269 || The 1979 Trial || Jeff MacDonald [Part 4]

269 || The 1979 Trial || Jeff MacDonald [Part 4]

From Military Murder by Mama Margot Productions LLC

May 18, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

This episode explores the 1979 federal trial of United States v. Jeffrey MacDonald and the subsequent appeals following the brutal murder of his family in 1970.

In the early morning hours of February 17, 1970, military police responded to an on base apartment in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Inside the home of Army doctor Jeffrey MacDonald, they discovered a horrific scene, his pregnant wife, Colette, and their two young daughters brutally murdered. Part 4 explores the 1979 federal trial of United States v. Jeffrey MacDonald and the following appeals. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members.  ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast  Facebook Group:  https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Mama Margot Productions LLC

Topics covered

  • military crime
  • true crime
  • 1979 trial
  • murder
  • appeals
  • Jeffrey MacDonald

Keywords

  • military murder
  • true crime podcast
  • Jeffrey MacDonald trial
  • Fort Bragg
  • 1970 murders
  • appeals
  • Colette MacDonald

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Places: Fort Bragg, North Carolina

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