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From a young age, Jim Jones had his eyes set on becoming a preacher. At 24 he would accomplish that goal by opening the Peoples Temple church in Indianapolis. But, by the end of his life he lead over 900 people to their death in what is now known as the Jonestown Massacre. Before 9/11 the Jonestown Massacre was the largest loss of U.S. civilian lives from a non-natural disaster, and I caution anyone who decides to look up this case because the pictures alone will have you shaking.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/jonestown-13-things-you-should-know-about-cult-massacre-121974/
https://www.businessinsider.com/drinking-the-kool-aid-meaning-jonestown-massacre-2018-11
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Peoples-Temple
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Jones
https://www.history.com/topics/crime/jonestown#:~:text=Contents&text=The%20%E2%80%9CJonestown%20Massacre%E2%80%9D%20occurred%20on,Jones%20(1931%2D78).
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/jonestown
https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=16973
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You GUYS. We are tackling one of the newest religions, or oldest cults, depending on how you want to look at it. We are tackling the church of scientology, Leah Remini, Tom Cruise, Danny Masterson, and the disappearance of Shelly Miscovich. Buckle up, it's about to be a long ride.
Sources:
- https://apple.news/AP040OLbAST6iXlsSZcdssQ
- https://www.scientology.org/?source=gawgg&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6fafBhC1ARIsAIJjL8mufEw2jMx5UNjZdB4sGC8A4e6N2LzxvavHrgP8yUThcw9iQQ-gXZUaAnjdEALw_wcB
- https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/where-are-scientology-leaders-david-and-shelly-miscavige/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology
- https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/where-are-scientology-leaders-david-and-shelly-miscavige/
- 20/20 Episode starring Leah Remini
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Family is everything. No question about it. True, they will get on your nerves like nobodyâs business. But at the end of the day, it's all love. I WISH that was the theme for today. But, this âFamilyâ is nothing of the sort. This âFamilyâ ruthlessly murdered without remorse or care, all led by a deranged racist who couldnât deal with rejection. What better way to kick off the cult season then by starting with Charles Manson.
Sources:
https://www.oxygen.com/all/charles-manson
https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a27920517/charles-manson-children/
Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff Guinn
https://www.npr.org/2013/08/04/206652873/charles-manson-master-manipulator-even-as-a-child
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Manson
https://www.businessinsider.com/charles-manson-murders-cult-family-history-2017-11#manson-displayed-violent-and-manipulative-tendencies-even-when-he-was-very-young-he-was-known-to-manipulate-his-classmates-in-the-first-grade-into-hurting-kids-he-didnt-like-as-a-problem-child-in-the-foster-care-system-he-soon-fell-into-a-life-of-petty-crime-and-starting-in-1956-spent-years-in-federal-prison-for-a-variety-of-offenses-including-forging-government-checks-2
https://www.biography.com/crime/charles-manson
https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-california-los-angeles-united-states-cf705f1691203ca4d5b31421ceb82a35
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Roman-Polanski
https://people.com/crime/charles-manson-terrorized-america-real-life-monster/
https://www.britannica.com/event/Tate-murders
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/manson-cult-kills-five-people
https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a27920517/charles-manson-children/
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GUYS! This is our final episode of the celebrity crimes season and so we thought we would end it on a fun note, where no one is murdered!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Spade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJKbtVtPz-o
https://www.aerlawgroup.com/blog/can-you-shoot-someone-who-breaks-into-your-house/
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/can-you-shoot-a-home-intruder-under-california-law/103-348540150
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0ivwzDEwbM
https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=112651&page=1
https://azdailysun.com/david-spades-assistant-pleads-guilty-to-assault/article_7cf1dca1-0d91-5245-a483-8fb7c2fb26ff.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jan-24-cl-16050-story.html
https://apnews.com/article/11f4f6be9c2a1a0853dcd9228433cec6
https://youtu.be/gqUFZ0R_S9A
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On November 13, 2022, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves lost their lives in a tragic quadruple homicide. Xana, Ethan, Madison and Kaylee all attended the University of Idaho and had come back from a night out when their lives were taken. Much of this episodeâs facts and topics are coming from the Probable Cause Affidavit that was released last week. It is a statement made by Brett Payne, Corporal at the Moscow Police Department. CPL Payne is being assisted by the members of the Idaho State Police and the FBI. To be clear: There may be (and there probably is) more evidence in this case that is not in the affidavit. That is because the affidavitâs purpose is not to outline everything that the police know. It is to satisfy the probable cause for arrest standard. Please be sure to keep up with the case as the investigation is ongoing and new facts are sure to emerge.
Sources for this episode:
THE AFFIDAVIT https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/05/us/bryan-kohberger-affidavit.html
WTF ARTICLE https://www.wsj.com/articles/bryan-kohberger-idaho-murders-explained-11673046120
Jennifer Twitter (Former FBI Agent) ââhttps://twitter.com/CoffindafferFBI
2014 Isla Vista Killingshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Isla_Vista_killings
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Thank you to all of our listeners that joined us in 2022, and to all of our listeners who were (for some reason) with us before that. We are so grateful for these silly little microphones and this community. We talk about really gruesome crimes but MAN are we looking out for each other!Â
Listen along as we recap wtf happened in 2022. It was truly a year that is for the books (good and bad!).
Stay tuned for 2023...... it only gets better!
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**TW: In this episode we discuss topics that are not suitable for all listeners. The topics we discuss include abuse toward children and gross mistreatment. Please take care and be well :)
Itâs February 25, 1957, and someone reports finding the body of a little boy in a box in Philadelphia. This was nearly 64 years ago, yet the boy in the box, or rather âAmericaâs Unknown Childâ is still considered one of the most infamous and mind boggling cases to strike our country. Last week we FINALLY got the news that the boy in the box has been identified!!!
Sources for this episode:
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/philadelphia/news/memorial-services-held-for-boy-in-the-box-decades-after-murder-remains-unsolved-mystery/
https://6abc.com/boy-in-the-box-identified-philadelphia-cold-case-watch-news-conference-live-name/12544392/
https://www.today.com/today/amp/rcna60802
https://www.inquirer.com/news/live/boy-in-box-philadelphia-name-identity-solved-20221208.html?outputType=amp
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On December 20, 2009, Brittany Murphy collapsed on the bathroom floor in the home where she lived with her mother Sharon and her husband Simon. A few hours later, around 10 a.m., she was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Brittany was only 32 years old when she died and itâs suspicious circumstances rocked Hollywood and the world.
Sources for this episode:
ID Documentary
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/brittany-murphy-and-husband-simon-monjacks-relationship-timeline/october-2021-17/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/brittany-murphy-documentary-things-learned-1239245/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany_Murphy#:~:text=An%20autopsy%20was%20performed%20the,anemia%20and%20multiple%20drug%20intoxication.
https://nypost.com/2009/12/22/debts-and-arrests-in-husbands-dark-past/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=404d64wYldU
What Happened, Brittany Murphy? - HBO Documentary
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YOU GUYS! The police in Stockton, California have MADE AN ARREST in connection with the Serial Killer investigation. We discuss the developments in the case!!
Sources for this episode:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/mysterious-stockton-serial-killings-timeline/story?id=90916836
https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-arrested-apparent-stockton-serial-killings/story?id=9155914
https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspected-stockton-serial-killer-didnt-make-mistakes-set/story?id=91620581
https://www.kcra.com/article/stockton-serial-killings-everything-we-know-arrest-california-wesley-brownlee/41712437#
https://www.kcra.com/article/stockton-police-chief-arrest-suspected-serial-killer/41661262
https://people.com/crime/stockton-serial-killer-how-police-caught-suspect/
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YOU GUYS!!!! We are ending 2022 with a freaking bang. Another step closer to justice!! The Lady of the Dunes has officially been identified, her name is Ruth Marie Terry. If you haven't listened to our initial episode on the case, do that first!!! This one is a wild ride.
If you have any information please contact the FBIâs Toll Free tipline at 1-800-225-5324 or the Massachusets State Police at 1-800-527-8873.
OR submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov or MSPtips@pol.state.ma.us
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/ruth-marie-terry
Sources for this episode:
https://apple.news/ApvGt2EAdS0u6WIMBW26ZBg
https://apple.news/A7l3s1x3pSKWMOM4GKxedGQ
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/03/us/provincetown-body-lady-of-the-dunes.html
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=MT19601201.2.22&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------1
https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/lady-dunes-ruth-marie-terry-husband-guy-muldavin/2891059/
https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/lady-of-the-dunes-husband/2881407/
https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/family-describes-earth-shattering-realization-of-ruth-marie-terrys-1974-death/2884239/
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Princess Diana was a legend. I could go on for hours about how much of an influence she is, not only for the barriers she broke for women, but for being the breath of fresh air that the people needed. Whether it was breaking stigma around AIDS or being apart of 10000 charities, Princess Diana was and will always be remembered for her heart.
