officers in their tracks because quite
1:17:26
clearly none of them were prepared to find a human head. In fact, apparently most of them needed counseling after
1:17:32
this. I mean, put quite bluntly, the entire crime scene was horrific, and it would tell a horrible story filled with
1:17:38
violence, rage, chaos, and absolute terror. So, I'm not surprised.
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Blake said her head is somewhere else in the tub. Okay.
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Okay. Got to wait for the C ID to get here. Okay. Ah, stay
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stay right here real. Nobody goes in there. Hello, ma'am. I'm Deputy Lewis.
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I think I've talked to you at the door here a while back about maybe some dogs or something. No, your son's truck.
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Could I get your name, please, ma'am? Lynn. Terry Lynn. He told me it happened
1:18:12
this morning. I told you Jared.
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Okay. and he has been acting really strange lately. He called an ambulance
1:18:23
on himself the other night and um said he was on drugs, but I don't believe that he was. I think something's wrong.
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Okay, Mr. Dus, Randy Lewis, you remember me?
1:18:36
I know you. Okay. I just need to get a little just uh I'm basically just identifying folks
1:18:41
here. Yes, sir. Uh could I get your you got your ID handy? here. If you don't, you can just
1:18:47
tell me first full full name. Rodney
1:18:53
Gan with a G. Yes, sir. G E N E D I C U S.
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And your date of birth? Junior. Junior. Is that J R?
1:19:06
Yes, sir. Do you know these folks, Judge? Okay.
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Wayne, can we visit for a second? Got a I got a question. When you got when you got time, please.
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Stay. Stay right there. Yes, sir. Miss Angie, do you know what her last name was before she and your brother got married?
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What's what's Angie's last name? Do you know? Sure. Her maiden last name. I don't know. I don't know.
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Okay. How about a date? Here's her phone. Sorry. I don't want fingerprints on her.
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Yeah. Anyways, uh that's all you know about her.
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Yeah. I just know she worked over there. I know she was not here. Where'd she work? Chest meat marketing. The chappies. That's where they met. Yeah. I know
1:20:08
she's here, you know. Does she Does she still work at Chepies? Yeah. Yeah. I know she's not really a
1:20:13
legal citizen, you know. I don't I'm just saying. No, I don't care either. I mean, she's family, man.
1:20:19
Okay. Okay. Thank you. Yes, sir. Yeah. Uh they said that the deceased lady and
1:20:27
old boy that's in the backseat of Dion's car got married last September.
1:20:33
Mhm. And all they know is her name is Angie. A n g y.
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But she works at Chippies or worked at Chippies. So if she doesn't have any I'm thinking,
1:20:45
you know, we ain't gone in there. Hopefully she's got some there's some ID in there, but they could ID her if if
1:20:51
there's nothing in there. Jared,
1:20:57
Randy Lewis, you remember me? Yes, sir. You okay? Yes, sir. Jared, would you mind giving me the
1:21:03
passcode to your phone? Supposed to be a six-digit code.
1:21:08
any more to it. And that'll open it up.
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It's not set or nothing like that. Just Okay. Thank you.
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After carrying out one of the most gruesome acts imaginable, Jared did not run or hide. Instead, he walked a few
1:21:29
yards to his parents' home, collapsed on the floor, and cried. It was here that Waller County deputies officially placed
1:21:37
Jared under arrest, obviously under suspicion of murdering his wife, Angie. He was then taken into custody alongside
1:21:44
his family, where all of them were then transported to the station for questioning. And as detectives began the
1:21:50
grim task of piecing together what precisely happened inside that cabin, they would discover new details which
1:21:56
only seemed to deepen the horror. Determining the timeline in this case would become absolutely crucial. They
1:22:02
eventually calculated that Angie must have been killed the day before Rodney made that harrowing discovery, which of
1:22:09
course begged the question, what did Jared do in the hours that followed? And I don't know if I told y'all, but uh
1:22:15
mama, when I was just visiting with mama, she said, uh,
1:22:21
Jared told me this happened this morning. Yeah, that's what I'm saying. Well, if he's been in the house since 12:30, then
1:22:27
he probably they said he got home at like 4:00 a.m. So from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 is our window of when this
1:22:33
happened. Well, in a community as small as Oko, it doesn't take long for word or suspicion
1:22:38
to spread around. People notice things and people talk. And it didn't take long for investigators to hear from staff at
1:22:45
Cheap's Meat Market, which was the very store where Angie had worked, that they had actually seen Jared the following
1:22:52
morning at around 11:40 a.m., which would have been hours after her murder.
1:22:57
So, you may be wondering what precisely was he doing here? Was he maybe trying to like give himself an alibi or maybe
1:23:04
buy some cleaning supplies? Well, the answer was actually neither. Surveillance footage paints a very
1:23:10
different picture. one that's disturbingly casual. Jared, dressed in a t-shirt and jeans is seen strolling into
1:23:17
the store, walking up to the fridge, and then pulling out a beer. He then walks right out of the shop without paying.
1:23:24
Outside, another camera catches him standing by his car. He then cracks open the can, takes a long drink, and then
1:23:31
casually gets back into his vehicle, and drives off. There is no panic or urgency seen here, just a man drinking a beer in
1:23:38
the morning sun. Of course, after, you know, committing one of the most gruesome murders that this town has ever
1:23:45
seen. After being arrested, he confessed almost immediately. There was no lengthy
1:23:52
interrogation, no drawn out denials, and no hesitation to admitting that he had
1:23:57
murdered his wife. Of course, this left very little doubt in the minds of the investigators. But to be honest with
1:24:04
you, it wasn't exactly a mystery anyway, was it? Even without his confession, all the evidence available was confined and
1:24:11
found in that tiny little cabin. Everything seemed to fit together like one of those easy 10piece puzzles for
1:24:17
children. And Jared never tried to cover up his crime, run from the law, or deny
1:24:22
his guilt. Now, obviously during the investigation, detectives were hard at work trying to find a motive, but
1:24:29
officially we aren't actually sure what that was. There are some people that believe that apparently Angie rejected
1:24:34
his sexual advances that evening, which sent Jared into an uncontrollable rage. But on the other side of the coin, there
1:24:41
were people that were actually supporting Jared and said that he was never the violent type. But in a story
1:24:46
like this, we must follow the facts. And the facts tell a very clear story. And it's opinions like those that do make
1:24:52
you wonder, do any of us really know our neighbors? What we do know is that before Angie's death, officers had
1:24:58
already attended the property on numerous occasions, and all of these were centered around domestic violence.
1:25:04
And so whether Jared was under the influence of drugs or alcohol or not, it doesn't actually matter. The truth is he
1:25:11
had a violent side. Moving to the legal proceedings of this case, Jared's bond
1:25:16
was initially set at $500,000, which is a hefty sum by any standard.
1:25:22
But considering the brutality of the crime and his violent history, it wasn't long for prosecutors to push for more.
1:25:28
An attorney stepped in, arguing that half a million dollars simply was not enough. Not for a man who had literally
1:25:35
decapitated his wife in a fit of rage. And so, given the sheer brutality of the
1:25:40
crime scene, it was officially raised to $1 million. Naturally, this all led
1:25:46
prosecutors to question Jared's mental state. For example, was this the direct
1:25:51
result of a mental breakdown or psychotic snap? Or did his true colors just finally come out after a
1:25:58
court-ordered psychiatric evaluation? Psychologists would unanimously rule that Jared was of sound mind. It is
1:26:05
clear through his remorse and reactions that he understood what he had done. He fully understood what was coming next.
1:26:11
And so, it was for that reason alone that he was declared fit to stand trial.
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Tonight, a 21-year-old man has admitted to authorities that he decapitated his wife. The disturbing murder happening
1:26:24
yesterday near Magnolia. The woman's body was found inside a home on Oak Hollow Boulevard. Fox 26's Matthew
1:26:30
Sedorf is in Waller County tonight where the community is mourning. Matt, there's a growing memorial tonight
1:26:36
outside of Chepes where this victim worked. Tonight, you can see the flowers, the teddy bears, the candles.
1:26:43
This woman loved in this community. By now, the word of Angie's murder had
1:26:48
spread well beyond Waller County. And this quiet rural community that once prided itself on peace and privacy was
1:26:55
now the center of a gruesome national headline. The local community and people further afar were all shocked,
1:27:02
horrified, and paying close attention to every legal update. And that wasn't only
1:27:07
your every day-to-day citizen, either. For example, even the judge who had officiated their marriage only 4 months
1:27:14
earlier was in utter disbelief. But while the prosecution was busy building their case, something rather unexpected
1:27:20
happened. And that is in a moment of surprise, Jared officially accepted a plea deal. He had chosen not to hire a
1:27:27
defense attorney, instead opting to represent himself. And through that plea agreement, he decided to wave
1:27:33
everything, including his right to appeal the verdict, his sentence, and even any potential defense that might
1:27:39
have been raised on his behalf. In response, Angie's family would give
1:27:45
their blessing for the deal to proceed. And so, without a lawyer, without a defense, and without a single appeal in
1:27:51
his back pocket, he officially made his plea of guilty to the murder of his wife. On July the 31st, 2024, the judge
1:28:00
delivered the final sentence. Jared was sentenced to 40 years behind bars and
1:28:05
furthermore would not be eligible for parole until the year 2043. That means that if he serves his full term, he
1:28:12
won't be walking free until he's 63 years old. Now, they say that you only live once. And well, for his crimes,
1:28:19
he'll be spending most of it thinking about the irreversible pain he has caused, both to Angie and to everyone
1:28:26
who loved her. Now, of course, with tragedies like this, we are left with not only heartbreak, but many questions.
