East Harlem Serial Killer

Morbid Instinct

Summary

In this episode of Morbid Instinct, the hosts discuss the Netflix docu-series 'Homicide New York' and focus on episode five, which covers the East Harlem Serial Killer, Arohn Kee. They discuss the crimes committed by Kee, including the rape and murder of several young women. They also explore the timeline of his crimes and his ultimate capture through DNA evidence. The hosts discuss the brutality of Kee's actions and the lack of empathy he displayed towards his victims. They also touch on the role of the media and the issue of race in the case. The conversation revolves around the topic of criminal investigations and the tactics used by law enforcement. The hosts discuss the importance of focusing on evidence and DNA in solving cases, as well as the dangers of coercive interrogation techniques. They also touch on the issue of bias in investigations, highlighting cases where individuals were wrongly convicted due to prejudice. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the emotional toll of working in law enforcement and the satisfaction of seeing justice served.

Takeaways

• Arohn Kee, the East Harlem Serial Killer, committed a series of brutal rapes and murders in the 1990s.
• Key showed a complete lack of empathy towards his victims and started his crimes at a young age.
• DNA evidence played a crucial role in Kee's capture and conviction.
• The media often sensationalizes cases and brings up issues of race, even when they may not be relevant.
• Serial killers are predominantly white males, but their race should not overshadow the severity of their crimes. Focusing on evidence and DNA is crucial in solving criminal cases.
• Coercive interrogation techniques can lead to false confessions.
• Bias in investigations can result in wrongful convictions.
• Working in law enforcement takes an emotional toll, but seeing justice served can be rewarding.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the East Harlem Serial Killer

01:00 The Crimes of Arohn Kee

06:36 Brutality and Lack of Empathy

09:08 The Role of DNA Evidence

10:10 Detective Bob Mooney and Spanish-speaking Investigators

13:17 Media Sensationalism and Race

13:53 The Demographics of Serial Killers

14:03 The Importance of Evidence and DNA

15:01 The Dangers of Coercive Interrogation

19:36 The Emotional Toll of Law Enforcement

21:20 Finding Satisfaction in Justice