Sources for this episode:
Discovery Plus: The Diana Investigations
https://people.com/royals/princess-diana-death-facts-of-tragic-car-accident/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/paparazzi-chauffeur-caused-diana-s-death-jury-rules-1.771778
https://www.npr.org/2022/08/31/1120223493/princess-diana-death-25th-anniversary
https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/princess-dianas-death
https://miscelana.com/2022/07/22/who-is-nanny-tiggy-legge-bourke/
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For those of you who sleep under rocks, and arenât on your phones 24/7 refreshing the news like me, a press conference was held on October 31st to discuss the arrest made in connection with the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Helen covered this case, more commonly known as the Delphi murders, last December with the latest update, and today we are bringing you all another update. We break down exactly what was said at this conference AND everything that wasn't said.Â
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2022/11/01/who-is-delphi-murder-suspect-richard-allen-indiana-town-shocked/69607520007/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/31/us/delphi-murders-indiana.html
https://6abc.com/delphi-murders-libby-german-abby-williams-press-conference-monday/12401359/
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This weekâs episode is not another true crime case. Hold your tears. Instead, we took a moment to formally introduce you all toâŚthe celebrity game. Itâs a fun game that weâll be playing throughout this season and we really want to hear your answers. Make sure to write to us on Instagram, we want to find out who youâd be absolutely heartbroken over if they died. BUT!!!! there is so much more to this game yâall, youâre just going to have to listen to find out.
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We think of serial killers as being mostly associated with the past, where it wasnât as easy to trace someone, you could easily slip through so many cracks, but to think of a potential serial killer, being active today, is chilling.
Sources for this episode:
https://apple.news/ANXJTmYClTi6jPVcE8x_RoA (the article)
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/police-release-video-person-interest-murders-men-91029955
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/stockton-serial-killer-survivor/3024630/ â
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/know-far-victims-possible-serial-killer-stockton-california-rcna50491
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/05/1126865908/stockton-serial-killer-california-shooting-homicides
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Armie Hammer, heir to the controversial Occidental Petroleum, and mediocre actor, has really been on everyoneâs radar lately. Whether you know him from Call Me By Your Name, J Edgar, The Social Network, or his quick little guest appearance on Gossip Girl, Iâm sure you also know him as a potential cannibal. While the cannibal claims have never truly been substantiated, we are here to discuss and sum up the Armie Hammer stuff so that you donât have to waste any of your precious time looking into this d-bag. Youâre welcome for our service.
Sources for this episode:
House of Hammer on Discovery +
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armand_Hammer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armie_Hammer
https://www.vox.com/culture/22338844/armie-hammer-rape-accusation-effie-cannibalism-explained
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/ten-long-years-of-trying-to-make-armie-hammer-happen
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/03/the-fall-of-armie-hammer-a-family-saga-of-sex-money-drugs-and-betrayal
https://www.vulture.com/article/armie-hammer-allegations-career-timeline.html
Resources for Sexual Assault Victims:
https://www.rainn.org/resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (available 24/7)
Effects of Sexual Assault: https://www.wcsap.org/help/about-sexual-assault/effects-sexual-assault
https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/sexual-assault/
https://www.insider.com/places-that-help-survivors-of-sexual-assault-2019-4
https://nacvcb.org/
https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations?field_organizations_target_id=4&field_states_territories_target_id=All
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Aaaaaaaaand we're back AND we have some news to shareâŚWe're adding a new segment called WTF, where Helen and I will be going over the craziest, jaw dropping, omg how can this be real, articles. So, going forward, if you ever read an article that makes you go WTF, send it our way! AND we're not stopping there....We are also going to be doing cue drum roll themed seasons!!!! Even though our regular content is going to look a little different, I promise you guys are going to LOVE it. We have put so much work and thought into the future of The Chalkline and, I must say from a completely unbiased perspective, we have an incredible season planned for you all. Now, the theme for Season 4 is still a surprise, but you will be hearing from us veryâŚveryâŚsoonâŚâď¸ So hang tight and enjoy the first installment of WTF Articles <3
Sources for this episode: https://www.curbed.com/2022/08/landlords-sexual-favors-common-housing-lawyer.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11113227/Las-Vegas-landlord-accused-forcing-mother-sign-sex-contract-him.html https://www.ktnv.com/13-investigates/las-vegas-landlord-requires-tenant-on-section-8-to-sign-sex-contract-in-order-to-lease-home https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/trial-of-las-vegas-landlord-accused-of-forcing-tenant-to-sign-sex-contract-paused
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PSA to all asthmatics, don't drop your inhaler when you're fleeing the scene of the crime! If your lungs don't fail you, that DNA on the inhaler will give you all the karma you need :))
Thank you for listening!!! We appreciate all the feedback!! <3
Sources for this episode:
Forensic Files, S11 E9, Key Evidence
https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2001-08-04/
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/2011/07/13/william-buck-convicted-kevin-rice/44736405007/
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Loved-ones-remember-Kevin-Rice-Sr-on-the-15th-anniversary-of-his-death-389134452.html
https://www.rrstar.com/story/lifestyle/public-safety/2011/07/13/family-rockford-detective-to-mark/44736623007/
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Four young men in Bucks County Pennsylvania go missing over the span of about a week around the Fourth of July in 2017, leaving their loved ones and community totally frenzied and panicked with no answers. Are they connected? Or is this just a freak situation?
Sources for this episode:
That Chapter: The Disturbing Case of Cosmo DiNardo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw9MDYAYDH0
Documentary - The Lost Boys of Bucks County
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At several points during this episode, you might think, this⌠is not real. This cannot be happening, oh this did happen? OMGâŚI'm here to tell you that itâs all true. These events, this story that seems like it was pulled straight from a movie, is real. It ALL happened to a real person with real feelings, and that person is Ramon Sosa. This episode were going to be talking about how he faked his death because his wife tried to have him murdered...
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Sources for this episode:
My Wife Hired a Hitman So I Faked My Death | Fakes, Frauds & Scammers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpyQDo_VoaM&t=120s
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9570589/Ramon-Sosa-reveals-faked-murder-wife-hired-hitman.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ramon-sosa-boxer-marked-for-murder-goes-undercover-to-catch-the-person-who-wanted-him-dead-48-hours/ (Interview with "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant)
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Maybe this week you wanted to listen to true crime, or maybe you wanted to watch a bad rom com about a love triangle. Well Iâll tell you what people!!! I happen to be delivering both this week!!!! This episode is riddled with toxicity you guys...this is the mysterious death of Christina Kettlewell.
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Sources for this episode:
https://thetruecrimefiles.com/christina-kettlewell-murder/
Buzzfeed Unsolved
https://buzzfeed-unsolved.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mysterious_Death_Of_The_Eight_Day_Bride
https://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/eight-day-bride/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178245448/christina-cecelia-mocon
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LaLana Oakes is the designated sheriff, chief of police, detective, investigator, and lieutenant in command for this episode. But before she took on all those hats, she was a daughter, worried for her mother. You see LaLanaâs mother disappeared 20 years ago and it never sat right with her. But now that sheâs old enough, nothing is going to stop her from finding her mom.
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Sources for this episode:
Forensic Files: A Daughterâs Journey S9 E16
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ky-supreme-court/1165049.html
https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2001/06/30/slaying-suspect-s-dad-shows/50371807007/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Marlene_Oakes
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Living in a post 9/11 world, it truly is a mind boggling concept to consider hijacking a plane and getting away with it. Today, we think of the tragedies like 9/11 and itâs no wonder that the security cracked down so hard. But before there were all these precautions and protections, there was D.B. Cooper. Ladies and Gentleman, fasten your seatbelts because we are finally doing it.
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Sources for this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._B._Cooper
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/db-cooper-hijacking
https://www.netflix.com/title/81349547
Buzzfeed Unsolved
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This week's story isâŚ.interesting to say the least. It involves a cult, a snake bite, and a lawyer's determination to expose the truth.
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Sources for this episode:
Oxygen True Crime: Deadly Cults, Synanon
https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/season-2/episode-8/synanon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synanon
https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/04/us/charles-dederich-83-synanon-founder-dies.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1997/03/04/controversial-synanon-founder-charles-dederich-sr-dies-at-83/0b399226-ab4d-4e9f-913e-705f52d0148f/
https://www.nytimes.com/1978/12/19/archives/police-are-ordered-to-turn-over-synanon-tapes-to-court-on-coast-a.html
https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/synanon-cult/
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A prominent doctor wakes up to his wife brutally murdered and there are two options here: he did it, or someone else got away with the perfect murder. But this case goes down in history for even more than that. It is a foundational case on how we navigate the balance between freedom of the press, and the right to a fair trial. My friends, we are going to SCHOOL today.
