In this episode, Jack and Emma unravel the chilling 1974 murder of Arlis Perry, a young newlywed from North Dakota who was found murdered in Stanford University’s Memorial Church. Arlis’ brutal death shook the peaceful university community, sparking endless theories—from suspected cult connections to possible links with the infamous Zodiac Killer.
After decades of dead ends, the case remained a haunting mystery. Join us as we explore the shocking crime, the unrelenting quest for justice, and the surprising twist that finally brought the killer to light. With insights from experts and detailed research, we dive into one of California’s most unsettling unsolved mysteries, solved only recently through forensic breakthroughs.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Arlis_Perry
https://contra.com/p/eBeUANls-the-case-that-took-44-years-to-be-solved-arlis-perry
https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2018/06/break-cold-case
https://www.insidehook.com/culture/44-years-dna-solved-satanic-murder-arlis-perry-victim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCbWSTlTgl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnAe6xTnvro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnWrOCFU6hI
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/r497j6/what_is_your_debunked_theory/
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