1:28:32
Questions like, how did it get this far? And what could have been done to stop it? And in this case, the spotlight
1:28:39
turned towards a deeply rooted issue, not only in the United States alone, but the rest of the world. And of course,
1:28:46
I'm talking about domestic violence. In the aftermath of Angie's death, her family were faced with the unfortunate
1:28:52
reality of not being able to afford her funeral. Of course, money was already tight to begin with. That was the entire
1:28:59
reason Angie was in the US. You know, it's very sad to realize that Angie had been working two jobs to try to pay for
1:29:05
her mother's cancer treatment. And now, in some sick twist of fate, all of that hard work had been undone to pay for her
1:29:12
own funeral costs. In response, a GoFundMe campaign was launched by the public, which would in
1:29:19
turn raise over $20,000 by friends, family, and strangers all moved by her
1:29:24
story. The fundraiser described her as the light to her family and community. A small phrase, but one that perfectly
1:29:31
captures exactly who she was. A candlelight vigil was held soon after at a park near her home. People arrived
1:29:38
with flowers and handwritten messages, and all lit candles in her memory. Those who knew Angie would say that words
1:29:45
could never truly capture the kind of person that she was. She was said to be a very bright young girl who had many
1:29:52
goals in life. And a neighbor recalls that no matter what time he walked into the market and no matter how he were
1:29:58
feeling on the day, her smile would seem to just light up the room. It is clear that Angie's death not only broke hearts
1:30:05
but left a lasting scar on an entire community. And if there is any small comfort to take from this tragedy, it is
1:30:12
that the man responsible for her death did not get away with it. Jared now faces the full weight of the law. And
1:30:19
whether it was guilt, remorse, or simply resignation, he chose not to fight it.
1:30:24
He claimed a beautiful life from this world. And in return, he gave up the best years of his own. Now maybe that's
1:30:31
not enough, and maybe it never will be. But for those who loved Angie, there is some peace in knowing that he will never
1:30:38
have the chance to hurt anyone else for a very long time.
1:30:43
This story has left so much pain behind wherever you look. In fact, just listening to Jared's own father on that
1:30:49
911 call is tragic enough. The man was absolutely broken. The twisted thing is,
1:30:54
I don't think Jared even fully understands why he murdered his wife. I mean, his response both before and after
1:31:01
the fact remains an enigma. So, will we ever fully understand why all of this happened? I'm not so sure anymore.
1:31:09
Anyway, I think that pretty much covers all of my thoughts and opinions. But before I go, I'd love to know what you
1:31:14
think about this one. To begin with, what do you think about Jared's sentence? Because at the end of the day, he only received 40 years. Do you think
1:31:21
this was enough or should he have received life? And how about the motive? because to me this sounds like a
1:31:27
horrible mix of alcohol, jealousy, rage, and unchecked emotions. And of course, a
1:31:32
man who was unable to control any of it. But that's just my take. Anyway, what do you think? As always, let me know in the
1:31:38
comments down below. Now, this next video is the one that I personally found most terrifying this year. Not only
CASE 4
1:31:44
because Alexandra was abducted under horrible circumstances, but also because when she actually managed to call the
1:31:50
authorities in the middle of all of this, she could quite literally tell that they didn't care. All of this would
1:31:55
happen in a small town in Romania. And when news broke out, it actually disgusted the nation so badly that it
1:32:02
sparked nationwide protests. If you haven't heard of this story yet, it's going to be one that will definitely
1:32:07
stick with you for a very long time. And so, on that note, this is the case of Alexandra Machanu.
1:32:31
In the quiet town of Caracal, Romania, Alexandra Machanu vanished without a
1:32:36
trace. One day later, her desperate calls to the emergency services prompted a dire situation, one in which she
1:32:44
desperately needed rescuing. Despite her bravery, both the operator and the authorities failed her, leading to the
1:32:51
worst possible outcome. And with that said, their grievous mistakes would cause mass outrage, which led to
1:32:57
multiple sackings and dozens of protests. When detectives eventually traced her last known location, what
1:33:04
they found was a monster lurking in the shadows, one who seemed willing to expose several terrible secrets and
1:33:11
reveal more than just one victim. So, who was Alexandra Machanu? How did
1:33:17
Louisa Mealenu become part of her story? Who is this mysterious man visible on
1:33:22
Google Maps? And how did all of their fates intertwine? Welcome, or welcome back to Coffee House
1:33:28
Crime, folks. My name is Adrian, and in this video, we're looking at one of Romania's most infamous modern-day
1:33:34
cases. Now, we don't usually get to visit Eastern Europe on this channel, and so today, we're looking at a very
1:33:39
peculiar story. And now with that said, please grab yourself a coffee and let's investigate. This is the case of Gorg
1:33:46
Dinka.
1:33:54
Welcome to Romania, folks. Now, I don't think we've covered this country before, so here is a quick rundown for you.
1:34:00
Formerly part of the Iron Curtain, Romania has long struggled with its position between the Communist East and
1:34:07
the Democratic West. With 19 million residents, it's one of Europe's largest nations, which at least when compared to
1:34:14
other European countries, is also remarkably quiet in the news. And interesting fact, but did you know that
1:34:21
Romania is home to one of Europe's largest underground glaciers? Today, we're focusing on a small city named
1:34:28
Caracal, which is located near the country's southern border. Derived from the name Black Fortress, Caracal was the
1:34:34
regional capital for quite some time with its population peaking at 40,000 in the year 1992. It has since dropped to
1:34:42
27,000 through industrial hardship. The Romanian revolution of 1989 saw
1:34:48
revolutionists violently overthrow the country's communist party, which would eventually lead to Romania's cohesion
1:34:54
with the West. And while almost all Romanians see this as a massive win for the country, it did unfortunately see
1:35:01
Carakal's predominantly agricultural industry collapse. Nowadays, it's a sleepy city with a whole bunch of
1:35:08
nothing going on. I mean, you do have several supermarkets and three or four industrial zones. Oh, and a military
1:35:15
base nearby. But otherwise, life here is pretty quiet with nothing but small
1:35:21
murmurings being the main talk of the town. However, on July the 25th, 2019,
1:35:27
all of that would suddenly change. It was at 11:05 that morning that a
1:35:33
young woman named Alexandra Machanu dialed 112, which by the way is the
1:35:38
phone number for Romania's emergency services. What you hear behind my voice is the actual recording, but with this
1:35:45
being Romanian, it's better that I translate it for you. Alexandra greeted the operator by saying, "Hello, I want
1:35:52
to talk to the police. I am 15 years old. I was kidnapped by a man yesterday." The operator asks, "What's
1:36:00
your name?" Where the young girl then responds, "Alexandra Machanu. Please come quickly. I don't know where I am."
1:36:07
Rather confused, the operator then asks, "What do you mean you don't know where you are? Do you know what locality?" To
1:36:13
which Alexandra responds, "In Caracal." He took me in Caracal, but I don't know
1:36:19
exactly where. In an ironic tone, the responder then replies with, "Well, give
1:36:24
me a milestone where you are in Caracal. How do you think we can find you?" "Hello, were you sexually assaulted?"
1:36:31
Alexandra then weakly replies, "Yes, wait. Please don't leave me." "Oh no,
1:36:36
he's coming back. He's coming back here. Please come quickly. Please." The call
1:36:42
is then abruptly disconnected and for half a minute the operator who has asked
1:36:47
for support from her team member is frozen with what to do. They had no idea
1:36:52
how to track Alexandra who could only confirm the city that she was in but not the house street or even suburb.
1:37:00
Thankfully she would then call back only one minute later and this time they would learn of a few more details. After
1:37:07
greeting the caller, Alexandra then responds to the operator by saying, "It's me again. I don't know where I am
1:37:13
in Caracal. I was blindfolded." And when I could see something for the first time, I was near a dam. It is at this
1:37:21
point that she then incorrectly tells the operator that her abductor is a man named Pescu Gabrielle. It is worth
1:37:28
noting here that although she was smart enough to find his business card in the room that she was in, it did not
1:37:34
actually belong to the kidnapper. Alexandra then goes on to say, "I cannot see where I am. I am locked in a room.
1:37:41
All I can see is a gate. Yesterday, I hitchhiked to go to town. That is when he took me in his car." He then locked
1:37:48
the car and told me that he could take me. I don't remember the license plate, but the car was gray and flated. I
1:37:56
passed a dam along the way, but now I don't know. I think I'm in bold, maybe.
