MURDERED: Bill & Peggy Stephenson
Summary
This episode covers the 2011 ritualistic-style murders of retired couple Bill and Peggy Stevenson in Kentucky. Detective Coy Cox discusses the bizarre crime scene, the elusive trucker suspect, and the nephew’s unrelated conviction. A major breakthrough occurred when a lab technician matched a partial fingerprint to a man who knew the victims, though his DNA did not match the scene evidence. Investigators continue seeking tips to solve the case.
Topics discussed
Introduction and overview of the Stevenson case
Discovery of Bill and Peggy Stevenson's bodies
Crime scene details and staged ritualistic elements
Investigation challenges: planted evidence and lack of motive
The truck stop ministry and the mystery trucker suspect
Suspect Stevie: family ties and alibi investigation
VDoc Society analysis and ruling out ritual killing
Breakthrough: fingerprint match after 12 years
Suspect's refusal to cooperate and conflicting DNA
Current status and call for public tips
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