Episode 78 - The Whitaker Family

Episode 78 - The Whitaker Family

December 2003 was a special time for Kent and Tricia Whitaker. Their sons had returned home from University for the holidays, and they were happy to have the whole family back together again. Little did the Whitakers know it would be the last fond memory the family of 4 would share.

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Research & Writing:
Christine Penhale
https://thetruecrimefiles.com/

Special Thanks:
Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.D

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