Bad Cinderella
Summary
This episode of The First 48 details the Tulsa homicide investigation into the murder of Dion Carr during a home invasion. Detectives race to identify the second suspect after one shooter, Chauncey Thomas, is dumped at a hospital and later dies from his injuries. By analyzing surveillance footage and cell phone records, police link the surviving suspect, Justin Harjo, to the crime scene and the suspect vehicle. Harjo is eventually extradited from Kansas and pleads guilty to conspiracy to use a firearm during a crime of violence, receiving an 18-year sentence.
Topics discussed
911 call reporting home invasion and shooting
Show introduction and case overview
Detectives arrive at the crime scene
Gunshot victim dumped at Hillcrest Hospital
Identifying suspect Chauncey Thomas
Investigating the suspect's background and family
Interview with the victim's girlfriend
Hospital surveillance and vehicle identification
Crimestoppers tip and search for the Kia Optima
Tracking down the suspect's girlfriend
Interrogating the girlfriend for leads
Identifying second suspect Justin Harjo
Episode summary and sponsor break
Cell phone records place suspects at scene
Surveillance and traffic stop of witness
Witness reveals motive and events of the night
Locating the burned suspect vehicle
Arrest, charges, and guilty plea
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