
This episode of True Crime Garage covers the mysterious deaths of Kevin Ives and Don Henry, two boys found dead on train tracks in Arkansas in 1987. Key discussions include the train incident, the investigation by local law enforcement, and the autopsy findings that sparked controversy.
The episode begins with the train crew's harrowing experience as they discover the boys lying on the tracks. Engineer Steven Shyer and conductor Jerry Tomlin describe the moments leading up to the tragic event, including the discovery of a gun near the boys.
As the investigation unfolds, law enforcement initially treats the case as an accident or suicide, much to the dismay of the boys' families. The parents express their concerns over the handling of the case, especially regarding the medical examiner's ruling of accidental death due to drug use.
Subsequent autopsies reveal inconsistencies, leading to a grand jury investigation that questions the initial findings. Dr. Burton, brought in for a third autopsy, uncovers evidence suggesting foul play, including injuries inconsistent with being hit by a train.
The episode concludes with the families' ongoing fight for justice and the numerous questions surrounding the boys' deaths, including what happened during the hours leading up to the tragedy.
Kevin Ives and Don Henry's mysterious deaths on train tracks raise questions of foul play and flawed investigations in 1987 Arkansas.

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You'd have to have the nerves of steel to lay there on that track.Boys on the Tracks /// Part 1 /// 93
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Why were they murdered?Boys on the Tracks /// Part 1 /// 93