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Missing Paperboys /// 6 Part Series /// True Crime Garage

April 24, 2026 / 01:25

This episode covers a murder investigation involving a killer on death row, evidence collection, and a reporter's unique access to the case. Key discussions include the role of Pat Thomas, a sheriff who allowed the reporter to review evidence, and the impact of media communication with the killer.

The reporter shares his experience of spending two years gathering evidence, including crime scene and autopsy photos. He highlights how Pat Thomas believed in his intentions to piece together the case.

A significant moment occurs when Pat Thomas addresses the killer through the media, challenging his cowardice and suggesting he should confront someone his own size. This statement is pivotal as it directly engages the killer, who was listening at the time.

The episode builds suspense around the upcoming revelation of a major breakthrough in the investigation, hinting at a connection between the media statements and the case's developments.

TLDR

A reporter discusses a murder case and media's role in engaging the killer.

Episode

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He was talking to the killer through the media. And as I said, I spent 2 years before I even spoke to the killer. I've
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seen every piece of evidence. I've watched all the interviews with law enforcement. Uh Pat Thomas actually let
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me check out the evidence. So Nick, I want you to imagine in this day and age a reporter walking in and asking the
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sheriff to let him check out the evidence in the case. Now the killer is in prison on death row, but Pat believed
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in me. He thought I was honest and trying to put, you know, all the pieces together. I had the rope. I had the
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murder weapon. I had the crime scene photos. I had the autopsy photos. Everything at my fingertips to
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investigate this, but Pat did something. He was talking to her reporter and he said, "You know what? It's easy to kill
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little kids. This guy's a coward. If he is a man, he'll pick on someone his own size." And as he said that, he looked
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past the reporter directly into the camera and said, "He'll pick on someone his own size." And guess what? The
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killer was watching, was listening, and that's what's going to lead us to the big break
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>> [music] >> coming up in just a minute when I tell you what happened.

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Episode Highlights

  • A Reporter’s Journey
    A reporter spent two years investigating a murder case, gaining access to crucial evidence.
    “I had the rope. I had the murder weapon.”
    @ 00m 37s
    April 24, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • He'll pick on someone his own size.
    Missing Paperboys /// 6 Part Series /// True Crime Garage

Key Moments

  • Investigative Access00:03
  • Sheriff's Statement00:54
  • Big Break Ahead01:16