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Episode 575: Veronica Gedeon & the Easter Sunday Murders (Part 1)

Jun 20, 2024
Veronica Gedeon, a pulp magazine model, was found murdered alongside her family members on Easter Sunday in 1937. The case shocked investigators due to the lack of forced entry and missing items. The media sensationalized the story, focusing on Veronica's beauty rather than the tragedy. The grieving process took a troubling turn when a parent falsely accused their deceased child. Detectives explored suspects, including Joe Gideon, leading to his interrogation and the hint of a revelation in the next part of the story.
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Quick takeaways

  • The murders were potentially premeditated, with signs of targeted attacks and lack of robbery motive.
  • Media sensationalism focused on victim blaming and overlooked crucial investigative details.

Deep dives

Tragedy Strikes on Easter Sunday

On Easter Sunday, a family reunion turns into a horrifying crime scene as Joe Gideon discovers the lifeless bodies of his daughter Ronnie and his wife Mary in their apartment. Ronnie, a working model, was found strangled, with visible signs of struggle, while Mary was discovered deceased in a separate room. Their neighbor reports disturbing incidents, such as hearing a scream and seeing the door of the apartment closing mysteriously late at night.

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