Detective Perspective
Detective Perspective

Detective Perspective

Derrick Levasseur & Square Mile Studios

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Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case so that if you have any tips, you contact them directly and maybe help solve a case...

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132: MURDER: Oakey "Al" Kite Jr.
APR 13, 2026
132: MURDER: Oakey "Al" Kite Jr.
<div> <p>On May 24, 2004, co-workers of 53 year old Oakey Albert Kite Jr., who went by Al, drove to his house to check on him after he failed to show up to work - something he had never done before.</p><p>Inside his Aurora, Colorado townhome, officers discovered a horrific scene. Al had been bound, tortured for hours, and killed in his own basement.</p><p>The killer cleaned up, removed key evidence, and disappeared - leaving behind only a small amount of DNA and a trail that pointed to a man who wasn’t who he claimed to be.</p><p>More than 20 years later, Al’s murder remains unsolved, and detectives are still working to identify the person responsible.</p><p><strong>Anyone with information in Al’s case is asked to call the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or your local FBI office. There is a $2,000 reward for information. </strong></p><p>Editor: Shannon Keirce<br>Research/Writing: Haley Gray</p><p>SUBMIT A CASE HERE: [email protected] <strong><br><br></strong>SOCIAL<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/">https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/detperspective">https://twitter.com/detperspective<br></a><br>FIND DERRICK HERE<br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DerrickL">https://twitter.com/DerrickL</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur">https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur">https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur<br></a><br>CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE<br>Criminal Coffee Company: <a href="https://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/">https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com</a><br>Crime Weekly:  <a href="https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop">https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop<br></a><br>ADS:</p><p><strong>1. <a href="https://www.TryFUM.com">https://www.TryFUM.com</a></strong> - Use code <strong>DETECTIVE </strong>for a <strong>FREE gift</strong> with your <strong>Journey Pack!</strong></p><p><strong>2. <a href="https://www.TakeLean.com">https://www.TakeLean.com</a></strong> - Use code <strong>DETECTIVE</strong> for <strong>20% off </strong>and<strong> FREE rush shipping!<br><br>3. <a href="https://www.Rula.com/Detective">https://www.Rula.com/Detective</a> </strong>- Take the first step, get connected, and<strong> take control of your mental health today!</strong></p></div>
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53 MIN
131: MISSING: Lori Bova
APR 6, 2026
131: MISSING: Lori Bova
<div> <p>On the evening of June 7, 1997, 26-year-old Lori Bova had dinner with her husband and sister at the Red Lobster in Lakewood, New York. </p><p>Around 12 hours later, her husband reported her missing, claiming she left their apartment in the middle of the night to go for a walk and smoke a cigarette.</p><p>She was never seen or heard from again.</p><p>Nearly 30 years later, Lori’s disappearance remains unsolved, and her family is still searching for answers.</p><p><strong>Anyone with information regarding Lori’s disappearance is asked to call the Lakewood Police at (716) 763-9563.</strong></p><p>Editor: Shannon Keirce<br>Research/Writing: Haley Gray</p><p>SUBMIT A CASE HERE: [email protected] <strong><br><br></strong>SOCIAL<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/">https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/detperspective">https://twitter.com/detperspective<br></a><br>FIND DERRICK HERE<br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DerrickL">https://twitter.com/DerrickL</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur">https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur">https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur<br></a><br>CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE<br>Criminal Coffee Company: <a href="https://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/">https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com</a><br>Crime Weekly:  <a href="https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop">https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop<br></a><br>ADS:</p><p><strong>1. <a href="https://www.HungryRoot.com/Detective">https://www.HungryRoot.com/Detective</a></strong> - Use code <strong>DETECTIVE</strong> for <strong>40% off!<br><br>2. <a href="https://www.TryMiracle.com/Detective">https://www.TryMiracle.com/Detective</a> </strong>- Use code<strong> DETECTIVE </strong>for<strong> 3 FREE towels </strong>and<strong> 40% off!</strong></p></div>
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49 MIN
130: MURDER: Heidi Childs and David Metzler
MAR 30, 2026
130: MURDER: Heidi Childs and David Metzler
<div> <p>On the morning of August 27, 2009, a man walking his dog made a devastating discovery at Caldwell Fields, a campground in the Jefferson National Forest near Blacksburg, Virginia.</p><p>In a parking area, two Virginia Tech students - 18-year-old Heidi Childs and 19-year-old David Metzler - had been shot and killed.</p><p>Just 12 hours earlier, the couple had gone to the campground to talk and spend time together. They were expected to return home that night, but they never did.</p><p>More than 15 years later, the murders of Heidi and David remain unsolved, and detectives are still searching for the person or people responsible.<br><strong><br>If you have any information in this case, you can contact the Virginia State Police at 540-375-9589. There is a $100,000 reward for information.