Episode

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Davina Buff Jones
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Published: Mon Aug 22 2022
Description

When Officer Davina Buff Jones is found dead in the middle of her shift on Bald Head Island, those in power are quick to rule her death a suicide. But the more her family learns about the circumstances surrounding her death, the more certain they are that someone got away with murder. If you have any information about Dee's death, you can submit a tip to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department at (910) 253-2777.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/mysterious-death-davina-buff-jones/

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The police officer, Keith Kane, is in the middle of a quiet overnight shift in the wealthy community of Baldhead Island until a bizarre case develops.
00:00 - 01:52 (01:52)
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Baldhead Island, North Carolina
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The police officer, Keith Kane, is in the middle of a quiet overnight shift in the wealthy community of Baldhead Island until a bizarre case develops. Delia, the podcast host, discusses the unusual investigation in North Carolina.

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Davina Buff Jones
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A police officer fails to provide medical aid to his injured partner and instead positions himself in a protective manner until backup arrives.
01:53 - 06:15 (04:22)
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Police Misconduct
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A police officer fails to provide medical aid to his injured partner and instead positions himself in a protective manner until backup arrives.

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During active shooter drills, confusion and panic may cause individuals to act in unexpected ways, such as ignoring potential threats or prioritizing escape over identifying the attacker.
06:15 - 11:47 (05:31)
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Active Shooter
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During active shooter drills, confusion and panic may cause individuals to act in unexpected ways, such as ignoring potential threats or prioritizing escape over identifying the attacker.

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Davina Buff Jones
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Inaccuracies in autopsy reports may occur due to various factors such as the positioning of the body and incorrect measurements, which can lead to misleading results.
11:47 - 21:13 (09:26)
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Autopsy
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Inaccuracies in autopsy reports may occur due to various factors such as the positioning of the body and incorrect measurements, which can lead to misleading results. Observations such as entry and exit wounds on the skull serve as essential aspects of the examination process.

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In an investigation to find a stolen golf cart, the closure of a restaurant where a similar golf cart was parked earlier raises no leads for the detective to pursue as nobody was available at the scene to gather further information.
21:13 - 25:59 (04:45)
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Investigation
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In an investigation to find a stolen golf cart, the closure of a restaurant where a similar golf cart was parked earlier raises no leads for the detective to pursue as nobody was available at the scene to gather further information.

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Davina Buff Jones
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A Charlotte Magazine article explores how small towns prioritize criminal investigation and tourism.
25:59 - 35:13 (09:13)
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Crime
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A Charlotte Magazine article explores how small towns prioritize criminal investigation and tourism. Despite the potential for negative effects on tourism, it is important to prioritize investigating crimes such as drinking and driving or property destruction.

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The validity of Will’s alibi has been called into question as he was alone for two and a half hours during the time the crime happened, although he claimed to have kept the victim on the phone for another hour just to be safe, but there is no information on whether the investigators had verified his story.
35:13 - 40:57 (05:44)
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Crime Investigation
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The validity of Will’s alibi has been called into question as he was alone for two and a half hours during the time the crime happened, although he claimed to have kept the victim on the phone for another hour just to be safe, but there is no information on whether the investigators had verified his story.

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The speaker discusses various factors that could support or contradict a theory that a woman committed suicide, including her behavior leading up to her death and her relationship with her ex.
40:57 - 46:18 (05:20)
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Suspicious Death
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The speaker discusses various factors that could support or contradict a theory that a woman committed suicide, including her behavior leading up to her death and her relationship with her ex.

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The district attorney's testimony in a trial may not always be the exact truth, and small details can make a big difference, as seen in a case where the DA claimed a gun was in the defendant's hand, but the defendant testified it was under her hand.
46:18 - 50:48 (04:29)
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District Attorney Testimony
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The district attorney's testimony in a trial may not always be the exact truth, and small details can make a big difference, as seen in a case where the DA claimed a gun was in the defendant's hand, but the defendant testified it was under her hand.

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A group of people is pushing to get the investigation of Dee Garrett's death reopened, arguing that the evidence for suicide is shaky, and that there are enough red flags in the case to warrant a homicide investigation.
50:48 - 58:52 (08:04)
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Investigation
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A group of people is pushing to get the investigation of Dee Garrett's death reopened, arguing that the evidence for suicide is shaky, and that there are enough red flags in the case to warrant a homicide investigation.

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The case of Elisa Lam, a Canadian tourist who was found dead at the Cecil Hotel, has many suspicious elements and unanswered questions.
58:52 - 1:04:02 (05:09)
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Crime
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The case of Elisa Lam, a Canadian tourist who was found dead at the Cecil Hotel, has many suspicious elements and unanswered questions. Some believe the response of the police and hotel staff was lacking and that something sinister may have occurred.

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The speaker believes that the case in discussion was the result of shoddy police work rather than a conspiracy theory, the outcome being the worst kind of ending to a story.
1:04:02 - 1:06:05 (02:03)
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Police Work
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The speaker believes that the case in discussion was the result of shoddy police work rather than a conspiracy theory, the outcome being the worst kind of ending to a story.

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Davina Buff Jones
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