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EPISODE · Jul 19, 2026 · 1H 28M

#50: The Christine Jessop Case - How DNA Finally Solved a 36-Year-Old Murder

from Nightwatch Files · host Harper Finley

In October 1984, nine-year-old Christine Jessop vanished from her quiet Ontario neighborhood. Three months later, her body was discovered in a wooded area more than 50 kilometers away, launching one of the most controversial murder investigations in Canadian history.Decades later, a revolutionary breakthrough in forensic genetic genealogy would finally uncover the truth and force a nation to confront the cost of investigative tunnel vision.In this episode, we examine the murder of Christine Jessop, the failures, and the DNA technology that ultimately solved a case once thought impossible to close.Listener discretion is advised.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nightwatch-files--6484889/support.📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightwatchfiles/ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573576827447&sk=about www.nightwatchfiles.comSUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREEJoin our Patreon and unlock ad-free episodes directly in Apple Podcasts or Spotify after you connect your Patreon account. You can also join the Supporters Club for an ad-free experience.Both go for just $3/month, sign up from the links below.Ad-Free EpisodesPatreon: patreon.com/NightwatchFilesApple (after joining): bit.ly/4i7XcNWSpotify (after joining): bit.ly/4oVVEsTSupporters Club: bit.ly/497ciAmSupport UsKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nightwatchfilesMerch Shop: https://nightwatchfiles.com/storeProduction note: The host’s voice is digitally generated and extensively edited to meet our quality standards. All stories, research, and scripts are created by real people.

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