Episode
MISSING: Michelle Eason Part 2
30:36
Published: Mon May 02 2022
Description
When the bodies of eight missing sex workers are found in the home of a serial killer in Poughkeepsie, New York, one woman is noticeably absent: Michelle Eason. Decades after closing the case against Kendall Francois, police are still looking for Michelle - and they think there’s a good chance someone else may be responsible for her disappearance.If you have any information about Michelle Eason, call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 845-451-7577.National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); for TTY: 1-800-787-3224 Text “START” to 88788Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-michelle-eason-part-2/
Chapters
In part 2 of Michelle Eason's story, Police have their prime suspect in a string of serial missing persons cases they believe are related to her.
00:00 - 01:31 (01:31)
Summary
In part 2 of Michelle Eason's story, Police have their prime suspect in a string of serial missing persons cases they believe are related to her. They finally devise a plan to corner him, and what they find is beyond disturbing.
EpisodeMISSING: Michelle Eason Part 2
PodcastCrime Junkie
Police response to missing women is criticized due to lack of action on reports of assault, despite initial evidence pointing to potential suspects.
01:31 - 06:38 (05:06)
Summary
Police response to missing women is criticized due to lack of action on reports of assault, despite initial evidence pointing to potential suspects.
EpisodeMISSING: Michelle Eason Part 2
PodcastCrime Junkie
Police have gathered a variety of items as evidence such as bones, rope, and candy wrappers in the case where eight women are suspected to have been killed by a serial killer.
06:38 - 11:24 (04:45)
Summary
Police have gathered a variety of items as evidence such as bones, rope, and candy wrappers in the case where eight women are suspected to have been killed by a serial killer. The missing women's flyers and other evidence suggest a close familiarity with the victims.
EpisodeMISSING: Michelle Eason Part 2
PodcastCrime Junkie
The investigators in the case of Michelle Von Emster speak to witnesses and track down evidence that suggests a troubling history of racial prejudice and violent behavior from primary suspect Kendall Rae Denison.
11:24 - 16:59 (05:35)
Summary
The investigators in the case of Michelle Von Emster speak to witnesses and track down evidence that suggests a troubling history of racial prejudice and violent behavior from primary suspect Kendall Rae Denison.
EpisodeMISSING: Michelle Eason Part 2
PodcastCrime Junkie
Michelle Crawford's ex-boyfriend, David, informs detectives that Michelle was taken to a park near the Hudson River by drug dealers.
16:59 - 21:18 (04:19)
Summary
Michelle Crawford's ex-boyfriend, David, informs detectives that Michelle was taken to a park near the Hudson River by drug dealers. Police investigate other potential suspects including George, Michelle's on-again-off-again boyfriend, and a man with past convictions for sexual abuse.
EpisodeMISSING: Michelle Eason Part 2
PodcastCrime Junkie
The differences between different types of serial killers, including those who target victims based on physical characteristics.
21:18 - 26:26 (05:08)
Summary
The differences between different types of serial killers, including those who target victims based on physical characteristics. The importance of police always assuming a victim survived and making it easy for them to come forward.
EpisodeMISSING: Michelle Eason Part 2
PodcastCrime Junkie
Despite women reporting attacks to the police over the years, no family members of Michelle's case contacted the police department even after information on the suspect's arrest became public knowledge.
26:26 - 30:32 (04:05)
Summary
Despite women reporting attacks to the police over the years, no family members of Michelle's case contacted the police department even after information on the suspect's arrest became public knowledge.