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There Was a Huge Odd Smell From the Basement, Then a Decomposing Dead Man’s Body Sat in His Armchair

The twisted catfish that ended two lives

Lioness Rue
6 min readJun 24, 2023
Jerry Cassaday — image from ABC news

Special note: This is one of the most twisted internet-related cases I’ve ever come across. The web of lies is just appalling. Reader discretion is advised.

Lynn walked into the basement apartment of her husband’s cousin.

The funky smell emanating from that basement grew stronger as she approached her husband’s cousin, Jerry. He sat in his armchair facing the window.

Lynn walked closer to Jerry.

There, the unfortunate reality of what had happened soon dawned on her.

Jerry was dead.

Jerry Lived In Missouri

Jerry Cassaday was a thirty-nine-year-old man who lived with his cousin’s family in Odessa, Missouri, USA.

Jerry was born in Kansas City and was the youngest of four boys.

During his childhood, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially fishing with his siblings.

Jerry always wanted to become part of something big. So he became a police officer. He loved his job and was quickly promoted to lieutenant.

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