Abandoned House / A Son's Memory
Summary
This episode details three cold cases solved through persistence and new evidence. In Akron, Ohio, DNA links Donald Craig to the 1996 murder of Rosie Davenport and the 1995 killing of Melissa Thomas, resulting in two death sentences. In Florida, detectives use witness testimony to convict John Boyette for the 1994 strangling of his wife Andrea, whose body was never recovered.
Topics discussed
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The disappearance and murder of Melissa Thomas
The disappearance and discovery of Rosie Davenport
Investigation into Don D. Craig and DNA delays
Craig's conviction for Rosie's murder and Laveale's case
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Craig's confession and death sentence for Melissa's murder
Andrea Boyette's disappearance and son's testimony
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Interrogation of John Boyette and abuse history
John Boyette's plea deal and final ad for Pebble
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