Crime Junkie
MURDERED: Christie Mullins
Jan 15, 2024
Fourteen-year-old murder victim Christie Mullins case unfolds as new evidence challenges the initial suspect. The hosts discuss the emotional behavior of the husband, strange calls related to the case, and the connection between two mysterious incidents. Concerns regarding Jack's confession, a new witness contradicting his parents' version of events, and Henry Newell's troubled past are also explored. The chapter emphasizes the community's response to the injustice and the importance of taking action.
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- The investigators failed to consider alternative suspects, leading to a questionable confession from someone who was later acquitted.
- The confession tape of the initial suspect appeared coerced and lacked comprehension, leading to his acquittal.
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Key Point 1: Investigation and Conflicting Testimonies
The podcast discusses the murder case of Christine Mullins in Clinton, Ohio in 1975. The investigation begins when Henry Newell discovers the brutally beaten body of a young girl in the woods behind a local shopping center. Conflicting testimonies from Henry, his wife Pam, and their neighbor raise suspicions, with Henry's involvement questioned due to his criminal history and alleged connection to the victim's friend, Carol. The testimony of Bobby, Henry's stepson, reveals discrepancies in the initial story, including Henry's prolonged absence and physical evidence. The podcast highlights how the investigators failed to consider alternative suspects, leading to a questionable confession from Jack Carmen, who is later acquitted.
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