Murder in the Mountains: Recent Episodes
Murder in the Mountains
A true crime podcast that explores a new murder every week told to a co-host, giving a variety of insight into each case.
Have you ever been gripped by the chilling echoes of an unsolved crime that linger in a small town's whispered tales? This week's Murder in the Mountains episode takes you to the heart of Waco, Texas, where the 1982 triple homicide case of Kenneth Franks, Jill Montgomery, and Raylene Rice remains etched in the town's memory. As your hosts, we navigate the murky depths of the investigation, led by the determined Sergeant Truman Simons, while uncovering the unsettling dynamics of local community reactions and the dark motives lurking behind what appeared to be a tragic case of mistaken identity.
Venture further into the shadows with us as we scrutinize the intricate layers of the Lake Waco murders, where life insurance policies and forensic odontology weave a complex web that challenged the very foundations of legal evidence. The relentless dedication of Sergeant Simons, coupled with the convoluted testimonies of informants, paints a tumultuous picture of justice seeking in the absence of concrete physical proof. The specter of bias and the lengths one will go to prove a theory come into sharp focus, revealing the harrowing journey towards a conviction rife with questions and controversy.
In our concluding segments, we confront the heart-wrenching realities of wrongful convictions and the profound impact they have on the lives entangled within the justice system. The somber fate of David Spence's mother, Juanita White, stands as a stark reminder of the fragility of truth amidst legal complexities. As we wrap up this episode, we invite you to join the conversation on Instagram, where the dialogue continues beyond the mountain peaks of Waco. Sharpen your true crime insights with us on Murder in the Mountains, and prepare for another gripping chapter next week.
Show Sources:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-murders-at-the-lake/
https://authorcindyparmiter.medium.com/a-deadly-case-of-mistaken-identity-the-shocking-lake-waco-murders-d6005e5571ab
https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3168
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Imagine a New Year's Day filled with the aroma of chili and the warmth of family, abruptly turning into a chilling crime scene that would haunt Richmond, Virginia, forever. As hosts Alexa and Cherish, we guide you through the tragic fate of the Harvey family, whose sense of security was shattered by a single unlocked door. Bryan and Kathryn Harvey, known for their love of music and community, together with their daughters Stella and Ruby, were brutally taken from a world they made brighter. This episode strips back the veneer of daily life, exposing the vulnerabilities we all share and the devastating choices a mother had to make when that security was threatened.
We then pivot to dissect the criminal history of Ricky and Ray, uncle and nephew, whose lives spiraled into a series of increasingly violent crimes. From the overlooked murder of Ricky's wife, Treva, to the senseless end of Ashley Baskerville and her parents, their story is a stark reminder of the consequences of unheeded warning signs. Through the tapestry of these harrowing events, we critique the failures within the criminal justice system and discuss how easily danger can weave itself into the fabric of a community, leaving an indelible mark on those left behind. Join us as we piece together this complex puzzle, shedding light on the ripple effects of violence and the echoes of loss that reverberate long after the headlines fade.
Show Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Richmond_spree_murders
https://authorcindyparmiter.medium.com/bloody-new-year-the-horrific-slaying-of-the-
harvey-family-a39b8ed3121a
http://www.forgottenvictims.com/Harvey%20U%201.htm
https://www.oxygen.com/family-massacre/crime-news/ricky-gray-ray-dandridge-
masterminded-2-family-massacres
https://www.wtvr.com/2017/01/18/ricky-gray-executed-by-lethal-injection-for-harvey-
family-killings
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/wbna10845384
https://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com/people-on-death-row-in-virginia/ricky-jovan-gray/
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Children are often seen as symbols of innocence, but what happens when they step over an unimaginable line? The story of Mary Bell, a young girl whose life was marred by abuse and led to actions so heinous they shook the foundations of societal norms, is the focus of our heart-wrenching discussion. We'll navigate the tragedy of her crimes, her troubled history, and the community that was ill-prepared to deal with the concept of a child as a murderer. Through the lens of this sobering case, we confront the moral and legal quandaries involved in sentencing a child of merely 11 years old.
There are no easy answers here, only tough questions and the pursuit of understanding. As we dissect the Mary Bell case, we're left pondering how to adequately balance public safety with the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. We invite you to share your perspective and join the conversation on social media while we tease the possibility of further delving into similar cases that challenge our perceptions of crime, punishment, and redemption. Don't forget to support our podcast by leaving a review so that we can continue to offer these gripping narratives on 'Murder in the Mountains'.
