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[Music] try to call her several times throughout the day and always got three to the
answering machine come home go inside pick up the normal packages on the way in and open the door and I can see down
the hallway into my master bedroom and there's stuff on the floor papers and her purse is on the floor and I can't
really see everything that's in there but I know that that's not right and the beds not made on top of that my
daughter's not running out to me daddy daddy and by the time I get most of the way down the hallway I can see there's a
large blood spot where Jennifer should be anyone who knows anything about my wife and my daughter I pray that you'll
come forward I hung up the phone and I think Jennifer was dead and I know it probably have you was too
it doesn't matter whether it's 2001 or 2018 we are going to continue to work forward for justice for these two people
because that is the right thing to do

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Brief Summary

A husband recounts the shocking discovery of his wife's disappearance and the search for justice.

Key points

A Father's Despair. A father discovers unsettling signs at home, fearing the worst for his family.
The Search for Justice. Despite the tragedy, the father vows to seek justice for his wife and daughter.

Episode highlights

A Father's DespairA father discovers unsettling signs at home, fearing the worst for his family.“I pray that you'll come forward.”1:26May 10, 2018

Episode quotes

I pray that you'll come forward.

A desperate plea for help regarding his missing wife and daughter.

1:26WatchMay 10, 2018

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