60. Murdered: Kristin O’Connell (Pt 5) If

This is the 5th part in a series. Please listen to episodes 56 through 59 first.

Today, we’re talking about more twists and turns in a 37-year-long investigation. Plus; DNA, mishandled evidence, and advocacy.

Thank you to Jolynn Rice, founder of Cold Case Advocacy. Visit her website:

Home - Cold Case Advocacy

This is Kristin’s story, told by those who are fighting for her.

CALL TO ACTION

Kristin’s case CAN be solved. Please sign the petition and demand that the NYSP use an outside lab to test the DNA:

Change.Org

If you have any information about Kristin’s case and want to submit a tip, please do so by contacting:

Peter McCadden of the New York State Police:

(585)398-4125

You can also share this episode and Kristin’s story on social media - there is power in numbers and someone knows something.

To get more information about Kristin’s case, visit my friends at:

Murdered: Kristin O'Connell | Ovid, NY | Uncovered

Make sure to join the Facebook Group:

Justice for Kristin O'Connell

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Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn Gandhi

Sound Editing by moInspo

Music by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay

Music by Olexy from Pixabay

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This episode was made possible thanks to the following people:

Courtney Fenner, Christopher Pavlik & Jolynn Rice

The investigative work of Noel Hotchkiss & Preston Felton

The family & friends of Kristin: Phyllis O’Connell, Barb Baer, Shannon Harris, Phil Riedel

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MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 51 Motion for Reconsideration/Motion to Amend. The Court hereby ORDERS that Plaintiffs' motion for reconsideration is DENIED; and the Court further ORDERS that Plaintiffs 9; motion to amend their complaint is GRANTED; and the Court further ORDERS that Plaintiffs shall file and serve their amended complaint within TWENTY (20) DAYS of the date of this Memorandum-Decision and Order; and the Court further ORDERS that the dispositive motion deadline shall be extended until June 10, 2012; and the Court further ORDERS that the Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Memorandum-Decision and Order on all parties in accordance with the Local Rules. Signed by U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino on 4/24/12. (ban) (justia.com)

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