The Light Out: Jessica Starr's Secret

The Light Out: The Secret of Jessica Starr

A woman was found with her throat cut and an arm broken, but there was no blood in her car. How is it possible that the crime left no trace at the first point of contact?

In this episode, we analyze the unsolved case of Jessica Starr, a survivor of domestic violence who helped other victims. We explore the night of her murder, the details of the crime scene, and the unanswered questions surrounding her death. Who decided that she could not move on?

Case: Murder of Jessica Starr
Date: August 8, 2011
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Victim: Jessica Starr
Suspect: Tavares Browning ("Bae")

- Jessica Starr was found beside a trailer with her throat cut, an arm broken, and bruises.
- The porch light, which was always on, was turned off the night of the crime.
- Terry's eleven-year-old son heard guttural screams and the sound of dragging before the silence.
- No blood was found in Jessica's two-door Pontiac, despite the driver's door being open and fresh mud present.
- The police found a branch the size of a baseball bat near Jessica's body, likely taken from the scene.

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