Crime Junkie INFAMOUS: The Yogurt Shop Murders
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Aug 7, 2025 In 1991, a horrific crime in Austin led to the brutal murders of four young girls in a yogurt shop. The investigation spanned decades, filled with unanswered questions and shifting forensic evidence. Tension escalated as detectives navigated false confessions and questionable interrogation tactics. Recent DNA findings challenge the original prosecution's claims, igniting debate about justice and the pursuit of truth. The emotional toll on victims' families is deeply explored, urging listeners to reflect on the real individuals behind this tragic story.
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Suspicious Teens at Yogurt Shop
- Eliza Thomas and Jennifer Harbison were working a typical closing shift at the yogurt shop with two friends helping out.
- A woman noticed two suspicious teens sitting silently at a booth, focused on a sack, creating unease but chose not to intervene.
Firefighters Misjudged Crime Scene
- Firefighters initially saw the scene as a routine fire and didn't preserve evidence properly.
- The grim discovery of burned bodies revealed the crime was more than a fire, but a triple homicide.
Scene Rape Kits Break Protocol
- Rape kits were performed at the scene despite usual protocol to preserve evidence, due to fear of losing evidence to damage.
- This break in protocol caused friction but was seen as necessary to save crucial evidence.