The Wilson Murders in Bells Falls

On the morning of August 15, 2006, the peaceful atmosphere in Bells Falls was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of Elizabeth Wilson and her boyfriend, John Randolph, in the Wilson family home. Detectives David Harper and Sarah Miller led the investigation, uncovering unique evidence: no signs of struggle, bullet casings scattered on the bed, bloodstains on a hammer in the garage, fabric fibers matching George Martin’s jacket, and suspicious transactions in Richard Wilson’s name. The dark side of a love triangle and financial motives form the grim story behind the small town’s facade of hospitality.

In this episode, you’ll learn how forensic investigations tracked bullet casings, fibers, and bank transfers, revealing that Richard Wilson hired George Martin to “get rid of” John—but it ended in premeditated murder. Learn step by step how detectives broke down alibis, recovered deleted messages, and apprehended the main suspect.