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    MacDonald, Jeffrey

    Who was the man that single handedly brought MacDonald to justice?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      Alfred Kassab. Alfred Kassab was Colette's step-father. After the deaths of his daughter and grandchildren, he whole-heartedly believed MacDonald innocent. But after the Article 32 hearing and after reading the transcripts of said hearing, Kassab knew without a doubt that Jeff was the man responsible for the deaths of his daughter and grandchildren. It took Kassab nine years and thousands of letters before justice was served.

    Who was the government prosecutor for the People vs. MacDonald?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      Jim Blackburn. This trial was Jim Blackburn's first murder case. He successfully prosecuted Jeffrey MacDonald for the people in the brutal slayings of Colette, Kimberly and Kristen.

    Who was MacDonald accused of killing?Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      His wife and daughters. Macdonald was accused of killing his wife, Colette (who was pregnant with their son), and their two young daughters, Kimberly and Kristen.

    Who did Jeffrey MacDonald and his attorneys say was really responsible for the brutal murders?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      Helena Stoeckley. MacDonald said that a blonde haired woman wearing a floppy hat and holding a candle was in the house along with three other men. He said that these 'hippies' had killed his wife and kids.

    Which individual was pivotal in pursuing an investigation of MacDonald's role in the crime?Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      His wife's stepfather. The stepfather of MacDonald's murdered wife, Colette, played a crucial role in pursuing an independent investigation and pointing the finger of guilt at MacDonald.

    Where was MacDonald serving when the crime occurred?Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      Fort Bragg. MacDonald was serving at Fort Bragg when the murders occurred. The MacDonald family moved there in 1969.

    When did the murders take place?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      February 17, 1970. On February 17, 1970, Jeffrey MacDonald called 911 and said 'Help, stabbing, 544 Castle Drive'. Within a two minute time span he had called 911 again and was transferred to the military police.

    What were the names of Jeffrey MacDonald's children?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      Kimberly and Kristen. Kimberly was 5 years old at the time of her death and Kristen was 2 years old.

    What was the name of the book that described the MacDonald murder(s)?Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      Fatal Vision. "Fatal Vision" (by Joe McGuinness) was the popular book that was written about the MacDonald crime. "In Cold Blood" was by Truman Capote, "False Witness" was about Jim Garrison, and "Murder in Greenwich" was about Martha Moxley.

    What was the name of MacDonald's yacht?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      The Recovery Room. The Recovery Room was the name of Jeffrey MacDonald's yacht, while he was living in California.

    What was the name of Jeffrey MacDonald's wife?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      Colette. Colette was the beautiful wife of Jeffrey MacDonald and mother of his children.

    What was Macdonald's line of work?Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      Doctor. MacDonald was a doctor with a seemingly promising future.

    What ultimately happened to MacDonald?Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      He was found guilty and imprisoned. MacDonald was found guilty of the three murders and was subsequently imprisoned.

    What type of murders did the press claim the MacDonald Murders were similar to?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      The Manson Murders. Immediately after the MacDonald Murders, the press was billing the MacDonald Murders as a Manson Type Murder. They all felt really silly when the evidence concluded that MacDonald himself actually committed the murders. To this day, MacDonald is STILL CLAIMING HIS INNOCENCE AND THAT HIPPIES ACTUALLY KILLED HIS FAMILY.

    What evidence was not admitted at MacDonald's trial?Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      A confession. A woman -- who seemed to match the description provided by MacDonald of one of the hippies -- repeatedly confessed to being a participant in the murders. The woman, however, was deemed to be mentally ill; her confession was not allowed to be placed in evidence.

    On whom did MacDonald place the blame for the murder(s)? Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      A group of hippies. MacDonald claimed that the murders were committed by a group of hippies, two white men, and negro man, and a white female wearing a large floppy hat and high boots. (The Tate-LaBianca murders by the Charles Manson "family" had already occurred.)

    MacDonald served in what branch of the military?Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      Green Berets. MacDonald served in the Army and volunteered for (and was accepted by) the Green Berets. He was a captain.

    MacDonald admitted to what type of misconduct?Jeffrey MacDonald (robert362)

      Extramarital affairs. MacDonald seemed to be without an apparent motive for the crime. He did, however, admit to engaging in various extramarital affairs.

    In what year did Jeffrey MacDonald come to justice?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      1979. In 1979, Jeffrey MacDonald was found guilty of the brutal killings of his wife and children. He is currently serving 3 consecutive life sentences.

    How many months pregnant was Jeffrey MacDonald's wife at the time of her death?Green Beret Murders and Jeffery MacDonald Trivia (JuniorTheJaws)

      5 months. Colette was 5 months pregnant at the time of her death. The autopsy showed that she was carrying the boy that Jeffrey always wanted.

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