56. Murdered: Kristin O’Connell (Pt 1) Kristin’s Story

Mar 7

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Kristin O’Connell was beautiful, bright, and adored. At age 20, she was brutally murdered in the summer of 1985, while visiting a friend out of town. In over 37 years since- her mother has fought for justice.

In the first episode of this special mini-series, we’ll explore Kristin’s story and her case. Who was she and what brought her to a rural town, 1000 miles from home? Who were the last people to see her alive….and who…would want her dead?

It’s believed that the key to solving Kristin’s murder is within reach. But it’s been a long and complicated path.

What were the circumstances that led to her being pursued and murdered? Kristin spent time with at least 6 other people the night she was killed; why haven’t those people come forward with information? What secrets is the tiny town of Ovid New York hiding?

We’re going to attempt to answer some of these questions- while also being respectful that the case is still considered an open investigation.

This is Kristin’s story, told by those who are fighting for her.

CALL TO ACTION

Kristin’s case CAN be solved. Please sign the petition and demand that the NYSP use an outside lab to test the DNA:

Change.Org

If you have any information about Kristin’s case and want to submit a tip, please do so by contacting:

Detective Peter McCadden of the New York State Police:

(585)398-4125

You can also share this episode and Kristin’s story on social media - there is power in numbers and someone knows something.

To get more information about Kristin’s case, visit my friends at:

Murdered: Kristin O'Connell | Ovid, NY | Uncovered

Make sure to join the Facebook Group:

Justice for Kristin O'Connell

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Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn Cate

Sound Editing by moInspo

Music by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay

This episode was made possible thanks to the following people:

Courtney Fenner for recommending this case

The tireless efforts of Christopher Pavlik & Jolynn Rice

Cold Case Advocacy

The investigative work of Noel Hotchkiss & Preston Felton

The family & friends of Kristin: Phyllis O’Connell, Barb Baer, Shannon Harris, Phil Riedel

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Sources:

10 Sep 1995, 8 - Star-Gazette at Newspapers.com

Petition · We Demand DNA Testing in 37-year-old Unsolved Murder of Kristin O'Connell in Ovid, NY · Change.org

25 Sep 1985, Page 5 - Democrat and Chronicle at Newspapers.com

https://uncovered.com/cases/kristin-oconnell…