Murder She Wrote, Issue 8

Hiker Found Deceased After 72 Days, Update on Eye Drop Murder Case, Update on ID Student Killings One Year Later

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Colorado Hiker Found Deceased, Loyal Dog Survives at His Side

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In a compelling tale emerging from Colorado, the disappearance of hiker Rich Moore has gripped the community for months. Tragically, the search concluded with the discovery of his lifeless body. However, the narrative takes an unexpected turn as it's revealed that his faithful canine companion, a Jack Russell terrier, was found alive by his side, marking a testament to the remarkable resilience of animals.

According to reports from the sheriff's office on Monday, Rich Moore had been missing for an astonishing 72 days in the Colorado mountains. The discovery of his deceased body and the survival of his loyal dog injects a poignant dimension into the unfolding narrative.

The details of the ordeal remain shrouded in mystery, leaving us to contemplate the challenges faced by both man and beast during this extended period. The family undoubtedly grapples with the profound sorrow of Rich’s demise, juxtaposed with the poignant survival of his steadfast companion.

This remarkable story not only underscores the unpredictability of life but also invites reflection on the enduring bond between humans and their animal counterparts, even in the face of adversity. As the community absorbs the news, the narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities inherent in the human-animal connection.
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Man at center of fatal love triangle testifies; Jury deliberates eye drops murder case

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Joel Waldman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a dentist’s conviction in the murder-for-hire plot enacted on his former brother in-law, testimony from a cyclist at the center of a fatal love triangle, and jury deliberations for a woman accused of murdering a family member with Visine eye drops.

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University of Idaho student killings one year later: Motive keeps mystery alive

"Four innocent college kids just living their best lives were murdered," one online sleuth said. "It's the brutality and the shock of it that makes you want to figure out why."
The mystery of who fatally stabbed housemates Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle and Kernodle's boyfriend, Ethan Chapin, was apparently solved nearly seven weeks later with the arrest of a suspect.
But for some sleuths, even as suspect Bryan Kohberger awaits trial on four counts of first-degree murder, the conversation hasn't stopped.

Cold Case Highlights

Cold Case Breakthrough: Arrest Made In Decades-Old Polk County Homicide Investigation

In a significant breakthrough, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has taken a major step towards resolving a 1985 cold case involving the tragic death of Yvonne Menke.
Ms. Menke died of three gunshot wounds to her head and neck as she left her home to go to work. A person of interest was observed fleeing the alley area where her car was parked shortly after gunshots were heard.

Father of 2, military veteran was killed 3 years ago in Tacoma. Here’s how you can help

The Tacoma police and the family of Tacoma's Dante Robinson asked for the public's help for new information in the unsolved 2020 shooting death of the U.S. Army veteran. Dante Robinson, 28, was found shot to death on March 31, 2020.