A Less Than Genius Murder Plot - Gulfport, Mississippi

This episode of Small Town Murder recounts the chilling story of Edwina Marder, who was abducted from her Gulfport, Mississippi home by Richard Gerald Jordan. After being kidnapped for ransom, Edwina was tragically murdered. The episode delves into Jordan's background, including his troubled life, a history of crime, and military service in Vietnam, where he claims to have developed PTSD. After a convoluted series of events, including multiple trials and appeals, Jordan ultimately received the death penalty for his crime. With a focus on courtroom drama, the episode reveals the responses from the victim's family, local community, and the legal system, raising questions about justice and morality throughout.