The Premonition
- Jan 28, 2025
- 1:22:45
- Full Episode
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A Pennsylvania father has a premonition that he’ll be murdered and the case will go unsolved. Weeks later, he is found stabbed to death. But would the case go unsolved? Andrea Canning reports.
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Brief Summary
John Yelnick's murder reveals a tumultuous investigation involving premonitions, a state trooper, and a bitter divorce.
Key points
- A Gruesome Discovery. A young boy discovers the horrific scene of John Yelnick's murder, forever changing his life.
- A Community in Fear. The murder of a local dentist shakes the small town, prompting residents to reconsider their safety.
- Murder Investigation Unfolds. Neighbors report strange sounds and arguments on the night of the murder, raising suspicions.
- Psychics Join the Investigation. In a desperate move, Melissa Use seeks help from psychics to clear her husband's name.
- John's Troubled Marriage. Revelations about John and Michelle's rocky marriage emerge, hinting at deeper issues.
- Accusations of Abuse. Michelle accuses John of child abuse, leading to a tumultuous legal battle.
Episode highlights
- A Gruesome DiscoveryA young boy discovers the horrific scene of John Yelnick's murder, forever changing his life.“Instead, Zach saw something no child should ever have to see.”2:17Jan 28, 2025
- A Community in FearThe murder of a local dentist shakes the small town, prompting residents to reconsider their safety.“Do we now lock our doors?”7:15Jan 28, 2025
- Murder Investigation UnfoldsNeighbors report strange sounds and arguments on the night of the murder, raising suspicions.“The next door neighbors had the biggest connection to John Yelnick.”23:51Jan 28, 2025
- Psychics Join the InvestigationIn a desperate move, Melissa Use seeks help from psychics to clear her husband's name.“She goes, I need you girls to help me.”26:43Jan 28, 2025
- John's Troubled MarriageRevelations about John and Michelle's rocky marriage emerge, hinting at deeper issues.“It wasn't good almost the whole way through.”33:40Jan 28, 2025
- Accusations of AbuseMichelle accuses John of child abuse, leading to a tumultuous legal battle.“He was sobbing, and he said, I don't know if I'll ever see my son again.”45:34Jan 28, 2025
- John's Chilling PremonitionJohn predicted his own murder and wanted to set aside money for an investigation.“That's one of the craziest things I've heard in this job.”47:45Jan 28, 2025
- The Investigation's FocusFriends and family questioned why the investigation didn't focus on Michelle and Foley sooner.“It does seem outrageous that this person is not being looked at closer.”52:51Jan 28, 2025
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