🤷 Gee we don't know why do the pretty young blonde cheerleader when missing/or found dead, gets the whole Dept. Woke. Poor trailer kid, ahhhhh it's a run away probably out partying 🎉. 🙄 What's beauty have to do with it?! Are you Ugly? Had many women pining for your attention?. Figure it out 🙈
If thats the case, it has to be extremley unusual to police not to notify relatives, If the body was also cremated first its very very strange, and Im shure IA is on the case.
Stunning doesn't always mean physical appearances. It can also allude to the fact that she was smart, driven, going places, and seemingly a very compassionate young woman as one of her major interests was physical therapy.
I hope that these cops are held accountable. Why do we need them if they don't do anything. Fire their butts, including the chief and Commissioner. Sue!
All those drugs found in her body?!?..Wow! She was obviously drugged, that guy spiked her drinks I'm sure. I am absolutely blown away by this police department, the murderer must have connections to them somehow. This whole story is just unbelievable! I hope this poor girl's family gets the answers they deserve and she can finally rest in peace.
@@ceilingfansunite Not necessarily. I thought they said the drugs that were in her system are often found in prescription medication such as sleeping pills and allergy medicine. Maybe I misunderstood but that's what I thought they said. Fentanyl can be obtained through prescription also, but usually not unless you suffer from severe chronic pain usually associated with having cancer or some other chronic illness such as MS, RA, etc. I believe she was drugged because if she were on all of those prescription meds, drinking while taking them is more or less a death wish! I know there are people who do drink alcohol while taking pain meds/opiates, but to drink while on fentanyl and the other drugs that were found in her tox report is EXTREMELY dangerous!
That’s just your speculations. Where’s prove though? What if this guy is absolutely innocent and I think it’s absolutely irresponsible on your part to assume that he was responsible. What motive does this guy had to get rid of her? They had a consensual sex and went to sleep. I actually knew someone whos partner of 25 years died in his sleep and he told me that people were actually considering the possibility that he was involved. That was messed up This man is the chillest guy I’ve ever met. I kinda forgot all about it, considering that was 17 years ago, but your comment recollected my memory..
How else was the land Lord going to get her family info? She didn't leave any of them on her application. There were no signs of her being attacked or harmed by him. She had classic OD symptoms
First I want to send condolences to this beautiful woman’s family. I’m sorry for your loss! I’m not a detective, but anyone with common sense would know to treat a death like a homicide until you can rule it out. I hope the family gets justice for their daughter.🙏😢
@@zoultronzoultron9723 Apparently you didn't watch this video & your ignorance is unbelievable. The cops were severely negligent in investigating this women's death. They didn't open a proper criminal investigation until a couple weeks after her death... & that was only because of the pressure from family & media. This case is under investigation & murder has NOT been ruled out.
@@_MjG_ yes I watched the video and you are wrong. The police did do an investigation and found no wrong doing. They found out she died from drinking and doing drugs . People die from doing drugs I don’t understand how hard this is for you. Just because this video says the police didn’t do a good enough investigation doesn’t mean it’s true . They did a great investigation they found out exactly how she died. I think these two ladies just wanted to make a juicy TH-cam video and you just believing everything they say .
@@zoultronzoultron9723 My bad. I didn't realize you were a troll at the time I posted that reply. I only discovered so after reading more of your ignorant type of comments. I would've just ignored you, because you're not worth the time of day.
Her feeling ill started after shots of tequila? Sounds to me like maybe her drinks were spiked. This was handled sloppily. Hopefully justice will be found if foul play.
This man *has* to be somehow connected to the police. He’s got to be. RIP to the poor young lady 💔 💐💐💐 I hope her family can get swift justice for her 👩🏻⚖️⚖️ Ladies, never let a man into your home or go to his until you’ve been dating a while & even still you’ve got to be cautious… *Sooo* many predators out there. And most look & seem as nice as pie.
@@gabby32able Logic tells me that...as she asked dude for 40$ to get her nails done....that she didn't need done...and then ran outside to get dope...not meet her brother....went inside to use the bathroom to do the drugs...and then got sick and was high. Promethazine And Hydroxyzine are both used for opioid withdrawal. If the guy killed her...why would he stay to call 911 and do CPR and cooperate with the police? As a recovering heroin addict...it isn't odd at all. No one knows for sure...but all the evidence points to an accidental overdose.
@@awkwardautistic but you’re assuming everything he said is true and ignoring the inconsistencies in his statement. One of them being that he said they didn’t have sex although a used condom was found at the scene. Why lie about that? And keep in mind, according to his own statement she was sick and passed out when he carried her to bed, which, if true, means she wouldn’t have been able to consent to sex… If he lied about the sex, he could have lied about everything else. The fact remains that we don’t know how those drugs ended up in her system. There’s no evidence she was a drug-addict, actually everything indicates the opposite: her friends and family are adamant she didn’t do drugs, she was a very healthy and sporty girl, she didn’t smoke, would go to the gym every morning, made a point of having a healthy diet… doesn’t sound like an opiate addict to me. The odds of her randomly taking one of the hardest drugs and overdosing right when she was alone with some guy without him having anything to do with it are pretty slim imo. Also, why were the cops so protective of him? They redacted his name in the first report (it was internet sleuths who investigated and found out who he was), why? Why protect him if he’s so innocent? And why did they repeatedly refuse to investigate? Why did they ask the victim’s family to stop calling them? Why the coverup if there was nothing to cover up? Edit: and Lauren really went outside to meet her brother Lakeem. She got a text from him where he told her to meet him outside and he told the media about meeting his sister for a short while that night. I don’t know why you thought it was a lie…
When this case first came out I was so devastated because we were the same age when she passed away. I use dating apps too as a young adult but I did delete it after all these things came out about Lauren especially wouldn’t invite any guy I just met to my apartment either . These dudes are crazy.
The police in this case are absolutely needing to seriously be fired!! How insensitive. What kind of statement is that for them to make? "Stop calling me." They aren't giving 1 hoot about this girl or her family!!
I believe the only truth that man said in his statement is when she became sick and threw up. Yeah, after he drugged her with fentanyl! That poor girl. R. I. P ❤️
Bridgeport labeled my 13 yr old sisters death an accidental suicide/ freak accident. So I believe Lauren’s family. This case brings up such bad memories. I hope this young woman gets justice ❤️❤️❤️❤️ it’s got foul play written all over it
@@amberlance182 she was found dead in her bedroom closet. Her moms boyfriend made it seem like she hung herself. She was on the phone with her boyfriend at the time of her death. He said They were talking and the last thing he heard was her gasping for air. She and her stepdad didn’t get along and the last thing he told her mom before she went to work that night was that She loved my sister too much and one day he was gonna make her think . Her little sister said he kept on going in my sisters room all night and morning . When she died around 9pm . I’m assuming he was trying to figure out what to do with her body until he had to call the police. He spoke to the police they believed him and he disappeared. They Haven’t seen him since the day she died
This beautiful life was taken to soon. Even if it was a deadly cocktail by accident the cops and detectives in this case here are the most heartless people.. how could you not feel an obligation to contact her Mom? I have been praying for this family her mother is an amazing woman her entire family definitely deserves answers!
God Bless you this could be anybodys family memeber. Shame on the detectives for not informing the family. Horrible these predicators need to be caught too many women are being killed.
