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She Refused to Accept “Case Closed” #truecrimeshorts #truecrimestories #crimejunkies #podcast

May 13, 2026 / 01:29

This episode discusses the case of Spencer, a young man who died under mysterious circumstances, with guests Kelly and Ashley sharing their perspectives. Key topics include the investigation by Fresno PD, the emotional impact of the detective's comments, and Kelly's personal journey in seeking justice for her son.

Kelly recounts a conversation with a detective who claimed Spencer died from natural causes and suggested that his struggles with alcohol were now over. This comment provoked strong reactions from Ashley, who emphasized the insensitivity of such remarks. Despite the detective's statement, Kelly remained focused on uncovering the truth.

Kelly began her own investigation shortly after Spencer's death, driven by a mother's determination to find answers. She expressed frustration over the lack of evidence collected by the police, which contributed to the case being labeled as closed.

The episode highlights the challenges faced by families dealing with loss and the lengths to which they will go to seek justice. Kelly's story serves as a testament to the resilience of a mother fighting for her child's legacy.

TLDR

Kelly investigates her son's death after police close the case, highlighting the emotional turmoil and determination of a grieving mother.

Episode

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She says that one of the detectives on the case is like, "Listen, your son died from natural causes.
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There's no evidence of a homicide here. Case closed. Your son struggled with alcohol use. At
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least now you don't have to worry about him relapsing." Okay, Ashley. >> [laughter]
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>> I've been in recovery for 4 years, and I hope to God that you would prefer me
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here and like doing well, but maybe struggling here and there than, I don't know, dead? If someone dared say that to
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my face, so help me God. And we reached out to the Fresno PD for comment, not just about this specific interaction,
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but any comment about this case as a whole, and they declined. But Kelly is a better woman than me because she told us
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that even though it was jarring for her to hear that, and obviously it stuck with her,
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>> she didn't have any ill will against that detective. She's had a lot of people say strange things to her after
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her son passed, so she could look past that. What she couldn't look past was the case closed, no evidence of a
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homicide stuff. Yeah. We don't have evidence because we didn't do anything to collect
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evidence. Like that's that's the issue here, right? >> But if they want evidence, fine. Kelly's
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going to give them evidence cuz little did they know just days after Kelly learned that Spencer had died, she
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started doing her own investigation. And there is nothing like the power of a mother on a mission.

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Episode Highlights

  • A Mother's Resolve
    Kelly, determined to find answers, begins her own investigation after her son's death.
    “There's nothing like the power of a mother on a mission.”
    @ 01m 26s
    May 13, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • There's no evidence of a homicide here. Case closed.
    She Refused to Accept “Case Closed” #truecrimeshorts #truecrimestories #crimejunkies #podcast
  • There's nothing like the power of a mother on a mission.
    She Refused to Accept “Case Closed” #truecrimeshorts #truecrimestories #crimejunkies #podcast

Key Moments

  • Case Closed00:05
  • Mother's Investigation01:26