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Project engineer must be absolutely livid. Human bodies make poor stiffeners for concrete, was probably relying on rebar to meet specs
Suspect has a bunch of possession charges. I’d bet heavily on a drug related beef.
From another article:

The vehicle was found in an outbuilding, along with a considerable quantity of marijuana, opioids and cocaine. >

I grew up in a very small city (a lot of my friends were farmers). I had a friend whose brother was murdered by his drug dealer over unpaid drug debt. That’s exactly how the murderer and his girlfriend were found, in her car with lots of drugs and weapons. They had made it all the way from Illinois to Florida somehow. >

Never got that, how is killing the person that owes you money supposed to help you get the money back? Is he gonna work in the ghost mines or something? >

Warning to others who aren’t paying. It’s the cost of advertising >

But you’re also advertising that you’re a murderer and most hardcore junkies would roll on you for a few bucks. There’s always another drug dealer. >

Hahah. Have you met a junkie? >

Yes, I know your Mom well. >

Smells like 15yo suburbanite in here all of a sudden >

What kind of crazy shit do you have to get into to end up like this? >

Gambling debts, Mafia... >

This was horrifying to read… how does one date such a psychopath?? >

Psychopaths & especially sociopaths can be very charming and manipulative. People are usually in too deep before they figure things out. >

That fact always kind of creeps me out about actors. And high level ones as well. Who is more naturally charming and manipulative than a professional actor who can seamlessly don a character like a mask? And it takes more than a dash of narcissism to pursue acting in the first place. 
Like, is Daniel Day Lewis a sociopath? >

You could ask a similar question about writers. Is someone who can describe the world from the perspective of a fictional person a great liar, or are they particularly empathetic? >

Couldn't that just fall under "great imagination" though? >

For both. >

That sucks, but how fucking dumb is that body disposal? Like a whole lot of work for something instantly sketchy. >

He didn’t feel like burying him then forming a small concrete pad over top... probably would have kept him out of jail a lot less sus than a random barrel and a great place to put your trash cans >

Probably wouldn’t have worked either though, I remember an episode of mythbusters where they tried that with a pig carcass and apparently the odor was unbelievable, even through the concrete >

Did they try cover the pig with lime? Slows down decomposition but also cuts the smell. Uhm... a friend told me this. >

I don't think they did. (Probably didn't want to provide actually useful info!) Iirc, they had a good two feet of dirt over it, and then poured a concrete sidewalk on top. And people on the second floor of the building next to the sidewalk were complaining about the smell. It was kind of amazing. I'd thought that the concrete would have sealed in any odors. >


I'd thought that the concrete would have sealed in any odors.

Concrete is surprisingly porous as the curing process involves water evaporation which leaves behind a network of tiny holes & tunnels. This is often addressed by applying a sealant afterward, which I'm guessing may not have been done in that scenario? >

I wanted to see them experiment with different variables, such as using lime, vapor barriers, sealants, and combinations of those. But I suppose they didn't want to be teaching people the perfect way to dispose of a body, lol.
I wouldn't be surprised if they deliberately wanted to leave people with the message that hiding a body was extremely hard. >

Bruh, they left the barrel in the woods... at least find a lake or go to the ocean and rent a boat.... >

People tend to make poor decisions while murdering under the influence of drugs >

Some might even say; as illustrated by the murder part. >

I live in this town. It's a small quiet rather rural place. I drive past there every day on my way to work. Effing creepy! >

I used to drive past the house in Cleveland where that guy had 3 girls locked in the basement for like a decade. Thinking about the fact that I was just a hundred feet away from them countless times is a bit trippy. >

Is that the one where the guy that figured it out said he knew something was wrong when a white girl jumped into his arms? >

"You know something is wrong when a white girl is running towards a black man."
Dude was just trying to enjoy his McDonalds. >

"People have accidents every day." -- Hot Fuzz >

That’s enough internet for today. Time to watch some Tom & jerry >

Unfortunately for you, you'll find the rare episode where Jerry dismembers Tom, throws his remains into a cement mixer, and builds a house from it.
His eyes will be sticking out above the fireplace, moving side to side in sync with the pendulum of the clock next to it.
Now...THAT'S enough internet for today. >

I think you accidentally watched itchy and scratchy and not Tom and jerry >

I'd like to think I watched Worker and Parasite.
The best non-Itchy and Scratchy cartoon they ever did on The Simpsons. >

Did this guy get his idea from Todd Kohlhepp? Seriously though, I am sad for this man and his loved ones. No one deserves that sort of cruelty. >

Except someone’s already been charged with murder
Why doesn’t anyone read the article anymore? >

