Crime Junkie MURDERED: Fiona Yu
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Dec 11, 2023 A student finds her roommate clinging to life after a brutal attack. The case goes cold, but similarities with other attacks offer hope. The podcast explores potential suspects, alternative theories, DNA clearance, and a new predator. Despite attempts to re-examine the case, it remains unsolved. However, new technology offers hope through phenotype snapshots. The podcast discusses Fiona's case, lack of updates, and the possibility of using genealogy for advanced testing.
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Roommate's Discovery And Fatal Injuries
- Kazu Ito returned home and found her roommate Fiona Yu gravely injured upstairs after sensing something was wrong.
- Kazu called police and EMTs, but Fiona later died at the hospital from strangulation.
Short Timeline Suggests Pre‑Observation
- The timeline suggests the attacker had only about 15 minutes to act, implying they might have been waiting or knew the apartment's vulnerabilities.
- Investigators and a profiler believed the attacker likely observed Fiona over days and was familiar with her routine.
Multiple Known Associates DNA‑Tested
- Investigators swabbed and tested multiple people including Fiona's ex-boyfriend Mark, who was ruled out by DNA.
- Dozens of acquaintances and nearby residents were eliminated as suspects through DNA comparisons.