As a recovery specialist the last people to know of addiction are usually the family. Not claiming she is… the hair follicle test will tell them… Regardless, the cops dropped the ball 🤦🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
@@chiles75 I am so sorry for your loss. As the mother of an addict, I totally relate. I too agree that she asked for the money for drugs and then got the drugs and went into the bathroom to do the drugs. Everything done, not done by the police is inexcusable and they should pay for it.
What sticks with me and what people seem to have missed- if she was that "intoxicated" and he knowingly had sex with her in that state and he admitted he was aware of her condition, it doesn't sound like the sex was consensual... IJS
You're right and thats what this case could be all about. Maybe her death was accidental and the guy has nothing to do with that. But if she was high and unable to consent and he had sex with her he knew he would be in trouble so all the lies are starting from here.
when she died it took the police 2 WEEKS to get into contact with the family and they only did that because THEY WANTED TO COLLECT ITEMS FROM HER BEDROOM
In all honesty, being an ex addict myself. If what he said actually happened, it sounds like they were hanging out, she gets a text from her plug. Goes outside and meets him, comes back inside and goes to the bathroom to bust down whatever she got (I use to go into friends bathroom for 10-15min doing my stuff). She goes to sleep & the fetty shuts down her respiratory system while sleeping. (It’s very common in overdoses). But that’s just if what he said really happened. They need to understand that not everyone’s families know when they’re using, some are very good at hiding it. Like myself, nobody in my family had a clue except my brother cause he used also. It is weird that there was a condom found when he just said she went to sleep though.
I lived with an addict & that's exactly what I believed happened. Borrowing the $40 from the guy and then the text from her "brother" was to cop the drug. As soon as she gets it she goes into the bathroom to do it and that's ultimately what killed her either on its own or because it was taken after she had been drinking and also with the other 2 meds found in her system. My brother died the same way and was found unresponsive and with blood coming out of his nose. The condom could've been from someone that had been there before her date came. How can it been determined that it was used the night of the date? It's unacceptable how the police handled this case & not to contact her family.
@@dawnwallace1283 exactly. If you’re an addict or know one, it’s actually easy to see what she could’ve really been doing in the bathroom. But they could try to find her dna on the condom, I’m sure they have the technology. But you’re absolutely right. I would be destroyed if something ever happened, let alone finding out by a note on my door.
Sounds like the brother sold it to her, if that's who she really met with that night or if she just said that....they'll find out either way when they check her phone records and look into whoever sold her the fentanyl.
HER BROTHER. Unless you've been involved in that lifestyle, you have zero comprehension on what is really going on here. This case is getting a false narrative because of those who can't comprehend otherwise. Police (wrongly) didn't investigate the case because they already knew exactly what happened. The family pushing like this is going to tarnish their daughters own name once the facts come out. They're doing it out of love, but are blind to what their baby was doing. Lauren was a beautiful girl with aspirations. However, we can't dismiss facts just because she was young and beautiful. We also can't paint any narrative we want solely because the two were opposite races. Sweet Lauren was an escort. Not to be mistaken with an 8 mile doped out hooker, because they are NOT the same. Jobs do not pay enough. She used her assets to support herself, college, etc. The Bumble date was a "FWB" aka paid agreement. The $40 was a few of those dollars up front. It is not uncommon to have clients give you money. This rings especially true in the dancer world. Lauren was young. Nerves are a big factor in a business like this. It is also not uncommon for a girl to use substances and/ or alcohol to take the edge off. This does not make her an addict, it makes her a non-jaded human that isn't 100% accustomed to monetary dates. Lauren likely told Mom & dad she held the faux "waitress / bartender" position that young girls in the business tend to tell their parents. This wasn't murder. She unknowingly bought fake street drugs ($40) and they contained fentanyl :( Rest easy baby girl ♡
They should fire the police chief and the whole department right across the board. This is beyond bad police work, this is no police work at all. If it wasn’t on this crime channel, I would think someone was making this whole thing up. Unbelievable!!
This Lauren case is evidence of differential treatment 😩. Most departments would have questioned this guy and scoured the scene!!!! The fact that they didn’t reach out to next of kin is irresponsible and reckless!!!! And OMG I immediately thought of Kristen Smart!!!!!!!!!! And she brings it up!!!!! It was years before they figured out who killed their daughter. This ought not be!!!!! They made assumptions about Kristen as a college student and the officers in Connecticut just figured “oh well” and very likely assumed she was a call girl or something.
The fascists and fake Republicans act self-righteous about the calls for reduced funding of bad police. What employers in their right minds want to continue to pay salaries to employees who not only fail to do the job, but also act disrespectful to management / owners? In this case, I don't blame anyone who raises the question of why we taxpayers and citizens should reward bad behaviors. So, I'm saying Bridgeport needs to keep everything on the table, INCLUDING the possibility of taking some funding away from "police" and assigning it to social work, preventative health, & education. ALSO, if you're thinking of moving to Bridgeport, Connecticut, or starting a business there, consider well, the police may not have your back. Bridgeport may not have your back... But they will have enough of the wrong kind of controlled substances to kill you, your employees, your customers.
They had no way of reaching her family. Her phone was locked and she gave no family details to her land lord. He had to leave a note on her door for her family to contact him.
@@darthmcgee2216 stop with the crap, short of being dumped on a forest with zero identification, anyone's family can be found pretty easily. If I know someone's full name I can find their family member in minutes on the internet. If I can do it, cops can. These weak sauce excuses are crazy. How many people who have iPhone (that are locked) still had their family contacted after their death ? A majority of them. That's pretty stupid to suggest the cops couldn't get the info. Also, why wouldn't they have taken any evidence, murder or not, the cops moved in a suspicious way and if they didn't, this conversation wouldn't even be happening. Rather than do their job, they just automatically trusted the white guy. If I did something like this in my career, yikes I would have been fired long ago 😬
EXACTLY......let this young lady had been of "another" race, to put it lightly & they would have worked the case DILIGENTLY until justice was served, even 25 years after the fact, if developed into a cold case - I've seen it TOO many times....and nay sayers can feel / say whatever they would like, race DOES play a HUGE part with some/many areas of criminal justice
Ana, that was a beautiful tribute to you from Alison !!!! I've shed tears... So very sweet!!! I love watching your show... I pray for an abundance of success for you; as you're deserving of all good things. Stay Blessed !
The disrespect in the first case!! 😵💫😮🤬 There is definitely inconsistencies, weird that he wouldn't just leave her on the couch and leave, because he did not know her well. Further investigation is a must for her family and for justice to be served!
That was very shameful that the pd dropped the ball so bad on that beautiful woman's case & her & her family has been let down & I pray they get justice
Don't cry Ana it's true . You are very compassionate about the cases you discuss an cover . I'm a fan . Keep up the good work . An congratulations on 2yr anniversary 😊
Extremely glad that this case is receiving more coverage, praying for Lauren’s family. Wow Ana would you still be laughing if the jogger got seriously hurt or killed?? Thanks Allison for your professionalism
You are assuming this is what actually happened and that the guy told the truth. At this point, I don’t think it’s a good idea to take his word for anything.
