48 Hours Introducing Fifteen: Inside The Daniel Marsh Murders
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Aug 30, 2025 A brutal double murder shakes the peaceful community of Davis, California, leaving law enforcement in the dark. With no weapon, evidence, or clear motive, the police struggle to find answers. Shocking twists emerge when a tipster reveals secrets about the killer, a mere fifteen-year-old. The podcast delves into the chilling nature of evil, especially when it stems from someone close to the victims. The story uncovers layers of complexity in both the crime and the community's response.
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Perpetrator's Confession Suggests Breakdown
- The killer's own words suggest loss of control and a personal breaking point: "That night I just couldn't take it anymore."
- Such statements hint at a disturbed mindset rather than a random, detached act.
Beloved Couple In A Safe Town
- Claudia Maupin and Chip Northup lived an idyllic life in Davis and were active in their community.
- Their unexplained absence from church alerted family and neighbors and started the missing-person concern.
A Brutal, Meticulous Break-In
- A meticulously planned intruder cut a window screen and stabbed the couple over 120 times, leaving a bloody scene.
- Investigators initially found no weapon, fingerprints, or DNA, making the crime unusually baffling.