What Is The Perfect Neighbor About
The Perfect Neighbor is a Netflix true-crime documentary that examines the 2016 murder of Michelle Martinko in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The film follows the investigation, the use of genetic genealogy, and the arrest of Jerry Burns, a neighbor who had lived near the victim for years.
Key Claims and Evidence
The documentary highlights how investigators used DNA from a genealogy database to identify a suspect. It also reviews court records, police interviews, and trial testimony that led to Jerry Burns being convicted of first-degree murder in 2020.
Where to Watch and Background
The Perfect Neighbor is available to stream on Netflix. For background on the case, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and court documents outline the timeline of the investigation and conviction.