You woud be surprised how calm you can be. Years agoo I was held at gunpoint and tied up and robbed. I faked fear bur was really remaining calm and kept thinking a was trying to get out alive. I put him in prisonfor 12 years but he died in prison after 7 years. I was relived again as I no longer had to worry about an escape or what he would do when he got out in 5 more years
As the former wife of a severely mentally ill soldier.... I love how people say "Get them help". Yeah the system has laws and as a WIFE I was not legally allowed to make a freaking mental health appt for my husband!!! I begged the military, then hospitals, and the police... Yet he suffered from BPD and his manipulation skills were off the hook. He would self mutilate, drink until he nearly killed himself and yet he had to want to get help and he could not be made to take meds. The military was nice enough to other than honorably discharge him for his diagnosis but not give him help!!! So please inform me how can any say ... It's another person's job to get that person help? You can't get anyone mental health treatment in today's society unless they actually commit a crime or fully attempt suicide and even then they only hold them so long and the mentally ill can't be "forced" to take meds or seek therapy. Until you live through the hell of mental illness as a spouse or family member please don't say it's us who can get them help.
@@ann-mariepaliukenas19 we all know what happened. Didn’t you listen to when she read the coroner report? That right there tells us what happen but they completely ran right over it and kept up with the allegations.
@@zoultronzoultron9723 Right who could forgot coroner reports tell you why something was taken and if it was taken willingly and all of the other details of the night of someone's death, also coroner reports have historically never been botched purposefully or due to negligence so you're totally correct
@@Ro-ol6on well Mayb but there wasn’t any signs of foul play . Why do you guys wish this girl was killed by someone? What so bad about partying and over doing it . I guess that doesn’t make for a good story.
The planet I live on has no real police investigation, no resources to fund and run departments, no employees who would care enough, about a population that hates them, to notify next of kin for any person's death, especially if it seems drugs and alcohol were being used. There are far too many deaths like this to manage. Realistically. Likewise in the second case, we have free-range insane asylums on every street instead of effective mental health of any kind. Have you noticed the rise in violence from those that need serious mental help?
Nothing personal to the people involved in the podcast, I just wish this channel could go back to releasing more documentary style videos. I have zero desire to watch people talk about a crime on a zoom call. It just makes me feel like I'm in a work meeting.
I pray the Lauren Smith case continues to get attention national attention so the family can get the justice she deserves... #JusticeForLauren...🙏🏽❤🙏🏽❤🙏🏽
She can never sleep peacefully while her killer is walking freely. Justiceis needed for this beautiful young woman. My deepest condolences 🙏 to her family
The attack on the jogger; my ex was doing Aikido for decades. That discipline is interesting. He showed me how you can disable someone just by manipulating their thumb! It is fascinating to see experienced practitioners able to disarm/disable/ turn back someone's aggressive energy back on them without moving much or using strength etc.
This story is very very suspect what it's telling me is whoever this unknown guy is killed that woman and was bold enough to lay in a bed with this woman after he killed her and then all of a sudden he wants to call 911 stop playing with me nobody is that stupid to fall for this storyline that this guy is giving up he murdered this woman and then secondly if not first and foremost the police department there a note on the door hey if you're related to this person call this number really come on. Justice for this woman's murder.
Aww 🥰 those beautiful words from Alison had me emotional too Ana. I think they were well deserved. You always come across as genuine, caring and passionate about victims and their families. You find time for some great humour, you are a fabulous journalist with one of the best podcasts. Love the guests you choose, the cases and of course you ❤️. Lauren’s case was a massive F*#*up by police. They should’ve presumed homicide until they could rule it out. They take the word of a internet date stranger for the death of young healthy girl. Gee - no warning signs in that first overview at all. I’m so sorry for her family but so proud of them for fighting for her. The internet date now has a lawyer, wonder why? Hair follicle tests will prove if Lauren did or didn’t use drugs like her family said. DNA on the condom? Blood on the sheets. Dead young female. Sounds like a crime scene to me, and his story makes No sense!
This case is almost unbelievable in this day and age. I’m glad there is an IA investigation into the handling of this but don’t have a lot of confidence it will be done correctly… sounds like the incompetence and corruption runs deep in this police department.
I hope the family will get their answers soon..and I will be following this case through TCD..I’m sure Anna is going to have a follow up on this..stay safe you all..God bless..❤️
It’s actually very common for younger generations of women to ask for money very early, specifically if they think your a “nice guy”. I should know I’ve had women ask for money within 48hrs of knowing me.
I disagree with you claim that "Its odd a woman would ask for money to get their nails done" its really not that odd. And then you go on to say that her family claims that not to be true because her nails were freshly done at the funeral. So we have a few options A. Her nails were just done because she got money from him prior to the date to get them done. B. Maybe in the family's opinion her nails looked grown out, so they got them redone for the funeral. That is probably the least sketchy part of the whole case
@@deborahsunflower939 Not these days actually :/ I'm not sure what happened here but how the police handled this was unacceptable. But the nail thing in this day and age in the way in which dating culture has evolved isn't odd. I think this can easily be confirmed though with bumble/text message records.
That kid seems way more influenced by Jeffrey Dahmer's first victim than by the movie Scream. And, that death was portrayed in the movie My Friend Dahmer. Wow, the fact that jogger not only survived, but turned the table on his attacker, is nothing short of a miracle.
I feel so bad for this family and their daughter. As a mom and a human being. This family was treated reprehensibly. How do they just decide the date was "a nice guy"? Look at what is going on with prince Andrew. I bet lots of people call him a nice guy too. That being said, we found out that my husband died of bacterial pneumonia while dog sittingat a friend's home. The San Francisco police left a voice message for my mother in law. Lots of suspicious stuff there too. I can relate to the insensitive treatment this family recieved
I can not believe this. I can't imagine what he family felt finding out their daughter died in that way. Disgusting. Police officers are supposed to have more care for people then most. Stop becoming a police officer or doctor unless you truly want to help and serve people! Disgusting. I'm so baffled. I can not wrap my mind around this. I don't understand how it's not already a law to do everything to find a loved one or even a friend to talk to! A fucking note?!?! I'm so pissed.
Police reform is needed!!! Police Captain's, police Chief's, etc.those in charge should be investigated on why they're allow things like to happen under their watch. Disgraceful, Disrespectful, they need to be dismissed from their jobs. The man is lying, he drugged her. Did the autopsy say she has sex?? If so, he had sex with her while she was pasted out because he carried her to bed. This is the opposite of a proud police department what a disgrace. I bet you'll find more under handedness in this police department. RIP young lady 💛
The cops treated the case where this black woman spent the night with her 7or8 white friends at a sleepover and she was found dead, said it also was an accidental death, she supposedly fell from the balcony. So glad the community and family are demanding the case be reopen alone with social media.
I'm so glad this audience understands at least the basics of a death investigation. I commented on a very popular channel that covers court cases that I felt horrible for her family and hoped they got answers and someone jumps on to ask me how they would even know who her family was to notify them and "informed" me that it took a long time for a DNA test. I tried to explain that there are interconnected systems in play between medical centers that help police identify next of kin and that they knew who she was from the time they stepped on the scene and saw her versus her passport and ID.
Heidi - thank your for sharing this. Even our guests comment on what a well informed and vocal community we have here. Welcome all thoughts and theories - but don’t like meanness or ganging up on each other. I and WE ask that of each other. It’s probably turned off a lot of people who are mean, but as I say - we are not for everyone!! Welcome Heidi, AnaG 🙏🏼
@@AnaGNews thank you Ana! I really appreciate that and being able to have real conversations without the frustration of someone who just wants to argue with a perfect stranger! 😘
Deepest Condolences to the family & if they sayn accidental overdose,” I’m not trusting that cuz U couldn’t even call us to let us knw. #JUSTICEFORLAUREN❤️💚🥰I WUD SUE THE SHYT OUT OF THEM..😷😊
So even if 100% of the evidence says it is accidental OD you won't believe it? Holy Hell people don't even care about facts anymore. They had way to contact her family as her phone was locked. Even her land lord had no family contact info and he had to leave a note on her door.
