Crime Junkie MURDERED: Peggy Reome
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Apr 5, 2021 
A mother of three, Peggy Reome, mysteriously disappears, leaving behind unanswered questions. Investigators unravel the truth after 15 years, discovering her body in a trunk inside a suspicious storage shed. The case involves a strained relationship, criminal history, and child sex abuse charges. The episode also highlights the importance of preventing child abuse through communication, awareness, and seeking justice for victims.
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Eviction Destroyed Early Forensic Evidence
- The landlord evicted George and Peggy and disposed of their belongings, including a mattress with a six- to eight-inch bloodstain, destroying potential early physical evidence.
- The landlord assumed the stain was menstrual blood and discarded everything before police could examine it.
Ask Open Questions To Uncover Small Leads
- Small seemingly irrelevant details can break cold cases, so investigators should ask open-ended questions and follow up on offhand remarks.
- The detective asked George's ex-wife if anything made her 'scratch your head' and learned about the secret storage unit.
Probation Forms Revealed A Hidden Storage Unit
- George repeatedly lied about renting a storage unit on his probation forms, and that omission provided the probable cause needed to search the unit years later.
- Investigators used his false 'no' answers on official forms to secure a warrant and open the shed in 2004.