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Nov 2020

56m 12s

Case 161: The Yosemite Sightseer Murders...

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[Part 2 of 2]
After the decapitated body of 26-year-old naturalist Joie Armstrong is found in Yosemite’s Foresta region, investigators are quick to deny that her murder is linked to that of Carole and Juli Sund and Silvina Pelosso. But when suspicions are cast on a local maintenance worker, the investigation takes a shocking turn.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Researched by Jessica Forsayeth
Written by Elsha McGill

Creative Director: Milly Raso

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