Darlene Hulse was forcibly taken from her home in Argos, Indiana on August 17, 1984. Her two oldest daughters witnessed the attack but they didn’t recognize the man who took their mother. Though Darlene’s body would be found a day later, just six miles from her home, her killer has evaded law enforcement for almost four decades and her case has remained cold…until now.After a year long investigation, we’re uncovering new facts and speaking with witnesses and suspects who have never been spoke to before in hopes of finally answering the question, who murdered Darlene Hulse?All 15 episodes are available for you to listen to RIGHT NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. Brought to you by CarMax. Car buying reimagined. Find a car you’ll love at CarMax.com.
Crime Junkie presents the first three episodes of the story of Darlene Arden, who was murdered in a small Indiana town in 1984. The case has left a lasting impact on listeners and continues to haunt them.
A woman recounts the terrifying experience of a man breaking into her home and attacking her mother while she was home alone, highlighting the importance of being vigilant and prepared for emergencies.
Two girls run to their grandparents' house completely naked and discover a strange car parked in their driveway.
After the police arrived at a house in response to a disturbance call, they found a blood trail leading from the front door to the living room carpet. With guns drawn, they proceeded to search the house to see if anyone else was inside.
Melissa and Marie have different perceptions of the color blue-green, causing a miscommunication in a criminal investigation.
Harvey Hulse, Darlie Routier's father, was interviewed after his daughter's conviction and said that the crime was shocking to him because he had just seen Darlene and the girls the morning of the murder. He also discussed the appearance of the knife used in the crime and potential evidence tampering.
Walter Grossnickel stumbled upon a mysterious form in the woods while examining land for his timber operations in Argus, Indiana in 1984.
After discovering Darlene's body, authorities worked to process the crime scene and search the woods for any other evidence. Her body was eventually taken to the morgue in Plymouth for further investigation.
The car spotted outside Darlene Ferrin's house had a homemade paint job similar to the one described by a witness. A private investigator also determined that Darlene died between 8:30 am and noon on August 17th.
In episode three of The Deck Investigates podcast, the investigators received a call from a man who claimed that his friend might be involved in Darlene's murder. The episode ends with a cliffhanger as the investigation continues to unfold.