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Mar 2023
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The Murder of Rita Curran Part 1 (Vermon...

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VERMONT, 1971: After more than 50 years, 24-year Rita Curran's murder finally has closure. In this two part series, you'll hear the details of an investigation spanning over half a century and the DNA evidence that finally revealed a suspect in Vermont's oldest cold case.

Part 2 is out now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

View source material and photos for this episode at darkdowneast.com/ritacurran

 

Dark Downeast is an audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.

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