434 - How Many Last Names Are There?
- Jun 27, 2024
- 32:09
- Full Episode
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This week, Georgia tells Karen about the murders of Jennifer Bastian and Michella Welch.
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Brief Summary
The episode recounts the murders of Jennifer Bastian and Michelle Welch, their unsolved cases, and the eventual identification of their killers through DNA technology.
Key points
- The Murders of Two Girls. The heartbreaking story of Jennifer Bastion and Michelle O. Welch, two girls who went missing in Tacoma, Washington, and the long quest for justice that followed.
- A Shocking Revelation. Investigators discover that the DNA found on Jennifer's swimsuit belongs to a different killer than Michelle's, revealing the existence of two separate murderers.
- The Arrest of Robert Washburn. Robert Washburn is arrested for the murder of Jennifer Bastian, revealing chilling connections.
- DNA Technology Advances. Investigators use new genealogical DNA techniques to solve cold cases, leading to arrests.
- New Legislation Passed. Patty Bastian and Teresa work with Lindsay Wade to pass a law for DNA collection from deceased offenders.
Episode highlights
- The Murders of Two GirlsThe heartbreaking story of Jennifer Bastion and Michelle O. Welch, two girls who went missing in Tacoma, Washington, and the long quest for justice that followed.“This is the story of Jennifer Bastion and Michelle O. Welch.”5:23Jun 27, 2024
- A Shocking RevelationInvestigators discover that the DNA found on Jennifer's swimsuit belongs to a different killer than Michelle's, revealing the existence of two separate murderers.“This means there are two different killers.”21:25Jun 27, 2024
- The Arrest of Robert WashburnRobert Washburn is arrested for the murder of Jennifer Bastian, revealing chilling connections.“He just pinpointed himself.”29:22Jun 27, 2024
Tension
85/ 100High tension