Show Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bell
https://books.google.com/books?id=g6-
DAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA153&lpg=PA153&dq=%22solely+for+the+pleasure+
and+excitement+of+killing%22&source=bl&ots=XIDbmXQyFq&sig=q8np
BhRAVJjuqrLI-
3XEVA5UQMQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjLldqj2fHZAhXomOAKHV5IC
gEQ6AEIUjAF#v=onepage&q=%22solely%20for%20the%20pleasure%20a
nd%20excitement%20of%20killing%22&f=false
https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Murderous-Children-Mary-Bell
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5306269/#:~:text=Results,
%25%20were%20aged%2011–12.
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Every run tells a story, and sometimes, those stories take a dark turn. Join me, Alexa, alongside my co-host Cherish, as we intertwine the exhilaration of running with the sobering realities of safety for women in the great outdoors. We kick off with heartfelt personal experiences, celebrating our running milestones, and then pivot to the stark statistics that cast a long shadow over female runners. The conversation gets real as we talk about the practical steps we've taken to stay safe, such as skipping the headphones and bringing my loyal dog Huckleberry for company.
The heart of our episode lies in the tragic tale of Eliza Fletcher, whose passion for running was met with a sinister end on the streets of Memphis. We share the poignant details of her case, from her family's anguish to the relentless efforts of law enforcement. Cherish and I delve into the chilling discovery of evidence, leading to the arrest of Cleotha Henderson, and reflect on the broader implications of his prior criminal record slipping through the cracks of the justice system. It's a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk, and the importance of vigilance and community in seeking justice.
As we emerge from our podcast hiatus, the anticipation for what lies ahead is palpable. We're not just recounting stories; we're forging a space for you to engage with us, sharing your thoughts on the complex web of Henderson's past and the safety of our running paths. Prepare for a season of suspenseful tales, as Cherish and I are back on the trail, uncovering the mysteries that await.
Show Sources:
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/92-of-women-runners-say-
concerned-safety-outdoor-runs-survey#
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/eliza-fletcher-
women-run-funeral-b2164018.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/eliza-fletcher-
killer-lawsuit-memphis-b2173397.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-tennessee-dna-nashville-eliza-
fletcher-b2179923.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/eliza-fletcher-
autopsy-results-fentanyl-b2181394.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/eliza-fletcher-
autopsy-results-fentanyl-b2181394.html
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/man-charged-with-
killing-memphis-teacher-eliza-fletcher-to-go-to-trial-by-end-of-2024-
court-says/522-1ff7bdf9-8bde-4b6e-b49b-1cc20a09e909
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/eliza-fletcher-
memphis-kidnapping-cleotha-abston-b2160090.html
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Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have someone you love disappear without a trace? Experience the heart-wrenching journey of the Young family as they grapple with the unsettling disappearance of their vivacious daughter, Lisa Marie Young. Lisa, last seen getting into the red jaguar of Chris Adair after a night out in 2002, remains missing to this day, her case mired in a perplexing blend of inaction and mystery.
Our exploration of Lisa's unsolved case uncovers the deeply concerning response by local law enforcement, raising pressing questions about their handling of her disappearance. Feel the Young family's pain and frustration as they hit wall after wall, dealing with an unresponsive system and a puzzling delay in the police investigation. We also shine a light on the curious behavior of Chris Adair and his grandmother - a saga that begs belief and leaves us questioning - could more have been done to find Lisa?
As we navigate the chilling aspects of Lisa's case, we are left with the cold reality - her case remains unsolved. The bold criminal history of Chris Adair, the last person known to have seen Lisa alive, hangs ominously over this tragedy. In this episode, we discuss the recent developments, the unanswered questions, and the challenges faced by the Young family, offering an intimate look into their relentless pursuit for answers. So, come join the conversation - your voice matters. Let's keep the memory of Lisa Marie Young alive and the quest for truth burning. See you next week for another gripping episode of Murder in the Mountains.
Show Sources:
https://www.cheknews.ca/man-dies-after-being-struck-by-a-vehicle-in-
nanaimo-sunday-433013/
https://medium.com/@bekah302/seeing-red-in-nanaimo-the-case-of-lisa-
marie-young-26efe62ca46c
http://www.allisoncrowe.com/lisaspage.html
https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2021/06/26/new-information-in-lisa-marie-
youngs-disappearance-after-several-people-come-forward/
https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Lisa_Marie_Young
https://medium.com/p/26efe62ca46c
https://www.nwac.ca/assets-knowledge-
centre/NWAC_Story_Telling_Lisa_Marie_Young.pdf
https://thewickedtruthblog.com/woman-leaves-party-with-a-strange-man-
sends-chilling-last-text-c889b6cc0f62
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Ever thought how a simple fire could morph into a crime scene so sinister that it would perplex even seasoned investigators? That's the haunting narrative we explore in this captivating episode, as we journey back into the chilling case of the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders. Join us, alongside our guest Megan, as we delve into the intricacies of a case that saw four young girls brutally killed and left in a scene so shrouded by fire and water damage that the evidence was almost obliterated. We also draw parallels to the infamous McDonald's murders, adding an intriguing layer to this already complex mystery.
