She Didn't Come Home
- May 24, 2019
- 41:22
- Full Episode
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<p>A mother in Pennsylvania disappears one afternoon after she is last seen by her co-workers leaving for lunch. The case remains cold even after 60 investigators try to crack it. Could the 61st detective finally have the answers? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally Aired on NBC on April 26, 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
Kathy Heckle disappeared in 1991; Lloyd Groves was convicted of her murder after decades of investigation.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Kathy Heckle. Kathy Heckle vanished one July morning, leaving her family in turmoil and mystery.
- Confessions and Suspicions. Two men confess to having affairs with Kathy, raising questions about her disappearance.
- A Father's Heartbreak. John Heckle faced the unimaginable when he learned his wife was missing.
- The Investigation Intensifies. As the investigation unfolds, secrets about Kathy's life come to light.
- A New Lead in an Old Case. Years later, a new investigator uncovers critical evidence in Kathy's case.
- The DNA Breakthrough. A DNA test confirmed the blood was Kathy Heckles, but evidence fell through the cracks.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Kathy HeckleKathy Heckle vanished one July morning, leaving her family in turmoil and mystery.“She never returned from lunch.”0:24May 24, 2019
- Confessions and SuspicionsTwo men confess to having affairs with Kathy, raising questions about her disappearance.“He did admit that they had had a physical relationship.”6:41May 24, 2019
- A Father's HeartbreakJohn Heckle faced the unimaginable when he learned his wife was missing.“And that was the first time I've ever seen my dad cry.”7:20May 24, 2019
- The Investigation IntensifiesAs the investigation unfolds, secrets about Kathy's life come to light.“If Kathy Heckle had been juggling simultaneous affairs...”12:07May 24, 2019
- A New Lead in an Old CaseYears later, a new investigator uncovers critical evidence in Kathy's case.“When I obtained this case, it was 22 years old.”19:14May 24, 2019
- The DNA BreakthroughA DNA test confirmed the blood was Kathy Heckles, but evidence fell through the cracks.“That DNA test proved the blood was Kathy Heckles.”25:12May 24, 2019
- The ArrestLloyd Groves was arrested for Kathy Heckle's murder, but his reaction was chilling.“You're under arrest for the murder of Kathy Heckel.”27:59May 24, 2019
- The VerdictThe jury found Groves guilty of third-degree murder, a compromise decision.“On the charge of first-degree or premeditated murder, the verdict was not guilty.”39:41May 24, 2019
Tension
75/ 100High tension
