Evil Was Watching
- May 4, 2022
- 41:01
- Full Episode
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Two girls in Washington are snatched in broad daylight while riding their bikes; the case goes unsolved for decades until a new detective takes a fresh look. Keith Morrison reports.
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Brief Summary
The episode covers the abduction and murders of Michelle and Jenny in Tacoma, leading to the eventual identification of their killers through DNA evidence.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Michelle. A young girl goes missing while riding her bike, sending shockwaves through Tacoma.
- The Discovery of Jenny. Another girl goes missing, leading to a frantic search and a heartbreaking discovery.
- The Shocking DNA Revelation. Investigators discover that there were two killers, not one, in the tragic cases.
- The Jogger's Tip. A jogger saw someone resembling Michelle's killer, but was he a suspect?
- DNA Breakthrough. After years of dead ends, a match finally comes through for Jenny's case.
- Arrest of Robert Washburn. The man who phoned in a tip about Michelle's murder is arrested for Jenny's murder.
Episode highlights
- The Discovery of JennyAnother girl goes missing, leading to a frantic search and a heartbreaking discovery.“They had found Jenny in a thickly wooded spot near a narrow footpath.”13:23May 4, 2022
- The Shocking DNA RevelationInvestigators discover that there were two killers, not one, in the tragic cases.“There weren't just one killer. There were two.”22:48May 4, 2022
- The Jogger's TipA jogger saw someone resembling Michelle's killer, but was he a suspect?“But he wasn't a suspect, he was a witness.”25:59May 4, 2022
- DNA BreakthroughAfter years of dead ends, a match finally comes through for Jenny's case.“And then came the phone call.”28:52May 4, 2022
- Arrest of Robert WashburnThe man who phoned in a tip about Michelle's murder is arrested for Jenny's murder.“I was like, no way.”31:16May 4, 2022
- Michelle's Murderer IdentifiedBarbara Leonard receives the news that a suspect has been found in her daughter's case.“We've apprehended the man we feel is responsible for your daughter's murder.”36:06May 4, 2022
- Jennifer and Michelle's LawA new law is signed to improve DNA collection in honor of the two girls.“It's called Jennifer and Michelle's Law.”40:40May 4, 2022
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Tension
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