Crime Junkie MURDERED: Linda Sherman
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Nov 24, 2025 In 1985, Linda Sherman vanished during plans to escape her troubled marriage. Five years later, her skull was discovered near a restaurant frequented by her husband. The shocking twists include Don's refusal to take a polygraph and mysterious sightings of Linda's car. The investigation just deepens as an anonymous note links the skull to Linda and cadaver dogs search for her remains. Patty, Linda's daughter, continues the fight for answers, navigating confusion and frustration over an unresolved case.
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Conflicting Timelines Undermine Husband's Account
- Don's initial report and early timeline contain contradictions that weaken his credibility.
- Multiple witnesses and records suggest the last confirmed independent sighting of Linda predates Don's later claimed sightings.
Linda Planned To Leave Her Abusive Marriage
- Linda repeatedly tried to leave Don and had filed for divorce shortly before vanishing.
- She took steps to protect documents and prepare to separate, showing intent to leave.
Documented Surveillance Shows Control
- Police confirmed Don had installed monitoring equipment and admitted spying on Linda.
- That admission paints a picture of controlling behavior relevant to motive and opportunity.