@@darthmcgee2216 they didn't need her phone to get her family information, if boll collectors can find your number looking for a relative, the police department could've found her family. As far as drug use, sample of her hair would prove long term use. They stoll fuked up the crime scene and the lack of interest from those keystone cops was race related, black young lady, white man, they didn't care!
This is a prime example Of how the police that is supposed to protect and serve, takes us black women as a joke smh 🤬, I’ve been a survivor of domestic violence with a man that is NOT my race…. and this is heart wrenching
Sad that people keep putting themselves in harms way, you take a huge chance by meeting someone you don’t know without a bail out plan. At least meet in a public place where there are other people around if it goes bad.
I just listened to this podcast for my 10 hours at work and it's surreal seeing the people actually talk about it when I'm just used to their voices and how I picture them
As a person who works in behavioral health: I see the same patients coming in to the facilities after more than 10 years. People try to get help, families try to help. It doesn't always work. No matter how hard everyone tries.
Hydroxizine is a non-narcotic medication often prescribed for anxiety and panic attacks. Based on the story, it sounds like she may have been silently suffering from substance abuse. $40 is also a typical amount to pay to a drug dealer.
I just heard about this case yesterday and I’m so APPALLED and HORRIFIED how the case was handled!!!! Lauren was a PERSON!! A BEAUTIFUL woman who was loved by many and to see how her case was handled by the authorities is absolutely disgusting!!! But there was also another murder that happened not far from Lauren’s and was almost IDENTICAL!!!! Brenda’s case is being handled just like Lauren’s!!! But there’s not a lot of coverage for Brenda’s case. There needs to be a HUGE look into that police department!!!
Love when Alison is a guest. Her & Ana together are an awesome team. Lauren’s case is so angering. My deepest sympathies to her family & loved ones ❤ Fly high with the angels beautiful soul, RIP Lauren 🌈❤️
Many would say that attempting murder in any way removes you from the sane department. There was an incident in the summer of 2019, on a bike / jogging trail in McHenry County, Illinois, in which a man assaulted two women with a hammer. The women defended their selves. One needed to be admitted and in hospital overnight for injuries.
It’s just so horrible how this was handled. This beautiful young lady deserves so much more. 😕😒
Yes she does
What does beauty have to do with it?
@@markmiller7317 There's always one well done you....
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🤷 Gee we don't know why do the pretty young blonde cheerleader when missing/or found dead, gets the whole Dept. Woke. Poor trailer kid, ahhhhh it's a run away probably out partying 🎉. 🙄 What's beauty have to do with it?! Are you Ugly? Had many women pining for your attention?. Figure it out 🙈
So happy you're covering this case this family deserves justice.
The daughter overdosed....it's obvious she's an addict.
@@awkwardautistic how exactly is it “obvious”?
We are with you simone!!!
The police totally covered up the crime.
Somebody should investigate if the guy has links to the police.
Yeah no kidding
He does. In another interview with the family's lawyer, it was brought up that he & his family have connections to the police.
@@bellalinda125 Wow. Unbelievable.
If thats the case, it has to be extremley unusual to police not to notify relatives, If the body was also cremated first its very very strange, and Im shure IA is on the case.
My thoughts EXACTLY!
So sad for the family. She was stunning. Hope they get answers soon
Do her looks really matter......
@@UndercoverCracker just a compliment is that wrong?
Stunning doesn't always mean physical appearances. It can also allude to the fact that she was smart, driven, going places, and seemingly a very compassionate young woman as one of her major interests was physical therapy.
I hope that these cops are held accountable. Why do we need them if they don't do anything. Fire their butts, including the chief and Commissioner. Sue!
It's tragic!!!
That police department should most definitely be sued!! Prayers for her family ♥️
Yes mam
I’m glad you guys care enough to bring awareness to cases like these. #SpeakUp #BlackGirlsLost #BlackWomenMatter
They need to stop looking for sugar daddies out here and they’ll be ok that’s half the problem
@@11bangbang37 So are you victim blaming?? 🤔
Love you guys for caring for black community. Bless You.
I really really like this guest. She's no BS. I like how her and Anna interact. Great coverage.
Alison is great criminal attorney, and filled with compassion. I think our friendship is obvious 🙏🏼
@@AnaGNews When I grow up I wanna be like you (or Alison!) 😀🇩🇰🇱🇷🙏
Absolutely agree
Right? Tell it like it is!!
I agree Allison is great!
All those drugs found in her body?!?..Wow! She was obviously drugged, that guy spiked her drinks I'm sure. I am absolutely blown away by this police department, the murderer must have connections to them somehow. This whole story is just unbelievable! I hope this poor girl's family gets the answers they deserve and she can finally rest in peace.
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Not necessarily. I thought they said the drugs that were in her system are often found in prescription medication such as sleeping pills and allergy medicine. Maybe I misunderstood but that's what I thought they said. Fentanyl can be obtained through prescription also, but usually not unless you suffer from severe chronic pain usually associated with having cancer or some other chronic illness such as MS, RA, etc. I believe she was drugged because if she were on all of those prescription meds, drinking while taking them is more or less a death wish! I know there are people who do drink alcohol while taking pain meds/opiates, but to drink while on fentanyl and the other drugs that were found in her tox report is EXTREMELY dangerous!
I don’t feel optimistic about justice being accomplished since the police didn’t follow protocol for a death investigation.
There are so many things wrong with this investigation- but not informing the family is unforgivable
@@AnaGNews absolutely! This is one of the most botched "investigations" ever! This whole police department needs to be replaced smh.
That’s just your speculations. Where’s prove though? What if this guy is absolutely innocent and I think it’s absolutely irresponsible on your part to assume that he was responsible.
What motive does this guy had to get rid of her? They had a consensual sex and went to sleep.
I actually knew someone whos partner of 25 years died in his sleep and he told me that people were actually considering the possibility that he was involved. That was messed up
This man is the chillest guy I’ve ever met. I kinda forgot all about it, considering that was 17 years ago, but your comment recollected my memory..
I’m glad to hear women from a different generation and race talk about story.
It’s a murder they don’t care if your blue , they cover crime , hence there name crime arch daily . Your the only one bringing race into it
Always some dickhead will bring up race when it has nothing to do with it
Right👍🏾
The note left on the door was absolutely heartless. They did not investigate at all. The police should be fired for incompetency.
How else was the land Lord going to get her family info? She didn't leave any of them on her application. There were no signs of her being attacked or harmed by him. She had classic OD symptoms
@@darthmcgee2216 call the police and let the police contact her family
They should be charged too, they are paid to do the work not make excuses
What did the note say? This is so sad to me, that could have been me
Police should investigate every murder or assault as if it was their loved one. Regardless of age, gender, race or occupation, life choices etc
First I want to send condolences to this beautiful woman’s family. I’m sorry for your loss! I’m not a detective, but anyone with common sense would know to treat a death like a homicide until you can rule it out. I hope the family gets justice for their daughter.🙏😢
FACTS.
THANK YOU
They did treat it like a homicide, but no evidence of a homicide. She did drugs and died. Sad but that’s what happened.
@@zoultronzoultron9723
Apparently you didn't watch this video & your ignorance is unbelievable. The cops were severely negligent in investigating this women's death. They didn't open a proper criminal investigation until a couple weeks after her death... & that was only because of the pressure from family & media. This case is under investigation & murder has NOT been ruled out.
