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Crime Junkie
INFAMOUS: The Lipstick Killer from Chicago
Oct 3, 2024
The chilling case of the Lipstick Killer unfolds as a young girl's horrific murder in 1946 Chicago leads to shocking discoveries. An investigation grapples with ransom demands and witness testimonies, revealing the complexities behind one family's tragedy. As media frenzy surrounds the suspect, doubts about his confession emerge, highlighting issues of police misconduct. The narrative also connects this case to the infamous Black Dahlia murder, leaving listeners questioning the true nature of justice and the impact of sensational journalism.
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- The investigation into the 1946 murder of Suzanne Degnan reveals significant issues of police coercion and questionable evidence handling that compromised justice.
- Contemporary reexaminations of the case raise doubts about the guilt of William Hirons and suggest the possibility of another suspect being involved.
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The Disappearance of Suzanne Degnan
In January 1946, the tragic case of six-year-old Suzanne Degnan unfolded when her parents discovered she was missing from their Chicago home. After a frantic search led by her family and police, a ransom note was found, demanding $20,000, a sum well beyond the family's means. The recovery of a seven-foot ladder in their backyard suggested a planned abduction, which was corroborated by a neighbor's account of hearing Suzanne's voice amid dog barks during the night. Unfortunately, the search quickly turned into a gruesome investigation when Suzanne's dismembered remains were discovered in a nearby sewer, prompting a city-wide frenzy for answers and justice.
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