About this episode
This episode examines the Pelley family murders and the investigation surrounding Jeff Pelley.
In April 1989, four members of the Pelley family were brutally murdered inside their Indiana church parsonage just hours before prom. Investigators quickly focused on 17-year-old Jeff Pelley, but the case against him was entirely circumstantial and filled with lingering questions. Over the decades, the murders have sparked debate, allegations of tunnel vision, alternate theories, and claims of wrongful conviction. In this two-part episode, we examine the complicated dynamics inside the blended Pelley family, the timeline prosecutors built their case around, the evidence both for and against Jeff, and the questions that still surround the murders more than 35 years later. Support us on Patreon Today's snacks: Carada Choc Ball and Cheetos Puffs Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle
People in this episode
Hosts: Tina, Rich
Topics covered
- Pelley family murders
- true crime
- wrongful conviction
- investigation
- family dynamics
Keywords
- Pelley family
- murders
- Indiana
- true crime
- wrongful conviction
- investigation
- evidence
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Indiana
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