1:38:01
I don't know. The operator then asks, "Do you have your phone with you?" To
1:38:06
which Alexandra responds, "Yes, but he's got it. I'm calling from his phone now.
1:38:12
Please send someone. I am scared." The police would then proceed to take over the phone call at 11:07 a.m. Again,
1:38:19
asking Alexandra where precisely she was. Desperately looking around the room for a clue, she then said, "I passed by
1:38:27
the dam and I think I'm in bold now. It can't be anywhere else. Hold on. I found
1:38:32
an address. It's number 9 Antonius Caracalama Boulevard, DA. Now, unfortunately, this address was not the
1:38:40
correct one. When officers highlighted to Alexandra that this address contained a block of flats, she reiterated that
1:38:46
she was somewhere more rural and could see a courtyard and a gate. By now, the operator and the officer sounded
1:38:53
agitated and even condescending towards Alexandra. And so despite her incredible
1:38:58
efforts to locate a phone, call the police twice, and then even find clues and details to her whereabouts, her
1:39:04
saviors seemed audibly annoyed. The officer then tells her to stay put, and that police are coming. But she
1:39:10
responded by saying she had no choice anyway because she was locked in the room. She als added that she was
1:39:15
extremely scared and that she had been beaten. By now, you could tell that Alexandra was desperately begging for
1:39:21
help. But between her cries, the officer, who was quite audibly impatient, told her to hang up the phone
1:39:26
and wait to be contacted. Terrible attitude aside, I feel like this advice is the total opposite to what you should
1:39:32
say. I mean, I'm pretty sure in any other country, the operator would ask you to stay on the line and not hang up
1:39:38
and wait alone. Now, unfortunately, these phone calls will get even worse and will be sure to leave your blood
1:39:43
boiling. However, before we get to those phone calls, who precisely was Alexandra
1:39:48
Machanu, and how did she end up in this mess? Born on September the 15th, 2003 to her
1:39:56
father and her mother, Alexandra was raised on the outskirts of Caracal in a small village named Dobros Leveni.
1:40:03
Described as a friendly and popular girl at school, she had absolutely no trouble in fitting in with her classmates. And
1:40:10
after attending primary school, she moved on to become a student at the Mihi Bitaju Theoretical High School.
1:40:16
Described as a bright and kind-hearted student, she was very close to her family and had big aspirations for the
1:40:23
future. But moving into our case today, she was only 15 years old when this
1:40:28
story takes place. Being from the small village of Dobros Leveni, where the population barely scrapes past 3,000
1:40:35
residents, she would often make her way into the city to meet friends and go shopping. However, with public transport
1:40:42
being unreliable, if not existent at all, she would often rely on other forms
1:40:48
of transportation. And unfortunately, I'm talking about hitchhiking here. Now,
1:40:53
hitchhiking is a very debatable and controversial topic for a very good
1:40:58
reason. Although some people argue that statistically speaking the odds of running into trouble are minuscule,
1:41:04
there are inherent risks which could lead to a catastrophic outcome. Unpredictable drivers, potential for
1:41:11
violence or assault, being stranded, and the risk of exploitation are all things that you need to look out for,
1:41:17
especially if you're young, small, or female. I mean, if you're 7 foot, male, and 40 years old, and you like to
1:41:24
wrestle, then you can probably defend yourself. However, quite understandably, it is much less advisable if you're a
1:41:30
15year-old girl. But it is worth noting here that hitchhiking is much more common in Romania than other countries
1:41:37
like America or the United Kingdom. In fact, it is even illegal in parts of Australia, including the state of
1:41:44
Victoria. Anyway, on July the 24th, 2019, and while visiting friends in the
1:41:49
city, Alexandra tried to hitch a ride back home to the village of Dos Levveni. And unfortunately, that is when she
1:41:56
would meet a driver who had ulterior motives. Parking his vehicle beside her, the man then asked where she was going.
1:42:03
And after explaining that she needed a lift to go back to Dob Ross Levveni, which was only a few miles down the
1:42:09
road, the older man agreed to help her out. Alexandra thanked the driver, hopped in the car, and then put on a
1:42:16
seat belt. But after the vehicle was then put in motion, the driver manually locked all the doors and then told her
1:42:22
to remain calm. Within minutes, he stopped the vehicle where Alexandra was then forced to place a blindfold over
1:42:29
her head. Of course, this preventing her from knowing where precisely they were going. Her abductor then took her to his
1:42:35
home where she was then tragically assaulted several times throughout the evening. Alexandra's parents were fairly
1:42:41
quick to realize that something was wrong, especially after she stopped responding to text messages and phone
1:42:46
calls. And so, when that happened, they went down to the local police department and reported her as missing. But it
1:42:53
wouldn't be until the following day that Alexandra herself was able to make contact with the police. And this was
1:42:58
after her abductor had foolishly left his phone with her while leaving the property. So, I've already described to
1:43:03
you the two initial phone calls made by Alexandra to the police. However, there would be a third and final call made
1:43:09
only several minutes later. And guess what? But their response was even more infuriating.
1:43:17
Love it. After the phone call was terminated, Alexandra then called emergency services
1:43:22
yet again. The operator picked up the phone to say, "Hello, what's the emergency?" Alexandra then asked if they
1:43:29
had sent anyone yet. To which the operator then reconnected the police officer. She then asked them, "Please,
1:43:35
did you send anyone here? I am terrified. I am scared of the man. He beat me." The officer then responded
1:43:42
with, "We did. They cannot fly over to you in 2 minutes, young lady. Stay there. Yes. Who are you scared of? Who
1:43:49
is he? Alexandra replied, I think his name is Pescu Lucian Gabriel. I don't
1:43:54
know. I found this business card. I thought maybe it's his card, but I don't know if it's him. The officer replied,
1:44:01
"Ah, so you don't know that either." Okay, stay there. A squad will arrive in 2 to 3 minutes. Hold on. While crying,
1:44:09
Alexandra once again begged and pleaded for the officers to stay on the phone with her. But that is when he said,
1:44:15
"Miss, I cannot stay on the phone with you. We have other calls too. Stay there for a police crew to arrive and calm
1:44:23
down a little bit. Will you clear the phone line? If we are stuck on the phone, then the crew will not be able to
1:44:29
talk to you." And that is when the phone line was suddenly cut.
1:44:34
Somebody. When officers arrived at the address given by Alexandro via that business
1:44:40
card, they did realize that unfortunately it was the wrong address and the wrong name. With that in mind,
1:44:46
officers had no idea where she was. And with them forcing her to end the phone call, well, they had no way of
1:44:52
communicating with her either. No surprise, but the police finally realized how royally they had screwed
1:44:57
up. And so they immediately tasked all personnel to try and locate Alexandra. In situations like this, every single
1:45:04
second counts and every minute that passes by feels like an hour. And tragically, they would take 15 hours to
1:45:11
trace her calls. The police asked the special telecommunication service to help locate the phone calls. But
1:45:18
unfortunately, the coordinates given by the STS covered an area too large to analyze. However, police officers were
1:45:26
able to find a car in that area, which did seem to match the description given by Alexandra, which was further
1:45:32
cooperated by finding this surveillance footage. With that said, they would eventually track the vehicle to a
1:45:38
property which belonged to a man named Gorg Dinka, who at the time was a 65-year-old mechanic living in the area.
1:45:46
And unfortunately, his other job seemed to fit the story, too. You see, on the
1:45:51
sideline, Gorg was a taxi driver of sorts. And I say of sorts because
1:45:57
actually he was illegally operating as one without a license. So with that in
1:46:02
mind, he may have been able to make Alexandra feel safer by claiming that he was one. Found on the western edge of
1:46:08
Caracal, Giorg's home was a monster of a property filled with dense bushes and
1:46:14
walls that protected the house and its additional three floors. Not only that, but it also had a metal gate that
1:46:20
matched the description which was given by Alexandra. Funnily enough, they wouldn't have to look very hard to get a
1:46:27
profile of Kyorg either because by simple dark coincidence, Google Maps had
1:46:32
even captured several images of the man standing outside of his property only a few weeks prior. However, here is yet
1:46:40
another infuriating fact. Despite learning of her location at 2:00 a.m. on
1:46:45
July the 26th, police officers and prosecutors decided to wait an additional 4 hours before executing any
1:46:52
sort of police raid with an active search warrant. And by the way, this is despite the law not even requiring them
1:46:59
to have one. Now, I do understand that this could perhaps build a more robust case against him in court, but I would
1:47:06
argue that Alexandra's life was far more critical at this stage. Anyway, officers
1:47:11
finally raided Gorgi's home at sunrise, to which they found themselves entangled in a horrific scene, one that would
1:47:18
evidently end up being far more gruesome than they had bargained for. On the other end of the stick, Gorg was shocked
1:47:25
to find dozens of officers barging through his front gate. The move clearly
1:47:30
surprised him. So much so that it wouldn't take long for Gorg to reveal his darkest and most depraved secrets,
1:47:38
to which some of them would take many investigators by surprise.
