Secrets in the Ozarks
- Jun 6, 2023
- 1:22:59
- Full Episode
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When the body of 22-year-old college student Rebekah Gould is found a week after she vanished, theories about her murder run rampant through the Arkansas Ozarks. Dennis Murphy reports.
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Brief Summary
Rebecca Gould's murder case is solved after 16 years when cousin Billy Miller confesses to killing her, leading to a 40-year sentence.
Key points
- The Discovery of Rebecca's Body. Authorities find Rebecca's body near a big tree, confirming the family's worst fears.
- The Gruesome Cause of Death. An autopsy reveals Rebecca died from blunt force trauma, suggesting a violent end.
- A Heartbreaking Funeral. Rebecca's family struggles to plan her funeral, choosing a pink casket in her memory.
- The Missing Suitcase. A suitcase could lead detectives to Rebecca's killer, revealing a deeper motive.
- Casey's Alibi. Casey's co-workers provide an alibi, but suspicions linger as investigators dig deeper.
- The Frustration of a Father. Rebecca's father fights for answers, pushing for a law to improve case transparency.
Episode highlights
- The Discovery of Rebecca's BodyAuthorities find Rebecca's body near a big tree, confirming the family's worst fears.“Sheriff, where'd they find the body? Right down there, close to that big tree right there.”19:06Jun 6, 2023
- The Gruesome Cause of DeathAn autopsy reveals Rebecca died from blunt force trauma, suggesting a violent end.“Rebecca's death had been especially gruesome.”20:56Jun 6, 2023
- A Heartbreaking FuneralRebecca's family struggles to plan her funeral, choosing a pink casket in her memory.“You don't want to pick your sister's casket, but there you are.”21:50Jun 6, 2023
- The Missing SuitcaseA suitcase could lead detectives to Rebecca's killer, revealing a deeper motive.“If he could find that suitcase, it could lead him to the killer.”23:54Jun 6, 2023
- Casey's AlibiCasey's co-workers provide an alibi, but suspicions linger as investigators dig deeper.“They could largely account for Casey being at work all day Monday.”27:56Jun 6, 2023
- The Frustration of a FatherRebecca's father fights for answers, pushing for a law to improve case transparency.“I want a Rebecca law.”40:15Jun 6, 2023
- New Investigator in TownA fresh investigator arrives to tackle a cold case that has haunted the community.“Could a new year and a new detective finally unravel the mystery?”46:03Jun 6, 2023
- DNA EvidenceDetectives reveal shocking DNA evidence linking a suspect to the crime scene.“The problem that we have, Corey, is that washcloth right there, that has your DNA on it.”51:52Jun 6, 2023
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