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The Cruel Case of Dima Tower
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The caller identified himself as Chance Seneca. Calmly, he told operators that he had strangled and stabbed someone inside a home, and that the victim could not be helped. He added that he would be waiting outside for officers to arrive.
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He then exited the car, opened the trunk, and retrieved an AK-47-style rifle. He began shooting at people in the parking lot, striking multiple victims.
The suspect made his way into the Walmart, continuing to fire. Inside the store, additional victims were shot, many caught by surprise as they shopped with their families or waited in line at checkout. Surveillance footage showed people running for cover, ducking behind shelves, cash registers, and product displays. Others lay on the ground, pretending to be dead in hopes of avoiding detection. Some employees guided customers to emergency exits, while others hid in storage rooms or behind locked doors in the break area. The gunman moved through different sections of the store, firing at random. Witnesses later described the scene as chaotic and terrifying, with loud gunshots echoing through the aisles. The shooting inside the building lasted approximately three minutes.
After leaving the store, the suspect fired at a passing car in the parking lot, killing another person. He then got back into his vehicle and drove away from the scene.
The first 911 call was placed at 10:39 a.m. Law enforcement officers arrived on scene approximately six minutes later and encountered multiple casualties, including both deceased and injured individuals.
The suspect was stopped shortly after the shooting by a Texas Ranger and an El Paso police officer on a motorcycle. He was identified as 21-year-old Patrick Wood Crusius.
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When they arrived at the home, they were met with a grim and chaotic scene. Inside, a woman—Cindy Burdette—was found dead from a gunshot wound to the chest. Two children were also in the home. One of them had been shot in the neck. She was still alive—and rushed to the emergency room.
As officers worked to secure the scene, they listened to the children’s account of what had unfolded. According to them, their father had pulled the trigger—killing their mother and shooting one of them—before vanishing.
The suspect was quickly identified as Ronald Burdette. He was nowhere to be found.
Investigators obtained a warrant and began processing the home. What they found painted a harrowing picture of the violence that had occurred. Cindy was discovered lying in the doorway of a room converted into a makeshift bedroom. Bullet holes pierced closet doors and ceilings. Shell casings littered the floor of one bedroom. In another, investigators found blood-soaked clothing and carpet, a shattered curtain, and a bullet hole through the window.
Outside the home, a single projectile had torn through the wall and struck a nearby privacy fence—evidence that the violence had spilled beyond the walls of the house.
A warrant was issued for Ronald Burdette’s arrest. Less than 24 hours later, he was located across state lines in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was staying at a hotel, alone.
Jeffersonville Police obtained warrants to search his vehicle and the hotel room where he was found. Later that same day, detectives sat him down for questioning.
The following is the recorded interview of Ronald Burdette.
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Officers circled the property and discovered a heavily worn path in the snow leading from the driveway to the backyard. The trail bypassed the basement door—known to have been used by the homeowner’s adult son, Nicholas Johnson—and continued to a large pine tree. Beneath the tree, they found a recently dug hole, a snow-covered shovel, a dirt rake, and a pair of gloves. The scene raised immediate concerns of possible foul play.
Due to the suspicious circumstances and concern for the wellbeing of the occupants, the officers secured the area with crime scene tape and called for supervisory and detective support. They eventually forced entry into the home. Inside, they found the house in disarray, with signs of hoarding. In the living room, near a fireplace, officers observed a freshly scrubbed patch of carpet, brush marks on the wall, and what appeared to be blood spatter on the wall and ceiling. There were no people in the home, and only a caged bird remained inside. Based on these observations, the scene was secured, and detectives began the process of obtaining a search warrant.
Attention quickly turned to Nicholas Johnson, the missing couple’s son. Officers were familiar with him due to prior police interactions and knew he had a history of violence, access to weapons, and outstanding warrants. Later that same day, detectives used cell phone data to trace one of the missing individuals’ phones to a nearby apartment complex. There, officers located a vehicle registered to the family and observed Nicholas Johnson near the building.
