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This episode covers the April 2024 murder of 25-year-old Nathan Dean Anderson in Clackamas County, Oregon, and the investigation into his former coworker Cody Dennewith and Cody's girlfriend, Dominique Britt. After Cody was jailed following a domestic dispute, Nathan visited Dominique at their apartment while she was heavily intoxicated. When Cody was released, he became convinced Nathan had taken advantage of Dominique and began making violent threats. Text messages and surveillance footage revealed that Cody not only tracked down Nathan and shot him to death, but also removed his own car's license plates to obscure his identity and stole Nathan's phone to discard it.
Investigators quickly zeroed in on Cody and confronted him with vehicle data and cell phone tracking, leading Cody to request a lawyer. During subsequent interviews, detectives turned their attention to Dominique after discovering incriminating text messages. Although Dominique initially claimed she knew nothing and thought Cody only wanted to beat Nathan up, she eventually confessed that she knew Cody planned to kill Nathan and personally delivered the murder weapon in a backpack. Both Cody and Dominique eventually took plea deals, with Dominique pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter and receiving 12 and a half years, while Cody pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and assault, receiving 27 and a half years in prison.
The host sets up the episode, introduces the case of Nathan Anderson’s murder and the key suspects.
The narrative explains Nathan’s background, addiction relapse, and deteriorating relationships leading up to his death.
Details of Cody’s recovery, his partnership with Dominique, and their family life are explored to establish context for later events.
Cody and Dominique’s heated domestic dispute, police involvement, and Nathan’s mysterious arrival are recounted.
Detectives gather surveillance, cellphone, and vehicle evidence linking Cody to Nathan’s murder and build a case of premeditation.
Cody is arrested, questioned, and the legal process unfolds as prosecutors consider charges and evidence.
Dominique admits to aiding Cody, revealing text messages and a blue backpack that implicate her in the crime.
The episode concludes with the outcome of the case, the impact on the community, and reflections on justice.
The episode opens with the host welcoming listeners and setting the stage for the discussion.
The episode outlines the plea deals, charges, and sentences for Dominique and Cody, highlighting disparities.
The host discusses the unresolved events inside Dominique’s apartment on the night of the murder.
Dominique’s statements to detectives and her claims about sexual assault are examined for inconsistencies.
Confronted as a Co-Conspiratordebate
Detectives read Dominique's text messages asking for updates and tell her she is a co-conspirator in Nathan's murder.
Cody and Nathan's Past Connectionstory
Cody explains how he knew Nathan from working together at Dave's Killer Bread and helping him move before their relationship grew strained.
The Domestic Violence Arreststory
Dominique describes the night Cody drank an entire fifth of alcohol, leading to a domestic violence call and Cody's arrest.
License Plate Reader Evidencedata
Detectives confront Cody with automated license plate reader data showing his car near the crime scene with a missing plate.
Upgrading to Premeditationinsight
Detectives explain to Cody that removing his license plates before the shooting elevates the crime from a passion killing to premeditated murder.
Dominique Admits Delivering the Gunstory
During a second interview, Dominique breaks down and admits she supplied Cody with the 9mm pistol in a backpack.
Both defendants take plea deals, with Dominique receiving 12.5 years and Cody receiving 27.5 years in prison for manslaughter.
“It's late April of 2024 and a young man named Nathan Dean Anderson is going through a difficult time in his life.”
“At just 25 years old, Nathan Anderson was dead.”
“The backpack helped investigators understand what Cody may have done with the murder weapon after Nathan was killed.”
“She supplied the gun. And while Cody was gone, Dominique was asking for updates.”
“And while Cody was gone, Dominique was asking for updates.”
“She remembered, though, going to bed with her son and her dog.”
“These choices didn't deliver justice. They made justice impossible.”
“He was taken to a hospital where he passed away.”
In Clackamas County, Oregon, a night of heavy drinking left behind more questions than answers. As suspicion and jealousy began to take hold, tensions escalated between two former coworkers. Five days later, one of them was shot to death, and the truth about what started it all remains a mystery. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
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