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July 17, 2024
The Oak Grove Cemetery Murders – Part 2
Part 2 of 2 of "The Oak Grove Cemetery Murders." We profile the killer of 19-year-old Shirley Elizabeth Whitten and 26-year-oid Roger Dale Higgins.
On February 22, 1972, 19-year-old Shirley Elizabeth Whitten and 26-year-old Roger Dale Higgins were found stabbed to death in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Wildwood, Florida. The case remains unsolved. Join retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler-Drew, and Bob Drew us as we continue our discussion about the type of person who killed Shirley and Roger. Our new profile presents key observations that differ from the original. This is part 2 of 2.
Huge thanks to Jeni Decker who covered this case on her podcast Down & Away (season 21). She found the original FBI profile and asked us to review it, sharing all her research. Check out her show, Down & Away - 23 seasons of true crime cases most never hear about but need to.
If you or someone you know has information regarding this case, please contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (352) 569-1600 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call (800) 423-TIPS (8477).
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Music: "Light in the Basement" by John Hanske. You can listen to John's music on Spotify.