Crime Curious

On Christmas Eve 2019, 25‑year‑old hairstylist Kevin Bacon left his home in Swartz Creek, Michigan, for what he believed would be a simple meetup arranged through a dating app. When he failed to show up for Christmas breakfast, his family’s worry sparked a search that uncovered a nightmare. Investigators traced Kevin’s last messages to the rural home of Mark Latunski, a man with a long history of severe mental illness and alarming behavior. What police found there stunned even seasoned detectives.

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Police release gruesome details in Michigan Grindr slaying (nbcnews.com)

Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com)

Documents reveal Mark David Latunski's long pattern of disturbing behavior (abc12.com)

Parents of slain Swartz Creek man talk about son, homicide investigation - mlive.com= great article about kevin

UM-Flint students, staff share memories of Kevin Bacon - mlive.com great article with info from friends

Husband of accused killer Mark Latunski speaks out to defend himself, reacts to social media claims | News | wnem.com

Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com)

Detroit’s Most Disturbing Triangle. 

In the summer of 1982, Detroit police walked into an apartment that would haunt investigators for decades. Inside was the body of 33‑year‑old Robert Beckowitz — a quiet, ordinary man whose life took a shocking turn after watching TV with his girlfriend and his best friend in his home. What followed was a twisted mix of betrayal, drugs, and a crime so bizarre it still sits on the edge of urban legend.

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The Degenerates (2021) - IMDb

Robert Allen Beckowitz (1948-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial

The Murder of Robert Beckowitz: One of Detroit’s Most Vile Cases | by Amanda Barker | Medium

The Murder of Robert Beckowitz - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki

The Devil is in the Details – Loof Lirpa

This is a case that we did five years ago as our very first bonus episode! We are redoing it today because now there has been a conviction and justice has been served. In August 1981, 34‑year‑old Sylvia Quayle was found murdered inside her Cherry Hills Village home—a brutal crime that shattered a quiet Colorado community. For decades, the case sat cold despite tireless investigative work. In this episode, we trace the shocking violence of that night, the forensic dead ends, and the breakthrough that finally came nearly 40 years later through forensic genealogy. What unfolds is a story of persistence, science, and a family’s long wait for justice

The heartbreaking conclusion to the murder case of Michael and Alex Smith who were reported missing by their mother claiming she had been carjacked in Union South Carolina, 1994. 

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Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef

30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina

Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News

https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423

Susan Smith - Wikipedia

Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole

Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

When 23‑year‑old Susan Smith tearfully told police that a stranger had carjacked her vehicle with her two sons still inside, the nation rallied behind her. For nine days, her emotional pleas dominated headlines and sparked a massive manhunt across South Carolina. But as inconsistencies in her story emerged, investigators began to suspect that the real story was far darker than anyone imagined.

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Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef

30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina

Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News

https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423

Susan Smith - Wikipedia

Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole

Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

In November 2020, 19‑year‑old Andrew Sorenson disappeared from Spokane, Washington. For nearly a year, his family searched for answers—until an abandoned Honda Accord revealed the truth no parent should ever face. Inside its trunk lay Andrew’s body, bound with zip ties and wrapped in tape, the victim of a brutal killing that would later ignite national outrage.

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'Evil came over you': Man who brutally killed 19-year-old he falsely accused of sex trafficking gets 25 years in prison

Man who allegedly killed daughter’s boyfriend is no ‘hero,’ grieving family says

Andrew Sorensen’s body went unnoticed for a year. Now a dad claims it was justice for trafficked daughter | The Independent

Spokane parents plead guilty to killing daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend who was baselessly accused of sex trafficking

Washington parents plead guilty to killing daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend who was baselessly accused of sex trafficking | The Daily Chronicle

John Eisenman Charged With Murder Of Andrew Sorensen

Spokane Couple Admits to Killing Daughter's Ex, Falsely Accusing Him of Selling Their Daughter to Seattle-Based Sex Trafficking Ring

While on break for the holiday season, we decided to re-release a missing person case that still needs attention. Jaden Leigh Carpenter also known as "Shug" has been missing since October 7, 2022. She was last known to be with her boyfriend, James Tyson Reece at his home in Culleoka Tennessee. Her family is still asking for anyone who might know about her whereabouts or what may have happened to Jaden to please contact Lieutenant Samuel Voss at (931) 375-8602. 

In March 1994, the quiet suburb of Carmel, Indiana was shattered by the brutal murders of siblings Lisa and Nick Allemenos, and their family friend Chris James. What began as a seemingly ordinary evening spiraled into one of Hamilton County’s most savage crimes—three young lives cut short in a chilling act of betrayal and violence. In this episode, we unravel the events leading up to that night, the shocking details of the crime, and the trial that followed. Through court records, survivor accounts, and community reflections, we explore how a senseless decision over drugs and money left a lasting scar on an entire town.

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Nicholas George “Nick” Allemenos (1976-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial

Lisa Nicole Allemenos (1980-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial

Christopher Edward “Chris” James (1970-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial

Kofi Modibo Ajabu Seeks Clemency for 240-Year Sentence - Capital B News

Kofi Modibo Ajabu v. State of Indiana :: 1998 :: Supreme Court of Indiana Decisions :: Indiana Case Law :: Indiana Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia

IM Crime Files: Deadly Decisions - Indianapolis Monthly

25 years later: 1994 Carmel triple murder tore families apart, brought unlikely friends together

Convicted killer suspected in attack on prison guard | wthr.com

On November 22, 1976, Katherine Callaway Hall was approached by Phillip Garrido outside a California supermarket. What began as a seemingly innocent request for a ride quickly turned into a nightmare. Garrido handcuffed and bound Hall, driving her to a storage facility in Reno, Nevada.

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Jaycee Dugard. A Stolen Life: A Memoir. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4516-2918-7.

Rape victim describes Garrido’s attack | The Seattle Times

Phillip Garrido's Previous Victim Recalls Her 8-Hour Terror

Former victim locks eyes with Garrido in court

Garrido hearing attracts 1976 victim

Jaycee Dugard kidnap suspect used bondage, captivity in past - CNN.com

When a late-night drive turned into a deadly ambush, 24-year-old Cherica Adams made a desperate 911 call that would expose a chilling conspiracy—and save her unborn son. This episode unravels the tragic case of Cherica’s murder, the shocking involvement of former NFL player Rae Carruth, and the miraculous survival of Chancellor Lee Adams, whose life stands as a testament to resilience, justice, and a mother’s final act of courage.

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Chancellor Lee Adams turns 26 – WSOC TV

Rae Carruth murder case, Charlotte NC crime, 25 years later | Charlotte Observer

Transcript of 911 call from Cherica Adams | DocumentCloud

Cherica Adams Murder: Where Are Rae Carruth and Van Watkins Now? Update

Rae Carruth - Wikipedia