Episode 239
- May 1, 2023
- 1:00:38
- Full Episode
Fire fighters responded to calls leading them to Chattaroy Road in Colbert, Washington during the early morning of May 26, 2015. Rushing to the blazing scene, they quickly learned this was no ordinary fire. A deceased female had to be dragged from a hole cut into the home, but where were the other three family members who lived there? One answer was found in a fire fighter’s helmet lying on the ground, and it didn’t belong to anyone on the current force. Instead it belonged to Lieutenant Terry Canfield. Everyone loved Terry, and no one would believe he was wanted dead - except for one person. His daughter.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
The episode details the arson and murder of the Canfield family, implicating estranged husband Roy Murray in their deaths.
Key points
- The Fiery Tragedy in Spokane. A house fire reveals a grim scene of three victims, raising questions of arson and murder.
- Amanda's Heartbreaking Return. Amanda Constable arrives home to find her family gone, grappling with the shocking reality.
- The Suspect Emerges. Evidence points towards Amanda's estranged husband, Roy Murray, raising suspicions of his involvement.
- Murray's Alibi Unravels. Murray claims he was camping, but detectives find no evidence to support his story.
- The Dark Secrets of Roy Murray. Detectives uncover a trove of evidence linking Murray to the murders, including a special gun lube.
- Roy Murray's Guilty Verdict. After four weeks of testimony, the jury found Roy Murray guilty of multiple murders.
Episode highlights
- The Fiery Tragedy in SpokaneA house fire reveals a grim scene of three victims, raising questions of arson and murder.“This fire was suspicious from the time that firefighters arrived on scene.”4:53May 1, 2023
- Amanda's Heartbreaking ReturnAmanda Constable arrives home to find her family gone, grappling with the shocking reality.“There was no bed for Amanda because it was burned in the fire, along with her family.”14:25May 1, 2023
- The Suspect EmergesEvidence points towards Amanda's estranged husband, Roy Murray, raising suspicions of his involvement.“Amanda quickly fingered her estranged husband, Roy Murray, as the culprit.”21:49May 1, 2023
- Murray's Alibi UnravelsMurray claims he was camping, but detectives find no evidence to support his story.“There was no evidence that anyone whatsoever had been there.”42:10May 1, 2023
- The Dark Secrets of Roy MurrayDetectives uncover a trove of evidence linking Murray to the murders, including a special gun lube.“Thanks to some good detective work, investigators were able to uncover Roy Murray's deep, dark secrets.”53:12May 1, 2023
- Roy Murray's Guilty VerdictAfter four weeks of testimony, the jury found Roy Murray guilty of multiple murders.“It only took 12 hours of deliberations for the jury to find Murray guilty.”53:35May 1, 2023
- Terry Canfield's LegacyTerry Canfield left a lasting impact through his wisdom and personal philosophy.“I want to be a catalyst in changing people's lives.”57:11May 1, 2023
