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The Disappearance of Janelle Matthews - Part 5
The Panky family moved to different states before settling in Idaho, where Panky ran for several offices, including two extremely long shot campaigns for governor, while detectives kept a suspicious eye on him regarding Janelle's disappearance.
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In this transcript, a discovery is made of skeletal remains belonging to Janelle Cruz, a victim of the Golden State Killer.
49:25 - 50:22 (00:57)
Summary
In this transcript, a discovery is made of skeletal remains belonging to Janelle Cruz, a victim of the Golden State Killer. This is confirmed by DNA samples taken from her biological parents and the clothing she was found in, matching that of her choir recital except for her coat, left exactly as it was when she was killed by a single gunshot to the head.
ChapterThe Disappearance of Janelle Matthews - Part 5
EpisodeFootprints in the Snow
PodcastDateline NBC
After the discovery of Janelle Matthews' remains, her parents Jim and Gloria hold a memorial service and burial for their daughter 35 years removed from her 12th birthday.
50:22 - 51:48 (01:26)
Summary
After the discovery of Janelle Matthews' remains, her parents Jim and Gloria hold a memorial service and burial for their daughter 35 years removed from her 12th birthday. With the case now a homicide investigation, the detectives focus on Steven Panky, who was living in Idaho.
ChapterThe Disappearance of Janelle Matthews - Part 5
EpisodeFootprints in the Snow
PodcastDateline NBC
The Panky family moved to several states after Janelle's disappearance, with Steve taking up a job as a mortician in every city they lived in.
51:49 - 52:53 (01:04)
Summary
The Panky family moved to several states after Janelle's disappearance, with Steve taking up a job as a mortician in every city they lived in. Steve's history of dabbling in different jobs and running for office is viewed with suspicion by detectives.