On the Trail of a Killer: The Murder of Megan McDonald

A beautiful young woman just starting to celebrate her independence is brutally murdered after reluctantly meeting up with a former boyfriend. Over the course of 2 decades police have meticulously explored evidence in the case and methodically reconstructed a timeline of her final hours, all of which led them to a suspect. During the production of this episode in 2023, police made an arrest. And even though they have identified their suspect, the story of the investigation is so compelling, APB Cold Case wanted to share with our listeners the intriguing details that led police to hone in on one man.For timeline, map and photos, check out our show notes at:https://apbcoldcase.com/show-notes

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