Who Killed Courtney Coco?
- Apr 18, 2023
- 1:22:53
- Full Episode
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When a young woman's body is discovered in an abandoned building, it sparks an investigation that lasts nearly two decades and pushes one family’s own search for justice. Andrea Canning reports.
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Brief Summary
Courtney Coco's murder investigation spans 15 years, revealing family turmoil, suspects, and ultimately leading to Anthony Burns' conviction.
Key points
- A Body is Discovered. A body is found in an abandoned building, sparking a complex investigation.
- Courtney Coco's Class Ring. Detectives find a class ring that leads them to the identity of the victim.
- The Investigation Deepens. As the investigation unfolds, detectives uncover troubling connections to burglaries.
- Courtney's Struggles with Drugs. Courtney's cousin reveals her descent into drug use after her father's death.
- The Investigation's Frustration. Courtney's family felt the police investigation was inadequate and slow.
- Courtney's Cause of Death. The medical examiner determined Courtney's death was likely due to asphyxia.
Episode highlights
- A Body is DiscoveredA body is found in an abandoned building, sparking a complex investigation.“Discoveries like that don't happen often in Winnie.”2:19Apr 18, 2023
- Courtney Coco's Class RingDetectives find a class ring that leads them to the identity of the victim.“The name of the school was engraved on the outside of the ring.”6:10Apr 18, 2023
- The Investigation DeepensAs the investigation unfolds, detectives uncover troubling connections to burglaries.“Several people in Courtney's inner circle had criminal records involving theft.”23:43Apr 18, 2023
- Courtney's Struggles with DrugsCourtney's cousin reveals her descent into drug use after her father's death.“You know, to escape something, to fill a void, to fill a hole.”24:05Apr 18, 2023
- The Investigation's FrustrationCourtney's family felt the police investigation was inadequate and slow.“I wasn't happy with the investigation... proper measures were not taken.”27:11Apr 18, 2023
- Courtney's Cause of DeathThe medical examiner determined Courtney's death was likely due to asphyxia.“The medical examiner determined her cause of death was likely asphyxia or suffocation.”35:31Apr 18, 2023
- A Decade of Cold CaseYears later, Courtney's family still seeks answers about her murder.“I even came to the realization that her murder might never be solved.”46:51Apr 18, 2023
- Courtney's Death Revealed as AccidentalA new toxicology report suggests Courtney's death was accidental, shocking her family.“I'm like, what?”50:03Apr 18, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
