This story was told live on the Crime Junkie Life Rule #10 Tour, in front audiences in 17 cities across the United States. This live show is a Webby Award nominee (Best Live Podcast Recording), and now, we’re sharing the live telling of this case with you! On the morning of February 11, 1987, the body of Peggy Lee Hettrick (37) was discovered in a field near Fort Collins, Colorado, following a trail of blood stretching over 100 feet. What investigators found at the scene raised immediate questions around a staged appearance, signs of postmortem mutilation, and a crime that didn’t match a typical motive But instead of following the evidence… investigators focused on the wrong person. In this special Crime Junkie LIVE episode, recorded during the Life Rule #10 Tour, Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat break down one of the most troubling cases we’ve ever covered and how a wrongful conviction derailed the search for the truth. We explore Peggy Hettrick’s final known movements on February 10–11, 1987 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the evidence found at the scene and what investigators overlooked, how Timothy Masters (15) became the primary suspect, the lack of physical evidence tying him to the crime, and the years-long fight that led to his exoneration in 2008. But this story doesn’t end there. Because while one person was wrongfully convicted… the real person responsible for Peggy Hettrick’s murder has never been held accountable. And evidence suggests there were other viable suspects, individuals investigators failed to fully pursue. Join us in asking the Colorado Attorney General to reopen Peggy’s case, assign a new investigator and explore new DNA testing by following this link: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/justice-for-peggy-hettrick/ Are you a part of Ashley's Summer Watch Challenge? Text "BWBRSA" to 317-733-7485 to stamp your bingo card. Not apart of Ashley's challenge and want to join? Text "WATCH IT" to 317-733-7485 to join! Key Episode Moments: 00:00 Intro 02:50 Crime Junkie LIVE Tour 04:20 Peggy Hettrick Found 10:20 Strange Crime Scene Evidence 13:00 Peggy’s Final Night 16:00 Teen Suspect: Timothy Masters 26:30 Case Built on Drawings 36:10 Arrest & Trial 44:20 Conviction & Prison 49:10 Case Reopened 58:00 Release & Exoneration 01:03:20 Other Suspects 01:19:00 New Suspect 01:37:00 DNA Evidence & What’s Next 01:43:30 Call to Action – Outro ------- Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrimeJunkiePod Crime Junkie is created and hosted by Ashley Flowers. About Ashley Flowers Ashley Flowers is the top female podcaster in the U.S. and the host of Crime Junkie, the #1 podcast among women and the #1 true crime podcast globally. As the Founder of audiochuck, she has built a top-tier podcast production company that has garnered over 2.6 billion downloads, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling through 10+ chart topping podcasts. Ashley and her team are dedicated to creating responsible true crime content that respects victims and their families. Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASHLEYFLOWERS/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ash_flowers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyflowers.af/ Check out these other great crime channels: @kallmekris How OJ Simpson Got Away With Murder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JhksB7R8HY @annieelise Dumbest Teens Ever Laugh at Attempted Murder Charges | Isabelle Valdez & Lois Lippert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4dOn_Vi-z0 @KendallRae Jealous Rage Fueled Shooting Or Accidental Firing? The Case Danielle Nemetz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVMROZxJHLg @CoffeehouseCrime There's Something Wrong with Erica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT8YfRHNuSA