Like An Evil Onion - Whitewater, Colorado

In the episode, the hosts recount the chilling case of Alan Helmick, a man found brutally murdered in his home, which seemed to have been staged as a robbery. The investigation finds numerous irregularities and eventually leads to suspicions surrounding his wife, Miriam. The narrative explores various aspects of the couple's relationship, including allegations of financial misconduct by Miriam, her previous marriage tragedies, odd behavior around the murder, and a mysterious threatening note after his death. As evidence against her mounts, including the discovery of gunshot residue and an old bullet found buried on the property tied to a previous incident close to their family, the episode builds tension as it unfolds the circumstances leading to Miriam's eventual arrest and conviction. The trial emphasizes her strange demeanor, the trails leading back to her past, and ultimately the harsh consequences of her actions, resulting in a life sentence without parole.