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Stolen Identity Cases | DOUBLE EPISODE | The New Detectives

The New Detectives・60 minutes read

Multiple murder cases involving complex investigations, forensic evidence, and elaborate schemes result in convictions for the perpetrators, with sentences ranging from lengthy prison terms to life imprisonment. The cases highlight the importance of forensic analysis, DNA evidence, and meticulous detective work in solving violent crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice.

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Detectives unravel a complex murder scheme involving mistaken identities, elaborate deceptions, and a tangled web of lies leading to the exposure of the true victim and the culprits behind the crime.
In multiple cases, forensic analysis plays a pivotal role in identifying murder weapons, linking suspects to crimes through DNA evidence, and uncovering crucial clues like bloodstains, fingerprints, and fiber matches to solve seemingly unsolvable cases.
The narratives highlight how meticulous forensic investigations, including handwriting analysis, blood pattern interpretation, and DNA testing, are instrumental in bringing perpetrators of heinous crimes to justice, showcasing the importance of scientific evidence in solving complex criminal cases.

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Who was convicted of first-degree murder in the case involving Stella Sproul's death?
Annie Cole and Leander Foster were convicted of first-degree murder in the case involving Stella Sproul's death.
What led to the arrest of Daryl Cool in the case of Paul Gruber's disappearance?
Daryl Cool was arrested after police found items matching those missing from Paul Gruber's residence on his property.
Who confessed to plotting and executing the murder of Gary Wayne Thomas to take over his life and wealth?
George Calamaris confessed to plotting and executing the murder of Gary Wayne Thomas to take over his life and wealth.
What led to the arrest of Roger Kibby in the case of Darcy Frackinpole's murder?
Forensic evidence linking Roger Kibby to the murder, including rope, carpet fibers, and paint, led to his arrest and conviction.
How was Haddon Clark linked to the murder of Laura Hodeling?
A match between a wig fiber found in Laura's hairbrush and Clark's wigs linked Haddon Clark to the murder.

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Summary

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"Twisted Murder Scheme Unraveled in Investigation"

A woman is murdered, leading investigators to unravel the identities of the victim and the killer.
Detectives follow a trail of lies and a twisted murder scheme to uncover the truth.
Forensic analysis reveals the murder weapon used, a 22 caliber Smith and Wesson.
Initial suspect Mo Jones is untraceable, prompting detectives to delve into the victim's background.
The victim, initially believed to be Annie Cole, is misidentified, leading to a complex investigation.
Betty Cole, who claimed to be the victim's sister, is implicated in the charade and goes missing.
Stella Sproul is identified as the true victim, leading to the discovery of her murder.
Annie Cole's elaborate scheme to assume Stella's identity and fake her own death is exposed.
Annie Cole and accomplice Leander Foster are convicted of first-degree murder, while another accomplice receives a manslaughter sentence.
In a separate case in Bonner County, Idaho, Shelly Kepler suspects foul play in her father Paul Gruber's disappearance, leading to a mysterious investigation.

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Identity theft and murder unravel wealthy mystery.

Paul Gruber, a 54-year-old man, went missing, and his financial accounts were still active despite his disappearance.
Lieutenant Thompson discovered that Gruber had been paying someone else's mortgage, which was unusual behavior according to his daughter, Shelly Kipley.
The man whose mortgage Gruber was paying, Daryl Cool, claimed to have done work at Gruber's house and had investments with him, but he didn't recognize Gruber from a photograph.
Police suspected Cool of impersonating Gruber and searched his property, finding items matching those missing from Gruber's residence.
A body was found buried beneath Gruber's house, and he had been shot six times, leading police to believe he was killed to steal his identity and wealth.
DNA analysis of greeting cards allegedly sent by Gruber to his daughter linked Cool to the murder, resulting in his arrest.
Thomas Wayne Jones was found shot and left for dead, identifying his attacker as George Calamaris, who was later arrested.
Calamaris denied involvement in the attack on Jones, but police found a connection between him and a missing millionaire named Gary Wayne Thomas.
Thomas, who had a trust fund worth over a million dollars, had disappeared, and his ATM card and mail were found in Calamaris' possession.
Calamaris' wife, Noreen, was arrested for bank fraud and money laundering after admitting to using Thomas' items with her husband's permission.

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Murderer's Letters Lead to Capture

Investigators found typewritten letters signed by Gary Wayne Thomas in Calamaris's jail cell, leading to a search.
The U.S. mail was used in the crimes, prompting the confiscation of the letters for analysis.
Handwriting comparisons were made by John Schatz at the U.S. postal inspection service crime lab in New York.
Analysts compared handwriting idiosyncrasies to determine the author of the letters, concluding it was Mr. Calamaris.
Calamaris confessed to plotting and executing the murder of Gary Wayne Thomas to take over his life and wealth.
Calamaris lured Thomas to a field, shot him dead, and scattered his remains to avoid detection.
Calamaris received a lengthy prison sentence for bank fraud and the murders of Thomas Wayne Jones and Gary Wayne Thomas.
Darcy Frackinpole, a teenage runaway and prostitute, was found murdered in Lake Tahoe, sparking an investigation.
Roger Kibby, a suspect with a criminal record, was linked to Frackinpole's murder through forensic evidence.
Forensic analysis of rope, carpet fibers, and paint connected Kibby to the murder, leading to his arrest and conviction.

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Serial Killer: Roger Kibby's Reign of Terror

Roger Kibby selected a location in advance, tortured and killed Darcy Frackenpoles, leading to his conviction for murder in the first degree and a 25 years to life prison sentence.
At least three other murders similar to Darcy's are attributed to Roger Kibby, with the potential for more victims if not for forensic evidence.
Laura Hodeling, a Harvard graduate, went missing in 1992, with no signs of foul play initially.
Bloodstains found in Laura's bedroom led to forensic testing confirming a type A blood match, indicating potential foul play.
Further investigation revealed blood patterns on Laura's mattress, indicating a violent struggle and murder in her bedroom.
A bloody fingerprint on a pillowcase led to suspicion falling on the gardener, Haddon Clark, who had shown interest in Laura.
Comparison of a wig fiber found in Laura's hairbrush to Clark's wigs led to a match, providing crucial evidence linking him to the crime.
Clark confessed to murdering Laura, suffocating her with a pillow and stabbing her, leading to his conviction and a 30-year prison sentence.
Lisa Benson's call to the police about an attempted murder led to the arrest of Larry Reed, who had a history of assaulting vulnerable women.
Physical evidence, including blood spatter in Reed's office and car, implicated him in the assault on Benson, despite her blood not being found at the scene.

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"Murder Mystery Solved: Larry Reed Convicted"

Forensics determined a brutal murder had occurred in the manager's office due to the amount of bloodshed, leading to a homicide investigation with no clues about the victim's identity or time of death.
Larry Reed, a suspect, reported a customer had thrown up blood in the office on December 7th, providing a potential time frame for the murder.
Marjorie Lynn Sessions, a 38-year-old prostitute, was identified as the victim through fingerprint analysis after her body was found in a river with fatal head wounds.
DNA evidence linked Larry Reed to the murder, showing he transferred blood from the victim to his office and vehicle, leading to his conviction for the murder of Marjorie Sessions and an attack on another woman.
Forensic analysis of plastic wrap and bloodstains found at an illegal dump site tied Reed to the murder, detailing how he picked up Sessions at a bar, killed her in his office, and disposed of her body in the river, resulting in a 40-year sentence for Reed.

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