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/334/sheppard-v-maxwell
https://case.edu/ech/articles/s/sheppard-murder-case
https://www.oyez.org/cases/1965/490
http://www.rbs2.com/shepp.htm
https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/13-newspaper2
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When two 16 year old girls come home from school to find their mother murdered, its traumatizing to say the least. I randomly came across this episode of Dateline NBC, called Bad Blood and (trust me) by the end of this episode your jaw is going to hit the floor. The suspect list seems promising, and there is definitely some family drama that needs to be looked at, but in the end you guys are going to find out exactly what happened to Nikki Whitehead.
Tune in every THURSDAY for a new episode !
Sources for this episode:
Bad Blood - Dateline NBC, S22 E15
https://abcnews.go.com/US/Media/georgia-twins-charged-stabbing-death-beautician-mother-nikki/story?id=10762424
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This weekâs episode we will be discussing a pre-med student that was killed in his college apartment, and there seemed to be no sign of a break in. Thatâs it, short and sweet!
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.discoveryplus.com/video/forensic-files/insulated-evidence
https://www.sfgate.com/news/local/article/Death-row-inmate-presses-for-new-trial-4045219.php
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Guys...this episode gets SO wild, SO quickly, just bear with me... This week weâre finishing ABC News Studiosâ Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. We take a look at the trial and how the families of Denise, Lori Lee, and Michele unfortunately dealt with all the shenanigans happening in and out of the courtroom. It's intense, gripping, and you're going to be on the edge of your seat waiting to hear this finale!
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders-suspect-gene-leroy-hart/39871694
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders-1977-latest/39871676 https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1985/03/26/camp-workers-testify-no-warning-of-danger/62769446007/
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1985/03/27/camp-director-denies-counselors-warnings/62769361007/
Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders (ABC News Studios) on Hulu
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On June 13, 1977, Lori Lee Farmer, Denise Milner, and Michele Guse were found dead at what was supposed to be a fun camping trip with the Girl Scouts. It is one of the most horrific crimes to ever happen to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and to this day people in Broken Arrow are plagued by what happened to Lori, Denise, and Michele. All they want are answers and to bring justice to their families. Itâs been almost 45 years since this tragedy happened and this week at the Chalkline weâre taking a deep dive into ABC News Studiosâ Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders.
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Sources for this episode:
Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders (ABC News Studios)
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders-1977-latest/39871676
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You guysâŚthis is a weird one. It takes SO MANY twists and turns, pun intended, that your head is going to be spinning. Thankfully prayer hands Helen has pieced together a timeline so we can try to understand what happened to the Tromp family. The story of the Tromps made its way into the media and captured the Australian public as they wondered how a family could have become so strangely and suddenly separated, lost, and then found with no explanation.
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-37293494
https://www.mamamia.com.au/tromp-family/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2919794/#:~:text=Folie%20%C3%A0%20deux%20is%20defined,brief%20review%20of%20the%20literature
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Kurt Donald Cobain was born February 20, 1967 in Aberdeen, WA. Kurt was the guitarist, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of the legendary, iconic, âSooMeThinGs in THE WaYyYYyââŚNirvana! This week we are talking about the documentary Kurt and Courtney that investigates the events leading up to Kurts death, and the allegations of it being a murder for hire.
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Sources for this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kurt-Cobain
https://www.biography.com/musician/kurt-cobain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_of_Kurt_Cobain#:~:text=On%20April%208%2C%201994%2C%20Kurt,days%20earlier%2C%20on%20April%205
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/kurt-cobain-is-found-dead
Kurt & Courtney (1998) Documentary
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Last week authorities were finally able to bring peace to Brittanee Drexelâs family!! After being identified through dental records, it was announced that Brittaneeâs remains were found on May 11th AND AND AND that the piece of sh** responsible was charged with her murder. We here at Chalkline headquarters were so happy to hear the news and wanted to share her story. Now normally spring break is supposed to be the ultimate fun time. But if youâre a parent, spring break is the ultimate stressor. Itâs just easier to tell your kid no. But what if you tell your kid no and they go anyway? And what if thatâs the last time you speak? This is the disappearance of Brittany Drexel.
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Sources for this episode:
Investigation Discovery: Disappeared - The Secret Journey S2 E1 (2010)
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2022/05/20/brittanee-drexel-death-timothy-taylor-mom-speaks-out-false-accusation-son/9840623002/
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/suspect-charged-after-body-of-missing-new-york-teen-brittanee-drexel-is-discovered
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/was-brittanee-drexell-fed-to-alligators--a-shocking-spring-break
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Its cruise ship fuckery yall. I simply cannot. I wonât. I canât even, and this case is odd as hell. The sea is a lawless land and you guys are going to want to hear EVERYTHING about it before your next trip. It all started with a phone call. A worried girl calls her grandpa, frantic as hell, wondering where her mother is because they havenât spoken in dayssss. It would take police almost a whole month to track her down. But when they do, nothing is as it seems. Selena Gomes taught us best.
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Sources for this episode:
https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-cruise-ships/#:~:text=Under%20an%20obscure%2C%2099%2Dyear,drive%20a%20cruise%20ship%20through.
https://charleyproject.org/case/merrian-lynn-carver
https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2017/04/articles/crime/ken-carver-honored-for-cruise-safety/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/vanished-sea-baffling-cruise-ship-missing-persons-cases/story?id=15380865
https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1541034
https://www.jhmoncrieff.com/unsolved-mysteries-whatever-happened-to-merrian-carver/
https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/ken-carver-leading-campaigner-for-cruise-ship-safety-dies/
https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2010/01/articles/disappearances/prayer-garden-statue-dedicated-to-merrian-carver/
https://naylorlaw.com/blog/flag-of-convenience/
https://charleyproject.org/case/merrian-lynn-carver
https://internationalcruisevictims.org/stories/merrian-carver/
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This one's a doozyâŚso strap in and lets get to it. Casey Anthony ?!?! Are we sure about this? Yes. Yes, we are. But, forget her snooty little pretentious wannabe ungrateful horrible.....ya know what, weâre gonna cut this one real short. Itâs a case many of you know, many have feelings toward, and many request. At its core, it is a tragedy of a baby girl who was taken from us way too soon. But this case was clouded by so much more (you guys have literally no ideadsjodhfcksdhos, sorry spazzed a little bitâŚanyways). This is the case of Caylee Anthony.
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Sources for this episode:
Discovery Plus - Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rPu6XiPs10
*Cindy Anthonyâs 1st 911 Call ^ ^ ^ ^*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUPukLhF10w
*Cindy Anthonyâs 2nd 911 Call ^ ^ ^ ^*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTjf8a5PoIY
*Cindy Anthonyâs 3rd 911 Call ^ ^ ^ ^*
https://www.biography.com/news/casey-anthony-muder-trial-timeline-facts
https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/where-is-casey-anthony-now-see-where-she-is-after-the-death-of-her-daughter/
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GUYS ?!?!?? Hello? Is anyone there? WellâŚ.weâre back and better than ever! Season 3 is going to bring you the same energy, amazing stories, new stories, and weâre even retelling some old ones. We are well rested, refreshed, and revitalized (periodt). Think of the normal Chalkline you know and love, just with some botox, a face lift, and maybe some filler? We wanted to start the new season by giving you guys a well deserved retelling of Helle Crafts. Helle was a flight attendant, mother, and friend, but sheâll go down in history as the first murder case to be tried without a body in Connecticut.
NEW Episodes every Thursday ;)
Sources for this episode:
http://www.panam-world.org/helle-lorck-nielson/
https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html
https://www.newtownbee.com/01302020/richard-crafts-moved-to-homeless-shelter-for-veterans/
https://www.newtownbee.com/08111999/notorious-crafts-murder-shook-newtown-ten-years-ago/
https://www.ctinsider.com/local/newstimes/article/Newtown-s-woodchipper-killer-to-walk-free-15021195.php
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/richard-crafts/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz6m4tetMN0
https://www.wfsb.com/news/woodchipper-murder-case-from-30-years-ago-was-pivotal-for-forensic-scientists/article_2a473c33-283f-5893-89b2-ad37227da774.html
https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php
https://patch.com/connecticut/newtown/richard-crafts-wood-chipper-killer-released-prison
https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html
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This week we are going to be walking through American Murder: The Family Next Door, a documentary Netflix put out, all about the life of Shanann Watts. The documentary details her life, raising two kids, and how it got torn apart by the one person who was supposed to protect and love them.
