Episode

CAPTURED: Denver Hammer Killer
Description
In the 1980s the Denver area was terrorized by a hammer-wielding mad man. But as fast as the attacks started, they suddenly stopped. Leaving the area to wonder if the mad man was dead or had moved on to another place. Once answers came, decades later the public would learn that the truth was much more concerning.For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/captured-denver-hammer-killer/
Chapters
Sherry Marler was waiting for her mom at a bus stop when she was abducted, never to be seen again.
00:00 - 02:20 (02:20)
Summary
Sherry Marler was waiting for her mom at a bus stop when she was abducted, never to be seen again. This is her story.
EpisodeCAPTURED: Denver Hammer Killer
PodcastCrime Junkie
Flight attendant Donna Dixon became a victim of the Night Stalker when he stumbled upon her garage door left open late at night and decided to enter and murder her.
02:20 - 10:17 (07:56)
Summary
Flight attendant Donna Dixon became a victim of the Night Stalker when he stumbled upon her garage door left open late at night and decided to enter and murder her.
EpisodeCAPTURED: Denver Hammer Killer
PodcastCrime Junkie
The host discusses the misconceptions people have about law enforcement procedures and processes with an example of a missing couple case where the police were slow to respond.
10:17 - 17:47 (07:29)
Summary
The host discusses the misconceptions people have about law enforcement procedures and processes with an example of a missing couple case where the police were slow to respond.
EpisodeCAPTURED: Denver Hammer Killer
PodcastCrime Junkie
The police are on the hunt for a black man responsible for a hammer attack in Aurora, while investigating numerous leads and following calls from the public.
17:47 - 23:20 (05:33)
Summary
The police are on the hunt for a black man responsible for a hammer attack in Aurora, while investigating numerous leads and following calls from the public. Investigator Walker believes the criminal to be unsophisticated based on the minimal items taken from victims.
EpisodeCAPTURED: Denver Hammer Killer
PodcastCrime Junkie
A woman described her attacker to the police stating that he was a small person to person criminal, probably with a petty criminal history, who wore blue jeans, a multicolored shirt, and fuzzy gloves.
23:20 - 33:08 (09:48)
Summary
A woman described her attacker to the police stating that he was a small person to person criminal, probably with a petty criminal history, who wore blue jeans, a multicolored shirt, and fuzzy gloves.
EpisodeCAPTURED: Denver Hammer Killer
PodcastCrime Junkie
An escaped prisoner evades a police officer by changing clothes in a nearby store and disappearing among the crowds.
33:08 - 37:03 (03:55)
Summary
An escaped prisoner evades a police officer by changing clothes in a nearby store and disappearing among the crowds.
EpisodeCAPTURED: Denver Hammer Killer
PodcastCrime Junkie
Despite DNA evidence found on the victim's clothing and the murder weapon, the culprit was not identified for several years due to a lack of action by the prison administration where the perpetrator was being held.
37:03 - 41:24 (04:21)
Summary
Despite DNA evidence found on the victim's clothing and the murder weapon, the culprit was not identified for several years due to a lack of action by the prison administration where the perpetrator was being held.
EpisodeCAPTURED: Denver Hammer Killer
PodcastCrime Junkie
The episode discusses the case of Jeffrey McDonald, accused of killing his family without apparent motive, and introduces Rona, a dog trained in forensic investigation, who helped with the case.
41:24 - 50:36 (09:11)
Summary
The episode discusses the case of Jeffrey McDonald, accused of killing his family without apparent motive, and introduces Rona, a dog trained in forensic investigation, who helped with the case.
EpisodeCAPTURED: Denver Hammer Killer
PodcastCrime Junkie
Learn about the inspiring story of Rona, a dog who was rescued from a trash bin, overcame her struggles, and found a loving home in Laguna Beach.
50:36 - 51:21 (00:44)
Summary
Learn about the inspiring story of Rona, a dog who was rescued from a trash bin, overcame her struggles, and found a loving home in Laguna Beach. Also, discover the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter and their efforts to protect and find homes for pets.