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Campus Security Guard Kills the Student He Was Hired to Protect

Campus Security Guard Kills the Student He Was Hired to Protect

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Campus Security Guard Kills the Student He Was Hired to Protect

A 23-year-old woman vanished from a parking lot after an argument, only to be taken by a man driving a vehicle designed to look like a police cruiser. What happened in those critical minutes after she disappeared?

In this episode, we delve into the case of Kaylee Sawyer, a vibrant young woman living in Bend, Oregon, whose life was tragically cut short. We explore the unsettling details of her disappearance and the shocking identity of the person responsible.

Case: Kaylee Sawyer
Date: July 24, 2016
Location: Bend, Oregon
Perpetrator: Edwin Lara
Role: Campus security officer at Central Oregon Community College (COCC)

- Kaylee Sawyer, 23, was last seen in a parking lot near College Way, close to the COCC campus.
- Edwin Lara was a campus security officer at COCC, driving a vehicle that resembled a police patrol car.
- Lara's vehicle was equipped with roof lights and a cage divider, similar to those used by the Bend Police Department.
- A female officer at COCC had previously reported Lara, stating he frightened her, but he remained employed.

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