On January 11, 2015, 24-year-old Kayla Seago, a mother of three, was found dead in her Rockford, Illinois, home. Her family suspects foul play, haunted by unanswered questions about the events leading to her tragic death. Raising additional questions, in 2018, Kayla’s ex-boyfriend was convicted of aggravated battery involving strangulation in an unrelated case. Yet, despite the alarming parallels, no charges were ever filed in connection to Kayla’s death. This episode explores the unresolved mystery of Kayla’s case, highlighting the role of forensic psychologists in uncovering hidden truths through psychological autopsies and exposing the systemic failures that may have prevented justice.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kayla Sego's Case02:51 Lexi's Account of Kayla's Death06:05 The Role of the Grand Jury08:58 Coroner's Report and Investigation Issues11:47 Domestic Violence and Prior History15:08 Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding Kayla's Death17:51 Current Investigative Efforts and Next Steps21:11 Legal Perspectives on Indictments and Charges25:59 The Disturbing Online Behavior of a Suspect31:58 Investigating the Past: Connections to Kayla's Case37:39 The Need for Legislative Change in Cold Cases39:04 Seeking Justice: The Role of Private Investigators45:08 The Importance of Thorough Investigations and Autopsy Reviews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/killer-psychologist--6020549/support.
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On January 11, 2015, 24-year-old Kayla Seago, a mother of three, was found dead in her Rockford, Illinois, home. Her family suspects foul play, haunted by unanswered questions about the events leading to her tragic death. Raising additional questions, in 2018, Kayla’s ex-boyfriend was convicted of aggravated battery involving strangulation in an unrelated case. Yet, despite the alarming parallels, no charges were ever filed in connection to Kayla’s death. This episode explores the unresolved mys...