Raised by a Serial Killer — The Memoir That Broke Open a Cold Case

Описание: Edward Wayne Edwards, April Balascio, Sweetheart Murders, Timothy Hack, Kelly Drew, Watertown Wisconsin, Concord House, cold case, DNA cold case, serial killer, true crime, true crime documentary, cold-case investigation, April Balascio memoir

A detailed, evidence-first documentary episode tracing the Sweetheart Murders of Timothy Hack and Kelly Drew (1980), the life and crimes of Edward Wayne Edwards, and the crucial role his daughter April Balascio played in reopening the cold case. This video follows the story chronologically—from the night the teens disappeared, to the preservation and retesting of forensic evidence, to the arrest, confessions, trials, and the broader implications for cold-case work and evidence-retention policy.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

A clear timeline of events and confirmed victim profiles
How preserved biological evidence and modern DNA testing solved a decades-old double homicide
April Balascio’s step-by-step involvement and how family memory can advance investigations
The legal outcomes, inter-jurisdictional coordination, and procedural lessons for cold-case units
Ethical considerations around media, speculation, and family privacy

Sources and reporting drawn from major public records and investigative reporting, including People, Journal Sentinel, Oprah Daily, AP/USA Today network coverage, and court documents. This episode aims to present the facts respectfully and accurately while honoring the victims and their families.

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Disclaimer

This episode presents a factual, evidence-first account based on public records, court filings, news reporting, and interviews. Where possible we cite primary sources; some allegations discussed in public coverage remain contested or unconfirmed and are treated here as investigative hypotheses unless explicitly proven in court. We do not endorse or amplify unsupported accusations. We honor the privacy and dignity of victims, survivors, and families; if you represent a family and require correction or request removal of specific material, please contact the channel through YouTube messages so we can review and respond. If you have relevant, verifiable information about any cold case, contact your local law-enforcement agency or the jurisdiction handling the case. Viewer discretion is advised.