Chapter

The Murder of Donna Francis
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16:49 - 21:20 (04:30)

Mark Francis is suspected in the murder of his wife, Donna Francis, but claims he is innocent despite being a "crappy husband." Suspicious behavior and an affair with Donna's best friend cast doubt on his story.

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Mark Schreiver's case has a host of discrepancies, and because Mark had many associations and a good personality, this was not easily noticed or given sufficient attention at first.
16:49 - 17:34 (00:45)
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Crime
Summary

Mark Schreiver's case has a host of discrepancies, and because Mark had many associations and a good personality, this was not easily noticed or given sufficient attention at first.

Chapter
The Murder of Donna Francis
Episode
MURDERED: Donnah Winger
Podcast
Crime Junkie
Detective Williamson believes Roger Brown did not actually murder his wife Donna Brown, and wants to reopen the case, but is shut down by his superiors.
17:34 - 18:47 (01:13)
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Murder Investigation
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Detective Williamson believes Roger Brown did not actually murder his wife Donna Brown, and wants to reopen the case, but is shut down by his superiors. Mark Brown, Donna's son, also shows interest in the investigation, insisting on getting his gun back and asking about the progress of the investigation months after the case was closed.

Chapter
The Murder of Donna Francis
Episode
MURDERED: Donnah Winger
Podcast
Crime Junkie
Mark Yaklich's image of a perfect hero husband defending his wife is ruined by his affair with Donna's best friend, but he denies involvement in her murder.
18:47 - 21:20 (02:32)
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Crime
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Mark Yaklich's image of a perfect hero husband defending his wife is ruined by his affair with Donna's best friend, but he denies involvement in her murder. A new witness comes forward three and a half years after Donna's death to clear her conscience about the case.

Chapter
The Murder of Donna Francis
Episode
MURDERED: Donnah Winger
Podcast
Crime Junkie