Believing Johnson may be hiding in a basement storage unit—a location he was known to frequent—officers entered the complex and began systematically searching storage closets. In the final unit, they found Nicholas lying on a pile of coats and backpacks. He was taken into custody without incident.
Nicholas Johnson was subsequently interrogated multiple times about the disappearance of his parents. This video focuses on the final interrogation, where detectives present the physical evidence they’ve gathered and press him for answers.
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William told officers he had gone into the living room to check on his wife and discovered her lying on the couch, covered in blood and unresponsive. Officers immediately cleared the residence to ensure it was safe. Paramedics arrived shortly after and confirmed that the woman—later identified as Sonya Glover—showed no signs of life.
While inside the home, officers also encountered another male—19-year-old Carson Glover, William’s son. When asked what had happened, Carson claimed he didn’t know, stating he had just come into the living room to see what was going on.
Carson was escorted out of the house, and the home was secured as a crime scene. Both William and Carson were transported to the police station for further questioning. The following interview captures Carson's account of what unfolded that day.
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Moments later, officers arrived at the scene. Their response and the unfolding situation were captured on the following bodycam footage.
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When officers arrived at the scene, they quickly realized this was no ordinary car accident. The driver, a 70-year-old female, had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators immediately suspected she had been shot by a passing motorist in what appeared to be a road rage incident.
The victim, later identified as 70-year-old Julia Ann Gregor, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Detectives began canvassing the area, speaking with motorists who had witnessed the accident. Several witnesses reported seeing a white SUV speeding away from the scene moments after the crash.
Using traffic cameras and the reported time of the incident, investigators were able to identify the make and model of the suspect’s vehicle. However, the footage was too blurry to discern a license plate number, leaving detectives without a clear lead.
That changed a few days later when police received an anonymous tip that pointed them to 34-year-old Jeffrey Watson. With this new information, detectives tracked Watson down and brought him to the station for questioning. What followed was an interrogation that could determine whether he was a witness, or the person responsible for Julia Ann Gregor’s shooting.
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Officers made their way to the Hamrick residence, where they made contact with Angelina. She claimed she had not seen Jason in two days and stated that he had allowed her to stay at the home temporarily, as he couldn’t find adequate care for their children. During their conversation, police noted that Angelina did not appear concerned about Jason’s welfare. Instead, she told officers that her estranged husband had been having an affair, appearing dismissive of his absence.
Officers conducted a search of the residence but found no signs of Jason. They officially entered him as a missing person, and the investigation was underway. However, just a few hours later, the local dispatch center received a 911 call that would change the trajectory of the case.
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When officers arrived on the scene, they detained Ashton and secured the residence. Paramedics transported Aaron to the hospital with a single gunshot wound to his chest, while police began their investigation.
Ashton was taken to the police station for questioning. The interrogation, where Ashton recounted the events leading to the shooting, was captured on camera.
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While police conducted initial inquiries, contacting her workplace and documenting her absence, Cati’s family began frantically searching for her, reaching out to friends and checking places they thought she might be. With no immediate leads, Catherine was officially listed as a missing person.
Approximately 30 hours later, dispatch received a call reporting the discovery of a body at a nearby abandoned house. The caller, a friend of Cati’s, said they had been searching for her and thought to check the abandoned house because Cati had frequented the location in her younger years.
When officers arrived on scene, they found the body of a female hidden in the basement under a thin wooden board. The remains were later confirmed to be those of 22-year-old Catherine Boyer-Blauvelt.
Police began notifying next of kin and made their way to inform Cati’s estranged husband, John Blauvelt, a soldier stationed at a nearby military base which was captured on camera.
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Officers responded immediately, their swift arrival and the unfolding situation captured on the following bodycam footage.
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When officers arrived on scene, they discovered the male resident, identified as 50-year-old Dr. Christopher Osborn, deceased with blood pooling around him and two firearms lying on the floor nearby. Holli Osborn was found sitting in the dining room, appearing as if she had just woken up.