Yet, the enigma doesn't end there. In the latter part of our discourse, we shift our focus to the confessions extracted from two suspects - Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott. Poring over the harrowing transcripts from the intense interrogation sessions, Megan aids us in identifying the questionable tactics employed by law enforcement and the problematic use of these confessions during the trial proceedings. Strap in, as we traverse the murky intersection of crime, law enforcement strategies, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
Show Sources:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2011-12-16/scene-of-the-crime/
https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/2007/pd-
0862-05-7.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-killed-these-girls/
https://the-line-up.com/yogurt-shop-murders-austin-1991
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2009-07-17/810486/
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2012/09/21/yogurt-shop-murder-
case-timeline/9955363007/
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/the-austin-yogurt-shop-murders-cold-
case-revisiting-the-scene-of-the-crime-more-than-25-years-later
https://www.statesman.com/picture-gallery/news/2021/11/30/yogurt-
shop-murders-austin-cold-case-photos/8798254002/
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/yogurt-shop-murders-investigation-
key-moments/13/
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Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the life of Tommy Sells, a man whose horrific crimes had a disastrous impact on countless lives. Today, we're unraveling the dark story of this notorious killer, starting with his early abandonment and neglect at the age of seven, leading to a life marred by substance abuse, molestation, and murder. Hear the alarming account of his first kill at the tender age of 16, and his subsequent life on the run, leaving a trail of terror and devastation across the nation.
Get to grips with the tragedies inflicted by Sells, from Julie Rea and her son Joel Kirkpatrick's brutal murder to Stephanie Mahaney, Debbie Harris, Ambria, Haley McHone, and Bobbie Lynn Wofford's untimely demise. The tale takes a fateful turn on New Year's Eve of 1999, when Sells invaded the home of Katy Harris, launching a ruthless attack on her and her friend. This ill-fated evening eventually led to his capture and execution in 2014. As we discuss the harrowing impact of Sells' deeds on his victims' relatives and the criminal justice system, this episode serves as a grim reminder of the darkness within humanity and the lingering consequences of child abuse and neglect.
Show Sources:
https://charleyproject.org/case/stefanie-kelly-stroh
https://people.com/crime/32-years-later-dna-arrest-murder-michelle-xavier-jennifer-duey/
https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/tommy_sells/5.html
http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/sells1374.htm
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/killer-smile-6394042
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dardeen_family_homicides
https://jessielondon.medium.com/the-10-year-old-who-stopped-a-texas-serial-killer-976033fdc9b
https://www.thoughtco.com/serial-killer-tommy-lynn-sells-973154
https://www.buggedspace.com/unsolved-murder-of-the-dardeen-family/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/serial-killer-survivor-speaks-alive/story?id=81081689
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Show Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/crime/2011/10/30/murder-in-oklahoma-
connecting-the-dots-more-than-once-part-3/?sh=29db11b85d10
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/history/timeline-weleetka-girls-
murder-case/collection_b6d55812-22cb-5c88-a9d3-
d0b76649c56c.html#1
https://tulsaworld.com/archives/updated-girls-killed-near-
weleetka/article_d1799a7e-bd7e-50d7-b312-db103e5ce883.html
https://tulsaworld.com/archives/osbi-releases-tape-in-effort-to-get-
new-leads-in/article_dd8a4194-7e2a-57e5-bd86-e79e82e37980.html
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/double-child-murder-
cold-case-4648173
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/kevin-sweat-murdered-ashley-
taylor-2-kids-in-oklahoma
http://s3.amazonaws.com/content.newsok.com/documents/d10weleetk
aaff.pdf
https://www.theadanews.com/news/local_news/autopsy-released-in-
girls-murders/article_fde2c218-3fe2-5bc8-8514-20b2c142ecc0.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/crime/2011/10/28/murder-in-oklahoma-
connecting-the-dots-more-than-once-part-2/?sh=5b9874071bdc
https://www.forbes.com/sites/crime/2011/10/27/murder-connecting-
the-dots-more-than-once-in-oklahoma-part-1/?sh=64a2e67427e6
https://www.mcclendon-winters.com/obituaries/AshleyCeleste-Taylor-
485/#!/Obituary
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This week, Alexa tells Megan the incredible survival story of Kara Robinson and how she helped catch a serial killer.