1:47:43
Tragically, police officers were too late to save Alexandra. By the time they raided his property, she had already
1:47:50
been dead for several hours. Gorg admitted to murdering the young woman after kidnapping, beating, and
1:47:57
assaulting her before then trying to dispose of her body by burning it.
1:48:23
After conducting a thorough search of the property and all the grounds nearby, they found human remains and jewelry in
1:48:30
a barrel to which sadly it all belonged to Alexandra. However, that wouldn't be
1:48:35
all that police officers would find. It turns out that this was not Gorg's first
1:48:41
rodeo because after admitting that he had murdered Alexandre, he then diverted
1:48:46
investigators attention to another missing person's case, which sadly had
1:48:51
only taken place 3 months prior in April. It was at this time that an 18-year-old woman named Louisa Meenu had
1:48:58
vanished from her hometown of Caracal, never to be seen again. And well, it
1:49:04
turns out that he was also responsible for her disappearance, meaning that at the very least, Alexandra was the second
1:49:11
woman to be murdered on his property. As you can imagine, the public's response here was strong, emotional, and intense.
1:49:18
Many Romanians were outraged for several reasons, which would lead to a protest of more than 2,500 people in Bucharest.
1:49:27
Not only were they devastated by Alexandra's and Louisa's deaths, but they were angry at how the authorities
1:49:33
dealt with both of their disappearances. The sluggish response time was already frustrating enough. But what angered the
1:49:40
public even more was how the officer and the operator would sound sarcastic and even annoyed during the phone call with
1:49:47
Alexandra, who clearly was terrified for her life. While these protests were going on, Alexandra and Louisa's friends
1:49:54
and family both held vigils for their daughters. Both who were now faced with the immeasurable pain of grief and loss.
1:50:02
However, as I will explain later on in this video, not everyone was on board
1:50:07
with their deaths. Meanwhile, in the interrogation room, Gorg told the investigators that he burned Alexandra's
1:50:14
body to dispose of the evidence while simultaneously confessing that he threw Louisa's body into the Danube River
1:50:20
found nearby. However, he would later change his statements to claim that he also burned Louisa's body. He then
1:50:27
agreed to take the investigators to a forest where they found several cremated bone fragments in an area where he
1:50:34
claimed to have disposed her remains. But forensic experts could not establish an exact DNA profile from these
1:50:41
fragments as unfortunately the bones found in the woods were too calcinated.
1:50:46
A state in which all the organic carbon has burned away from the bone leaving it pure white and sometimes unidentifiable.
1:50:53
Sadly, DNA tests soon confirmed that the bones found at Gorg's home did in fact
1:50:59
belong to 15-year-old Alexandra Machosanu. And so with all said and
1:51:04
done, they knew that she had been murdered. Moving to the legal proceedings of this
1:51:10
case, Gorgi's trial would begin in August of 2022. Now, in the Romanian system, there are no juries, and so both
1:51:16
civil and criminal trials have what we know as a bench trial, where a single judge will render the verdict. In
1:51:22
addition to this, they also have what they call a finalizing process, where the tribunal can take up to one year to
1:51:28
determine if the verdict and sentence is fair. Now, as we know, this man was up against a slew of charges, including
1:51:34
human trafficking, child trafficking, sexual assault, murder, and desecration of a corpse. And so, as expected, this
1:51:42
man would give a lot of resistance in court. Although he initially confessed to the murder of both women, he would
1:51:48
later change his mind in court and even deny that he had anything to do with their deaths. However, his involvement
1:51:54
was almost irrefutable at this stage in the investigation. In addition to the phone call, evidence, and confession,
1:52:01
surveillance footage also captured his vehicle close to the area where Alexandra hitched a ride, which was also
1:52:07
confirmed by additional surveillance footage of her walking nearby. It was determined that the first of his crimes
1:52:13
began on April the 14th, 2019, when at that stage, he kidnapped Louisa Meenu
1:52:19
before then taking her to his home. While there, she was subjected to multiple counts of assault before then
1:52:25
tragically being murdered the next day. Alexandra suffered the same fate only a few months later in July. Evidence found
1:52:33
suggests she had been chained to the man's bed before then being murdered. Both women would have experienced a
1:52:39
horrific reality for the last several hours of their lives before the cruel monster then attempted to burn their
1:52:46
existence away forever. To make this case even more disturbing, it turns out that Gorg could not keep his sick and
1:52:53
twisted fantasy a secret. While Alexandra was under his captivity, he would then go on to tell one of his
1:53:00
friends named Stefan Reipatanu, who then also assaulted her. And despite Gorg
1:53:05
being a total pig of a man, he somehow actually had a wife, and she too would
1:53:10
also be arrested for potentially carrying knowledge of Louisa's disappearance and then subsequent
1:53:16
murder. To add to all of this, Gorg's trial would be wrapped not only in controversy, but also wild claims.
1:53:23
Despite the evidence and his confession, the families of Alexandra and Louisa do not believe that Gorg murdered their
1:53:30
daughters by himself. And that's because they believe that he lied to police officers in order to cover up a human
1:53:36
trafficking network, which in fairness is known to be a widespread issue in Romania. So, did Gorg act alone or did
1:53:44
he have other accompllices? They also believe that the prosecutors who worked on Alexandra's disappearance
1:53:51
intentionally delayed the raid on his property in order to give him time to hide evidence. Not only that, but it was
1:53:58
also noted that while working on Louis's disappearance only 3 months prior, the prosecutors who obtained surveillance
1:54:05
footage of Gorg's car and license plate failed to question him or even conduct a
1:54:10
search on his property. Now, at least personally speaking, I think there are only two options here. There is either
1:54:16
gross incompetence in the police force or they are actually trying to hide something.
1:54:25
Gorg's neighbors would also provide conflicting testimonies about smelling anything odd coming from the property,
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and none of them saw any fire or smoke coming from the garden. As you can imagine, the incineration of a human
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body would provide some rather nasty smells. So, did the wind affect their
1:54:42
testimonies, or was there no fire at all? Obviously, the main theory here is that Gorg was merely a scapegoat or a
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porn to a wider criminal organization and perhaps even in cahoots with the government. It is also noted here that
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Daikot, which is Romania's homicide agency, made multiple mistakes with the evidence available. And that's because
1:55:01
although Alexandra's DNA was confirmed to be identified in some of the dental pieces inside the burn barrel, some of
1:55:08
those results were deemed to be inconclusive. And that's because some of the teeth found in the barrel did seem
1:55:13
to exhibit dental work that Alexandra did not have. However, the forensic specialists failed to note this. And
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furthermore, they examined the teeth as a whole using a destructive method that would render individual analysis of each
1:55:26
tooth to be impossible afterwards. Despite the uncertainties of these results, Daikart would issue a death
1:55:32
certificate for Alexandra, to which her family refused to recognize. Rumors and controversy aside, the judge who was
1:55:40
working on this case was absolutely furious. And of course, he had to act on the evidence available. So, it's no
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surprise that Gorg Dinka was ultimately found guilty of all charges and was therefore sentenced to 30 years behind
1:55:53
bars. Now, according to Romanian law, a 30-year sentence is the maximum that a
1:55:58
person over 65 years of age can receive, which is good enough in this case because considering his age, he will
1:56:05
never walk a day free again. In addition to his sentence, the court also ruled that he must pay moral damages of
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€700,000, which is the equivalent of $722,000,
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to the two victims families. Although his sentence was not yet final and could theoretically be appealed, the court of
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appeal would ultimately rule that 30 years was not only valid and justifiable but also final. In addition to this, his
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accomplice Stefan Reepanu was also sentenced to 12 years in prison. It
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should have been more in my opinion, but with other inmates knowing why he's there, I am sure his time behind bars
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will be total carnage. And so we conclude the fate of Gorg Dinka. Not
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that he matters anyway. His despicable behavior and actions, which were fueled by disgusting lust and assault, would
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ultimately end the lives of two young women who were forced to experience pure horror in their final hours. Alexandra
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Machanu and Louisa Malenu were bright young souls whose lives were lost far
1:57:10
too soon. Their dreams, laughter, and love for their families were tragically cut short, leaving behind a nation in
1:57:17
mourning. Alexandra's bravery in the face of unimaginable fear stands out very prominently in this case to me. She
1:57:24
was abducted, beaten, assaulted, and then kept caged in a room. But despite all of the pain that she experienced,
1:57:31
she managed to find a phone, call the emergency services, find clues hidden around the room, and ultimately help
1:57:38
solve her murder. It is a terrible shame that the operator and officer were not more helpful during these phone calls.
1:57:44
And the least they could have done was provide support and comfort to Alexandra in her final conversation with a human.
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And I'm not counting Yorg here because that man is an absolute monster. May the memories of Alexandra and Louisa serve
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as a reminder that no one should suffer as they did. And this is precisely why Romania continues to fight for better
1:58:05
laws and rights to protect not only its women but its younger generations, too.
