Episode 22: The Unsolved Murder of Alonzo Brooks

When 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks went missing after attending a party in rural Kansas, his family set out to find their loving, laid back son. After weeks' long searches, authorities came to the conclusion that he must have decided to make the long walk home while intoxicated and shoeless. 

Sadly, nearly a month after he went missing, Alonzo's body was found in a creek near the last place he was seen. 

Theories ranged from Alonzo being the victim of a hate crime, to having flirted with the wrong woman and being met in the dark by her jealous boyfriend. 

Nearly 20 years later, the case has been reopened largely because of rejuvenated interest after being featured on the recent 'Unsolved Mysteries' Reboot. 

Authorities believe that more is known about Alonzo's death than has ever been revealed. Listen to this week's episode and spread the word so that hopefully, in the very near future, justice can be served. 

 

Sources:

ALONZO BROOKS. (2023, July 13). Federal Bureau of Investigation. https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/alonzo-brooks

 

Cnn, B. R. R. a. J. a. a. L. (2021, April 6). Alonzo Brooks' death, whose case was featured on Netflix's 'Unsolved Mysteries,' is ruled a homicide. CNN. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/06/us/alonzo-brooks-case-ruled-homicide-unsolved-mysteries-trnd/index.html

 

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This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Holmes and Music by Ryan Creep