Kara's Blog :
https://www.kararobinsonchamberlain.com/blog
Show Sources:
https://www.eonline.com/news/1364336/why-kara-robinsons-escape-
from-a-suspected-serial-killer-in-2002-is-as-timely-a-story-as-ever
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/serial-killer-meets-match-15-
year-old-article-1.2384136
https://thecinemaholic.com/kristin-and-kati-lisk-murders-what-
happened-to-them-who-killed-them/
https://apnews.com/article/0a2cd85c1d3258f1af723ef944a8e956
https://www.oxygen.com/escaping-captivity-the-kara-robinson-
story/crime-news/kara-robinsons-story-who-were-richard
7
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Evonitz
https://www.foxnews.com/us/south-carolina-kidnapping-survivor-kara-
robinson-reveals-tips-escaping-abduction
https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-kara-robinson-
s-kidnapper-richard-evonitz
Plan on murdering your husband? Maybe don't write a blog post about it and then maybe don't Google "10 ways to cover up a murder". But don't take it from me, take it from romance/mystery novelist, Nancy Brophy, and see how well that worked out for her.
Show Sources:
Dan Brophy: Wife of Popular Chef Exposed as Killergeorgepallas.com
Murder of Daniel Brophywikipedia.org |
Nancy Brophy sentenced to life in prison for murder of her husbandkgw.com
Oregon romance novelist grilled on amnesia claim, missing gun barrel on crucial day in her murder trialoregonlive.com
archive.pharchive.ph
Spotlight shines on Oregon romance novelist accused of killing chef husband: Who is Nancy Crampton Brophy?oregonlive.com
The Nancy Brophy Story: Killing a Husband Goes From Fiction to Realityaetv.com
This week, Alexa tells Ryan the tragic case of Steven Stayner and his shocking connection to the Yosemite Killer.
Support the show!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811808/supporters/new
Show Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/cary-stayner
How a nudist colony helped FBI agents find a Yosemite serial killer and how the agents got his confessionabcnews.go.com
Overshadowed All His Life / Low-key Cary Stayner took back seat to kidnapped brothersfgate.com
What Is Yosemite Killer Cary Stayner's Life Like Today?aetv.com
An FBI Agent Recounts a Repulsive Request by Serial Killer Cary Stayner During His Interrogationaetv.com
The Most Depressing Follow-up to a Happy Ending Ever: The Steven Stayner Story.medium.com
Going home: The story of Steven Staynercrimeandinvestigation.co.uk
Captive Audience True Story: What Happened To Kenneth Parnellscreenrant.com
This week, Alexa tells Megan about the Cleveland Torso Murders committed by The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run.
Show Sources:
https://case.edu/ech/articles/t/torso-murders
https://nypost.com/2022/10/15/clevelands-torso-killer-was-more-vicious-than-jack-the-ripper/amp/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/632096/cleveland-torso-murderer-unsolved-serial-killer
https://www.clevelandpolicemuseum.org/collections/torso-murders/
Killin Missin Hidden
THE podcast about bad things! Hosted by a former criminal defense trial attorney,...
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This week Alexa tells Tori the completely messed up story of Fred and Rose West
Show Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/rosemary-west
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/fred-rose-west-what-happened-victims-b1920716.html?amp
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844.amp
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West
This week Alexa, Megan, and Holly discuss the mysterious disappearance of Zebb Quinn and all the twists and turns in the case.
Show Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/04/28/man-admits-to-murdering-burning-ex-food-network-contestant-her-husband-and-unborn-child/
https://alchetron.com/Disappearance-of-Zebb-Quinn
https://allthatsinteresting.com/zebb-quinn
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/06/15/warrant-details-zebb-quinn-related-search-leicester-property/71262232/
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2017/07/11/timeline-zebb-quinns-disappearance-robert-jason-owens-charged/103597576/
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2022/07/11/new-plea-date-zebb-quinn-murder-case-vanished-asheville-2000/10029833002/
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/hxhtib/the_only_theory_that_explains_everything_in_zebb/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
This week Alexa tells new cohost, Donna, about the youngest double murderers in Britain and the insane crime that earned them that title.
Show Sources:
https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/kids-who-kill-evil-up-close/kim-edwards-and-lucas-markham-the-twilight-killers
https://heresthefuckingtwist.com/2022/02/08/true-crime-tuesday-the-twilight-killers/amp/
https://www.the-sun.com/news/2782444/twilight-killer-sister-never-peace-sky-doc/amp/
https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-twilight-killers-f0056a9ade69
Ripped From The Headlines
Ripped from the Headlines is a "fact and fiction" podcast that recaps an episode of Law...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Wait, For Real?
A true crime and paranormal podcast.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
This week Alexa tells Megan the case of The Night Stalker
Show Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ramirez#CITEREFCarlo1996
https://www.biography.com/.amp/crime-figure/richard-ramirez
https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Boy-s-DNA-probed-in-SF-Night-Stalker-6891559.php
https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-ramirez-night-stalker
This week, Alexa tells Lisa the stories of the Visalia Ransacker, East Area Rapist, and The Original Night Stalker who became The Golden State Killer after DNA evidence, using genetic genealogy, connected all the crimes to one person, Joe DeAngelo.
