Killer In The Code

Chapter 6: A Mind For Murder

Killer In The Code

Show Notes

Who was Marvin Merrill? A deep dive into the suspect’s life reveals possible connections to unsolved cases from every place he ever lived. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com

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