FROM THE VAULT: A True Crime Podcast

On this special feature of "Inside the Vault", we make available the 'Clay The Serial Killer' phone call from the Howard Stern Show on August 13th, 1997. Jason provides a brief introduction to the phone call and why it was purported that the caller was Louisiana murderer Russell Ellwood. Ellwood is being considered a person of interest in the 1995 murder of Cheryl Khachigan, who went missing from Avon Park on December 22nd, 1995. Her body was located in Sebring, Florida in January of 1996. Ellwood died in prison in 2014.  The audio from "The Howard Stern Show" is the property of The Howard Stern Production Company, and is being used for educational purposes under the Fair Use Act. 

In a more personal setting, Jason and Nick discuss what it was like to record the episodes on Cheryl Khachigan's case, and also share their personal thoughts on the Russell Ellwood lead. 

On this episode of From The Vault, Jason and Nick pick up where they left off on Part I of the Cheryl Khachigan case. They are joined by Steven Khachigan, Cheryl's nephew and current PIO Deputy for the Columbia County Sheriff's Office as they discuss the investigation into Cheryl's death, including possible persons of interest. Also, why investigators are paying close attention to a serial killer from Louisiana in this case. All this and more in this episode of FTV! Listen to the new true crime podcast, CRIME SCENE QUEENS! Hosted by CSI Investigator Laura Zinn and Confidential Paralegal Shelly Haight as they dig into the extremely detailed aspects of criminal investigations. It is out now, and available where you listen to your podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-scene-queens/id1636925520

In this episode of From The Vault, Jason and Nick are joined by Steven Khachigan as they discuss the life of his aunt, Cheryl Khachigan. Cheryl lived in Avon Park, Florida at the time of her murder in December 1995. Her body was found in January 1996 by a man installing mailboxes along Scrub Pens Rd. in Highlands County. Listen to the new true crime podcast, CRIME SCENE QUEENS! Hosted by CSI Investigator Laura Zinn and Confidential Paralegal Shelly Haight as they dig into the extremely detailed aspects of criminal investigations. It is out now, and available where you listen to your podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-scene-queens/id1636925520

POD DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF POLITICAL THEMES AND MAY INCLUDE THE PERSONAL OPINIONS OF THE HOSTS AND GUEST. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING.  Harry Tyson and Harriette V. Moore were trailblazers in the civil rights movement in Florida. They strove to make equal access at the polls for blacks a reality, despite the struggles they faced early on. Harry was the state president of the NAACP, and eventually would form the Progressive Voters League with a friend. Together, with Harriette's help, they were able to register over 100,000 blacks to the Democratic Party of Florida. On this episode of From The Vault, we conclude the conversation on Harry and Harriette Moore with special guest Bill Gary of the Harry and Harriette Moore Cultural Center as we discuss the bombing of the Moore home in Mims, Florida. Additionally, a deep dive into the investigation into the persons of interest in the case and the aftermath of the most recent investigation. We also discuss ways we can better honor Harry and Harriette Moore in a deep discussion towards the end.  To learn more about the Moore Cultural Center, please visit their website: https://www.harryharriettemoore.org/ FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LIFE AND DEATH OF HARRY AND HARRIETTE MOORE: https://www.harryharriettemoore.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Harry_and_Harriette_Moore https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/civil-rights-leaders/harry-t-and-hariette-moore "The Ballad Of Harry T. Moore" Written by L. Hughes (1951), Composed by Sweet Honey In The Rock (2005) for the album Raise Your Voice. Performed by Chicago Children's Choir (2008) for the album Songs on the Road to Freedom. Strictly used for educational purposes under the Fair Use Act.

POD DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF POLITICAL THEMES AND MAY INCLUDE THE PERSONAL OPINIONS OF THE HOSTS AND GUEST. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING. Harry Tyson and Harriette V. Moore were trailblazers in the civil rights movement in Florida. They strove to make equal access at the polls for blacks a reality, despite the struggles they faced early on. Harry was the state president of the NAACP, and eventually would form the Progressive Voters League with a friend. Together, with Harriette's help, they were able to register over 100,000 blacks to the Democratic Party of Florida. But it also came with dire consequences. Willie Howard's lynching in Suwannee County, the Groveland 4 case in Lake County, and the state and national attitude toward the civil rights movement was coming to a head. Harry would be involved in each aspect of this until the night of December 25th, 1951. This would be the night of the Moore's 25th wedding anniversary--and the night everything changed for their family.  We are honored to have Dr. Bill Gary, President of the Board of Directors for the Harry and Harriette Moore Cultural Center in Brevard County, Florida join us for this discussion on one of Florida's coldest cases. To learn more about the Moore Cultural Center, please visit their website: https://www.harryharriettemoore.org/ FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LIFE AND DEATH OF HARRY AND HARRIETTE MOORE: https://www.harryharriettemoore.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Harry_and_Harriette_Moore https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/civil-rights-leaders/harry-t-and-hariette-moore

Last year, the identification of Walker County Jane Doe shocked the true crime community when she was revealed to be 14-year-old Sherri Jarvis. In this episode, Jason and Nick are joined by one of her special advocates, Carl Koppleman, as they discuss the details surrounding her identification.  ALSO ON THIS EPISODE: Season two information and miscellaneous conversations discussing the second season.

