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MURDERED: Harvey and Jeannette Crewe
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1:02:27
Published: Mon Jan 25 2021
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A shockingly brutal crime rocks a rural New Zealand community, but the fallout has bigger consequences than anyone could ever have imagined.  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/murdered-harvey-jeannette-crewe/ 

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The town of Pukakawa, a small farming community in New Zealand, was rocked by a murder that eventually led to a loss of faith in the country's law enforcement system in the 1970s.
00:00 - 02:35 (02:35)
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New Zealand
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The town of Pukakawa, a small farming community in New Zealand, was rocked by a murder that eventually led to a loss of faith in the country's law enforcement system in the 1970s.

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MURDERED: Harvey and Jeannette Crewe
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A neglected toddler was found in a home covered in urine and feces.
02:35 - 09:09 (06:33)
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Neglect
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A neglected toddler was found in a home covered in urine and feces. The police's theory is that the dryer had been running for five days.

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MURDERED: Harvey and Jeannette Crewe
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Police conduct an extensive search and discover blood on multiple items in and around Leonard's farm, bringing in a doctor to confirm its presence and collecting samples for analysis.
09:09 - 15:58 (06:49)
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Crime
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Police conduct an extensive search and discover blood on multiple items in and around Leonard's farm, bringing in a doctor to confirm its presence and collecting samples for analysis.

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MURDERED: Harvey and Jeannette Crewe
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This episode explores the unsolved case of the Crewe family murders, which occurred in New Zealand in 1970, and the multiple theories and controversial investigations surrounding the case.
15:58 - 22:38 (06:39)
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true crime
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This episode explores the unsolved case of the Crewe family murders, which occurred in New Zealand in 1970, and the multiple theories and controversial investigations surrounding the case.

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MURDERED: Harvey and Jeannette Crewe
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The inquiry delves into the life of Jeanette, who had an interesting relationship with Arthur, the victim.
22:38 - 29:33 (06:55)
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Relationship
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The inquiry delves into the life of Jeanette, who had an interesting relationship with Arthur, the victim. They exchanged gifts and letters while Jeanette was overseas, indicating that Arthur may have wanted more from her, but their connection wasn't entirely romantic.

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New evidence, including a car axle and wire samples, have been found in the investigation of Jeanette and Harvey's murder case.
29:33 - 37:21 (07:47)
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Crime
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New evidence, including a car axle and wire samples, have been found in the investigation of Jeanette and Harvey's murder case. Another witness also comes forward, claiming to have heard gunshots around the time of their death.

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Bruce potentially switched out evidence cartridges during Arthur's second trial, causing a mismatch in evidence.
37:21 - 44:53 (07:31)
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Law
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Bruce potentially switched out evidence cartridges during Arthur's second trial, causing a mismatch in evidence.

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The lead detective, Bruce, allegedly tampered with evidence in the Arthur Allan Thomas case by ordering a forensic scientist, Dr. Sprott, to get away from the evidence.
44:53 - 48:49 (03:56)
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police misconduct
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The lead detective, Bruce, allegedly tampered with evidence in the Arthur Allan Thomas case by ordering a forensic scientist, Dr. Sprott, to get away from the evidence. During the second trial, a forensic scientist found that the cartridge in Arthur's garage had never been fired, raising concerns about the validity of the case.

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The Crewe family murders, which occurred in 1970 in New Zealand, captivated the nation and remained unsolved for decades.
48:49 - 55:10 (06:20)
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Crewe Murders
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The Crewe family murders, which occurred in 1970 in New Zealand, captivated the nation and remained unsolved for decades. Despite a review into the investigation, the true killer of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe remains unknown.

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A father implements a rule about not allowing the family pet on the furniture after his daughter's pet rabbit leaves dead skin and fur on the sofa.
55:10 - 59:09 (03:59)
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Pets
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A father implements a rule about not allowing the family pet on the furniture after his daughter's pet rabbit leaves dead skin and fur on the sofa.

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Learn about Jasper, a beloved furry friend who went through therapy to overcome health issues, and how his story is being used to support a volunteer-based rescue foundation.
59:09 - 1:02:25 (03:16)
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Pets, Animal Welfare
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Learn about Jasper, a beloved furry friend who went through therapy to overcome health issues, and how his story is being used to support a volunteer-based rescue foundation.

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MURDERED: Harvey and Jeannette Crewe
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