Episode 256
- Jan 15, 2024
- 53:57
- Full Episode
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Several elderly women appear to have died of natural causes, until March of 2018 when a 91-year-old woman survives a brutal attack. As the pieces come together, police are led to a man named Billy Chemirmir—but unfortunately, they may be too late.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Billy Shamirmir murdered several elderly women, leading to his conviction and highlighting systemic failures in protecting seniors.
Key points
- The Danger of Opening the Door. Mary Bartell opens her door to a man with green gloves, realizing her life is in danger.
- A Shocking Discovery. Mary Brooks is found deceased, raising questions about her death.
- A Chilling Pattern. Billy Shamir-Mir is linked to multiple attacks on elderly women.
- The Mysterious Deaths. The episode opens with the mysterious death of Mary Brooks, raising questions about connections to other victims.
- A Disturbing Discovery. Martha Williams' family discovers a blood-stained pillow, leading to a second autopsy ruling her death a homicide.
- Trial and Mistrial. Billy Shamirmir's trial ends in a mistrial due to a hung jury, leaving the victims' families devastated.
Episode highlights
- The Danger of Opening the DoorMary Bartell opens her door to a man with green gloves, realizing her life is in danger.“Number one, I should not have opened the door.”0:19Jan 15, 2024
- A Shocking DiscoveryMary Brooks is found deceased, raising questions about her death.“Mary Brooks was laying on her side and facing the fireplace.”7:15Jan 15, 2024
- A Chilling PatternBilly Shamir-Mir is linked to multiple attacks on elderly women.“Police were certain that a man named Billy Shamirmir had been the one who smothered the elderly Mary Bartell.”21:03Jan 15, 2024
- The Mysterious DeathsThe episode opens with the mysterious death of Mary Brooks, raising questions about connections to other victims.“And while we're at it, the notion of a Walmart receipt found at the home of a recently deceased elderly woman should start to sound familiar”29:30Jan 15, 2024
- A Disturbing DiscoveryMartha Williams' family discovers a blood-stained pillow, leading to a second autopsy ruling her death a homicide.“But she found this pillow and she comes in with it.”34:30Jan 15, 2024
- Trial and MistrialBilly Shamirmir's trial ends in a mistrial due to a hung jury, leaving the victims' families devastated.“It’s one thing to have the story laid out in a true crime podcast, but convincing an independent jury is an entirely different matter.”40:19Jan 15, 2024
- Conviction and SentencingBilly Shamirmir is convicted of murdering Lou T. Harris and sentenced to life in prison without parole.“Thankfully, this time he was successfully convicted for murdering Lou T. Harris and sentenced to life in prison without parole.”43:30Jan 15, 2024
- Legislative ChangeFamilies of victims advocate for new laws to protect seniors and ensure accountability in senior living facilities.“Bonded by their grief and united in a push for legislative change on several issues.”52:30Jan 15, 2024
Tension
85/ 100High tension