1:58:10
Sadly, Louisa's grandmother does not accept the tragedy. And to this day, she believes that her granddaughter will
1:58:17
eventually return home. As a measure of good faith, she continues to look after her pet dog and anticipates giving him
1:58:24
back on her arrival. In the aftermath of this case, Gorgi's home has since been
1:58:29
abandoned with overgrown weeds covering every fertile corner of the garden.
1:58:36
This case would also highlight the serious problem of public transportation or the lack of it in the Romanian
1:58:42
countryside and how essential hitchhiking can be to get around. Again, hitchhiking is much less frowned upon in
1:58:48
Romania. And this is in stark contrast to some countries which have even made it illegal. For the record, Lucian
1:58:54
Pepescu, who was the man identified in that business card, was completely innocent and not related to this case.
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It turns out that he met Gorg once when he was a retail estate agent and never even knew the man. By the way, after
1:59:06
this case, several officers, including Romania's National Police Chief, were all sacked as a result. Unfortunately, I
1:59:13
couldn't confirm if the operator was fired or not, but I certainly hope so. Another side note, but this is yet
1:59:19
another case where I've witnessed strange remnants of the story being hidden behind Google Maps. I have to say
1:59:25
there is something deeply odd seeing Gorg on screen, ominously staring at the camera a mere few weeks before Alexandra
1:59:32
was murdered. To make matters worse, this was after he had killed Louisa. And
1:59:38
by the way, you may see that Google Maps identified the image to be taken in 2012, but this is inaccurate and I think
1:59:44
they've messed around with the data. Previous news reports captured citations of the image being snapped in May of
1:59:50
2019 and also street view images taken in 2012 were not up to this level of
1:59:55
fidelity. I find those street view images to be deeply unsettling. It's kind of like he's there forever. But
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yeah, I guess that pretty much wraps up this case today, folks. Before I go though, I'd love to know what you think about this one. And I have several
2:00:08
questions for you. To begin with, do you think that Gorg acted alone or do you think there was a wider criminal
2:00:13
organization behind him? And well, yeah, some do believe that the government was involved. So, do you believe that too?
2:00:20
As always, please share your thoughts in the comments section down below. I do genuinely like to read them. Alexandra's
2:00:25
story is one of absolute terror, and we can only imagine what she was thinking in her final hours. Very different to
CASE 5
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our next story, where the killer's victims had not even a moment to react. So, this case was selected by Coffee
2:00:38
House Crimes other researcher and editor, Chloe, who found this case both terrifying and intriguing. I mean, let's
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be honest here. It is quite rare for a killer to leave so much embarrassing footage of himself for the whole world
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to gawk at. And so on that note, this is our fifth and final case today. That
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being the case of Scott Bailey. I'd like to send a message now to the
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adolescent males to unbburden himself of this stigma that that society's put on
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him. This this virginity burden. This is Scott Beerley. On paper, he was
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a teacher and former soldier. But in reality, he had the dating skills of an old sponge and the social grace of a
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parking ticket. But instead of reflecting on his shortcomings and improving himself, Scott chose the
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lonely path of bitterness, anger, and delusion. And along the way produced some of the worst music that humanity
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has ever endured. I like to walk around hanging out. I like to serve this sauerkraut. As time
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marched on, his behavior only grew more outrageous. He was fired from job after
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job, banned from multiple campuses, and somehow managed to make a nuisance of himself in almost every corner of his
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life. And yet, despite leaving a trail of warning signs and basically having walking red flag practically stamped
2:02:01
across his forehead, Scott somehow managed to slip through all of the cracks. In short, consequences always
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seemed to skirt around him. Meanwhile, his videos and music grew darker, more violent, and somehow even more
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unbearable. His obsession with resentment seemed to metastasize into something far uglier than just bad
2:02:22
lyrics or tonedeaf guitar riffs. I mean, even the federal authorities were tipped off about him. But even still, his case
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was dismissed until tragically it was too late.
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As a result, multiple lives were lost at the hands of Scott Bealey, a man who is dangerous, delusional, and just as
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insufferable. And today, we're diving head first into his disturbing world.
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Welcome, or welcome back to Coffee House Crime, folks. My name is Adrian, and I'm here to share the world's darkest and
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wildest stories with you and provide anything we can learn along the way. So, who was Scott Bealey? What did all of
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these red flags look like? And how did this story change from concern to outright tragedy? Well, one thing's for
2:03:07
sure, this story will leave you outraged, especially when it comes to his music. And so, on that note, please
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get comfortable, grab a coffee if you haven't yet, and let's caffeinate while we investigate. This is the case of
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Scott Bi.
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November the 2nd, 2018 began like any other day in Tallahassee, Florida. Now,
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Tallahassee is a curious place that is filled with quirks and courage. Not only
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is it the state's capital, but it's also a bustling college town and a cultural hot spot. Streets are lined with oak
2:03:48
trees and heavy with Spanish moss, giving it this quiet yet beautiful southern charm. And when it gets dark,
2:03:54
the nightife and university culture keep it both alive and unpredictable. For most people, this Friday was nothing
2:04:01
unusual. People were busy finishing their work days. Students met up with friends for drinks. And in a quiet
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shopping plaza just off of Thomasville Road, a handful of locals gathered at Hot Yoga Tallahassee. To those who
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entered, this studio was their sanctuary after a long week of work. A place to
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escape the noise outside and to stretch and breathe and finally find peace in the stillness of the evening. However,
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peace can be a very fragile thing. And that night, they unknowingly found the
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total opposite of what they were looking for because that was the night that an insufferable and dangerous man was ready
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to walk in. The man's name was Scott Beerley. Now, at first, he seemed to
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just blend into the crowd, just a normalllooking guy with a yoga mat and a black backpack. But our story today
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isn't only about the horror that unfolded inside the yoga studio that night, but also about Scott Beerley
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himself alongside his unsufferable ego and the long and bitter path that led
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him there. And so, on that note, let's talk about Scott and why you should strive to become the total opposite of
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him. Okay, so who exactly was Scott Bailey? Well, on the surface, he was
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actually quite unremarkable. He was middle-aged, well educated, and had a resume that ticked all of the boxes for
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a rather respectful person. He was an army veteran, a former high school teacher, and even had two M's degrees.
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So, to the casual observer, he might have even passed as someone that you'd trust or even admire. But, as is the
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case with many of these monsters, once you peel back that facade, things aren't quite as they seem. And in Scott's case,
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what you'll find is a lot less Army veteran and much more cringe Reddit user. Now, I'm going to be blunt with
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you here, but Scott's going to get a lot of heat from me in this video, and I'm not going to feel bad about it either,
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because he wasn't just opinionated. He was a misogynistic and violent bully. In
2:05:58
fact, a lot of his videos, music, and openly public beliefs will quite literally blow you away. So, it turns
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out that Scott had a long documented history of hating women and it's probably the thing that he is now most
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known for. But unfortunately, it doesn't stop there because he also spouted many
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extremist beliefs and behaved in many ways that ranged from inappropriate to outright criminal. And his prejudice did
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not stop there either because he was also racist, anti-Semitic, and basically carried a grudge against anyone who
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didn't look, think, or breathe exactly like him. In fact, if you were to make a ven diagram of groups that Scott Bealey
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didn't hate, the only thing in the middle would probably be Scott Bealey. And even then, I'm not entirely sure.
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You see, Scott's bitterness towards the world started young. In one of his many video rants, he recalled being an
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awkward eighth grader and one that was convinced that girls in his class were always plotting to embarrass and
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humiliate him. He described those moments of being ignored at the tender age of 13 as if it somehow were some
2:07:04
kind of super villain transformation. In fact, he would even moan about what he called quote virginity burden. Of
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course, blaming all of the girls for not giving him the romance that he believed he apparently deserved. At the age of
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15, Scott even admitted that he could no longer stomach listening to love songs
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because they apparently reminded him of the life that he wasn't living. In short, while most of us were worried
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about homework or prom dates, Scott was already perfecting the fine art of self-pity and hatred, things did not
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seem to improve either. In high school, his behavior was so troubling that he was ordered to undergo psychiatric
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evaluations on multiple occasions. In a video he said, "I have never gone to a
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psychiatrist on my own valition, nor would I ever. I have been ordered to visit one on four separate occasions
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though, dating back to high school, all having to do either with females or my mania." However, behind those mounting
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concerns, Scott was quite smart, actually. After high school, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree, followed by
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not one but two master's degrees in public administration and urban planning.
