Case 050: Eugene Palmer | Father in Law? No. Fugitive in Law

He was a grandfather. A hunter. A man who vanished after a single, deadly act.In this episode of Fugitive Files, we examine the case of Eugene Palmer, a New York man wanted for the 2012 murder of his daughter-in-law, Tammy Palmer. The dispute was domestic—but it turned deadly. According to law enforcement, Eugene waited near Tammy’s home with a shotgun, ambushed her, and disappeared into the woods behind his rural property.What followed was a massive manhunt. Search dogs. Drones. Thermal imaging. But Eugene Palmer was gone.Theories swirled. Some believe he died in the woods shortly after the killing. Others—including the FBI—are convinced he's still alive, possibly receiving help to stay hidden. In 2019, Palmer was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, though he was later removed due to age and health concerns. Still, he remains officially wanted and charged with murder.We explore:The family tension that led to the shootingThe clues left behind at the sceneThe national manhunt and why it stalledAnd the ongoing debate: Is Eugene Palmer dead… or just very good at hiding?He would be 80+ years old today—but the case remains open.This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.