Show Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_James_DeAngelo#cite_note-HearTheKiller-87
http://www.visaliaransacker.com/snelling.php
https://www.refinery29.com/amp/en-us/2020/06/9885795/golden-state-killer-timeline-murders-arrest-trial
https://globalnews.ca/news/4384244/golden-state-killer-court-dna/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2018/04/27/golden-state-killer-dna-website-gedmatch-was-used-to-identify-joseph-deangelo-as-suspect-police-say/
This week, Alexa tells Adam and Holly the crazy story of Daniel Laplante
Show Sources:
https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/daniel-laplante
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_LaPlante
https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2021/2/3/daniel-laplante
https://law.justia.com/cases/massachusetts/supreme-court/volumes/416/416mass433.html
This week, Alexa tells Lisa the story of Ryan Waller and Heather Quan
Show Sources:
https://medium.com/crimebeat/when-the-suspect-is-a-victim-f4a019da6999
https://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=185
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI8G0KOOtqk
This week, Alexa tells Megan the story of the brutal death of 16 year old Sylvia Likens.
Show Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likens
https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/sylvia-likens
https://allthatsinteresting.com/sylvia-likens-gertrude-baniszewski
This week, Alexa tells Tori the absolutely insane story of Katherine Mary Knight
Show Sources:
https://alchetron.com/Katherine-Knight
https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2
https://allthatsinteresting.com/katherine-knight
https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-australian-cannibal-katherine-knight/cat-mcauliffe
https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine-sentence.htm
This week, Alexa tells Megan the story of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother in 1892.
Show Sources:
https://www.history.com/.amp/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-lizzie-borden
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-19th-century-axe-murderer-lizzie-borden-was-found-not-guilty-180972707/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden#CITEREFMiller2016
https://lizzie-borden.com/history/
This week, Alexa tells Lisa the story of the solved (?) murders of 29 black children, teens, and adults from 1979-1981
Show Sources:
https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/wayne-williams-1981-arrest-allayed-crime-fears-ended-atlanta-child-murders/42CWULKDSJBETHTBDPEDN3W6LM/
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atlanta-child-murderer-is-questioned
https://allthatsinteresting.com/wayne-williams
https://www.hbo.com/atlantas-missing-and-murdered-the-lost-children/timeline-of-events
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_murders_of_1979%E2%80%931981#Capturing_the_suspect
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/atlanta-child-murders-is-wayne-williams-innocent
Alexa, Megan, and Lisa discuss the cases of Jacob Wetterling and Cari Farver and all of their thoughts behind each case.
This week, Alexa tells Lisa the twisted case of Cari Farver.
Show Sources:
https://freshedits.com/spotlight/the-cari-farver-case-a-bitter-girlfriends-plot/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/horrific-stalking-case-jealous-lovers-cover-murder/story?id=74431142
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9015931/Texts-Nebraska-woman-sent-family-murdered-Cari-Farver.html
https://www.mamamia.com.au/dave-kroupa-cari-farver/
This week, Alexa tells Megan the story of the kidnapping and murder of 11 year old, Jacob Wetterling, and the laws that took place as a result.
Show Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jacob-wetterlings-killer-danny-heinrich-i-am-truly-sorry-for-my-evil-acts/
https://features.apmreports.org/in-the-dark/jacob-wetterling-investigation-timeline/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-admits-abducting-killing-jacob-wetterling-missing-minnesota-boy-1989-n643506
https://www.mamamia.com.au/jacob-wetterling/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/11/29/danny-heinrich-jacob-wetterling-jared-scheierl-judge
https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2018/09/20/wetterling-investigation-documents
Alexa, Holly, and Megan discuss Lauren and Dammion's cases, and the theories behind them.
This week, Alexa tells Ryan the case of Dammion Heard, who's suspicious death was ruled a suicide despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
Show Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-happened-to-dammion-heard-part-2/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-happened-to-dammion-heard-part-3/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-happened-to-dammion-heard-part-1/
https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city-life/07-28-14-dammion-heard-murder-suicide-cause-of-death-colorado/
https://www.finaldaysonearth.com/
This week, Alexa tells Tori the story of the senseless murder of Lauren Giddings.
Show Sources:
Video of interview and camera into Lauren's home:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/stephen-mcdaniel
Other sources:
https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/lauren-giddings
https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/04/11/law-student-murdered-dismembered-by-stalking-classmate-neighbor/
https://www.dreshare.com/lauren-giddings/
Alexa, Lisa, and Megan talk The Central Park 5 and other cases related to false confessions.
This week, Alexa tells Lisa the story of The Central Park 5 and how their story, though in 1989, could very well happy today.