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With all of this behind him, on paper, it actually looked like he had quite a solid future. With credentials like
2:08:20
that, it's quite clear he was pretty smart. And to be honest with you, all he really needed to do at this stage was
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maybe have a bit of self-reflection and touch up on his social skills. I think those two things alone would have
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provided a stable career and a happy home, which then could have led to a future wife. And of course, all he
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really needed to do was first of all respect himself, but then secondly, and maybe even most importantly, was respect
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others. But obviously, that didn't happen. Otherwise, I wouldn't be telling you this story today. And as the years
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went by, he didn't grow kinder or wiser. He grew stranger, angrier, and far more
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insufferable. Over time, Scott became obsessive over violent fantasies and infamous killers. In fact, he would even
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write about doing this sort of pilgrimage to the many sites linked to the serial killer Ted Bundy. This even
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included the boarding house and the sorority house where Ted murdered two women in 1978, which by the way is the
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same year that Scott was born. All of this was very concerning because you know what was quite clear to me
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throughout all of my research is that Scott saw Ted's path as some sort of holy journey, which is really messed up,
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right? His attitude towards women was outright vile. In his writings, he would
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routinely demonize women. In one excerpt, he said, "Just beneath a woman's blushing lashes and innocent
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smiles lies the most rancid and putrid, sickening essences." Real classy there,
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Scotty. It is clear to see that if there was one thing as strong as Scott's misogyny, it was probably his unlimited
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self-entitlement. He believed that the world owed him affection, sex, and admiration, and he
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was furious when reality did not deliver. Online, he gravitated towards
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the incel community, which, as many of you will already know, is an echo chamber where men seem to cry to each
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other about their lack of finding a partner. But the thing is, Scott didn't just seem to sympathize within cells,
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but he outright saw himself as one, too. In fact, in one of his YouTube videos,
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he even praised Elliot Roger. If you don't know who that is yet, then just Google him and you'll see what I mean.
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To Scott, Elliot wasn't an insufferable toad, but an inspiration instead, which
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to be honest really tells you all you need to know about him. I'd like to send a message now to the adolescent males,
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if there are any ultimately watching, that are in the the position or the the the
2:10:51
situation, the disposition of of Elliot Roger of like not getting any I mean, I
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I don't think a female can ever understand the societal pressure that's put on an adolescent male to
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unbburden himself of this stigma. that that society's put on him. This
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this virginity virginity um burden.
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Now, socially, Scott was no different offline. Those who crossed paths with him described him as awkward, angry, and
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openly bigoted. I mean, even acquaintances picked up on his toxicity. So, in other words, Scott was just as
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tolerable as petrol in your morning coffee. His life seemed to be one failure after another and almost always
2:11:39
because of his own behavior. We'll go into why precisely in just a minute, but the long story short here is that Scott
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simply could not exist in normal society without stirring up chaos. After
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graduating, he took up work as an English teacher at Mid High School, which can be found in an Arendel County
2:11:57
in Maryland. However, it wouldn't take long for trouble to follow. It turns out that not even one year into his post, he
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was investigated by police over a complaint from one of his female students. She claimed that apparently he
2:12:12
had touched her arm and even suggested that she wore more revealing low cut tops. And believe it or not, he also
2:12:20
asked her if she could maybe pose for Playboy. Police investigated these claims, but ultimately the case was
2:12:26
dropped when they couldn't prove it. As a result, no charges were pursued. However, that is not to say that nothing
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happened. Scott was lucky not to face any prosecution, but it seems that the damage was already done because shortly
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after this, he was no longer employed at the school. Whether he was formally dismissed or allowed to resign quietly
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under his own terms still remains unclear. However, what is clear is the pattern that it foreshadowed. Because
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moving forward, you will see how many times this adult who is in a position of trust seemed to cross the line with a
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young woman and then just simply walk away with little consequence. So, you
2:13:07
might be thinking, well, maybe the military could straighten out someone like Scott. But unfortunately, think
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again. In the year 2008, Scott enlisted into the US Army and would even graduate
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at the Officer Candidate School with the rank of second lieutenant. On paper, this looked like a promising career, and
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let's face it, it would keep him away from young women, too. However, in reality, it was just another environment
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where his true character bled through. Within 2 years of being here, he was
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under investigation for an appropriate sexual contact with female soldiers who were under his command. So basically,
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even in one of the most disciplined and structured institutions in the world, he still couldn't help himself from being
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creepy and crossing boundaries. By 2010, the army had had enough. Scott was
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dismissed under unacceptable conduct. And yet somehow he still managed to walk
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away with an honorable discharge. In other words, his record stayed clean. What should have been a red flag of the
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highest order was instead quietly swept under the rug. And just like that, he
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once again slipped through the system. After leaving the army, Scott then moved to Tallahassee where he claimed he was
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there for graduate school at Florida State University. But true to form, he quickly left behind a trail of
2:14:27
complaints. It was in December of 2012 that Scott walked up to a student and then grabbed her butt. And when she spun
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around, of course, being absolutely shocked, he muttered that it apparently was an accident. However, only a few
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minutes later, she then saw him do it to two other women nearby, both of them wearing yoga pants, by the way, which is
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important for later on in this video. It was clear, though, that this was not clumsiness. It was assault in broad
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daylight. Scott was arrested and then charged with battery, and the FSU were very quick to ban him from ever
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returning to that dining hall again. However, when it came to pressing charges, his victims once again dropped
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them. For Scott, this was nothing more than a close call and also kind of a lesson to teach him that there were no
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consequences in his actions. In the months that followed, there were two additional reports of Scott apparently
2:15:18
groping women. In fact, by 2014, that pattern had become so undeniable that
2:15:23
the campus actually banned him altogether. Put bluntly, Scott was a shameful creep that really needed to be
2:15:29
stopped. But instead of prison or any sort of real accountability, he always managed to slip away. So despite
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multiple arrests, not even one of them had led to a conviction. In 2012, and
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after groping students in the FSU dining hall, he was charged with battery. And
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later in the year 2016, he was charged again for another assault. And even
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then, he still did not accept boundaries, picking up another charge for trespassing when he violated the
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campus ban. By 2018, Scott had at least three arrests on record. However, when
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you looked at his official file, it was still actually spotless. In short, with
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Scott having a technically clean record, he could actually pass background checks with ease. With these background checks
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being the tool designed to keep predators like him out of classrooms and workplaces, which is just totally
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staggering. Scott was routinely recognized as a danger. And yet, when it came to acting decisively, all of these
2:16:30
institutions seemed to drop their case, quietly fire him, or provide bans only
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to one specific location. And what makes this even more concerning is that this
2:16:40
was not simply a case of Scott just simply slipping through the cracks, but he was quite literally committing
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extremely concerning crimes on military and university property. And yet here
2:16:52
they were just letting him get away with it, too. Of course, this meant that after being fired at Florida State,
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Scott simply found another job still as a substitute teacher in the Leyon County School District. Even from the very
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beginning, staff had their doubts. Apparently, during his interview, he was described as looking rude, frustrated,
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and angry, and scary throughout. He even asked that his password would be Carnifex, the Latin word for
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executioner. The staff who noticed this were horrified and recommended that he was not hired. But whether through
2:17:25
oversight or simple desperation, that was ignored and instead he started work the following week. It was only a few
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months into this new job that Scott found himself in trouble once again. But this time it was because he was caught
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watching porn while covering a class filled with high school students. It wasn't subtle either because apparently
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all of the students saw this when he accidentally broadcasted it to the classroom projector. Of course, when
2:17:49
staff confronted him about this, Scott tried to make up this excuse that apparently it was a virus. But when
2:17:55
staff checked his internet history, well, that told a very different story. And so, it's no surprise to learn that
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Scott was fired on the spot. However, thanks to his still ever clean
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criminal record, Scott found another job at another school in Florida. You're probably sick of this by now, but once
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again, he was fired within 2 weeks of starting that job after a child's parents came forward to say that he had
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very unsettling behavior. By May of 2018, he was now working as a substitute
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teacher at Galaxy Middle School, where again, he was caught with inappropriate behavior towards a female student. From
2:18:32
what I was able to find out, Scott basically asked this student if she was ticklish. And before she could even
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react, he then proceeded to stroke her just below her bra line. School administrators pulled him from the
2:18:45
classroom immediately. But instead of cooperating, Scott then tried to flee the campus altogether. In fact, a school
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officer would even have to chase him down from across the parking lot to prevent him from escaping. And
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thankfully, for the first time in recorded Scott history, the school actually responded competently. He
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formally received a termination letter with Valuchia County Schools banning him from working anywhere in the system
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again, thus theoretically marking an end to his teaching career. By mid 2018,
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Scott had now been expelled, fired, or banned from five major institutions,
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including no less than Maryland schools, the US Army, Florida State University,
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Leyon County Schools, and now Valuchia County. In every scenario, his misconduct included harassment, assault,
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or threatening behavior, most often directed towards women. And the crazy thing is, up until now, and in every
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single case, he somehow managed to walk away scot-free. By the summer of 2018,
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his life was basically in ruins. At the age of nearly 40, he was unemployed,
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blacklisted from teaching, essentially living in near total isolation, and of course, still single. His bank account
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would often dip below zero and he could barely look his neighbors in the eye because basically nobody wanted him
2:20:06
there. In one of his songs, which was named My Glamorous Life, he basically sneered at this bleak reality, mocking
2:20:13
his own circumstances as if sarcasm could make the misery go away. However,
2:20:18
what most people might see as a wake-up call, he only saw this as confirmation of his delusions. And you know what? I'm
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just going to roll his track here for you to listen for yourself. Shooting rats in my backyards, my
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safari, my 70 gremlins, my Ferrari.
