The Butterfly
- Oct 1, 2024
- 1:23:41
- Full Episode
<p>Ohio woman Katelyn Markham vanishes one summer night, prompting her community to conduct a massive search. When she’s found dead, investigators work to uncover her killer. Andrea Canning reports. </p> <p>Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:</p> <p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4fg0OKT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://apple.co/4fg0OKT</a><br> Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qykXFhqW5YqlDPQ4HybMG" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qykXFhqW5YqlDPQ4HybMG</a></p> <p>In Dateline’s “After the Verdict series” Andrea Canning talks with Dave Markham about his efforts to pass Katelyn’s Law, a bill that aims to remove the statute of limitations for abuse of a corpse charges in Ohio and how he hopes it will help other families find justice. Plus, he tells Andrea about his upcoming plans with the dogged investigator who solved his daughter’s case. “After the Verdict” is available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers: <a href="https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-the-butterfly" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-the-butterfly</a></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
Caitlin Markham's disappearance leads to a murder investigation, ultimately resulting in John Carter's guilty plea for involuntary manslaughter.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Caitlin Markham. Caitlin Markham goes missing, prompting a frantic search by family and friends.
- A Father's Love. On Caitlin's birthday, her father expresses pride and concern for his missing daughter.
- A Disturbing Connection. Detectives investigate a former classmate with a troubling history linked to Caitlin.
- The Search for Answers. As the investigation stalled, Caitlin's family and friends took matters into their own hands.
- The Pain of Loss. Caitlin's father reflects on the anguish of losing his daughter and the search for justice.
- A Grim Discovery. A year after Caitlin's disappearance, skeletal remains were found, confirmed to be hers.
Episode highlights
- A Father's LoveOn Caitlin's birthday, her father expresses pride and concern for his missing daughter.“I'm so very proud to be her father.”20:57Oct 1, 2024
- A Disturbing ConnectionDetectives investigate a former classmate with a troubling history linked to Caitlin.“There's a very creepy kid named Ryan Ball who likes to freak women out.”21:28Oct 1, 2024
- The Search for AnswersAs the investigation stalled, Caitlin's family and friends took matters into their own hands.“With no answers from police, people online and in the community started doing their own detective work.”23:53Oct 1, 2024
- The Pain of LossCaitlin's father reflects on the anguish of losing his daughter and the search for justice.“The pain you felt. Just waking up every day with no answers.”32:30Oct 1, 2024
- A Grim DiscoveryA year after Caitlin's disappearance, skeletal remains were found, confirmed to be hers.“Dental records officially confirmed the remains were Caitlin's.”34:32Oct 1, 2024
- A New LeadA private investigator hired by an anonymous benefactor uncovers new evidence in Caitlin's case.“Private investigator J. Ryan Green was looking into the death of Caitlin Markham.”44:18Oct 1, 2024
- New Evidence EmergesInvestigator Green uncovers a connection between Caitlin's case and another murder.“Another young woman found with a bag over her head.”49:51Oct 1, 2024
- A New Lead in the CaseThe investigation takes a turn as a new suspect emerges, Michael Strauss.“Michael Strauss was like the answer to an investigator's prayer.”56:24Oct 1, 2024