</strong></p><p>Editor: Shannon Keirce<br>Research/Writing: Haley Gray</p><p>SUBMIT A CASE HERE: [email protected] <strong><br><br></strong>SOCIAL<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/">https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/detperspective">https://twitter.com/detperspective<br></a><br>FIND DERRICK HERE<br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DerrickL">https://twitter.com/DerrickL</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur">https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur">https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur<br></a><br>CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE<br>Criminal Coffee Company: <a href="https://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/">https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com</a><br>Crime Weekly:  <a href="https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop">https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop<br></a><br>ADS:</p><p><strong>1. <a href="https://www.Smalls.com/Detective">https://www.Smalls.com/Detective</a></strong> - Get <strong>60% off</strong>, <strong>FREE shipping</strong> and <strong>FREE treats </strong>for LIFE!<br><strong><br>2. Pocket Hose </strong>- Text <strong>DETECTIVE</strong> to <strong>64000</strong> for a <strong>FREE Pocket Pivot</strong> and a <strong>10-Pattern Sprayer</strong> with the purchase of ANY Copperhead Hose!</p></div>
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54 MIN
129: MISSING: HaLeigh Cummings
MAR 23, 2026
129: MISSING: HaLeigh Cummings
<div> <p>In the early morning hours of February 10, 2009, Ron Cummings returned to his home in Satsuma, Florida after work and learned that his five-year-old daughter, HaLeigh, was missing.</p><p>The side door was propped open with a dirty cinder block he had never seen before, and the babysitter told him she had no idea what happened.</p><p>A massive search for HaLeigh began, but there was no sign of her anywhere. </p><p>More than 17 years later, her disappearance remains unsolved, and detectives are still searching for answers about what happened that night.</p><p>At the time of her disappearance, HaLeigh was five years old. She was between 3' and 3' 3" tall and weighed about 39 lbs, with blonde hair and brown eyes. HaLeigh has several identifying features. She has a four-inch round birthmark on the lower left side of her back, along with two birthmarks on her face - one on her left cheek and another along her right jawline.</p><p>If you have any information in HaLeigh’s case, you are asked to call the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 1-888-277-8477. There is a $15,000 reward available. <br><strong><br></strong>Editor: Shannon Keirce<br>Research/Writing: Haley Gray</p><p>SUBMIT A CASE HERE: [email protected] <strong><br><br></strong>SOCIAL<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/">https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/detperspective">https://twitter.com/detperspective<br></a><br>FIND DERRICK HERE<br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DerrickL">https://twitter.com/DerrickL</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur">https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur">https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur<br></a><br>CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE<br>Criminal Coffee Company: <a href="https://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/">https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com</a><br>Crime Weekly:  <a href="https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop">https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop<br></a><br>ADS:</p><p><strong>1. PocketHose</strong> - Text <strong>DETECTIVE </strong>to <strong>64000</strong> to get a <strong>FREE Pocket Pivot</strong> and a <strong>10-Pattern Sprayer</strong> with the purchase of ANY <strong>Copperhead Hose!</strong><br><strong><br>2. <a href="https://www.TryMiracle.com/Detective">https://www.TryMiracle.com/Detective</a></strong> - Use code <strong>DETECTIVE</strong> for <strong>3 FREE towels</strong> and to <strong>save over 40%!</strong></p></div>
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59 MIN
128: MURDER: The Blue Ridge Savings Bank
MAR 16, 2026
128: MURDER: The Blue Ridge Savings Bank
<div> <p>On May 16, 2003, a silent alarm was triggered inside Blue Ridge Savings Bank in Greer, South Carolina. When officers arrived just minutes later, they found the bank empty and the cash drawer cleared out.</p><p>In a small utility room at the back of the building, they made a devastating discovery. Head teller Sylvia Holtzclaw, along with customers Dr. Eb Barnes and his wife Maggie Barnes, had all been shot and killed.</p><p>Surveillance footage from inside the bank was missing. Grainy video from nearby gas stations showed a red car speeding away from the area, but investigators were never able to identify the driver. </p><p>More than 20 years later, the triple homicide at Blue Ridge Savings Bank remains unsolved, and detectives are still searching for the person or people responsible.<br><strong><br>If you have any information, please contact the FBI Office in Greenville, South Carolina at (803) 551-4200 or the Greer Police Department at (864) 848-2151.<br><br></strong>Editor: Shannon Keirce<br>Research/Writing: Haley Gray</p><p>SUBMIT A CASE HERE: [email protected] <strong><br><br></strong>SOCIAL<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/">https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/detperspective">https://twitter.com/detperspective<br></a><br>FIND DERRICK HERE<br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DerrickL">https://twitter.com/DerrickL</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur">https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur">https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur<br></a><br>CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE<br>Criminal Coffee Company: <a href="https://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/">https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com</a><br>Crime Weekly:  <a href="https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop">https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop<br></a><br>ADS:<br><strong><br>1. <a href="https://www.GetAcreGold.com">https://www.GetAcreGold.com</a></strong> - Diversify your portfolio and <strong>sign up today!</strong></p><p><strong>2. <a href="https://www.HungryRoot.com/Detective">https://www.HungryRoot.com/Detective</a></strong> - Use code <strong>DETECTIVE</strong> for 40% off and a <strong>FREE item for life!</strong></p></div>
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55 MIN