EPISODE · Feb 17, 2024 · 32 MIN
Detective Story Episode #4-Who killed Becky Breedlove? A Cold Case from 1974.
from Detective Story: True Crime Insights with Mike Hammond and Chris Kafcas · host Mike Hammond
Send us Fan MailOn a warm summer Chicago night, June 1974 someone brutally stabbed and murdered 25-year-old Becky Breedlove in her apartment. Bubbly, cute and fun loving she was a transplant to Chicago from Mississippi in the prime of her life. She had a young son who was staying with her parents back in Mississippi at the time she was murdered. She worked hard and loved to socialize in her neighborhood. But Chicago can be a rough place for those not familiar with it. Becky, whether she knew it or not, may have put herself in harm's way. Two of her romantic partners were married men and some of the friends she socialized with were known members of Chicago's Organized Crime. In Episode 4 Detective Mike Hammond will walk you through the case and tell you the facts as they are known. Maybe you can discover the key to solving this crime and finally bring closure for Becky's family after 50 years. Support the showThe Engine that Makes Detective Story Run:Featuring co-host Chris Kafcas.Patreon Link for Insider Conversations and Direct contact with us:https://patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammondBig thank you to our Patrons who keep us rolling:Jenn and Drew HammondColonel Samuel E. MantoCore Natural Gas Services, Midland/Odessa, TexasStrategic Partners:Gun Barrel CoffeeBlue Knight Security SolutionsCo-Host: Chris KafcasVideo and Audio Editing: Micah MabeyOriginal Musical Score: Jared MayOriginal Studio Artwork: Drew DeMariaSeason 3 Score: "Dead and Gone Blues" by Peter Crosby (Epidemic Sound)Original Show Artwork and Logos: Eric Rovegnohttps://www.thenorthcreative.com/Los Angeles, California(Do yourself a favor and check out his work on his website)Security and Investigative assistance provided by:Blue Knight Security Solutionsblueknightsecuritysolutions.com773-706-4920Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @detectivestorymikehammondEmail Detective Hammond at: [email protected]
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Send us Fan Mail On a warm summer Chicago night, June 1974 someone brutally stabbed and murdered 25-year-old Becky Breedlove in her apartment. Bubbly, cute and fun loving she was a transplant to Chicago from Mississippi in the prime of her life. She had a young son who was staying with her parents back in Mississippi at the time she was murdered. She worked hard and loved to socialize in her neighborhood. But Chicago can be a rough place for those not familiar with it. Becky, whether sh...
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