Mystery Monday: The Case of Adam Strong

Introduction

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• Topic: Solved Mystery Case
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Case Background

• Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
• Date of Incident Discovery: December 29, 2017
• Main Perpetrator: Adam Strong

Discovery of the Crime

• Initial Incident: Blocked drains and a foul smell reported by upstairs tenants
• Adam Strong: Basement tenant, anxious and suspicious behavior
• Plumbers' Discovery: Pink flesh-like substance with hair, leading to police involvement

Police Investigation

• Officer Kevin Park: First responder
• Adam's Admission: Confessed to having a body in the freezer upon police questioning

Victim: Rory Hachet

• Background:
  • Disappeared August 2017
  • Known as "Hash Brown"
  • Troubled adolescence but was turning life around
• Body Discovery: September 11, 2017, in Oshawa harbor
• Evidence at Adam's House: DNA found extensively, tattoo confirmed identity

Legal Proceedings

• Initial Charge: Improper interference with a dead body
• Adam's Confession: Attempted leverage with police, admitted to body disposal

Additional Victim: Candace Fitzpatrick

• Background: Missing since March 2008
• Discovery: DNA found in Adam's house
• Charge: Manslaughter due to lack of physical evidence

Evidence and Trial

• Evidence Collection: Extensive, house in disarray, possession of autopsy table
• Interrogation: Adam's nonchalant demeanor, attempted negotiation
• Prosecution: First-degree murder of Rory, manslaughter of Candace

Verdict and Sentencing

• Charges:
  • Rory Hachet: First-degree murder
  • Candace Fitzpatrick: Manslaughter
• Sentence: Life imprisonment, 25 years for Rory, 18 years for Candace
• Court Reaction: Applause, labeled as dangerous predator

Post-Trial Developments

• Candace's Remains: Eventually led police to her location
• Ongoing Investigation: Suspicious clothing found, possibility of more victims

Reflection

• Thoughts:
  • Disgust at Adam Strong's actions
  • Sympathy for victims' families
  • Speculation on more potential victims

Conclusion

• Final Thoughts:
  • Emphasis on the accidental discovery of the crime
  • Encouragement for discussion on the possibility of other victims
  • Hope for justice and remembrance of the victims