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Michelle O'Connell

2021/10/11
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医生William Anderson
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主持著名true crime播客《Crime Junkie》的播音员和创始人。
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播音员:本集讲述了2010年24岁女子米歇尔·奥康奈尔死亡的案件。最初警方认定为自杀,但米歇尔的家人对此表示质疑,认为存在诸多疑点,并指控其男友杰里米·班克斯(圣约翰县警局警员)涉嫌谋杀。案件调查过程存在诸多争议,包括警方证据收集不充分、利益冲突等问题。州执法部门介入调查后,发现了新的证据,包括邻居证词、枪击次数、弹壳位置等,这些证据对自杀的说法提出了质疑。最终,州方决定不追究杰里米·班克斯的刑事责任,但案件的真相仍然扑朔迷离。 米歇尔的家人:米歇尔生前热爱生活,积极向上,有明确的人生计划,不可能自杀。他们认为米歇尔与男友杰里米·班克斯关系紧张,存在家庭暴力,米歇尔计划与杰里米分手。他们质疑警方调查草率,存在利益冲突,并坚持认为米歇尔的死是谋杀。他们进行了多次努力,包括重新挖掘遗体进行尸检,以寻求真相。 杰里米·班克斯:杰里米·班克斯一直坚称自己是无辜的,否认对米歇尔造成任何伤害。他承认与米歇尔关系紧张,曾发生过争吵,但否认谋杀米歇尔。他曾起诉佛罗里达州执法部门,指控其违反了他的公民权利。 圣约翰县警局:圣约翰县警局最初认定米歇尔·奥康奈尔的死为自杀,并坚持认为他们的调查充分。他们对州执法部门的调查结果提出质疑,认为州方的调查存在不足,并指出州方专家在分析弹壳位置时没有考虑房间内的其他变量。 佛罗里达州执法部门:佛罗里达州执法部门介入调查后,发现了新的证据,包括邻居证词、枪击次数、弹壳位置等,这些证据对自杀的说法提出了质疑。州法医重新审查证据后,认定米歇尔的死可能是凶杀。但最终,州方决定不追究杰里米·班克斯的刑事责任。 医生William Anderson:在第二次尸检中,医生William Anderson发现了米歇尔下颌骨骨折的迹象,他认为这可能是钝器打击造成的,而非枪击。他指出,这一发现应该在最初的尸检报告中有所体现。

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The episode begins with the tragic story of Michelle O'Connell, found dead in her boyfriend Jeremy Banks' condo, with his service weapon by her side. The initial investigation quickly ruled it a suicide, but her family and friends are convinced there's more to the story.

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#093 - In September 2010,  Florida sheriff deputies are called to the scene of an apparent suicide. When the police arrived at the condo, they realized the condo belonged to a fellow deputy within the department. Inside the bathroom, they found deputy Jeremy Bank's girlfriend, Michelle O'Connell dead from a gunshot wound to the head. There was Jeremy's service weapon on one side of her body. And a bottle of prescription pills on the other side.Was this a textbook case of suicide? Or was there something else behind Michelle's death? The answer to these questions depends on which forensic expert you ask.Support My WorkIf you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales.Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access to exclusive bonus content, snag exclusive show merch or just want to support what I'm doing, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/forensictales)Merchandise - For t-shirts, stickers, hoodies, coffee mugs & more check out:https://www.teepublic.com/user/forensic-talesSupport Us by Supporting Our Sponsors:Best Fiends. Download today from the Apple App Store or Google Play. https://bestfiends.com/Unidragon wooden puzzles. Save 10% your entire gift purchase with promo code "Tales".  https://www.unidragon.com For a complete list of sources used in this episode visit https://www.forensictales.com. Support the show)

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