Crime Junkie
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Hugues de la Plaza
Jan 1, 2024
In this episode, the hosts discuss the mysterious death of Hugues de la Plaza, exploring potential motives and questioning the suicide theory. They highlight surprising revelations and new evidence, including unknown DNA on the victim's watchband. The chapter also delves into the theory of contact and the possibility of more unreported homicides. Don't miss the sponsor ads for Carvana Value Tracker and the new season of True Detective!
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Quick takeaways
- The investigation into the mysterious death of Hugues de la Plaza suggests a potential cover-up by the police, as independent examiners found evidence of homicide while the authorities ruled it as a suicide.
- The unresolved case of Hugues de la Plaza's death highlights the need for a thorough and impartial investigation, as his family and friends believe that a killer may still be at large.
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Oog De La Plaza found dead in his apartment
36-year-old Oog De La Plaza is found brutally murdered in his San Francisco apartment. The police discover pools of blood both inside and outside his apartment, but the investigation leads them to believe it was a suicide. However, independent reviews by a Marin County medical examiner and French investigators conclude that it was a homicide. New evidence including unknown DNA on Oog's broken watch band supports this theory. The SFPD and LAPD have both reviewed the case, but it remains unsolved.
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