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When 52-year-old Jerry Woking walked out of his granddaughter's birthday party, everyone knew something was wrong.

Generally a sincere, warm and loving man, he'd been distracted all afternoon by something he chose not to discuss.

He was fidgeting and pacing, clearly something was on his mind, but that truth would remain hidden.


There was no indication that he'd bought a ticket or hopped on a flight, or that he'd even been the last one driving his truck, which was found in long-term parking, caked in dried mud and dirt.

Both inside and out, the vehicle had splashes of blood and new dents which suggested a collision with something heavy and about the size of a human being.

For nearly 36 years, Jerry's fate remained unknown, whispered about amongst locals in his town of Moline, speculated on by investigators and grievously discussed by his family.

However, in recent years, detectives have been much more candid about what they believe happened and who was responsible.

It's not the dead man, though, who continues to keep the truth concealed, but likely one of his children or several friends who continue to fight tooth and nail to protect the memory of a cowardly killer.

Today we dive deep into a case which takes us to the city of Moline, located in Rock Island County in Northwest Illinois.

It's a disturbing case, not just because of what happened, but also because those who know the truth and hold the power to solve this case tomorrow refuse to speak today.

They pay fealty to a dead killer while being indifferent to the suffering of an entire family who want only to bring their father and grandfather home to rest and to see justice delivered.
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When 52-year-old Jerry Woking walked out of his granddaughter's birthday party, everyone knew something was wrong.

Generally a sincere, warm and loving man, he'd been distracted all afternoon by something he chose not to discuss.

He was fidgeting and pacing, clearly something was on his mind, but that truth would remain hidden.


There was no indication that he'd bought a ticket or hopped on a flight, or that he'd even been the last one driving his truck, which was found in long-term parking, caked in dried mud and dirt.

Both inside and out, the vehicle had splashes of blood and new dents which suggested a collision with something heavy and about the size of a human being.

For nearly 36 years, Jerry's fate remained unknown, whispered about amongst locals in his town of Moline, speculated on by investigators and grievously discussed by his family.

However, in recent years, detectives have been much more candid about what they believe happened and who was responsible.

It's not the dead man, though, who continues to keep the truth concealed, but likely one of his children or several friends who continue to fight tooth and nail to protect the memory of a cowardly killer.

Today we dive deep into a case which takes us to the city of Moline, located in Rock Island County in Northwest Illinois.

It's a disturbing case, not just because of what happened, but also because those who know the truth and hold the power to solve this case tomorrow refuse to speak today.

They pay fealty to a dead killer while being indifferent to the suffering of an entire family who want only to bring their father and grandfather home to rest and to see justice delivered.