Ep. 122 | The Murder of Konerak Sinthasomphone
Summary
Hosts Kelsey and Taylor examine the 1991 murder of 14-year-old Konerak Sinthasomphone by Jeffrey Dahmer. They detail how police ignored eyewitnesses and returned the drugged, injured boy to Dahmer’s apartment. The episode critiques the officers' negligence, potential bias, and failure to check Dahmer’s prior sex offender record.
Topics discussed
Introduction and content warnings for the episode
The night of May 27, 1991: Conorak found injured
Background on the Sintasamphone family's refugee story
Jeffrey Dahmer's prior arrest and lenient sentencing
Dahmer's probation and failure to enter treatment
The assault on Conorak and his escape to the street
Police arrival and dismissal of the women's concerns
Officers return the injured boy to Dahmer's apartment
Analysis of police negligence and racial bias
The aftermath: Conorak's death and community outrage
Dahmer's subsequent victims and eventual arrest
Internal investigation and firing of the officers
Legal battles: Officers reinstated and lawsuit dismissed
Conclusion: Systemic failures and listing all victims
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