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POLICE LEFT EVIDENCE ON THE STREET?!? #truecrime #crimejunkie #podcast

October 17, 2025 / 00:42

This episode discusses the investigation of a woman's murder in Elkhart, Indiana, focusing on police procedures and community response. Key topics include the handling of evidence and the family's vigil.

The host questions the effectiveness of the Elkhart police investigation after a woman is attacked as she exits her car. The car remains untouched by police, raising concerns about evidence preservation.

Family members hold a vigil at the murder site, where the car is still present. The lack of police tape and the potential trampling of evidence by mourners are highlighted as significant issues.

The episode raises critical questions about police accountability and the impact of their actions on ongoing investigations.

TLDR

The episode critiques police handling of a murder investigation in Elkhart, focusing on evidence preservation and community response.

Episode

0:42
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Do me a quick poll. You tell me if this is a good investigation. A woman is attacked as she's getting out
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of her car. That car is left untouched by police. When Jessica's family shows up the next day to hold a vigil where
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she was murdered, the car is there. No tape. It hasn't been taken away. Like nothing. And I mean, people there don't
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know, so they're like putting candles on the car, potentially trampling evidence
00:00:31
that now you can never go back and get. I think Elkhart police would say they did a good job in the investigation, but
00:00:39
what do you say?

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Episode Highlights

  • Jessica's Vigil
    Jessica's family holds a vigil at the scene of her murder, but the police left the car untouched.
    “The car is there. No tape. It hasn't been taken away.”
    @ 00m 17s
    October 17, 2025
  • Investigation Doubts
    The police believe they did a good job, but questions remain about the investigation.
    “What do you say?”
    @ 00m 39s
    October 17, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Like nothing. And I mean, people there don't know.
    POLICE LEFT EVIDENCE ON THE STREET?!? #truecrime #crimejunkie #podcast
  • Potentially trampling evidence that now you can never go back and get.
    POLICE LEFT EVIDENCE ON THE STREET?!? #truecrime #crimejunkie #podcast

Key Moments

  • Vigil Scene00:15
  • Evidence Mishandling00:28
  • Investigation Questions00:39