Moving Day (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Summary
This episode details the 2013 murder of Cleveland firefighter Will Walker, who was ambushed in his driveway. Detective Tom Lynch investigates, initially suspecting neighbors and Will’s ex-wife due to a life insurance motive. However, the case breaks when an informant provides audio evidence revealing that Will’s new wife, Euloma, faked a terminal cancer diagnosis to marry him. She orchestrated the hit with her daughter and son-in-law to collect insurance, leading to their convictions and Euloma’s life sentence.
Topics discussed
Introduction: A terminal diagnosis and a cruel reversal
Will Walker moves to the suburbs with his new wife
Will is shot outside his home while returning with dinner
Detective Lynch investigates the crime scene and shell casings
Yeloma is questioned at the hospital after Will's death
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Lynch interviews co-workers and learns about Yeloma's cancer
Suspects emerge: Ex-husband Macklin and neighbor Eugene
Eugene Cray is caught and denies involvement in the shooting
Investigation stalls until a life insurance beneficiary is found
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Ex-wife Rita is questioned about her presence at the scene
A tipster provides audio evidence of the murder plot
Yeloma's lie exposed: She orchestrated the hit for insurance
Outro: Credits and SimpliSafe advertisement
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