Finding Venus
- Sep 9, 2019
- 1:23:56
- Full Episode
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<p>A mother of two mysteriously vanishes from her parents' home in Michigan while going to check the mailbox, leaving her phone and identification behind. Police declare her dead before they even find her body. The disappearance and complicated investigation takes years for detectives to unravel. Dennis Murphy reports on the most recent developments in the case. Originally aired on NBC on January 20, 2019.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Venus Stewart's disappearance led to her husband's murder conviction; years later, her remains were found after his confession.
Key points
- A Complicated Crime. A fiendishly complicated crime set in rural western Michigan kept the rumor mill churning for eight years.
- Doug's Alibi. Despite Doug's alibi, investigators suspect foul play in Venus's disappearance.
- A Tiny Clue. A tiny piece of paper is about to provide a very big break in the case.
- The Discovery of the Receipt. A smudged receipt for a tarp, shovel, and gloves becomes a key piece of evidence.
- Doug's Arrest. Detectives apprehend Doug Stewart after uncovering a web of deception surrounding his alibi.
- Trial Begins for Doug Stewart. Nearly a year after Venus's disappearance, Doug Stewart stands trial for her murder.
Episode highlights
- A Complicated CrimeA fiendishly complicated crime set in rural western Michigan kept the rumor mill churning for eight years.“Where was she?”2:59Sep 9, 2019
- Doug's AlibiDespite Doug's alibi, investigators suspect foul play in Venus's disappearance.“How could Doug be in two places at once?”14:33Sep 9, 2019
- A Tiny ClueA tiny piece of paper is about to provide a very big break in the case.“When he called me, he said, are you sitting down?”21:19Sep 9, 2019
- The Discovery of the ReceiptA smudged receipt for a tarp, shovel, and gloves becomes a key piece of evidence.“Maybe your biggest single piece of evidence, this crumpled, tossed-away receipt.”23:35Sep 9, 2019
- Doug's ArrestDetectives apprehend Doug Stewart after uncovering a web of deception surrounding his alibi.“Mike's reaction was something to the effect of, holy cow.”41:07Sep 9, 2019
- Trial Begins for Doug StewartNearly a year after Venus's disappearance, Doug Stewart stands trial for her murder.“This is my opening statement.”42:45Sep 9, 2019
- Ricky's Alibi PlanRicky Spencer agrees to be Doug's alibi in a chilling plot to murder.“I said, okay, dude, I'll be your alibi again.”51:33Sep 9, 2019
- Doug's ArrestDoug's plan falters when he gets pulled over, proving he wasn't where he claimed.“The traffic stop was irrefutable proof that he wasn't in Virginia.”54:29Sep 9, 2019
Tension
85/ 100High tension
