About this episode

The episode explores the tragic death of Annie Kasprzak and the chaotic investigation that followed her disappearance.

Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/CRIMESALAD and use the code CRIMESALAD to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code CRIMESALAD at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. On a quiet Sunday morning in March 2012, a jogger on Utah’s Jordan River Trail made a gruesome discovery: pools of blood on a pedestrian bridge and a single red sneaker discarded near the water. Hours later, the lifeless body of 15-year-old Annie Kasprzak was pulled from the river. Just the night before, Annie had vanished from her home, leaving behind a runaway note and a shocking confession. As investigators frantically pieced together her final hours, they were dragged into a chaotic web of deception. From rumors of a teenage pregnancy to a phantom gang member named "LJ," and a revenge-seeking witness who derailed the case for an entire year—nothing in this investigation was what it seemed. When detectives finally traced the digital footprint of the blocked numbers calling Annie’s phone, the truth proved to be far more chilling than anyone could have imagined. Join Richard and Ashley this week as they…

People in this episode

Hosts: Richard, Ashley

Topics covered

• murder investigation
• digital evidence
• teenage disappearance
• deception
• crime
• true crime

Keywords

• Annie Kasprzak
• murder
• digital alibi
• investigation
• true crime
• Utah
• deception

Sponsors

Miracle Made, Omaha Steaks

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Utah, Jordan River Trail

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