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Jan 2018

58m 2s

Case 74: Eric Coy

Casefile Presents

About this episode

On the morning of January 24 1987, nine-year-old Eric Coy hopped on his bike to make the one-mile journey to his cousin Eddrick’s house in the Northern Californian town of Martinez. The two boys were best friends and it was a trip Eric had made countless times before. Eager to get there as quick as he could, Eric took a shortcut.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland
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OFFICIAL SKETCHES

Suspect's Sketches

PHONE NUMBERS

Martinez PD

(+1) 925-372-3440

Anonymous tip line:

(925) 372-3457

Contra Costa County Sherrif’s Dept.

(+1) 925-335-1500

FBI tip line (from USA)

1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324)

or online www.tips.fbi.gov

For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-74-eric-coy

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