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The 1985 Murders That Shook Ethel: A Decades-Long Pursuit of Justice

The 1985 Murders That Shook Ethel: A Decades-Long Pursuit of Justice

Season 3 Episode 61 Published 1 year, 5 months ago
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In this episode of Crime Time, Inc., we delve into the chilling 1985 murders of Ed and Minnie Maurin in the small town of Ethel. This case highlights the complexities and twists of a seemingly simple crime that spiraled into a decades-long search for truth. From the initial mysterious disappearance, the shocking discovery of their bodies on Christmas Eve, to false leads and a renewed investigation that culminated in an arrest decades later, this episode explores how fear, silence, and determination played pivotal roles in the pursuit of justice.


00:00 Introduction to the 1985 Maurin Murders

01:03 The Discovery of the Crime Scene

02:03 Initial Theories and Dead Ends

04:06 A Son's Relentless Pursuit of Justice

04:38 False Leads and Sting Operations

06:22 A New Lead Emerges

08:24 The Riff Brothers and the Alaska Connection

09:50 The Trial and Verdict

11:26 Reflections on Justice and Closure

About Crime Time Inc.

Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.

This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.

Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.

Two crime worlds. One podcast.

New episodes released regularly throughout the season.




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