Scott Weinberger

And this is Anatomy of Murph.

And this is Anatomy of Murph.

As discussed in previous episodes, investigators rely on a diverse toolkit of methods not to coerce a confession, but to create an environment where the suspect feels comfortable sharing information, bringing the investigation even closer to the truth.

As discussed in previous episodes, investigators rely on a diverse toolkit of methods not to coerce a confession, but to create an environment where the suspect feels comfortable sharing information, bringing the investigation even closer to the truth.

And then there's what my old friend Muhammad Ali would have called the rope-a-dope, where a patient detective just lets a suspect paint themselves into a corner that they just can't get out of.

And then there's what my old friend Muhammad Ali would have called the rope-a-dope, where a patient detective just lets a suspect paint themselves into a corner that they just can't get out of.

Detective Ray Reeves was not only a combat veteran in the Air Force, but also spent years doing missionary work overseas before joining the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. And this breadth of experience in serving both his country and his community is what he credits for giving him the tools to succeed as a member of law enforcement.

Detective Ray Reeves was not only a combat veteran in the Air Force, but also spent years doing missionary work overseas before joining the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. And this breadth of experience in serving both his country and his community is what he credits for giving him the tools to succeed as a member of law enforcement.

This speaks directly to Ray's particular style and skill set as a detective, which I think is so spot on. And in some situations, there is a certain light touch that is required, whether you're dealing with a reluctant witness or when interviewing a potential suspect. And that touch was on full display in this case.

This speaks directly to Ray's particular style and skill set as a detective, which I think is so spot on. And in some situations, there is a certain light touch that is required, whether you're dealing with a reluctant witness or when interviewing a potential suspect. And that touch was on full display in this case.

Smart, compassionate, and creative, Savannah had the ambition and the talent to earn her way into the prestigious and aptly named Savannah College of Arts and Design. But after high school, when her mom was diagnosed with cancer, Savannah chose to stay close to home to help care for her.

Smart, compassionate, and creative, Savannah had the ambition and the talent to earn her way into the prestigious and aptly named Savannah College of Arts and Design. But after high school, when her mom was diagnosed with cancer, Savannah chose to stay close to home to help care for her.

But a short time later, there was a dramatic change of plans because at around 6.30 that night, Savannah's parents received an unusual text message from her phone announcing that she had fallen in love and she and her new boyfriend were, quote, running away together.

But a short time later, there was a dramatic change of plans because at around 6.30 that night, Savannah's parents received an unusual text message from her phone announcing that she had fallen in love and she and her new boyfriend were, quote, running away together.

Now, Savannah had made no prior mention of meeting anyone new, so the question facing investigators, would the girl that postponed college to take care of her sick mom be the kind of person to suddenly run off with someone they didn't know? didn't seem likely.

Now, Savannah had made no prior mention of meeting anyone new, so the question facing investigators, would the girl that postponed college to take care of her sick mom be the kind of person to suddenly run off with someone they didn't know? didn't seem likely.

But strangely, Savannah's white Kia Spectra was still parked in the parking lot in front of the restaurant.

But strangely, Savannah's white Kia Spectra was still parked in the parking lot in front of the restaurant.

I'm at Bonefish Grill. Savannah's mom did her best to convey her suspicions about her daughter's strange texts and her concern that something was wrong.

I'm at Bonefish Grill. Savannah's mom did her best to convey her suspicions about her daughter's strange texts and her concern that something was wrong.