53. THE STORY BEHIND BLACK BIRD: Jessica Roach - Georgetown, IL 1993

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We kickoff Season 2 with the true story behind the hit Apple TV+ crime drama Black Bird. In 1993, two young women went missing - college freshman Tricia Reitler disappeared after taking a study break to pick up a soda and magazine from a market close to her dorm. Police believe she was abducted and has never been seen again. Jessica Roach was 15 years old when she was abducted near her home, and her remains were found across state lines six weeks later. Is one man responsible for ending the lives of both young women? And are there more to be found? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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