Scott Weinberger

Montgomery's car contained equally damning evidence, including her blood-stained coat, a birthing kit, bloody gloves, and the murder weapon itself.

Montgomery's car contained equally damning evidence, including her blood-stained coat, a birthing kit, bloody gloves, and the murder weapon itself.

Lisa Montgomery was arrested and charged with kidnapping resulting in death, which became a federal offense as soon as she crossed state lines.

Lisa Montgomery was arrested and charged with kidnapping resulting in death, which became a federal offense as soon as she crossed state lines.

On October 22, 2007, after five hours of deliberation, the jury found Lisa Montgomery guilty of all charges. Four days later, they recommended the death penalty, and the judge formally sentenced Montgomery to death row.

On October 22, 2007, after five hours of deliberation, the jury found Lisa Montgomery guilty of all charges. Four days later, they recommended the death penalty, and the judge formally sentenced Montgomery to death row.

Following the trial, Bobby Joe's family expressed gratitude that Bobby Joe's daughter had been safely returned and despite losing her mom, was given the opportunity to grow up surrounded by a loving and supportive family.

Following the trial, Bobby Joe's family expressed gratitude that Bobby Joe's daughter had been safely returned and despite losing her mom, was given the opportunity to grow up surrounded by a loving and supportive family.

To put it simply, for investigators like Randy Strong, it is the reason they do the job. And that's the why.

To put it simply, for investigators like Randy Strong, it is the reason they do the job. And that's the why.

Neither will I. It was while I was researching and preparing for my interview with Randy that I first discovered that he had the rare and deeply emotional opportunity to meet Bobby Joe's daughter 18 years after he rescued her from the arms of a psychopathic killer. That moment in the interview where he described their first encounter was profoundly moving for both of us.

Neither will I. It was while I was researching and preparing for my interview with Randy that I first discovered that he had the rare and deeply emotional opportunity to meet Bobby Joe's daughter 18 years after he rescued her from the arms of a psychopathic killer. That moment in the interview where he described their first encounter was profoundly moving for both of us.

It is unimaginable to fathom the circumstances of her entry into this world, which did include a small knife wound by her eye, a chilling reminder of what she had endured as a newborn. Zeb Stinnett, her father, has done everything in his power to shield her from the spotlight. ensuring a life of privacy and protection.

It is unimaginable to fathom the circumstances of her entry into this world, which did include a small knife wound by her eye, a chilling reminder of what she had endured as a newborn. Zeb Stinnett, her father, has done everything in his power to shield her from the spotlight. ensuring a life of privacy and protection.

Yet his decision to honor her wish to meet Randy speaks volumes about his compassion, understanding, and respect for her journey. Today, she has grown into a thriving, resilient young woman, a testament to survival, courage, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Yet his decision to honor her wish to meet Randy speaks volumes about his compassion, understanding, and respect for her journey. Today, she has grown into a thriving, resilient young woman, a testament to survival, courage, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

I'm Scott Weinberger, investigative journalist and former deputy sheriff.

I'm Scott Weinberger, investigative journalist and former deputy sheriff.

And this is Anatomy of Murder.

And this is Anatomy of Murder.