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57: The Christmas Murder of Michelle Martinko: A Cold Case Solved by a Single Drop of Blood | True Crime Sleep Stories
In this chilling holiday-season episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we delve into the brutal 1979 murder of 18-year-old Michelle Martinko in a Cedar Rapids mall parking lot. For nearly four decades, her killer lived freely just an hour away, until groundbreaking DNA technology and genetic genealogy finally brought justice. Host Kelli Brink shares the full story, including eerie coincidences, lingering questions, and her own shocking personal connection to the case.
As always, lock your doors and hold your loved ones close this holiday season.
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