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Crime Junkie February 9, 2026 55s

The Murder that Started it All #crimejunkie #truecrime

Summary

This transcript revisits the unsolved murder of a retired judge, initially suspected as mistaken identity or revenge, but revealed by the victim's dying words to be vigilante justice gone wrong. The case, though solved by Detective Bobby Moore with convictions, had a profound and life-altering impact on him, leading into a larger narrative of corruption and violence affecting the town. The ultimate takeaway is that vigilantism, driven by a desire for justice, can tragically result in unintended and devastating consequences.

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