The Adam Strong Murder Case Unveiled

Sep 11, 2024

Mystery Monday: The Case of Adam Strong

Introduction

  • Host: Bella
  • 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