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  • Mar 31, 2026
  • 0:47
  • Short

In the Mary Yoder case, investigators grew suspicious of the anonymous letters that pointed to Adam Yoder.

Rather than seeing them as helpful tips, detectives believed the letters may have been written by the killer to mislead the investigation.

During questioning, they confronted Kaitlyn Conley directly—asking if she had written them.

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Brief Summary

Katie confesses to writing letters that misled an investigation.

Key points

  • The Anonymous Letter. The letter sounds eerily similar to the anonymous tip received.
  • Confession Recorded. Katie admits to writing the letter, leading to a pivotal moment in the investigation.

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