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May 15, 2025 11 mins

In 1982, a 15-year-old girl vanished while waiting for the bus. Sadly, she would be brutally murdered. Investigators worked to identify a suspect, but the case grew cold. But over 40 years later, her killer would finally face justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Karen Stitt. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. 

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Elderly man sentenced for sexually assaulting and stabbing 15-year-old more than 50 times in 1982

The murder of Karen Stitt | Office of the District Attorney | County of Santa Clara

1982 Cold case murder solved by DNA and Sunnyvale detective | Office of the District Attorney | County of Santa Clara

75-year-old man arrested 40 years after allegedly sexually assaulting, stabbing teen 59 times



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