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Case 217: Kathleen Marshall

Jul 2, 2022
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INSIGHT

Killer's Cleanup and Overkill

  • The killer likely tried to clean the crime scene and themselves before fleeing, as seen by bloody water and a pushed cat cage.
  • The frenzied stabbing overkill suggests deep hatred but only a single fatal wound, hinting at a physically weaker attacker.
ANECDOTE

Nemesis Virginia's Confrontation

  • Kathleen's nemesis Virginia Houston was hostile and even physically confrontational towards her, including a violent scuffle.
  • Virginia admitted driving past Kathleen's home around the time of the murder and threatened legal action over defamation.
INSIGHT

Male DNA Shifts Suspicion

  • Male DNA found at Kathleen's murder scene shattered investigators' focus on Virginia Houston as the sole suspect.
  • Despite testing many men connected to Virginia, no match was found initially, complicating the investigation.
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