Sources for this episode:
https://parade.com/1100204/jessicasager/shanann-watts-family-brother-react-netflix-documentary-chris-watts/
https://www.biography.com/news/chris-watts-wife-daughters-murder-mistress-confession-timeline#:~:text=June%202015%3A%20The%20Watts%20files,their%20%244%2C900%20in%20monthly%20expenses
American Murder: The Family Next Door on Netflix
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This is the case that consumed the nation in 2019, before we knew what Covid even meant. Itâs about a family from a picturesque town in Connecticut that was torn apart by the disappearance of the matriarch. This is the disappearance of Jennifer Farbor Dulos.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/6-things-to-know-about-Jennifer-Dulos-16226896.php
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Jennifer_Dulos
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Jennifer-Dulos-search-resumes-at-Waveny-Park-13906380.php
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/trending/jennifer-dulos-police-conduct-new-search-near-park-case-missing-connecticut-mother/DKNGSO7ELJBZ7BUWCZCRGNCEUA/
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-dulos-troconis-speaks-20200521-4mwn5hzu4zet5go2ieioyqw3cu-story.html
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-dulos-troconis-arrest-warrant-challenge-20211203-20211203-37pzncqh7jdnll72lwcne4ooba-story.html
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Kent-Mawhinney-charged-in-Jennifer-Dulos-16785086.php
Dateline episode
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7912735/Shocking-blog-post-written-missing-mother-five-Jennifer-Dulos-revealed.html
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In 2019 Samuel Little was declared the most prolific serial killer in U.S. History, having confessed to 93 murders, FBI and Texas Rangers are still actively working to identify these victims. Despite committing a slew of other crimes, that led to him being arrested over 100 times, he was still able to evade capture. The question is how. How did all these victims go unnoticed?
Sources for this episode:
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/vicap-links-murders-to-prolific-serial-killer-112718
https://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-serial-killer-sentenced-20140926-story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/samuel-little-serial-killer/part-one/
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/31/951918219/samuel-little-the-nations-most-prolific-serial-killer-dies-at-80
https://news.sky.com/story/samuel-little-who-were-the-victims-of-americas-worst-serial-killer-11830628
https://www.oxygen.com/catching-a-serial-killer-sam-little/crime-news/timeline-samuel-little-serial-killer
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/samuel-little-most-prolific-serial-killer-in-us-history-100619
https://www.dps.texas.gov/news/new-details-released-unsolved-samuel-little-murders
https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/the-read/articles/in-the-shadows
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/samuel-little-serial-killer/part-two/?itid=gr_samuel-little_enhanced-template_2
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/26/us/samuel-little-serial-killer-murderer.html
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Kalief Browderâs story is one that inspires change. Through every injustice that Kalief faced, he tackled it head on, not letting up for a second. All to fight for the one thing he knew he had, his truth.
Sources for this episode:
TIME: The Kalief Browder Story
https://stopsolitaryforkids.org/kalief-browder-lost-to-solitary-confinement/
The September 23, 2012 incident in Rikers
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/exclusive-video-violence-inside-rikers
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/06/before-the-law
https://innocenceproject.org/remembering-kalief-browder-year-suicide-rikers-island-shutdown/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-kalief-browder-young-man-who-killed-himself-after-jail-n962466
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/nyregion/kalief-browder-settlement-lawsuit.html
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/kalief-browder-in-his-own-words
https://www.kaliefbrowderfoundation.com/
Some links about the topics we covered today:
https://www.raceforward.org/videos/systemic-racism
https://www.elle.com.au/news/black-lives-matter-ally-23575
https://www.elle.com.au/news/performative-allyship-23586
https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_phillip_atiba_goff_rashad_robinson_dr_bernice_king_anthony_d_romero_the_path_to_ending_systemic_racism_in_the_us/
https://www.ted.com/talks/alicia_garza_patrisse_cullors_and_opal_tometi_an_interview_with_the_founders_of_black_lives_matter/
https://naacp.org/take-action
https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2021.01394
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYyvbgINZkQ
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The foundational promises of justice and freedom come at a sacrificial cost to black Americans as we demand to be seen and heard regardless of our gender, age, educational attainment and socioeconomic status. When weâre thrust into unsolicited encounters with law enforcement, it leaves us bruised, humiliated and with a loss of dignity not otherwise experienced by a majority of Americans who benefit from the liberties promised by âourâ America. - Sharon Cooper
Sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/us/sandra-bland-video-brian-encinia.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/us/sandra-bland-brian-encinia.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/07/sandra-bland-video-footage-arrest-death-police-custody-latest-news
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/06/24/fact-check-sandra-bland-alive-in-mugshot-photo/7726825002/
https://abc13.com/sandra-bland-arrest-death-jailhouse/2211158/
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sandra-bland-dies-in-jail
ââhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/us/sandra-bland-video-brian-encinia.html
RAW Video of Sandra Blandâs Cell Phone Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hevRqm40RvM
https://www.texastribune.org/2017/09/16/trooper-fired-sandra-bland-stop-my-safety-was-jeopardy/
https://abcnews.go.com/theview/video/sandra-blands-sisters-speak-search-answers-59448610
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mX8-6NDgDA
https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/5/15/18625215/sandra-bland-traffic-stop-police-violence-sharon-cooper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV4vBq0Jl_8
Some links about the topics we covered today:
https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/police-brutality/
nytimes.com/topic/subject/police-brutality-misconduct-and-shootings
justice.gov/crt/addressing-police-misconduct-laws-enforced-department-justice
13th Documentary on Netflix
https://www.raceforward.org/videos/systemic-racism
https://blackandmissinginc.com/
https://www.elle.com.au/news/black-lives-matter-ally-23575
https://www.elle.com.au/news/performative-allyship-23586
https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_phillip_atiba_goff_rashad_robinson_dr_bernice_king_anthony_d_romero_the_path_to_ending_systemic_racism_in_the_us/
https://www.ted.com/talks/alicia_garza_patrisse_cullors_and_opal_tometi_an_interview_with_the_founders_of_black_lives_matter/
https://naacp.org/take-action
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Itâs Sunday night and the streets of Germantown Philadelphia are barren. I mean sure there's two or three people walking around but it's a quiet night. That is until a voice breaks through and screams for help. What follows is a trail of clues, a massive search, and the bravery of Carlesha Freeland-Gaither.
Sources for this episode:
Investigation Discovery | Caught on Camera: The Untold Stories,
https://youtu.be/zloyi4iSDvo
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/abducted-woman-found-alive-in-maryland-police-source/2114404/
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/germantown-abductor-sentencing-carlesha-freeland-gaither-delvin-barnes-philadelphia-kidnapping-caught-on-cam/2029863/
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/virginia-man-sentenced-35-years-prison-kidnapping-philadelphia-woman-city-street
https://www.nbc12.com/story/32342640/delvin-barnes-sentenced-to-35-years-after-kidnappings-in-richmond-philadelphia/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/inside-criminal-past-alleged-philadelphia-abductor/story?id=26733273
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In the 1990s America was in a hailstorm of media frenzies left and right. Day Time Talk Shows were at their ultimate trash high and America was eating it up. However, this week Helen is going to tell you a case in which trash tv may have gone way too far.
DISCLAIMER: This episode includes violence against someone who is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and as we will obviously do our best to tell his story as we do all stories, it may be triggering to hear certain parts.
Sources for this episode:
Netflix Documentary: Trial By Media: Talk Show Murder
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-aug-27-mn-4182-story.html
https://variety.com/2002/biz/news/appeals-court-overturns-jenny-suit-1117874816/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJaPB8GzwGY
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The year is 1981 in Skidmore, Missouri and itâs exactly what youâd picture when thinking about the midwest. Corn fields, endless land, and a population of 437. This week Sherry is going to walk you through how 60 of those residents stuck together and covered up the murder of the town bully.
TW: We briefly discuss sexual assault of young children.
Sources for this episode:
BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime
S3 E5 The Strange Killing of Ken Rex McElroy
https://people.com/archive/to-the-killer-of-her-least-favorite-son-skidmore-mo-says-a-long-silent-thank-you-vol-16-no-11/
The book Sherry referenced:
In Broad Daylight by Harry N. MacLean
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We donât even know how to preface this case. America dubs them the thrill killing couple, and before you think Bonnie and Clydeâ let us stop you. These two people are the most pathetic comparison to Bonnie and Clyde that the world has ever known, they are not even close. This week we discuss Erika Sifrit (Bozo 1) and Benjamin Sifrit (Bozo 2). You guys are going to want to hear all about their delusions, weird fascination over Hooters memorabilia (yes that Hooters), and how they thought they could get away with the murder of Joshua Ford and Martha Margene "Geney" Crutchley.
