Digest

In January 1994, the small town of South Shore, Kentucky, experienced a chilling discovery: the body of Evelyn Fleck, found in her backyard under a refrigerator. The case, now 30 years old, remains unsolved, with varying degrees of activity in the investigation. The episode delves into the timeline of events, focusing on the victim's last known contacts, including her estranged husband, Jerry Fleck, and two men who gave her a ride home the day before her death. The hosts discuss the inconsistencies in Jerry's alibi and the possibility of multiple perpetrators. They also explore the potential significance of missing cash from the victim's home and the presence of three different cigarette brands in an ashtray, suggesting multiple individuals were present in the house. The episode concludes with a plea for anyone with information to contact the Kentucky State Police, emphasizing the belief that someone knows something that could help solve this cold case.

Outlines

00:00:13

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the episode and the hosts, Nick and the Captain, who are sipping on a beer called Revenge of the Muffin Man from Suscajana Brewing Company. They also thank their patrons who donated to the beer fund.

00:02:04

The Unsolved Murder of Evelyn Fleck

This Chapter dives into the details of the unsolved murder of Evelyn Fleck in South Shore, Kentucky, in 1994. The victim was found dead under a refrigerator in her backyard, and the case remains unsolved. The hosts discuss the timeline of events, the victim's last known contacts, and the potential suspects.

00:22:56

Suspects and Evidence

This Chapter focuses on the potential suspects in the case, including Evelyn's estranged husband, Jerry Fleck, and two men who gave her a ride home the day before her death. The hosts analyze the inconsistencies in Jerry's alibi and the possibility of multiple perpetrators. They also explore the potential significance of missing cash from the victim's home and the presence of three different cigarette brands in an ashtray, suggesting multiple individuals were present in the house.

00:51:39

Call to Action

This Chapter concludes the episode with a plea for anyone with information to contact the Kentucky State Police. The hosts emphasize the belief that someone knows something that could help solve this cold case.

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Q&A

• What are the inconsistencies in Jerry Fleck's alibi for the night of Evelyn's murder?

  Jerry initially told police he last saw Evelyn at 3 p.m. the day before her death, but later changed his story to say he was at the house at 8 p.m. This change, coupled with the fact that he had a key to the house and there was no sign of forced entry, makes his alibi suspect.

• What evidence suggests that multiple individuals were present in Evelyn's house on the night of her murder?

  The presence of three different cigarette brands in an ashtray, along with the fact that Evelyn was a smoker, suggests that at least two other people were in the house with her. This, combined with the fact that two men gave her a ride home that evening, further supports the possibility of multiple perpetrators.

• Why is the Kentucky State Police confident that the murder of Evelyn Fleck is solvable?

  The police believe that someone knows something about the case and that this information could be crucial to solving it. They are encouraging anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that all information will be kept confidential and diligently pursued.

• What is the significance of the missing cash from Evelyn's home?

  The missing cash, while not confirmed, could suggest a robbery motive. However, the hosts point out that the estranged husband, Jerry, had access to the house and could have been the one to remove the money, potentially planting the seed of a robbery motive in the minds of investigators.

• What is the hosts' theory about how Evelyn's murder may have unfolded?

  The hosts believe that Jerry Fleck may have been watching his wife and saw her with two men who went into the house. He may have waited until they left and then used his key to enter the house, killing Evelyn in her bed. He then attempted to move her body but was thwarted by the blizzard conditions and panicked, leaving her under the refrigerator.

Show Notes