Let’s Start From The Top // Jeffrey MacDonald // Part 3
From Military Murder by Mama Margot Productions LLC
May 4, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
This episode explores the background of Jeffrey and Colette MacDonald and the events surrounding the infamous murder case.
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 3 explores Jeffrey and Colette MacDonald’s upbringing, what happened between the Article 32 hearing and the 1979 trial, and the book Fatal Vision. ⸻ 🎧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! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Gusto: Visit gusto.com/MMP for 3 free months of payroll! ⸻ 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 info@truenativemedia.com Learn more…
People in this episode
Host: Mama Margot
Topics covered
- military crime
- true crime
- murder investigation
- legal proceedings
- family tragedy
Keywords
- Jeffrey MacDonald
- Colette MacDonald
- Fort Bragg
- murder
- Fatal Vision
- true crime
- military police
Sponsors
Gusto
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Fatal Vision
Places: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
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