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29 Stab Wounds, Ruled Suicide: New Podcast Reopens Case
23 May
Summary
- A UC Davis student died with 29 stab wounds, ruled a suicide.
- A new podcast questions the official suicide ruling after 25 years.
- Investigators noted a locked room and no signs of struggle.
A controversial 2001 death at UC Davis is being re-examined in a new true crime podcast. Andrew Wieman, a 20-year-old student, was found deceased in his locked fraternity dorm room with 29 stab wounds. Authorities at the time, after a lengthy investigation, concluded his death was a suicide, citing evidence like a handwritten note and Wieman's fingerprints on the presumed weapon.
However, Wieman's family has consistently disputed the official ruling, seeking further answers for over two decades. Emmy Award-winning producer Kyle Olson is now delving into the case for Season 2 of the podcast "Love & Justice," set to premiere on May 26. Olson highlights puzzling details such as the sheer number of fatal stab wounds, the absence of drugs or alcohol, and the discovery of Wieman tucked into bed with earplugs.
The podcast also scrutinizes a significant 60-hour period between Wieman's last confirmed sighting and the discovery of his body. Employing advanced forensic reconstruction technology and expert analysis, the series aims to explore the feasibility of self-inflicted fatal wounds and uncover any information that may have been withheld for 25 years.
