Police Detective Uncovers Trove of Unreleased Alice Cooper Tracks in Abandoned Detroit Apartment
Detroit, MI – May 19, 2025 — In a bizarre and unexpected twist to what began as a routine investigation, a Detroit police detective has discovered a collection of unreleased tracks believed to be original recordings from legendary rock band Alice Cooper.
According to authorities, Detective Marcus Hale was following up on a series of complaints about squatters in a long-abandoned apartment complex on the city’s east side when he stumbled upon the cache. Inside a padlocked storage closet, hidden beneath old furniture and discarded instruments, Hale discovered several reel-to-reel tapes, handwritten lyrics, and what appears to be studio session notes dating back to the late 1970s and early 1980s.
“I initially thought it was just old junk,” said Hale. “But when I saw the name ‘Vincent Furnier’—Alice Cooper’s real name—scribbled on multiple labels, I realized this might be something significant.”
The tapes, currently in police custody, have since been handed over to music archivists for verification. Early analysis by experts at the Detroit Rock History Museum suggests the recordings are authentic and include never-before-heard material that may have been scrapped during the production of Cooper’s early albums such as Flush the Fashion and Special Forces.
“It’s extremely rare to find a treasure trove like this,” said Dr. Lena Carter, a rock music historian assisting with the analysis. “These tapes could contain lost pieces of rock history. We’re talking about raw, possibly unfinished tracks from one of the most theatrical and influential acts in rock.”
Sources close to the Cooper camp say the artist, now 77, has been informed of the discovery and is reportedly “intrigued.” His management has not yet issued an official statement, but insiders suggest the material may eventually be restored and released.
The apartment where the recordings were found had reportedly been abandoned since the early 1990s. City records show it was once rented by a former session musician loosely affiliated with several Detroit-based rock acts of the era. Investigators are now trying to trace how the tapes ended up there and why they were never recovered.
No foul play is suspected, and police say the discovery was purely accidental. Still, the find has ignited interest among fans and collectors, with some online already speculating about the musical content and possible release.
“This could be one of the most important rock discoveries in years,” said Carter. “It’s like finding a lost chapter in the story of Alice Cooper.”
The tapes will remain in secure custody pending further authentication and legal review.
