A Crime to Remember Season 2 Episode 7 Cabin in the Woods

In A Crime to Remember season 2 episode 7, titled "Cabin in the Woods," viewers are taken back to 1967 to a remote cabin in the woods of Idaho. The episode looks back at the brutal murders of three young campers, Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg, both aged 20, and 18-year-old Victoria S. Camacho.

The episode explores the investigation into their murders, which ultimately led to the conviction of William Earl Talbott II in 2019. But, the story unfolds as we delve into the details of the evidence gathered and the investigation that followed the discovery of the bodies.

Set in rural Snohomish County in Washington, the episode portrays the discovery of the bodies by the local law enforcement agency, who had been called to the scene by a mushroom hunter who had stumbled upon the victims while gathering mushrooms. The initial investigation led the detectives to some suspects but without success. The investigation suffered a significant setback when time passed, and the leads they had diminished.

The episode follows the detectives as they review the evidence over the years, including forensic evidence collected from the scene, the nature of the wounds, and stolen belongings. In the course of the investigation, the detectives identified a suspect, who they believed was the killer. DNA evidence left on the victim's clothes helped to connect to a suspect, through advanced technology, investigating officers managed to gather enough evidence to charge William Earl Talbott II with the murders.

The episode also highlights Talbott's trial, the evidence presented and the arguments put forward by both the prosecution and the defense. The trial was closely watched by the public and covered nationally. The episode also sheds light on how technology and modern forensic techniques were used to convict the killer after decades of investigation.

In conclusion, "Cabin in the Woods" is a compelling episode that explores a crime that took place over fifty years ago. Through eyewitness accounts, analysis of the evidence, and post-conviction interviews, the episode provides an in-depth understanding of the lead-up, investigation, and trial. It's a reminder that some crimes don't have an expiration date, and the pursuit of justice doesn't have a time limit.