Body of Evidence: The Case of William "Bill" McGuire

In this episode, we unravel the chilling tale of William “Bill” McGuire’s murder in what became known as the infamous “Suitcase Murder.” Bill, a U.S. Navy veteran and father of two, was last seen on April 28, 2004. Days later, his dismembered body was discovered stuffed in three separate suitcases that had washed ashore in Chesapeake Bay. Suspicion quickly centered on his wife, Melanie McGuire, a New Jersey fertility nurse, after investigators uncovered a trail of damning evidence. Through questionable forensics, scandalous secrets, and courtroom drama, we explore the chilling twists of a seemingly normal middle-class couple that unraveled into a nightmare of betrayal, mystery, and murder. Hang out with us as we also explore the dark side of the human mind, exploring how ordinary people can cross the line into unimaginable violence.

Tune in on Friday 11/15 to listen to the Interview with Dr. Melissa Kim Corter as she sheds light on the ‘The Dark Side of the Mind’, the unsettling depths of the human psyche, and the thin veil between normalcy and darkness.

 

Meghan Sacks and Amy Schlosberg’s Podcast about Melanie McGuire's Case: https://directappealpodcast.com/

 

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References:

 Dooley, Sean and Yamada, Haley. (2020, September 26). 'Suitcase killer' Melanie McGuire defends her innocence from inside prison. ABC News. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/US/suitcase-killer-melanie-mcguire-defends-innocence-inside-prison/story?id=73099717

History.com Editors. (2020, September 23). *Human remains found in suitcase near Virginia Beach*. History. Retrieved from [https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/human-remains-found-in-suitcase-near-virginia-beach](https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/human-remains-found-in-suitcase-near-virginia-beach)

New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. (2007, April 23). *Attorney General issues reminder that new gun law takes effect May 1* [Press release].Retrieved from [https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases07/pr20070423a.html](https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases07/pr20070423a.html)

**State v. McGuire**, No. A-2432-09T1 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Aug. 23, 2011). Retrieved from [https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-superior-court-appellate-division/1559582.html](https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-superior-court-appellate-division/1559582.html)