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Investigation of Veronica Falcone's Disappearance

Nov 25, 2024

Unsolved Case Files: Veronica Falcone

Overview

  • Veronica Falcone went missing on August 26th.
  • Her motorcycle was found off a ravine; she is presumed to have been washed downstream or devoured by wildlife.
  • Last seen with boyfriend Joey, who worked on her motorcycle.
  • Witness heard them arguing; Joey mentioned a death threat but no evidence supports this.
  • Joey was arrested after Veronica's disappearance and later died by suicide, leaving a note saying "I killed her."

Key Details

Veronica's Disappearance

  • Motorcycle brake cables were cut, leading to the theory she drove off the cliff.
  • Joey Caruso's background includes an honorable army discharge and a family history.
  • Joey claimed Veronica was investigating something dangerous.
  • Joey attempted to propose to Veronica before her disappearance; had a missing engagement ring reclaimed from his ex-fiancée.

Witnesses and Evidence

  • Joey claimed there was a red letter (death threat) mentioning a .38 caliber.
  • Map analysis revealed inconsistency: the motorcycle only traveled one mile, while the ravine was 3.5 miles away, suggesting faulty investigative conclusions.
  • Witness Carl Littlefield overheard the argument between Joey and Veronica.
  • Town librarian Pearl Westbrook provided insights into local suspects.

Reopening the Case

  • Objective: Reopen the case by proving investigative errors using map, mileage photo, and invoice.
  • Successfully demonstrated the motorcycle couldn't have reached the ravine based on mileage.
  • Bonus envelope A opened for fresh leads.

New Developments

Special Agent Morgan Cantori

  • Cantori is Joey's grandson, motivated by the case to pursue a career in forensics.
  • New lead consists of an email about a sighting on the night Veronica went missing.

Email from Donny Davidson

  • Recalled seeing Veronica's bike at "Wagner's Diner" on the night she disappeared.
  • The diner isn't on the current map; Evelyn Churchill was seen walking nearby that night.

Key Suspects and Interviews

Evelyn Churchill

  • Joey's ex-fiancée; had a motive due to the breakup.
  • Caught arguing with Veronica at a drugstore, possibly issuing a death threat.
  • Has ties to Sheriff Sam Shepard (uncle) and knows about motorcycles.

Bessie Mae Barker

  • Overheard Evelyn threatening Veronica at the drugstore, reporting it to Sheriff Sam Shepard.

Current Objective

Finding Veronica's Body

  • Must determine a specific area within a one-mile radius of Town Center Motors to search for Veronica's body.
  • Possible locations include Brewski's Diner, Pool Hall, Boarding House, and Library.

Next Steps

  • Examine remaining suspect files and evidence to narrow down the search area.
  • Investigate potential connections between Evelyn Churchill, her family, and Joey.

Conclusion

  • The case has been reopened, with new insights suggesting the initial investigation was flawed.
  • Further investigation is required to find Veronica's body and uncover the truth behind her disappearance.

Call to Action

  • Stay tuned for the next video in the series for additional developments and analysis.