In 1969, Joan Robinson Hill died of an infection of unknown origin. Her father was sure it was murder and, due to pressure, charges were eventually filed. But what happened next muddied the water more than it already was in this case of unknowns.

This case is *unsolved/disputed*

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Part 2: John and Joan Robinson Hill