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Jeffrey's Birth
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The Marriage
Jeffrey and Colette get married. -
The Murder
Jeffrey MacDonald's pregnant wife and two kids were found murdered by stabbing. Jeffrey called police to report a "stabbing" and was found wounded by his dead wife. He claimed hippies had killed his family. -
The Funeral Service
Funeral services are held for Colette and the girls. Jeff is permitted to leave the hospital to attend the mass. -
Jeffrey's Hospital Release
Jeff is released from the hospital. He had suffered cuts and bruises on his face chest and along with a mild concussion and a stab wound on his left torso. -
The Prime Suspect
Jeff is informed he is the prime suspect in the murders, and submits to a full day of questioning by Army investigators. -
Charged with Murder
Jeff's father-in-law, Alfred Kassab, submits a statement to the press criticizing the Army's handling of the case. The Army formally charges Jeff of murdering his family. -
Charges Dropped
Colonel Rock completes his 90 page report, recommending that all charges against Jeffrey MacDonald be dropped because they are "not true". -
The Discharge
Jeff receives an honorable discharge. He relocates to New York. -
New Job
Jeff moves to Long Beach, California, accepting a job as an ER physician at St. Mary Medical Center. -
The Trial
Jeffrey MacDonald goes on trial for murder in Raleigh, NC. -
Convicted Again
Jeffrey MacDonald is convicted of the murders of Colette, Kimberley and Kristen. -
Return to Normalcy
The Fourth Circuit court dismisses all charges against Jeff MacDonald, based on the speedy trial issue. Jeff returns to work at St. Mary Medical Center, where his job and office have been kept waiting for him. -
The Engagement
Jeff is engaged to Randi Markwith, a volunteer at the hospital. -
Return to Prison
The Supreme Court reverses the speedy trial win. Jeff is rearrested and returned to prison.
