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Crime Junkie
WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 1
Feb 17, 2025
The chilling case of Rhys Pocan, a young mother who vanished in Milwaukee during the '80s, unravels amidst eerie discoveries and community heartache. The investigation reveals a disturbing pattern of similar murders, suggesting a deeper issue at play. Personal accounts highlight the emotional toll on her family and the societal neglect of missing Indigenous women. As detectives struggle with inconsistent alibis and shocking confessions, a resurgence of hope emerges with renewed community efforts and potential forensic breakthroughs.
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- The investigation into Rhys Pocan's murder highlights systemic neglect regarding Indigenous women, impacting the urgency and thoroughness of law enforcement responses.
- Renewed interest in Rhys' case has uncovered potential connections to other unsolved murders, emphasizing the need for comprehensive investigations across similar incidents.
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Discovery of a Gruesome Murder
The episode begins with the discovery of a decapitated body in Wisconsin, identified later as Reese Pocan. A caller reported the incident to the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office, indicating he stumbled upon the body while walking his dog. Upon arrival, authorities found the corpse severely decomposed, with missing head and hands, complicating identification. Despite this gruesome scene, the initial determination of the death cause was left undetermined, raising questions about the investigative protocols of the time.
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