Chapter
The Mysterious Case of Mary Jane Fonder
25:59 - 33:54 (07:54)
Mary Jane Fonder was suspected of the murder of Rhonda Smith, and the discovery of a gun, the same type she claimed to have thrown away years earlier, didn't help her case even though the pastor was cleared of suspicion.
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Investigators suspect Mary Jane Fonder in the murder of Rhonda Smith, who was shot in the head in the office of a country church.
25:59 - 28:04 (02:04)
Summary
Investigators suspect Mary Jane Fonder in the murder of Rhonda Smith, who was shot in the head in the office of a country church. Despite the lack of irrefutable evidence and a negative gunpowder test, authorities continue to investigate the case.
ChapterThe Mysterious Case of Mary Jane Fonder
EpisodeDeadly Sanctuary
PodcastDateline NBC
A gun was found at the edge of shallow water which matched the bullets used to kill Rhonda Smith.
28:04 - 31:36 (03:32)
Summary
A gun was found at the edge of shallow water which matched the bullets used to kill Rhonda Smith. The gun was identified as the same one that Mary Jane had thrown in the water 14 years prior.
ChapterThe Mysterious Case of Mary Jane Fonder
EpisodeDeadly Sanctuary
PodcastDateline NBC
In this episode, we hear the story of a woman named Mary Jane O'Meara, who wreaked havoc on her church and the congregation.
31:36 - 33:54 (02:18)
Summary
In this episode, we hear the story of a woman named Mary Jane O'Meara, who wreaked havoc on her church and the congregation. Her narcissistic personality led to unfounded accusations and a trial, damaging the church community as a result.