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Investigating the disappearance of Lori Ann Slesinski

September 23, 2022 / 02:04

This episode of 48 Hours covers the mysterious disappearance of Auburn University graduate Gloria Slazinski in 2006, the investigation into her friend Rick Ennis, and the shocking events surrounding her case.

Gloria Slazinski was last seen on June 10, 2006, when she planned to meet her friend Lindsey Braun. The last footage of her was captured at a Walmart, but she never arrived at Lindsey's house.

Four days later, Gloria's car exploded in a cul-de-sac, prompting investigators to focus on Rick Ennis, the last person to see her. He had scratch marks on him, raising suspicions.

Retired state trooper John Clark revealed a disturbing detail about Ennis's past, claiming he once said he killed his parents when he was 12 years old.

The episode highlights the fear and uncertainty surrounding Gloria's disappearance, as her mother, Arlene Slazinski, expressed her deep concern for her daughter's safety.

TLDR

The episode investigates the disappearance of Gloria Slazinski and the involvement of her friend Rick Ennis in the case.

Episode

2:04
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well The Disappearance of an Auburn University graduate in 2006 has remained a mystery for years Peter Van Sant takes
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a closer look at how a friend then ended up being tried for the murder for this week's 48 hours
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on June 10th 2006 Gloria slazinski a recent Auburn University graduate in Alabama planned to have a girls night
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with her best friend Lindsey Braun she called me around 6 30 and said I'm going to stop by the store pick up the drink
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mixes and then I'll be headed to your house but Lori never showed up and this Walmart video is the last image of her
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initially her disappearance was treated as a missing person's case but everything changed when four days
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after she vanished her car suddenly exploded on a desolate cul-de-sac the car was right here dead in the
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center and engulfing flames Mark Whitaker is a special agent with the Alabama State Bureau of
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Investigation was Lori in this car Lori was not in the vehicle Lori's mother Arlene slicinski was
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beyond frightened feelings were just unbelievable of fear and knowing something really bad has
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happened investigators soon focused on one of Lori's friends Rick Ennis tonight he had anything to do with Laurie's
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disappearance but police say Ennis was the last person to see Lori that day he had scratch marks on him and there was
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something else about Rick Ennis something that happened when he was 12 years old retired state trooper John
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Clark sitting back there in that seat behind you and I said where are your parents he
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looks right back at me and he says I killed them both and a reminder you can catch 48 hours
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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 75
    Most heartbreaking
  • 75
    Biggest twist
  • 70
    Most emotional

Episode Highlights

  • The Last Image
    Walmart video captures the last sighting of Lori before she vanished.
    “This Walmart video is the last image of her.”
    @ 00m 41s
    September 23, 2022
  • The Disappearance of Lori Slazinski
    A 2006 mystery surrounding an Auburn University graduate's disappearance and the investigation that followed.
    “Lori's mother was beyond frightened.”
    @ 01m 18s
    September 23, 2022
  • A Chilling Confession
    Rick Ennis, the last person to see Lori, had a disturbing past revelation.
    “He looks right back at me and he says I killed them both.”
    @ 01m 55s
    September 23, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • Feelings were just unbelievable of fear.
    Investigating the disappearance of Lori Ann Slesinski
  • I killed them both.
    Investigating the disappearance of Lori Ann Slesinski

Key Moments

  • Last Seen00:38
  • Car Explosion00:52
  • Fear and Fright01:18
  • Investigation Focus01:25
  • Chilling Past01:44

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