Part 1 | GROOMED, KIDNAPPED, KILLED: The Case of Maryann Measles

Part 1 | GROOMED, KIDNAPPED, KILLED: The Case of Maryann Measles

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February 17, 2026 · 1h 44m · Season 2 · Episode 2

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This episode explores the tragic murder of 13-year-old Maryann Measles and the events leading to her death.

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. In Part 1 of our deep dive into the murder of Maryann Measles, we begin by understanding who Maryann was — and how the events that led to her death began to unfold.Maryann was a 13-year-old from New Milford, Connecticut, whose 1997 murder devastated her community and ultimately led to the convictions of eight individuals, ages 16 to 24, for aggravated assault, rape, and murder. Despite the shocking nature of the crime, the case never received the national attention many believe it deserved. In this episode of Criminal Appeal, we humanize Maryann through the voices of those who knew and loved her, while also examining the early dynamics that shaped this tragedy. We explore the timeline of events, the social environment surrounding the group involved, and the psychological factors that may have contributed to how the situation escalated. Listen to Part 2 ! 🔔 Next episode drops February 24th... 🔔 Subscribe for More True Crime This episode is made possible by ‪ Ventura Law | The Accident Law Firm __________________________________ Listen on your audio…

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Host: Dr. Casey Jordan

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