@@_MjG_ yes I watched the video and you are wrong. The police did do an investigation and found no wrong doing. They found out she died from drinking and doing drugs . People die from doing drugs I don’t understand how hard this is for you. Just because this video says the police didn’t do a good enough investigation doesn’t mean it’s true . They did a great investigation they found out exactly how she died. I think these two ladies just wanted to make a juicy TH-cam video and you just believing everything they say .
@@zoultronzoultron9723
My bad. I didn't realize you were a troll at the time I posted that reply. I only discovered so after reading more of your ignorant type of comments. I would've just ignored you, because you're not worth the time of day.
Her feeling ill started after shots of tequila? Sounds to me like maybe her drinks were spiked. This was handled sloppily. Hopefully justice will be found if foul play.
@Lady Joker GHB in high doses does INDEED cause sickness. Lastly, GHB isn't the only drug used to spike drinks, hon.
@Lady Joker Just a quick Google search says that high doses of GHB can cause vomiting (and many other side effects).
Right?
It sounds like he did spike her drink to rape her. So very sad. I hope justice is found for Lauren, such a beautiful young woman gone too soon
This man *has* to be somehow connected to the police. He’s got to be.
RIP to the poor young lady 💔 💐💐💐 I hope her family can get swift justice for her 👩🏻⚖️⚖️
Ladies, never let a man into your home or go to his until you’ve been dating a while & even still you’ve got to be cautious… *Sooo* many predators out there. And most look & seem as nice as pie.
The predator is the fentanyl she did. It's pretty obvious this was an OD. NOT murder.
Yep, he is friends with the detective in charge (who has recently been taken off the case and is being investigated by IA…).
@@awkwardautistic and what proof do you have that she took that willingly or knowingly
@@gabby32able Logic tells me that...as she asked dude for 40$ to get her nails done....that she didn't need done...and then ran outside to get dope...not meet her brother....went inside to use the bathroom to do the drugs...and then got sick and was high. Promethazine And Hydroxyzine are both used for opioid withdrawal. If the guy killed her...why would he stay to call 911 and do CPR and cooperate with the police? As a recovering heroin addict...it isn't odd at all. No one knows for sure...but all the evidence points to an accidental overdose.
@@awkwardautistic but you’re assuming everything he said is true and ignoring the inconsistencies in his statement. One of them being that he said they didn’t have sex although a used condom was found at the scene. Why lie about that? And keep in mind, according to his own statement she was sick and passed out when he carried her to bed, which, if true, means she wouldn’t have been able to consent to sex…
If he lied about the sex, he could have lied about everything else. The fact remains that we don’t know how those drugs ended up in her system. There’s no evidence she was a drug-addict, actually everything indicates the opposite: her friends and family are adamant she didn’t do drugs, she was a very healthy and sporty girl, she didn’t smoke, would go to the gym every morning, made a point of having a healthy diet… doesn’t sound like an opiate addict to me. The odds of her randomly taking one of the hardest drugs and overdosing right when she was alone with some guy without him having anything to do with it are pretty slim imo.
Also, why were the cops so protective of him? They redacted his name in the first report (it was internet sleuths who investigated and found out who he was), why? Why protect him if he’s so innocent? And why did they repeatedly refuse to investigate? Why did they ask the victim’s family to stop calling them? Why the coverup if there was nothing to cover up?
Edit: and Lauren really went outside to meet her brother Lakeem. She got a text from him where he told her to meet him outside and he told the media about meeting his sister for a short while that night. I don’t know why you thought it was a lie…
When this case first came out I was so devastated because we were the same age when she passed away. I use dating apps too as a young adult but I did delete it after all these things came out about Lauren especially wouldn’t invite any guy I just met to my apartment either . These dudes are crazy.
The police in this case are absolutely needing to
seriously be fired!! How insensitive. What kind of
statement is that for them to make? "Stop calling me."
They aren't giving 1 hoot about this girl or her family!!
The more I listen, the more sick I feel about this
torn up 1 side & totalled out the other so called
Homicide case!!!! Absolutely horrifying!!!!!
@@geraldinewebber2153 it’s a scary world for black women
I’m glad you did and be safe. Terrible things have happened with
young women never to be seen again. Dating apps can be absolutely deadly meetups.
I believe the only truth that man said in his statement is when she became sick and threw up. Yeah, after he drugged her with fentanyl! That poor girl. R. I. P ❤️
Thank you for covering the stories you do, in such respectful and fearless ways.
Thank you for your kind words AnaG 🙏🏼
Agreed Rhonda!!!! They are respectful and fearless!!!
Bridgeport labeled my 13 yr old sisters death an accidental suicide/ freak accident. So I believe Lauren’s family. This case brings up such bad memories. I hope this young woman gets justice ❤️❤️❤️❤️ it’s got foul play written all over it
Organ harvesting
Wow.
@@amberlance182 she was found dead in her bedroom closet. Her moms boyfriend made it seem like she hung herself. She was on the phone with her boyfriend at the time of her death. He said They were talking and the last thing he heard was her gasping for air. She and her stepdad didn’t get along and the last thing he told her mom before she went to work that night was that She loved my sister too much and one day he was gonna make her think . Her little sister said he kept on going in my sisters room all night and morning . When she died around 9pm . I’m assuming he was trying to figure out what to do with her body until he had to call the police. He spoke to the police they believed him and he disappeared. They Haven’t seen him since the day she died
Sorry for your loss.
This beautiful life was taken to soon. Even if it was a deadly cocktail by accident the cops and detectives in this case here are the most heartless people.. how could you not feel an obligation to contact her Mom? I have been praying for this family her mother is an amazing woman her entire family definitely deserves answers!
I get calls at my jobs fromt CT State Trooper magazine to place ads and I will be bringing up Lauren's case next time they call FOR SURE.
🙏
God Bless you this could be anybodys family memeber. Shame on the detectives for not informing the family. Horrible these predicators need to be caught too many women are being killed.
As a recovery specialist the last people to know of addiction are usually the family. Not claiming she is… the hair follicle test will tell them…
Regardless, the cops dropped the ball 🤦🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
Thank you for that context. There much more that needs to be investigated, and they sure dropped the ball! Thanks for joining us AnaG 🙏🏼
@@chiles75 I am so sorry for your loss. As the mother of an addict, I totally relate. I too agree that she asked for the money for drugs and then got the drugs and went into the bathroom to do the drugs. Everything done, not done by the police is inexcusable and they should pay for it.
What sticks with me and what people seem to have missed- if she was that "intoxicated" and he knowingly had sex with her in that state and he admitted he was aware of her condition, it doesn't sound like the sex was consensual... IJS
You're right and thats what this case could be all about. Maybe her death was accidental and the guy has nothing to do with that. But if she was high and unable to consent and he had sex with her he knew he would be in trouble so all the lies are starting from here.
Wonder if her “date” was also a cop?
@@vickiehadd4324 he definitely had ties to cops including the lead detectives which is why they're under investigation
when she died it took the police 2 WEEKS to get into contact with the family and they only did that because THEY WANTED TO COLLECT ITEMS FROM HER BEDROOM
Grrrrrrrrr....grinding my teeth here.
In all honesty, being an ex addict myself. If what he said actually happened, it sounds like they were hanging out, she gets a text from her plug. Goes outside and meets him, comes back inside and goes to the bathroom to bust down whatever she got (I use to go into friends bathroom for 10-15min doing my stuff). She goes to sleep & the fetty shuts down her respiratory system while sleeping. (It’s very common in overdoses). But that’s just if what he said really happened. They need to understand that not everyone’s families know when they’re using, some are very good at hiding it. Like myself, nobody in my family had a clue except my brother cause he used also. It is weird that there was a condom found when he just said she went to sleep though.
