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Park Predators
The host referenced the book as a source that examined the case, noting it discussed how forensic technology of the era was limited. They suggested that the author assumed the lack of advanced sexual assault kits prevented definitive conclusions. The mention highlighted the book’s focus on historical investigative constraints without a strong endorsement.
Episode: UPDATED: The Housewives
The host noted that Steve Stout had written a book on the case, suggesting it covered details such as the limited forensic technology of the era.
I have to assume, and so did author Steve Stout, who wrote a book on this case called The Starved Rock Murders, that sexual assault kit collection and technology at the time just wasn't advanced enough to make that determination for certain in 1960.
Episode: The Housewives
The podcast cited Steve Stout's book as a key source that thoroughly researched the case and argued Chester Weger's guilt. It was mentioned twice as the author's comprehensive account of the murders.
The best I can guess and so does author Steve Stout who wrote a book on this case called the Starved Rock Murders is that technology at the time wasn't advanced enough ...
Something that stuck out to me after researching everything about this story was a detail that Steve Stout mentioned in his book the Starved Rock Murders ...