48 Hours Invitation to a Murder
Dec 17, 2025
Deanne Schultz, a friend of murder victim Donnah Winger, reveals shocking truths about her affair with Mark Winger and his unsettling comments about wanting Donnah dead, leading to the case's reopening. The podcast explores the initial investigation that ruled Mark's actions as self-defense and the subsequent doubts raised in the community. Key discoveries, including inconsistencies in evidence and a plot to silence Deanne, unravel a web of deceit, ultimately culminating in Mark's arrest and convictions for murder and solicitation.
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First Impressions Can Mislead
- Initial appearances can mislead investigators when a violent scene fits an obvious narrative.
- Detective Williamson cautioned never to take anything at face value and to follow inconsistent details.
Winger's Self-Defense Account
- Mark Winger described finding Roger Harrington bludgeoning Donna and shooting him in self-defense.
- Police initially accepted his account and treated Winger as a grieving victim and local hero.
Quick Closures Hide Flaws
- Rapid case closure and public narrative can obscure unanswered questions and overlooked evidence.
- The prosecutor closed the case quickly, leaving Detective Williamson's doubts unaddressed.