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July 18, 2022

S6 Ep249: Final Curtain Call: Theatre of Pain - The Murders of Daniel Wozniak

Show Notes

This week’s episode details a murder that, at first glance, appears to be a cut-and-dried case of a lover’s quarrel turned deadly. Upon investigation, it is discovered to be a much more thought-out and sinister plan. When authorities uncover the real killer he turns out to be an actor who attempted to parlay his skills as a performer to pull off “the perfect crime”.

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