Betrayed by Blood // 139

This episode is available early and ad-free on Invisible Choir + on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. It is scheduled for free/regular release on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.

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On a frigid Iowa morning in January of 2024, a woman arrived at her best friend’s home to pick her up for a coffee date. Almost immediately, there were signs that something was terribly wrong. Trusting her instincts, she entered the residence—only to be met with one of the most grisly and horrific scenes imaginable. The ensuing investigation proved to be a twisting road of violence, religion, and bizarre tangents—all leading back to the person who was supposed to be the victim’s most trusted caretaker…

Thank you to Valerie Durr for sharing her perspective and insights into her friendship with Jennifer Dazey. Written by John Garland Wells, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway.

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Written/Audio Sources: 

1. Tyler Dazey convicted of killing his mom, still refuses to take part in proceedings

2. Testimony begins in the trial of a Dubuque man charged with killing his mother

3. Dubuque man arrested after mother and family dog both found dead

4. Tyler Dazey sentenced to life in prison for murder, animal abuse

5. Dubuque man charged with killing his mother files motion to dismiss case and attorney

6. Daughter of Dubuque murder victim speaks against sending alleged killer to prison

7. Dubuque man charged in the murder of his mother does not want to use insanity defense

8. Dubuque man arrested for allegedly murdering his mother, family dog

9. Dubuque Woman Arrested For Using Company Credit Cards

10. Authorities: Dubuque woman made $51K worth of unauthorized purchases with company credit cards | Tri-state News | telegraphherald.com

11. Tyler Dazey refuses to attend trial, accused of brutally killing his mother

12. Prosecution and defense rest case in trial of Dubuque man accused of murdering mother and dog | News | kimt.com

13. Prosecution and defense rest case in trial of Dubuque man accused of murdering mother and dog | News | kimt.com

14. 'Witchcraft' murder leaves Iowa woman covered in blood with fingers severed and dog killed on couch - The Mirror US

15. Iowa 'witchcraft murder' with woman's fingers severed and dog killed in horrific incident - Irish Star

16. Dubuque man convicted of killing mother, dog | Tri-state News | telegraphherald.com

17. https://lawandcrime.com/crime/always-a-pleasure-son-laughs-at-bond-hearing-in-case-where-he-allegedly-murdered-mother-he-accused-of-witchcraft/

18. Iowa man found competent to stand trial for mother's murder

19. Jennifer Dazey Obituary (2024) - Dubuque, IA - Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory

20. Valerie Durr Personal Interview

21. Law & Crime Network Trial Playlist

Music & Sound Effect Sources

• Opening Track: “Decision Through Vision” by Max Anson

• Closing Track: “Opening Up” by Heath Cantu; “Death Whistle OUTRO” by Michael Ojibway

Music & Sound Effect Sources

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