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You'll never see me in a ski vacation. On my days off, I work at a gas station.
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I don't have time to play croquet. I rob the neighbor's Christmas display.
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Instead of pausing to consider that, hey, maybe I'm the problem, Scott doubled down instead. In Scott's eyes,
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his misfortune wasn't a lesson. It was evidence that he was a victim to all women.
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Now, once again, I want to stress just how often Scott would actually expose himself as a real danger to women. And
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this wasn't hidden or cryptic, but in plain sight. And these weren't isolated incidents or minor slip-ups either. They
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were constant, blatant, and deeply concerning. And the crazy thing is that everything we've talked about so far has
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pretty much been in the real world only. But when you look at what he was saying online, that was even more troubling.
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Over time, Scott would become further detached from society. And in its path, he would also find his own online echo
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chamber, where, no surprise, he found Reddit and the Incel community. And let's just say all that did was inflame
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the situation. Using the name Carnifx, just like his work laptop password,
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Scott then flooded the internet with his vile content. As you already know, this mainly consisted of YouTube video rants
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and his own music. They became the main stage for him to broadcast his feelings, which basically meant putting toxicity
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onto anyone unlucky enough to listen. Now that you know about his predatory nature, it is probably time that we talk
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more about his music. I mean, look, just putting it bluntly to you, this is easily some of the most indigestible
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slop that I've ever had the displeasure of finding. Some of his tracks names include nobody's type, eff them all,
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handful of bare ass, I don't fatties for free, and who let the [ __ ] out. The hell
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with the boss, I won't get off my back. The hell with the girl I can't get in
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the sack. The hell with the good times. I can't get back. The hell with my life.
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I can't get on track. To call these songs terrible would be far too kind. Scott's so-called music
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was the kind of dril that would clear out a karaoke bar before the first verse was even over. The guy was quite clearly
2:23:07
painfully offkey, awkward, and just totally unlistenable. However, the real
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sickness here wasn't in his lack of talent, but in the lyrics. In one of his songs named Locked in My Basement, he
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talks about drugging a woman out of lust, locking her in his basement, and then doing unspeakable things to her.
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And you know the drill by now. Here's 30 seconds of it. Just enough to sour your mood and make you wish I hadn't pressed
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play. Now you're locked in my basement. You'll never say a word. When you scream out in
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terror, you cannot be heard.
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Oh, one day I know that you will learn to love me. But even when you do, I
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cannot set you free. And here's half a minute of another song
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just to balance the mood out a little bit. Half the lyrics are completely indecipherable. The other half are
2:24:07
pretty funny though. Flapping in the breeze. Flop it all around. Flapping like the sound. Flop it
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in the air. Flapping in the sky. Better look out. Going to flop it in your eye. Throughout all of these songs, it was
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quite clear that one major theme dominated his content. Of course, that being misogynistic extremism.
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As you've seen through parts of this video already, in 2014, and while still living in Tallahassee, he recorded a
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bunch of deranged rants before then uploading them to YouTube. Some of these are still available to this day, but by
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far and wide, most of it has found itself to archives across the internet. In one video which was titled Plight of
2:24:47
the Adolescent Male, Beerley talks about how society supposedly forces some young
2:24:52
men to endure a sexless existence where he then directly compares himself to Elliot Roger. Of course, that being the
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notorious King of the Incelss. I'd like to send a message now to the adolescent
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males if there are any ultimately watching that are
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in the the position or the the the situation the disposition of of Elliot
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Roger of like not getting any I mean I I don't think a female can ever understand
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the societal pressure that's put on an adolescent male to
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unbburden himself of this stigma. that that society's put on him this this
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virginity virginity um burden. I even remember
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telling a girl that that this I'll call her thunder thighs. I'm not going to refer to her by name and I meant it when
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I said it when I told her sex is overrated. It's that's not why I'm with you. That's not my primary uh objective
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in being uh with you. um the the dodo head. That's I I'll get
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to her in another time. In another upload, unsuttly titled The Rebirth of My Misogynism, Scott recalls
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his earlier life experiences, blaming women for everything that ever went wrong for him. He also described about
2:26:15
how he felt targeted by the so-called collective treachery of girls and also
2:26:20
portrays himself as some kind of persecuted, sexless hero. two females that I was working with. This was one of
2:26:26
this was I guess an intermediate rebirth and I was interacting with both of them.
2:26:32
I must have asked for the phone number of the one and and she gave it to me and I tried to call her on several
2:26:38
occasions. I couldn't get through. I didn't know whether I was but she told me where she worked in boys club.
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Said okay I'll go say hi. I left a message. Can you tell so and so I stopped by? Next thing I get a phone
2:26:52
call from the police. Oh, the what's going on with these girls? Like, why are
2:26:57
you bothering me? Why Why is this a concern of yours? Again, this mentality, let's just run to the authorities when
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my our feelings are hurt. I've I committed no wrong. I'm just trying to hook up with this girl. Well, they've
2:27:09
decided not to press charge. They've decided. Really? Have they? Well, thank them. I I I didn't ask what charges they
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could have pressed for me being aggressive. Are you can I press charges against them being evasive? Malevolence
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can idle or it can manifest itself into something I felt such malev I still feel
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malevolence towards them but have I been able to subjugate it
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at the very least they deserve to be emphasized and and highlighted for their their treachery. There's a bunch of
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other videos he posted, too, which I'll continue to pepper in throughout this video, but for now, here's a few more.
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I'd like to talk about mongrelization a little bit today. Um, I see a lot of
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interracial couples in particular in this town, uh, for some reason. And
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although I guess that shouldn't be too shocking considering the demographics,
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but when I see an interracial couple, I I think one of two things, and I don't
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believe I I can't imagine that I'm unique in this. I think one of two things. Either the guy couldn't do any
2:28:20
better, or the girl's a [ __ ] or has some variety of mental illness uh or
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psychological issue. If Scott imagined himself as some kind of dark bard of misogyny, the reality couldn't have been
2:28:33
any more pathetic. Would you believe it? But over the years, he vomited out more than 100 songs laced with violence,
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hatred, and outright perversion. He would even go as far to rent studios
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and hire professional musicians to help record dozens of these tracks for him. However, as one sound engineer would
2:28:54
later admit, Scott possessed zero musical talent. And one more thing to add here is that Scott's music was not
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only hateful towards women, but also towards other cultures, immigrants, and gay communities. So, you might be
2:29:06
wondering, with so much violence and hatred towards people, why didn't anyone call Scott and his music out, or at
2:29:13
least report it to the police? Well, it turns out that someone actually did. Because in August of 2018, one of
2:29:20
Scott's old friends and his wife found his music. And out of morbid curiosity, they took a listen. His friend's wife
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was absolutely horrified and so she did what all of us would hope a responsible citizen would do. She reported him to an
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anonymous tip line which eventually would actually make its way to the FBI. However, after reviewing his material,
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they found that his content fell under protected free speech and therefore concluded that there was no actionable
2:29:47
threat. Great job, guys. This warning was a huge chance to capture a killer in
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the making, but tragically it was ignored and then left to die in an email instead. And although hindsight can be
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2020, it is haunting to look back at this situation and realize that they were so close. When you connected the
2:30:07
dots in Scott's content, the picture itself was actually painfully clear.
2:30:12
This was a man who was fantasizing about becoming a mass shooter. I mean, he quite literally sang about it in tracks
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like My Bullets Will Touch You. And if that wasn't enough already, he would even write about it and even talk about
2:30:25
it in his videos. For four long years, Scott documented his failures with women, relationships, and work. And
2:30:32
eventually, he arrived at one false conclusion, that violence was his solution. The really frustrating thing
2:30:39
here is that all of his songs, videos, and essays were not merely harmless venting, but quite literally propaganda
2:30:46
for violence. And it's worth highlighting here that he wasn't trying to hide it either. He was quite
2:30:52
literally shouting about it. He spent years writing essays, recording songs,
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posting video rants, and even grabbing women in public. And when he was banned,
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fired, and expelled over and over again about this behavior, still nothing happened. The legal system quite
2:31:09
literally shrugged it off and called it free speech. And if you really look at the truth behind all of this, the lack
2:31:16
of punishment probably normalized it for him, too. By the middle of 2018, Scott
2:31:21
had nothing left but hate. Without a job, any prospects or community, and
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just a head full of absolute baloney, his mental health tanked from insufferable to outright dangerous. It
2:31:33
was during this summer that through his fantasies, he began to methodically prepare for one. On July the 23rd, 2018,
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Scott walked into a porn shop in Orange County and bought a Glock 17. And because his record contained no actual
2:31:47
convictions, his background check revealed nothing. Moving forward, over the following weeks, he stockpiled on
2:31:54
ammunition. And in one sick display of control, he also chose to target a yoga studio, which, as you can imagine, would
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be a room filled with mostly women. You know, I don't think Scott realized this, but instead of shooting up a yoga
2:32:08
studio, he could have simply just joined one instead. I mean, it's a great place to relax and get to know people that you
2:32:15
could even go on to date. In August and then September of 2018, he meticulously
2:32:21
researched Hot Yoga Tallahassee online, calling the studio multiple times to predict their schedules and crowd
2:32:28
patterns. Moving into October, he unfortunately finally circled a date,
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and that would be November the 2nd at 5:30 p.m. And then, probably in what he
2:32:38
believed would be his own way of leaving something behind, just like Elliot Roger did, he then uploaded a song named Femal
2:32:45
to the internet. Curiously, his entire album was uploaded on the same day that he planned the attack. And I know that
2:32:52
it says November the 3rd here, but I think that's because I'm technically a day ahead in Australia. If you listen
2:32:58
closely to his song, it basically spells out his plan to find as many females as
2:33:03
possible to die with, which in hindsight is absolutely horrific. When all I hear
2:33:09
all the time is no. When all I feel is my frustration grow.