Sources for this episode:
Forensic Files S13 E47: Dirty Little Secret
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARjspbX-TrM
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This week we dive into everything the Delphi Police Department have been doing to find this POS!! Helen walks us through potential suspects, we get into some theories, and you know sheâs gonna tell you everything about the latest update. Hopefully we are one step closer to bringing justice to Abigail Williams, and Liberty German. Don't forget to listen to Part 1 that we released last week.
If you have ANY tips for the Delphi Police Department pleaseâŚ
Email: abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com
or Visit: https://www.in.gov/isp/crime-reporting/delphi-homicide-investigation/
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/liberty-german
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/abigail-williams
and, the TipLine is(765) 822-3535
In the interest of confidentiality, email is the preferred way to send in tips!
Sources for this episode:
IndyStar article
https://fox59.com/news/what-indiana-state-police-are-saying-about-kegan-kline-anthony_shots-and-the-delphi-murder-investigation/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/delphi-girls-murdered/indiana-state-police-response-statement-anthony-shots-kegan-kline-delphi-abby-williams-libby-german-case-murder/531-e2c548be-bb73-4ae9-8026-cb44d38aba77
https://www.actus-reus.com/delphi-timeline
https://www.wrtv.com/delphi-timeline-the-search-for-libby-abbys-killer
https://cbs4indy.com/the-delphi-murders-an-interactive-timeline/
https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/indiana-delphi-seekinginfo-042419.mp4/view
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/liberty-german
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/abigail-williams
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Hey guysâŚdonât be alarmed!! We know it's not Thursday, but we still wanted to gift you guys with a little Christmas special about, arguably, the most unsolved crime. As a little thank you for being patient with our posting, we discuss 20/20âs special on JonBenĂŠt Ramsey. Enjoy! From our family to yours, have a happy holidays <3
Sources for this episode:
ABC 20/20 S43 E10 The List: Who Killed JonBenĂŠt?
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You guys know this case, we know this case, and your mother knows this case. But have you guys been keeping up? You guys. The Delphi case may have just gotten the break weâve been waiting for, and we are here to deliver it straight to you. If you havenât heard of it yet, then youâre in the perfect place. We are talking about the murder of Abigail Williams, and Liberty German.
Sources for this episode:
IndyStar article
https://fox59.com/news/what-indiana-state-police-are-saying-about-kegan-kline-anthony_shots-and-the-delphi-murder-investigation/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/delphi-girls-murdered/indiana-state-police-response-statement-anthony-shots-kegan-kline-delphi-abby-williams-libby-german-case-murder/531-e2c548be-bb73-4ae9-8026-cb44d38aba77
https://www.actus-reus.com/delphi-timeline
https://www.wrtv.com/delphi-timeline-the-search-for-libby-abbys-killer
https://cbs4indy.com/the-delphi-murders-an-interactive-timeline/
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At the beginning of the season we brought you the tragedy that was the assassination of our beloved John F Kennedy. The Kennedyâs were known for a lot. Robert F. Kennedy was Attorney General, and Jaqueline Kennedy, JFKâs wife was Americaâs truest sweetheart. But there are some dark stories tied to the Kennedy family, and today we will get into them. We are talking about the murder of Martha Moxley.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/article/skakel-moxley-murder-case.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/martha-moxley-murder-diary-killer-48-hours/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-killed-martha-moxley/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grvJwB4GJhI
Dr Todd Grande
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/article/skakel-moxley-murder-case.amp.html
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When officers receive two calls about the same murder, its a little weird. The fact that the second call was made only 2 minutes after the first, is strange. But when both men claim to have been in the house and both found the victim dead, it's just a little too coincidental for me. But, we know this for sure. Someone is definitely lying, someone is definitely getting locked up, and Helen is definitely going to say âwho is this b****â to every suspect I mention.
Sources for this episode:
Forensic Files: Flower Power
https://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/supreme-court/1993/c9-92-522-2.html
Awareness:
https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/stalking/
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-stalked/
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/safety-tips/safety-tips-stalking-victims
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The town of Brembate di Sopra is just 1 hour north of Milan. It is small and quaint and is known for being beautiful and peaceful. Until it was shaken to its very core one day in November 2010. A beautiful and talented girl goes missing, and the case would turn out to be one of Italyâs biggest and most expensive manhunts in its history.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/08/-sp-the-murder-that-has-obsessed-italy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Yara_Gambirasio
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30776772/
https://forensictales.com/murder-of-yara-gambirasio/
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Nantes, France is a large city thats known for being peaceful and quiet; everyone goes to church on Sundays, theres a residential neighborhood in the middle of town, and it's just chill vibes all around. That is until a neighborâs suspicion launches an investigation into one of the most horrific crimes to ever come out of Nantes. To this day people still take a pause when they think about the Dupont de Ligonnès murders.
Sources for this episode:
Unsolved Mysteries: House of Terror on Netflix
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dupont_de_Ligonn%C3%A8s_murders_and_disappearance
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Halloween is one of the best times of the year, especially for true crime. Now, Helenâs not much of a ghost story girl, because she just feels like the real world is creepy enough (valid). So sheâs here to bring you a story about a mysterious person, who will send chills down your spine, without any paranormal activity necessary. This week weâre talking about the infamous Watcher.
Sources for this episode:
https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfield/westfield-watcher-letters-revealed-10-creepiest-excerpts
https://www.thecut.com/2018/11/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/the-watcher-house
https://www.today.com/home/watcher-house-new-jersey-finally-sold-new-owners-t160504
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/12/us/the-watcher-house-stalker-trnd/index.html
https://www.businessinsider.com/new-jersey-watcher-house-creepy-letters-sells-2019-8
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/owner-n-j-watcher-house-admits-he-sent-some-menacing-n936661
https://www.nj.com/union/2017/10/judge_rules_on_njs_infamous_watcher_house_lawsuit.html
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On October 6, 2021, the nation was led astray with new revelations pertaining to the infamous Zodiac Killerâs identity. With that theory officially being debunked the world is left wondering, yet again, who is the Zodiac Killer? We are here to give you a list of suspects who we think are a better fit.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/19637651.issue-day-zodiac-killer-identified/
https://zodiackiller.com/zodiac-killer-victims/
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/zodiac-killer-identified/
https://www.the-sun.com/news/3825294/zodiac-killer-dna-found-ignored-by-police-report-claims/
https://www.foxnews.com/us/cold-case-zodiac-killer-identified-murder
https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/Zodiac-340-cypher-cracked-by-code-expert-51-years-15794943.php
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Zodiac-Killer-case-solved-Case-Breakers-16514228.php
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/zodiac-killer-expert-debunks-identity-theory-1238068/
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Over the last few days the nation was led astray with new revelations pertaining to the infamous Zodiac Killerâs identity. We are here to tell you that was a hot pile of crap, but we are also here to dive deep into the Zodiac case and try to make sense of what we actually know for certain.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/19637651.issue-day-zodiac-killer-identified/
https://zodiackiller.com/zodiac-killer-victims/
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/zodiac-killer-identified/
https://www.the-sun.com/news/3825294/zodiac-killer-dna-found-ignored-by-police-report-claims/
https://www.foxnews.com/us/cold-case-zodiac-killer-identified-murder
https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/Zodiac-340-cypher-cracked-by-code-expert-51-years-15794943.php
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Zodiac-Killer-case-solved-Case-Breakers-16514228.php
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/zodiac-killer-expert-debunks-identity-theory-1238068/
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We put our trust into doctors every day. Blindly following them and honoring their opinions often more than our own. For the most part, this pays off in terms of our health. But in some very rare cases, handing over complete control of your life to someone you call doctor can be extremely dangerous.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj0F-5LR0sk
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/anthony-pignataro/
https://www.oxygen.com/license-to-kill/crime-news/anthony-pignataro-surgeon-resurfacess-florida-new-name
https://buffalonews.com/news/poisoned-plot-prosecutors-speculate-that-anthony-pignataro-concocted-a-bizarre-scheme-to-poison-his-wife/article_27003de6-d0a4-5b8d-a053-c7ae8e824243.html
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2611220/
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Every once in a while, things line up. You end up at the right place, right time, and something huge happens. But the crazy thing is, you didnât even plan for it. It's just a coincidence. Or is it? Well, a group of teenagers put this to the test, when they set out to explore Seattle, Washington and make the biggest discovery. No one can put together how they stumbled across something so traumatic, hidden in what most people consider, simply a carry on.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.bustle.com/life/how-does-randonautica-work-the-creepy-tiktok-famous-app-can-help-you-realize-intentions-27624516
https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/i-was-shocked-says-ex-girlfriend-of-man-arrested-after-bodies-found-in-suitcases-on-west-seattle-beach/281-1bef6aed-0f79-45b4-9543-f80ae66139a3
https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/suspect-arrested-in-connection-to-2-bodies-found-in-bags/281-c39b019b-6f3c-44dd-a384-b2675cc9cd7a
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/style/randonautica-app.html
https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/22/teens-tiktok-video-recorded-moment-found-body-discarded-suitcase-12884091/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53346855
