In a story so shocking it’s already gone viral online, a father in the fictional city of Eastport thought he could hide the unthinkable — but authorities say the truth always finds a way out.

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On July 6, 2021, police were called to the home (in Curtis Bay) to check on 15 year old DJ, after his mother attempted to retrieve him and got no response except a text that he had “fled the residence.” DJ’s mother, Latrice Banks, and his stepfather, Eric Banks Jr., were estranged. Latrice filed for protection, citing that she was afraid for her life and that Eric Banks was dangerous, emotionally abusive, stalking, etc. Before DJ’s d*ath, Jones had told friends that he did not feel safe and that if anything happened to him, they should look at his stepdad. A medical examiner ruled that DJ Jones d*ed from asphyxiation. Eric Banks entered an Alford plea to second-degree murder and other charges in 2022, acknowledging that prosecutors had enough evidence to convict him without admitting guilt. He was sentenced to 42 years in prison in January 2023. #fyp #bodycam #copsoftiktok #crime #murder

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According to sources, the man reported his teenage son missing late one night, claiming the boy had run off after an argument. At first glance, it appeared to be a tragic case of a runaway — but investigators quickly grew suspicious.

Officers noticed inconsistencies in the father’s story, and a routine welfare check turned into a nightmare. Behind a panel in the living room floor, they discovered a narrow crawl space. Inside? The son’s body.

Police say the father had attempted to conceal the death, believing he could stage a disappearance without raising suspicion. But his plan quickly unraveled under the scrutiny of Eastport detectives.

One officer described the scene as “unbelievably chilling,” noting that the father’s meticulous preparation only highlighted the lengths he had gone to cover his tracks.

The incident has ignited a firestorm online, with users calling it “a real-life thriller” and “the kind of story you can’t make up.” Social media reactions ranged from shock to outrage, with many questioning how anyone could even consider such a plan.

Authorities confirm the father is now in custody, facing multiple charges, while investigators continue to piece together exactly what happened in the hours leading up to the boy’s death.

As the story spreads across platforms, it serves as a grim reminder: no secret stays buried forever.

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