Jennifer Amell

Miraculously, Jane and her baby survived. I think often of being with Jane in the Claremont Library when we were first doing research on these victims. And I'm sure you remember, but the librarian comes over to check on us, and this is what Jane says.

Miraculously, Jane and her baby survived. I think often of being with Jane in the Claremont Library when we were first doing research on these victims. And I'm sure you remember, but the librarian comes over to check on us, and this is what Jane says.

Pretty much. Not doing it to solve it. And it's true. I didn't set out to solve this. But in the course of researching these cases and getting to know the community of the Upper Valley, I think I may have generated the best lead on a suspect. Ever. And believe me, it's not who you think it is.

Pretty much. Not doing it to solve it. And it's true. I didn't set out to solve this. But in the course of researching these cases and getting to know the community of the Upper Valley, I think I may have generated the best lead on a suspect. Ever. And believe me, it's not who you think it is.

Before we really dive into Heidi's case, I'd be remiss if I didn't discuss one major police update in these cases. Let's talk about a man I called Jim. Early on in this investigation, in the mid-80s, rumors surrounded a man who lived in a dilapidated old house at the edge of Kellyville, just outside Claremont, New Hampshire. Like a Lemony Snicket story, Jim's yard is unkempt and overgrown.

Before we really dive into Heidi's case, I'd be remiss if I didn't discuss one major police update in these cases. Let's talk about a man I called Jim. Early on in this investigation, in the mid-80s, rumors surrounded a man who lived in a dilapidated old house at the edge of Kellyville, just outside Claremont, New Hampshire. Like a Lemony Snicket story, Jim's yard is unkempt and overgrown.

The brick of the house eroded and chipped, strange wooden signs nailed to the fence saying women welcome or owner armed. There were so many rumors that locals refer to the Connecticut River Valley killer as the quote, Kellyville killer, alluding to Jim and his creepy house. The story kind of writes itself. But since it's now a matter of public record, Jim's real name is Jeffrey Champagne.

The brick of the house eroded and chipped, strange wooden signs nailed to the fence saying women welcome or owner armed. There were so many rumors that locals refer to the Connecticut River Valley killer as the quote, Kellyville killer, alluding to Jim and his creepy house. The story kind of writes itself. But since it's now a matter of public record, Jim's real name is Jeffrey Champagne.

On May 21st, 2024, that means this past May, the New Hampshire Attorney General executed the first search warrant ever in the history of this investigation on Jeffrey Champagne's house.

On May 21st, 2024, that means this past May, the New Hampshire Attorney General executed the first search warrant ever in the history of this investigation on Jeffrey Champagne's house.

So in order for police to search a property, they need what's called probable cause. Probable cause is a legal benchmark that law enforcement must meet that reasonably justifies suspicion of a crime and or a perpetrator.

So in order for police to search a property, they need what's called probable cause. Probable cause is a legal benchmark that law enforcement must meet that reasonably justifies suspicion of a crime and or a perpetrator.

And for cases over 40 years old, I would venture to guess that there has been mounting circumstantial evidence leading to probable cause that eventually convinced a judge to sign off on a warrant. We just don't know what that reasoning entailed. The court affidavit has been sealed from the public.

And for cases over 40 years old, I would venture to guess that there has been mounting circumstantial evidence leading to probable cause that eventually convinced a judge to sign off on a warrant. We just don't know what that reasoning entailed. The court affidavit has been sealed from the public.

Even though search warrant affidavits are generally a matter of public record, for eight months, there have not been any statements released by New Hampshire authorities about what they found in Jeffrey Champagne's house, if anything. They also won't release what case they're investigating in connection with Champagne.

Even though search warrant affidavits are generally a matter of public record, for eight months, there have not been any statements released by New Hampshire authorities about what they found in Jeffrey Champagne's house, if anything. They also won't release what case they're investigating in connection with Champagne.

I do know that just before the search, authorities notified Jane Borowski, Maura Murray's family, and the family of Ellen Freed. It seems most likely that authorities are attempting to link Ellen Freed's case to Jeffrey Champagne, since her body was found in relative proximity to his house.

I do know that just before the search, authorities notified Jane Borowski, Maura Murray's family, and the family of Ellen Freed. It seems most likely that authorities are attempting to link Ellen Freed's case to Jeffrey Champagne, since her body was found in relative proximity to his house.

It's also possible they're trying to tie Bernice Kortomasha's case as well, since her body was also found in Kellyville. And I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I've made the executive decision here not to cover Champagne in depth. Too much is unknown, save for some rumors that have been circulating around town for decades.

It's also possible they're trying to tie Bernice Kortomasha's case as well, since her body was also found in Kellyville. And I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I've made the executive decision here not to cover Champagne in depth. Too much is unknown, save for some rumors that have been circulating around town for decades.