Episode
INFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
51:50
Published: Mon Apr 26 2021
Description
In 1989 the small town of Lakeville, Indiana was rocked by the massacre of a pastor and his family. The pastor's only surviving son was ultimately convicted of this infamous crime but there is more to this twisted story than has ever been told before. On April 29th, 2021 (the 32nd anniversary of the crime) the audiochuck original podcast CounterClock will be releasing 20 episodes on this case to binge! Listen and determine for yourself if Jeff Pelley is guilty and right where he should be, serving a life sentence in prison. OR... if a pastor's secret past caught up to him and his son was wrongfully convicted for the crime. 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/infamous-prom-night-murders/
Chapters
Ashley Flowers and Britt discuss a well-known case of a pastor, his wife, and their two daughters who were brutally murdered in their home in Lakeville, Indiana, for seemingly no reason.
00:00 - 01:01 (01:01)
Summary
Ashley Flowers and Britt discuss a well-known case of a pastor, his wife, and their two daughters who were brutally murdered in their home in Lakeville, Indiana, for seemingly no reason. Although the case was eventually solved, there may be more to the story.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
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In 1989, members of a small church in a tight-knit community checked on a family who had failed to show up for church, only to discover a murder had taken place in the parsonage home.
01:01 - 06:13 (05:12)
Summary
In 1989, members of a small church in a tight-knit community checked on a family who had failed to show up for church, only to discover a murder had taken place in the parsonage home.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
PodcastCrime Junkie
A friend recalls discovering a crime scene of a murdered family, knowing that the killer was someone who knew the family intimately.
06:13 - 14:33 (08:20)
Summary
A friend recalls discovering a crime scene of a murdered family, knowing that the killer was someone who knew the family intimately. Meanwhile, the only surviving family member recounts to the police the normalcy of his last day with his family before the tragedy occurred.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
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Police believe the evidence suggests the family massacre was an inside job due to Bob Evans, who was shot in the back of the head, not showing any sign of being ambushed by someone who entered through the front or back door.
14:33 - 19:35 (05:01)
Summary
Police believe the evidence suggests the family massacre was an inside job due to Bob Evans, who was shot in the back of the head, not showing any sign of being ambushed by someone who entered through the front or back door.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
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Jeff leaves the Pelleys' house after the shooting and heads to prom like nothing happened, despite collecting all of the bullet casings and locking all doors and windows.
19:35 - 23:29 (03:53)
Summary
Jeff leaves the Pelleys' house after the shooting and heads to prom like nothing happened, despite collecting all of the bullet casings and locking all doors and windows. He does not seem to have a close relationship with the group who was at the house with him.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
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The investigation into the murder of Steve Branch delves into the possible time of death and the search for the murder weapon.
23:29 - 27:40 (04:11)
Summary
The investigation into the murder of Steve Branch delves into the possible time of death and the search for the murder weapon. Police suspect the killer had disposed of the weapon before meeting with Darla Routier.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
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The Unresolved podcast discusses the unsolved murders of the Gruber family in Germany and debates the possibility of Jeff Davies' involvement in the crime based on the perspective of Jessica Lane.
27:40 - 34:24 (06:44)
Summary
The Unresolved podcast discusses the unsolved murders of the Gruber family in Germany and debates the possibility of Jeff Davies' involvement in the crime based on the perspective of Jessica Lane.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
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Despite forensic evidence from the gruesome crime scene doing nothing to tie Jeff Pelly to the murder of his family, he was found guilty after 40 witnesses and 100 exhibits in trial.
34:24 - 39:55 (05:30)
Summary
Despite forensic evidence from the gruesome crime scene doing nothing to tie Jeff Pelly to the murder of his family, he was found guilty after 40 witnesses and 100 exhibits in trial.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
PodcastCrime Junkie
Counter Clock Season 2 dives into the unsolved Pelly family murders, a case that shook Florida in 1989, revealing shocking details about the tragic death of Pastor Bob's wife Dawn and her two daughters.
39:55 - 46:04 (06:09)
Summary
Counter Clock Season 2 dives into the unsolved Pelly family murders, a case that shook Florida in 1989, revealing shocking details about the tragic death of Pastor Bob's wife Dawn and her two daughters.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
PodcastCrime Junkie
A well-behaved service dog named Shadow accompanies her handler, Ryan, to the courthouse where she receives treats from many co-workers, prompting Ryan to limit treats to Fridays.
46:04 - 49:40 (03:35)
Summary
A well-behaved service dog named Shadow accompanies her handler, Ryan, to the courthouse where she receives treats from many co-workers, prompting Ryan to limit treats to Fridays. The courthouse also allows support, therapy, guide, and search dogs.
EpisodeINFAMOUS: Prom Night Murders
PodcastCrime Junkie
The Augusta Regional SPCA offers Pets for Seniors program that gives discounted adoption rates for senior citizens to adopt pets.
49:40 - 51:43 (02:03)
Summary
The Augusta Regional SPCA offers Pets for Seniors program that gives discounted adoption rates for senior citizens to adopt pets. There is a news article about Kara, a cute and sweet chocolate lab with a badge that made a huge impact during her career, and a memorial service was even held for her.