https://www.the-sun.com/news/1362736/landlord-arrested-couple-bodies-found-suitcases-seattle/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/07/09/seattle-authorities-tiktok-teens-bodies-suitcases/5409503002/
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/somebody-knows-something-family-murdered-couple-found-suitcase-asking-answers-justice/4RFZPTOENZE7LPNCXP6MX7QFNU/
https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/09/bodies-found-suitcase-filmed-tiktok-named-mum-four-boyfriend-12965856/
https://globalnews.ca/news/7158761/tiktok-bodies-found/
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/burien-man-charged-with-murder-in-deaths-of-two-people-found-in-bags-on-west-seattle-beach/
https://www.king5.com/article/news/family-offers-reward-for-information-in-west-seattle-suitcase-murders/281-a93360c7-395e-4458-82cb-30dfa542b56d
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The nation is currently swept up in a media spiral, and no one can get enough of the developing story that is the disappearance of Gabby Petito. What seemed to be a picture perfect relationship, may not actually be at all what viewers of Gabbyâs vlogs had thought. We are here to tell you what we know as of Tuesday September 21, and discuss a case that has anyone with a daughter, sister, or friend shaken to their core.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/19/us/brian-laundrie-gabrielle-petito-fiance.html
https://nypost.com/2021/09/20/gabby-petito-case-tips-that-may-have-led-to-discovery-of-body/
https://www.foxnews.com/media/gabby-petito-nancy-grace-brian-laundrie-missing
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/hard-drive-found-in-gabby-petito-van-new-last-text-details-emerge-as-brian-laundrie-remains-missing/3282127/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/20/us/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-update/index.html
https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/internet-amateur-investigators-attempt-to-solve-gabby-petitos-disappearance/
https://www.foxnews.com/us/gabby-petito-investigation-search-warrant-documents-reveal-odd-texts-disappearance
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/gabby-petito-search-intensifies-for-brian-laundrie
https://people.com/crime/911-caller-said-he-saw-brian-laundrie-hitting-gabby-petito-gentleman-was-slapping-the-girl/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/16/us/gabby-petito-timeline-missing-case/index.html
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Since 1963 America has been fumbling to find a rhyme or reason as to why our beloved 35th president met such an early demise. Today, unlike anything we have ever done on our podcast, we are going to put on our tin foil hats and discuss the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/21/us/jfk-assassination-conspiracy-theories-debunked/index.html
https://theconversation.com/jfk-conspiracy-theory-is-debunked-in-mexico-57-years-after-kennedy-assassination-148138
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_assassination_conspiracy_theories
https://crimereads.com/kennedy-assassination-theories-jack-ruby/
https://www.britannica.com/event/assassination-of-John-F-Kennedy/Conspiracy-theories
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/politics/a13093037/jfk-assassination-conspiracy-theories/
Buzzfeed Unsolved
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/november-22-1963-death-of-the-president
https://www.cnn.com/2017/11/10/politics/jfk-documents-cia-tip-1962-soviet-chauffeur/index.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke2t1NV_iaI&t=314s
https://www.jfk.org/the-assassination/jfk-assassination-timeline/
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A reverend, a wife, and a babysitter's lives would forever change after crossing paths and their journey would be a long one. Their story has everything a small town in Connecticut needs to cause a media frenzy. Everyone is desperate to figure out the truth and even 150 years later, people are still wondering: how did Mary Stannardâs killer get away with murder?
Sources for this episode:
https://www.courant.com/courant-250/hc-xpm-2014-04-04-hc-250-herbert-hayden-20140403-story.html
https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1927/3/mary-stannard-and-the-rev-mr-hayden
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/images/hayden_herbert/revherberthhayden.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison,_Connecticut
https://www.connecticutmag.com/the-connecticut-story/the-ct-files-the-unsolved-murder-of-mary-stannard/article_2db0e015-f60a-551f-933d-31d4c8009a7a.html
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Itâs February 25, 1957, and someone reports finding the body of a little boy in a box in Philadelphia. This was nearly 64 years ago, yet the boy in the box, or rather âAmericaâs Unknown Childâ is still considered one of the most infamous and mind boggling cases to strike our country.
Sources for this episode:
Buzzfeed Unsolved
https://www.fox13memphis.com/top-stories/boy-in-the-box-memphis-clue-could-solve-62-year-old-murder-mystery-across-the-country/989699941/
CBS 3 Philly
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Itâs new years eve and investigators are quick on the scene when they discover a retired police officer has been shot in his home. Theories start to emerge, but police don't quite yet have all the pieces to this puzzle. With no motive and only one person offering up an explanation, investigators are forced to reexamine everything they thought they know about the McDonnell family.
Sources for this episode:
Forensic Files - Bed of Deceit
https://law.justia.com/cases/michigan/court-of-appeals-unpublished/2002/20020329-c226401-40-226401-opn.html
https://www.record-eagle.com/archives/mcdonnell-guilty-of-murder/article_60296908-1258-55ce-9046-367890df0b9a.html
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1998/05/13/Traverse-City-officer-dies-in-shooting/9038895032000/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556119/
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January 26 in Australia marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Philip. It is Australia day, a public holiday that is celebrated by many. It is also the day that the three Beaumont children disappeared without a trace in 1966.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.historicmysteries.com/beaumont-children/
https://www.newidea.com.au/beaumont-children-witness-comes-forward
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What started out as a tragic loss of a family member would eventually turn sinister when a beloved wife disappears from outside her hotel. More questions than answers begin to pose and her husband, kids, and loved ones are all wondering where is Noela Rukundo. When the answers eventually come through, they are not at all what you would expect.
Sources for this episode:
@sloowmoee on Tik Tok
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdV2eY8X/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/02/05/wife-crashes-her-own-funeral-horrifying-her-husband-who-had-paid-have-her-killed/
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35496480
https://globalnews.ca/news/2500501/woman-shows-up-to-own-funeral-surprises-husband-who-hired-hitmen-to-have-her-killed/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/trending/woman-funeral-murder-confront-1.3436832
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-11/woman-heartbroken-but-forgives-husband-for-murder-plot/7022562
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-11/man-who-had-de-facto-kidnapped-in-africa-murder-plot-jailed/7020968
https://people.com/crime/australia-woman-shows-up-at-her-own-funeral-to-confront-her-husband-who-paid-to-have-her-killed/#:~:text=Have%20Her%20Killed-,Australia%20Woman%20Shows%20Up%20At%20Her%20Own%20Funeral%20%E2%80%93%20To%20Confront,Paid%20To%20Have%20Her%20Killed&text=As%20the%20last%20mourner%20left,up%20to%20her%20astonished%20husband.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/balenga-kalala-gets-nine-years-in-jail-for-paying-african-kidnappers-to-kill-his-wife-20151211-gll6rp.html
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This week we are talking about a case that is so utterly frustrating I almost couldnât cover it. What might have seemed like a tragic house fire actually may have been a masterful kidnapping, and to this day, no one truly knows the right answer. Iâm talking about the disappearance of the Sodder children.
Sources for this episode:
Buzzfeed Unsolved
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance
https://www.historicmysteries.com/sodder-children-mystery/
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/what-happened-to-the-five-sodder-children/news-story/861777f8c048b45241d42dd9fc4d5ee0
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This weekâs episode is going to leave you frustrated, curious, and put you on a long list of people who are speculating how a family could just disappear. But, not without a trace. Some evidence is there to put the pieces together, but the puzzle is still not complete. Every detail about this case proves to be crucial, for investigators to try and figure out what happened to the Jamison family.
Sources for this episode:
BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime Season 3 Episode 8
True Crime Daily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IIOg4ZDKmc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamison_family_deaths
https://www.oklahoman.com/article/3909260/jamison-family-was-threatened-by-relative-before-vanishing-records-show
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/skeletal-remains-found-by-hunters-in-okla-could-belong-to-jamison-family-missing-since-2009/
Disappeared Season 2 Episode 10
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When a retired school teacher manages to vanish, but still sends letters and pays bills, authorities donât immediately take action. However, when the letters are examined and the footage at the post office is examined, this may be more alarming than it seemed on itâs face. Hands down, this case and everything that goes along with it, makes for one of the most bizarre missing persons cases in U.S. history.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.forensicmyles.com/blogs/forensic-myles/the-murder-of-paul-gruber
https://aboutforensics.co.uk/darryl-kuehl/
âIf I Were Youâ Forensic Files
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/may/02/kuehl-found-guilty-of-murdering-ex-teacher/
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/id-court-of-appeals/1309049.html
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Derek and Eileen Severs were described as pillars of their community. They were wealthy, in their 60s, and enjoying the life they built for themselves. Now retired, they could have never guessed that one of their biggest worries would soon put an end to that happiness.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.truecrimelibrary.com/crimearticle/the-son-from-hell/
Forensic Files Season 2 âThe Dirty Deedâ
https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/severs-roger.htm
https://aboutforensics.co.uk/roger-severs/
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Ray Krone was a name known throughout Arizona better as the snaggletooth killer. His conviction and death sentence was a result of a strange bite mark. A forensic expert told the jury it was with 100% certainty that it was Krone who bit the victim. Why would Ray Krone be put away for the layout of his teeth? What other evidence pointed to Ray being the killer? How did experts determine it was Ray's teeth? Listen to this week's episode for all the answers!
