Dark Valley
Dark Valley is a true-crime investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer, an unidentified serial murderer who prowled the border region of Vermont and New Hampshire in the 1980s. Eight women were brutally killed — Catherine Millican, Elizabeth "Betsy" Critchley, Heidi Martin, Bernice Courtemanche, Ellen Fried, Eva Morse, Lynda Moore and Barbara Agnew — and their cases remain unsolved. Produced and hosted by Jennifer Amell, the series centers on Jane Boroski, the lone survivor of an attack in 1988 when a stranger stabbed her 27 times while she was pregnant. The narrative unfolds in real time as Amell revisits the cold cases, interviews law enforcement, criminal profiler Dr. John Philpin, the victims' families and locals, and searches for new leads and suspects.
Episodes
Chapter 18 | Down the Alley
In this finale, Jennifer unveils her final investigative efforts into the best suspect ever for the Connecticut River Valley killings. Special thank you to the following Dark Valley listeners for their dedicated support of the show: M Charles, Tara F, Debie Burton, Sandi C. W., Parker D. and Brian Denman. Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club to enjoy Dark Valley ad-free PLUS gain access to exclusive ca
Chapter 17 | A Father's Tale
Jennifer finally sits down with Heidi’s parents, Barry and Linda Martin. Barry gives an alibi statement for the first time ever, and Jennifer evaluates if he could be telling the truth. Special thank you to the following Dark Valley listeners for their dedicated support of the show: M Charles, Tara F, Debie Burton, Sandi C. W., Parker D. and Brian Denman. Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club to enjoy D
Chapter 16 | On the Docks
The 1989 murder of Jessica Briggs on the docks of a Maine wharf, her boyfriend’s potential exoneration after spending 27 years in prison, and this case’s possible connection to the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Special thank you to the following Dark Valley listeners for their dedicated support of the show: M Charles, Tara F, Debie Burton, Sandi C. W., Parker D. and Brian Denman. Join the Crime
Chapter 15 | Megan's Story
Jennifer uncovers secrets hidden in Heidi Martin’s diary, and Heidi’s best friend reveals her harrowing encounters with Heidi’s father. Special thank you to the following Dark Valley listeners for their dedicated support of the show: M Charles, Tara F, Debie Burton, Sandi C. W., Parker D. and Brian Denman. Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club to enjoy Dark Valley ad-free PLUS gain access to exclusive c
Chapter 14 | A Town on Trial
Unpacking the trial of Delbert Tallman and making the case that Tallman is NOT Heidi Martin’s likely killer.Special thank you to the following Dark Valley listeners for their dedicated support of the show: M Charles, Tara F, Debie Burton, Sandi C. W., Parker D. and Brian Denman. Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club to enjoy Dark Valley ad-free PLUS gain access to exclusive case files. More details HERE.
Chapter 13 | A Good, Quiet Girl
April names who she thinks killed her sister, Heidi Martin, and who could possibly be the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Special thank you to the following Dark Valley listeners for their dedicated support of the show: M Charles, Tara F, Debie Burton, Sandi C. W., Parker D. and Brian Denman. Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club to enjoy Dark Valley ad-free PLUS gain access to exclusive case files. Mo
Chapter 12 | End at the Beginning
Part 12 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Find out what happened to Jane Boroski's unborn child. Then, Jennifer gives you the most compelling lead on the identity of the Connecticut River Valley killer yet through the case of Heidi Martin. Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Jessica Parker, Cheyenne Parker, Dr. John Philpin, and April Stone. If you want to hear Jane Boroks
Chapter 11 | In Memoriam
Part 11 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Jennifer navigates the memories of a person of interest's children and Dr. Philpin sends Jennifer a package labeled: Jane Boroski. Then, we travel back in time. Special thanks to Julie Murray, Jane Boroski, Dr. John Philpin, and Dr. Matthew Woster If you want to hear Jane Boroksi's reaction to this episode, subscribe to her pod
Chapter 10 | Blood Brothers
Part 10 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Jennifer explores the potential connection between a 2004 missing woman's case to the earlier Valley murders. It seems women keep disappearing around two brothers. Special thanks to Julie Murray, Jane Boroski, Dr. John Philpin. If you want to hear Jane Boroksi's reaction to this episode, subscribe to her podcast with co-host Am
Chapter 9 | Not My Bad Man
Part 9 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. People think the Connecticut River Valley cases are solved. But are they? We explore the possibility of Michael Nicholoau as a suspect and the complicated relationship between Jane and a private investigator. Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Ben Montgomery, and Dr. John Philpin. If you want to hear Jane Boroksi's reaction to thi
Chapter 8 | Jane's Story
Part 8 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Jane tells the story of her encounter with the Valley Killer on August 6, 1988. We also get to meet a surprise guest. Special thanks to Jane Boroski and Bob. If you want to hear Jane Boroksi's reaction to this episode, subscribe to her podcast with co-host Amanda Bedard: Invisible Tears Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club to enjoy Da
Chapter 7 | Storm of the Century
Part 7 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Barbara Agnew left a ski mountain in southern Vermont just as a massive snowstorm swept through New England. Just 10mins from home, Barbara pulled off the highway at a rest stop for an unknown reason. There, someone brutally attacked and abducted her.Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Dr. John Philpin, Jane Gray North, and Lisa Nor
Chapter 6 | Over the River
Part 6 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Lynda Moore's murder is the most controversial case in the Connecticut River Valley file. All other victims were killed when outside and vulnerable. Lynda was killed in her home. Was the Valley Killer changing his MO?Special thanks to Jane Boroski and Dr. John Philpin.If you want to hear Jane Boroksi's reaction to this episode,
Chapter 5 | She Looked Away
Part 5 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Eva Morse was feeling ill and decided to leave work early. But instead of hitchhiking back home, she vanished from the shoulder of Rt.12 way past where she lived. Where was Eva headed? Who abducted her? Who killed her?Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Frank Morse, and Dr. John Philpin.If you want to hear Jane Boroksi's reaction to
Chapter 4 | Butterfly Effect
Part 4 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Bernice Courtemanche and Ellen Fried's bodies are found; Jennifer and Jane visit these sites. Jennifer uncovers a detail that completely changes the story of Ellen's abduction.Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Gretchen, Carrie, and Toby Colby.If you want to hear Jane Boroksi's reaction to this episode, subscribe to her podcast wit
Chapter 3 | Dial Tone
Part 3 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. 1985- Bernice Courtemanche and Ellen Fried are abducted by the Valley Killer from Claremont, New Hampshire. Bernice is hitchhiking in Claremont, New Hampshire. Ellen is talking to her sister on a payphone in Claremont. Both victims are at or near Leo's Market. Is the killer using Leo's to stalk his next victim?Special thanks to
Chapter 2 | Time Will Tell
Part 2 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. In 1981, Betsy Critchley is abducted while hitchhiking in Massachusetts. Her body is found a few weeks later in the woods of Unity, New Hampshire. But Betsy might have grabbed a piece of evidence that will break her case wide open.Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Geri Critchley, Jay Critchley, and Dr. John Philpin.If you want to
Chapter 1 | Begin at the End
Part 1 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer.Jane Boroski was seven months pregnant when she was stabbed 27 times by an unknown man. Miraculously, she survived. But Jane later finds out she is the only survivor of a serial killer who prowled the Connecticut River Valley in the 1980s and killed at least 8 women before her. Now, she's here to speak for the dead.If you want to
