Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case

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True Crime #237

In 1970, Mary Petry and Bill Sproat, two university students in love, were murdered in a Columbus, Ohio apartment. The crime was so brutal it drew comparisons to the Manson murders of the previous year. The case has never been solved. Host/Producer Justin Glanville and the sisters of the two victims track down friends, witnesses to the original investigation and the Columbus police to understand why the case remains unsolved, despite the existence of solid DNA evidence and the fact that police say they have a person of interest. Along the way, the three explore who really owns DNA collected at crime scenes – families or police? – and what it takes to bring new attention to a 53-year-old cold case in an era when police departments are struggling to attract new recruits.

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  • MadLoopy
    Good show
    Good show
  • AssociatingbyPinner***yuk
    Heartbreaking.
    Very good true crime pod. I realize you are constrained by CPD’s actions & communications, but please keep us updated. Keep applying pressure. Podcast led to case being worked again. Warning: unsolved, cliffhanger
  • GaryElectric28
    Among the best…
    So superb that I find myself asking, is it one of the GOAT? YES, it is.
  • Amanda Gamsby
    Just Great Storytelling
    This podcast is thorough, thoughtful, sensitive, respectful, and informative. I loved it and I can’t wait for updates.
  • Jmbooker1
    Very well done
    I really enjoyed this podcast.
  • Ndelaney
    Great Podcast
    A great podcast. Well researched and delivered to listeners in an understandable way. Grateful that this case is being looked in to more closely.
  • Betsor
    Heartfelt Determination
    I’m really absorbed in this story, which I had never heard of before. The podcaster has teamed up with a sister of the victims, and they are determined to dog the Columbus police until DNA is extensively tested.
  • Seeker7171
    Solve 70’s Case with 21st Century Methods?
    Riveting because the author’s parents are personally connected to the victims of this long-unsolved murders case. Dogged retrospective reporting provides an excellent review of basic crime scene investigation and analysis history.
  • Osusnoopy1
    Less music
    Just a little too much music throughout. It’s actually taking away from the story.
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