While speaking with Holli, officers observed concerning behavior. She was extremely lethargic, struggled to keep her eyes open, and slurred her speech to the point of being nearly incoherent. Her statements were contradictory, and she appeared unaware of the current time or day. Much of the conversation was disjointed and difficult to follow, raising further suspicion.
Officers secured the scene as a potential crime scene and transported Holli Osborn to the police department for a formal interview to gather more information
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Joseph claimed that Abner exited his truck, approached him, and threatened to kill him. Fearing for his safety, Joseph said he fired a warning shot. When Abner returned to his truck, Joseph stated that he believed he had no choice but to shoot him.
Officers quickly responded to the scene, and the following encounter with Joseph was captured on bodycam.
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When officers arrived at the scene, they found Clark and his mother sitting on the front steps of the house. Anderson’s hands were visibly covered in blood. As officers approached, Clark made an unsolicited statement, admitting, ‘I shot my mother’s boyfriend,’ referring to 56-year-old Kevin Murr.
Anderson was immediately detained and transported to the police station. The following footage captures the interview that took place shortly after his arrest.
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The caller also revealed that Bruce and Hardy had not been getting along recently, and he noted that Hardy’s vehicle was missing from the property. He pointed out fresh tire tracks leading away from where Hardy usually parked his car and stated his belief that Hardy might have been involved, urging law enforcement to find him, saying, ‘I think Hardy did something.’
At approximately 8:45 a.m., firefighters on the scene notified officers that they had spotted human remains on the floor inside the burned shed. This grim discovery raised suspicions that the fire was connected to a potential homicide, prompting a request for assistance from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Just five minutes later, officers received a report from a nearby police department about a suspicious person. A snowplow driver reported being stopped by a man driving a gold Toyota sedan who made the alarming comment, ‘I killed my father.’ Acting swiftly, law enforcement issued a statewide alert to locate the vehicle.
By 1:00 p.m., a Blue Earth County deputy spotted the gold Toyota sedan and conducted a high-risk traffic stop. The driver was identified as Hardy wills-Traxler. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Le Sueur County Justice Center for questioning.
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When Dylan’s parents, Candice Cooley and Justin Rounds, were unable to reach him, their concern quickly turned to alarm. On May 30th, Dylan was officially reported missing to the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office. His truck was found on his property with the back window smashed, but Dylan was nowhere to be found. His family also noticed the suspicious absence of his firearms—a shotgun and a pistol—which he always kept with him.
Search and Rescue teams began scouring the desolate terrain of Lucin, with assistance from local law enforcement. Early leads pointed investigators to two individuals who lived nearby—James Brenner, a squatter residing in a trailer near Dylan’s property, and Don Hatley, another local acquaintance.
As the search intensified, troubling signs began to emerge. On May 31st, investigators discovered Dylan’s boots near a dirt mound not far from his property. The boots were tested and found to contain traces of blood. Around the same time, pings from Dylan’s cellphone placed its last known location near the grain truck—right where Dylan was last seen.
By June 1st, detectives turned their focus to James Brenner. They made their way to his property, marking a pivotal moment in the investigation as law enforcement sought answers from the man living just a short distance from Dylan’s last known location. What follows is footage captured during their visit.
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The scene was immediately secured, and police began their investigation. Inside Garrett’s bedroom, they discovered a significant amount of blood and signs that the room had been disturbed, with the bed overturned and belongings scattered. Garrett’s mother, Jana, informed police that Garrett had a live-in girlfriend named Devon and described their relationship as troubled from the start, expressing her suspicions.
Police soon learned that Devon was still legally married to a man named Andrew Brunette, with whom she shared two children. Devon was unaccounted for, raising concerns about her safety. Detectives also discovered that Andrew Brunette had previously filed a restraining order against Garrett in August 2020, though it was dismissed in September.
