Psycho Son Realizes Cops Discovered His Disgusting Secret
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Ashley Young disappeared on November 29, 2018, after spending time with Jared Chance, her childhood friend.
- ❖Ashley's friends became suspicious after finding cleaning supplies, latex gloves, and a large stockpot outside Jared's apartment.
- ❖Jared's downstairs neighbor, Mario Nelson, discovered a tarp with blood leaking from it in the basement, leading to the discovery of Ashley's dismembered body.
- ❖Police found unfired .22 caliber bullets and spent shell casings hidden in a furnace duct connecting the basement to Jared's apartment.
- ❖Jared asked Mario to help break into Ashley's car to move it, making it appear she had left.
- ❖Investigators found human blood in Ashley's car trunk, believing Jared used it to transport and dispose of her head, feet, and hands.
- ❖Jared's parents, James (a retired police officer) and Barbara Chance, helped him move boxes containing human remains and cleaning supplies from his apartment and Ashley's car.
- ❖Jared confessed to his parents that Ashley accidentally shot herself, and he panicked, dismembering her body and attempting to clean the scene.
- ❖Surveillance footage showed Jared, accompanied by his parents, disposing of an orange bag containing Ashley's identification and prescription bottles in a liquor store dumpster.
- ❖Jared Chance was found guilty of second-degree murder and multiple counts of tampering with evidence, sentenced to 100 to 200 years.
- ❖James and Barbara Chance were sentenced to 30 and 45 days in jail, respectively, for their roles as accessories after the fact.
Insights
1Discovery of Dismembered Remains
Jared Chance's downstairs neighbor, Mario Nelson, alerted police to a strong sewage-like smell and a tarp in the basement with blood oozing from it. Upon lifting the tarp, police discovered Ashley Young's dismembered body. This crucial tip from a concerned neighbor was the turning point in the investigation.
Mario Nelson's testimony about the smell and blood, and police confirmation of the body under the tarp.
2Extensive Evidence of Cleanup and Dismemberment
Investigators found a saw blade, a black trash can, a mop, and a skill saw, all testing positive for human blood and tissue. These items, along with empty bottles of ammonia, latex gloves, and trash bags purchased by Jared, indicated a deliberate and extensive effort to dismember the body and clean the crime scene.
Discovery of blood-stained tools and cleaning supplies at Jared's apartment and his parents' home, and surveillance footage of Jared purchasing cleaning items.
3Family Complicity in Concealing Evidence
Jared's parents, James and Barbara Chance, actively assisted him in moving boxes containing human remains, cleaning supplies, and equipment from his apartment and Ashley's car. Despite James being a retired police officer, both parents lied to investigators about their knowledge and actions, attempting to hide dump sites and evidence.
Interviews with James and Barbara, their conflicting statements, and surveillance footage showing them assisting Jared in disposing of Ashley's belongings.
4Jared's False Narrative and Disposal of Body Parts
Jared claimed to his parents that Ashley accidentally shot herself in the face, and he panicked, leading him to dismember her body. He then used Ashley's own car to dispose of her head, feet, and hands in various dumpsters around the city. This narrative was contradicted by the lack of a gun and other forensic evidence.
James Chance's testimony about Jared's confession, the discovery of human blood in Ashley's car trunk, and the recovery of Ashley's belongings from a dumpster.
Lessons
- Trust your gut feelings: Ashley's mother and friends immediately sensed something was wrong when she didn't answer her phone, and their persistence initiated the search.
- Report suspicious activities immediately: Mario Nelson's decision to call the police after discovering the blood-soaked tarp was critical in solving the case.
- Be aware of red flags in relationships: Jared's history of theft, erratic behavior, and drug use were known to Ashley's friends, serving as warnings that were ultimately unheeded.
Notable Moments
Ashley's best friend discovering cleaning supplies, latex gloves, and a large stockpot outside Jared's apartment, raising immediate suspicion.
This initial observation provided early, concrete evidence of a potential cover-up, prompting further investigation by Ashley's loved ones.
Mario Nelson, Jared's downstairs neighbor, finding blood oozing from a tarp in the basement after noticing a strong, foul odor.
This discovery directly led to the finding of Ashley's dismembered body, providing irrefutable proof of the crime and its location.
Jared's parents, including his retired police officer father, actively helping him move boxes containing human remains and cleaning supplies, and later lying to police.
This revealed a shocking level of family complicity in concealing a heinous crime, despite the father's background in law enforcement, complicating the investigation and adding another layer of betrayal.
Quotes
"I'm shining my flashlight and it looks like some blood is leaking from under [the tarp]."
"He said, 'I just got to get rid of stuff.'"
"We both know that woman didn't shoot herself, don't we?"
"I want him to feel exactly what that body felt when he did whatever he did to it. Cuz I'm assuming he mutilated it."
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