The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories Episode 290 - The Farmhouse Conspiracy - The Murder of Ryan Cooper
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Discovery At Dawn
- Aaron Cooper arrived after a frantic 4:30 a.m. call and found Karina screaming over Ryan's body in his recliner.
- The three children were stunned in a back bedroom while first responders confirmed Ryan was dead from two gunshots to the face.
Missing Casing Raised Suspicion
- The initial crime scene showed no forced entry, no theft, and a single .22 casing, creating unanswered questions about how the murder occurred.
- That missing casing later became a pivotal piece linking the weapon to a suspect once recovered.
Rumors And The 'Gay Best Friend'
- Houston Danker was introduced as a rumored affair partner and initially denied romantic involvement, calling himself Karina's "gay best friend."
- Police found nothing notable in the first phone extractions, and small-town rumors complicated early leads.