Prime Crime: The Young Mom and Her Deadly Night Out

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Nicole Vanderhyden goes missing and is later found dead with severe injuries, leading to the arrest and trial of George Birch for her murder despite his denial of involvement. Birch's DNA was found on key pieces of evidence, ultimately leading to his conviction for first-degree intentional homicide.

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  • Douglas Dietry was initially suspected in Nicole Vanderhyden's murder due to forensic evidence and behavior, but his Fitbit data provided an alibi, leading to the discovery of George Birch's involvement.
  • George Birch's DNA found on Nicole's body and the cord used in her murder, along with witness testimony, led to his arrest and conviction for first-degree intentional homicide despite his denial of involvement.

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Recent questions

  • Who was arrested in connection with Nicole Vanderhyden's murder?

    Douglas Dietry

  • What evidence implicated George Birch in Nicole Vanderhyden's murder?

    DNA on Nicole's sock and body

  • What was the defense's theory in the trial for Nicole Vanderhyden's murder?

    Accused lacked a motive

  • What led to the accused being found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide?

    Evidence of a domestic argument

  • What was the outcome of the trial for Nicole Vanderhyden's murder?

    Accused sentenced to life in prison without parole

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Summary

00:00

Mother of three murdered, boyfriend arrested.

  • Nicole vanderhyden, a mother of three, goes missing after a night out that ends tragically with brutal injuries that make her unidentifiable.
  • Law enforcement begins investigating her disappearance after a 911 call from her boyfriend, Doug, who reports her missing the next day.
  • Nicole's relationship with Doug had some turbulence, with allegations of abuse against him in the past.
  • Investigators focus on Doug, the significant other, as the closest person to Nicole, questioning his actions and timeline on the night of her disappearance.
  • A farmer discovers a body in a field, later identified as Nicole through dental records due to the severity of her injuries, including strangulation, blunt force trauma, and signs of sexual assault.
  • Personal belongings of Nicole, like clothes and a purse, are found near her body, leading to suspicions of the killer trying to distance themselves from the crime scene.
  • Blood, a shoe print matching a sneaker found in Doug's residence, and a fray cord believed to be a murder weapon are discovered, implicating Doug further.
  • Doug is taken into custody after forensic evidence, his behavior, and the delay in reporting Nicole's disappearance point towards his involvement in her murder.
  • Doug's friend, Greg, is also questioned but denies any knowledge or involvement in Nicole's disappearance or murder.
  • The investigation intensifies as evidence points towards Doug's direct involvement in Nicole's murder, leading to his arrest and further interrogation by law enforcement.

16:47

Murder suspect arrested, new suspect emerges

  • Douglas Dietry is arrested in connection with the murder of Nicole Vanderhyden, his girlfriend.
  • Forensic evidence suggests Nicole was killed outside their home after a fight with Dietry.
  • Dietry's Fitbit data proves he was at home during Nicole's disappearance, providing an alibi.
  • Initial evidence pointed towards Dietry, but further investigation revealed no link to Nicole's disappearance.
  • George Birch's DNA is found on Nicole's sock, leading to his identification as a suspect.
  • Birch's phone data places him at key locations related to Nicole's disappearance and death.
  • Birch's DNA matches samples from Nicole's body, leading to his arrest for her murder.
  • Despite DNA evidence, Birch denies involvement in Nicole's murder.
  • Birch's DNA is found on the cord used to kill Nicole, further implicating him.
  • Birch testifies to a consensual encounter with Nicole, but claims memory loss after intercourse.

33:24

Dark Figure Forces Witness to Dispose Body

  • Witness saw a figure with a firearm in the dark, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, while two individuals were becoming intimate.
  • Witness was instructed to move to the back of a vehicle where they found a person, possibly dead, covered in blood, and was told to pick her up.
  • Witness was forced to put the woman's body in the vehicle by a person with a gun, who then brought them to a field to dispose of the body.
  • Witness managed to break free and escape to their car after a struggle with the person holding them at gunpoint.
  • The defense's theory was that the accused lacked a motive, but evidence suggested otherwise due to a domestic argument between the accused and the victim.
  • The accused was found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, sentenced to life in prison without parole, and his conviction was upheld after an appeal.
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