Chapter

The Hunt for a Killer
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40:07 - 46:23 (06:16)

Investigators hope to catch the killer by setting a trap at the victim's memorial service, while also narrowing down potential suspects by tracing a phone number found in the killer's possession.

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Investigators stake out Sherry's memorial service hoping to catch the killer taking something as a trophy, and they make progress by narrowing down a phone number connected to the case.
40:07 - 43:42 (03:35)
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Crime
Summary

Investigators stake out Sherry's memorial service hoping to catch the killer taking something as a trophy, and they make progress by narrowing down a phone number connected to the case.

Chapter
The Hunt for a Killer
Episode
MURDERED: Shari Smith and Debra Helmick
Podcast
Crime Junkie
The investigation team rules out a suspect immediately based on his behavior and voice, since the victim's father was an electrician and the team thought the killer had the same profession.
43:42 - 45:07 (01:24)
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Murder Investigation
Summary

The investigation team rules out a suspect immediately based on his behavior and voice, since the victim's father was an electrician and the team thought the killer had the same profession.

Chapter
The Hunt for a Killer
Episode
MURDERED: Shari Smith and Debra Helmick
Podcast
Crime Junkie
After the murders of Sue Logue and Cheryl Henry, investigators start questioning people who might fit the description of the suspect.
45:07 - 46:23 (01:16)
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Murder investigations
Summary

After the murders of Sue Logue and Cheryl Henry, investigators start questioning people who might fit the description of the suspect. Larry Jean Bell, an electrician who had house sat for the Shepherds, was identified as a possible suspect by Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd, who noted he acted strangely and showed them newspaper clippings about the murders.

Chapter
The Hunt for a Killer
Episode
MURDERED: Shari Smith and Debra Helmick
Podcast
Crime Junkie