The Murder of Michelle Martinko - Westdale Mall, 1979

In December 1979, 18-year-old Michelle Marie Martinko, a high school senior from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to Westdale Mall to shop for a winter coat. But she never made it home. Michelle was found brutally stabbed in her car in the mall parking lot, sparking one of Iowa’s most haunting cold cases.This episode examines the chilling details of the crime, the early suspects, and the painstaking investigation that stretched over four decades. We explore how new technology finally brought justice and closure to a case that haunted a community for years.Connect with Us: 📌 Facebook Group: Housewives of True Crime Group 📷 Instagram & TikTok: @housewivesoftruecrimeSupport the Podcast: 🎧 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29459918 💸 Donations: https://redcircle.com/housewives-of-true-crime/donationsWebsite: 🌐 www.housewivesoftruecrime.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns and use my code acorns.com/clink for a great deal: https://www.acorns.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy