Matthew Plake, Megan Cassidy, busted in Amara Wells/Robert Rafferty murders: Into bondage?

The Keene Ranch murders of Amara Wells and Robert Rafferty Jr. in February resulted in the arrests of several alleged conspirators, including Matthew Plake. Then, in April, Krystal Kurcz and Megan Cassidy were charged as accessories -- but authorities declined to reveal their connection to the previous arrestees. Now, a...

By Michael Roberts

May 16, 2011

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The Keene Ranch murders of Amara Wells and Robert Rafferty Jr. in February resulted in the arrests of several alleged conspirators, including Matthew Plake. Then, in April, Krystal Kurcz and Megan Cassidy were charged as accessories -- but authorities declined to reveal their connection to the previous arrestees. Now, a hint: A web page implies that Plake and Cassidy were bondage buddies.

A NSFW page on CollarMe.com that requires an electronic signature verifying that the viewer is an adult features the following photo and description:

We are looking for a girl to be both a friend and some fun on the side. MVP is male Dom to MMC. We would like a switch girl to be Dom or sub to MMC and sub to MVP. The girl will be taking care of herself, own place, job, car, etc. Would like to get to know each other first. Possibly long term play nothing serious. If there is any questions please feel free to write us MVP mmc
User Name: bdsmdom719

Description: Dom/Switch Couple

City: Colorado Springs

State: Colorado

Joined: 12/08/09

Primary Partner:

Gender: Male

Orientation: Dominant

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 185 lbs

Age: 26

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Secondary Partner:

Sexuality: Bisexual

Gender: Female

Orientation: Switch

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 135 lbs

Age: 22

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Actively Seeking:

Submissive Women

Switch Women

Friends Only

Curious About:

1950s Household

Lifestyle BDSM

Polyamory

Skills:
Metalworking Expert

As for Kurcz, she appears to know Josiah Sher, arrested along with Plake, Micah Woody and Christopher Wells, Amara Wells's ex-husband, after the murders. Her Facebook page lists a number of people with the last name "Sher." And while Josiah Sher's Facebook page is down, cached links connected it to a number of Shers on the Kurcz page.

Thus far, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office hasn't released information spelling out the reasons for the Kurcz and Cassidy arrests. But this find suggests a complicated series of relationships among those accused of contributing to the Amara Wells/Robert Rafferty killings.

Look below to get a look at booking photos of Kurcz and Cassidy.

More from our Mile High Murder archive: "Chrisopher Wells: Alleged ringleader in Amara Wells, Bob Rafferty murders hits court (56, 57)."

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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