Casefile True Crime
Case 274: Benjamin Amato
Mar 2, 2024
Investigating the suspicious death of Benjamin Amato, initially believed to be an accident but revealed to be murder. Clues suggest a brutal attack on Ben, with suspects Cheryl and Chad explored. Intricate plots, proposed murder schemes, and unexpected twists. Illuminating Ben's financial revelations and motives behind his murder. Trial of Cheryl Kunkle, emotional testimonies, doubts, and guilty verdict. Unsolved double homicide in Easy Street, unresolved case with lingering questions.
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- Ben Amato's murder was initially thought to be an accident but was eventually revealed to be a brutal homicide with evidence of foul play.
- The investigation into Ben Amato's murder uncovered intricate personal relationships, including a custody dispute with his ex-partner Cheryl Kunkle, providing a motive for suspicion.
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Investigation into Ben Amato's Murder Unfolds
Ben Amato was found dead in his home in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains after friends and family grew concerned over his disappearance. Forensic investigation revealed he was killed by multiple blows to the head with an unknown blunt object, initially thought to be an accident. Detectives discovered a bloody boot print at the scene, indicating foul play and eventually leading to the conclusion that Ben Amato was a victim of murder.
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