I lived with an addict & that's exactly what I believed happened. Borrowing the $40 from the guy and then the text from her "brother" was to cop the drug. As soon as she gets it she goes into the bathroom to do it and that's ultimately what killed her either on its own or because it was taken after she had been drinking and also with the other 2 meds found in her system. My brother died the same way and was found unresponsive and with blood coming out of his nose. The condom could've been from someone that had been there before her date came. How can it been determined that it was used the night of the date? It's unacceptable how the police handled this case & not to contact her family.
@@dawnwallace1283 exactly. If you’re an addict or know one, it’s actually easy to see what she could’ve really been doing in the bathroom. But they could try to find her dna on the condom, I’m sure they have the technology. But you’re absolutely right. I would be destroyed if something ever happened, let alone finding out by a note on my door.
Sounds like the brother sold it to her, if that's who she really met with that night or if she just said that....they'll find out either way when they check her phone records and look into whoever sold her the fentanyl.
Nope don’t buy it. The condom clearly shows foul play.
HER BROTHER.
Unless you've been involved in that lifestyle, you have zero comprehension on what is really going on here. This case is getting a false narrative because of those who can't comprehend otherwise.
Police (wrongly) didn't investigate the case because they already knew exactly what happened. The family pushing like this is going to tarnish their daughters own name once the facts come out. They're doing it out of love, but are blind to what their baby was doing.
Lauren was a beautiful girl with aspirations. However, we can't dismiss facts just because she was young and beautiful. We also can't paint any narrative we want solely because the two were opposite races.
Sweet Lauren was an escort. Not to be mistaken with an 8 mile doped out hooker, because they are NOT the same. Jobs do not pay enough. She used her assets to support herself, college, etc. The Bumble date was a "FWB" aka paid agreement. The $40 was a few of those dollars up front. It is not uncommon to have clients give you money. This rings especially true in the dancer world.
Lauren was young. Nerves are a big factor in a business like this. It is also not uncommon for a girl to use substances and/ or alcohol to take the edge off. This does not make her an addict, it makes her a non-jaded human that isn't 100% accustomed to monetary dates.
Lauren likely told Mom & dad she held the faux "waitress / bartender" position that young girls in the business tend to tell their parents.
This wasn't murder. She unknowingly bought fake street drugs ($40) and they contained fentanyl :(
Rest easy baby girl ♡
Just have to say I love when Alison is here! You ladies together are the dynamic duo and love the way you present the cases together! 💖🎇💖🎇💖
That's why I love seeing and listening to Ana through all the years she has never lost her SPARK ❤ 💗
They should fire the police chief and the whole department right across the board. This is beyond bad police work, this is no police work at all. If it wasn’t on this crime channel, I would think someone was making this whole thing up. Unbelievable!!
This happens more often to poc and even to non people of color when the killer is connected politically to police etc
This Lauren case is evidence of differential treatment 😩. Most departments would have questioned this guy and scoured the scene!!!! The fact that they didn’t reach out to next of kin is irresponsible and reckless!!!! And OMG I immediately thought of Kristen Smart!!!!!!!!!! And she brings it up!!!!! It was years before they figured out who killed their daughter. This ought not be!!!!! They made assumptions about Kristen as a college student and the officers in Connecticut just figured “oh well” and very likely assumed she was a call girl or something.
The fascists and fake Republicans act self-righteous about the calls for reduced funding of bad police. What employers in their right minds want to continue to pay salaries to employees who not only fail to do the job, but also act disrespectful to management / owners? In this case, I don't blame anyone who raises the question of why we taxpayers and citizens should reward bad behaviors. So, I'm saying Bridgeport needs to keep everything on the table, INCLUDING the possibility of taking some funding away from "police" and assigning it to social work, preventative health, & education. ALSO, if you're thinking of moving to Bridgeport, Connecticut, or starting a business there, consider well, the police may not have your back. Bridgeport may not have your back... But they will have enough of the wrong kind of controlled substances to kill you, your employees, your customers.
They had no way of reaching her family. Her phone was locked and she gave no family details to her land lord. He had to leave a note on her door for her family to contact him.
@@darthmcgee2216 stop with the crap, short of being dumped on a forest with zero identification, anyone's family can be found pretty easily. If I know someone's full name I can find their family member in minutes on the internet. If I can do it, cops can.
These weak sauce excuses are crazy. How many people who have iPhone (that are locked) still had their family contacted after their death ? A majority of them. That's pretty stupid to suggest the cops couldn't get the info.
Also, why wouldn't they have taken any evidence, murder or not, the cops moved in a suspicious way and if they didn't, this conversation wouldn't even be happening. Rather than do their job, they just automatically trusted the white guy.
If I did something like this in my career, yikes I would have been fired long ago 😬
EXACTLY......let this young lady had been of "another" race, to put it lightly & they would have worked the case DILIGENTLY until justice was served, even 25 years after the fact, if developed into a cold case - I've seen it TOO many times....and nay sayers can feel / say whatever they would like, race DOES play a HUGE part with some/many areas of criminal justice
@@JessicaWhiteheadAKA Thank You well said they just will not admit it such a shame
The cops in this case, like many others showed a high level of incompetence. So sad.
They covered for him he is buddies with the detective that was in charge of the case and has other law enforcement ties
Ana, that was a beautiful tribute to you from Alison !!!! I've shed tears... So very sweet!!! I love watching your show... I pray for an abundance of success for you; as you're deserving of all good things. Stay Blessed !
I've been trying to find something else about this case, and I hope her family gets their justice, that they deserve!
@@AmericanSpartan he could've drugged her, nobtelling what happened in three day. The police handled this horribly.
Right Bob The Builder? They deserve it!
What’s her name ? Poor women rip to her
Justice for her family now 💔💔🙏🙏🙏
The disrespect in the first case!! 😵💫😮🤬 There is definitely inconsistencies, weird that he wouldn't just leave her on the couch and leave, because he did not know her well. Further investigation is a must for her family and for justice to be served!
How about taking her to the emergency room, no he had to have sex with her after he drugged her
Then he got his lie together for the police🤥
That was very shameful that the pd dropped the ball so bad on that beautiful woman's case & her & her family has been let down & I pray they get justice
I appreciate you guys so much for covering the story of the young lady that was found deceased
Would have been better if they told facts instead of opinions.
Don't cry Ana it's true . You are very compassionate about the cases you discuss an cover . I'm a fan . Keep up the good work . An congratulations on 2yr anniversary 😊
Thank you so much 🙏🏼AnaG
I hope the family gets the justice they deserve.
Nah, we hope the family gets the justice they deserve too!
That statement is ambiguous.
Extremely glad that this case is receiving more coverage, praying for Lauren’s family. Wow Ana would you still be laughing if the jogger got seriously hurt or killed?? Thanks Allison for your professionalism
She wasn't laughing at the jogger cut it out I laughed at the idiot attacker too plus the jogger isn't hurt thank goodness and she said that
RIP to her…people have to stop meeting up with STRANGERS and letting them in your home PLEASE. There’s no way this is ever a good idea.
Sugar Baby....
People can be reckless in these dangerous times
Do you think you could be victim shaming?
@@eneobande7433 victim shaming
You are assuming this is what actually happened and that the guy told the truth. At this point, I don’t think it’s a good idea to take his word for anything.
