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Oct 21, 2025 Detective Ed Golian, a key member of the Montgomery County Cold Case Unit, dives into the chilling details of the murder of Leslie Preer. He discusses the initial chaos of the crime scene and the investigative dead ends that left the case cold for years. The breakthrough came when advanced genealogy techniques revealed a forgotten name linked to the DNA found at the scene. Golian shares the gripping hunt for Eugene Gligor, culminating in his arrest and guilty plea, bringing closure to a family haunted by grief.
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Morning Walk Turns Tragic
- Leslie Prier took long morning walks through her Chevy Chase neighborhood before catching the bus to work.
- She was found murdered in her shower on May 2, 2001, after neighbors and co-workers discovered blood and searched her home.
Perpetrator Knew The Household Routine
- The back door being habitually left unlocked suggested the killer knew the household routine.
- Detectives concluded the attacker was likely someone familiar with the family and home.
Husband Became The Early Prime Suspect
- Detectives initially focused on Sandy Prier, Leslie's husband, due to behavior and inconsistent answers.
- Sandy failed a polygraph and aroused strong suspicion despite later DNA exclusions.