Predator Realizes He's Going To Prison For Life

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Sasha Krauss, a Mennonite woman and Sunday school teacher, was found dead in Arizona with signs of homicide after being missing since January 18th, 2020, leading to the arrest and conviction of Mark Gooch for kidnapping and first-degree murder, with his acquaintance Sam Gooch facing charges for covering up the crimes.

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  • Sasha Krauss, a Mennonite Sunday school teacher, was found dead in Arizona with signs of homicide, indicating a tragic end to her disappearance from New Mexico.
  • Mark Gooch, an Airman at Luke Air Force Base, was identified as the suspect through phone records, eventually leading to his conviction for kidnapping and first-degree murder, shedding light on his troubled history and disturbing character traits.

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  • Who was Sasha Krauss?

    Sasha Krauss was a Mennonite woman and Sunday school teacher at the Lamp and Light compound in Farmington, New Mexico.

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Mennonite woman found dead in Arizona

  • Cynthia Schultz found Sasha Krauss dead in Arizona while collecting firewood at Sunset Crater National Park.
  • Sasha Krauss, a Mennonite woman, had been missing from New Mexico since January 18th, 2020.
  • Sasha was a Sunday school teacher at the Lamp and Light compound in Farmington, New Mexico.
  • Sasha's body showed signs of homicide, with a gunshot wound to the head and bound hands.
  • Sasha's phone records revealed she had been kidnapped and driven to Arizona.
  • Mark Gooch, an Airman at Luke Air Force Base, was identified through phone records as a suspect.
  • Detective Nagel interviewed Mark Gooch at Luke Air Force Base using the Reid technique.
  • Mark Gooch initially lied about his travels to New Mexico, claiming he went to Flagstaff for a church service.
  • Mark Gooch's lies were detected through inconsistencies in his story and body language cues.
  • Detective Nagel confronted Mark Gooch with evidence of his lies, leading to further interrogation and investigation.

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Investigating Mark's Deception: Sasha's Disappearance

  • Detective spends time at Sasha's Church looking for clues about her disappearance on January 18th
  • Mark claims to have checked a sign at the church, but detective finds no similar signs during her time there
  • Mark made plans with Kefley to go hiking, but they actually went to a swap meet
  • Phone records show Mark only texted with Kefley, not called, and spoke with his brother Sam for over two hours
  • Mark demonstrates micro expressions indicating deception, especially disappearing lips
  • Mark's account of his trip contradicts phone records, showing he stopped at Sunset Crater National Park
  • Detective Nagel notices red flags in Mark's behavior, including inconsistencies and hesitations
  • Mark struggles to recall details about his trip, raising suspicions of deception
  • Mark's story doesn't add up regarding his arrival time back home, leading to further questioning
  • Mark's phone and car reveal suspicious activities, including deleted files and detailed car after Sasha's body was found

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Unraveling Mark's Dark and Disturbing Secrets

  • Investigators began interviewing people close to Mark to understand his motives for killing Sasha.
  • Alex Golub, Mark's friend from basic training, mentioned a text conversation where Mark expressed willingness to get paid to kill people.
  • Alex's story hinted at Mark's potential struggle with anger control and rigidity in social rules.
  • Mark's reaction to stress was described as disciplined and emotionally cut off, indicating traits of anti-social personality disorder.
  • Mark's best friend, Kemper Kepley, revealed that Mark had kept a gun on base, which was later linked to Sasha's murder.
  • Sam Gooch, Mark's acquaintance, attempted to dispose of Mark's gun, leading to his arrest in a sting operation.
  • Sam resisted interrogation, showing caution in his responses and reluctance to incriminate himself or his brother.
  • Mark's criminal history included theft, revenge on Mennonites, and alleged assaults on women, as revealed by various interviews.
  • Jared Ulrich confessed to committing robberies with Mark and framing others for their crimes, supported by deleted texts on Mark's phone.
  • Andrew and Galen Headings disclosed Mark's cold and bitter demeanor when confronted for stealing and his alleged assault on a young girl, adding to the disturbing revelations about Mark's character.

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Tragic murder brings justice for Sasha Krauss

  • Mark's long-standing resentment towards the Mennonite Community escalated, leading him to harm Sasha in a tragic incident. Despite his previous uncharged offenses, he was convicted of kidnapping and first-degree murder in a trial that commenced on September 24, 2021, resulting in a life sentence. Sam Gooch, involved in covering up the crimes, pleaded guilty and received three years probation, bringing closure and justice to Sasha Krauss and her family.
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