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Birth
Born to Peggy and Wilbert Ross Thatcher. -
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Birth & Court details
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The Divorce
After a long court battle over property and divorce. The two finally divorce and JoAnn gets awarded nearly $1 million, and custody of their two children Greg, and Stephanie. -
Cont'd Custody Battle, and it's end.
During the continued custody battle of their son. JoAnn gets shot in her shoulder through her kitchen window, and gets hospitalized for 3 weeks. Two months later she gives up custody of her youngest son Regan. -
Operation Wire
Gary Anderson was outfitted with a tape recorder, and was ordered to receive information from Thatcher. The information received from this operation provided an almost airtight case against Thatcher. -
Murder Trial
Thatcher's murder trial began. Attracting an enormous amounts of media attention. -
The Testimony
Gary Anderson tape was heard, and it was significant because it revealed Thatcher's oppressive, and manipulative personality