Sources for this episode:
Forensic Files: Once Bitten Season 8 Episode 7
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In honor of Pride Month, we thought it would be special to cover the case of Matthew Sheppard. His death was a tragedy, but it made way for some very important change regarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people in our justice system. If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, we see you and are so glad that you exist. This episode is dedicated to you and all of the wonderful allies continuing to make our world a better and more accepting place.
PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TRIGGERS IN REGARDS TO LGBTQ+ HATE CRIMES.
By the time Matthew Shepard finished high school he had already traveled to Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Morocco. He loved traveling and could just make friends anywhere he went. But his real passions were politics and advocating for equality in the LGBTQ+ community. Matthewâs work would eventually be cut short after being assaulted in one of the most notorious anti-gay hate crimes in American history.
Sources for this episode:
Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine Documentary
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45968606
https://www.matthewshepard.org/about-us/our-story/
https://www.matthewshepard.org/what-we-do/eliminating-hate-crimes/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Matthew-Shepard
https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/murder-matthew-shepard
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Last week we began telling the story of the infamous Tylenol Murders. Chicago was hit with a mysterious series of killings, and doctors along with law enforcement were all completely scrambling for answers to questions that the entire country was starting to ask. If you havenât listened to Part 1, go ahead and do that now.
Sources for this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders
https://beyondthedash.com/blog/remembering/remembering-the-victims-chicago-tylenol-murders/7360
https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/October-2012/Chicago-Tylenol-Murders-An-Oral-History/
https://www.keranews.org/health-science-tech/2018-01-04/how-the-tylenol-murders-fundamentally-changed-the-way-we-all-take-medicine
https://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/when-we-lost-our-innocence-nurse-who-first-shttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982 aw-tylenol-connection
https://www.ou.edu/deptcomm/dodjcc/groups/02C2/Johnson%20&%20Johnson.htm
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982 aw-tylenol-connection
https://www.ou.edu/deptcomm/dodjcc/groups/02C2/Johnson%20&%20Johnson.htm
https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2017/1/22/the-unsolved-tylenol-murders-of-1982-the-unabomber-theory
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The Chicago Metropolitan area was shaken up in the fall of 1982. In just a few short days, seven people died of cyanide poisoning after taking what they believed to be regular-old Tylenol. Panic struck the entire state of Illinois, and changed the way we get over the counter drugs forever.
Sources for this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders
https://beyondthedash.com/blog/remembering/remembering-the-victims-chicago-tylenol-murders/7360
https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/October-2012/Chicago-Tylenol-Murders-An-Oral-History/
https://www.keranews.org/health-science-tech/2018-01-04/how-the-tylenol-murders-fundamentally-changed-the-way-we-all-take-medicine
https://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/when-we-lost-our-innocence-nurse-who-first-shttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982 aw-tylenol-connection
https://www.ou.edu/deptcomm/dodjcc/groups/02C2/Johnson%20&%20Johnson.htm
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What started as a regular closing shift in a Lululemon store, would soon turn into one of Bethesda, Marylandâs most horrific crimes. With the small wealthy town shaken, and the public wondering who among them would commit such a gruesome act, investigators would need to hustle if they wanted to catch their killers.
Sources for this episode:
Oxygen: Snapped Season 9, Episode 19 (Brittany Norwood)
https://murderpedia.org/female.N/n/norwood-brittany.htm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/md-officials-yoga-store-killer-brittany-norwood-doesnt-deserve-new-trial/2015/01/21/da57ea86-a0d0-11e4-903f-9f2faf7cd9fe_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-yoga-store-murder-the-shocking-true-account-of-the-lululemon-athletica-killing-by-dan-morse/2013/11/29/36493e46-51fc-11e3-a7f0-b790929232e1_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/police-describe-brittany-norwood-interviews/2011/09/03/gIQAEDUozJ_blog.html
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Itâs Massachusetts' oldest Jane Doe, she was found lying on the beach in 1974. Years later facial recognition still hasnât quite pinpointed who she is, however, Massachusetts and people from all across America have come forward with some interesting theories. She would officially be known as The Lady of The Dunes.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20190414/new-look-at-old-lady-of-dunes-mystery
https://www.capecod.com/lifestyle/a-shocking-crime-on-cape-cod-is-this-the-lady-of-the-dunes/
https://medium.com/true-crime-by-cat-leigh/lady-of-the-dunes-623d5d723030
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_of_the_Dunes
https://www.historicmysteries.com/lady-of-the-dunes/
https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/618/Lady-in-the-Dunes
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2018/08/07/jaws-mystery-did-unidentified-cape-cod-murder-victim-appear-scene/923860002/
https://www.ranker.com/list/lady-of-the-dunes-facts/jim-rowley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_oHiHZ896c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhubKOlA6Ik
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Back when gas was 31 cents per gallon, and Casey Anthony wasnât a household name, America knew a different name, âAlice Crimminsâ. Dubbed the Casey Anthony of her time, Alice Crimmins was a mother in the 1960s who didnât necessarily fit societyâs standards. When her two kids turn up dead, and she is policeâs main suspect, her trial seems to focus a lot less on the murder of her children and a lot more on who she was in her free time.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/a-crime-to-remember/videos/1965-alice-crimmins-facts
https://allthatsinteresting.com/alice-crimmins
https://hazlitt.net/longreads/why-cant-you-behave-revisiting-case-alice-crimmins
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Crimmins
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Mark Winger would send a frantic 911 call to rush police over to the scene of him defending his wife from an unwanted intruder. What would seem like a revenge plot against Donnah Winger would thicken into something no one would have suspected.
Sources for this episode:
https://casetext.com/case/people-v-winger-5/?PHONE_NUMBER_GROUP=C
https://heavy.com/news/mark-winger-today/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/families-torn-killer-dad-reflect-years-believed-hero/story?id=77097895
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/donnah-winger/
âA Welcome Intrusionâ Forensic Files
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqN9KQ-fLQo(911 call)
https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/winger-mark.htm
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You voted on our instagram for which case you wanted to hear next and of course: we delivered. This case consists of inspiration from an old movie, a 13 year old waiting on the phone for the other line to be free, and it all comes down to being cracked open by testimony about an air conditioner. We are talking about the murder of Ellen Sherman.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1996-01-12-9601120342-story.html
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1992-02-08-0000206091-story.html
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1992-03-18-0000204483-story.html
https://www.criminalelement.com/four-murders-and-a-missing-woman-in-the-nutmeg-state/
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/c5qku4/the_botched_cases_of_henry_lee_who_killed_ellen/
âForensic Filesâ Dinner and a Movie (TV Episode 2003)
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Last week you heard us dive into the beginning of the story surrounding Cassie Jo Stoddartâs death. If you havenât listened to that episode yet, then go check it out! This week we will explore the days leading up to her murder.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.ranker.com/list/cassie-jo-stoddart-facts/jacob-shelton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Cassie_Jo_Stoddart
https://cases.justia.com/idaho/supreme-court-criminal/34667.pdf?ts=1396120321
https://www.ksl.com/article/554128/pocatello-residents-distraught-over-teens-murder
https://www.msnbc.com/documentaries/watch/in-coldest-blood-346332739506
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/remembering-cassie-jo-brother-opens-up-on-10th-anniversary-of-grisly-murder/article_b160f34d-1f1e-5a9c-a585-bc49422a78b7.html
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/adamcik-i-want-to-apologize-to-cassie-s-family/article_cb72a4a8-3116-11e5-90b0-ffda01763a0c.html
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Cassie Jo Stoddart was a 16 year old girl from a small town called Pocatello, Idaho. She had big dreams of becoming a lawyer and âputting the bad guys awayâ. One regular night she decided to help out her aunt and uncle by dog sitting for their family, and she would meet an unexpected and gruesome fate.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.ranker.com/list/cassie-jo-stoddart-facts/jacob-shelton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Cassie_Jo_Stoddart
https://cases.justia.com/idaho/supreme-court-criminal/34667.pdf?ts=1396120321
https://www.ksl.com/article/554128/pocatello-residents-distraught-over-teens-murder
https://www.msnbc.com/documentaries/watch/in-coldest-blood-346332739506
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/remembering-cassie-jo-brother-opens-up-on-10th-anniversary-of-grisly-murder/article_b160f34d-1f1e-5a9c-a585-bc49422a78b7.html
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/adamcik-i-want-to-apologize-to-cassie-s-family/article_cb72a4a8-3116-11e5-90b0-ffda01763a0c.html
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Denita Monique Smith was a 25 year old with a passion for photography and big plans. She excelled in school, was loved by all her friends, and was planning a beautiful wedding. This all comes to an end one day when she is killed execution style in her own apartment complex. What would seem like a random attack would turn out to be a very calculated result of a toxic love affair.
