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Invisible Choir

Out in the Cold

Invisible Choir

Reach Freaks

True Crime

4.75.5K Ratings

🗓️ 8 February 2026

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

It was a quiet autumn day at a residential leasing office in Anchorage Alaska, when the peace was shattered by the sound of gunshots. As emergency responders raced to the scene, they found one man lying dead, and a suspect that had seemingly vanished. Why had Josiah Goecker, a beloved family man, been ruthlessly gunned down while at work? And where was the person who killed him?  Written by Jess Thomas, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/outinthecold  Support Our Sponsors:  Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR  Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout!  Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  Little Spoon: Get 30% off your first online order at littlespoon.com/choir - use code CHOIR at checkout!  Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Invisible Choir explores detailed depictions of violence and murder and is not appropriate for all audiences.

0:13.0

Listener discretion is advised.

0:15.0

He proceeded to dig into his pocket and...

0:20.0

Take your time.

0:22.3

He took out a gun.

0:28.6

One moment can change your life forever.

0:36.4

Or at least so said a man named Jesse Jones, after he was accused of a terrible crime.

0:43.5

But is a murder ever really about just one singular moment in time?

0:49.0

Or is it always the culmination of the moments and decisions that led there?

0:55.1

And what of the dozens, if not hundreds of people, touched by a murder?

0:59.5

From families of the victim to law enforcement to witnesses and bystanders, each possesses

1:06.0

a window into that singular moment, even if they weren't there.

1:10.3

And sometimes it's only by seeing the moment refracted through everyone else's eyes,

1:15.8

that we can finally begin to make sense of it.

1:34.9

It was a cold autumn day at the Alpine apartment community in Anchorage, Alaska.

1:41.7

The complex was home to 387 apartments in Anchorage's Campbell Park neighborhood.

1:48.4

Bent was advertised as relaxed, elegant living. It appeared to live up to this promise. The units were clean and modern, and the grounds were surrounded by

1:54.2

rolling green lawns and leafy trees. The complex featured a 24-hour fitness center and a courtyard with a dog park.

2:03.8

There was also a leasing office on site.

2:07.4

33-year-old Rosemary Ortiz worked inside that leasing office.

2:12.7

About October 23rd, 2003, she got to work at around 9 a.m. as usual. With less than a week to go before Halloween,

2:21.6

the office was adorned with spooky decorations, a black cat, a witch's cauldron, among others.

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