Episode Summary
When Julie Kibuishi’s body is discovered in Sam Herr’s apartment, investigators immediately launch a manhunt to track Sam down. But things take an unexpected turn when a new suspect places himself front and center, and confesses to a crime so callous, it’s as if it’s a movie.
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Episode Info
Julie Kibuishi and Samuel Herr
Sam and his father, Steve Herr
Sam’s neighbors, Dan Wozniak and Dan’s fiancé, Rachel Buffet
23-year-old Julie Kibuishi
Dan Wozniak
Army Veteran, 26-year-old Sam Herr
Rachel Buffet
Dan and Rachel performing in a musical shortly after Sam Herr was killed
Episode Source Material
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