The Murder of Jay Polhill
Episode description
With a smile that went from ear to ear, and a shaggy medium length haircut, it was hard to miss a guy like Jay Polhill. This happy-go-lucky Photography student from Columbia College in Chicago had no idea that his life would be cut short by following his passion.
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Resources for this episode include the following:
Sweeney, Annie. Jay Polhill's death is a mystery spanning 20 miles,18 months. (Aug 22, 2011). Chicago Tribune.
Zekman, Pam. Family Offers $10K Rewards To Solve Mystery of Student's Death. (Oct 17,2011).CBS Chicago.
Miller, Carlin. Jay Polhill, Missing Columbia College Student: Friends & Family Reach Out to Internet for Help ( March 4, 2010) CBS News Chicago.
New clues in alleged 'Smiley Face Killer' murders. (July 22, 2019). Fox 32 News Chicago.
Footprints At The River's Edge. (Aug 10 2011).
Jay Polhill Obituary.(March 5 2010). The Journal-Standard.