About this episode

The episode discusses the mysterious disappearance and death of 17-year-old Kurt Sova after a Halloween party in 1981, highlighting police corruption in the investigation.

In October 1981, 17-year-old Kurt Sova stepped outside a Halloween party in Cleveland to get some fresh air while his friend ran back in for their jackets. By the time that friend returned two minutes later, Kurt was gone. Five days later, his body was found in a nearby ravine, posed with his arms outstretched and both shoes missing, with no clear cause of death. Decades later, the police department that botched the investigation has been exposed for corruption. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow The Final Hours to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and early access subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. The Final Hours is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals including Clues, Crime House 24/7, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios The Final Hours is hosted by Sarah Turney & Kourtney Nichole Instagram: @saraheturney | @crimewithkourt TikTok: @saraheturney |…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Turney, Kourtney Nichole

Topics covered

• unsolved mystery
• true crime
• investigation
• corruption
• Halloween party
• missing person

Keywords

• Kurt Sova
• Halloween party
• Cleveland
• true crime
• unsolved case
• police corruption
• 1981

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crime House

Places: Cleveland

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