The Thing About Helen & Olga - Ep. 5: Just a Little Red Paint

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  • Feb 9, 2026
  • 28:03
  • Full Episode
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The investigation goes into high gear with the discovery of the murder weapon. This episode was originally published on November 16, 2021.

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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.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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