Locating John "Jersey" Tenko

• 🔍 After 12 years, the investigation team successfully located John "Jersey" Tenko, the ex-boyfriend of Megan Wright, in New Jersey.
• 🎯 Tenko, who has a significant criminal record, was previously linked to the case when the Irwin's stolen phone was called from his phone the night baby Lisa disappeared.
• 💡 Experts discussed strategies for approaching Tenko to elicit information, emphasizing a non-confrontational method to lower his defenses.

The Interview Approach

• 🗣️ Megan Kelly, along with expert Bill Stanton, approached Tenko at his home, using a strategy to engage him without immediate cameras.
• 🤝 The initial interaction focused on a conversation, avoiding terms like "investigation" or "case" to reduce his resistance.
• ⚠️ The strategy aimed to get Tenko to stay outside and engage, creating an opportunity for a crucial question.

Tenko's Statements and Deception Indicators

• 🚫 Tenko initially stated he would not talk due to his lawyer's advice, citing the potential for a death penalty case.
• 🗣️ He claimed no involvement in Lisa's disappearance and suggested his DNA would have been found if he were involved.
• 📱 Regarding the stolen phones, Tenko initially told lawyer Cindy Short he found them but later recanted, stating he said what she wanted to hear and didn't actually find them.
• 🧐 Experts identified several deceptive behaviors, including his failure to definitively deny involvement, his use of present tense for past events, and his immediate defensiveness against the FBI.

Analysis of Tenko's Behavior

• 😬 Tenko exhibited anxiety when questioned, evidenced by his physical posture on a ladder and his nervous energy.
• 🤥 His explanation for finding phones was seen as a cluster of deception, attempting to explain away incriminating circumstances.
• 🚗 He admitted to driving a stolen car onto Megan Wright's lawn after their breakup but denied talking to her.

Expert Opinions and Case Status

• 💡 Phil Houston, a human lie detector, concluded that Tenko showed significant deceptive behavior and is likely directly involved, if not the perpetrator.
• 📰 Reporter Jim Spelman highlighted the lack of transparency from Kansas City police and the FBI regarding why they moved on from Tenko.
• ❓ Spelman urged for the case to be reopened with fresh eyes, emphasizing the need for the police to engage with the media and the family.

Unanswered Questions and Future Steps

• 🚫 The absence of a body and the lack of definitive evidence have left the case unresolved for over a decade.
• ❓ The possibility that Lisa was not killed but sold or given away was raised as a potential explanation for the lack of remains.
• 📧 The series concluded by asking viewers for their theories, feedback, and any potential leads, encouraging them to contact Megan Kelly or the Kansas City Police Department.