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Detective Finds an Undelivered Note That Changes Everything
Detective Finds an Undelivered Note That Changes Everything
A woman's body was found in a Fort Collins field, her purse untouched, but a handwritten note inside addressed to a man named Matt was never delivered. For nearly four decades, this case has remained unsolved, marked by institutional failures and a destroyed DNA sample. What secrets did that note hold, and why was Matt never questioned?
In this episode, we delve into the tragic murder of Peggy Hedrickk, a woman of many languages and a novel in progress, whose life was cut short just two days before a planned move to Florida. We explore the layers of investigative missteps, from a contaminated crime scene to officials in a romantic relationship traveling abroad while the case languishes.
Key Data:
Victim: Peggy Hedrickk
Date: February 11, 1987
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Age: 37 years old
Investigative Status: Unsolved for nearly four decades
- Woody found blood in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, on February 11, 1987.
- The trail of blood stretched one hundred feet from the sidewalk to the center of the field.
- Peggy Hedrickk's purse was untouched, containing her checkbook, identification, and an undelivered note to a man named Matt.
- DNA evidence that could have identified her killer was destroyed before full analysis.
- Peggy's brother, Tom Hedrickk, diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, agreed to speak about the case.
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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
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A woman's body was found in a Fort Collins field, her purse untouched, but a handwritten note inside addressed to a man named Matt was never delivered. For nearly four decades, this case has remained unsolved, marked by institutional failures and a destroyed DNA sample. What secrets did that note hold, and why was Matt never questioned?
In this episode, we delve into the tragic murder of Peggy Hedrickk, a woman of many languages and a novel in progress, whose life was cut short just two days before a planned move to Florida. We explore the layers of investigative missteps, from a contaminated crime scene to officials in a romantic relationship traveling abroad while the case languishes.
Key Data:
Victim: Peggy Hedrickk
Date: February 11, 1987
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Age: 37 years old
Investigative Status: Unsolved for nearly four decades
- Woody found blood in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, on February 11, 1987.
- The trail of blood stretched one hundred feet from the sidewalk to the center of the field.
- Peggy Hedrickk's purse was untouched, containing her checkbook, identification, and an undelivered note to a man named Matt.
- DNA evidence that could have identified her killer was destroyed before full analysis.
- Peggy's brother, Tom Hedrickk, diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, agreed to speak about the case.
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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.
Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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A woman's body was found in a Fort Collins field, her purse untouched, but a handwritten note inside addressed to a man named Matt was never delivered. For nearly four decades, this case has remained unsolved, marked by institutional failures and a destroyed DNA sample. What secrets did that note hold, and why was Matt never questioned?
In this episode, we delve into the tragic murder of Peggy Hedrickk, a woman of many languages and a novel in progress, whose life was cut short just two days before a planned move to Florida. We explore the layers of investigative missteps, from a contaminated crime scene to officials in a romantic relationship traveling abroad while the case languishes.
Key Data:
Victim: Peggy Hedrickk
Date: February 11, 1987
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Age: 37 years old
Investigative Status: Unsolved for nearly four decades
- Woody found blood in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, on February 11, 1987.
- The trail of blood stretched one hundred feet from the sidewalk to the center of the field.
- Peggy Hedrickk's purse was untouched, containing her checkbook, identification, and an undelivered note to a man named Matt.
- DNA evidence that could have identified her killer was destroyed before full analysis.
- Peggy's brother, Tom Hedrickk, diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, agreed to speak about the case.
To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com
OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.
Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
A woman's body was found in a Fort Collins field, her purse untouched, but a handwritten note inside addressed to a man named Matt was never delivered. For nearly four decades, this case has remained unsolved, marked by institutional failures and a destroyed DNA sample. What secrets did that note hold, and why was Matt never questioned?
In this episode, we delve into the tragic murder of Peggy Hedrickk, a woman of many languages and a novel in progress, whose life was cut short just two days before a planned move to Florida. We explore the layers of investigative missteps, from a contaminated crime scene to officials in a romantic relationship traveling abroad while the case languishes.
Key Data:
Victim: Peggy Hedrickk
Date: February 11, 1987
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Age: 37 years old
Investigative Status: Unsolved for nearly four decades
- Woody found blood in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, on February 11, 1987.
- The trail of blood stretched one hundred feet from the sidewalk to the center of the field.
- Peggy Hedrickk's purse was untouched, containing her checkbook, identification, and an undelivered note to a man named Matt.
- DNA evidence that could have identified her killer was destroyed before full analysis.
- Peggy's brother, Tom Hedrickk, diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, agreed to speak about the case.
To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com
OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.
Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie