Chapter
The Power of Tips in Solving Cold Cases
13:07 - 18:53 (05:46)
In cold cases where evidence is scarce, progress can only be made with the help of tips. Tips given by witnesses or individuals with new information can push a case forward and help solve the crime, even years later.
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Even though no concrete evidence links Jennifer Kesse's ex-boyfriend to her disappearance, he is considered a strong suspect.
13:07 - 13:46 (00:39)
Summary
Even though no concrete evidence links Jennifer Kesse's ex-boyfriend to her disappearance, he is considered a strong suspect. He takes a polygraph test, but crime junkies advise against taking these tests, as they are not admissible in court and do not accurately detect lies.
ChapterThe Power of Tips in Solving Cold Cases
EpisodeMURDERED: Amy Weidner
PodcastCrime Junkie
In cases where there is no evidence, tips from the public are crucial in pushing a case forward.
13:46 - 15:35 (01:49)
Summary
In cases where there is no evidence, tips from the public are crucial in pushing a case forward. It is sometimes the only way to progress a case, and can even bring justice to the families of victims.
ChapterThe Power of Tips in Solving Cold Cases
EpisodeMURDERED: Amy Weidner
PodcastCrime Junkie
Crimestoppers helps solve cold cases by keeping tipster anonymity, a crucial factor in cases where tipsters may be in danger.
15:35 - 17:16 (01:41)
Summary
Crimestoppers helps solve cold cases by keeping tipster anonymity, a crucial factor in cases where tipsters may be in danger.
ChapterThe Power of Tips in Solving Cold Cases
EpisodeMURDERED: Amy Weidner
PodcastCrime Junkie
A strange call from a possibly delusional man actually led to a cold case being reopened and solved, due to the similarities between the man's dream and the details of the actual crime.
17:16 - 18:53 (01:37)
Summary
A strange call from a possibly delusional man actually led to a cold case being reopened and solved, due to the similarities between the man's dream and the details of the actual crime.