I think he seemed defensive of his exam, which makes sense given the criticism he soon would face after this report. TheUnsolved Mysteries episodedoes not mentioned that Sprague did not leave the party alone, but had a friend with him. At least we had found him. That changed three years ago when the U.S. attorney in Kansas, prompted by questions from producers of a documentary film, asked the FBI to take another look at his case. English expresses his bafflement at why these young men would leave their half-black, half-Mexican friend in such an environment. Justin says he could hear Alonzo ragging on him in the background for getting lost, that Adam said no problem, and that was that. Additionally, the FBI announced last month that they were offering a reward of up to $100,000 to anyone who has information about his death. His death certainly was suspicious, and someone, likely multiple people, know(s) what happened that night in April 2004. The circumstances surrounding Brooks's death are mysterious, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate whether or not he was a victim of a hate crime. They also own a Family Cafe that is like a mile away from the creek and the party house. I thought he was with you, when did you see him last, who was he with, who drove him home. Leslie said. [10], On June 11, 2020, the FBI reopened the cold case and issued a $100,000 reward for information related to Brooks' death.[11]. While they havent revealed much about the contents of their interviews with party goers, theyve made it clear that there seems to be a code of silence among many of the kids who were there that night. He is the son of the judge. Accedi al meglio di Getty Images e iStock grazie al nostro abbonamento. Law enforcement were called and searched the area but couldnt find Brooks, who was only one of three Black men at the party of 100 or so that night. While searches were being conducted, the KBI also conducted hundreds of interviews with party goers and Alonzos friends. He was the sort to always call in and check with his mother, and he was a responsible and measured man. Brooks' body was found by his father nearly a month later in the nearby Middle Creek. He was one of only three African-American men at the party, which 100 or more people attended. After the car incident, however, Sprague didn't return home. One by one, Justins closest friends began calling it a night and making their way back home, leaving just Justin and Alonzo at the party. Go get them FBI. Share on Facebook Facebook So we dont know the cause of death, which is what physically killed him, though we can assume there was some sort of trauma to the body based on that statement, injuries and wounds of some kind. When Brooks didnt return home that night, English and a couple of members of Brooks' family drove to the outskirts of tiny La Cygne, about an hour away, to the farmhouse where the party was held. I did not like Dr. Eric Mitchell AT ALL in his interview. Alonzo was an excellent football player, and his friends say that he was an absolute beast on the field but when hed come off, you could just sit and talk for hours. The code of silence must be broken. He says there was no a couple even though and the 2 friends but look for for him admitted there was race trouble. Photo added by J. C. Gorball. Subscribe "Just really emotional. Andrea Cavallier is a Digital Producer for Dateline NBC. Everyone knows whose freezer he was in". Never mentioned other than to see it. So they do a search, find nothing then a month later the family goes out and finds them in a 30 minutes to a hour. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Alonzo Brooks, 23, of Gardner, vanished from a party April 3, 2004, at a farmhouse near La Cygne. Justin and Alonzo headed out to make the LONG drive because La Cyne was actually quite a hike from Garnder, over an hour. As they got closer to the party, the roads became more and more rural. When Brooks failed to come home the next day, his family and friends contacted the Linn County Sheriffs Department. Alonzos friend Justin Sprague came to his house that night to pick him up with plans to meet their other friends Daniel Fune and Tyler Broughard there in another car. His body was transported to Dover Air Force Base for examination by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner after it was exhumed, according to the news release from the Federal Bureau of Investigations Kansas City Division. McAllister says this triggered him do take another look at the closed file, and it raised enough concerns for him to bring it to the FBI for reopening. "Yes, they remember Uncle Lonzo," Brookss sisters Esperanza Roberts and Demetria Leslie said through laughter. Where did Justin go to buy cigarettes then? They reported that the water was at most 3 feet deep, so that teams of three were going all the way across and clearing out brush. At this point, theyre all close to 40 years old or more, and maybe their consciences are weighing on them, making it hard to sleep at night. I want to know who made the comment about. " That place is getting some mighty interesting Yelp reviews. Same. