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Why Did a 77 Year Old Father Break Down His Daughter's Door? #truecrime #crimejunkie #DNA

September 08, 2025 / 01:42

This episode covers the tragic story of Art and his daughter Jodie, focusing on the shocking discovery of Jodie in her bedroom.

Art, at 77 years old, breaks down the door to Jodie's room after she and a man do not respond. He initially sees them in bed, but when he checks again, he finds Jodie lifeless and covered in blood.

The episode details Art's frantic 911 call as he attempts CPR on his daughter, highlighting the devastating moment that changes his life forever.

Listeners hear about the panic and confusion surrounding the situation, as well as the emotional toll it takes on Art and his family.

TLDR

Art discovers his daughter Jodie lifeless in her bedroom, leading to a frantic 911 call and a life-altering tragedy.

Episode

1:42
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Now the Sarins are starting to panic. So at 77 years old, Art throws himself against the door and breaks it down. Now
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the lights are on inside the condo and the Sarins head straight for their daughter's bedroom. Art opens the door
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and even though the room is dark, in the shadows he sees two people in bed. It looks like Jodie with a man and it looks
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like they're having sex. and he's obviously taken aback, probably a little embarrassed, probably mad at whoever
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this man is. So, he quickly shuts the door and calls out is basically like, "Listen, you need to get decent. You
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both need to come out to the living room. We are going to be here waiting for you."
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>> And honestly, I would probably be stewing a little bit, but a few minutes go by and then some more and no one
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comes out to join Art and Lois in the living room. Not even Jodie. So, I don't know if it's stewing as much as it is
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just like something's wrong. Like they're getting curious, something's going on. So, Art gets up to check again
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just to like nudge the two along. >> But this is when everything shifts. Not just like his perception of things, but
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it's like Art's whole world flips on its axis in this moment, and forever his life is going to be changed. When he
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opens the door, the man isn't in Jod's room anymore. It is just his daughter laying naked and lifeless on the bed
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covered in blood. She's not breathing. She's actually cold to the touch. All of which Art tells to a 911 operator in a
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frantic call. Based on their recommendation, he moves Jod from the bed to the floor to begin CPR. But there
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is no saving

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 95
    Most heartbreaking
  • 90
    Most shocking
  • 90
    Most unpredictable
  • 88
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • A Father's Discovery
    Art breaks down the door to find a shocking scene in his daughter's bedroom.
    “It is just his daughter laying naked and lifeless on the bed.”
    @ 01m 16s
    September 08, 2025
  • Frantic Call for Help
    Art calls 911 in a panic after discovering his daughter unresponsive.
    “She's not breathing.”
    @ 01m 27s
    September 08, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Art's whole world flips on its axis in this moment.
    Why Did a 77 Year Old Father Break Down His Daughter's Door? #truecrime #crimejunkie #DNA
  • She's actually cold to the touch.
    Why Did a 77 Year Old Father Break Down His Daughter's Door? #truecrime #crimejunkie #DNA

Key Moments

  • Shocking Discovery01:16
  • Desperate Measures01:37