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As we were reporting on this case for this episode, we tracked Donnie down, but he declined to speak with us. And in
late May of 2025, he was killed in a car accident in Indiana. Hans told us Donnie's death didn't really feel like a
huge blow because Donnie's been dead to him since that November night all those years ago. The last time he spoke to
Donnie was that tense conversation outside the hospital. And in the years since, he's heard so
many theories and stories from people who claim to know what happened. But to this day, he's still convinced that
Donnie is responsible for the deaths of Jill and Julie. He says Betty has had a harder time grappling with the thought
that her only son could do something like this. And after all this time, the family is still desperate for answers
from someone who may truly know what happened. And it's Hans's hope that those answers, that closure, could still
come.

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Brief Summary

Hans believes Donnie is responsible for Jill and Julie's deaths, despite Donnie's tragic car accident in 2025.

Key points

Donnie's Death. In May 2025, Donnie was killed in a car accident, leaving unresolved questions.
Hans's Conviction. Hans remains convinced of Donnie's guilt in the deaths of Jill and Julie.
A Family's Desperation. The family continues to seek answers about the tragic events.

Episode highlights

Hans's ConvictionHans remains convinced of Donnie's guilt in the deaths of Jill and Julie.“He's still convinced that Donnie is responsible for the deaths.”0:28Feb 18, 2026

Episode quotes

Donnie's been dead to him since that November night.

Hans reflects on his relationship with Donnie after the incident.

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