Detectives managed to contact Andrew Brunette, who appeared visibly nervous while speaking with officers. When asked if he would come to the station for an interview, he agreed, a conversation that was captured on the following video interview.
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Firefighters examined the log and noted that it was old, with cut ends, suggesting it had not fallen naturally. As they secured the area above, they found similar logs on the ground and several sets of footprints. With these findings, the death was ruled suspicious, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources requested assistance from the Hocking County Sheriff's Office.
Witnesses reported seeing two or three teenage boys fleeing from the top of the cliff just after the log fell. A break in the case came when a local mother called a tip line, reporting that her daughter had received a text from a friend who admitted he had "done something serious at the park with another kid." This tip led detectives to two suspects: 16-year-olds Jordan Buckley and Jaden Churchheus. Investigators arranged interviews with both teens, beginning with Jordan, a conversation that was captured on the following bodycam footage.
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Officers raced to the location, with their response captured on the following bodycam footage.
Officers arrived on the scene and took the male suspect, later identified as Brooks Cleary, into custody. Firefighters on the scene informed police that the female victim, later identified as Brooks' fiancée, Hailey Johnson, had been pronounced deceased.
According to the firefighters, when they first arrived at the apartment, Brooks had let them in and then quietly sat on the floor next to Hailey. As they worked on her, they noticed that Brooks was sitting on what they later discovered was a shotgun—the possible murder weapon he had attempted to conceal. When asked what had happened, Brooks responded, "I don’t know, she fell," and asked if she was going to be okay.
Officers then secured the crime scene and spoke to witnesses at the apartment complex. Brooks Cleary was transported to the police station for questioning, which was captured in the following interview.
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EMS quickly arrived to transport the young male victim to the hospital, while police began interviewing witnesses. According to those present, the trouble started when one of the attendees, Isaac Pence, allegedly pushed a female guest. Several male attendees then intervened, and a physical struggle ensued. Witnesses stated that after the scuffle, Isaac ran to his car, retrieved a knife, and stabbed the victim several times before fleeing in his vehicle.
Police were able to track Isaac down, and he was brought in for questioning. His interview was captured on bodycam footage, providing critical insight into the night’s events.
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After securing the scene and the arrival of EMS, it was tragically confirmed that all three children had passed away. Bryant Anthony Karels, 5, Cassidy Rose Karels, 3, and Gideon Locke Karels, 2, had been found drowned in the bathtub by their mother, Debbie Karels, who had come to pick them up from their father's visitation. What she discovered instead was a nightmare beyond comprehension.
As police searched the home, they found a large amount of blood, believed to have come from Jason Karels, the children's father. A chilling note left behind read, "If I can't have them, neither can you." A manhunt was immediately launched, and police soon located Jason Karels on a nearby highway. This initiated a high-speed chase as officers pursued him.
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Deputies investigated the scene and found the woman’s body near the tree line. She was nude, except for her jeans, which were pulled down around her ankles, and had severe facial trauma. Her body was also marked by several distinct tattoos. The victim was later identified as 29-year-old Nicole Rose Scott, a mother of three. Authorities determined that Nicole had died from strangulation.
Witnesses later informed investigators that Nicole had been seen getting into a red car before her death. This led detectives to Benjamin Moulton, identified as the driver of the vehicle. When questioned, Moulton denied knowing Nicole, became agitated, and refused to provide a DNA sample. However, detectives cleverly obtained a DNA sample from him after offering him a drink during questioning.
Despite the successful collection of Moulton's DNA, the results revealed no match between his DNA and the evidence found under Nicole’s fingernails. After following numerous leads, the investigation hit a dead end, and the case went cold in 2013.
On September 29th, 2021, in a surprising turn of events, a man walked into the Manatee County Sheriff's Office around 2:30 in the afternoon, requesting to speak with deputies. This interaction was captured on bodycam, marking a significant development in the case.
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Police locked down the crime scene and began interviewing witnesses to gather more details about the shooting. Adam claimed self-defense, but investigators needed to verify if his account matched the evidence and if his actions were justified. After spending a few days in the hospital, Adam was released and brought in for questioning at the police station, where detectives continued to probe the events leading up to the fatal shooting.
