No Witnesses: Russell Smrekar

The friendly town of Lincoln, Illinois, was devastated by the tragedies of 1976. A 19-year-old student disappeared from his home, a middle-aged realtor was abducted from her car, and a young, popular couple was found shot to death in their small trailer. Former Lincoln College student, Russell Smrekar, was arrested for the murder of the couple, but police remained clueless about the disappearance cases. But then, as he lay dying in jail 36 years later, Smrekar admitted that he was the only living person who knew what happened to the individuals who disappeared. Smrekar’s confession finally solves the mysterious cases and explains why anyone who was prepared to give testimony against him, was sure to die. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices