Killer Girlfriend Kills Her Friend - Doesn't Realize She Left DNA Evidence

September 28, 2026

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In November 2017, a 23-year-old woman named Paige Thompson called 911 to report that she had shot a man named Pete in self-defense at her boyfriend’s house in Fonda, New York. But when detectives interviewed her later that night, the story she told did not match the physical evidence at the scene. Pete had been shot once in the chest, but the rest of his body showed signs of a severe beating—his ear was nearly torn off, his ribs were broken, and there were defensive wounds on his hands. Paige claimed she fired the gun only after Pete attacked her boyfriend, Stan, with a pair of brass knuckles. But the detectives had already spoken to other witnesses, and the picture they were building was different: Paige had not acted in self-defense. She had participated in a beating that went too far, and when Pete tried to escape, she shot him. The interview that followed is a masterclass in how law enforcement slowly corners a suspect who believes she can talk her way out.

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1 (00:00) **Episode Intro & Advertisements** - The episode opens with ads for YouTube Premium and a tourism spot for Greenville, South Carolina, before transitioning into the main case.
2 (02:13) **Police Interrogation Begins** - Detectives question a female witness about her criminal history and her relationship with the primary suspect, Paige.
3 (05:04) **Witness Describes the Night's Events** - The witness begins to recount the sequence of events leading up to the homicide, focusing on a drug deal setup.
4 (07:50) **Description of the Victim and Initial Tension** - The witness describes Pete as a nice, older white guy who was sweet to her, but notes the situation quickly turned hostile.
5 (13:07) **The Fight Erupts** - The witness details the moment the situation turned violent, with Paige attacking Pete.
6 (18:59) **Details of the Assault** - The witness describes the chaotic fight, including the use of weapons and the involvement of other people.
7 (25:00) **The Shooting and Aftermath** - The witness reveals that a gunshot occurred, and she saw Pete get shot in the chest.

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Killer Girlfriend Kills Her Friend - Doesn't Realize She Left DNA Evidence

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