The Thing About Helen & Olga - Ep. 5: Just a Little Red Paint
- Feb 9, 2026
- 28:03
- Full Episode
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<p>The investigation goes into high gear with the discovery of the murder weapon. This episode was originally published on November 16, 2021.</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
Helen Golay and Olga Rutter-Schmidt committed insurance fraud and murder, leading to a complex investigation and eventual arrest.
Key points
- The Inevitable Destination. Helen and Olga's descent into crime was not a fall from grace, but an inevitable destination.
- A Chilling Discovery. Blood found in the Mercury Sable matched Kenneth McDavid's DNA, sealing the case against Helen and Olga.
- The Murder Weapon Revealed. Detectives finally found the murder weapon, a 1999 Mercury Sable, ten months after the crime.
- The Evil Calculation. The meticulous planning behind the crime shocked even seasoned detectives.
- The Fateful Evening Unfolds. The story of that night is revealed through phone records, shedding light on the events.
Episode highlights
- The Inevitable DestinationHelen and Olga's descent into crime was not a fall from grace, but an inevitable destination.“What happened next wasn't so much of a fall from grace as the inevitable destination.”0:34Feb 9, 2026
- A Chilling DiscoveryBlood found in the Mercury Sable matched Kenneth McDavid's DNA, sealing the case against Helen and Olga.“Not only were those specks of blood human, they were a positive DNA match for Kenneth McDavid.”14:33Feb 9, 2026
- The Murder Weapon RevealedDetectives finally found the murder weapon, a 1999 Mercury Sable, ten months after the crime.“Ten months after the murder, the detective had finally found the murder weapon.”14:41Feb 9, 2026
- The Evil CalculationThe meticulous planning behind the crime shocked even seasoned detectives.“The calculation, the pure evilness of this is incredible.”18:41Feb 9, 2026
- The Fateful Evening UnfoldsThe story of that night is revealed through phone records, shedding light on the events.“The story of the rest of that fateful evening could now be told through phone records.”26:12Feb 9, 2026
Tension
85/ 100High tension
