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The Lexington Triple Homicide: Who Really Pulled the Trigger? | Part 2 of 3

The Murder Police Podcast Season 11 Episode 5
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When detectives locate Ricky at a Louisville Red Roof Inn following a triple homicide in Lexington, they're stunned by his immediate confession: "I killed Aaron and Isaac and I'm proud I did it." But this chilling admission deliberately omits any mention of his stepfather Frank – the third victim discovered at a separate location.

What follows is a masterclass in forensic investigation as experienced detectives meticulously dismantle Ricky's fabricated narrative. His version – that his friends killed his stepfather and he merely took revenge – quickly unravels against physical evidence. The crime scenes tell a different story: victims shot while sleeping, pockets turned inside-out, and ballistic evidence linking all three murders to the .38 revolver found in Ricky's possession.

The discovery of Polaroid photographs showing Ricky, the victims, and two young women at a drug-fueled party the night before provides crucial context. These images, featuring cocaine and the murder weapon, help establish both timeline and motive. Meanwhile, Ricky's bizarre revelation that he watched investigators from nearby woods while calmly eating pizza offers a disturbing glimpse into his detached mindset.

As forensic evidence mounts – shell casings hidden in kitchen drawers, ballistic matches between crime scenes, and a damning verbal slip during interrogation – the prosecution builds an airtight case against a killer who couldn't face admitting to his mother that he murdered her husband. This episode takes listeners deep into the investigative process, revealing how methodical detective work and forensic science uncovered the truth behind these senseless killings.

 
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