An anniversary hike. A 1,200-foot fall. A case ruled an accident for nearly two decades. When new evidence surfaced, investigators reopened the death of Bernadette Vander Meer and charged her husband with murder. We break down the affidavit, reveal investigative details not reported in most news stories, and explain how detectives transformed an apparent accident into a homicide investigation. Plus, we share  unique perspective on investigating suspicious deaths in America's national parks.


Sources:
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT WASHINGTON COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH  
AFFIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE IN SUPPORT OF ARREST WARRANT
Criminal No. 261501209

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