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Sneak peek: Fatal First Date

October 31, 2024 / 03:36

This episode covers the tragic story of Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith, who were victims of a violent crime during their first date. Key discussions include the timeline of events leading up to the crime, the emotional impact on friends and family, and the investigation that followed.

Leslie and Chris met for a date on the night before Thanksgiving, but their evening took a horrific turn. Leslie texted a friend saying something felt off, which was the last communication before the incident.

Friends and family recount their shock and anxiety as they learned about the crime. One friend, Jeff, describes the moment he discovered Chris's body and the chaos that ensued when he called 911.

The episode features insights from the lead crime scene investigator, who discusses the challenges faced during the investigation. The emotional toll on the victims' families is also highlighted, emphasizing the senselessness of the violence.

This episode serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of crime on individuals and communities.

TLDR

Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith's first date ends tragically when they become victims of a violent crime, shocking their friends and family.

Episode

3:36
00:00:00
[Music] this wasn't just a crime scene was it no it was not this one was bad two innocent people that were on
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their first date had their lives destroyed for what [Music] reason how well did Leslie Reeves know
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Chris Smith first date Chris was in a band and a singer and they had connected and he
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asked a route the night before Thanksgiving they decided just to meet up go to the
00:00:45
bar he lived 65 mil away in a really small farming Community the bar that night was very
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busy the place was packed wall to- wall Chris Leslie were talking a lot laughing getting along with everyone
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around them she texted me around 10 and she said everything's going okay she did
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then text a second text that said I feel like something's a little bit off or something I'm not sure what she meant
00:01:19
was that text the last time you heard from Leslie Reeves mhm yes it was did you try texting her in the
00:01:29
morning morning mhm and did she respond no I just started driving towards Farmersville because I had the address
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and called the police department in that area Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
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this is Jeff hi I'm greatly concerned about my friend can someone do a welfare check what are you feeling at this point
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Nana a lot of anxiety because I don't know what I'm going to walk into uh going up there to this house
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that I pulled up in front of the address and then who came while you're sitting there while I'm sitting there uh who's
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this uh woman parked I said well maybe I'll roll my window down and talk to her I asked her
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if she was checking on Chris and she said she was checking on her friend and that's when I went up to the
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door I saw all the back door was broken and then I saw Chris laying there and then I ran back to my car and called
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911 nobody's answering the door and and the back window shattered and like the body under the foot I fell on the
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floor I'm only 16 I can't deal with this I was in shock I think Sheriff's Office Jeff Jeff give me
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some help I got one alive and one dead I just remember them bringing Chris out on
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the stretcher to the ambulance I remember there being a sheet over him so it made me panic a little
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bit I got a call from our Command Center in Springfield you are the lead crime scene
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investigator yes were you really prepared for what you faced when you walked into that house I was
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not why would somebody do this to him why would they try to hurt my baby that's all I kept thinking he's my baby
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someone hurt him going on a first date and they both end up getting shot it's insane

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most shocking
  • 85
    Most heartbreaking
  • 80
    Most emotional
  • 80
    Most unpredictable

Episode Highlights

  • Tragic First Date
    Two innocent people had their lives destroyed on what was supposed to be a joyful first date.
    “Bad two innocent people that were on their first date had their lives destroyed for what?”
    @ 00m 15s
    October 31, 2024
  • A Disturbing Discovery
    A friend discovers the aftermath of a horrific crime scene, leading to panic and confusion.
    “I got one alive and one dead.”
    @ 02m 51s
    October 31, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • Why would they try to hurt my baby?
    Sneak peek: Fatal First Date
  • It's insane.
    Sneak peek: Fatal First Date

Key Moments

  • First Date Horror00:15
  • Anxiety and Panic01:53
  • Shocking Discovery02:24
  • Crime Scene Investigation03:10
  • Parental Fear03:21

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