Carl & Jackie – Part 2: The Triggermen (Carl Gaimari)

In 'Carl & Jackie - Part 2: The Triggermen (Carl Gaimari),' the 'Anatomy of Murder' podcast delves into the second part of the investigation surrounding Carl Gaimari's 1979 murder. Retired officer Mike Kirby takes on the cold case, which had gone unsolved for decades. The episode begins by recounting the original crime: two masked men entered the Gaimari home, held Carl's wife Jackie and their children captive, and eventually shot Carl in the basement with his own gun. The investigation was thorough but was derailed by a major plane crash that shifted police resources. Despite this, early leads pointed to Jackie's affair with a police officer, Sam Greco, and suspicions of her involvement due to financial motives. The episode then explores Kirby's efforts to piece together the fragmented evidence, including a search for fingerprints and DNA that might link the suspects to the crime scene.

As Kirby digs deeper, he uncovers connections between Jackie and other men, including her later boyfriend Frank Tedia and his brother Sal, both of whom become persons of interest. Kirby's investigation is hampered by lost evidence due to floods and the passage of time, but he remains determined. He employs creative methods, such as staking out to collect discarded cigarette butts for DNA testing and examining old DMV records for potential leads. Throughout the episode, the narrative weaves through Kirby's relentless pursuit, interviews with witnesses and suspects, and the challenges of proving a case when forensic evidence is scarce or compromised.