Case 74
Eric Coy
Case 74
Eric Coy
In 1987, nine-year-old Eric Coy was living with his parents and older brother in a central neighbourhood of Martinez, Northern California.
Most Saturdays Eric played with his cousin Eddrick, who was also his best friend. Eddrick only lived a five-minute bike ride away from Eric. They often hung out after school and on the weekends, tossing baseballs and footballs and climbing trees.
They did what all the local kids did; got ice cream or sweets at the store in between their houses, and while away the hours riding their bikes and mucking around, staying out most of the day. Close to Eddrick’s house was the youth ‘boys & girls club’ where kids from all over went to hang out, often playing basketball on the courts out the back.
As the weekend rolled around one would phone the other’s house to see if they could play, and on Saturday, January 24th, 1987, that’s exactly what Eric did. Just before 11 am that day, he phoned his aunty Angela to see if he could visit and play with Eddrick. At first, she said he couldn’t come over but then changed her mind and said yes.
At 10:55 am, Eric got on his bike and set off to Eddrick’s house. There was a shortcut through Martinez Junior High at the bottom of his street. It was raining a little and he wanted to get to his cousin’s house quickly – so he took the shortcut.
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
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Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Anna Priestland
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
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
Guard arrested in child slaying – UPI
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In 1987, nine-year-old Eric Coy was living with his parents and older brother in a central neighbourhood of Martinez, Northern California.
Most Saturdays Eric played with his cousin Eddrick, who was also his best friend. Eddrick only lived a five-minute bike ride away from Eric. They often hung out after school and on the weekends, tossing baseballs and footballs and climbing trees.
They did what all the local kids did; got ice cream or sweets at the store in between their houses, and while away the hours riding their bikes and mucking around, staying out most of the day. Close to Eddrick’s house was the youth ‘boys & girls club’ where kids from all over went to hang out, often playing basketball on the courts out the back.
As the weekend rolled around one would phone the other’s house to see if they could play, and on Saturday, January 24th, 1987, that’s exactly what Eric did. Just before 11 am that day, he phoned his aunty Angela to see if he could visit and play with Eddrick. At first, she said he couldn’t come over but then changed her mind and said yes.
At 10:55 am, Eric got on his bike and set off to Eddrick’s house. There was a shortcut through Martinez Junior High at the bottom of his street. It was raining a little and he wanted to get to his cousin’s house quickly – so he took the shortcut.
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
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Anna Priestland
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
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
Guard arrested in child slaying – UPI
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR
Casper – Offer code ‘casefile’ for $50 off selected mattresses
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