10-minute murder contains depictions of violence that some listeners may find disturbing.

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In this case, is one that you've heard of. For three

straight weeks of terror, there was no bigger story than the one that set its sights on

Virginia and Maryland. A serial sniper was on the hunt, killing indiscriminately.

On October 2nd, 2002, police in Montgomery County, Maryland were investigating a number of shooting deaths.

55-year-old James Martin was taken down by a single bullet while putting groceries in his car.

39-year-old Sonny Buchanan, killed by a single gunshot while mowing the lawn.

A 54-year-old cab driver gunned down while pumping gas.

Police knew each victim was shot from 100 to 200 yards away, but they didn't know

where the shooter was located.

And since the shooter got away cleanly, some believed that two people were involved, a

spotter and a shooter.

The fourth victim was 34-year-old Sarah Ramos, shot and killed while sitting on a bench

outside the post office.

A 25-year-old nanny was shot at another gas station,

and 72-year-old Pascal Charlotte was shot and killed while crossing a Washington, D.C. street.

A witness reported seeing an older model four-door Chevrolet leaving the area of the shooting with its lights off.

These last three shootings provided police with their first forensic evidence.

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