In November, the Hamilton County Prosecutor announced a break in a 44-year-old cold case - the sexual assault and murder of a Cincinnati college student. 

This is part three of of the case. This episode focuses on other victims and one victim who got away. Jessica also interviews collegue Courtney King who covered the case of Cheryl Thompson extensively for Fox19. 

Cincinnati's Crime Vault had been covering the mysterious case of Cheryl Thompson's death for years as the news broke that Ralph Howell was responsible. New technology used on decades old evidence indicates that Howell may have killed a total four young women. 

This is Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast. Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the case, learns about the victims, explains what led investigators to Ralph Howell, and why they now call him Ohio's Newest Serial Killer.

Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX 19 Now.  This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case. 

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