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Three separate cases of murder in Montana, Tennessee, and Ohio are investigated, leading to the convictions of the respective perpetrators for first-degree murder due to financial motives, poison, and shooting, respectively. The investigations and forensic analysis played a crucial role in catching the killers and delivering justice.

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  • Forensic examiners meticulously investigate homicides, looking beyond the obvious to uncover crucial evidence that can lead to the identification and conviction of killers.
  • In criminal cases such as those involving the deaths of Susan Galloway, Lenora Robinson, and Jennifer McCrady, forensic analysis plays a pivotal role in revealing the truth behind the crimes, ultimately leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.

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  • How did investigators solve Susan Galloway's murder?

    By finding green glass embedded in her skull.

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Summary

00:00

Murder Mystery Unraveled: The Susan Galloway Case

  • A murdered woman is found in Montana, stuffed in her car trunk with little evidence, leading investigators to struggle to catch her killer.
  • In Tennessee, a 33-year-old woman dies in her sleep, prompting police to determine if her death was natural or murder.
  • In Ohio, a woman abandons her family, but an investigation reveals her disappearance may not have been intentional.
  • Forensic examiners look beyond the obvious in well-executed homicides to find proof of a killer's guilt.
  • Great Falls, Montana, is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and the Little Belt Mountains.
  • A man hiking along the Missouri River finds ID cards belonging to a missing woman, Susan Galloway.
  • Susan Galloway's body is found in her car trunk, leading to a murder investigation.
  • Pieces of green glass from a soda bottle are found embedded in Susan Galloway's skull and neck, causing her death.
  • Craig Smith, Susan's fiancée, is suspected and later admits to killing her due to financial motives.
  • Craig Smith is convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 100 years in prison.

23:51

"Spousal cyanide poisoning leads to murder"

  • Lenora Robinson's death initially suspected to be from cyanide poisoning, but further examination showed no typical signs.
  • Toxicology tests on Gatorade near Lenora's bed were negative for poison.
  • Autopsy results revealed Lenora had cyanide in her blood and urine, indicating inhalation rather than ingestion.
  • Lenora's husband, Terry Robinson, was suspected of murder due to financial issues and marital problems.
  • Terry had access to deadly poisons from his previous job as an exterminator.
  • Police found common household items in Terry's garage that could have been used to create cyanide vapor.
  • Forensic analysis of substances collected from Terry's home did not show enough cyanide to harm someone.
  • Terry's former employer confirmed he had worked with cyanide in the past.
  • Terry was arrested after his great uncle revealed he had given Terry cyanide tablets.
  • Terry Robinson was convicted of first-degree murder for poisoning his wife, Lenora, with cyanide.
  • In a separate case, Jennifer McCrady's disappearance led to the discovery of her body, revealing she was shot to death. Jack McCrady, her husband, became the prime suspect.

46:37

Soil samples link shovel to murder case.

  • The soil samples from the gravesite and the shovel did not match in texture, size, color, or mineral composition. However, upon comparison, it was found that the soil from the shovel was similar to that of the gravesite, indicating a potential connection. This led to the arrest of Ohio State Police Officer Jack McRady for the murder of his wife, Jennifer, who was shot and buried by him. Despite attempts to cover up the crime, McRady was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.
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