320. Unpunished Predator: The Murder of Nona Dirksmeyer

 In December 2005, a beautiful young woman named Nona Dirksmeyer was brutally murdered in her Arkansas apartment. Her death was a shock, starting a mystery that still isn't solved.

The hunt for Nona's killer was messy. Police botched the investigation, and there were multiple trials, but no one was ever found guilty. Nona's killer is still free, walking among us.

Join Jen and Cam as they discuss "Unpunished Predator: The Murder of Nona Dirksmeyer."

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Research & Writing by Lauretta Allen

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