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Morbid
Episode 515: The Murder of the Grimes Sisters
Nov 27, 2023
The podcast explores the murder of the Grimes sisters in Chicago in 1956. It delves into the initial investigation, including eyewitness sightings and hidden information in the autopsy findings. The podcast also discusses the horrifying attitudes towards victims of sexual assault in the 1950s and the frustration caused by the lack of cooperation between law enforcement agencies. Doubts about the main suspect's guilt and the aftermath of the case are also examined.
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- The investigation into the Grimes sisters' murders faced challenges due to poor coordination and communication between law enforcement agencies.
- The coroner's office withheld sensitive information, hindering the identification of the true nature of the crime.
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Search for the Girls and the Discovery of Their Bodies
After Barbara and Patricia Grimes went missing, a massive search effort was launched by multiple law enforcement agencies and the community. Weeks passed without any leads until their bodies were tragically discovered in an embankment off County Line Road. The bodies were found covered in snow, indicating they had been there since January 9th, nearly a month after their disappearance. Autopsies revealed that their cause of death was shock and exposure. However, it was later revealed that both girls had been raped. The investigation initially focused on several suspects, including a psychic named Walter Krantz and a man named Benny Bedwell who was seen with the girls at a restaurant, but none of them were ultimately implicated in the crime.
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