Episode 315
- Sep 2, 2025
- 1:14:03
- Full Episode
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At just 16 years old, Daniel Gore had already fallen through the cracks. While homeless in Beaverton, Oregon, he kept mostly to the confines of his tent in the woods while looking inward for a sense of belonging. Survival on the fringes wasn’t easy - especially when a body was discovered near his camp in May of 2022. While the community demanded answers, investigators worked to piece together a timeline...<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
The episode covers the murder of 13-year-old Milana Lee by 16-year-old Daniel Gore in Beaverton, Oregon, detailing the investigation and trial.
Key points
- Milana Lee's Mysterious Disappearance. Milana's mother discovers her daughter is missing, leading to a frantic search.
- Daniel's Struggles with Homelessness. Daniel Gore, a teenager, chooses to live in the woods rather than return home.
- A Haunting Connection. Investigators find a diary with ominous phrases linked to Daniel Gore.
- Surveillance Footage Captures Last Moments. Milana and Daniel are seen together on surveillance footage before her disappearance.
- Daniel's Unhealthy Relationship. Eva describes her toxic relationship with Daniel, marked by codependency and isolation.
- Daniel's Disturbing Confession. During police questioning, Daniel reveals unsettling details about the night Milana died.
Episode highlights
- Milana Lee's Mysterious DisappearanceMilana's mother discovers her daughter is missing, leading to a frantic search.“This is when panic starts to set in.”1:56Sep 2, 2025
- Daniel's Struggles with HomelessnessDaniel Gore, a teenager, chooses to live in the woods rather than return home.“He was there by choice.”3:54Sep 2, 2025
- A Haunting ConnectionInvestigators find a diary with ominous phrases linked to Daniel Gore.“I feel like Dexter, ominously written inside the journal.”21:39Sep 2, 2025
- Surveillance Footage Captures Last MomentsMilana and Daniel are seen together on surveillance footage before her disappearance.“This is the very last time Milana Lee is caught on camera.”26:20Sep 2, 2025
- Daniel's Unhealthy RelationshipEva describes her toxic relationship with Daniel, marked by codependency and isolation.“It was a really, really unhealthy relationship.”29:09Sep 2, 2025
- Daniel's Disturbing ConfessionDuring police questioning, Daniel reveals unsettling details about the night Milana died.“I did something bad.”34:40Sep 2, 2025
- Daniel's ArrestAfter a brief escape, Daniel is apprehended by police at a friend's apartment.“That little fucker was fast.”36:37Sep 2, 2025
- Milana's Tragic DiscoveryMilana's body is found in a creek, leading to a homicide investigation.“The search came to a tragic end on May 10th.”39:14Sep 2, 2025
Tension
85/ 100High tension
