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“THE DEVIL DRIVES A RED SEDAN: The Jayme Closs Case” #MurderNoir

2024/12/11
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私家侦探：本集讲述了2018年杰米·克洛斯绑架案的经过。13岁的杰米在父母被杀害后被绑架，囚禁了近三个月。凶手是杰克·帕特森，他事先没有犯罪记录，却精心策划了这起犯罪。杰米在极度恶劣的环境下生存，最终成功逃脱，帕特森被捕并被判处终身监禁。本案反映了犯罪的残忍和人性的复杂，也展现了受害者顽强的生命力。私家侦探从案件的细节入手，描述了犯罪现场的惨状、凶手的作案过程、杰米的囚禁生活以及她最终逃生的经过。通过对案件的回顾，私家侦探表达了对受害者杰米·克洛斯的同情，以及对凶手帕特森的谴责。同时，他也表达了对社会安全的担忧，以及对类似案件的持续关注。

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Key Insights

Why did Jake Patterson target Jayme Closs?

Patterson had been fantasizing about abducting a young girl since his discharge from the Marines. He targeted Jayme after seeing her board a school bus, considering her the girl he was going to take.

How long was Jayme Closs held captive by Jake Patterson?

Jayme was held captive for nearly three months, from October 2018 to January 2019.

What were the conditions like for Jayme Closs during her captivity?

Jayme was confined under a bed for hours with no food or water, enduring unimaginable conditions while Patterson played at domesticity.

How did Jayme Closs manage to escape from her captor?

Jayme seized an opportunity to escape when Patterson left her alone, bursting out into the winter air and finding help from a local woman, Jean Nutter.

What was Jake Patterson's criminal history before the Jayme Closs case?

Patterson had no prior criminal history; he was discharged from the Marines for medical reasons after just three months.

What was the outcome of Jake Patterson's trial?

Patterson was sentenced to two life sentences without parole, plus an additional 40 years for kidnapping, and was sent to prison in New Mexico.

How did the community respond to Jayme Closs's escape and Patterson's arrest?

The community rallied around Jayme, and she received a $25,000 reward from Hormel for her rescue, though some considered it blood money.

What was the significance of the red sedan in the case?

The red sedan was the vehicle Patterson used to abduct Jayme and drive her 70 miles to his remote house in Gordon, where he held her captive.

How did Patterson's routine contribute to his capture?

Patterson's routine, including keeping Jayme hidden under a bed during visits, was methodical but ultimately led to his carelessness, allowing Jayme to escape.

What impact did the Jayme Closs case have on the narrator?

The case left a lasting impression on the narrator, who continues to keep the file close, fearing another Patterson is out there planning similar crimes.

Chapters
This chapter recounts the horrific events of October 15, 2018, in Barron, Wisconsin, when 13-year-old Jayme Closs was abducted after her parents were murdered by Jake Patterson. It details the speed and brutality of the crime, Patterson's actions, and the aftermath.
  • Jayme Closs abduction and parents' murder
  • Jake Patterson's actions
  • The crime scene

Shownotes Transcript

THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In October 2018, 13-year-old Jayme Closs was abducted from her home in Barron, Wisconsin, after her parents were brutally murdered by Jake Patterson, a stranger who had targeted her after seeing her board a school bus. Patterson held Jayme captive in his remote house for nearly three months, forcing her to endure unimaginable conditions, including being confined under a bed for hours with no food or water. Despite the constant fear and abuse, Jayme seized an opportunity to escape in January 2019 when Patterson left her alone. She found help from a local woman, leading to Patterson’s arrest and eventual conviction. Patterson, who had no prior criminal history, admitted to the crime and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.SOURCES…The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hnu8j)Music provided by Alibi Music LibraryVideo version created by https://www.fiverr.com/vane875)= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: December 10, 2024