Minisode 2: Jayme Closs updates

Content note: discussion of ableism/sanism at the end, mentions of sexual violence and murder throughout (no details), general dudely creepitude

Photo of creepy letter courtesy of Radar Online (link below)

In this minisode, I discuss the updates on the Closs case that have happened in the last month. Dude sent a creepy ass letter this week, too, and now I feel like I need to shower.

Further Reading & Sources

• 'No guilt, no remorse, no empathy.' Criminal profilers say Jake Patterson case stands out
• ‘Jayme is doing well:’ Family, friends of Jayme Closs mark a milestone by wearing blue
• Jayme Closs case: Investigators examine call logs, photos, videos stored on Jake Patterson’s cellphone
• Father of Jayme Closs' alleged abductor speaks out: 'Our hearts are broken for their family' (autoplay video in link)
• Suspect ordered to stand trial on charges of kidnapping, murder in Jayme Closs case
• Suspect Jake Thomas Patterson hosted a Christmas gathering while Jayme Closs was imprisoned in the same house, sources say
• Jennie-O to donate $25,000 in reward money to Jayme Closs
• Kidnapping victim Jayme Closs thanks well-wishers for support
• Online fundraisers have raised more than $100K for Jayme Closs since her escape
• Radar Online exclusive about the creepy letter (heads up for sensationalism)
• Plain text of the creepy letter

Transcript

Welcome to the second minisode in the Jayme Closs case coverage. Please go back and listen to the first one if you are not familiar with the case because it gives a lot of background and everything that has happened up until the end of January, 2019. As of February 6th, Patterson was arraigned. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing and his next arraignment date is set for March 27th that is when he is expected to formally enter a plea. He has of course already confessed to the crimes, but