The Dog Knew: He Was Already Inside

The Dog Knew: He Was Already Inside

A man returns home after a long drive to find his dog cowering and his garage door acting strangely. Within an hour, he is dead, with no sign of forced entry or theft. What chilling detail did the neighbor's camera capture just minutes before he arrived?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Don Fluitt, a man who rebuilt his life only to be murdered the night he returned home to Albuquerque. We explore the meticulous crime scene, the unexpected DNA evidence, and the hidden tensions within his family, all leading to a shocking revelation about who was waiting for him.

Person: Don Fluitt
Date: December 28, 2016
Location: Albuquerque
Evidence: DNA under fingernails
Detective: Matthew Kaplan

- Don Fluitt was 54 years old and had rebuilt his life after losing his job as a firefighter.
- He and his 11-year-old daughter, Sienna, ran "Spaghetti Sunday" for people experiencing homelessness.
- A neighbor's camera recorded a figure in a dark hooded jacket entering Don's garage at 7:41 PM.
- Don arrived home at 7:45 PM, four minutes after the figure was seen entering his garage.
- His dog, Buddy, was found trembling in the bedroom, a behavior never seen before.

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