Seeking Savannah Spurlock Part 1: A Bluegrass Beat Case Study

It’s January 2019, a young mother of four has gone missing after a night out with friends. Her family is looking for answers and a community is concerned as everyone is seeking to find Savannah Spurlock and bring her home.

In this special episode of Bluegrass Beat, Richmond Police Sgt. Kelli Fraze reflects on the early days of the case that threw Kentucky into the spotlight and spanned three counties. Fraze, who was one of the case’s lead investigators, also talks about the first steps taken, lessons learned, gaining information from technology and more.

Richmond Chief Rodney Richardson also speaks about the importance media relations had on the case’s outcome.   


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