Anatomy of Murder The Fall (LeeAnn Fletcher)
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Oct 7, 2025 Trisha Cahoon, a close relative of victim Leanne Fletcher, shares her heartbreaking firsthand account of the investigation into Leanne's suspicious death. She reveals the troubling dynamics between Leanne and her partner, Jay Tolson, as their relationship soured amid jealousy. The family faced frustrations with the initial police response, leading to their own investigation that uncovered critical blood evidence. Trisha discusses their social media campaign that pressured authorities and the eventual indictment of Tolson, who attempted to flee but was captured in Maine.
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Small-Town Roots And Generosity
- Leanne Fletcher grew up in Kitty Hawk and was known as generous, outgoing, and deeply connected to her community.
- Her cousin Trisha describes Leanne as someone who would give the shirt off her back and help neighbors anonymously.
Generosity Turned Complicated
- Leanne invited John "Jay" Tolson to stay after meeting him at a bar and later started a brief romantic relationship with him.
- She told him to leave when she suspected he was seeing someone else and put his belongings on her porch.
911 Call And Critical Injury
- On July 22, 2020, Jay Tolson called 911 reporting he found Leanne nude and barely breathing in the bathtub.
- First responders noted severe head swelling and jaundice, prompting MedFlight and ICU admission.