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Police visited Robin’s residence multiple times but were unable to locate her. On September 7th, officers returned to the home and managed to speak with David Callaghan, an interaction that was captured on bodycam footage.
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After they parted ways, curiosity led the woman to explore the contents of the phone. What she found was chilling—a folder labeled "Homicide at Midtown Marriott." Inside were horrifying photos and videos showing the brutal beating and strangulation of an unidentified woman. In one of the videos, the man's voice could be heard saying, "In my movies, everybody dies. People need to know when they're being serial killed."
Terrified by what she had uncovered, the woman immediately contacted the Anchorage Police Department. Detectives quickly recognized the voice in the videos as belonging to Brian Steven Smith, a South African native they were already familiar with from a previous investigation.
Acting swiftly, police obtained warrants and learned that Smith was out of town on vacation with his wife but was due to return soon. As soon as he landed at Anchorage Airport, Smith was apprehended and taken in for interrogation, marking the beginning of a deeply disturbing investigation.
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When officers entered the home, they discovered a horrifying scene—three bodies in an advanced state of decomposition. The bodies had been manipulated after death, with cleaning agents poured over them, and one of the heads appeared to have been doused with paint. After confirming that no one was alive in the residence, officers secured the home as a crime scene and began their investigation.
The victims were identified as 71-year-old Richard Ivancic, his 59-year-old wife, Laura Ivancic, and their 25-year-old son, Nicholas Ivancic. Detectives quickly began investigating who could have committed such a terrible crime. They noted that Laura Ivancic's 2013 Kia Sorento was missing, suggesting it had been taken by the suspect.
Crucial information came from neighbors who reported seeing a man in his 20s digging a shallow hole in front of the trailer home where the murders occurred, with a child standing nearby. The neighbors' description of the man matched that of Shelby Nealy, Richard and Laura’s son-in-law. Nealy had also been using the victims' credit cards in nearby Pinellas and Pasco counties, including at local pawn shops, which further helped detectives track his movements.
Meanwhile, police identified Jamie Nicole Ivancic, Richard and Laura's 21-year-old daughter and Nealy's wife, as missing under suspicious circumstances. Initially, she was reported as a missing and endangered person, with fears that she too might be a victim of foul play.
Detectives soon discovered that Nealy had fled Florida and traveled to Ohio. Authorities in Lakewood, Ohio, were able to apprehend Nealy after locating him with Laura's stolen vehicle. A detective from the Tarpon Springs Police Department then flew to Ohio to sit down with Shelby Nealy, determined to uncover the full story behind these tragic events.
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As deputies entered the home to check on the victim, they discovered a horrific scene. Lisa Willson, 51 years old, was found lying in her bed, surrounded by a pool of blood. It was clear that she was deceased. Detectives immediately secured the scene and, noting that Andrew appeared to be the last person to see his mother alive, asked him to accompany them to the police station for further questioning.
What followed was a nine-hour interview with Andrew Willson, during which detectives meticulously worked to unravel the truth. In this video, we’ve condensed that interview to highlight the most crucial and revealing moments.
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Deputies swiftly responded to the scene and found Giovanni unresponsive with severe facial trauma. Paramedics quickly transported Giovanni to the hospital. Nearby, detectives discovered an aluminum baseball bat, dented and covered in blood, next to the victim's body. The weapon's condition painted a grim picture of the violent encounter.
Dillen was detained by deputies and transported to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. There, in the stark confines of the interrogation room, the following interview unfolded, aiming to unravel the details of the brutal incident that had left one friend fighting for his life and the other facing serious charges.
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After a tense confrontation, Officer Wallick managed to deescalate the situation and convinced the armed suspect to drop the weapon and surrender. The male, later identified as 22-year-old Devon Arthurs, was taken into custody. When officers asked Devon if anyone in the store was hurt which he denied but stated that he had shot two people at his apartment across the street. Devon was placed in a patrol car while officers proceeded to the apartment where the initial shooting allegedly occurred.
