MURDERED: Bill Riley | Savannah, GA 1989
Obscura: A True Crime Podcast
Justin Drown
4.6 • 2.9K Ratings
🗓️ 13 March 2024
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
A quiet night in Savannah turned dark for Bill Riley, a well-loved community figure, murdered in 1989.
William 'Bill' Riley, age 45, was known for his warmth and dedication to his family and community. His sudden and violent death shocked the picturesque town of Savannah, Georgia.
On the evening of October 12, 1989, Bill Riley was found brutally murdered in his home. The discovery was as chilling as it was unexpected—his life stolen, leaving behind a mystery that would haunt the town.
The investigation revealed key evidence including a mysterious phone call he made to 911 moments before his death. This call, coupled with direct interviews and crime scene analysis, crafted a mosaic that hinted at betrayal and concealed truths.
The trial shed light on conflicting stories and the eventual conviction brought a semblance of justice, yet questions linger about the true motive behind Bill's murder.
This episode features 911 calls and interrogation footage. Listener discretion advised.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome listener. I'm glad you're here. Take a seat next to the fire. |
| 0:17.0 | Welcome to Obscura, where we shine a light on the dark. So, December 2009, a little after 12 a.m. |
| 1:04.0 | Yes, I'm at three-frew. The good road. |
| 1:06.0 | There's a man at my back door. |
| 1:08.0 | He's trying to get in. |
| 1:10.0 | Can you hear me? Yes, yes. Stay on the line with me okay, ma'am. All right, |
| 1:17.0 | we take it quick. I've been hearing barking for a long time. |
| 1:21.0 | I've been hearing barking for a long time time I just know what's going on. Does the matter of a back door try and be in? |
| 1:24.0 | And it's county. |
| 1:25.0 | Go out there. |
| 1:27.0 | Yeah, stay on line with me, okay? |
| 1:30.0 | He's hollering and yelling. |
| 1:32.0 | I have a gun. |
| 1:33.0 | Okay, I'm... |
| 1:34.0 | Listen to me, listen to me carefully. |
| 1:35.0 | Yes. |
| 1:36.0 | Bugs outside. There's a great big lab. |
| 1:38.0 | He's loose. |
| 1:40.0 | Just touching there. |
| 1:41.0 | And the dog is going after him. |
| 1:42.0 | Okay. And you have a gun? |
| 1:44.0 | I guess I do. I do not have it out. |
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