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Sneak peek: The Shape of a Killer

December 13, 2019 / 02:43

This episode covers the murder of Cathy Blair, the investigation led by Carrie Scanlon, and the connection to another murder of an elderly couple. It features insights from Derek Israel, who worked in the Homicide Unit.

Cathy Blair was described as a larger-than-life figure and a beloved choir director. Her murder raised questions about safety and the fear of intruders, particularly for women.

The investigation revealed similarities between Cathy Blair's murder and that of an elderly couple, leading investigators to suspect a serial killer in Austin. Carrie Scanlon, the lead investigator, shares her experiences and the challenges faced during the case.

Key moments include the use of a thermal scope to capture video of the suspected murderer approaching Cathy Blair's home, which provided crucial evidence in the case.

TLDR

Cathy Blair's murder leads to a serial killer investigation in Austin, revealing shocking connections to another violent crime.

Episode

2:43
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personally I could sort of relate to Kathy Blair and just thinking about what that would be like as a woman to be home
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alone that is the boogieman story every woman's powerful and intruders in your house someone is stabbing you
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[Music] this is a case that sticks with you throughout your life my name is Derek
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Israel I was working in the Homicide Unit when this case occurred my name is Carrie Scanlon and I was the lead
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investigator on Cathy Blair murder Cathy was a larger than life she's my big sister I have always
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thought everything Kathy did was amazing how would you describe her from a student's perspective she was so kind
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just believed in me wholeheartedly it still makes no sense who kills a choir director who does that monster I get
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notified that there's been another murder the victims are an elderly couple they were the best parents who could
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care for all they were just sweet people like anybody's grandmother and grandfather right from the get-go he
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started sounding really familiar it's so violent and it's eerily similar Kathy Blair's and when we saw the connection
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we just continued to work the investigations Carrie and I both kind of came to the conclusion that there was a
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serial killer working here in Austin I was out testing a thermal scope I needed to get some videos from dear Rob
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leaf has this thermal-imaging scope it's a night vision riflescope so I saw the car pull up in park I
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assumed in with the scope and by the time I assumed in someone had gotten out walked over the sidewalk that is just
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unbelievably chilly last thing they were expecting was high-resolution thermal video this video showed the murderer
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walking towards Kathy Blair's house the actual killer the actual killer you [Music]

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Episode Highlights

  • The Murder of Cathy Blair
    Cathy Blair, a beloved choir director, is brutally murdered, shocking her community.
    “Who kills a choir director?”
    @ 01m 12s
    December 13, 2019
  • A Serial Killer in Austin
    Investigators suspect a serial killer is behind multiple murders, including Cathy Blair's.
    “We just continued to work the investigations.”
    @ 01m 59s
    December 13, 2019
  • The Chilling Video Evidence
    A thermal video captures the murderer approaching Cathy Blair's home, revealing shocking evidence.
    “This video showed the murderer walking towards Kathy Blair's house.”
    @ 02m 29s
    December 13, 2019

Episode Quotes

  • Who kills a choir director?
    Sneak peek: The Shape of a Killer
  • It's so violent and eerily similar.
    Sneak peek: The Shape of a Killer
  • The actual killer.
    Sneak peek: The Shape of a Killer

Key Moments

  • Cathy Blair's Murder01:12
  • Elderly Couple Victims01:26
  • Serial Killer Suspected01:59
  • Thermal Video Evidence02:29

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