The source provides an extensive overview of the notorious Brighton Ax Murder, detailing the 1982 killing of Cathleen "Cathy" Krauseneck in her New York home. It explains the initial investigation, noting the gruesome scene where Cathy was found with an ax lodged in her forehead and the signs of a staged burglary. The episode explores the life of Cathy and her husband, Jim Krauseneck, highlighting the mounting financial pressure and marital strain beneath their seemingly perfect facade. Crucially, the source outlines how the case went cold for decades until modern forensics and a dedicated cold case unit ultimately led to the 2019 arrest and 2022 conviction of Jim Krauseneck, whose carefully constructed alibi was finally dismantled, bringing closure to the long-unsolved crime.

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