In this episode, we discuss the life of Mackenzie Lueck, a 23-year-old University of Utah student whose disappearance in June 2019 shocked the nation. We cover her background, the events leading to her tragic death, and the investigation that brought her killer to justice. This episode honors Mackenzie’s memory while reflecting on safety in the digital age and the lasting impact of her story.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Mackenzie_Lueck

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/03/us/mackenzie-lueck-ayoola-ajayi-amazon.html

https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/29/us/mackenzie-lueck-missing/index.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/full-episode-the-waiting-car-109273669772

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/07/02/amazon-removes-novel/

https://www.seeking.com/about-us

https://www.abc15.com/national/contractor-says-suspect-in-killing-of-utah-college-student-asked-him-to-build-a-secret-room