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A Shocking Discovery in Lake Erie ⚠️ #CaseFilesDarkWaters

March 28, 2026 / 01:25

This episode covers the discovery of a body in Lake Erie, the investigation surrounding the case, and the impact on the local community. Key discussions include the details of the incident on Independence Day 2017, the identity of the victim, and the ongoing efforts to solve the mystery.

The episode begins with the account of a family boating near Dunkirk, New York, who found a body in the water. Initial assumptions were that it was a blow-up doll, but they soon realized it was a human being.

Details about the condition of the body are shared, including the lack of hair and clothing. The episode discusses the challenges faced by authorities in identifying the victim and the implications for the community.

Listeners hear about the investigation's progress and the emotional toll on the families involved. The episode highlights the importance of community awareness and support in such tragic circumstances.

TLDR

A family discovers a body in Lake Erie, leading to an investigation and community impact.

Episode

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[music] >> The fourth largest lake in the USA, Lake Erie. It sits on the boundary of Canada to the
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north and also borders four US states. >> [music] >> But on American [music] Independence Day
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2017, a family out boating on Lake Erie noticed something out of the ordinary off the shore of Dunkirk, New York.
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>> [music] >> They believed it was a blow-up doll cuz it was floating in the water.
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The boaters approached and realized it wasn't a blow-up doll, it was a human
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being. The body appeared to be female, but it had been ravaged by the waters and marine life.
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She did not have a top on. She had no hair. All her hair was gone. And she just had
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>> [music] >> a floral bikini bottom.

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Episode Highlights

  • Discovery on Lake Erie
    On Independence Day 2017, boaters found a body floating in Lake Erie, initially mistaking it for a doll.
    “They believed it was a blow-up doll.”
    @ 00m 42s
    March 28, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • They believed it was a blow-up doll.
    A Shocking Discovery in Lake Erie ⚠️ #CaseFilesDarkWaters
  • It wasn't a blow-up doll, it was a human being.
    A Shocking Discovery in Lake Erie ⚠️ #CaseFilesDarkWaters
  • She had no hair. All her hair was gone.
    A Shocking Discovery in Lake Erie ⚠️ #CaseFilesDarkWaters

Key Moments

  • Independence Day Discovery00:31
  • Shocking Realization00:49
  • Disturbing Details01:14