Crime Weekly S3 Ep352: The Flight, the Wig, and the Lie | How Detectives Caught Piper Rountree (Part 2)
Oct 24, 2025
In a chilling murder case, the shocking death of Dr. Fred Jablin unfolds. Detectives trace his ex-wife Piper Rountree’s frantic movements, piecing together her bizarre choices leading up to the crime. Flight records and phone pings reveal her calculated planning and evasive behavior. With surprising twists involving wigs and gun range visits, investigators question Piper’s alibi while uncovering attempts to fabricate one. A quick verdict and sentences follow, painting a dark picture of betrayal and loss for the victims' children.
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Routine Habits Create Risk
- The murder occurred in the victim's driveway during a routine morning errand, highlighting how predictable habits create vulnerability.
- Investigators quickly focused on the ex-wife because her history provided clear motive and opportunity.
Phone Pings Built The Timeline
- Phone tower pings mapped travel and put Piper's phone near the crime then on flights later the same day.
- Phone-location data gave detectives a timeline that contradicted Piper's initial denials.
Flight Under Sister’s Name
- Detectives traced a flight booked under Tina's name that matched Piper's phone activity.
- Houston officers missed detaining the passenger because the person left before they arrived.