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MURDER: Tom Roche

Derrick Levasseur

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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.

If you have any information, you can call the Placer County Sheriff’s Office at 530-886-5375.

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20 Comments

@soccerdemon2972 4 months ago

Thanks Shannon!! Having the video to see the area really helps instead of trying to mentally visualize it.

@Rebecca-d5s 4 months ago

I wonder if the stamp on the letter was tested for DNA in recent years. In 1991 you had to lick the back of your stamp to make it stick, there was no adhesive like today.

@cece2347 4 months ago

Many commenters suggest the murderer may have passed. There are MANY Vietnam Vets still alive.

@elizabethguzman7983 4 months ago

I have never heard of this case! Prime example why your channel is so important!

@SaltyPug 4 months ago

I remember this episode on Unsolved Mysteries when it aired originally & the update. Crazy this is still unsolved after all these years.

@leah_mvs 4 months ago (edited)

Crazy and weird case. If they served in Vietnam chances are they're not living anymore or are pretty old. Justice for Tom.

@bfox5284 4 months ago

Tom seemed like a rad dude. Prayers to the loved ones. Derrick you’re awesome, you can tell this is what you love, it shows! God bless everyone

@stevenvaldezii7936 4 months ago

Thank you for this Derrick!! Old school UNSLOVED Mysteries case.

@itsjustfaith 4 months ago

This one broke my heart. Felt so sorry for Barbara. May they both rest in peace.

@kathybartlett624 4 months ago

Derrick your show is great

@bethjordan2481 4 months ago

What a cool looking dude Tom was - yet another heartbreaking case. Thanks for covering as always Derrick!

@justiceflows 4 months ago (edited)

Going off of what you said in the beginning I love hearing about the victim’s lives! It’s my favorite part of learning & listening to a true crime case! It’s important to highlight their experiences whether good or bad! I think naturally if you’re interested in crime etc. you’re interested in psychology, sociology, & history of someone and people and it definitely helps the case! Thanks for the dedication to these cases Derek!

@geminismom4u 4 months ago

Crazy busy week with work, appointments and graduations, this just reminded me that it's only Tuesday! 😮‍💨 lol. Thanks for the upload Derrick, my day just got better! 🙌🏼

@tinaungurean3632 4 months ago

Shout out to you Shannon! Thank you for taking the time to give us a better perspective into Tom’s neighborhood. And thank you Derrick for the coverage. I always look forward to your episodes. I hope this coverage sparks something for someone and we get an answer to what happened to Tom all those years ago.

@Dr.Gunsmith 4 months ago (edited)

One thing that seems a bit strange with the case is why would he have been found with a few t-shirts with him if he’d been abducted from the street,

@MrEastBoston 3 months ago

I’m a retired LEO. I was for 37 years. I too was a detective. Your channel is great.

@prettydarnmad 4 months ago

The letter writer thinking Jeffrey Dahmer's last name was Behmer reminds me of Stacey Castor calling antifreeze "antifree". Even the daughter she tried to blame her husband's murder on knew the correct pronunciation. Hopefully someone will recognize Tom's murderer by such a signature quirk.

@MarabethButton 4 months ago

Hyped and liked! Remember to do this everyone! Derrick is putting a spotlight on many of the stories most people never hear about. Please share their stories far and wide! Don’t let them be forgotten!

@thejoreysofar 4 months ago

I can say with 110% certainty that no man who loves his Harley is EVER leaving without it. My grandpa, my dad, my brother, my uncles and friends, etc. would take their bike with them before theyd take their wives lol that alone tells me everything

@lucyhouse 4 months ago

Thank you Derrick
Such a sad case . Thank you Shannon for the footage of the area . It really helps the visuals. Especially seeing that the I-5 is right next door!
Justice for Tom ! 💙✨