Crime Junkie MURDERED: Oakey "Al" Kite
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Sep 1, 2025 Agent Tom Sobieski from the Aurora Police Department shares insights into the haunting 2004 murder of Oakey 'Al' Kite. Delving into the chilling scene of Al's death, he discusses missing clues and the complexities surrounding the investigation. Sobieski reveals how emerging technology has brought new hope to solving this cold case. A revealing chat about Al's last interactions also unveils suspicious relationships, emphasizing the tangled web of deceit. The conversation invites listeners to engage in community awareness for justice.
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Discovery Of The Crime Scene
- Co-workers discovered Al missing when he failed to show up for work and his cell was found on top of a payphone and sold back to them.
- Officers entered his locked townhome with permission and found him dead in a blood-soaked basement room with a bath mat covering his upper body.
Evidence Of A Staged Cleanup
- Investigators found knives soaking in bleach and keys in the sink that unlocked Al's front door, implying the killer attempted to destroy evidence yet left the front-door keys behind.
- The signed rental agreement for the basement and a handwritten phone number for "Robert" tied a likely stranger to the scene.
The Mysterious 'Robert Cooper'
- Witnesses and Al's acquaintances repeatedly mentioned a man named Robert Cooper who responded to the basement rental ad and paid money but never moved in.
- The name, phone, references and address on his rental application were later found to be fake, deepening suspicion that "Robert" was an alias used by the suspect.