The Disappearance of Kelly Dwyer
Summary
This episode investigates the 2013 disappearance of Kelly Dwyer, a young woman in Milwaukee who vanished after a date with Chris Sacco. Detectives uncover evidence linking Sacco to the crime, including a cadaver dog alert in his apartment and a missing travel golf bag, leading to his conviction for child pornography and drug possession. After Kelly's remains are discovered in a rural area near Sacco's known route, he is charged with reckless homicide and strangulation. Despite a defense arguing the evidence was circumstantial, a jury finds Sacco guilty, resulting in a 31-year prison sentence.
Topics discussed
Intro: Lauren Malloy's mother's murder
Sponsor: Nissan Rogue
Kelly Dwyer's disappearance and community reaction
Kelly's social life and dating habits
The night of October 10th at Allium bar
Kelly's background and relationship with Chris Sacco
Chris Sacco's background and relationship dynamics
Chanel Royston's visit and bad feeling
Concerns about bruises and other men
Sponsors: Squarespace and Rhode Island
Surveillance video of Kelly entering the building
Interview with Chris Sacco and contradictions
Search of apartment and phone evidence
Cadaver dog alerts and shift to homicide
Discovery of child pornography and arrest
Megan's testimony and missing golf bag
Tracking Sacco's movements and body disposal theory
Sponsors: Chime and Culligan
The Mouse House trip and buying sneakers
Discovery of remains and charging decision
Sponsors: Maurice's and Otherworld podcast
Trial, verdict, and sentencing
Outro: The Woman in the Woods
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