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Murder in the Family

Jul 13, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Initial Suspicion

  • Maggie Lacassio was found murdered in her Coral Gables home.
  • Her son, Eddie Jr., immediately suspected his father, Edward Lacassio Sr., due to their strained relationship and history of abuse.
ANECDOTE

Alibis and Evidence

  • Edward Lacassio Sr. had a solid alibi, supported by security camera footage.
  • A gym bag containing evidence, including DNA, was found near the scene, not belonging to the husband.
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The Gym Bag and the White Pickup

  • A gym bag with the killer's bloody clothes and the victim's credit cards was found.
  • This discovery led to the identification of Michael Lacassio, Edward's brother, as a suspect due to his white pickup truck matching a witness's description.
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