And Then There Were Three
- Sep 17, 2020
- 41:36
- Full Episode
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<p>Just days before Christmas, high school senior Michelle Martinko is found stabbed to death in her car after visiting the mall. It would take almost 40 years for investigators to identify the killer – and when they did, Martinko’s family and friends were stunned. Dennis Murphy reports.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode details the murder of Michelle Martinko and the investigation leading to Jerry Burns' arrest 40 years later.
Key points
- The Investigation Begins. Detectives launch a murder investigation as the community grapples with the shocking crime.
- A Christmas Tragedy. Michelle Martinko, a vibrant high school senior, is found dead after a night out.
- DNA Breakthrough. Decades later, a DNA profile from Michelle's dress reignites the investigation.
Episode highlights
- The Investigation BeginsDetectives launch a murder investigation as the community grapples with the shocking crime.“A whodunit that grabbed hold of a city and wouldn't let go.”1:20Sep 17, 2020
- A Christmas TragedyMichelle Martinko, a vibrant high school senior, is found dead after a night out.“Beautiful, vivacious high school senior Michelle Martinko was dead.”6:25Sep 17, 2020
- DNA BreakthroughDecades later, a DNA profile from Michelle's dress reignites the investigation.“The decades-old investigation into Michelle Martinko's 1979 murder had a new urgency.”21:29Sep 17, 2020
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Tension
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