# The Riley Fox Murder and Wrongful Prosecution

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-07-29T19:14:39+00:00
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## Resource

This episode details the tragic wrongful arrest of Kevin Fox following the abduction and murder of his three-year-old daughter, Riley, in 2004. After police used coercive interrogation tactics and threats to extract a false confession, Fox spent eight months in jail despite his innocence. His exoneration eventually came through DNA evidence, leading to a significant civil judgment against the authorities for their investigative failures. The true killer, Scott Eby, was not identified until years later when FBI intervention linked him to the crime through neglected evidence. This account serves as a somber illustration of police tunnel vision and the long-lasting impact of legal injustice on a grieving family. Following his release and efforts to clear his name, Kevin Fox's life ended prematurely in a fatal car accident in 2023. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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