Episode 253
- Nov 20, 2023
- 1:10:51
- Full Episode
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In June of 2013, the dead body of 29-year-old Melinda Schaefer was found inside the leasing office of the Harvest View apartments in Baltimore County, Maryland. The murder scene was a complete blood bath, and due to the communal nature of the office, homicide detectives were not able to rely on DNA or other forensic evidence to solve this crime. They needed to use old-fashioned police work to find out who had murdered Melinda Schaefer and why.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Melinda Schaefer was brutally murdered by her maintenance supervisor, Rashawn Williams, who was later convicted of second-degree murder.
Key points
- A Chaotic Scene. Police discovered a bloody scene in the leasing office, indicating a violent struggle.
- The Attack on Melinda Schaefer. Melinda Schaefer, a property manager, was brutally murdered in her office.
- Family's Heartbreak. Melinda's family expressed their devastation over her senseless murder.
- Rashawn's Relationship with Melinda. Rashawn describes his professional relationship with Melinda, emphasizing it was strictly business.
- The Morning of the Murder. On the day Melinda was killed, she was preparing for new tenants and had a meeting with Rashawn.
- Inconsistencies in Rashawn's Story. Detectives find contradictions in Rashawn's timeline and clothing changes on the day of the murder.
Episode highlights
- A Chaotic ScenePolice discovered a bloody scene in the leasing office, indicating a violent struggle.“When police arrived at the scene, we found evidence of an extremely violent confrontation.”16:10Nov 20, 2023
- The Attack on Melinda SchaeferMelinda Schaefer, a property manager, was brutally murdered in her office.“She had been stabbed a total of 79 times.”19:21Nov 20, 2023
- Family's HeartbreakMelinda's family expressed their devastation over her senseless murder.“It's left me feeling still empty in my heart.”21:42Nov 20, 2023
- Rashawn's Relationship with MelindaRashawn describes his professional relationship with Melinda, emphasizing it was strictly business.“Yeah, Melinda's cool.”27:55Nov 20, 2023
- The Morning of the MurderOn the day Melinda was killed, she was preparing for new tenants and had a meeting with Rashawn.“We was talking about the touch-up claim that needed to get done.”28:40Nov 20, 2023
- Inconsistencies in Rashawn's StoryDetectives find contradictions in Rashawn's timeline and clothing changes on the day of the murder.“The surveillance camera at Home Depot captured Rashawn arriving there at 1040 a.m.”34:51Nov 20, 2023
- Rashawn's ArrestRashawn Williams is arrested for the murder of Melinda Schaefer, despite lacking direct evidence.“An arrest has been made in the murder of a property manager.”39:00Nov 20, 2023
- Circumstantial EvidenceWhile evidence against Rashawn is circumstantial, detectives believe they have enough to charge him.“All the evidence against him was circumstantial, and there were no witnesses.”39:35Nov 20, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
