Episode
Teacher Secretly Records Her Killer Before She’s Murdered
- Podcast
- Forensic Files Unsealed
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- Jul 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2434
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Summary
The episode details the investigation and ultimate conviction of Bill Long for the murder of his ex-wife, Michelle Long, a high school teacher found shot in her vehicle. Following a contentious divorce and disputes over a significant financial settlement, Bill targeted Michelle outside her home, an act neighbors corroborated through the timing of gunshots. Law enforcement utilized cell phone records, security footage of Bill’s secondary vehicle, and his history of violent threats to build a circumstantial case against him. Key evidence included the missing 44 Magnum revolver from his collection and a matching projectile recovered near the scene. Despite his claims of innocence, a jury found him guilty of aggravated murder, resulting in a sentence of life in prison without parole. These sources illustrate the tragic intersection of domestic volatility and premeditated violence. This episode includes AI-generated content.