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Murder victim’s family on arrest in 1990 Starkville, Miss., cold case

January 20, 2019 / 01:28

This episode discusses the emotional aftermath of a criminal case, featuring Shep's reflections on relief and closure. Key topics include justice, family impact, and personal feelings towards the perpetrator.

Shep shares his thoughts on the relief of not having to worry about the perpetrator causing further harm. He expresses a desire for justice but struggles with the idea of wishing death upon someone.

The conversation touches on the long-lasting effects of the crime on Shep's family, highlighting the need for answers and closure after 28 years.

Shep emphasizes that while the situation is tragic, he does not harbor hate, focusing instead on the sadness of the events.

TLDR

Shep reflects on relief and closure after a long criminal ordeal.

Episode

1:28

00:00:00

so Shep this has been an ordeal for you as well more so than I think we've acknowledged yet how how are you feeling

00:00:08

now mostly has been a a a relief assuming that um he's not going to get loose not going to have

00:00:19

an opportunity to wreak this havoc on other people what do you think should happen to him if he's if he's

00:00:27

found guilty he is not among the world's outstanding citizens I would I would think and yet uh I wouldn't

00:00:37

wish you know death upon him even though it seems to be appropriate and do you have a sense now

00:00:48

that this is over that your family can get past this this helps this helps hopefully this will

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will answer a lot of questions cuz I can remember going in Katherine's house right afterward and

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thinking what happened here and 28 years since then we still don't know but now you know that's the kind of

00:01:17

closure that I'm really interested in and I'm not filled with hate you know it's just it is a sad

00:01:26

thing

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Episode Highlights

A Complex Sentiment
Despite the gravity of the situation, Shep expresses a reluctance to wish death.
“I wouldn't wish death upon him.”
@ 00m 35s
January 20, 2019
Seeking Answers After 28 Years
Shep shares the lingering questions and the need for closure after decades.
“That's the kind of closure I'm really interested in.”
@ 01m 14s
January 20, 2019

Episode Quotes

I wouldn't wish death upon him.
Murder victim’s family on arrest in 1990 Starkville, Miss., cold case
That's the kind of closure I'm really interested in.
Murder victim’s family on arrest in 1990 Starkville, Miss., cold case
It's just a sad thing.
Murder victim’s family on arrest in 1990 Starkville, Miss., cold case

Key Moments

Moral Dilemma00:35
Longing for Closure01:14
Sad Reflection01:26