Show Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_jogger_case
https://web.williams.edu/Psychology/Faculty/Kassin/files/CPJ.Morganthau.motion.12.5.02.doc
https://web.williams.edu/Psychology/Faculty/Kassin/files/CPJ.Morganthau.motion.12.5.02.doc
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-85-the-central-park-5/id1250599915?i=1000431749689
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1244121
https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/1980s/central-park-five
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Alexa, Ryan, Adam, Holly, and Megan discuss the past 2 weeks cases and also the true crime topic of whether or not video games and media play a role in the violence in society.
This week, Alexa tells Lisa the twisted case of Kelsey Berreth.
Show Sources:
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/kelsey-berreth-case/krystal-kenney-resentenced-to-18-months-in-prison-after-procedural-error-forced-vacated-sentence?_amp=true
https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-kelsey-berreth
https://www.fox21news.com/top-stories/patrick-frazee-trial-a-look-at-the-timeline-of-events/amp/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/what-we-know-about-kelsey-berreth-s-disappearance-investigation-her-n954636
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna980721
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/patrick-frazee-sentenced-colorado-mom-kelsey-berreth-gets-justice-a-year-after-thanksgiving-day-killing/#app
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devils-bargain/id1464919521?i=1000465261823
This week, Alexa tells Ryan the case of Ernesto Miranda and how his arrest changed law enforcement procedure, forever.
Show Sources:
https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/miranda-ernest
https://www.britannica.com/event/Miranda-v-Arizona
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernesto_Miranda
https://law.jrank.org/pages/3105/Ernesto-Miranda-Trials-1963-1967.html
https://www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/the-miranda-rights-are-established
Alexa, Megan, Adam, and Holly discuss this week's case of Kitty Genovese and of course a variety of other subjects.
In the second installment of the "where did this come from?" mini series. Alexa tells Megan the story of Kitty Genovese and how her murder helped to create the 911 emergency systems.
Show Sources:
· https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese
· https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bystander_effect
· https://www.insideedition.com/how-the-death-of-kitty-genovese-birthed-911-and-neighborhood-watches-58288
On the first episode of "Motive in the Mountains", Alexa. Megan, Adam, and Holly get together to discuss their thoughts and theories on a few of the episodes so far.
The first installment of the "Where Did This Come From" mini series, Alexa tells Adam and Holly the case of Amber Hagerman. A 9 year old girl whose kidnapping and murder started the nationwide Amber Alert.
Show Sources:
https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/police-release-new-photos-seek-new-info-unsolved-1996-murder-amber-hagerman/DYCH62JDMVCOZFBRS265GCKCJU/
https://amber.ny.gov/activation-criteria
https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2021/still-searching-for-ambers-killer
https://allthatsinteresting.com/amber-hagerman
This week, Alexa tells Megan about the murder of JonBenét Ramsey and the popular theories surrounding the case.
Show Sources:
https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/who-killed-jonbenet-ramsey-130728/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_JonBenét_Ramsey
https://abcnews.go.com/US/jonbenet-ramseys-half-brother-recalls-day-murder-case/story?id=75202340
https://www.biography.com/news/jonbenet-ramsey-murder-investigation-timeline
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/jonbenet-ramsey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX-PSF80GYQ
This week, Alexa tells Megan the story of serial killer Dennis Rader, and how he evaded capture by living a seemingly normal life.
Show Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/btk-out-of-the-shadows/
https://survivingbtk.weebly.com/nancy-fox.html
https://www.morbidtourism.com/locations/id/604191456c46a57fbd4503aa
http://artsyfartsygermannazi.blogspot.com/2005/06/btk-poem-oh-anna-why-didnt-you-appear.html?m=1
https://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/06/27/rader.transcript/
https://www.biography.com/.amp/news/btk-killer-dennis-rader-timeline
https://www.biography.com/.amp/crime-figure/dennis-rader
http://noirboiled.blogspot.com/2012/09/pulp-poem-of-week.html?m=1
https://abcnews.go.com/US/life-changed-instantly-families-victims-murdered-serial-killer/story?id=60686971
https://allthatsinteresting.com/dennis-rader-btk-killer
This week, Alexa tells Lisa the story of Albert Fish and his unspeakable acts.
Show Sources:
https://filmdaily.co/news/cannibal-albert-fish/
https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/fish-albert.htm
https://thefactfile.org/new-york-state-facts/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Fish
This week, Alexa tells Ryan about the mysterious disappearance of Bryce Laspisa
Show Sources:
https://aveyen.medium.com/the-bizzare-48-hours-leading-up-to-bryce-laspisas-disappearance-81e299e1c1f7
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castaic,_California
https://www.vizaca.com/bryce-laspisa-disappearance/amp/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/bryce-laspisa
This week, Alexa tells Megan the story of Harold Henthorn who was convicted of murdering his second wife and suspected of murdering his first.
