In the mid-1940s, Chicago was terrorized by a series of brutal murders that became known as the Lipstick Killer case. Three victims, a chilling message written in lipstick, and a flood of questionable evidence led police to arrest 17-year-old William Heirens. But as investigators leaned on torture, coerced confessions, and disputed forensic evidence, doubts about his guilt only grew. This episode breaks down every clue, every failure, and the lingering question of whether justice was ever truly served. Some crimes are solved by a single clue — one overlooked fingerprint, a missing puzzle piece, or a detail hiding in plain sight. Clues, a Crime House Original from PAVE Studios, takes you deep into the world of notorious crimes and forensic breakthroughs. If you're obsessed with forensic twists, cold cases, and the relentless pursuit of justice— hit subscribe and uncover your next true crime obsession. New video episodes drop every Wednesday! #Clues #CluesPodcast #MorganAbsher #KaelynMoore #Crime #CrimePodcast #PAVEStudios #TrueCrimeStories #TheLipstickKiller Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Clues Podcast 04:33 The Night Josephine Ross Died 07:22 Clue #1: Dark Colored Hairs 07:58 Clue #2: A Dark Haired Man 15:32 Clue #3: A Lipstick Message 19:07 Clue #4: Bloody Fingerprint Smudge 25:39 Clue #5: A Ransom Note 27:28 Clue #6: Items Around The Degan Household 32:39 Clue #7: Suzanne Body Parts 35:05 Clue #8: The Laundry Room 48:09 Clue #9: Richard Russell Thomas' Confession 55:49 Clue #10: A Fingerprint Match 1:04:53 Clue #11: Polygraph Results 1:11:24 Clue #12: A Knife 1:15:08 Appeals, Experts & Wrongful Conviction Claims 1:25:55 Missing Person of the Week: Heaven Desiree McGee Subscribe to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@CluesPod?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT CLUES: Hosted by Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore, Clues unpacks the cases that gripped the world—from chilling murders to serial killers. Each episode dissects the evidence, retraces investigative breakthroughs, and follows the trail of clues that cracked the case—or left it hauntingly unsolved. Clues is a Crime House original, powered by PAVE Studios. WHERE TO LISTEN: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0EdKvs7lvnDVgh0MQE1jis?si=db954dfff5e94950 Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clues-with-morgan-absher-and-kaelyn-moore/id1792283951 STAY CONNECTED WITH CLUES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cluespodcast Follow Morgan: http://www.instagram.com/morgsyabsher Follow Kaelyn: http://www.instagram.com/itskaelynmoore ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Clues Podcast. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 Clues Podcast Is This Serial Killer Still Out There? The Lipstick Killer | Clues https://www.youtube.com/@CluesPod