The Hidden Connection (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Summary
This episode details the 2013 double murder of Dominique Laplace and José Barrera in northern France, which was initially investigated as separate crimes. Major Urie connects the cases when a phone tap reveals a link, leading to the discovery that Vero Pierret, her nephew Mallory, and Mallory’s girlfriend Emily orchestrated the killings. Vero sought revenge for a breakup, while Emily wanted her ex-husband José removed to win custody of their son. The trio used elaborate alibis and a stolen rifle to commit the murders, but José’s dying note and forensic evidence led to their arrests and conv…
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Cold open: The phone tap mix-up
Sponsors and show introduction
Introducing Dominique Laplace and his background
The night of the murder and Miriam's discovery
Major Urie arrives at the crime scene
Questioning Miriam and the missing rifle
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Investigation stalls and interview with Jean-Michel
The jewelry dispute with ex-girlfriend Vero
Interrogating Vero and her alibi
Interviewing Mallory and conflicting stories
Forensics clear Vero and Mallory
The phone tap clue connects the cases
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The second murder: Jose Barrera
Reconstruction of the double murder
The confession and the E-M-L clue
Sentences and case resolution
Credits and final sponsors
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