Sources for this episode:
https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/07/denita-monique-smith-murder-death/#:~:text=On%20Dateline%20NBC's%20episode%20titled,their%20opinion%20on%20the%20case.
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nc-court-of-appeals/1589180.html
https://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/crawley-shannon.htm
https://greensboro.com/news/public_safety/guilford-911-worker-arrested-in-slaying/article_de2ae9bf-01ee-5f04-b43d-4960dbd4be12.html
Dateline
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This week we are bringing you a story unlike any other that we have done yet. Itâs a Hollywood story baby! Natalie Wood was a famous Hollywood star. She was known for her major roles and was nominated for 3 Oscars before she turned 25, but she was also known for her phobia of water. Which makes her disappearance all the more bizarre. This case features notable names like Christopher Walken and Robert Wagner.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.thecut.com/article/natalie-wood-death-what-really-happened.html
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a32420871/natalie-wood-death-true-story-timeline/
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/03/natalie-wood-death-murder-robert-wagner-book
https://www.biography.com/news/natalie-wood-death-mystery
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a25242203/natalie-wood-death/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/natalie-woods-yacht-captain-claims-robert-wagner-held-him-hostage-1147168
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/01/15/natalie-wood-death-investigation-book-christopher-walken/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/natalie-wood-death
Buzzfeed Unsolved
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Michelle Von Emster was a 25 year old girl and the world was her oyster. She beat cancer and lived a free-spirited and fun life. Her life would sadly be cut short in April 1994, and the big question that is left is honestly ridiculous on its face. Was Michelle Von Emster murdered, or was this merely a gruesome shark attack?
Sources for this episode:
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/apr/09/cover-naked-and-alone-ocean-night/?page=1&
https://icestationpoetry.medium.com/deeper-than-the-ocean-the-mysterious-death-of-michelle-von-emster-4f9c8208dc00
https://www.buzzfeed.com/unsolved/watch/video/10246
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This week we are bringing you a short episode! This case centers around two girls from a small wealthy town in California. On the outside, it seems like they both live pretty similar lives, they go to the same school, are part of the same club, and know the same people. But the differences between the two would not only set them apart, but would also become deadly.
Resources for this episode:
https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm
https://people.com/archive/in-a-deadly-explosion-of-teenage-unhappiness-one-life-is-cut-short-another-blighted-by-murder-vol-23-no-19/
http://www.bayareacensus.ca.gov/cities/Orinda70.htm
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-03-14-mn-26586-story.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1984/12/17/us/16-year-old-is-held-in-killing.html
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Arne Cheyenne Johnson is the focus of the next Conjuring movie. He was allegedly possessed by demons that drove him to commit murder, and he would go down as the first attempt to ever claim demonic possession as a defense in a United States courtroom.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1981/09/13/by-demons-possessed/3479fa6b-eee3-4233-a2fc-b9defa403504/
https://apnews.com/article/c758c33ba4756f757e1dfec4f0abd39e
http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/10/18/the-demon-murder-case-of-arne-cheyenne-johnson/https://archives.law.virginia.edu/dengrove/writeup/arne-cheyenne-johnson
Discovery Channel's A Hauntinghttps://allthatsinteresting.com/arne-cheyenne-johnson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-250-arne-johnson-20140412-story.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpaAdZA5sEs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/11/13/The-murder-trial-of-Arne-Cheyenne-Johnson-in-Danbury/1507374475600/
https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Brookfield-man-sues-over-demon-book-86231.php
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Helle Crafts was a an incredibly well-rounded woman. She knew an impressive amount of languages, raised three kids, and pursued her dream career as a flight attendant. Unfortunately this would all come to an end when Helle disappears and becomes the first victim in a CT murder case to be tried without a body.
This episode's sources:
http://www.panam-world.org/helle-lorck-nielson/
https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html
https://www.newtownbee.com/01302020/richard-crafts-moved-to-homeless-shelter-for-veterans/
https://www.newtownbee.com/08111999/notorious-crafts-murder-shook-newtown-ten-years-ago/
https://www.ctinsider.com/local/newstimes/article/Newtown-s-woodchipper-killer-to-walk-free-15021195.php
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/richard-crafts/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz6m4tetMN0
https://www.wfsb.com/news/woodchipper-murder-case-from-30-years-ago-was-pivotal-for-forensic-scientists/article_2a473c33-283f-5893-89b2-ad37227da774.html
https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php
https://patch.com/connecticut/newtown/richard-crafts-wood-chipper-killer-released-prison
https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html
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Lisa Au just got her drivers license and finished up getting her license in beauty. Lisa went out one night against her mothers wishes, like most teenagers have done at one point or another. She would never return home, leaving only her car on the side of the road as evidence. What do you think really happened to Lisa Au?
Resources for this episode:
Hawaii News Now:
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/04/17/years-ago-her-murder-gripped-oahu-start-investigation-went-astray-2/
Khon:
https://www.khon2.com/news/womans-murder-remains-one-of-hawaiis-biggest-unsolved-mysteries/
Angel Fire:
https://www.angelfire.com/planet/lisaau/
Blog:
http://darkmatter69.blogspot.com/2019/08/new-evidence-in-strangling-of-lisa-au.html
Newspapers.com
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Happy Valentines Day! In honor of the holiday we wanted to bring to you a special bonus episode.
After multiple incidents and murders, Rodney Alcala evaded capture time and time again, and assumed a different alias across the country. He was even able to land himself on a prime time TV show called The Dating Game while being on the FBIâs most wanted.
Our sources for this episode:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serial-killer-rodney-alcala-the-killing-game/
https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/alcala-rodney.htm
https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2021-01/08-the-dating-game-killer
https://abcnews.go.com/US/dating-game-serial-killer-connected-victims-decades-deaths/story?id=75061341
https://abcnews.go.com/US/close-call-serial-killer-rodney-alcala-appeared-dating/story?id=75039197
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rodney-alcala
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Merrian Carver was a beautiful 40 year old red-haired poet and investment banker who needed a break. She booked a seven day cruise from Seattle, Washington to Alaska. Not long after embarking on the trip, she would vanish never to be seen again.
What do you think happened to Merrian Carver?
Sources for this episode:
https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-cruise-ships/#:~:text=Under%20an%20obscure%2C%2099%2Dyear,drive%20a%20cruise%20ship%20through.
https://charleyproject.org/case/merrian-lynn-carver
https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2017/04/articles/crime/ken-carver-honored-for-cruise-safety/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/vanished-sea-baffling-cruise-ship-missing-persons-cases/story?id=15380865
https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1541034
https://www.jhmoncrieff.com/unsolved-mysteries-whatever-happened-to-merrian-carver/
https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/ken-carver-leading-campaigner-for-cruise-ship-safety-dies/
https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2010/01/articles/disappearances/prayer-garden-statue-dedicated-to-merrian-carver/
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Randall Woodfield had it all: a family, an education, and talent. He even was drafted for the Green Bay Packers. It all takes a turn and Randall Woodfield would go down in history as one of the most prolific serial killers of all time.
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains mention of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised!
Source materials for this episode:
The I-5 Killer by Ann Rule:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/325324/the-i-5-killer-by-ann-rule/
http://lifesabloodymess.blogspot.com/2018/10/by-barrel-of-silver-gun.html
NFL to Serial Killer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieU33oqwrls
NBC: Former Packers Draft Pick Had a Dark Side: Serial Killer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knkcUbsyRZU
Mark of a Killer: The Case of Randall Woodfield
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyYEfC5KEs0
Sports Illustrated Longform
https://www.si.com/longform/true-crime/i-5-killer-green-bay-packers-randall-woodfield/index.html
Oregon Live
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2012/05/serial_killer_randy_woodfields.html
NY Daily News
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/killers-leave-trail-bodies-i-5-article-1.1730863
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We are so excited to announce our new podcast: The Chalkline.Â
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