MURDERED: Dawn Magyar

 

On this episode we discuss the tragic disappearance and murder of 20-year-old Dawn Magyar in January 1973. The episode explores her abduction, the investigation, and the eventual conviction of her killer nearly 28 years later.

 

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Sources:

1. Hornus, Tony, Is Dawn Magyar's Alleged Murderer Jerald…, Argus-Press, 2001

2. Hornus, Tony, Dawn Magyar Murder Suspect Was Arrested…, Argus-Press, 2001

3. Accused Assaulter Demands Hearing, Is Free On Bond, The Ann Arbor News, 1961

4. Dawn Lee Swan Magyar (1952-1973) - Find a Grave Memorial

5. Peacock, Joe, Police search for Chesaning Woman, Argus-Press, 1973

6. Peacock, Joe, Gunshot Wound in Head Killed Dawn Magyar, Argus-Press, 1973

7. Hornus, Tony, State police detective reports positive movement…, Argus-Press, 1999

8. With DNA evidence, 'the magic bullet of criminal investigation', Argus-Press, 1995

9. Hornus, Tony, Magyar murder case goes to the jury, Argus-Press, 2001

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