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Sneak peek: Tracking the Murders of Israel Keyes

May 07, 2020 / 03:12

This episode covers the chilling details of serial killer Israel Keyes, his methods, and his victims, including Samantha Koenig. Key discussions include the items seized from Keyes' jail cell, the significance of the 11 skulls believed to represent his victims, and the randomness of his selections. The episode highlights Keyes' dual life and meticulous planning in committing his crimes across various states.

Keyes is described as incredibly bright and lethal, with no one in his life aware of his actions. The episode features Samantha Koenig, an 18-year-old girl from Alaska, who became one of his victims. It discusses the horror of her abduction and the impact on her family.

The conversation touches on Keyes' travel habits, where he would rent cars and drive thousands of miles to commit his crimes in different locations, including Seattle, Oregon, and Ohio. The episode raises questions about other potential victims and the ongoing search for families affected by Keyes' actions.

TLDR

Israel Keyes, a serial killer, meticulously planned his crimes, including the abduction of Samantha Koenig, leaving families searching for answers.

Episode

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once i started you know and there was nothing else like it [Music] what are you holding in your hands now
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these are items that were seized out of israel keys jail cell has the public ever been shown this before
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no these skulls are drawn in blood the blood where do you believe the blood came from i think it was israel's blood
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israel keys is a serial killer who hid his crimes for many years he was meticulous
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he was incredibly bright and he was incredibly lethal and the significance of 11 skulls what
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is that we believe that 11 is the total number of victims i don't think anybody in his family his
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friends his relationships his spouses had any idea what he was doing it gives me the chills
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to think i had talked to him had known him that's where i got my kicks i guess was
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being able to live two different lives and have no one have a clue unless you heard him talk about the
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murders you would not know that he was a serial killer with keys it wasn't about a particular victim it was
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about a location why did he pick these folks i didn't it was just random samantha koenig is an
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18 year old girl who was raised and lived in alaska she went to high school here
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she worked at the coffee stand she was a young girl working her job i am terrified of what she went
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through at this point samantha is just she's making coffee she has no idea her entire life is about to change
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in a horrible way no people never expected stuff to happen he would wait until he had the victims
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under control and then that's when i think the the real monster came out there's a specific way i wanted things
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done very specific way i want things to happen and i have the whole thing planned out i
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have everything i need to do it he loves to travel every time i drive i'd be looking for places good places to do
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stuff you'll see locations in seattle gresham oregon port angeles washington he would rent
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cars he would drive thousands of miles he would take people from one state and he would bury them in other states
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san diego tijuana salt lake city utah cleveland ohio edmond washington fort wayne indiana
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there are potential victims wherever israel key is traveled do you believe that this weapon
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somewhere in the united states may have been used to kill someone it's possible i had big plans for that
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[Music] we know that there are families out there whose loved ones died at the hands of israel keys right
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now we're just trying to find them

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Episode Highlights

  • The Dual Life of Israel Keyes
    Israel Keyes hid his crimes for years, living two different lives without a clue from anyone.
    “I guess was being able to live two different lives.”
    @ 00m 58s
    May 07, 2020
  • The Randomness of His Victims
    Keyes chose victims randomly, with no particular motive behind his selections.
    “It was just random.”
    @ 01m 22s
    May 07, 2020
  • Samantha Koenig's Tragic Fate
    Samantha Koenig, an 18-year-old barista, had no idea her life was about to change forever.
    “She has no idea her entire life is about to change.”
    @ 01m 41s
    May 07, 2020

Episode Quotes

  • He was incredibly bright and he was incredibly lethal.
    Sneak peek: Tracking the Murders of Israel Keyes
  • It gives me the chills to think I had talked to him.
    Sneak peek: Tracking the Murders of Israel Keyes

Key Moments

  • Meticulous Killer00:32
  • Chilling Realization00:53
  • Random Victims01:22
  • Tragic Innocence01:41

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