Blood Relatives, Episode 4

About this episode

Heidi investigates a crime scene filled with perplexing evidence and uncovers shocking flaws.

A bloody Bible, propped at an unlikely angle. A manor, locked from the inside. And a silencer, hidden under the stairs, and daubed with blood. Heidi digs into the evidence and uncovers shocking flaws. New Yorker subscribers get full, ad-free access to “Blood Relatives” and every season of In the Dark. In Apple Podcasts, tap the link at the top of the feed to subscribe or link an existing subscription. Or visit newyorker.com/dark to subscribe and listen in the New Yorker app. In the Dark has merch! Buy specially designed hats, T-shirts, and totes for yourself or a loved one at store.newyorker.com . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Topics covered

• true crime
• evidence analysis
• mystery
• forensics
• investigation

Keywords

• blood
• Bible
• manor
• silencer
• evidence
• investigation
• true crime

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Books & works: Blood Relatives

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