Show Sources:
https://www.denverpost.com/2015/09/21/denver-jury-convicts-harold-henthorn-for-murder-of-his-second-wife/
https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/harold-henthorn-arrested-first-degree-murder-related-death-wife-rocky-mountain-national
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-10th-circuit/1868895.html#
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/man-stories-2-wives-deaths-attorney-article-1.2097984
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/man-guilty-pushing-wife-death-colorado-cliff-article-1.2369036?outputType=amp
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/husband-indicted-colo-woman-fatal-fall-hiking-article-1.2002582
This week, Alexa tells Tori the story of Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer.
Show Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/gary-ridgway-green-river-killer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Ridgway
https://www.the-sun.com/news/3996171/green-river-killer-gary-leon-ridgway/
https://www.biography.com/news/gary-ridgway-green-river-killer-timeline
https://murderpedia.org/male.R/images/ridgway_gary/reports/summary.pdf
This week, Alexa tells Megan about the disappearance of 17 year old, Alissa Turney
Show Sources:
https://www.marathi.tv/personalities/alissa-turney-bio/
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/stepfather-charged-murder-alissa-turney-who-disappeared-last-day-school-n1237554
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9784-paranoid-personality-disorder
https://thehueandcry.com/alissa-turney
https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/police-investigate-stepfather-case-missing-teen/story?id=8192217
https://abcnews.go.com/US/19-years-teen-disappeared-stepfather-arrested-charged-murder/story?id=72528835
https://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/alissa-turney/
Voices for Justice Podcast
This week, Alexa tells Megan the story of Kristin Smart and how the 25 year investigation, finally made progress.
Show Sources:
https://amp.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article240018128.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=xzDE65VaGEM
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kristin_Smart
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article250978094.html
https://www.diguptheyard.com/search-warrant.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/kristin-smart-murder-paul-flores-new-claims-48-hours/#app
https://www.yourownbackyardpodcast.com/
This week, Alexa tells Adam and Holly the story of Israel Keyes. A modern day serial killer who killed all across the US.
Show Sources:
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2018/05/18/unsealed-interviews-detail-two-lives-of-alaska-serial-killer-israel-keyes/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Keyes
https://www.alaskapublic.org/2012/12/04/police-release-detailed-account-of-koenig-murder/
https://nypost.com/2019/06/29/a-chilling-inside-look-at-one-of-americas-most-infamous-serial-killer-cases/
https://nypost.com/2019/06/30/how-a-vermont-couple-ended-up-in-a-serial-killers-gruesome-chain-of-carnage/
Peyton has been dying to be on the podcast so as a Halloween treat, she will be telling a scary story she made up all by herself!
Show Sources:
Peyton's imagination
This week, Alexa tells Hailey and Lindsy the heartbreaking story of the murder of 4 year old Derrick Robie.
Show Sources:
https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/smith-eric-m.htm
https://buffalonews.com/news/a-second-tragedy-comes-in-wake-of-savona-trial/article_e3c7a437-72b4-5f83-ae56-a2a3ca675dc9.html
https://medium.com/illumination/murderer-denied-parole-10-times-for-a-crime-he-committed-as-a-13-year-old-boy-f5f2a3733782
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Smith_(murderer)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_explosive_disorder
https://13wham.com/news/local/eric-smith-granted-parole-after-27-years-in-prison-for-killing-child
This week, Alexa tells Adam and Holly the tragic story of Susan Powell who disappeared in 2009
Show Sources:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-powell-disappearance-young-sons-horrific-death-haunts/story?id=73983127
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Susan_Powell
https://kslnewsradio.com/1894763/newly-obtained-video-susan-powell-case/?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfqCGeDXXE
https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1/ep-2-wake-up-little-susie-steve-powell-love-confession/
This week, Alexa tells Tori and Emily the story of Faith Hedgepeth, a 19 year old student who was found dead in her off campus apartment in 2012.
Show Sources:
http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/who-killed-faith-hedgepeth/
https://www.crimetraveller.org/2017/09/death-of-faith-hedgepeth-getting-away-with-murder/
https://www.wect.com/2021/09/28/durham-das-office-wont-seek-death-penalty-faith-hedgepeths-accused-killer/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith_Hedgepeth_homicide
In this episode, Alexa tells Ryan about a night in 1945, when 5 children went missing from their own house while a fire engulfed the home... or before..?
Show Sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance
This week, Alexa continues the story of the Piketon Family Murders and takes a closer look at who the Wagner's are.
