In this episode of Behind the Headlines, we investigate the chilling case of Donald Dean Studey with reporter Eric Ferkenhoff. Discover the allegations of a possible killer of dozens near Omaha, based on claims of his daughter Lucy about her father luring women to their deaths in the Green Hollow area of western Iowa.
Explore the suspicious deaths of Studey's wives and the family's suspicions of foul play. Eric discusses the challenges of the investigation, including missing autopsy and police reports and the exhumation of Charlotte Studey's body, which changed her manner of death from suicide to undetermined.
Listeners will journey through Green Hollow, where law enforcement including the FBI have investigated Lucy's claims. Despite finding only animal bones, questions remain about whether human remains are on the property.
This episode delves into the Studey family's dark history, a journal, and efforts to uncover the truth. Join us to explore this haunting tale.