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The Peggy Hettrick Case - Part 1

Feb 19, 2025
Peggy Hettrick, a victim of a notorious 1987 murder case, shares her harrowing story. She delves into the chaotic aftermath of her death, including the initial misdirection of the investigation toward Tim Masters, a teenager who stumbled upon her body. The podcast reveals how Masters faced wrongful suspicion due to his art and background, leading to years of emotional turmoil. As the cold case reopens, unsettling questions about evidence mishandling and justice surface, shedding light on the complexities of the legal system.
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  • The Peggy Hettrick case highlights the consequences of aggressive police interrogation methods and the dangers of relying on circumstantial evidence for convictions.
  • The investigation later revealed significant oversights, such as failing to scrutinize Dr. Richard Hammond, raising doubts about the integrity of the initial inquiry into the murder.

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The Gruesome Murder of Peggy Hetrick

In February 1987, Peggy Hetrick was found brutally murdered in Fort Collins, Colorado, with signs of a violent attack and sexual mutilation. The shocking nature of the crime rattled the close-knit community and highlighted the urgency for law enforcement to solve the case. Initial investigations led to the suspicion of a young teenager, Tim Masters, who lived nearby and discovered the body but failed to report it, claiming he thought it was a mannequin. Officers noted his graphic drawings and fascination with violence, which intensified the focus on him as a prime suspect despite a lack of physical evidence connecting him to the crime.

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