Ep 218: The Murder of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl

Court Junkie

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True Crime, News, Talk Radio, Government

4.8 • 8.6K Ratings

🗓️ 21 November 2022

⏱️ 51 minutes

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On Holy Saturday in 1980, Sister Margaret Ann Pahl was found dead. She had been brutally murdered, but her murder would go unsolved for more than a quarter century. Thank you to journalist and author David Yonke for helping us with this case. Be sure to check out his book, “Sin, Shame, & Secrets: A True Story of the Murder of a Nun.” Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Suspect - Hey Prime Members, listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, SUSPECT: Vanished in the Snow, in the Amazon Music App. Download the app today. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Notion - Get started at notion.com to take the first step toward organized, productive work and life today. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched by Gabrielle Russon. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie

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0:00.0	It was holy Saturday, the day before Easter in 1980.
0:06.3	Within 24 hours, the holiday church services would be underway in the chapel at Mercy Hospital
0:12.1	in Toledo, Ohio.
0:14.5	But before the worship, a nun entered the preparation room.
0:18.5	At first glance, she saw something unusual.
0:22.6	Was it a mannequin?
0:24.4	It had to be one, she thought to herself.
0:27.1	As the lifeless figure was laid out on the floor in such a strange pose.
0:31.9	Then, she realized the figure wasn't a mannequin at all.
0:36.7	It was the body of 71-year-old sister Margaret Ann Paul, the chapel's caretaker.
0:43.9	She had been choked so savagely, two bones in her neck were broken.
0:49.2	She had been stabbed a total of 31 times, including 9 times over the heart and the shape of an
0:56.1	upside-down cross.
0:58.6	She was exposed, her clothes pulled down, and a smear of blood appeared across her forehead
1:05.4	as if she had been anointed her last rights.
1:09.4	It would take more than a quarter century before someone finally stood trial for her murder.
1:16.0	And much like how her death was shocking for a woman whose life was full of peace and
1:21.1	love.
1:22.1	The discovery of her killer was perhaps even more of a shock.
1:27.4	This is Jillian and in partnership with Law and Crime, you are listening to Court Junkie,
1:32.6	episode 218.
1:39.6	Court Junkie is brought to you by progressive insurance.
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