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. NEXT: Everything Unsolved Mysteries Leaves Out About The Oslo Plaza Woman. In the autopsy, examiners stated that there were injuries that would not be consistent with decomposition. How Brooks went unnoticed in plain . Missing in Massachusetts: The Case of Neo Maximus AKA Charlie Allen Jr. For starters, according to the NYTimes, Mitchell was pushed to resign from his post as the medical examiner of Onondaga County NY because he overstepped his authority and mismanaged his office. Paul Filla was sent in to take the initial search and report. HED BEEN TO A PARTY NEAR THE TOWN, BUT NOBODY SAW HIM LEAVE. Alonzo Brooks' death is ruled a homicide after it was featured in Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries and his body was exhumed 16 years after being found dead in a creek Brooks, 23, disappeared. Alonzo Brooks did not drown, he was killed. His remains were not found until May 1st, 2004, despite extensive searches through the area where he was last seen. He was chocked and murdered. [7], On May 1, 2004, the Brooks family was allowed to search the property for their son. I dont have much more information about the party goers, who the suspects are, who has been cleared, who has passed the polygraphs, any of that. On an April night in 2004, this remote setting may have witnessed the. Billy got a call from his uncle with his location, and he ran down toward his brothers body. Brooks' mother, Maria Ramirez, told KMBC in the days following her son's disappearance. There is a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. Yes, but the soft tissue was gone. Let me know. Photo: FBI Alonzo Brooks was a homebody and neat freak, who loved nothing more than babysitting his nieces and nephews. His body was found in a creek a month after. As a whole, Netflix'sUnsolved Mysteriesdid its duty in reporting the crime succinctly and accurately, but as is always the case with documentaries, some content was left out either due to time constraints, for the sake of clarity, or in order to present a narrative. His report was as follows: Alonzo wasnt in the house, we walked the creek bed that night, there was no indication that he was there. After nearly a month, the family was finally given permission to go search the property themselves. The familys worry turned to dread on May 1 when family members and friends searching for him found him lying in a creek about 200 yards away from the party house. Says sister Demetria Leslie, Hes shy. The night of April 3rd 2004, one of Alonzos friends had heard about a house party in La Cygne Kansas to say goodbye to a guy who was heading off to the service. Alonzo's death was a suicide or that he somehow accidentally tumbled into a relatively shallow creek . 2023 Getty Images. Some smaller details some perhaps significant, some perhaps not were left out ofUnsolved Mysteries. Like, finally, like, you hear us." It's a murder mystery that has remained unsolved for 18 years. Not to mention the shoes, why were his shoes off? After the documentary series Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix aired a special about his case, Brooks family said tips have been coming in, according to CNN affiliate KSNT. The body of 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks was found in a creek in La Cygne, Kansas in 2004. That man was released from prison and died a few months later. Get FBI email alerts And, I'm confident that we're going to get there. Hell turn up, hes just out walking around. [13], Deaths of Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier, "Kansas man Alonzo Brooks' death from 2004 ruled as homicide by FBI", "Alonzo Brooks - View Obituary & Service Information", "FBI, US Attorney announce $100,000 reward in 2004 murder of Alonzo Brooks", "FBI Reopens Investigation Into Death Of Alonzo Brooks, Examined In 'Unsolved Mysteries' Revival", "FBI exhumes body of Alonzo Brooks, whose case was featured in Netflix's 'Unsolved Mysteries', "After 15 years, the Alonzo Brooks case has been reopened by the FBIcan it finally be solved? None of them were really close with anyone at the party, just a couple acquaintances I think, but it was something to do. My God, it was awful, Billy Brooks Sr. told Dateline. I believe someone hid the body somewhere, and when the sheriff finally let the family do their own search, that person was tipped off and staged the body by the creek. He was the youngest of 5 children, and though it frustrated him to be the baby of the family when he was young, it made him especially close with his mother Maria Ramirez. Alonzo's 3 sisters and brother describe him as a "kind, sweet, a little shy but playful kid" who was loving and fun. While the details of the examination are being withheld for investigative purposes, the new autopsy focuses on injuries to Brooks body that the examiner concluded are inconsistent with normal patterns of decomposition, according to the release. They describe the crowd as being a lot more country than they were used to, pointing out especially how many cowboy hats there were. