In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dissect the haunting story of Samuel Little, one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. They explore the grim details of Little's crimes, the nationwide investigation that ensued, and the vital role of Little's memory recall in revealing his terrible deeds.

 

Time-codes: 

00:00 - Introduction.

00:30 - Samuel Little.

03:20 - Little's life and methods of recalling his murders.

07:10 - Little's early life and criminal beginnings.

10:25 - Little’s evasion from law enforcement.

13:20 - The rudimentary crime-solving techniques used in the 1970s.

19:05 - The importance of evidence collection in forensic analysis.

22:35 - The procedure consistency of rape kits between 1977 and present day.

23:05 - Introduction of a 1977 case from Macon, Georgia involving an unidentified woman.

26:45 - The role of the preserved rape kit from 1977 in linking Samuel Little to the Macon case.

30:35 - The role of genealogy in solving cold cases.

33:30 - Ethical concerns around personal DNA data on genealogy websites.

34:00 - Potential of genetic genealogy to solve cold cases exemplified with Macon's Jane Doe case.

35:35 - Closure brought to Yvonne Pless's family after her identification.

36:10 - Outro.

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