Crime Junkie
Crime Junkie
"He was just mad about it. I mean, really, I think if he was mad about anything, it was that she dared leave him in the first place. Not to mention Girly had uncovered his like you serum B vitamins scam and his fake cancer." — Ashley Flowers
"Dyson tells the jury that he was the person ultimately responsible for Girly's murder, and that he hired Bill Miller to do the job. And he says that his role, besides like hiring a hitman, was to clean up the crime scene, and he says Linda was absolutely not involved." — Ashley Flowers
"The blood droplets suggest a 'pitched battle' occurred between Linda and Girly inside the apartment." — Ashley Flowers
The episode begins by establishing the disappearance of Girly Chew Hosencoff, a meticulous bank teller who failed to show up for work. Her absence, coupled with prior threats from her ex-husband, Dyson, raised immediate alarms. Initial police response was slow due to the short time frame, but escalating concerns, particularly from Girly's friend and employer, eventually prompted an investigation. The discovery of her apartment, showing signs of a struggle and a hurried cleanup, along with Dyson's evasiveness and a history of domestic violence reports, quickly focused suspicion on him.
Further complicating the case, evidence emerged linking Dyson to a bizarre conspiracy theory involving alien overlords and human blood. This theory, shared with an associate named Linda Henning, appeared to influence events surrounding Girly's disappearance. The discovery of a tarp with Girly's blood and hair, along with child-like clothing, approximately 120 miles away, added another layer of mystery. Dyson's attempts to contact and threaten individuals involved in the investigation, including his own divorce lawyer, a former neighbor, and the director of an adoption agency where he was attempting to place his son, Dimitri, further solidified his suspicious behavior.
The investigation revealed Dyson's elaborate deception, including lying about his health to facilitate an adoption and claiming children were grown in labs. The forensic analysis of Girly's apartment yielded DNA evidence linking Dyson, Linda Henning, and Girly to the scene, suggesting a struggle. Despite Dyson's attempts to shift blame and obscure evidence, including claiming he sprinkled Linda's blood to confuse investigators, the prosecution built a case. Ultimately, Dyson pleaded guilty to avoid a trial and potential death penalty, while Linda was convicted. Bill Miller, another associate, faced lesser charges. Despite Dyson's plea deal to reveal Girly's body, her remains have never been found.