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how one briefcase cracked a murder case

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  • Oct 6, 2025
  • 0:37
  • Short

In November 1999, Bruce Miller, a scrapyard owner in Michigan, was found murdered in what looked like a robbery gone wrong. After three months with no solid leads, investigators feared the case would go cold.

But hundreds of miles away in Missouri, the suicide of former detective Jerry Cassaday led to the discovery of a mysterious briefcase – one that held a shocking secret.

CREDITS Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Milly Raso Creative direction – Milly Raso Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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Brief Summary

A murder case in Michigan connects to a detective's suicide in Missouri through a mysterious briefcase.

Key points

  • The Murder of Bruce Miller. In November 1999, scrapyard owner Bruce Miller was found murdered in Michigan.
  • A Detective's Suicide. The suicide of former detective Jerry Cassaday leads to a shocking discovery.

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