EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 19 MIN
Iván Ortiguera: the false suicide that uncovered a homicide from a seventh floor
from True Crime Vanished · host Obomedia Network
The secret room that was never built: The murder of Mackenzie Lueck A man spent weeks planning a fingerprint-proof locked room, concrete hooks, and soundproofing. His excuse: to store alcohol from his Mormon girlfriend. But when a young woman disappeared in Salt Lake City at 3 a.m., digital evidence revealed that he was there, exactly at the agreed time. In this episode, we explore the contradictions that sank the killer: a book published years earlier describing an identical crime, security cameras disabled hours before the disappearance, and a cellphone that recorded every movement. How did someone plan with such precision and still leave an inescapable digital trail? What did the content of that never-built room truly reveal? Victim: Mackenzie Lueck Date: June 17, 2019 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Status: Life sentence without parole - Her phone turned off exactly at 3:00 a.m., just when the killer's cellphone recorded his arrival at the park. - He published an Amazon book two years earlier describing two characters murdered and burned in the exact same method. - He disabled the security cameras in his house the night of the crime, demonstrating direct premeditation. - His defense collapsed when photographs of the victim were found on his cellphone, contradicting his claim of never having seen her in person. Mackenzie Lueck, Salt Lake City murder 2019, forensic investigation, criminal minds, planned killer, true crime, digital evidence, justice, serial killer planning, true crime English If you want to listen to this podcast ad-free and have access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: [email protected].
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The secret room that was never built: The murder of Mackenzie Lueck A man spent weeks planning a fingerprint-proof locked room, concrete hooks, and soundproofing. His excuse: to store alcohol from his Mormon girlfriend. But when a young woman disappeared in Salt Lake City at 3 a.m., digital evidence revealed that he was there, exactly at the agreed time. In this episode, we explore the contradictions that sank the killer: a book published years earlier describing an identical crime, security cameras disabled hours before the disappearance, and a cellphone that recorded every movement. How did someone plan with such precision and still leave an inescapable digital trail? What did the content of that never-built room truly reveal? Victim: Mackenzie Lueck Date: June 17, 2019 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Status: Life sentence without parole - Her phone turned off exactly at 3:00 a.m., just when the killer's cellphone recorded his arrival at the park. - He published an Amazon book two years earlier describing two characters murdered and burned in the exact same method. - He disabled the security cameras in his house the night of the crime, demonstrating direct premeditation. - His defense collapsed when photographs of the victim were found on his cellphone, contradicting his claim of never having seen her in person. Mackenzie Lueck, Salt Lake City murder 2019, forensic investigation, criminal minds, planned killer, true crime, digital evidence, justice, serial killer planning, true crime English If you want to listen to this podcast ad-free and have access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: [email protected].
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