Jeffrey Gorton’s Deadly Secret XIV: Inside a Sexual Predator’s Arrest

Deep beneath the veneer of an ordinary family man lurked one of Michigan's most disturbing predators. Jeffrey Gordon—quiet, meticulous, and seemingly gentle—maintained a double life that shocked even veteran investigators when it was finally exposed in 2001.

The search of Gordon's modest Flint home revealed an astonishing collection of approximately 1,200 women's undergarments, many labeled with names, dates, and locations—trophies from his countless violations of women's privacy. His disturbing videotapes captured unsuspecting victims in intimate moments, revealing a voyeuristic obsession that had apparently escalated to murder.

Behind the scenes, jurisdictional tensions complicated the investigation. Prosecutor Arthur Busch insisted on proper procedures despite pressure from state police brass eager for media attention. As search warrants were finally executed, investigators discovered the true extent of Gordon's depravity—a meticulously organized collection that reflected the compartmentalized psychology of a predator who had successfully hidden in plain sight for years.

Most shocking was how Gordon's behavior had raised red flags for years. Former neighbors reported multiple incidents of window peeping dating back to 1986. His own brothers reportedly referred to him as "the panty sniffer" behind his back. Yet his wife Brenda maintained she knew nothing of his criminal past in Florida, where he had served prison time for similar offenses. 

Gordon's arrest finally connected him to the 1986 murder of Margaret Eby at the prestigious Mott Estate, where his family business had installed sprinkler systems, and the 1991 killing of Nancy Ludwig at a Detroit airport hotel. After fifteen years, advanced DNA technology had finally caught up with a predator who had been hiding behind the facade of normalcy all along.

Join us as we explore how this seemingly ordinary man maintained his secret life for so long, and the dedicated investigators who finally brought him to justice.

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