The pencil with hair: Who killed Malvina?

The pencil with hair: Who killed Malvina?

Charles Krutz found his 41-year-old wife, Malvina, murdered in the bathtub of their home in Indianapolis, with the water still warm and the crime scene filled with contradictory details. Sixty-six years later, the mystery of her death remains unsolved, leaving a troubling question: what secrets did the quiet life of this housewife hide?

In this episode, the murder of Malvina Krutz in 1958 is examined, exploring the perplexing crime scene and the last moments of her life. The details that don't fit are scrutinized, from a pencil with hair to the victim's clothing, in an attempt to understand who could have attacked her and why.

Person: Malvina Krutz
Date: January 29, 1958
Location: Meridian-Kessler neighborhood, Indianapolis
Key item: Yellow pencil inscribed "White County REMC, Monticello, Indiana"
Status: Unsolved case

- Charles Krutz found his 41-year-old wife in the bathtub, partially dressed, with the water still warm.
- Malvina was murdered hours before being found, at some point on January 29, 1958.
- The police noted that there was no rigor mortis, indicating a recent death.
- Two pillows with blood and mucus stains were found in a bedroom.
- A yellow pencil with hair attached was discovered next to a bed, and it did not belong to the family.

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