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KMBC-TV. Our reach is broad, and the strength of our investigative tools are exceptional. These are important cases, and we really hope that the exposure brings renewed interest and encourages viewers to come forward.. Since that heartbreaking, nobody has faced criminal charges in Alonzo Brookss death. His description was that the body was decomposing, it was fully clothed with several personal items including a ring. They obviously didnt see the trouble Alonzo was in and thats a shame, Im sure they carry a lot of guilt about that night. This new examination by a team of the worlds best forensic pathologists and experts establishes it was no accident. Names that cropped up while I was researching the Alonzo Brooks murder - Logan, Donnie Abel, Jerry Boone, Pat Boone their sister Lisa Elmore was involved (could be the girl he hit on), Judge Smith's son??? [1], On July 1, 2020, Brooks' death was featured in the fourth episode "No Ride Home" of the fifteenth season of Unsolved Mysteries TV series. As they approached the shed, something behind it in the creek caught their eye. A Facebook page Justice for Alonzo Brooks was created to discuss the case and help share awareness. KMBC cold case: In 2004 Alonzo Brooks went to a party, never to make it home again, LONG WAIT FOR JUSTICE. Alonzos family told Dateline that he rode to the party with friends, but they left before he did, leaving him without a ride home. To find my boy like that. He headed down the embankment to get a better look and came upon the lifeless body of his 23 year old nephew. They continued to look and found first one boot, then another. . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Even his autopsy couldn't pinpoint a cause of death. THE OLDEST BROTHER, BUT HE NOT LAUGHTER FOLLOWS MOST STORIES. She started walking around the house, yelling and looking for him with no answer. An autopsy was not able to determine the cause of death. Looks to me like he was tortured and killed and they concealed the body in the freezer till they could just dump it. According to Meurer, she was contacted by an entomologist who suggested looking into the maggots found on the body: "She was looking at these photos of Alonzos clothing and there were maggots on that clothing. Organizza, controlla, distribuisci e misura tutti i tuoi contenuti digitali. The circumstances surrounding Brooks's death are mysterious, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate whether or not he was a victim of a hate crime. Billy said You do all these searches for weeks and dont find him, we do a search and find him in 30 minutes? Make it make sense. Yes, but there are no specific anatomical signs to show drowning. Maria knew this was bad news because it was so out of character for her son. If you have any information, call 816-474-tips. Mitchell had been under investigation for misconduct, including stowing away skeletons and other body parts in his office and removing organs from corpses without the consent of the deceased's family members. Traumatic, you know," Brooks' father, Billy Brooks Sr., told KMBC in the days following his son's disappearance. He's my baby, you know." Alonzo Brooks Birth 20 Mar 1852 Death 5 May 1891 (aged 39) We need to get on the phone and talk to people. Daniel Fune and Tyler Broughard, two of the friends who attended the party, said in the Netflix documentary thathe wasn't prone to let that sort of thing bother him. Theyd ask for updates, and beg to go search the area themselves. HowBrooks' body came to rest in a creek mere yards away from the house in which the party was held, and why it took so long for it to be discovered, is unknown. ONE MONTH LATER. . Whenever possible, actual redditors have participated in investigating the events. Alonzo Brooks. Even giving the interview, Rodney had the chills being in that area. On the other hand, the SBI and FBI got involved, which makes the cover-up theory seem pretty unlikely. They searched the creek bed looking for evidence, they brought in air scent tracking dogs, and even deployed helicopters for aerial searches for Alonzo. According to the release, the new autopsy focuses on injuries to parts of Alonzos body that the examiner concluded are inconsistent with normal patterns of decomposition. How does a whole month go by before you allow the family to do any kind of search of there own. and then Chris Trinkle or something? Now a doctor in Kansas. Could it be that black people were unexpected in the white community? Instead, he and his companion headed to a gas station where a camera on an ATM captured them withdrawing $200. Alonzos best friend Rodney from Topeka came to town to help track him down. