Death in the Driveway
- Sep 8, 2020
- 40:58
- Full Episode
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Police in a quiet Southern town, find a prominent lawyer brutally murdered and his girlfriend bound in duct tape. Who could have done it? Andrea Canning reports.
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Brief Summary
Julia Phillips is arrested for orchestrating the murder of her boyfriend Melvin Roberts, leading to a shocking trial and conviction.
Key points
- The Investigation Begins. Police discover Julia Phillips, Melvin's girlfriend, bound in duct tape after a brutal attack.
- A Shocking Discovery. Detective Mumaw finds a bloodied and lifeless gray-haired man, Melvin Roberts, known to him.
- A Town in Fear. As news spreads of the murder, the town of York is gripped by fear.
- A Long List of Suspects. Detectives compile a list of 75 potential suspects connected to Melvin Roberts.
- Julia's Dark Secret. Investigators uncover Julia's struggle with addiction and financial troubles.
- Julia's Suspicious Duct Tape. Detective Mumaw finds Julia's duct tape wrap unusual, raising questions about her story.
Episode highlights
- The Investigation BeginsPolice discover Julia Phillips, Melvin's girlfriend, bound in duct tape after a brutal attack.“She'd been bound in duct tape.”2:52Sep 8, 2020
- A Shocking DiscoveryDetective Mumaw finds a bloodied and lifeless gray-haired man, Melvin Roberts, known to him.“It was a bit of a shock for Detective Mumaw.”3:08Sep 8, 2020
- A Town in FearAs news spreads of the murder, the town of York is gripped by fear.“If it could happen to this prominent couple, who might be next?”6:54Sep 8, 2020
- A Long List of SuspectsDetectives compile a list of 75 potential suspects connected to Melvin Roberts.“Put a list together. Anything that anyone could have had a conflict with Dad about.”14:48Sep 8, 2020
- Julia's Dark SecretInvestigators uncover Julia's struggle with addiction and financial troubles.“We found a lot of empty prescription pill bottles and a lot of pharmacy receipts.”22:53Sep 8, 2020
- Julia's Suspicious Duct TapeDetective Mumaw finds Julia's duct tape wrap unusual, raising questions about her story.“This wasn't a typical duct tape wrap.”24:47Sep 8, 2020
- The Verdict is InAfter a long trial, Julia Phillips is found guilty of murder, shocking her family.“Guilty.”38:13Sep 8, 2020
- Ongoing InvestigationMelvin's family continues to seek justice, believing there are more involved in the murder.“I will not give up until we know everybody that was involved.”40:24Sep 8, 2020
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Tension
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