Night of the Summer Solstice
- Jan 30, 2021
- 1:22:18
- Full Episode
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<p>Just a few hours after the longest day of the year in 1990, hikers find 21-year-old UCLA student Ron Baker’s body in a Los Angeles area train tunnel. As detectives investigate, they begin to wonder if Ron’s interest in an alternative religion is connected to the murder, but soon discover the suspects are much closer to home. Keith Morrison reports.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Ron Baker's murder leads to a complex investigation involving occult ties, betrayal, and the trials of his roommates Duncan and Nathan.
Key points
- The Manson Tunnel Mystery. A young man's murder in a notorious tunnel raises questions of occult activity.
- The Devastating News. The Bakers receive the heartbreaking news about their son Ron's murder.
- Occult Connections. Investigators explore the possibility of occult involvement in Ron's murder.
- Duncan's Disappearance. Ron’s roommate Duncan makes a mysterious phone call claiming to be kidnapped.
- The Unusual Turn in the Case. The case takes an unexpected twist with a young man and a suspicious identity.
- Duncan's Deceptive Plan. Duncan Martinez stole a dead baby's identity to escape his past and commit fraud.
Episode highlights
- The Devastating NewsThe Bakers receive the heartbreaking news about their son Ron's murder.“It's devastating.”7:43Jan 30, 2021
- Occult ConnectionsInvestigators explore the possibility of occult involvement in Ron's murder.“Was this a ritual killing and a cult crime?”17:55Jan 30, 2021
- Duncan's DisappearanceRon’s roommate Duncan makes a mysterious phone call claiming to be kidnapped.“I’m going to try and get out of here.”23:21Jan 30, 2021
- The Unusual Turn in the CaseThe case takes an unexpected twist with a young man and a suspicious identity.“A young man with a dubious identity.”29:15Jan 30, 2021
- Duncan's Deceptive PlanDuncan Martinez stole a dead baby's identity to escape his past and commit fraud.“He had found and stolen Jim's baby son's identity.”37:50Jan 30, 2021
- Duncan's Undercover OperationDuncan Martinez goes undercover to help detectives gather evidence against his accomplice.“Dude, what are you doing, man?”48:53Jan 30, 2021
- Life After the MurderDuncan Martinez reinvents himself at the University of Utah, living a charmed life.“22-year-old Duncan Martinez, once a big-time murder suspect, was now a big man on campus.”55:31Jan 30, 2021
- The Undercover CallDetectives persuade Duncan to call his old friend Nathan for incriminating evidence.“Maybe this time, Duncan could spark something really incriminating out of Nathan.”57:33Jan 30, 2021
Tension
75/ 100High tension
