Case 210: Jayna Murray
On March 11, 2011, two female employees of the Lululemon Athletica yoga store in Bethesda, Maryland fell victim to a brutal attack carried out by two masked men. 30 year old Jayna Murray was murdered, while 28-year-old Brittany Norwood, survived the ordeal which included sexual assault, torture, repeated stabbings and burglary.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Jessica Forsayeth - research, writing
Milly Raso - creative direction
Mike Migas - production, music
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - music
Comments (30)
Excellent twisting case! I do hope people listening remember to always trust your judgment and call the police when in doubt. It may just be drama, but let them determine that. I grew up in NYC, and am reminded of the case of Kitty Genovese. Many people heard her struggling but did not call authorities. She died. Always call!
Many people Watched it too! I’m sure you’ve already seen many docs on Kitty. Basically majority of ppl KNEW it was bad and all decided someone else would call it in and then the next person thought the same, that someone else would call it in. Others did not want to “get involved” and urged their roommate/partner to let someone else handle it. Truly a tragic event.
there was a mistake near the end by the 2min remaining mark when you said the stained glass was shipped to “Brittany’s brother Hugh” instead of Jayna’s brother, Hugh
Thank you, we fixed it now.
Oh Casefile, you continue to amaze me with your storytelling and added facts. Love it!! Thanks for all your hard work
Great episode as always! At 1:02:24 there may be an error, it refers to "Brittany's brother Hugh" but I think Hugh was Jayna's brother?
I thought this was very well written indeed. Haunting. Well done!
An amazing story many thanks
I’ve always been haunted by this case
I heard this case before on Red Collar and I felt myself getting so angry as soon as I heard Brittany's name and then as the episodes on, I found myself second guessing if I'd ever heard this case before. I think the reveal was so well done and this case was one of the best written yet! Thank you for sharing this case.
The ferocity of the attack sticks with me on this one. All over some clothes. Brittany has to be a narcissistic sociopath.
Maybe it is just me but I have been noticing a slight change in how most of the last episodes have been structured. It seems like the story is told in a way that leaves crucial details that were known to police/witnesses/etc out only to reveal them later. This is obviously done to create tension, but it makes me as a listener feel „cheated“. There never really was a ‚mystery‘ unless you tell the story exactly the way you did tell it. I had never noticed this type structure before, maybe I am wrong, maybe no one else cares. Apart from that you guys are doing a great job. Thanks :)
All opinions and feedback are valued and have helped Casefile become the best podcast it can be, so they do care :) I personally love the structure, the twists always get me or I make my own assumptions (unless I know the story.) But it does differ from episode to episode, depending on the writer/researcher. I still feel its quite similar to how Casey began his episodes, but there are little bits that are left out then come into play later to build the story more at times.
Incredible episode…
I don't often get emotional listening to these. The end with the brother reading her last note had me in tears though.
I haven’t listened to the whole thing yet but that intro was the most terrifying one yet. 😓
What. The. Hell!! I did not see that coming, that was shocking. Well written as usual. Love your work casefile
This was one of the best episodes yet! It was so well written and the twists were written in so well. Such a horrific event. Thanks Casefile team
SUCH a good episode! Kudos to Jessica for the way this was organized and written. Really first class suspense!
This is a case I never cease to be fascinated by. When I saw Casefile was doing it, I pressed PLAY immediately. The storytelling on Casefile is A-List! Starting off with the Apple store workers hearing the noises was a great opening. It is maddening they did nothing, but then I can't imagine how they feel now and am sure it haunts them. And what else can you say about the brutality of the crime and the impact of the loss suffered by Jayna's family when her nephews check to make sure a killer named "Brittany" isn't hiding in their closet, putting even the Boogeyman in 2nd place. That says it all.
Thank you. So well done. Extremely sad incident.
I can’t wait to listen, I literally live in Bethesda, Maryland- shocking to have a casefile case in your own neck of the woods.
Yeah…I grew up in Rockville and spent a lot of time in Bethesda before moving out west. I couldn’t believe I’d never heard of this case!
Thank u for posting every Saturday :) I’m a single mum to a toddler and am home every Saturday. Listening to casefile on Saturday night makes staying in a special treat :)
Ahhh, this case is so sad and shocking, it hits hard every time I hear it covered. I'm really glad Casefile is covering it, I know it will be typically amazing, but bracing myself to listen to this one, not gonna lie.
Also, I didn’t know she was such a klepto
Excellent episode
A case I am pretty well-versed in. Was excited to listen! Great work!
I had zero idea where this was going.. far out.
wow. shocking!