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Retired detective still haunted by Gellert cold case

March 15, 2015 / 01:53

This episode discusses the unsolved murder case of Amy Gall, featuring retired Bard County detective Don Brown. The conversation takes place on the anniversary of Amy's death, with hosts Bunny and Bob Leighton reflecting on the tragic events of March 20, 1994. Don Brown shares details about the investigation, including the brutal attack on Bunny and Bob in their home and Amy's desperate attempt to seek help.

Don recalls the night of the murder, emphasizing the challenges faced during the investigation. He expresses his ongoing obsession with finding the killer, highlighting the belief that no crime is perfect and that evidence may still exist.

The episode captures the emotional weight of the case, as Don continues to support Amy's family in dealing with their memories and grief. The discussions reveal the lasting impact of the tragedy on the community and the unresolved nature of the crime.

TLDR

Retired detective Don Brown reflects on the unsolved murder of Amy Gall and its lasting impact on her family.

Episode

1:53
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hey Don retired Bard County detective Don Brown comes to Bunny and Bob leighton's home every year on March 20th
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thanks for coming I really appreciate this the last day of Amy gall's life every year he comes on the anniversary
00:00:18
and spends that evening with us father God father we love you it's so good to see Don again Lord he helps Amy's mother
00:00:25
and her stepfather deal with the memories amen it is without question in Bard County's most notorious unsolved
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case Dom was the lead investigator on the case back in 1994 I always question myself did I miss
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something on the night of the murder a massed intruder ambushed Bunny and Bob inside their home viciously stabbing
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them Amy arrived later and was attacked in the driveway that's where uh Amy ran out of badly wounded and losing blood
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Amy ran for help and Came Upon two people in a parked car Amy walked up she said help me I've been stabbed
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and then she collapsed here the attacker is believed to have jumped a fence and headed in the direction of the ocean and
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did you search or find the mask or gloves did he drop anything along the way it was searched by a another of
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people and uh found nothing to this day the case remains un solved Don Brown has
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long since retired but that hasn't stopped his obsession with the killer or Killers who got away there's no such
00:01:39
thing as a perfect crime something was there either got destroyed or it's been overlooked

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Episode Highlights

  • The Last Day of Amy Gall's Life
    A poignant reflection on the tragic events surrounding Amy Gall's final moments.
    “This the last day of Amy gall's life”
    @ 00m 11s
    March 15, 2015
  • The Unsolved Case
    Bard County's most notorious unsolved case still haunts the community and investigators.
    “The case remains unsolved”
    @ 01m 28s
    March 15, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • God father we love you it's so good to see Don again.
    Retired detective still haunted by Gellert cold case
  • Did I miss something on the night of the murder?
    Retired detective still haunted by Gellert cold case
  • There's no such thing as a perfect crime.
    Retired detective still haunted by Gellert cold case

Key Moments

  • Emotional Reunion00:20
  • Haunting Doubts00:36
  • Unsolved Mystery01:28