A Haunting Stretch of Road
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1:22:00
- Full Episode
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While investigating the disappearance of Pamela Butler in Washington D.C., detectives discover a puzzling connection to a Virginia woman who vanished two decades earlier. Dennis Murphy reports.
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Brief Summary
Pam Butler's disappearance leads to shocking revelations about her boyfriend's violent past and the fate of his first wife, Marta.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Pam Butler. Pam Butler vanished without a trace, leaving her family and friends in despair. 'What happened inside that house?'
- Jose's Alibi. Pam's boyfriend, Jose, claims he had nothing to do with her disappearance. 'I didn't have anything to do with her disappearance.'
- The Investigation Begins. Police find no signs of forced entry or struggle in Pam's home. 'There was just nothing that indicated that there was a crime there.'
- A Frustrated Detective. Detective Cradle expresses frustration over the lack of resources devoted to Pam's case.
- Detective's New Approach. Detective Mike Fulton is assigned to Pam's case, determined to uncover the truth.
- Marta's Abduction Revealed. Marta shares her harrowing experience of being abducted and abused by Jose.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Pam ButlerPam Butler vanished without a trace, leaving her family and friends in despair. 'What happened inside that house?'“What happened inside that house?”1:31Mar 22, 2022
- Jose's AlibiPam's boyfriend, Jose, claims he had nothing to do with her disappearance. 'I didn't have anything to do with her disappearance.'“I didn't have anything to do with her disappearance.”19:49Mar 22, 2022
- The Investigation BeginsPolice find no signs of forced entry or struggle in Pam's home. 'There was just nothing that indicated that there was a crime there.'“There was just nothing that indicated that there was a crime there.”20:52Mar 22, 2022
- A Frustrated DetectiveDetective Cradle expresses frustration over the lack of resources devoted to Pam's case.“It's hard for me to give this family the attention the case needs.”23:29Mar 22, 2022
- Detective's New ApproachDetective Mike Fulton is assigned to Pam's case, determined to uncover the truth.“You put the clock back to day one, hour one on this thing?”31:11Mar 22, 2022
- Marta's Abduction RevealedMarta shares her harrowing experience of being abducted and abused by Jose.“He had abducted her from her home, and according to her, kept her in a hotel and was raping her.”43:09Mar 22, 2022
- Marta's Disappearance MysteryDetectives uncover that Marta Rodriguez was alive and living in Florida, contradicting her husband's claims.“Marta Rodriguez alive and well? Detectives were in for a stunner of a twist.”46:48Mar 22, 2022
- Jose's ArrestJose Rodriguez Cruz is arrested for the murder of Pam Butler, clearing her brother Derek.“I locked his ass up. And it was the best feeling that I'd ever gotten in my life.”58:58Mar 22, 2022
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Tension
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