A Vile Plan
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This episode of Small Town Dicks features Detective Jamie, who recounts a case from June 2022 involving an attempted kidnapping of a young girl named Nicole. The case began with a 911 call from a couple, John and Susan, who witnessed a man trying to grab Nicole and then chased his vehicle. The pursuit involved multiple law enforcement agencies and ended with the suspect, Joseph, committing suicide. Jamie's investigation revealed a disturbing level of premeditation, with Joseph having rented a remote cabin and stocked it with items for torture and sexual assault. He had also been researching gun laws and taking photos of unsuspecting children. The episode highlights the importance of citizen intervention and the dedication of law enforcement in pursuing justice, even in the face of a deceased suspect. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming limited series, Beyond Recognition, which will be released on July 19th.
Outlines
Introduction
This Chapter introduces the episode's hosts, Yardley, Dan, Dave, and Paul, and the podcast's premise of featuring detectives recounting their personal experiences solving crimes. The episode also introduces Detective Jamie, who will be sharing a case about an attempted kidnapping.
The Attempted Kidnapping
This Chapter details the events of the attempted kidnapping of Nicole, an eight-year-old girl. The episode describes how John and Susan, a couple who witnessed the incident, chased the suspect's vehicle, leading to a high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The suspect, Joseph, was found deceased in his vehicle from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Investigating Joseph
This Chapter focuses on the investigation into Joseph's background and motives. Jamie describes finding disturbing evidence in Joseph's car, including handcuffs, zip ties, a blanket, duct tape, knives, garbage bags, and a goat skeleton mask. The investigation revealed that Joseph was a loner with a history of searching for information about serial killers and child pornography. He had rented a remote cabin and stocked it with items for torture and sexual assault. The episode also highlights the FBI's involvement in the case and their analysis of Joseph's behavior.
John and Susan's Heroism
This Chapter celebrates the actions of John and Susan, who intervened in the attempted kidnapping and saved Nicole's life. The episode describes how they were recognized for their bravery by the local police department and received a distinguished citizen award at the annual Peace Officers Association Awards banquet.
The Impact on Jamie
This Chapter explores the emotional impact of Jamie's work as a detective investigating sex crimes and child abuse. She discusses how her experiences have made her more cautious and jaded, and how she sees herself in many of the victims' situations.
Season Finale and Beyond Recognition
This Chapter announces the end of season 14 of Small Town Dicks and introduces the upcoming limited series, Beyond Recognition, which will be released on July 19th. The episode provides a brief preview of the new series, which will focus on a chilling discovery made by two tourists in Scotland.
Keywords
Attempted Kidnapping
The act of trying to abduct a person, typically a child, without their consent. In this case, the suspect, Joseph, attempted to kidnap an eight-year-old girl named Nicole.
Joseph
The suspect in the attempted kidnapping case. Joseph was a loner with a history of searching for information about serial killers and child pornography. He had rented a remote cabin and stocked it with items for torture and sexual assault. He ultimately committed suicide after being pursued by law enforcement.
John and Susan
A couple who witnessed the attempted kidnapping and intervened by chasing the suspect's vehicle. Their actions saved Nicole's life and they were recognized for their bravery by the local police department and received a distinguished citizen award.
Nicole
The eight-year-old girl who was the target of the attempted kidnapping. She was walking home from a friend's house when Joseph attempted to abduct her. Nicole was unharmed and her parents were grateful for the intervention of John and Susan.
Remote Cabin
A secluded cabin rented by Joseph, where he had planned to torture and sexually assault his victim. The cabin was stocked with disturbing items, including handcuffs, zip ties, a blanket, duct tape, knives, garbage bags, and a goat skeleton mask.
Dark Web
A part of the internet that is not indexed by standard search engines and is often used for illegal activities, such as child pornography. Joseph was found to have been accessing the dark web for child pornography.
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal law enforcement agency in the United States. The FBI was contacted by the local police department to assist in the investigation of Joseph's case. They provided expertise on the pathways to targeted violence and helped to place Joseph's fingerprints and blood into their national database.
Beyond Recognition
An upcoming limited series on the Small Town Dicks podcast feed, which will be released on July 19th. The series will focus on a chilling discovery made by two tourists in Scotland.
Citizen Intervention
The act of ordinary citizens taking action to prevent a crime or help those in need. In this case, John and Susan's intervention saved Nicole's life. The episode highlights the importance of citizen intervention and the role it can play in preventing crime.
Premeditation
The act of planning a crime in advance. Joseph's case demonstrates a high level of premeditation, with him renting a cabin, stocking it with items for torture and sexual assault, and researching gun laws and bus schedules.
Q&A
What were the circumstances surrounding the attempted kidnapping of Nicole?
Nicole, an eight-year-old girl, was walking home from a friend's house when a man, later identified as Joseph, attempted to abduct her. A couple, John and Susan, witnessed the incident and chased Joseph's vehicle, leading to a high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
What evidence was found in Joseph's car and cabin that indicated his premeditation and plans for torture and sexual assault?
Joseph's car contained items such as handcuffs, zip ties, a blanket, duct tape, knives, garbage bags, and a goat skeleton mask. His cabin was stocked with even more disturbing items, including condoms, sex toys, BDSM objects, a homemade strangling device, duct tape, handcuffs, zip ties, a camera, rope pliers, an electric shaver, trauma sheers, a sleeping bag, a tarp, and a pillow. These items indicated that Joseph had planned to torture and sexually assault his victim.
What was Joseph's background and what did the investigation reveal about his motives?
Joseph was a loner with a history of searching for information about serial killers and child pornography. He had been accessing the dark web for child pornography and had also been researching gun laws. The investigation revealed that Joseph had rented a remote cabin and stocked it with items for torture and sexual assault. He had also been taking photos of unsuspecting children. The FBI's analysis of Joseph's behavior indicated that he was a typical child sex predator who fit into a common pattern of behavior.
How did John and Susan's actions impact the outcome of the case?
John and Susan's intervention was crucial in saving Nicole's life. They witnessed the attempted kidnapping, chased Joseph's vehicle, and provided law enforcement with vital information. Their actions led to the pursuit of Joseph and ultimately prevented him from carrying out his plans. They were recognized for their bravery and received a distinguished citizen award.
What was the emotional impact of this case on Detective Jamie?
Jamie, as a detective investigating sex crimes and child abuse, was deeply affected by this case. She discussed how her experiences have made her more cautious and jaded, and how she sees herself in many of the victims' situations. She also expressed concern about the prevalence of sex offenders and the potential danger that women face.
Show Notes
As you know, we take pride in celebrating the diligent work law enforcement performs everyday on Small Town Dicks. But sometimes, it's the selfless act of a well-meaning citizen who saves the day. And that’s what happened on the day we pick up this case and an older couple decided to step-in when they saw something wrong. This story has everything - a car chase, a remote cabin full of hair-raising evidence, a suspect on the verge of a terrible crime, and, most importantly, a little girl who is alive today because two people decided to do something.
The detective: Detective Jamie
Jamie has been in law enforcement for over eight years. She worked patrol for two and a half years before landing in her position as a detective, where her primary caseload is child abuse and sex crimes. Jamie is a member of her county's Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), Inter-Agency Deadly Force Investigative Team (IDFIT), and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Task Force (CSEC). She loves reading, concerts, and beach vacations.
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