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Jun 2023
46m 55s

Chapter 4 | Butterfly Effect

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Part 4 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. 

Bernice Courtemanche and Ellen Fried's bodies are found; Jennifer and Jane visit these sites. Jennifer uncovers a detail that completely changes the story of Ellen's abduction.

Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Gretchen, Carrie, and Toby Colby.

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