Episode 250 - Bind. Torture. Freeze. - The Murder of Jennifer Paxton

Episode 250 - Bind. Torture. Freeze. - The Murder of Jennifer Paxton

Author: Grip Tape January 27, 2025 Duration: 50:40
Join us, as we examine the horrifying case of Jennifer Paxton – a 36-year-old mother of 7 who disappeared without a trace in 2019. 

You’ll hear how Jennifer’s battle with homelessness and addiction left her tragically exposed to two twisted predators and about the haunting details of her disappearance and the horrifying moment eight months later, when her body was found frozen inside a freezer.

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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
Law & Crime Case Overview
Court TV Case Overview
Trial Day 1
Trial Day 2
Trial Day 3
Trial Day 4
Trial Day 5
Trial Day 6
Penalty Phase 1
Penalty Phase 2
Killer Remains Motionless as Twisted Torture Murder Verdict is Read
Oak Ridger - Who was Jennifer Paxton?
Family pledges to be in court for hearings for two accused of relative’s death, torture
Status hearing for OR couple accused of murder, kidnapping
Detective: Woman tortured, raped, strangled, stuffed in freezer
State may seek death penalty for Dishman
$1M bond set in torture slaying
Man charged with kidnapping and raping woman (2015)
What happened with previous rape charge against suspect in gruesome Oak Ridge murder
Couple charged with murder, child rape seek legal help
Two arrested in connection with alleged murder of woman, 36
Grand jury to hear murder cases
Two jailed in 2020 OR torture slaying case now indicted on rape, exploitation of a child charges
Man plans to plead not guilty to murder, rape, child exploitation, attorney says
Oak Ridge woman pleads guilty to 2020 murder and will spend life in prison

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