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Now, on the third floor of the house, police check Kayle's room, but only her dog is in there. He's unharmed. But it's
in Maddiey's room where they find the two best friends laying together, sharing a bed, which probably wasn't
uncommon since they'd been inseparable since childhood. Both have been stabbed. And in an interview with ABC News,
Kayle's mother, Christy, says that Kaye was found like sitting up and had defensive wounds. And on the family's
Facebook page, they also say that she had been beaten in the face and head. So, she likely fought for her life. So,
then did he attack Maddie first, like while they were still sleeping? I don't know that for sure. Like, we only know
about Kayle's wounds because her family has talked about them publicly. No one has ever spoken about Mattiey's wounds
in detail. So, she might very well have them, too. Maybe not. I can't say one way or another. All I know is that
according to a press release from the Moscow police, quote, "Some, but not all of them have defensive wounds." And they
did say that they believe that they were all asleep when the killer entered the home.
>> And the two of them in this room were both clothed, too. >> There's nothing in any of the documents
about them being undressed. Same as before. >> Yeah. And it doesn't seem like the
killer spent any time with them. So, right away, this is feeling more like a Blitz attack more than anything else. No
one is bound. No one has been sexually assaulted. Nothing appears to have been staged or taken.
>> But something was left behind by the killer, seemingly unintentionally, a tan leather Cabar knife sheath. And
finding that knife sheet marked the beginning of the end for the killer.

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Brief Summary

The episode details the investigation into the murders of Kayle and Maddie, focusing on their injuries and evidence left behind.

Key points

Tragic Discovery in Maddiey's Room. Police find two best friends, both stabbed, in a shocking scene.
Kayle's Fight for Survival. Kayle was found with defensive wounds, indicating she fought back against her attacker.
The Knife Sheath Clue. A crucial piece of evidence, a knife sheath, was left behind by the killer.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

She likely fought for her life.

Describing Kayle's defensive wounds.

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