Finding the front door unlocked, officers entered the apartment to check for victims. As they cleared the apartment, they discovered two deceased white male subjects, both with massive head trauma. These individuals were later identified as 18-year-old Andrew Oneschuk and 22-year-old Jeremy Himmelman. Officers secured the crime scene and transported Devon back to police headquarters where the following interview would reveal the events that lead up to the deadly shootings.
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The detective identified Kaitlyn's boyfriend as Jonathan Jones, noting that he lived with his mother, Nicole, at an address on Timbers Edge Blvd in Sylvania, Ohio. Acting on this information, officers from the Sylvania Township Police Department proceeded to the home. Upon arrival, they encountered two U.S. Marshals already at the scene. The following bodycam footage captures the interaction as the officers and marshals prepared to investigate the disturbing claims.
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While securing the scene and taking initial statements from witnesses, deputies ensured that the victim, later identified as Michael Tripp, was transported to a nearby hospital. A witness provided a detailed account, stating he saw Michael running towards the entrance of the mobile home park, pursued by a woman identified as Riley Young. Trailing behind both of them was another male subject, identified as Austin Green Jordan.
The witness described how Riley caught up to Michael and began assaulting him, punching him multiple times. As Austin approached, the situation escalated. He started arguing with Michael, which quickly devolved into a physical confrontation. The witness then saw Austin point an object at Michael, heard a single gunshot, and saw Michael collapse to the ground.
Both Austin and Riley were promptly taken into custody and brought to the police station for further questioning. The investigation required careful coordination, so two different detectives conducted interviews with Austin and Riley simultaneously in separate rooms. We will begin by showing the interview with Austin.
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The circumstances surrounding the fire raised suspicions, with smoke and burn patterns at the scene suggesting that the fire had been intentionally set, prompting the firefighters to contact the Ogle County Sheriff's Department for a thorough investigation. Deputies reached out to Melissa's family members and learned that the father of her unborn baby was a man named Matthew Plote. Family members also revealed that Matthew had been at Melissa's residence on the day of the fire and might have been the last person to see her alive. Armed with this crucial information, detectives brought Matthew in for questioning to further investigate the tragic incident.
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After announcing themselves and receiving no response, deputies entered the house. They immediately noticed blood stains covering the hallway leading to the kitchen and a blood trail leading to the back of the house and into one of the bedrooms. The first bedroom they checked revealed the body of a female on the floor. As they continued to clear the house, they found a second deceased female with multiple stab wounds seated in a chair in another bedroom. These victims were later identified as Leslie Williams and her 15-year-old daughter, Paige Williams.
With the house secured, officers spoke to witnesses in the area, including the property manager who mentioned that the Williams family had been residing at the location for 16 months. The property manager also informed the officers that Paul Williams, Leslie's husband, lived at the property with their daughter Paige.
While securing the crime scene, a detective noticed a white male in a silver mid-sized SUV approaching. The man identified himself as Paul Williams and was detained for further questioning as officers observed deep cuts on his hands resembling knife wounds. Paul was then transported to the police department for interrogation.
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Approaching the house, the witness encountered a harrowing scene as they came upon Amanda Ervin, the victim, who was visibly bleeding. Amanda urgently requested assistance, saying "call 911" as she attempted to exit the garage. Concerned for her safety, the witness tried to help Amanda sit down, but Amanda collapsed and became unresponsive.
At the same time, the witness noticed a female, identified as Jackalynn D'Auria, running past with a knife in hand. Jackalynn was later confirmed to be Amanda's daughter.
Upon entering the area of the stabbing, officers observed the foyer between the garage and living room to be extensively stained with blood on the floor, door, and wall. A blood trail leading from the garage to a bedroom further indicated the severity of the incident. Inside the bedroom, officers found broken items, including a lamp and fan, covered in blood.
