Welcome to Women in Crime Reconsidered, where we revisit our catalog and bring new insights and updates.

Today's episode is number 55, the Pettit family story.

Megan, as you know, today is a really hard one. I'm sure you remember this case.

I do. And I have to say, although I know this case very well, I was in tears listening to the original coverage. This case is just so horrific.

Other than being extremely tragic, this is also one of those frustrating cases that is filled with missed opportunities and

delayed intervention on the part of law enforcement.

All right. Well, be sure to stick around after today's episode to hear an update on the

offenders in this case, but more importantly, how the sole survivor has found purpose and how

the victims are being remembered. For now, let's go ahead and hear our original coverage of the Pettit family story.

A predator who saw a nice car and what he thought were easy targets stalked this family to their home.

After police were notified, would they be able to arrive in time or would it all turn to ashes?

No. arrive in time or would it all turn to ashes? This is the Pettit family story.

Music Hey, Megan. Hey, Amy. How are you? I'm doing great. You've heard of this case? I have. I know there's a

documentary on it. But you would never have watched it before my episode, would you? And that's exactly why I

didn't watch it. I was waiting for you to do the episode, but I can't wait. Because when you cover these

cases and I wait, like as soon as you're done, I can't wait. Because when you cover these cases and I

wait, like as soon as you're done, I go out and watch them. So yes. And this case is one that has been suggested by some of our supporters. And it's always been on my list. So I moved it up because I've always been fascinated with this case. I know. And I saw it come in from multiple people who requested it, so I'm excited. And I want to thank Danielle Kobeswaki for her help with today's

research. Thank you, Danielle. And speaking of thanks, we have some supporters we'd like to give thanks to today as well. All right. Who do we have today? Okay, first we have Rita Richieo. We also have Brenna Slane. And next, we have Elisa, Lorraine Houseman, and Drulana Sutton. This is really cute. We have Scott Cassing, and he wants to have a birthday shout out. Happy birthday to Scott's mom, Diane. How sweet is that, Megan? That's really sweet, I think, actually. Your son, Scott, is such a sweetheart, and thank you all so much for your support. Thanks so much for your support. It means the world to us.

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And now let's get into today's episode.

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