Show Sources:
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20181118/exhaustive-investigation-leads-to-break-in-pike-county-murder-case
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20170619/authorities-seek-information-about-family-regarding-pike-county-slayings
https://www.fox19.com/2021/04/23/theyll-have-kill-me-evidence-reveals-motive-rhoden-massacre/
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-piketon-massacre-68805569/
https://www.wlwt.com/article/angela-wagner-pleads-guilty-to-rhoden-family-murders/37549382
https://local12.com/news/local/just-filed-court-documents-reveal-details-about-evidence-in-rhoden-case-cincinnati
https://www.fox19.com/2021/04/22/jake-wagner-pleads-guilty-pike-county-massacre/
This week, Alexa tells Ryan the story of the murder of 8 members of the Rhoden Family in 1 night, in 4 different locations.
Show Sources:
https://news.wosu.org/breaking-news/2016-04-27/ohios-attorney-general-calls-pike-county-killings-a-coldblooded-massacre
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pike_County_shootings#cite_note-nyt-7
https://www.cnn.com/2016/04/25/us/ohio-family-killed-marijuana/
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-piketon-massacre-68805569/
This week Alexa tells Ryan the lesser known story of the kidnapping and murder of Adolph Coors III.
This week, Alexa tells a tale as old as time.. A husband kills his wife for no reason. Listen as Alexa tells Ryan the story of Lori Hacking and her lying husband, Mark.
Show Sources:
https://www.wistv.com/story/5044593/prison-officials-convicted-killer-mark-hacking-to-stop-selling-murder-memorabilia/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hidden-truth-lori-hacking-case/
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/murder-of-lori-hacking
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Lori_Hacking
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hacking-mark.htm
This week, Alexa tells Ryan the insane case of Robert Hansen, who would drop his victims off in the Alaskan wilderness and hunt them like wild game.
Show Sources:
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/serial-killer-sick-revenge-alaskan-frontier-article-1.1922167
https://law.justia.com/cases/alaska/supreme-court/1978/3412-1.html
https://www.oxygen.com/mark-of-a-killer/crime-news/robert-hansen-butcher-baker-serial-killer-victims
https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/09/robert-hansens-wife-kids-serial-killer/
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hansen-robert.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hansen#cite_note-7
https://blurredbylines.com/blog/serial-killer-survivors-cindy-paulson-robert-hansen-mary-vincent/
This week, Alexa dives into the crazy and completely senseless murder of nurse, Joann Tiesler.
Show Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca11/12-15132/12-15132-2014-01-15.html
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169020247/joann-lee-tiesler
https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2020/09/23/william-lecroy-execution-us-government-kills-ex-soldier-who-claimed-witchcraft-led-murder/3501369001/
On this week's episode, Alexa tells Ryan the complicated web of lies and rumors that ultimately ended in the death of two people in Mountain City, TN.
This week, Alexa tells the story of The Keddie Cabin Murders; An unsolved quadruple homicide that took place in Keddie, CA in 1981.
Show Sources:
https://www.plumasnews.com/keddie-murders-revisited/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_murders
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/murder-in-cabin-28-keddie-murders-unsolved-california/103-1e3e7671-8c2c-4f4c-abb3-fae3ae07425e
Alexa tells the story of Bobbie Oberholtzer & Annette Schnee, who both went missing on January 6, 1982 under similar circumstances despite never having met each other.
Show Sources:
https://unsolved.com/gallery/bobbie-jo-oberholzer-annette-kay-schnee/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/27/us/phillips-colorado-sos-murder.html
Alexa tells the story of Gary Michael Hilton, who killed hikers in the Southeastern US in the early 2000's.
Show Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna25010987
https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=4010778&page=1
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hilton-gary-michael.htm
https://www.wctv.tv/2020/09/09/convicted-serial-killer-appeals-case-to-fla-supreme-court/
https://www.blueridgenow.com/article/NC/20120327/News/606022032/HT
https://www.dailycommercial.com/article/20090607/NEWS/180117746
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5299197/Florida-woman-killed-two-boyfriends-way.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23769881
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/wooded-serenity-the-appalachian-trail-at-blood-mountain/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=4080384&page=1
https://www.ajc.com/news/local/tragic-end-for-unique-couple/PzAHQbeBqHLPzNjGei0nAJ/
Alexa tells the story of Geoffrey Hood & Molly LaRue who were murdered on the Appalachian Trail in 1990.
Show Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/pennsylvania/supreme-court/1994/536-pa-508-1.html
https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/true-crime-murder-on-cove-mountain-b7f52a3b542d
https://greensboro.com/hikers-slayings-go-to-trial-today-in-rural-pennsylvania/article_50eae4da-deb6-512f-bae8-f4fd37edd805.html
This week Alexa tells the story of Abby Williams and Liberty "Libby" German, who were murdered on February 14, 2017 in Delphi, Indiana.
Show Sources:
https://www.actus-reus.com/delphi-victims
https://www.actus-reus.com/delphi-timeline
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/liberty-german
https://www.wrtv.com/news/crime/updates-expected-today-on-delphi-teen-killings