Rita was a beloved 2nd grade teacher, who moved out of her parents home and in with a few roommates, in the summer of 1971. Her plan was to work and attend classes for her master's degree. Her roommates go out one night and when they return home, they find Rita beaten to death in her bedroom. There was a short time span for this crime to occur. Who could have entered their home when she was alone and attacked her? Join us as we discuss this chilling case.

Sources:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/22/cold-case-solved-dna-cigarette-rita-curran/11320406002/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/23/vermont-rita-curran-murder-police-dna-cigarette

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Rita_Curran

https://www.wcax.com/2023/02/21/watch-live-police-expected-reveal-suspect-50-year-old-burlington-murder-case/

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