You woud be surprised how calm you can be. Years agoo I was held at gunpoint and tied up and robbed. I faked fear bur was really remaining calm and kept thinking a was trying to get out alive. I put him in prisonfor 12 years but he died in prison after 7 years. I was relived again as I no longer had to worry about an escape or what he would do when he got out in 5 more years
I am so sorry for your ordeal. I am glad you kept your head and survived to put him in prison! You are amazing!
As the former wife of a severely mentally ill soldier.... I love how people say "Get them help". Yeah the system has laws and as a WIFE I was not legally allowed to make a freaking mental health appt for my husband!!! I begged the military, then hospitals, and the police... Yet he suffered from BPD and his manipulation skills were off the hook. He would self mutilate, drink until he nearly killed himself and yet he had to want to get help and he could not be made to take meds. The military was nice enough to other than honorably discharge him for his diagnosis but not give him help!!!
So please inform me how can any say ... It's another person's job to get that person help? You can't get anyone mental health treatment in today's society unless they actually commit a crime or fully attempt suicide and even then they only hold them so long and the mentally ill can't be "forced" to take meds or seek therapy.
Until you live through the hell of mental illness as a spouse or family member please don't say it's us who can get them help.
You can lead a horse to water...
Your guest is so spot on!!! I am so sad for her family no matter the end result a huge mistake has been carried out here.
My favorite true crime podcast is with both of you!!!!
This story blows my mind!! I hope all of those police staff who were on shift that night are sacked!!!
Congrats on the 2 year anniversary. It has been an excellent service and a perfect format during lockdowns and restrictions.
Thank you 🙏🏼 AnaG
Helllll yeah! Ana's voice is literally my favorite female's to listen to AND I love these two beautiful ladies together! ❤❤🥰
That poor girl. She was SO beautiful!!!
Yes, she beautiful with ton of make up on, lighting, and filtering🙄
@@bayg6703 regardless of the situation she is still beautiful
@@bayg6703 Lol You're a disgrace
@@bayg6703 You need to stop being jealous of women smh
"the squeaky wheel gets the oil". The family needs to keep the pressure on law enforcement for some solid answers. RIP Lauren...
I agree- they are the ones who making the difference
This is the most coverage I’ve heard about this case. The cops should call you for advice
It’s all opinions though. They have no clue what actually happened
@@zoultronzoultron9723 nor do you.
@@ann-mariepaliukenas19 we all know what happened. Didn’t you listen to when she read the coroner report? That right there tells us what happen but they completely ran right over it and kept up with the allegations.
@@zoultronzoultron9723 Right who could forgot coroner reports tell you why something was taken and if it was taken willingly and all of the other details of the night of someone's death, also coroner reports have historically never been botched purposefully or due to negligence so you're totally correct
@@Ro-ol6on well Mayb but there wasn’t any signs of foul play . Why do you guys wish this girl was killed by someone? What so bad about partying and over doing it . I guess that doesn’t make for a good story.
The planet I live on has no real police investigation, no resources to fund and run departments, no employees who would care enough, about a population that hates them, to notify next of kin for any person's death, especially if it seems drugs and alcohol were being used. There are far too many deaths like this to manage. Realistically.
Likewise in the second case, we have free-range insane asylums on every street instead of effective mental health of any kind. Have you noticed the rise in violence from those that need serious mental help?
wow, she was beautiful... this is so sad
Thank you for covering Lauren's family side of this awful story as you've helped me to balance truth vs untruth. Keep up the great dialog and guests!
Nothing personal to the people involved in the podcast, I just wish this channel could go back to releasing more documentary style videos. I have zero desire to watch people talk about a crime on a zoom call. It just makes me feel like I'm in a work meeting.
I pray the Lauren Smith case continues to get attention national attention so the family can get the justice she deserves... #JusticeForLauren...🙏🏽❤🙏🏽❤🙏🏽
What a massive stuff-up.
I hope that Lauren is "sleeping peacefully", cos the authorities definitely haven't helped her to rest 🤦🏻♀️😢
She can never sleep peacefully while her killer is walking freely.
Justiceis needed for this beautiful young woman.
My deepest condolences 🙏 to her family
I think he laced her drink with the fantasy. From there he took advantage.
Meant fentanyl
The attack on the jogger; my ex was doing Aikido for decades. That discipline is interesting. He showed me how you can disable someone just by manipulating their thumb! It is fascinating to see experienced practitioners able to disarm/disable/ turn back someone's aggressive energy back on them without moving much or using strength etc.
Thanks for sharing that. Very helpful 🙏🏼AnaG
Ana is my favorite true crime reporter ever!
Never ever believed in dating apps maybe some are lucky but few are in ⛔️
This story is very very suspect what it's telling me is whoever this unknown guy is killed that woman and was bold enough to lay in a bed with this woman after he killed her and then all of a sudden he wants to call 911 stop playing with me nobody is that stupid to fall for this storyline that this guy is giving up he murdered this woman and then secondly if not first and foremost the police department there a note on the door hey if you're related to this person call this number really come on. Justice for this woman's murder.
Aww 🥰 those beautiful words from Alison had me emotional too Ana. I think they were well deserved. You always come across as genuine, caring and passionate about victims and their families. You find time for some great humour, you are a fabulous journalist with one of the best podcasts. Love the guests you choose, the cases and of course you ❤️.
Lauren’s case was a massive F*#*up by police. They should’ve presumed homicide until they could rule it out. They take the word of a internet date stranger for the death of young healthy girl. Gee - no warning signs in that first overview at all. I’m so sorry for her family but so proud of them for fighting for her. The internet date now has a lawyer, wonder why? Hair follicle tests will prove if Lauren did or didn’t use drugs like her family said. DNA on the condom? Blood on the sheets. Dead young female. Sounds like a crime scene to me, and his story makes No sense!
These are NOT DRUGS YOU TAKE FOR A DATE OR A HOOK-UP
This case is almost unbelievable in this day and age. I’m glad there is an IA investigation into the handling of this but don’t have a lot of confidence it will be done correctly… sounds like the incompetence and corruption runs deep in this police department.
I hope the family will get their answers soon..and I will be following this case through TCD..I’m sure Anna is going to have a follow up on this..stay safe you all..God bless..❤️
It’s actually very common for younger generations of women to ask for money very early, specifically if they think your a “nice guy”. I should know I’ve had women ask for money within 48hrs of knowing me.
something has went very very wrong with people these days .
The whole thing sounds suspicious to me. I don't care what color either of them were as this needs to be thoughly investigated. NOW
I disagree with you claim that "Its odd a woman would ask for money to get their nails done" its really not that odd. And then you go on to say that her family claims that not to be true because her nails were freshly done at the funeral. So we have a few options
A. Her nails were just done because she got money from him prior to the date to get them done.
B. Maybe in the family's opinion her nails looked grown out, so they got them redone for the funeral.
That is probably the least sketchy part of the whole case
Right Haines Anatomy?? Something is not right!!
Its odd that she got $40 to get her nails done for their first date. Asp if they hadn't met yet?
@@deborahsunflower939 Not these days actually :/ I'm not sure what happened here but how the police handled this was unacceptable. But the nail thing in this day and age in the way in which dating culture has evolved isn't odd. I think this can easily be confirmed though with bumble/text message records.
Happy Anniversary, Ana! We love you and look forward to many, many more podcasts with you!
