He Left A Party Alive - His Dead Body Was Found Near Campus Hours Later | Part 1

**THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO** **For more true crime check out Kimbyr's Podcast True Crime with Kimbyr:** HERE The Jesse Valencia case happened in Columbia, Missouri. Jesse James Valencia was a bright, charismatic 23-year-old University of Missouri student and former model, openly himself, deeply loved by his family, and dreaming of a future in law. On a June morning in 2004, students walking across a quiet residential neighborhood came upon a young man lying in the grass. At first they thought he'd simply fallen asleep. He hadn't. It was Jesse — and his death would send shockwaves through the entire community. As investigators pulled at the threads of Jesse's final weeks, they uncovered a secret he'd reportedly been ready to reveal. But the most stunning twist was still to come. What detectives uncovered would shake their own department to its core. Who was Jesse Valencia, really? And who had the most to lose if his secret came out? How does a case like this stay hidden in plain sight… until it doesn't? In this episode of DARKLIVITY, we trace the full Jesse Valencia case: the vibrant young man he was, the relationship he kept quiet, and the investigation that exposed a betrayal no one saw coming. 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.