The Blue Man: He Died in His Kitchen, No One Knew Why

The Blue Man: He Died in His Kitchen, No One Knew Why

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Cheryl Petrie's murder, a case that remained unsolved for fourteen years until a jailhouse conversation revealed a twisted plot. We explore the life of a dedicated mother and the dark history of her ex-husband, Roland Petrie, whose elaborate scheme to win her back ended in tragedy.

Case: Cheryl Petrie Murder Date: October 15, 1988 Location: Port Orchard, Washington Cause of Death: Repeated blunt force trauma Status: Unsolved for 14 years

- Cheryl Petrie, 33, worked at a Ford dealership and PJ's Market, raising two children. - Her body was found in her car trunk near Lake Union, Seattle, four days after she disappeared. - Her hands were bound with duct tape. - The case was broken open in 2002 by a jailhouse conversation between cellmates. - Roland Petrie, her ex-husband, planned a fake abduction to win her back, hiring Frederick J. McKee.

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