Roger ‘Scott’ Dunn, a 24-year-old military veteran, resided in Lubbock, Texas, with his girlfriend, Leisha Hamilton, with whom he had been in a relationship for two years. After returning from military service, Scott smoothly transitioned to civilian life, finding joy in his work installing custom sound systems in cars. He was well-liked and often referred to as a "ladies' man" by friends due to his habit of attending social gatherings with different women.

On May 13, 1991, Scott attended a party with friends but became ill midway through the evening, leading him to spend the night on the couch. Leisha picked him up the following day and took him home to recuperate. After a day of rest, Scott felt well enough to return to work and asked Leisha for water and sinus medication before she left for her job.

When a friend came to pick him up, he found no one home and left after several attempts to reach Scott went unanswered. Leisha returned later to discover Scott was missing, prompting her to contact his father, Jim Dunn, after two days without any word from him. Jim was unaware of Leisha's existence, as this was the first time he had heard of her, given Scott's absence.

After filing a missing persons report with the police, authorities learned from Scott’s friends that his sudden disappearance was unusual. Upon investigating Scott and Leisha's apartment, police discovered a large section of carpet missing from beneath the couch, which they later found hidden in Scott’s bedroom. The bedroom carpet had been cut away, revealing bloodstains, indicating a violent incident had occurred.

The situation worsened when a luminol test indicated evidence of a crime scene. Jim Dunn felt a profound sense of loss upon hearing the findings. The investigation deepened as police learned Scott had been living a double life, dating multiple women, including an engagement to another woman while with Leisha.

Leisha uncovered Scott’s secret engagement a month before his disappearance, leading to suspicion. Jim recorded their conversations where Leisha made concerning demands regarding Scott's