In September 2021, Fort Worth police made a grisly discovery: the dismembered remains of three individuals burning in a dumpster behind a church. What began as a routine investigation into arson quickly spiraled into one of the most chilling murder cases the city had ever seen. Jason Thornburg, a man with a dark past and deeply unsettling motives, would later confess to the murders, claiming they were part of a "sacrificial ritual." Thornburg's twisted belief system and his brutal acts left the community reeling. Join us as we unravel the chilling details of this case and explore the disturbing mindset of a man who believed he was fulfilling a divine mission.
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Case notes:
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective M. Barron at 817-392-4339 or Detective T. O'Brien at 817-392-4338. Callers can also contact the homicide unit directly at 817-392-4330. Callers can remain anonymous by contacting CrimeStoppers at 817-469-8477.
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