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Sneak peek: Murder in Pinyon Pines

July 27, 2018 / 03:33

This episode covers the tragic fire incident in Piñon Pines, California, resulting in the deaths of Vicki, John, and Becky. It discusses the investigation into the murders, focusing on suspects Robert Pape and Christian Smith. Key discussions include the discovery of Becky's body in a wheelbarrow and the implications of the evidence against the accused.

The episode begins with a personal account from a family member who recounts the devastating moment they learned about the fire. The emotional weight of the situation is highlighted as they reflect on the loss of their loved ones.

Details about the investigation reveal that Robert Pape had previously threatened Becky, raising suspicions about his involvement. The episode features insights from law enforcement regarding the evidence collected over the years.

As the narrative unfolds, the family member expresses their belief in the guilt of the accused, despite claims from Pape's family asserting their innocence. The episode emphasizes the complexity of the case and the long wait for justice.

Overall, the episode captures the pain of loss, the struggle for truth, and the impact of violence on families.

TLDR

A family recounts the tragic fire that killed three members and the investigation into the suspects involved.

Episode

3:33

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[Music] being in the military in law enforcement I've seen a lot of people die [Music]

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I've seen a lot of really bad things but you never think anything's gonna happen

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to you not that you're above it it always happens to somebody else [Music] nothing could prepared me for what

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actually happened [Music] the deputy showed up at my door all he said was you need to call your dad my

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dad started crying and he told me that there had been a fire at my mom's house the only people living in the house was

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my mom Vicki her boyfriend John and my little sister Becky we're still waiting for positive

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identification on three bodies found it a burned-out home in piñon pines we knew

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right away that everyone was dead maybe my mom fell asleep with a cigarette or a gas leak that what

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happened was much much worse I learned that Becky was found in a wheelbarrow apparently she had been

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placed in this and set on fire my baby sister was caught this was the front of the house and the

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wheelbarrow was found here we know that it was about to the spot because there were tracks rolled out that way why

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bring her body towards the front of the house we think it was two poseur and they wanted to leave some kind of symbol

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make it as personal as possible that's hate she was obviously the target and when I heard the wheelbarrow

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situation that's when I knew it was him hi Robert because he had threatened to kill her a lot of the evidence pointed

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toward Robert Pape and Christian Smith Robert Pape was Becky's ex-boyfriend Krishna Smith was robbery Papes

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best friend seven years seven years went by before anything happened yesterday police arrested 25-year olds Kristen

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Smith and Becky freed Lee's ex-boyfriend Robert Pape we know Robert and anyone who knows him knows how ridiculous the

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accusations are my son Christian saves lives he saved lives in Afghanistan he doesn't take

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lives there's no way it's all very obvious that there's no way Robert Pape and Kristin Smith are accused of three

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counts of murder [Music] and if you just look at all the evidence it just doesn't fit it doesn't work this

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is not the case that should we brought against these two men there is not a doubt in my mind that they have the

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right people I know that they do

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Episode Highlights

Tragic Fire Incident
A devastating fire claims the lives of a mother and her two children.
“We knew right away that everyone was dead.”
@ 01m 05s
July 27, 2018
Suspects Arrested
After seven years, police arrest two men in connection with the murders.
“There's no way Robert Pape and Kristin Smith are accused of three counts of murder.”
@ 02m 59s
July 27, 2018

Episode Quotes

You never think anything's gonna happen to you.
Sneak peek: Murder in Pinyon Pines
We knew right away that everyone was dead.
Sneak peek: Murder in Pinyon Pines
My baby sister was caught.
Sneak peek: Murder in Pinyon Pines
That's hate; she was obviously the target.
Sneak peek: Murder in Pinyon Pines
There's no way Robert Pape and Kristin Smith are accused of three counts of murder.
Sneak peek: Murder in Pinyon Pines

Key Moments

Military Experience00:03
Life-Altering News00:36
Family Tragedy00:42
Investigation Unfolds02:21
Doubt in Accusations02:59

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