Small Town Secrets
In 1986, Denise Pflum, a promising young athlete, left her home in rural Indiana to look for her purse, and was never seen again. In this three-part series, we tag along as Detective Stacy Reese takes a fresh look at the case. It was bungled from the start; even though two of Denise's cousins, and her ex, have confessed to killing her, they were never properly questioned, much less arrested. Three decades on, Detective Reese is determined to solve the case. "Denise matters to me."
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Vice
- Documentary
In 1986, Denise Pflum, a promising young athlete, left her home in rural Indiana to look for her purse, and was never seen again. In this three-part series, we tag along as Detective Stacy Reese takes a fresh look at the case. It was bungled from the start; even though two of Denise's cousins, and her ex, have confessed to killing her, they were never properly questioned, much less arrested. Three decades on, Detective Reese is determined to solve the case. "Denise matters to me."
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Confessions
Tue, Jan 11, 2022 42 mins
Denise Pflum left her home in rural Indiana to look for her purse in 1986. She hasn't been seen since. The Sheriff's department is taking a fresh look at the case - and her ex.
Episode 2
Rumors
Tue, Jan 11, 2022 41 mins
Two cousins have allegedly confessed to killing Denise multiple times. They've never been arrested, and police say one of them hasn't even been questioned - until now.
Episode 3
The Disappearance
Tue, Jan 11, 2022 42 mins
While in custody, Denise's ex-boyfriend confesses to killing her. But he dies before the case can go to trial, leaving Connersville with more questions than answers.