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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Gruesome Discovery
- A man and his wife found a decapitated, decomposed body in Nichols Creek.
- The body lacked a head and hands, hindering immediate identification.
Severed Hands
- Months later, a hunter's dog found a severed hand in Waukesha County.
- A search revealed the other hand, raising suspicions of a link to the Sheboygan body.
Rhys's Disappearance
- Milwaukee PD found a missing person report for Rhys Pocan, matching the timeframe and a gallbladder surgery scar.
- This led to the identification of the Jane Doe as Rhys.