Oh thank you 🙏🏼 that is very appreciated AnaG
The jogger wasn't *THAT* calm. He was very authoritive and you can tell he was rattled as he was talking in a higher pitch.
That kid seems way more influenced by Jeffrey Dahmer's first victim than by the movie Scream. And, that death was portrayed in the movie My Friend Dahmer. Wow, the fact that jogger not only survived, but turned the table on his attacker, is nothing short of a miracle.
So wonderful that he did survive.
Pathetic how they handled her case.
Investigate every missing/murdered women the way that they handled Gabby Petito case.
OMG very true that’s only for the chosen few
Rest in peace Lauren Smith-Fields. I hope the police decide to start doing their jobs and you get justice xx
I feel so bad for this family and their daughter. As a mom and a human being. This family was treated reprehensibly. How do they just decide the date was "a nice guy"? Look at what is going on with prince Andrew. I bet lots of people call him a nice guy too. That being said, we found out that my husband died of bacterial pneumonia while dog sittingat a friend's home. The San Francisco police left a voice message for my mother in law. Lots of suspicious stuff there too. I can relate to the insensitive treatment this family recieved
It sounds like the daughter was a drug addict. They should have been treated better by the police though.
Oh this is terrible. What a terrible phone call to receive, I hope they were supportive on the phone. Thank you for sharing this,
AnaG 💕
Agreed 1000000000% - Time for justice!
I can not believe this. I can't imagine what he family felt finding out their daughter died in that way. Disgusting. Police officers are supposed to have more care for people then most. Stop becoming a police officer or doctor unless you truly want to help and serve people!
Disgusting. I'm so baffled. I can not wrap my mind around this. I don't understand how it's not already a law to do everything to find a loved one or even a friend to talk to! A fucking note?!?! I'm so pissed.
This is so heartbreaking. She was absolutely beautiful
@@AmericanSpartan It was just a comment.
That’s one of the reasons why I never have done app date.
Police reform is needed!!! Police Captain's, police Chief's, etc.those in charge should be investigated on why they're allow things like to happen under their watch. Disgraceful, Disrespectful, they need to be dismissed from their jobs. The man is lying, he drugged her. Did the autopsy say she has sex?? If so, he had sex with her while she was pasted out because he carried her to bed. This is the opposite of a proud police department what a disgrace. I bet you'll find more under handedness in this police department. RIP young lady 💛
I was thinking the same… it def sounds like he drugged her … the police department is disgraceful.
The cops treated the case where this black woman spent the night with her 7or8 white friends at a sleepover and she was found dead, said it also was an accidental death, she supposedly fell from the balcony. So glad the community and family are demanding the case be reopen alone with social media.
We know Ana Garcia is such a wonderful person. But it's nice to she's the same off air. We adore Ana.
Wow Lauren was so beautiful and young. I'm disappointed the police treated her case so lightly. She deserves justice and her family answers.
These so called investigators and police should be taken to court for cover up.
I'm so glad this audience understands at least the basics of a death investigation. I commented on a very popular channel that covers court cases that I felt horrible for her family and hoped they got answers and someone jumps on to ask me how they would even know who her family was to notify them and "informed" me that it took a long time for a DNA test. I tried to explain that there are interconnected systems in play between medical centers that help police identify next of kin and that they knew who she was from the time they stepped on the scene and saw her versus her passport and ID.
Heidi - thank your for sharing this. Even our guests comment on what a well informed and vocal community we have here. Welcome all thoughts and theories - but don’t like meanness or ganging up on each other. I and WE ask that of each other. It’s probably turned off a lot of people who are mean, but as I say - we are not for everyone!! Welcome Heidi,
AnaG 🙏🏼
@@AnaGNews thank you Ana! I really appreciate that and being able to have real conversations without the frustration of someone who just wants to argue with a perfect stranger! 😘
Deepest Condolences to the family & if they sayn accidental overdose,” I’m not trusting that cuz U couldn’t even call us to let us knw. #JUSTICEFORLAUREN❤️💚🥰I WUD SUE THE SHYT OUT OF THEM..😷😊
So even if 100% of the evidence says it is accidental OD you won't believe it? Holy Hell people don't even care about facts anymore. They had way to contact her family as her phone was locked. Even her land lord had no family contact info and he had to leave a note on her door.
@@darthmcgee2216 they didn't need her phone to get her family information, if boll collectors can find your number looking for a relative, the police department could've found her family. As far as drug use, sample of her hair would prove long term use. They stoll fuked up the crime scene and the lack of interest from those keystone cops was race related, black young lady, white man, they didn't care!
Makes me wonder if her date was a cop
Happy Anniversary! Another excellent podcast, as usual.
Thank you for covering this crime watch! I love this channel.
This is a prime example Of how the police that is supposed to protect and serve, takes us black women as a joke smh 🤬, I’ve been a survivor of domestic violence with a man that is NOT my race…. and this is heart wrenching
I totally agree they didn’t even reach out to the family for evidence purposes even . Absolutely ridiculous.
Happy Two-Year Anniversary, Ana!
Sad that people keep putting themselves in harms way, you take a huge chance by meeting someone you don’t know without a bail out plan. At least meet in a public place where there are other people around if it goes bad.
I know what your saying and it’s true , but her and him meeting didn’t kill her . Doing drugs and drinking to much killed her .
@@zoultronzoultron9723 stop
Chatting 💩
Yeah, but you can't say that or it's 'victim blaming'..where is the personal responsibility we all have
@@ann-mariepaliukenas19 did I hurt little baby feelings?
@@zoultronzoultron9723 don’t be a punk, not a good look on anyone.
I just listened to this podcast for my 10 hours at work and it's surreal seeing the people actually talk about it when I'm just used to their voices and how I picture them
As a person who works in behavioral health: I see the same patients coming in to the facilities after more than 10 years. People try to get help, families try to help. It doesn't always work. No matter how hard everyone tries.
What a beautiful young lady. Those dating apps are so very dangerous.
Man you can't even meet people without worrying about the fact that you have a 50/50 chance of dying these days. It's rough out here
Hydroxizine is a non-narcotic medication often prescribed for anxiety and panic attacks. Based on the story, it sounds like she may have been silently suffering from substance abuse. $40 is also a typical amount to pay to a drug dealer.
I just heard about this case yesterday and I’m so APPALLED and HORRIFIED how the case was handled!!!! Lauren was a PERSON!! A BEAUTIFUL woman who was loved by many and to see how her case was handled by the authorities is absolutely disgusting!!! But there was also another murder that happened not far from Lauren’s and was almost IDENTICAL!!!! Brenda’s case is being handled just like Lauren’s!!! But there’s not a lot of coverage for Brenda’s case. There needs to be a HUGE look into that police department!!!
Hate how when drugs are in question, the majority of the time the case so much more easily gets overlooked
Thank you Ana for pushing stories like these
Love when Alison is a guest. Her & Ana together are an awesome team. Lauren’s case is so angering. My deepest sympathies to her family & loved ones ❤ Fly high with the angels beautiful soul, RIP Lauren 🌈❤️
Many would say that attempting murder in any way removes you from the sane department. There was an incident in the summer of 2019, on a bike / jogging trail in McHenry County, Illinois, in which a man assaulted two women with a hammer. The women defended their selves. One needed to be admitted and in hospital overnight for injuries.
Sad it took this long for this family to get assistance from the police department my prayers are with the family and friends.
Creepy that's what it is. That they didn't report her death to the family until later
Trying to think of a plan to cut this guy loose after some b.s questions
Can u please do an Update on this case please .. RIP Lauren ..