Crime Junkie

SERIAL KILLER: Todd Kohlhepp

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Aug 6, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Four Murders At The Superbike Store

  • On November 6, 2003, Noel arrived at Superbike Store and found four people shot dead, including the owner and his mother.
  • Noel used the store landline to call 911 and initially reported all four deceased before police arrived.
INSIGHT

DNA Mix-Up Misled Investigation

  • Investigators accidentally swapped DNA samples and spent 18 months suspecting Scott's wife, Melissa.
  • Retesting cleared Melissa and revealed a lab/sample identification error that misled the investigation.
ADVICE

Recheck Leads Instead Of Fixating

  • Police should prioritize current leads over long-held suspicions to avoid wasted resources.
  • Re-examine witness lists and unresponsive contacts early to catch suspects who otherwise blend in.
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