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First Love, Then Murder

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Apr 21, 2025
Detective Bill Ford from the Medford Police Department, known for investigating the shocking murder of Aaron Fryer, shares gripping insights into a teenager's chilling disappearance. He reveals how a forbidden relationship spiraled into tragedy. The podcast dives into the disturbing 911 call and the emotional struggle of the victim's family. Ford discusses the tangled web of love triangles, violent encounters, and the heartbreaking consequences of trauma within familial bonds, making listeners question the nature of justice and accountability.
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ANECDOTE

Sierra's Early Morning Witness

  • Sierra heard glass breaking and smelling a fight in her dad's house early that morning.
  • She was frightened to leave her room and saw two young men outside, one being Ellie's boyfriend Gavin.
ANECDOTE

Gavin Confesses to Killing Aaron

  • Gavin admitted to killing Aaron by hitting him five or six times with a baseball bat.
  • Physical evidence confirmed Aaron died from blunt force trauma to the head.
INSIGHT

Ellie as Murder Mastermind?

  • Ellie texted Gavin urging him to "make sure he's dead by the time we leave" the house.
  • Detective Ford believes Ellie was the mastermind pushing for her father's murder.
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