Who Would Kill the Most Loved Man in a Small Town? | Homicide: Hours To Kill

A small town is shattered when its funeral director, Dan O'Connell, and his intern, James Ellison, are shot dead in his office in broad daylight. The case only becomes more shocking when an unlikely source reveals information only the killer would know. In this episode of Homicide: Hours to Kill, we travel to Hudson, Wisconsin, a sleepy town on the St. Croix River where people leave their doors unlocked and hadn't seen a homicide in 25 years. Dan O'Connell was a beloved husband, father and former Pepper Fest king. James Ellison was a 22-year-old student who dreamed of becoming a funeral director and chose the O'Connell Funeral Home to learn from the best. On a cold February afternoon in 2002, both were found shot in the head, with nothing taken and no sign of a struggle. As a rookie detective who counted Dan as a close friend races to rebuild his final 24 hours, the investigation takes him from Dan's widow and brother to a rescheduled 1pm appointment, rumours of an affair and a jealous dairy farmer. Then the FBI points detectives to the Rest of Jesus Ministries, a radical anti-embalming group whose leader had sent hundreds of funeral homes a letter threatening death. When the case goes cold, Dan's family turns to the Vidocq Society, a group of retired homicide detectives and forensic experts, and criminal profiler Richard Walter helps reframe the killing as cold, calculated and purposeful. Who Would Kill the Most Loved Man in a Small Town? | Homicide: Hours To Kill | S2E22 | The Devil You Know *This film is under non-exclusive license from Cineflix. All rights reserved.* Our BEST Curated True Crime Docs:    • Our Best CURATED True Crime Documentaries ...   Murders and Homicide Documentaries:    • Murders and Homicides | True Crime Fix   If you love the content on the channel, and you want to see more, consider giving us a Super Thanks! Every bit helps us get more incredible content onto the channel. Let us know what you think of this case in the comments below! ______________________________________________________ Welcome to the Crime Family! Be Sure to Subscribe to get more Incredible Crime Content!    / @truecrimefix   Welcome to True Crime Fix—your ultimate destination for gripping crime stories and chilling documentaries! Dive deep into the world of real crime with shows that explore everything from catfishing and hate crimes to online predators. We bring you the best true crime documentaries from the top producers around the world, showcasing the most compelling and thought-provoking cases. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast or simply curious, our weekly content will keep you hooked. Subscribe now and never miss an episode—your next crime fix is just a click away! All of the content on this channel is UNDER LEGAL LICENSE (We have written contracts) from various copyright holders and distributors. We ask you to please contact us if you believe there are any copyright issues via - rights@vamedianetwork.com True Crime Fix is owned and operated by VA Media Ltd. All rights reserved. #truecrimefix #crimegenre #crimedocumentaries #crimestory #crimestories #documentary #stalkers #truecrimedocumentary #danoconnell #jamesellison #hudsonwisconsin #hourstokill #documentary 0:00 A shocking double homicide 2:13 The 911 call 4:54 The crime scene 8:05 Suspecting the widow 11:22 The brother 12:54 A rescheduled appointment 15:25 The jealous husband 17:41 Narrowing the window 20:00 A cult's death threats 21:56 The cult leader 24:30 The case goes cold 25:36 Fresh eyes 27:15 One name remains 30:29 What he shouldn't know 34:27 The search warrant 36:17 Dan's secret 38:30 The final 24 hours 40:41 The verdict