+278 // Helping Hands

When beloved Lacey, WA chiropractor Dr. Karen Koep failed to show up at her office one cold Monday morning, it immediately sent chills across the community. After officers conducted a welfare check on the residence Koep shared with her husband, an eccentric and enigmatic man who went by the name “Davido,” it became increasingly apparent the couple had not left their home willingly. From there, a twisted tale of drugs, paranoia, and murder would come to light, demonstrating that no good deed goes unpunished…

Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway.

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Written/Audio Sources: 

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3. Trial Excerpts

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20. GoFundMe by Davido's Sisters

21. Man who killed chiropractor, landlord and vacuumed blood learns his fate | Court TV

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25. We are continuing to investigate the missing couple and we are seeking the public's help. Did you see their vehicle over the weekend? Vehicle: 2015 Toyota Yaris

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36. Man charged with murder after couple's 'suspicious' disappearance

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38. Family says suspect in Washington couple’s disappearance was a tenant the missing pair were planning to evict | CNN

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44. Detective: Person who killed couple in their home tried to vacuum the blood | Court TV

45. Thurston County deputies seek public's help after couple's 'suspicious' disappearance

46. Who were Karen Koep and Davido?

47.  A missing couple are feared dead. Their alleged tenant is now charged with murder

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50. Detective: Person who killed couple in their home tried to vacuum the blood

Music & Sound Effect Sources

• Opening Track: “Hidden Planets” by Bonn Fields  

• Closing Track: “Entrapment” by Roots and Recognition; “Death Whistle OUTRO” by Michael Ojibway

Music & Sound Effect Sources

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