Welcome back True Cold Case fans! This episode revolves around the case of Laurie Depies, who disappeared after arriving at her boyfriend's apartment in August of 1992. With little evidence to go on, it gives Jason and Daisy an opportunity to discuss possible motives and theories! Also discussed is an unnamed potential suspect who may have had a hand in her disappearance.  BEFORE THE DISCUSSION: In the Season 2 opener, Jason welcomes everyone back, and also introduces Daisy Chains, the new co-host for True Cold Case Files this season. Afterwards, they dig right in to the breaking news last week involving the Fly Creek Jane Doe of Clark County, Washington and how investigators were able to find her name after nearly forty years! A special "In-Depth" episode will feature Detective Lindsay Schultz of the Clark County, WA Sheriffs Office following the program! Also, we welcome back Unsolved Magazine as our top sponsor for this season and how they are helping us spread the word on some of the cold cases we feature!  WARNING: THIS PODCAST DOES CONTAIN EXPLICIT LANGUAGE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthevaultpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fromthevaultpod/support

Season 2 of True Cold Case Files is coming in November of 2019! We begin fresh with a new format and twenty-five new cases! We will also have brand-new interviews with family members of the individuals we feature on TCCF, as well as professionals who are involved in some way with the featured cases. We are looking forward to rolling our new season out on multiple platforms, and are continuing our program on YouTube with visuals!  SEE YOU NOVEMBER 6th! ----------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecoldcase Twitter: www.facebook.com/truecoldcase YouTube: www.youtube.com/jasonfutchtruecoldcase --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthevaultpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fromthevaultpod/support

In September of 1991, two hunters going through a densely wooded area in Hendrixville, Dekalb County, Alabama, made a shocking discovery: partially decomposed human remains hanging from a tree. What follows is one elusive lead after another as investigators attempt to piece together the John Doe's life prior to his discovery. Part of the investigation included a car that was found abandoned nearby with a very shocking note in it that will leave you scratching your head. Nat and Ash of "Crime Time Nerds: A Sister Podcast" joins Jason on this episode as they discuss in-depth the case.  BEFORE THE SHOW: Jason talks with Zach Bibeault, the guy who makes the show sound pretty awesome!  Crime Time Nerds: A Sister Podcast is hosted by sister-in-laws Nat and Ash, who discuss cases in the Vermont area, but will occasionally discuss cases outside of their state. Check them out at https://www.crimetimenerds.com/. You can also listen to them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! RESOURCES: https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/DeKalb_County_John_Doe_(1991) http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/502umal.html https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/al-hendrixville-whtmale-502umal-18-25-alias-damon-hunter-dec91.120860/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/467041421/?terms=Dekalb%20county%20body&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/106740587/?terms=Dekalb%20county%20body&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/258682939/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/106469323/?terms=Dekalb%20county%20body&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/571444434/?terms=Dekalb%20county%20body&match=1 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/929ove/who_was_damon_hunter_john_doe_found_hanged_in/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=post_body https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/14028/contacts?nav

On this episode of From The Vault, Jason and special guest Jeni Decker from the Down & Away podcast discuss the infamous case of Ken Rex McElroy, the town bully of Skidmore, MO. The two of them discuss Ken Rex’s early brushes with the law, as well as his misdeeds prior to the events of 1981. It was in July of 1981 that the town finally stood up and collectively decided that enough was enough, and he had to go. Jason and Jeni look into the final moments of Ken’s life, and the reason why his murder has been unsolved for so long. Special thanks to Jeni Decker for joining Jason on this episode of From The Vault. You can check her podcast out at http://downandawaypodcast.com/. A new season is now available, as Jeni delves into the mystery surrounding Florida suspect Andrelo Witcher in the disappearances of three women between 2003 and 2012. RESOURCES: No One Saw a Thing (Sundance Channel): https://www.sundancenow.com/series/watch/no-one-saw-a-thing/5241210?season=1 Kansas City Star: https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article233273925.html Wagner and Lynch Law: https://seoklaw.com/legal-news/population-one-bad-man-part-i/