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much He has since been reburied. IE 11 is not supported. He's my baby, you know." In the initial investigation, a coroner in Linn County said he was unable to determine a cause of death and witnesses interviews failed to produce any arrests. Alonzo Brooks was killed. They then went to a strip club and were ejected. It is past time for the truth to come out." FBI.gov is an official site of the U.S. Department of Justice. The Linn County Sheriff's Department launched a search. Alonzo Brooks was killed. But if age and maturity arent enough to get people to talk, perhaps the $100,000 reward will inspire some people to do the right thing and talk. The stories are what his sisters and the rest of his family have leaned on for years. Some said Brooks may have flirted with a girl, some said drunken white men wanted to fight an African-American male, and some said racist whites simply resented Brooks presence, the FBI said. Ottimizza il tuo flusso di lavoro con il nostro miglior sistema per la gestione dei contenuti digitali. "Tell me where he's at. The local law enforcement sounded shady as hell though. The first . "No Ride Home," directed by Michael A. Clarke, made a solid attempt to talk about Alonzo's character. The FBI officially re-opened the investigation of the death of Alonzo Brooks in 2019, and in July of 2020, Unsolved Mysteries aired the episode titled No Ride Home His body was exhumed later that month. She checked in the basement- no Alonzo. 192 201 201 comments Best Add a Comment Artisticbutanxious 2 yr. ago I feel like someone from that party knows something but doesn't want to come forward. The FBI is now investigating his murder. All Rights Reserved. The Alonzo Brooks episode ofUnsolved Mysteriesdid not include English's rebuttal to that sentiment; as he toldDaily Mail"Somebody calls Alonzo the n-word and he's ready to go or ready to fight. [6], Following the night of the party, the Brooks family traveled to La Cygne to search for their son and contact the local authorities. And I know they did. Alonzo was 23 years old at the time of his death. . They found him to be dismissive, as he repeated what the police had told Maria. The Brooks family has been searching for answers since he went missing all those years ago. emailStay Connected In fact, an anonymous source reported thatBrooks and his friends had been drinking since noon that day, and they heard of the party through a loose connection. The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in Alonzos murder. A few months later, his death was ruled a homicide. Executive Producer and showrunner of the Netflix documentary series,Terry Dunn Meurer, says that Unsolved Mysteriesnow receives thousands of tips. The Corrupt World Behind the Murdaugh Murders. [12] On November 16, 2020, Unsolved Mysteries stated the FBI had learned of a second party in La Cygne the night Alonzo Brooks disappeared. I really think the Sheriff and the ME were in on it too, the whole thing is too fishy. It is past time for the truth to come out. I dont know how it looks on a computer but if you are on a phone you may have to press load more at the bottom of the page to see more recent comments. The link above is where people are talking. Boones have been known as a criminal element in this county for decades before this murder. Perhaps someone who was there that night saw something and didnt want to come forward, assuming it wouldnt be much, it probably didnt mean anything, I doubt I can help. Share on Facebook Facebook Was he hoping to find a open store? ITS KIND OF LIKE A LIKE A RELIEF LIKE FINALLY LIKEOU Y HEAR US AT THE CORE OF THAT. You can leave an anonymous tip about the incident with the Crimestoppers tips hotline. An official website of the United States government. Spreading out across the area, Alonzos uncle Edward Ramirez headed toward a white shed nearby to have a look. Brooks was last seen alive in April 2004 during a party at a house on the outskirts of La Cygne. Alonzo was having a great time that night, playing card games and flip cup, eating and socializing. People also wrote in to attest to how racist the town could be. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the FBI at 816-512-8200 or 816-474-TIPS or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. When Alonzo failed to come home the next day, his family and friends contacted the Linn County Sheriffs Department. Cindy said How many people do you know walk around for two days with no shoes in the rain? 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