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Morbid
Episode 549: The Lipstick Killer (Part 2)
Mar 25, 2024
The podcast explores the chilling details of the Lipstick Killer case, highlighting police errors and public scrutiny. It delves into the confessions of Richard Thomas and the monstrous acts he admitted to, sparking shock and outrage. The narrative uncovers the interconnectedness of the crimes, revealing manipulation tactics, media fabrication, and legal injustices. The intense investigation, coercion of false confessions, and flawed legal proceedings add layers of complexity to this gripping true crime story.
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- The fingerprint evidence against William Heirens was weak, with only a nine-point match that could match 65% of the population, making the case far from compelling and likely unsolvable.
- Biased reporting by the media portrayed William Heirens as a criminal, fabricating stories and implying truths without concrete evidence, influencing public opinion and potentially prejudicing a jury.
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The case against William Hirons was suspiciously thin, with the primary evidence being fingerprint analysis. However, the fingerprint evidence was flawed, only constituting a nine-point match, which could match 65% of the population. This evidence was far from compelling and would likely not hold up in court. If taken to a jury on its merits alone, the state would have likely lost, leaving the murders of Ross Brown and Dagnan unsolved.
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