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STRANGLED: Part 1
Zurik: Third investigator believes 2005 death was a murder, says witnesses recanted out of fear
A third investigator says he believes the 2005 death of Joey Georgusis was a murder and not an overdose, as originally classified by the coroner’s office.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Lee Zurik and Cody Lillich
STRANGLED: Part 4
STRANGLED: Part 4
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 10:00 PM CDT
STRANGLED: Part 3
STRANGLED: Part 3
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 10:40 PM CST
Former St. Bernard Parish Sheriff Jack Stephens seen in a deposition video.
Zurik: Fmr. Sheriff Jack Stephens answers questions regarding 2005 death in nearly two-hour deposition
Former St. Bernard Sheriff Jack Stephens faces nearly two hours of questions from an attorney for the family of Joey Georgusis, who died in 2005. Stephens called the questions 'offensive.'
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 10:00 PM CST
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By Lee Zurik and Cody Lillich
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Zurik: Missing autopsy photo, initial statements fuel investigators’ suspicions around 2005 death
In Part 2 of Strangled, a photo in an autopsy file vanishes, and another investigator -- believes Joey Georgusis did not die of an overdose.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 9:16 AM CST
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By Lee Zurik and Cody Lillich
STRANGLED: Part 2
STRANGLED: Part 2
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 9:00 PM CST
Zurik: Strangled
Zurik: Father thinks son’s death and investigation were strangled
FOX 8 Investigates why deputies from another parish responded to the 2005 death of Joey Georgusis hours before a 911 call was made.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 10:26 PM CST
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By Lee Zurik and Cody Lillich
STRANGLED: Part 1
STRANGLED: Part 1
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 9:00 PM CST
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