Crime Curious

On Christmas Eve 2019, 25‑year‑old hairstylist Kevin Bacon left his home in Swartz Creek, Michigan, for what he believed would be a simple meetup arranged through a dating app. When he failed to show up for Christmas breakfast, his family’s worry sparked a search that uncovered a nightmare. Investigators traced Kevin’s last messages to the rural home of Mark Latunski, a man with a long history of severe mental illness and alarming behavior. What police found there stunned even seasoned detectives.
This episode examines Kevin’s vibrant life, the digital trail that led authorities to the truth, and the systemic failures that allowed a dangerous individual to slip through the cracks. It’s a story of a community shaken, a family forever changed, and the urgent questions raised about safety in the age of online connection.

 

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Music By: Michael Drzewiecki
Cover Art By: Charnell

Police release gruesome details in Michigan Grindr slaying (nbcnews.com)

Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com)

Documents reveal Mark David Latunski's long pattern of disturbing behavior (abc12.com)

Parents of slain Swartz Creek man talk about son, homicide investigation - mlive.com= great article about kevin

UM-Flint students, staff share memories of Kevin Bacon - mlive.com great article with info from friends

Husband of accused killer Mark Latunski speaks out to defend himself, reacts to social media claims | News | wnem.com

Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com)

Detroit’s Most Disturbing Triangle. 

In the summer of 1982, Detroit police walked into an apartment that would haunt investigators for decades. Inside was the body of 33‑year‑old Robert Beckowitz — a quiet, ordinary man whose life took a shocking turn after watching TV with his girlfriend and his best friend in his home. What followed was a twisted mix of betrayal, drugs, and a crime so bizarre it still sits on the edge of urban legend.

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The Degenerates (2021) - IMDb

Robert Allen Beckowitz (1948-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial

The Murder of Robert Beckowitz: One of Detroit’s Most Vile Cases | by Amanda Barker | Medium

The Murder of Robert Beckowitz - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki

The Devil is in the Details – Loof Lirpa

This is a case that we did five years ago as our very first bonus episode! We are redoing it today because now there has been a conviction and justice has been served. In August 1981, 34‑year‑old Sylvia Quayle was found murdered inside her Cherry Hills Village home—a brutal crime that shattered a quiet Colorado community. For decades, the case sat cold despite tireless investigative work. In this episode, we trace the shocking violence of that night, the forensic dead ends, and the breakthrough that finally came nearly 40 years later through forensic genealogy. What unfolds is a story of persistence, science, and a family’s long wait for justice

The heartbreaking conclusion to the murder case of Michael and Alex Smith who were reported missing by their mother claiming she had been carjacked in Union South Carolina, 1994. 

 

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Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef

30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina

Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News

https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423

Susan Smith - Wikipedia

Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole

Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

When 23‑year‑old Susan Smith tearfully told police that a stranger had carjacked her vehicle with her two sons still inside, the nation rallied behind her. For nine days, her emotional pleas dominated headlines and sparked a massive manhunt across South Carolina. But as inconsistencies in her story emerged, investigators began to suspect that the real story was far darker than anyone imagined.

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Music By: Michael Drzewiecki
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Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef

30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina

Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News

https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423

Susan Smith - Wikipedia

Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole

Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons