Ep.186 - The Speedway Murders
Summary
Hosts Mike and Keith discuss the 1978 Speedway, Indiana bombings linked to Brett Kimberlin, who was convicted but later paroled. They explore theories connecting Kimberlin to the unsolved murder of Julie Ciphers and the brutal killings of four Burger Chef employees. The episode highlights police incompetence, including mishandled evidence and staged crime scenes, while examining how these disparate tragedies may be interconnected.
Topics discussed
Intro, Keith's return, and Olympic football chat
Introduction to the 1978 Speedway bombings
The bombing spree and police investigation
Arrest and conviction of Brett Kimberlin
Sponsor segment: Lola Blankets
Kimberlin's legal battles and murder of Julie Ciphers
Kimberlin's drug operations and connection to other crimes
The Burger Chef murders: discovery of the bodies
Initial investigation failures and suspect descriptions
Forrester's confession and the unresolved case
2023 documentary, new suspects, and conclusion
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