Always pay your concrete guy. >

I know it's an entire state over but has anyone made sure Alex Murdaugh didn't slip away from jail for a couple nights back in December? >

Why, did this guy have a big life insurance policy on him? >

Main suspects are the Saudis and Jared Kusher. >

The method of disposing of this man’s remains just screams “come and arrest me.” The accused doesn’t sound like the smartest person out there. >

Which is ironic for someone named Bright.. >

My ex’s last name was Bright.
My dumb ass didn’t see the clear sign there was an issue when his coworkers and friends would call him “Notso” maybe I’m the one whom is not so bright after all >

Agree with both of you. Both the ex and this guy were "Notso" Brights! >

this seems like it’s going to unravel to much bigger crimes or conspiracy >

Natural causes right?  Or suicide?  Clearly just an elaborate suicide >

Heh. Comment reminds me of Connor MacLeod in Highlander with his "alternative" theory as to how the immortal he killed in the movie opening possibly died.
'You want to hear another theory? This Fasil was so upset about the lousy wrestling tonight, he went down to the garage in a fit of depression - and cut off his own head.' >

Forgive me, Father.  I am a worm.
I have something to say!  It’s better to burn out than to fade away. >

[intense tongue flicking] >

How do you hide a body in concrete and have it found in a little over a month? >

Because they filled it in a 55 gallon drum and left the drum in the middle of the woods. It's not like it was in the basement of a house or something where they put them in the floor. >

Wtf at least bury it. >

I find myself watching a lot of shows like Forensic Files, and I'm always surprised at just how dumb some criminals are when it comes to recovering their tracks.
They obviously had some suspicion about this person since it looks like they had a warrant to search their house even before they found the barrel. I haven't had much time to actually read it thoroughly because I've been working but it's probably just another criminal dumbass. >

Makes you wonder why a local station across the country would pick up this story to repeat? Kiro (Cox) is a notorious police blotter news group, they have been pushing the high crime side for years helping their friends in LE keep the narrative going. Just seemed curious as to why this local station and this story was up here?... hmmm >

Local stories go national when they are big or interesting news. Happens all the time >

Didn't dive into that thought much, just like you're trained to. Kiro is not National. >

Bizarre murders get picked up nationally all the time. People are thirsty for the karma. It’s an eye catching headline, maybe someone local posted it. 
I’m not saying there is no way your statement doesn’t have some truth to it. Because I actually do believe it to a certain extent but maybe not so precisely like this one instance. I’m going to approach your skepticism with a healthy dose of skepticism. 
Right wing News is absolutely pushing the crime narrative. But butchered and stuff in a barrel filled with concrete isn’t your typical murder. >

The thing is it's my local station in Seattle. I get what you're saying, but there's also a way and manner in which the societal programming operates and this just smacks of all the bad actors in this instance. Just a Huh? still, but one that maybe showed too much of the machinery? >

Another suicide…. Sad >

That’s a mob move, or loan shark >

Stealing money yes, dirt nap. Owing money? Who kills someone who owes money? >

Right? You can’t ever get it back that way, I actually had a fairly large illicit debt a long while back, and this notion always kept me a bit calm when I was short on money owed lmfao >

So, they have hard evidence! >

Suspect was released from prison 9 months ago. Fantastic. >

It's a comfort to find out what happened at least, nothing worse than the not knowing. >

“Police suspect foul play” >

In the dark alleyways of Lee County, North Carolina, a tale of terror unfolded on Christmas Eve. Michael Bradley Cox, a man known to keep to himself, vanished into thin air, leaving no trace behind.
But in a grim twist of fate, a month later, justice would come calling. The Lee County Sheriff's Office, with a warrant in hand, descended upon a house at 1675 Farrell Road in Sanford, North Carolina, determined to unravel the mystery of Cox's disappearance.
As they delved deeper into the heart of the matter, their worst fears were confirmed. In a nearby wooded area, a 55-gallon barrel was discovered, its contents sealed in concrete. The medical examiner's office pried open the barrel to reveal a dismembered body, identified as none other than Michael Bradley Cox.
The prime suspect, Jackie Lamar Bright, was a man with a questionable past, a history of crime and deceit. He lived at the house where the warrant was executed and had only been released from prison five months prior.
As the investigation continued, the Lee County Sheriff's Office uncovered a web of lies, but the motive behind this horrific crime remained a mystery. Nevertheless, justice was served as Bright was charged with murder and taken into custody.
In the desolate streets of Lee County, the echo of Cox's final moments still lingers, a haunting reminder of the evil that lurks in the shadows. But the people of Lee County, with the bravery and determination of their Sheriff's Office, will never forget the sacrifice of Michael Bradley Cox and continue the fight against crime and corruption.