Ep 2. Bloodlines
- TV-14
- August 28, 2018
- 44 min
In this episode of The Devil Speaks, titled "Bloodlines," viewers are taken into the investigation of a brutal triple homicide in Casper, Wyoming. The episode opens with footage of the crime scene and interviews with law enforcement officials detailing the gruesome murders.
The victims are two women, 46-year-old Debra Stratton and her daughter 28-year-old Melissa Stom. The third victim is identified as Stratton's boyfriend, 41-year-old Michael Giroux. The bodies were discovered on February 28th, 2015 after a welfare check was requested by one of Stratton's co-workers who was concerned she hadn't showed up to work.
The investigation quickly focuses on a potential suspect: 19-year-old Joseph M. McGowan, the grandson of Debra Stratton. He was living with his grandparents at the time of the murders and had a history of drug abuse and legal issues. McGowan is apprehended and brought in for questioning.
The episode features interviews with law enforcement officials involved in the investigation, as well as family members and friends of the victims and the suspect. Viewers are taken through the timeline of events leading up to the murders and the evidence that led to McGowan's arrest.
As the investigation unfolds, viewers learn of the troubled relationship between McGowan and his grandmother, with reports of verbal altercations and a history of theft and drug abuse. In addition, law enforcement officials uncover evidence connecting McGowan to the crime scene, including a bloody glove found on the property.
The case ultimately goes to trial, and the episode highlights the emotional impact the trial has on both the victims' families and the suspect's family. The episode ends with the verdict of the trial and the aftermath for both parties.
Overall, "Bloodlines" is a gripping and emotional episode that delves deep into the investigation of a heinous crime and the impact it has on all involved. The Devil Speaks provides a unique perspective on true crime, allowing viewers to see the case from multiple angles and gain insight into the minds of both the investigators and the suspects.
