Deep diving.
⠀ Two boys reported a masked intruder. A towel helped solve the murder. ⠀.
In June 2000, Lisa Payne disappeared from her home in Galleon, Michigan.
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Two young boys reported seeing a masked intruder inside the home.
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Investigators found signs of disturbance, including damage to a window screen and signs leading to a nearby wood.
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Lisa's body was later discovered in a shallow grave.
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At first, detectives had several possible suspects and competing explanations for what happened.
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The investigation eventually focused on Frank Spagnola, Lisas ex-partner and father of one of her children.
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A special towel discovered during the investigation helped detectives connect evidence to the suspects' family.
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Forensic findings and other evidence ultimately contributed to the conviction of Spagnoles of first degree murder.
⠀ The case returned to the true crime spotlight after Marblean posted a new account on October 29, which attracted a lot of attention on YouTube.
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What makes this investigation compelling is the way a seemingly ordinary household item became part of the evidence trail.
⠀ Watch: Marbol — Her sons saw a masked man in her room. ⠀.