Episode 290 - The Farmhouse Conspiracy - The Murder of Ryan Cooper

Episode 290 - The Farmhouse Conspiracy - The Murder of Ryan Cooper

Author: Grip Tape November 3, 2025 Duration: 48:36
Join us, as we unravel the murder of Ryan Cooper. A husband and father of four found dead in his favourite chair. 

We’ll follow the twists of a case that began as straightforward…but revealed layers of deception that stunned even veteran investigators, showing how modern technology exposed secrets someone thought were deleted forever.

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