Ep:67 - Army Specialist strangled after night on the town | Spc. Darlene Krashoc | Murder Unscripted

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In this episode, we revisit the 1987 Colorado Springs murder of 20-year-old Army Specialist Darlene “Krash” Krashoc, a Fort Carson soldier whose case went cold for decades - until DNA technology brought a breakthrough and a conviction more than 30 years later.

We unpack the timeline, the forensics, and the investigation that ultimately identified Michael Whyte, who was later sentenced to life in prison without parole.

🕯️ Victim & scene: Darlene was found on March 17, 1987 in a parking lot off South Academy Blvd. in Colorado Springs; the cause of death was strangulation.

🧬 The break: Investigators used DNA and genealogy techniques to link Whyte to the crime, solving the cold case in 2019 and leading to a 2021 conviction and sentence.

🎖️ Service: Darlene was stationed at Fort Carson with the 73rd Maintenance Compa ...