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Journalist tipped on arrest of former Quincy prosecutor Curtis Lovelace

February 21, 2016 / 01:05

This episode discusses the arrest of Curtis and the surrounding investigation. Key topics include reactions to the indictment, communication with the state's attorney, and insights from a coworker who was a witness.

The episode opens with a conversation about the moment the state's attorney informed about Curtis's impending arrest. The attorney hinted that it had been in the works for some time, prompting immediate concern.

Listeners hear about the host's prior knowledge of the investigation through a coworker who had been interviewed as a witness. This coworker was reluctant to share details, creating a sense of suspense.

As the discussion unfolds, the host reflects on the atmosphere in the community and the uncertainty surrounding the case, highlighting the tension felt by those involved.

The episode captures the complexities of the situation, revealing how rumors and official communications shaped the responses of those connected to the case.

TLDR

The episode covers Curtis's arrest and the community's reaction to the investigation.

Episode

1:05

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So, take me back to when Curtis is arrested or when when the indictment comes down, the word comes out that the

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investigation. Okay. So, what's the reaction to every from everyone? I received a phone call from the state's

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attorney uh who said, "You might want to make sure you're free this afternoon because

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there's going to be an arrest." And I said, "Oh, okay." And I said, "Got any hints?" He goes, "Well, it's been in the

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works for a while." And when he said that, he didn't have to say anymore. I knew what it was. Had you gotten wind

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that there was an investigation? I Yes. I had a coworker who was a witness who was interviewed. Okay. And she didn't

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say anything until I caught a rumor somewhere in town and went to her and I said, "Did you know they've reopened the

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case?" And she just looked at me like, "How do you know that?" And I'm like, "Is there a reason you're not telling me

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this?" And she wouldn't tell me. She's like, "We can't talk about it." So I'm like, "Okay." Okay. And that that was

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probably about a couple of weeks before I got the call saying, "You need to have

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your afternoon free

Episode Highlights

The Call
A state's attorney warns of an impending arrest, hinting at a long-ongoing investigation.
“You might want to make sure you're free this afternoon because there's going to be an arrest.”
@ 00m 17s
February 21, 2016
Rumors of Reopening
A coworker’s silence raises suspicions about a reopened case.
“Did you know they've reopened the case?”
@ 00m 48s
February 21, 2016

Episode Quotes

Did you know they've reopened the case?
Journalist tipped on arrest of former Quincy prosecutor Curtis Lovelace

Key Moments

The Warning00:17
Investigation Rumors00:48