Joey LaBute /// Episode 27
- Dec 18, 2022
- 0:40
- Short
Joey LaBute /// Episode 27 Clip #3
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Nic & The Captain discuss the unsolved murder of 26 year old Joey Labute Jr. This case hits close to home and close to the heart. Joey was last seen having drinks with friends at a popular downtown bar in Columbus Ohio. His body was found in the Scioto River, March 29th, 2016. This case is extremely sad and hauntingly familiar. Almost 10 years prior to the day that Joey's body was found, a young professional man same age as Joey had disappeared from a busy downtown bar in the same neighborhood. As Columbus mourns the loss of Joey the city is reminded of the disappearance of Brian Shaffer.
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Brief Summary
Joey Le Butte's body was identified; autopsy reveals no trauma, cause of death pending.
Key points
- Identification of Joey Le Butte. Dr. Ortiz confirms the body found is Joey Le Butte, and his family has been notified.
- Autopsy Challenges. Dr. Ortiz reveals the autopsy was complicated due to decomposition.
