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Office party in Southern California turns violent, leading to conflicting accounts for investigators. Long Beach, California, known for trendy spots, faces danger from fast-paced living. Patricia White was drugged and raped by her boss, Lorenzo Fiao, leading to his conviction and her advocacy against GHB. Mikey Carter's death in Coquille, Oregon, raises suspicions due to a cellophane wrapper found in his throat, with investigators uncovering inconsistencies and leading to suspicions about his mother's boyfriend.
Insights
- Forensic evidence, including DNA and urine tests, conclusively linked Lorenzo Fiao to the assault on Patricia White, leading to his conviction on multiple felony charges, highlighting the critical role of scientific analysis in criminal investigations.
- Inconsistencies in statements, suspicious behavior, and past criminal history of individuals involved in Mikey Carter's death in Coquille, Oregon, underscore the importance of thorough detective work, including polygraph tests and forensic experiments, to uncover the truth behind seemingly accidental incidents.
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Summary
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Violent Office Party Leads to Investigator Conflict
- Office party in Southern California turns violent, leading to conflicting accounts for investigators.
- Two-year-old toddler found dead in Portland, Oregon suburb, ruled accidental but doubted by an investigator.
- Forensic experiments reveal hidden truth in crimes, providing irrefutable proof.
- Criminals masking their crimes challenge investigators to remain undaunted.
- Long Beach, California, known for trendy spots, faces danger from fast-paced living.
- Patricia White found disoriented, disheveled, and confused, calling 911 for help.
- Suspected of being drugged with GHB, a date rape drug, due to salty taste in drink.
- Forensic examination reveals dried semen on Patricia's body, indicating rape.
- Patricia's urine samples show high levels of GHB, confirming drugging.
- Discrepancies in stories between Patricia and Lorenzo Fial lead to further investigation.
20:26
"Drug-facilitated assault leads to conviction"
- Patricia White's memory was hazy, but she knew she had been raped, with large amounts of GHB found in her system.
- Lorenzo Fiao, Patricia's boss, was the last person to see her before she passed out.
- Detective Catherine Kriskovic investigated Patricia White's assault, finding GHB in her system after she woke up in Fiao's bed.
- DNA evidence linked Lorenzo Fiao to Patricia White's assault, leading to his arrest on multiple felony charges.
- A search warrant was issued for Fiao's property to find evidence linking him to the GHB.
- Water bottles found in Fiao's car were sent for analysis to determine if they were tainted with GHB.
- Despite inconclusive results, Detective Kriskovic believed they had a strong case with urine tests and victim testimony.
- Deputy D.A. Christopher Frisco prepared Patricia for trial, anticipating a defense of consent due to the victim and defendant knowing each other.
- Patricia testified about being given a salty-tasting drink by Fiao, leading to her assault.
- Lorenzo Fiao was convicted of rape and sodomy with a drug, sentenced to 11 years in prison, while Patricia White now educates about GHB dangers.
- In Coquille, Oregon, Mikey Carter, a healthy toddler, was found dead, leading to suspicions due to a cellophane wrapper found in his throat.
- Assistant Deputy Medical Examiner Chris Karcher conducted experiments with cellophane to understand how it could have ended up in Mikey's throat.
- Detectives Vaughn Edsel and Pete Lichty joined the investigation, uncovering inconsistencies in statements from Mikey's mother and her boyfriend, Stacy Brown.
- Stacy Brown's criminal history revealed violence and drug-related offenses, leading to suspicions about his involvement in Mikey's death.
- Detectives found discrepancies in the couple's statements, leading to lie detector tests being administered to Stacy and Denise.
- Standing water in the bathtub and the pristine condition of the cellophane wrapper raised further suspicions about the circumstances surrounding Mikey's death.
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Stacy's Deception Unveiled: A Dark Turn
- Denise informed authorities that Stacy initially refused to take the polygraph test but later changed his mind multiple times, eventually agreeing to it.
- During the polygraph test, Denise answered truthfully while Stacy showed signs of deception, leading to a scene at the police headquarters.
- Concerned about Denise's safety due to Stacy's erratic behavior, authorities suggested she stay at the women's crisis center, but she declined.
- Stacy's behavior escalated to threatening and assaulting Denise, leading to his arrest for domestic menacing, revealing a darker side to his character and potential involvement in Mikey's death.
