Guilty Google Search Murder - Winchester, Indiana

In this episode of Small Town Murder, hosts James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman recount the disturbing case of David Brumley, who was murdered in his home in Winchester, Indiana, in 2018. Brumley was discovered in a horrific state, suffocated and bound with electrical tape, and authorities quickly suspected Monty Cook, a longtime friend who had recently gotten out of prison after serving time for arson and kidnapping plots.

The episode details Cook's criminal history, including a past attempt at burning down a factory out of jealousy towards his estranged wife. Following Brumley's murder, Cook was found to have deposited Brumley's recent loan check into his own account, spending over $2,500 in just three days, raising further suspicions. Evidence against Cook mounted as investigators uncovered his internet search history, which included chilling queries about disappearing off the grid and methods of body disposal.

Cook was eventually arrested in Arizona after a series of thefts and crimes that followed Brumley’s murder. The hosts discuss the shocking details of the case, including Cook’s conviction for murder and his lengthy prison sentence, emphasizing the bizarre nature of the events and the lengths to which he went to evade capture.