When demolition workers entered a vacant home in Rochester, New York, they expected asbestos—not a crime scene. But hidden inside was the body of 44-year-old Jaklyn Baccoli, a woman whose final moments were marked by unimaginable violence. As detectives dug into her life and the days leading up to her death, they uncovered a tangled web of addiction, survival, and street rumors—and a potential suspect with a story full of holes. But what they don’t have is enough to close the case. And someone out there still knows the truth.
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Episode Info
If you know anything about the murder of Jaklyn Baccoli, please call Rochester Police Department’s major crimes unit at 585-428-7157 or email them at MajorCrimes@CityOfRochester.gov. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 585-423-9300 or submit a tip online here.
Jaklyn Baccoli. Courtesy: Rochester Police Department
73 Walnut Street on the day Jaky’s body was found. Courtesy of: Rochester Police Department
73 Walnut Street on the day Jaky’s body was found. Courtesy of: Rochester Police Department
The enclosure leading to the broken window at 73 Walnut Street. Courtesy of: Rochester Police Department
The enclosure leading to the broken window at 73 Walnut Street. Courtesy of: Rochester Police Department
A diagram of the crime scene. Courtesy of: Rochester Police Department
A diagram of the crime scene. Courtesy of: Rochester Police Department
At the time of her death, Jaky was staying at this Lake Ave apartment building, seen here in 2025. Photo taken by Audiochuck staff
The Baccoli family at an annual Kodak picnic. Courtesy of: John Baccoli
Jaky and her brother, John Baccoli. Courtesy of: John Baccoli
Jaky and John Baccoli. Courtesy of: John Baccoli
Jaky and John with their mom, Loretta Baccoli. Courtesy of: John Baccoli
John Baccoli holds up a photo of his mom and Jaky. Photo taken by audiochuck staff
Episode Source Material
Original reporting by Nina Schutzman