The Professor & The Poet
- Mar 10, 2026
- 1:22:30
- Full Episode
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When Sue Marcum is found murdered in her Maryland home, it appears to be a burglary gone wrong. But DNA from the scene points detectives toward someone she trusted. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
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Brief Summary
Sue Markham was murdered; Jorge Landeros was arrested and convicted for her death after years of evasion.
Key points
- The Murder of Sue Markham. Sue Markham, a beloved professor, is found dead in her home, shocking her community.
- A Shocking Discovery. Larry March discovers Sue's lifeless body at the bottom of her stairs.
- The Pursuit Begins. Police chase the driver of Sue's stolen Jeep through Washington, D.C.
- DNA Evidence Exonerates Suspect. DNA results reveal no trace of DeAndre Hamlin at the crime scene, complicating the investigation.
- The Mystery of the DNA. Investigators discover DNA on Sue's body that doesn't match any known suspects.
- The Ray-Ban Clue. A piece of Ray-Ban sunglasses found on Sue's body raises new questions about the murder.
Episode highlights
- A Shocking DiscoveryLarry March discovers Sue's lifeless body at the bottom of her stairs.“It is an image burned into his memory.”4:19Mar 10, 2026
- The Pursuit BeginsPolice chase the driver of Sue's stolen Jeep through Washington, D.C.“Not only was he still alive, but moments later the door kicked open and he was off to the races.”16:31Mar 10, 2026
- DNA Evidence Exonerates SuspectDNA results reveal no trace of DeAndre Hamlin at the crime scene, complicating the investigation.“There was nothing.”25:35Mar 10, 2026
- The Mystery of the DNAInvestigators discover DNA on Sue's body that doesn't match any known suspects.“The DNA on Sue's body was from a man, a man who was not D'Andrew Hamlin.”25:51Mar 10, 2026
- The Ray-Ban ClueA piece of Ray-Ban sunglasses found on Sue's body raises new questions about the murder.“That little chip of metal had to have been placed there by Sue's killer.”28:33Mar 10, 2026
- Financial EntanglementsEmails reveal Sue's complex and troubling relationship with Jorge Landeros, her Spanish teacher.“By that point, Sue had already given Jorge money. A lot of it.”44:13Mar 10, 2026
- Rocio's AwakeningRocio reflects on her relationship with Jorge, revealing his manipulative nature.“I thought he was what I needed.”1:01:47Mar 10, 2026
- Jorge Landeros ArrestedAfter years of evasion, Jorge Landeros is finally arrested in Mexico.“It was pretty amazing. I was very excited and relieved.”1:08:09Mar 10, 2026
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