Crime Junkie
Crime Junkie
"The changing nature of it over time, but mostly that she's saying she Caleb and Casey all drank from that same drink, that single rum and coke, but she just ended up feeling kind of sick and they straight up died." — Britt
"The inquest was called, not that it happened, because, uh, Ashley, yeah, it still has not happened as of this recording." — Britt
"And Caleb's autopsy also found exfixiation, manual strangulation, ligature strangulation, and multiple blunt force traumas." — Britt
This episode delves into the perplexing deaths of Kasey McPherson Pomeroy and Caleb Dillery, two American friends who died on the Caribbean island of Anguilla on December 30, 2018. The initial call to dispatch reported one man not breathing, and upon arrival, authorities found Caleb deceased and Kasey experiencing seizures. Both men were later found to have had lethal doses of cocaine and MDA in their systems. The narrative highlights significant discrepancies in the accounts provided by the survivors, Barbara (Kasey's wife) and Carly (Caleb's wife), as well as Chuck and Alicia Gross. Barbara's account of the events leading to the deaths, particularly regarding a shared rum and coke, evolved over time, raising questions about her involvement and knowledge.
Further complicating the case are the survivors' immediate push for cremation of the bodies, despite autopsy findings, and their hurried departure from the island, purportedly due to fear. The episode also touches upon a reported $40,000 payment, purportedly for their safe passage, which has no verifiable record. The death certificate for Caleb revealed additional concerning findings of strangulation and blunt force trauma, which were not initially disclosed. The lack of transparency and cooperation from the four survivors, who have refused to return to Anguilla for a coroner's inquest, has stalled the investigation.
Casey's family, particularly his parents, have expressed deep frustration with the lack of answers, the inconsistencies in Barbara's statements, and the overall secretive nature of the events. The episode also introduces Kasey's hidden past, including his marriage to Barbara, which was unknown to many of his closest friends. The investigation is further mired by the ongoing police inquiry, the absence of official findings, and the potential for international legal complexities, leaving Casey's family in a protracted quest for truth and justice.