Crime Junkie INFAMOUS: The Mulholland Drive Murders
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Sep 15, 2025 A cold case detective unearths a forgotten murder from 1969, leading to chilling links between two young women's deaths on Mulholland Drive. The detective grapples with elusive evidence and the haunting identities of Jane Doe 59 and Marina Habe. As fear surrounds the mystery of home invasions, a family's desperate search for Reet, a young woman who disappeared after sending a postcard, adds layers of intrigue. The emotional journeys of victims' families highlight the profound impact of these unsolved cases.
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Body Found On Mulholland Ravine
- A 15-year-old birdwatcher discovered the woman's body in a ravine off Mulholland Drive on November 16, 1969.
- Police believed the body had been dragged from the road and dumped over the hillside edge.
Reexamining Old Theories Can Unlock Leads
- Detective Shepard revisited Vincent Bugliosi's Helter Skelter and noticed a paragraph linking Jane Doe 59 to other unsolved Mulholland murders.
- That passage prompted him to reexamine potential connections rather than accept the original cold-case conclusion.
Marina's Disappearance At Night
- Marina Habe returned home around 3:30 a.m. on December 30, 1968, and her mother saw a man by her parked car.
- Seconds later a black sedan sped off and Marina was gone, with her keys still in the ignition.
