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MURDERED: The Coleman Family

Sep 3, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Discovery Of The Killings

  • On May 5, 2009 Detective Barlow found the Colemans' home covered in red spray paint and discovered Garrett dead in his bed; all family members had been strangled.
  • Chris was notified, collapsed outside, and later underwent a six-hour interview at the station.
INSIGHT

Timeline Contradictions And Red Flags

  • Medical examiner estimated time of death between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m., before Chris left for the gym, contradicting his timeline.
  • Investigators noted Chris's unusual emotional response and hidden forearm bruises that raised suspicion.
ANECDOTE

Affair With Wife's Friend

  • Police discovered Chris had a romantic relationship with Tara, who was Sherry's high-school friend, and explicit images and messages between them.
  • Tara corroborated a long affair and turned over her devices full of compromising files to investigators.
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