Killer Savagely Slays Woman While Her Child Sleeps

About this episode

This episode explores the brutal murder of Jessie Halliday and the subsequent investigation that revealed the shocking details of the crime.

Discover the shocking true crime story of Jessie Halliday, a devoted mother brutally murdered while her infant son slept safely just feet away. Set in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this chilling case explores domestic violence, jealousy-fueled murder, and criminal investigation as detectives uncover how Lacey Monroe, a former friend, carried out the attack using a spare key, influenced by Jessie’s ex-boyfriend Brandon Keller. Follow the police investigation, DNA evidence, phone records, and high-profile trial that revealed the full story. This episode of True Crime Case Files dives deep into murder mysteries, psychological manipulation, first-degree murder, and the lasting impact on Jessie’s family and community. Perfect for fans of real-life crime stories, cold cases solved, and crime documentaries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-case-files--6127499/support . Hey True Crime Case Solvers, want more exclusive in-depth true crime full of exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else? CLICK HERE or just search True Crime Case Files on Youtube. We're waiting for you...

People in this episode

Host: Ed O'Leahy

Topics covered

• domestic violence
• murder investigation
• psychological manipulation
• first-degree murder
• impact on family
• true crime

Keywords

• true crime
• murder mystery
• domestic violence
• cold case
• criminal investigation
• psychological manipulation
• trial

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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