Kevin Collins: The Last Walk Home
Summary
Hosts Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole examine the 1984 disappearance of Kevin Collins, one of the first children featured on milk cartons. They detail the initial investigation, highlighting police failures and the overlooked suspect Dan Therrien, a man with a prior kidnapping conviction. The episode also explores the tragic impact on Kevin’s family and the later connection to serial killers Leonard Lake and Charles Ng, whose journals suggested they abducted victims from Kevin’s neighborhood.
Topics discussed
Intro: Crimes of Reddit and the mystery of Kevin Collins
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Kevin Collins: Life in a large Irish Catholic family
The disappearance: Final hours and initial search
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Investigation: Police delays and the suspect Dan Therrien
Family impact: Siblings stepping up and milk carton campaign
The Kevin Collins Foundation and media coverage
The Lake and Ng connection: A false lead
Long-term grief and sibling loss dynamics
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John Dunkel: Confession and potential link to Kevin
2013 Cold Case: Re-examining Dan Therrien's garage
Discussion: Police distrust and the death of the suspect
Conclusion: Summary of facts and call for tips
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