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[ __ ] them all. [ __ ] them all.
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On the afternoon of November the 2nd, 2018, Scott drove more than 250 mi north
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from Deltona to Tallahassee. Inside the car was his Glock, extra magazines, and
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a yoga mat with him, of course, to blend in for as long as he needed. He would even bring his own earplugs with him,
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not to drown out his own music while driving in his car, but to muffle the sound of his own gunfire. Scott arrived
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shortly after 5:30 p.m. with a black bag slung across his chest. Once inside, he
2:34:00
paid for a single session, unrolled his mat, and then smiled. And believe it or not, but he even sickenly told staff
2:34:07
that he'd hoped the class would be bigger. He then waited both patiently and deliberately until the class was
2:34:13
underway. And unfortunately, you know what happened next. And as you can see
2:34:18
from the videos and news reports of the aftermath, it wasn't good. Tonight, the mass shooting inside a Tallahassee yoga
2:34:25
studio making national headlines has left people around the country and police asking why. The gunman killed two
2:34:33
people and hurt at least four others. Police have identified him as this guy, 40-year-old Scott Beerley of Deltona.
2:34:40
Investigators were at the home where he lived in Valuchia County earlier today and so was News 6's Clay Leard.
2:34:47
Throughout the day, detectives were inside this home on Azora Drive looking for clues to try to help them figure out
2:34:54
why a man would open fire on a Tallahassee yoga studio. Tallahassee police say 40-year-old Scott Beerley
2:35:01
pretended to be a customer before pulling out a handgun at Hot Yoga in Tallahassee Friday evening, killing two
2:35:08
people and injuring five others before killing himself. Officers searched the hotel room where Beerley was staying
2:35:14
nearby, but they hoped they could get more answers from what was inside this home where Beerley lived in Deltona,
2:35:21
nearly 4 hours away from the shooting. Several neighbors tell News 6 that Beerley was renting a room out of this
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home, but not for very long. Quiet. Harley saw him. I think he was a
2:35:33
loner, and I can see that he mind his own business. Beerley had been arrested in
2:35:39
the past for grabbing women, but those charges were eventually dropped. We've also learned Beerley worked at Valuchia
2:35:45
County Schools in 2017, but it's not clear in what capacity. We really just got a very weird vibe
2:35:52
from him. My daughter had an incident with him at her job and um with kind of like watching people and making them
2:35:58
feel uncomfortable. And so, we just all got weird vibes from him. Police say they still haven't found a connection
2:36:04
between Beerley and the yoga studio or the people that were inside in Deltona.
2:36:10
Clay Leard, News 6. Scott Beerley opened fire inside that
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yoga classroom and as a result, five people were injured with a further two
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murdered. These numbers are already tragic, but what is also horrifying to learn is that if nobody' intervened to
2:36:27
stop him, it would likely be far higher. In the hours after the shooting, people learned that a man had actually attacked
2:36:33
Scott with a broom and a vacuum cleaner, giving people precious time to run away. And I think after realizing that he was
2:36:40
easily going to be overpowered, Scott then stopped his attack early and ended his own life instead. The police arrived
2:36:47
promptly with innocent civilians and bystanders from nearby restaurants and bars offering to help in any way that
2:36:54
they can. And while those injured would go on to make a full recovery, it sadly
2:36:59
was all too late for two women. Mora Binkley was only 21 years old when
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she passed away. She is remembered as a bright and kind student and was the glue of her friendship group. She had her
2:37:12
whole life ahead of her and a future that was full of promise was cut short before it could even begin. Dr. Nancy
2:37:19
Van Bessum was 61 years old and was a respected physician and the chief medical director of a major health plan.
2:37:26
She was also a faculty member at Florida State University's College of Medicine. She had spent her entire life caring for
2:37:34
other people and now close to her retirement. She was gunned down. In the days that followed, Tallahassee grieved.
2:37:41
Vigils caught hundreds of people and the city tried to honor what had been lost.
2:37:46
For all who knew them, Nancy Van Vessum and Mora Binkley are remembered by the way they lived with compassion,
2:37:53
kindness, and strength. And their absence has left a hole that can never be filled. In the months after the
2:37:59
shooting, the US Secret Services National Threat Assessment Center conducted a deep review on Scott's case,
2:38:06
where they sought to publish a report to extract lessons from the tragedy. And unfortunately, but also kind of
2:38:13
expected, their findings were quite damaging towards public trust. To begin
2:38:18
with, they noted that Scott had what they referred to as quote, "A lengthy
2:38:23
and publicly open history of misogynistic extremism." They also noted that he had displayed nearly every
2:38:30
behavioral red flag on record, which included violent fantasies, a history of bullying and being bullied, financial
2:38:37
instability, untreated mental health struggles, chronic interpersonal aggression, and an anger that only grew
2:38:44
sharper with time. That means for the first time ever in his life, Scott could actually offer people the entire
2:38:51
package. It's just a shame it was kind of in the most rotten and horrific way possible. Experts would also conclude
2:38:57
that not only are these all common markers among perpetrators of misogynistic violence, but in Scott's
2:39:04
case, every marker was either missed or ignored. Put quite simply, the report's conclusion was unambiguous. It
2:39:11
determined that both communities and law enforcement did not do enough to stop Scott in his tracks, and that included
2:39:18
the FBI. The report's conclusion was both comforting but also bitter because
2:39:24
although Scott's rampage was certainly entirely avoidable, it at least forced this conversation into the spotlight.
2:39:30
Before stories like Scott Beerley or Elliot Roger, incel violence was rarely acknowledged outside of the internet.
2:39:37
But now agencies across the world recognize it. And on the note of recognition, I just want to highlight
2:39:43
here that Scott never actually achieved the infamy that he so desperately wanted. Quite the opposite actually
2:39:49
because instead he's basically remembered as this insufferable coward who made terrible music. Over time
2:39:55
Scott's name will slowly become a distant nightmare. And for now we'll remember the two who really mattered. Of
2:40:02
course that being Dr. Nancy Van Bessum and Mora Binkley. Friends and families will remember them for everything good
2:40:09
that they had created. Of course that being something that Scott never achieved. So, to wrap this case up, what
2:40:17
precisely can we learn from this story? Well, more than anything, it's a cautionary tale. Not only should we
2:40:23
never ignore warning signs like these again, but when someone commits a serious crime, it should be dealt with
2:40:30
seriously. I mean, that's kind of obvious when I say it out loud, right? But in this case, that opportunity was
2:40:38
missed on multiple occasions. And that's the case of Scott Bealey. And
2:40:45
I think what makes this story so infuriating is how predictable this was years prior. Scott wasn't this
2:40:51
misunderstood genius or tortured soul, but just some angry man who refused to
2:40:56
better himself. Again, what I find fascinating here and in a way ironic is that Scott could have quite literally
2:41:02
attended that same class, got to know people, and then even meet the future love of his life. Because yoga is filled
2:41:09
with women, so why not just talk to them? The man needed therapy, obviously. I mean, anybody who refers to women as
2:41:16
demons quite clearly needs help. Oh, and there is one other lesson to learn from this story. If you ever come across
2:41:22
music this terrible, make sure you contact the FBI. Anyway, those are my thoughts on the case of Scott Bealey. Of
2:41:28
course, I'd love to know what you think about this one, too. So, please leave a comment down below. And with that said,
Outro
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folks, so concludes Coffee House Crimes most horrifying cases of 2025. and hope
2:41:38
you found this compilation well darkly interesting. But before you go, what case did you personally find most
2:41:45
horrifying this year? Not just of the five covered today, but out of all the stories I've covered in 2025. That isn't
2:41:52
a random question, by the way. I genuinely want to know because what it will do for me is help me research next
2:41:57
year's cases. So, please do share a comment down below. Just one final thing before I finish today. I just want to
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say thank you so much for being part of the coffee house crime community. not only today in this video, but throughout
2:42:08
the entire year of 2025. And I hope that you have a merry Christmas and a happy new year. So, on that note, folks, I
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suppose I'll see you in the new year sometime in January. But until the moment arrives, remember to take it
2:42:21
easy, look after yourself and your loved ones, and of course, stay safe and stay curious. Thank you and goodbye.