About this episode

The episode discusses the brutal murder of Leslie Preer and the investigation that followed, highlighting the unexpected DNA evidence found at the crime scene.

In 2001, Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered, her body left in the shower of her home in the wealthy suburbs of Washington, D.C. Investigators initially set their sights on Leslie’s husband as the prime suspect — until bombshell DNA evidence revealed the presence of an "unknown male" at the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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