# REOPENED: Written In Blood

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Podcast: [Cold Case Files](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cold-case-files-889639)
Published: 2026-04-09T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

After forty years, Heidi Jones returns to Utah to confront the unsolved murder of her mother, Loretta. Through persistence and a chance encounter with a former investigator, she forces a long-dormant investigation back into the light.

## Highlights
- Main idea: A daughter's decades-long quest to find her mother's killer through sheer persistence
- Failure mode: The loss of critical physical evidence and case files due to poor police storage practices
- Practical takeaway: Re-interviewing original suspects can break even the most stagnant cold cases
- Tension: The emotional struggle between seeking justice and allowing a victim to rest in peace
- Outcome: A full confession and legal accountability achieved 46 years after the crime

## Topics

Cold Case, Unsolved Murder, Criminal Investigation, Justice, Utah, Forensics, True Crime, Confession

## Chapters
- 1:20 — A Night of Terror: The chilling details of the night Loretta was killed and the warning she gave her young daughter.
- 4:10 — Family and Loss: Heidi reflects on her childhood relationship with her mother and the impact of the tragedy on her family.
- 7:20 — The Original Suspect: Heidi recalls her early memories of Tom Eggley and his presence in their lives.
- 14:00 — The Investigation: Police examine the crime scene and collect forensic evidence from the 1970 murder.
- 17:30 — Life After Tragedy: Heidi describes growing up in the shadow of her mother's unsolved murder.
- 20:20 — Reopening the Case: Heidi returns to Utah and reconnects with a former investigator to pursue the truth.
- 26:10 — The Confession: A confrontation with the suspect leads to a startling admission of guilt.
- 32:30 — Justice Served: The legal resolution of the case and the emotional impact of the verdict on the family.

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