[Drop Dead Gorgeous] Odd duck or dangerous raptor?

‍‍This e-mail contains graphics. If you don’t see them » Click here to view it online

‍

‍www.crimescene.com | July 02 2025

Hello, Detective

Marty Rutgers is an unusual guy, no doubt about it. But he was also Barbara's pageant coach, and he's far from the only unique personality involved in that world.

Even after his role in Barbara's career trajectory was minimized, he maintained affection for her.

Would he have any reason to kill her?

Examine the evidence, and share your thoughts in the comments and the forum.

Tip: Want to catch up on what's happened so far in the Drop Dead Gorgeous case? Check out the Case Recap.

New Case Documents for Detectives

Updated every weekday at noon Central Time

Marty Rutgers interview The detectives asked Barbara's pageant coach about their history and his appearance at the pageant. Read more	Marty Rutgers bio Marty's life has long been a combination of mystery and peculiarity. Read more
Victim's pageant speech CSU recovered an apparent draft of a speech Barbara Dubois was planning to give. Read more	Guest room locations CSU prepared a diagram showing the rooms occupied by persons of interest to the investigation. Read more
YCCC hotel room inventory CSU submitted this inventory of evidence collected from hotel rooms of pageant-associated persons. Read more	Walbert Dopelson bio A lifelong Oxonian, Walbert is well-traveled, well-educated, and well-respected. Read more

‍ Ask the Detective Got questions about the case?

Ask the Detective is standing by to get the info you're looking for and follow your leads.

Ask now »

‍Learn about crime scene processing techniques

ForensiKit by Crime Scene

a monthly subscription box

Subscribe Today

‍Want to extend your assignment to the Case Detectives unit?

Get Case Credits for reading case documents, posting comments, and more.

See everything you can do to earn Case Credits

Collect just 400 Case Credits, and you can become a Case Detective for one month.

Case Detectives get:

Evidence Preview — Be the first to see case documents
Ask the Detective — Ask questions and get answers directly from YCSD investigators
Bonus content — See exclusive case details, behind-the-scenes content, and more.
Click the button to find out how many Case Credits you've already earned. (Log in first for best results)

How many Case Credits do I have?

‍You’re receiving this email because you’ve subscribed to our newsletter. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe immediately

Crime Scene | 3602 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 | 623-565-8573

[Drop Dead Gorgeous] Odd duck or dangerous raptor?

Marty Rutgers interview

Marty Rutgers bio

Victim's pageant speech

Guest room locations

YCCC hotel room inventory

Walbert Dopelson bio

‍Learn about crime scene processing techniques

‍Want to extend your assignment to the Case Detectives unit?

Get Case Credits for reading case documents, posting comments, and more.