alexvandalsen

Season 8 Episode 2 I covered the case of 21 year old trans man Alex VanDalsen's death. Law enforcement insisted Alex's death was self inflicted. Alex's family, myself and some of my podcasting collegues believe otherwise. Even on bodycam footage of said law enforcement, they felt he was murdered and placed where found. Although their reports and declarations insist to Alex's family it was suicide. We call bullshit! Join C.J., Courtney F from A Nefarious Nightmare, Courtney L from Book of the Dead, Ashley from F**k That Podcast and Rob from Criminal Activity as we sit down and discuss new information and the plight of this case.

We'd also like to ask for help from all listeners, if you have stamps, a phone, an email account, you can help by reaching out to the people we have listed in our show notes below. What Alex's family has gone through is a continuing nightmare that could be solved if law enforcement did their job correctly!

A form letter will be available for everyone to use on my website and Darkcast Network's website, just in case, like me you get stuck on what to say. And the addresses of who to send it to. Thank you Rainbow Warriors.

We are angry. We demand justice. Say his name - ALEX VANDALSEN.
Alex VanDalsen, a transgendered man, was murdered, but his case was conveniently labeled a suicide. His mother, Jennifer VanDalsen, has spent nearly three years fighting for answers and justice. Due to recent events where Jennifer was once again tossed away and considered disposable by local authorities, we gathered together to have a round table discussion and refresh on his case, as well as a firm request of everyone listening to not only say his name, but bring awareness on his case. We want everyone in the true crime arena to please cover his case, we want authorities to dig deeper into their investigations, we want senators and government officials highlighting this case and we want Jennifer to finally have answers because ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
The following podcasts in todays discussion are listed, and linked to the episodes on Alex VanDalsen are as follows:
F**k that - https://www.spreaker.com/user/16866625/e-17-what-happened-to-alex-vandalsenBeyond The Rainbow - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48406263A Nefarious Nightmare - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-nefarious-nightmare-true-crime/id1579771353?i=1000596205541Book of the Dead - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-book-of-the-dead/id1639787484?i=1000630594070Criminal Activity - https://criminalactivityshow.com/shownotes/1/
Don’t know where to start? You can call or write the following officials and authorities we spoke about in this episode:
Contact info

• ACLU of Indiana:

1031 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

• Indiana House of Representatives:

200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204You can address the letter to: Rep. Sheila Klinker317-232-9600

• State Senator Ron Alting:

200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204317-232-9400

• Captain Bryan Harper:

20 N 6th St # 3, Lafayette, IN 47901317-232-7269

• Attorney General Todd Rokita:

Indiana Government Center South 302 W. Washington St., 5th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204

If you decide to cover the murder of Alex VanDalsen, feel free to reach any one of us so we can help lead you to the correct sources. Alex's mom has put together a Google drive folder with everything from police reports to the joke of an autopsy and pictures of Alex.



Intro: Black Moons by 126ers
Outro: Subtle Betrayal by SYBS

I spoke with a mother named Jennifer VanDalsen about her son Alex VanDalsen, a twenty-one-year old, who died under mysterious circumstances. Alex was born Jasmine Mckenzie Danaher, but planning on transitioning into a man. Therefore, I will refer to him as Jennifer's son throughout this story. At 15, Alex decided he knew he was a male and wanted to live as one. Throughout this episode I'll refer to the victim as Alex and use male pronouns. He lived in Lafayette, Indiana.


On February 3, 2021, it was a cold and snowy Indiana evening. Alex left home before midnight for unknown reasons. He did not tell anyone where he was going. On February 9th, two thousand twenty one, Alex was found dead. His death was ruled a suicide without any investigation.


Alex's family has taken issue with the ruling. Police told Alex's family that "There was no immediate sign of trauma on the body." However, it wasn't until Alex's body arrived at the funeral home that they discovered he died from a gunshot wound to the head. The family asked the detective why he said there was no trauma to the body when there was a gunshot wound?


It was less than twenty degrees when Alex was found 10 miles from his home. He also had asthma and wasn't dressed for the weather. Such treacherous weather would have made it impossible for him to walk ten miles. He would have died from exposure. Alex's family is certain he met with someone who knows what happened to him.


The family also had a concern about the actual bullet wound. I was informed the entrance wound was larger than the exit. As someone who fired weapons in the military, this isn't feasible. The exit wound is typically larger when leaving the human body.



The family also said Alex wasn't tested for having gunshot residue on his hands and the weapon wasn't checked for fingerprints. Also, Alex didn't own a gun, so where did this gun come from and who owned it?


There were also no shell casings. How could Alex kill himself with a gun and not leave a shell casing behind? And there was no blood splatter at the scene. If Alex killed himself, there would be a casing and blood present at the scene. Most likely Alex was picked up by someone, shot to death and then dumped where he was found. Unfortunately, law enforcement hasn't waivered from the suicide ruling.


Do you know what happened to Alex? Who did he go to meet on the night of his death? How did he end up dead 10 miles near his home? Supposedly, he killed himself. Problem is there were no shells or blood evidence. If have any information regarding Alex VanDalsen, please contact the Tippecanoe County Sheriff sheriff's department at 765-423-9388. And if you would like more information about this case, please visit the Justice for Alex Blake VanDalsen Facebook page.

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