MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Looking for Love (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
24 snips
Dec 22, 2025 A young man realizes he's connected to a murder victim after seeing the news and frantically searches old chat logs. As he investigates, a web of relationships unfolds, revealing a secret affair with a police officer. The story explores Jesse's tragic circumstances, the chaotic night leading to his death, and the shocking twists during the investigation. As detectives piece together timelines and interrogate involved parties, a chilling confrontation leads to the arrest and conviction of the killer. This gripping tale of love, betrayal, and justice captivates throughout.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Discovery Via Old Chat Logs
- A young man watching local news in 2004 recognized a murder victim from old chat logs and printed the conversations.
- He rushed to police with the logs, triggering an investigation that linked online talks to the crime.
Night At The Club And New Connection
- Jesse Valencia met Ed McDevitt at a club, brought him home, and hoped for a relationship rather than casual hookups.
- They spent the night together and planned to meet again, setting up the timeline before Jesse's death.
Body Found Near Campus Lawn
- A student found a nearly naked body in the grass with flies around it, initially assuming a drunk passerby.
- The scene revealed a deep throat wound and signs of strangulation, shifting it to a homicide.