Blaine Alexander
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Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
Because she lost her things, you're thinking.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
She called Tara's boyfriend, Chris Melton.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
Virginia told him what she had just heard.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
Chris left his plumbing job and a co-worker drove him to Athens about an hour away.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
So when you guys get to Athens, your first stop is the police department.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
And I recall at first saying, I can't do this.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
Police took Chris to the crime scene where someone brought him a photo of the victim inside.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
Moments later, one of those emergency workers came back with proof.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
And when he opened his hand, there was one of the diamond-stud earrings.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
Now investigators had a name and a case that would become an Athens legend.
Dateline NBC
A Window of Time
But the search for a killer would be tainted by mistrust and lingering suspicion.