Case 321: Vincent Viafore

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Case 321 Vincent Viafore

When 46-year-old Vincent Viafore disappeared while kayaking on the Hudson River with his fiancée, 35-year-old Angelika Graswald, it was initially believed to be a tragic accident. However, Angelika’s story and behaviour soon raised troubling questions about what really happened.

CREDITS

 

Casefile Presents

  EPISODE

Research & writing – Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

  MUSIC

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

  OTHER

Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska

  PREMIUM

Although Casefile episodes are free for all listeners, those who want to support us financially can do so by becoming a member of Patreon, Apple Premium or Spotify Premium. Paid subscribers receive access to exclusive content including behind-the-scenes discussions with the Casefile team, interviews, early releases and ad-free episodes.

RESOURCES

 

ARTICLES

 

Slippery when wet – Elle

The controversial story of the kayak killer – Medium

‘I think he drowned’: dramatic 911 call reveals new details in New York kayak murder case – ABC News

Crews searching for missing kayaker in Hudson River – CBS News

Woman charged over kayak death of fiance allegedly told police ‘I wanted him gone’ – Yahoo News

Woman charged with murdering fiance who disappeared when kayak capsized on Hudson River – NBC New York

A kayak trip on the Hudson, ending in death and an arrest – The New York Times

Police: Graswald confessed, then asked about Miranda rights – Poughkeepsie Journal

Police: Graswald missed interviews, confessed to tampering – Poughkeepsie Journal

Couple’s kayak trip on Hudson included mistakes, experts say – The New York Times

New twist in Hudson River kayak murder case – CBS News

Kayaker confessed to murder during private walk with investigator she said was ‘cute’, state police trooper testifies – People

Fiancee denies murdering missing kayaker on Hudson River: “He was the love of my life” – NBC

Body recovered in Hudson is identified as missing kayaker – The New York Times

Autopsy cites ‘intentionally removed’ plug in ruling kayaker’s death a homicide – The New York Times

Missing kayaker Vince Viarfore’s autopsy says homicide – Newsweek

Report: Fiancee of missing kayaker wrote in diary she wanted him dead – CBS News

That was no kayak accident, say police. It was murder – The Washington Post

Relative: ‘Relief’ after kayaker’s body believed found – Westchester News

Murder charge for woman who said fiance’s kayak capsized in Hudson River – The New York Times

Body of missing kayaker believed found in Hudson River – Newsweek

Body identified as missing kayaker Viafore – Poughkeepsie Journal

Viafore’s family mourns as Graswald sentenced in his death – Poughkeepsie Journal

Viafore’s sister: my brother did not deserve to have his life end this way – Poughkeepsie Journal

Woman who pleaded guilty in fiance’s kayak death sentenced to up to 4 years – Eyewitness News

Woman who pleaded guilty in fiance’s kayak death: ‘I have to let it go’ – ABC News

Woman accused of life insurance plot in fiance’s Hudson River kayaking death pleads guilty – ABC News

Angelika Graswald’s mental state questioned in Vincent Viafore murder case – Poughkeepsie Journal

Graswald, kayak-drowning victim’s family settle lawsuits – Record Online

Vincent Viafore’s family recalls his life, death and Angelika Graswald murder case – Poughkeepsie Journal

Annie Lennox’s daughter ‘a wreck’ after boyfriend Ian Jones died trying to save her in kayaking accident, his mom tells PEOPLE – People

 

VIDEOS

Mystery on the Hudson – 20/20

Crime Watch Daily

 

OTHER

Kayak murder case: 911 call excerpts

Obituary for Vincent Viafore

 

← Case 320: Veronica Abouchuk & Kathleen Henry Case 322: William Tyrrell (Part 1/2) →

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Case 321 Vincent Viafore

When 46-year-old Vincent Viafore disappeared while kayaking on the Hudson River with his fiancée, 35-year-old Angelika Graswald, it was initially believed to be a tragic accident. However, Angelika’s story and behaviour soon raised troubling questions about what really happened.

CREDITS

 

Casefile Presents

  EPISODE

Research & writing – Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

  MUSIC

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

  OTHER

Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska

  PREMIUM

Although Casefile episodes are free for all listeners, those who want to support us financially can do so by becoming a member of Patreon, Apple Premium or Spotify Premium. Paid subscribers receive access to exclusive content including behind-the-scenes discussions with the Casefile team, interviews, early releases and ad-free episodes.

RESOURCES

 

ARTICLES

 

Slippery when wet – Elle

The controversial story of the kayak killer – Medium

‘I think he drowned’: dramatic 911 call reveals new details in New York kayak murder case – ABC News

Crews searching for missing kayaker in Hudson River – CBS News

Woman charged over kayak death of fiance allegedly told police ‘I wanted him gone’ – Yahoo News

Woman charged with murdering fiance who disappeared when kayak capsized on Hudson River – NBC New York

A kayak trip on the Hudson, ending in death and an arrest – The New York Times

Police: Graswald confessed, then asked about Miranda rights – Poughkeepsie Journal

Police: Graswald missed interviews, confessed to tampering – Poughkeepsie Journal

Couple’s kayak trip on Hudson included mistakes, experts say – The New York Times

New twist in Hudson River kayak murder case – CBS News

Kayaker confessed to murder during private walk with investigator she said was ‘cute’, state police trooper testifies – People

Fiancee denies murdering missing kayaker on Hudson River: “He was the love of my life” – NBC

Body recovered in Hudson is identified as missing kayaker – The New York Times

Autopsy cites ‘intentionally removed’ plug in ruling kayaker’s death a homicide – The New York Times

Missing kayaker Vince Viarfore’s autopsy says homicide – Newsweek

Report: Fiancee of missing kayaker wrote in diary she wanted him dead – CBS News

That was no kayak accident, say police. It was murder – The Washington Post

Relative: ‘Relief’ after kayaker’s body believed found – Westchester News

Murder charge for woman who said fiance’s kayak capsized in Hudson River – The New York Times

Body of missing kayaker believed found in Hudson River – Newsweek

Body identified as missing kayaker Viafore – Poughkeepsie Journal

Viafore’s family mourns as Graswald sentenced in his death – Poughkeepsie Journal

Viafore’s sister: my brother did not deserve to have his life end this way – Poughkeepsie Journal

Woman who pleaded guilty in fiance’s kayak death sentenced to up to 4 years – Eyewitness News

Woman who pleaded guilty in fiance’s kayak death: ‘I have to let it go’ – ABC News

Woman accused of life insurance plot in fiance’s Hudson River kayaking death pleads guilty – ABC News

Angelika Graswald’s mental state questioned in Vincent Viafore murder case – Poughkeepsie Journal

Graswald, kayak-drowning victim’s family settle lawsuits – Record Online

Vincent Viafore’s family recalls his life, death and Angelika Graswald murder case – Poughkeepsie Journal

Annie Lennox’s daughter ‘a wreck’ after boyfriend Ian Jones died trying to save her in kayaking accident, his mom tells PEOPLE – People

 

VIDEOS

Mystery on the Hudson – 20/20

Crime Watch Daily

 

OTHER

Kayak murder case: 911 call excerpts

Obituary for Vincent Viafore

 

← Case 320: Veronica Abouchuk & Kathleen Henry Case 322: William Tyrrell (Part 1/2) →

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