"Every true crime story has one thing in common. Nothing is as it seems." — Ashley Flowers
"Police said, 'that he was a very large individual who could easily have overpowered the suspect.'" — Ann Brogelhurt (quoted by Ashley Flowers)
"Treat it like a homicide first because it's so much easier to like back down from a homicide to a suicide than to go the other way around." — Retired State Police Investigator (quoted by Ashley Flowers)
The episode chronicles the investigation into the disappearance of Tim Bosma, who went missing after a test drive of his truck with two strangers. The initial investigation, aided by his wife Charlene, quickly established that Bosma did not leave voluntarily. The discovery of his truck and then his phone in Brantford provided crucial leads, pointing towards a burner phone and an unknown individual named Lucas Bate. This initial anonymity was overcome by tracing other calls from the burner phone, leading investigators to Igor, who had a similar encounter with the same two men. Igor's description of the suspects, particularly a tattoo reading "ambition," proved pivotal, leading to the swift arrest of Delin Millard.
The investigation expanded significantly when the disappearance of Laura Babcock, who had a past casual relationship with Millard, was linked to the case. Evidence, including her iPad and duffel bag found in Mark Smich's (Millard's associate) room, alongside digital footprints, revealed a disturbing pattern of planning and execution involving the disposal of Babcock's remains. The discovery of an industrial cremator, dubbed "the eliminator," on Millard's mother's property, and the subsequent analysis of human remains found within, confirmed the worst fears regarding Tim Bosma.
Further reinvestigation into the death of Delin Millard's father, Wayne Millard, initially ruled a suicide, revealed inconsistencies and eventually led to a murder charge against Delin. Evidence, including DNA on the gun and the lack of gunshot residue on Wayne's body, along with testimony about Wayne's intentions to cut off Delin financially, strongly suggested foul play. Ultimately, Delin Millard and Mark Smich were convicted of the murders of Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock, and Delin was also convicted of his father's murder, resulting in life sentences.