On Christmas Eve 2019, 25‑year‑old hairstylist Kevin Bacon left his home in Swartz Creek, Michigan, for what he believed would be a simple meetup arranged through a dating app. When he failed to show up for Christmas breakfast, his family’s worry sparked a search that uncovered a nightmare. Investigators traced Kevin’s last messages to the rural home of Mark Latunski, a man with a long history of severe mental illness and alarming behavior. What police found there stunned even seasoned detectives.

This episode examines Kevin’s vibrant life, the digital trail that led authorities to the truth, and the systemic failures that allowed a dangerous individual to slip through the cracks. It’s a story of a community shaken, a family forever changed, and the urgent questions raised about safety in the age of online connection.

 

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Music By: Michael Drzewiecki
Cover Art By: Charnell

Police release gruesome details in Michigan Grindr slaying (nbcnews.com)

Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com)

Documents reveal Mark David Latunski's long pattern of disturbing behavior (abc12.com)

Parents of slain Swartz Creek man talk about son, homicide investigation - mlive.com= great article about kevin

UM-Flint students, staff share memories of Kevin Bacon - mlive.com great article with info from friends

Husband of accused killer Mark Latunski speaks out to defend himself, reacts to social media claims | News | wnem.com

Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com)