In mid-century Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a beloved 71-year-old woman was found murdered and initial reports were that she'd been raped. Rachel Crook was a familiar figure around town. She ran a fish store called Crooks Corner. She'd also been pursuing her doctorate in Economics at UNC for 20 years. Everyone was mystified. Who in the world would want to harm the well-liked woman?
Who Killed Rachel Crook is a special 4-part podcast series. In Episode Two, "Getting Punked," there’s a break-through in the murder investigation. The local sheriff arrests a 32-year-old bulldozer driver who had a history of sexual assault. His name is Hobart Lee. No sooner is Lee locked up than the Durham jail where he was being held experiences a swatting incident.
The series is narrated by 27 Views podcast producer and writer Elizabeth Woodman. Dramatization in this episode is read by Nancy Demorest, Frances Mayes, Jane Holding, Jill McCorkle, James Rainsford, Sam Coleman, Eryk Pruitt, John Bemis, Pat Revels, and Tom Rankin. Commentary by retired North Carolina District Court Judge Alonzo Coleman.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast platforms
Duration: 22 minutes
