Casefile True Crime Case 278: Alma Tirtschke (Part 2/2)
Apr 6, 2024
In this podcast, the case of Alma Tirtschke is dissected, questioning the innocence of Colin Ross in her murder. The podcast explores witness testimonies, family alibis, questionable evidence, and emotional appeals. It delves into the aftermath of Alma's pardon and the pursuit of justice to clear Colin Ross's name.
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Family Alibi And Timeline
- Colin Ross's family insisted he was at the Australian Wine Saloon all afternoon and could not have committed the crime.
- Multiple family members testified they saw him home by midnight, and his brother Ronald would have woken if Colin left during the night.
Red-Haired Witness Mistaken Identity
- Florence Rucken (Flory) visited the saloon that afternoon and feared Olive Maddox had mistaken her red hair for Alma's.
- She later told Colin's legal team she saw no one in the private room before closing time.
Contradictory Witness Testimony
- Prosecution witness accounts were highly inconsistent on timings, actions and locations.
- The defense argued these contradictions made the case incoherent and unreliable.