Forensic Files

Episode 260

Sword and Scale

  • Mar 25, 2024
  • 1:03:25
  • Full Episode
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A group of kids playing with a mysterious app called Randonautica follow its directions to Alki Beach in West Seattle. There they find a strange black suitcase on the rocks below the pier. Intrigued, they open the case to reveal a putrid smell. Responding officers would find other bags and reveal the suitcase was filled with the dismembered body parts of two people, Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner. Seattle would be gripped in fear until their killer was caught.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com

Brief Summary

A group finds human remains in suitcases at Alki Beach, leading to the arrest of Michael Dudley for the murders of Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis.

Key points

  • Discovery of a Suspicious Suitcase. A group of friends finds a suitcase on Alki Beach, leading to a shocking discovery.
  • Human Remains Found. Authorities confirm that bags found on Alki Beach contain human remains, sparking a major investigation.
  • Discovery of Human Remains. A suitcase floating at the water's edge leads to the discovery of human remains.
  • Identification of Victims. The two victims were identified as Austin Winner and Jessica Lewis, both shot.
  • Jennifer's Disturbing Discovery. Jennifer Leon finds a body and a bloody hand in the room previously occupied by Austin and Jessica.
  • Police Investigation Intensifies. The investigation into the human remains leads police to Michael Dudley.

Episode highlights

Tension

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