Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case Go to Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case

The Unsolved Case of the Murder of Two Students

In 1970, Mary and Bill, two university students in love, were brutally murdered in a Columbus, Ohio The case has never been solved. To understand why, Host/Producer Justin Glanville and the sisters of the victims track down friends, witnesses and the Columbus police. They also explore what it takes to bring new attention to a 50-year-old cold case.

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And She Was Gone

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A woman who shared a ride to Columbus with Mary recalls Mary was adamant about waiting for Bill to pick her up from a hotel lobby, which Mary's brother finds puzzling. Podcast host Justin Glanville explores a possible connection between the crime and Mary's travels to France. Justin and Martha Petry struggle to make contact with the Columbus police.

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6. Behind the “Blue Wall” (Sort Of)

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A Crime of Passion?

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A Dimly-Lit Welcome

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