Case 74
Eric Coy
*** Warning: This case involves a child victim ***
On the morning of January 24 1987, nine-year-old Eric Coy hopped on his bike to make the one-mile journey to his cousin Eddrick’s house in the Northern Californian town of Martinez. The two boys were best friends and it was a trip Eric had made countless times before. Eager to get there as quick as he could, Eric took a shortcut.
Just 15 minutes later, a group of children found Eric’s lifeless body near a footbridge at Alhambra Creek. He had been stabbed multiple times, but by who? And how did they get away undetected in such a short amount of time?
CREDITS
EPISODE:
Research & writing – Anna Priestland
Narration – Anonymous Host
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com
Audio production – Mike Migas
Scoring – Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
SUSPECT’S SKETCHES:
PHONE NUMBERS:
Martinez PD
(+1) 925-372-3440
Anonymous tip line:
(925) 372-3457
Contra Costa County Sherrif’s Dept.
(+1) 925-335-1500
FBI tip line (from USA)
1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324)
or online
www.tips.fbi.gov
ARCHIVES:
ARTICLES:
Cold Case Still under Investigation – Martinez Tribune
Composite Drawings: Capturing the Suspect on Paper – Los Angeles Times
2 Teen-Agers Suspected of Crime Foray in 2 States – Los Angeles Times