Amanda was swiftly transported to the hospital for medical attention, and law enforcement initiated a search for Jackalynn. Their efforts were successful when a tip revealed Jackalynn's location hiding in a nearby school bus. She was apprehended without incident and transported to the Palm Bay Police Department for processing.
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Upon the officers' arrival, a small group of individuals was outside the residence. They were asked to step aside to allow the investigation to proceed unhindered. Inside, a grim scene awaited the officers: Amanda Suarez was found deceased, surrounded by bloodstains on the floors and walls, with significant pools of blood and evident signs of being moved, her lower body exposed and arranged in a crucifix position. The scene was quickly secured as detectives began their inquiries.
During interviews, Amanda's husband, Matthew, made peculiar statements, including odd remarks such as "other people would be crying and screaming, but not me, I say when you gone, your gone" or would start randomly talking about other topics such as football. Witnesses in the neighborhood reported seeing a suspicious, faded red truck parked in the victim's driveway around the time of the incident. Further investigation revealed that Amanda's cell phone was missing. Detectives were able to ping the phone, and located it a few miles away on the side of the road located in the grass, covered in blood. A search warrant was served on the victims phone, and it was noted that some pictures taken on phone were around the time the homicide took place. The pictures showed a person sitting on the victims couch, The male appeared to be slumped over or passed out. Detectives speculated the reason the pictures were taken is that Amanda felt endangered by the subject of the photos. These pictures were shown to family of Amanda, who confirmed the male to be Christopher Shows, a man dating the victims cousin. Officers quickly took Christopher into custody, with the following video showing his interrogation.
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Detectives, suspecting foul play, asked the business partner to review Biddle's bank accounts for any suspicious activity. The partner's examination revealed a check from Biddle's personal account made out to Billy Philips, dated June 20th, 2021. This raised red flags since Billy Phillips was no longer associated with the company. Further investigation uncovered several checks issued to Billy Phillips around the time of Geoffrey Biddle's death.
With this compelling evidence, detectives apprehended Billy Phillips and brought him in for questioning.
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An autopsy conducted at the state crime lab confirmed that Severns had been shot twice, once in the chest and once in the head. Detective Sgt. Scott Lampinen, leading the investigation, interviewed two witnesses who had been with Severns earlier in the evening. They revealed that Severns had arranged to meet an unknown female through an online social media app to sell her approximately an ounce of marijuana and engage in an intimate encounter. Initially planning to meet at Hot Springs World Class High School, the location was changed by the female to her residence in the same area, though Severns did not disclose the exact address. He left his residence on Rector Street at 9:20 p.m., taking along the marijuana, his cell phone, and wallet.
As the investigation unfolded, witnesses mentioned an ongoing dispute involving Severns and his friends with a 17-year-old male named Payton Mann and his associates. Detectives interviewed everyone involved in the dispute, including Payton, on March 26, 2020. Initially claiming to have been at home with his girlfriend, Alyssa Andry, watching movies, both Payton and Andry were found to have provided false statements after warrants were issued for Joshua's social media accounts and Payton's cell phone data. Subsequently, a warrant was issued for Payton's arrest, leading to the following footage capturing his apprehension.
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Interrogation Files Presents - The Brutal Case of CJ Haynie
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The officer inquired with Iyanna about her reasons for suspecting the individual's demise, to which she confessed that she and the apartment's occupant, a recent acquaintance, had an altercation the previous day. During the incident, she blacked out and began choking him until he ceased breathing. Officers promptly headed to the provided address, but despite persistent knocking, received no response. Given Iyanna's account, they concluded it was imperative to enter and ascertain the occupant's safety. Inside, after announcing themselves repeatedly to no reply, they discovered a male figure lying on his back on a closet floor, concealed by blankets and coats. It was ascertained that the individual was deceased due to evident rigor mortis. The scene was secured, and a search warrant was procured.
Back at the station, the investigative process commenced with the questioning of Iyanna.
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