# 137: MURDER: Tom Roche

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Podcast: [Detective Perspective](https://stenobird.com/podcast/detective-perspective-6475444)
Published: 2026-05-18T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On September 13, 1991, 36-year-old Tom Roche dropped his longtime girlfriend off at work in Burbank, California. He told her he was heading home to work on his motorcycle, and the two made plans to meet for lunch later that day. But Tom never showed up. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly: https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. https://www.Rula.com/Detective - Get started on your mental health journey today! 2. https://www.TryFUM.com - Use code DETECTIVE to get a FREE Gift with your Journey Pack! 3. Pocket Hose - Text DETECTIVE to 64000 to get a FREE 360 Degree Rotating Pocket Pivot AND a Thumb Drive Nozzle with the purchase of ANY Pocket Hose Ballistic Hose!

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