Lauren McCluskey
Appearances
Nobody Should Believe Me
Introducing: Truer Crime
University Place and Security, how can I help you? Hi, this is Lauren. I called a little a few days ago about a situation and I wanted to kind of give an update.
Nobody Should Believe Me
Introducing: Truer Crime
I've been getting these texts from these numbers of different people saying that they were saying that he was in the hospital and then saying that, like, that he passed away. But then I got a text from him, and he seems to be alive. And then I got a text asking if I wanted to go to a funeral, his funeral. And I think they're trying to lure me somewhere.
Nobody Should Believe Me
Introducing: Truer Crime
Hi, so I'm dealing with a situation where I'm being blackmailed for money.
Nobody Should Believe Me
Introducing: Truer Crime
Well, I came in earlier today, and I filled out a report for the death threat.
Nobody Should Believe Me
Introducing: Truer Crime
Yes, I did. Okay. I called 911 because I was just concerned, and I wasn't sure it might help speed things up. I don't know.
Nobody Should Believe Me
Introducing: Truer Crime
I'm worried because I've been working with the campus police at the U, and last Saturday I reported And then I haven't gotten an update. OK. But someone contacted me today, someone who said that they know everything about the police.
Nobody Should Believe Me
Introducing: Truer Crime
Well, I thought it was weird that there are people who know about the entire case and the harasser seemed to know about it more than me. And I'm concerned there might be an insider who's letting them know about the case. Okay. Because I haven't gotten an update. Yeah. And it's been a week.
Nobody Should Believe Me
Introducing: Truer Crime
University Police and Security, how can I help you? Hi, this is Lauren. I called a few days ago. I've been getting these texts from these members of different people and I think they're trying to lure me somewhere.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
University Police and Security, how can I help you? Hi, this is Lauren. I called a little a few days ago about a situation and I wanted to kind of give an update and ask about some things. Well, basically, so... Did you make a report? I did not. Okay, so you called a couple days ago about a situation you wanted to follow up on? Well, I guess it's kind of a different situation, but it's related.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
In a way. Okay. You didn't make a report, but you talked to a police officer? Well, so I had a security person drive me to pick up my car because I was worried about getting it. But so what happened was that so I got the car, and that was fine. But from one of my ex's friends,
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
But so he, and then some other, I've been getting these texts about from, from these numbers that I, um, of different people saying that they were saying that he was in the hospital and then saying that like, that he passed away. But then, but then I got a text from him and that he seems to be alive.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
So, um, and then they were, I got a text about, you know, asking if I wanted to go to a funeral, his funeral. And I think they're trying to lure me somewhere. So you got a bunch of texts seeming like they're trying to get you to go somewhere. First it was just saying... Where did you receive the text from? Where do you live? So I live at... Okay. And when did this happen? So the...
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
The latest one was today. When did it start? Yesterday. At about what time? When they were saying that he was in the hospital. I think around 7 p.m. And what time this afternoon was the last one? It was around 3 p.m. 3 p.m.? Okay. And this is all your ex's friends? Right. And are these just text messages? Yes. Okay, and are they threatening text messages? Well, most of them, no.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
But, I mean, they've told me not to go where he's at the club where he used to work. Okay, and is there a protective order between you guys, or is he just an ex of yours? Just an ex. Okay. I will send a student officer to give you a call. He's going to give you a call on that last phone number that you gave me, the Is that okay? Yeah, sounds good. Okay, perfect.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
University Police and Security, how can I help you? Hi, so I'm... dealing with a situation where I'm being blackmailed for money. It's a photo of me and my ex. They're threatening to send it out to everyone. And she's asking for $1,000.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Yeah, well... Okay, where did you receive the messages at? Well, at first it was an email. Okay. And then over that app. Okay. Where were you at when you received the messages? Oh. At my apartment. Okay. Where's your apartment at? Okay, sorry about that. Okay. Okay, just give me one second, okay? I'm just trying to fill out my paper. Thank you. Hi, . Yes.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Okay, has this happened before or has it been happening or is this the first time? This is the first time. Okay. All right. There has been some harassment. So it has happened before? Not this particular type of thing. Okay. But you have had involvement with this person? Yeah. Okay. And do you know who this is? So it's Sean Rowland is the one messaging me. And that's who? Yeah.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Is he, what's your relation to him? My ex-boyfriend. Okay. Okay, and how long ago did this happen? This morning. Okay, do you know around what time? The email was around 6 or 7 a.m. Okay. All right, and do you know around what time the text came? Around 8. Around 8? Yeah. All right, and can you tell me what his name is again? Yeah, it's Sean Rowland, S-H-A-W-N. And then his last name is?
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Okay. All right. Give me one second, okay? Okay. Okay. Are you still there? Yeah. Okay. Sorry about that. Wait. Okay. I'm going to get your information, okay? Can you tell me your first and last name? Yeah, McCluskey. What is it? Warren McCluskey. All right, can I have you spell it for me? L-A-U-R-E-N. And then your last name? M-C-C-L-U-S-K-E-Y. Okay. And can I get a phone number for you? Yeah.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Okay. Okay. All right, so it looks like I have everything. What's going to happen is I'm going to let one of our officers know, and he's going to call you. It may come from a blocked number. Is that okay? Yes. Okay. All right, that should be happening shortly, okay? Okay. All right, thanks for calling.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
I'm just... I'm worried because I've been working with the campus police at the U, and last Saturday I reported, and I haven't gotten an update. Okay. But someone contacted me today, someone who was harassed, and said that they know everything about the police. Okay. OK. So you already spoke to the campus police. Did this happen on the University of Utah campus? Yes. Yes.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
They haven't updated or done anything. So the case, it involves extortion. And those people are still . OK. So have you notified the campus police about this? Yes, I have. Okay. And what prompted you to call Salt Lake city police? Well, I thought it was weird that, um, that, that there are people who know about the entire case and the harassers seem to know about it more than me.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
And I'm concerned there might be an insider, um, who's letting them know about the case. Okay. So with some kids, I haven't gotten updates and it's been a week. Okay. With something like that, you would want to contact the campus police back and ask to speak to your detective. If you're concerned, you could ask them to a detective supervisor.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Since it's another agency's area, the Salt Lake Police wouldn't be involved. Oh, okay. All right. And then make sure you tell them what you told me, that this is getting through to you from the suspects in your case. Okay. Okay, so the detective you said is who I should contact? Right. Call the dispatch back and then ask to speak to your detective. Okay. Sounds good. Thank you. All right.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
And then if anything happens or if you see them when you're, like, out and about in Salt Lake City proper, not on University of Utah property, and for something like that, we would be the best people to call. Does that make sense? Yes. Okay.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Hi, is this the University of Utah?
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Okay. This is a dispatch center in the state of Washington. I have a 911 call to transfer you. Hold on one moment, please.
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Sir, are you still there?
True Crime with Rachel Shannon
SOLVED: THE DEVASTATING MURDER OF LAUREN MCCLUSKEY
Okay, you're on the phone with the dispatch for the University of Utah.