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This podcast delves into the chilling murder of Shelley Nance, a 20-year-old art student in Dallas, Texas. Her roommate, Ashley, discovered her body in her bedroom, covered in blood, leading to a complex investigation by Detective Elsey. The podcast explores Shelley's life and relationships, including her boyfriend, Nathan, and her roommate, Ashley. The investigation focuses on Nathan's apartment, where Detective Elsey finds a collection of weapons and a bag containing Shelley's hair and blood. While initial suspicion falls on Nathan, the evidence points to Daniel, Nathan's roommate, who had a disturbing obsession with Nathan. Through interviews and forensic analysis, the podcast reveals Daniel's motive: his jealousy and desire for Nathan. The podcast concludes with Daniel's conviction for Shelley's murder, highlighting the devastating consequences of his obsessive actions.

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00:00:10

The Murder of Shelley Nance and the Investigation

This chapter details the murder of Shelley Nance, a 20-year-old art student in Dallas, Texas. Her roommate, Ashley, discovered her body in her bedroom, covered in blood. The police investigation revealed that Shelley had been stabbed multiple times in the neck and back. The podcast explores the initial investigation, focusing on the potential suspects and the evidence found at the crime scene.

00:01:46

The Mystery Illness at Leroy High School

This chapter introduces a strange mystery illness that began to spread at a high school in upstate New York. Students experienced bizarre symptoms, and the cause remained unknown. The school and authorities struggled to understand and address the situation. This chapter explores the mystery illness, its symptoms, and the attempts to find its cause.

00:02:13

Shelley's Life and Relationships

This chapter delves into Shelley's life and relationships. She was a talented artist, a loner in her hometown, but found her place at the Art Institute of Dallas. She had a boyfriend, Nathan, but was considering breaking up with him. This chapter provides insight into Shelley's personality, her artistic talents, and her relationships with those around her.

00:26:50

The Evidence Points to Daniel

This chapter focuses on the investigation's shift towards Daniel, Nathan's roommate. The lab results revealed that none of the knives in Nathan's apartment had blood on them, but the baggie found in his bathroom did contain Shelley's blood. This led Detective Elsey to suspect Daniel. This chapter explores the evidence that points towards Daniel as the prime suspect and the growing suspicion surrounding him.

00:36:18

The Killer's Identity Revealed and Conviction

This chapter reveals the truth behind Shelley's murder. Daniel, Nathan's roommate, was the killer. He had made a duplicate key to Shelley's apartment and used it to enter her bedroom while she was asleep. He stabbed her 42 times in the neck and back. This chapter reveals Daniel's motive, his actions on the night of the murder, and the evidence that led to his conviction.

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Q&A

• What was the cause of Shelley Nance's death?

  Shelley Nance was stabbed 42 times in the neck and back by her roommate, Daniel Willem.

• What evidence led to Daniel Willem's conviction?

  Surveillance footage showed that Daniel purchased blue latex gloves at Walmart on the morning of the murder, and the material matched the blue latex found on Shelley's wrist.

• What was Daniel Willem's motive for killing Shelley Nance?

  Daniel was obsessed with Nathan Schuck, Shelley's boyfriend, and disliked Shelley because she was dating him. He wanted Nathan for himself.

• What was the mystery illness that spread at Leroy High School?

  The cause of the mystery illness at Leroy High School was never definitively determined. Some theories included mass hysteria, environmental factors, or a yet-undiscovered pathogen.

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