Episode 241
- May 29, 2023
- 1:15:02
- Full Episode
20-year-old Amanda Plasse was a bright and bubbly modern-day hippy that lived alone in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Sadly, her life was cut short in late August 2011. Amanda was found dead on the floor of her kitchen. She had been brutally stabbed to death. The murder of Amanda Plasse remained unsolved for over two years, and the investigation led detectives to suspect a new boyfriend, an angry ex-boyfriend, and a jealous ex-girlfriend. It wasn’t until a hidden clue inside Amanda’s apartment led the police to a killer that no one ever suspected.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Amanda Plass was murdered in 2011; Dennis Rosa Roman was convicted after a lengthy investigation revealing complex relationships and motives.
Key points
- A Haunting Phone Call. A friend receives a shocking confession about a murder from years prior.
- Amanda's Murder: A Tragic Discovery. Amanda Plass was found brutally murdered in her apartment, shocking her community.
- The Investigation Begins. Detectives focus on Amanda's boyfriend, Seth, as the investigation unfolds.
- Seth's Emotional Breakdown. Seth sobs uncontrollably during the interrogation, raising questions about his sincerity.
- Suspicious Actions. Seth hides marijuana pipes after discovering Amanda's body, leading detectives to question his priorities.
- Jesse's Confession. During his third interview, Jesse admits to lying about his whereabouts on the day of the murder.
Episode highlights
- A Haunting Phone CallA friend receives a shocking confession about a murder from years prior.“They said they killed somebody a couple of years ago.”5:12May 29, 2023
- Amanda's Murder: A Tragic DiscoveryAmanda Plass was found brutally murdered in her apartment, shocking her community.“Her throat was slit, and she was completely unresponsive.”20:13May 29, 2023
- The Investigation BeginsDetectives focus on Amanda's boyfriend, Seth, as the investigation unfolds.“The first person they focused on, of course, was Amanda's boyfriend.”24:16May 29, 2023
- Seth's Emotional BreakdownSeth sobs uncontrollably during the interrogation, raising questions about his sincerity.“Every time they did, Seth sobbed uncontrollably.”28:03May 29, 2023
- Suspicious ActionsSeth hides marijuana pipes after discovering Amanda's body, leading detectives to question his priorities.“You take the time to pick up four little balls that mean nothing when you know that your girl that you love is dead.”29:45May 29, 2023
- Jesse's ConfessionDuring his third interview, Jesse admits to lying about his whereabouts on the day of the murder.“But during his third interview, Jesse admitted that he hadn't entirely been honest about his whereabouts that day.”50:41May 29, 2023
- Jesse's Deceptive AlibiJesse's claims about his whereabouts on the day of Amanda's murder begin to unravel.“I was just scared.”50:51May 29, 2023
- Dennis's AlibiDennis claims he was at Amanda's apartment to deliver drugs when he heard a confrontation.“I went and I brought her some weed.”56:11May 29, 2023