On June 1st, 1987, Jennifer Northern and her friend that was staying with her was awoken to the sounds of a scuffle. The scuffle was happening on Jennifer's front porch. A man and a woman were fighting, which prompted Jennifer to tell her friend to call 911. While attempting to get the authorities dispatched, the woman yelled "HE'S GOT A KNIFE!" While she was attempting to gain entrance into the house by pulling the storm door, Jennifer, triggered by a past event that involved a robbery at her home, got her shotgun and shot through the window of the door. The bullet struck the woman in the right side of the head and killed her instantly. The events that transpired before and after the robbery is one that has been told by many online, but largely unheard of by the average person. Who was the woman who attempted to gain entry into the Northern home? What was she doing in the company of two men that had records? And what happened to Jennifer after the events? Jason and Nick dig into all this and more on this episode of From The Vault! ALSO: NEW MICROPHONES!!! RESOURCES: Autopsy Report (Please Reach Out If You Would Like A Copy of the Report) Incident Report: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1567/attachments Unidentified Wiki: https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Shotgun_Jane_Doe NamUs: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1567/details The Doe Network: http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/607uftn.html

In this episode of From the Vault, Jason and Nick continue the story of Reet Jurvetson as they discuss the "Manson Connection", as well as fresh leads that would eventually lead to Reet's identification.  RESOURCES: The Fifth Estate, Who Killed Jane Doe 59: The Case of Reet Jurvetson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTyQhn1MjX8 The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/us/jane-doe-59-reet-jurvetson-los-angeles-charles-manson.html Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Reet_Jurvetson Unidentified Wiki: https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Reet_Jurvetson

On this episode of From The Vault, Jason and Nick explore the life and death of Reet Jurvetson, who was formerly known as Jane Doe #59. In Part One of this two part series, Jason and Nick talk about Reet's life in Canada, her move to the United States, and her murder that would bring great mystery to the Los Angeles area. Tune in next week (4/5/21) when we discuss Charles Manson, the big lead, and her eventual identification.  PODCAST NOTE: There is some background noise in the podcast when Jason speaks. That is due to a fan running, and was unable to be edited out.  RESOURCES: The Fifth Estate, Who Killed Jane Doe 59: The Case of Reet Jurvetson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTyQhn1MjX8 The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/us/jane-doe-59-reet-jurvetson-los-angeles-charles-manson.html Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Reet_Jurvetson Unidentified Wiki: https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Reet_Jurvetson

On this mini-episode of From The Vault, Jason discusses the Joan Leigh Hall case with Lars Larson; a radio show host from Portland, Oregon. This marks the first time in over a decade that Joan's case has been presented to a larger audience. Jason shares his thoughts, and also replays the interview with Lars. The episode was recorded on March 5th, 2021.  The Lars Larson Show(c) recording is a production of Alpha Media LLC. All audio belongs to Alpha Media LLC, and is being used for educational purposes. All Rights Reserved. MORE ON JOANIE'S CASE: www.facebook.com/joaniehallmissing FROM THE VAULT EPISODE ON JOANIE: https://anchor.fm/fromthevaultpod/episodes/Joanie-Hall-The-Oregon-Coasts-Great-Mystery-eqd8uv

On April 13th, 1977, a body was discovered in a septic tank in Tofield, Alberta, Canada. How it got there, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police still don't know. There has been great mystery surrounding the story of Septic Tank Sam, and his case still needs to be solved. Jason and Nick discuss in depth the case of Septic Tank Sam, and discuss how the RCMP have been working toward identifying his case. It is also worth mentioning that Dr. Clyde Snow assisted in this case; the same anthropologist who helped in the John Wayne Gacy case. RESOURCES: Newspapers.com Royal Canadian Mounted Police-Tofield: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/detach/en/d/543 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septic_Tank_Sam Unidentified Wiki: https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Septic_Tank_Sam

On this week's episode of From The Vault, host Jason Futch presents listeners with a previous episode of True Cold Case Files as Jason and former co-host Daisy Chains discusses the brutal homicide of Dr. Robert, Helen and Joy Sims of Tallahassee, Florida. They cut to the chase as they talk about the details surrounding the case, along with talking points concerning two particular individuals who have been identified as persons of interest in the case.  The episode is only one of several TCCF re-releases that is planned for the next few months. The Sims Homicide was originally recorded on 1/2020, Season 2 Episode 10.  RESOURCES: The Tallahassee Democrat: www.Talahassee.com Leon County Sheriffs Office: www.LeonCountySO.com 641 Muriel Court: A Florida State University Documentary: https://vimeo.com/189936003

While preparing to record the Joanie Hall episode, Jason and his guests Gwen and Jessi, learned about the shocking developments surrounding the Sumter County Does case. Though From The Vault or its predecessor True Cold Case Files never discussed the case; it is one of the most notorious unidentified persons cases in North America. Their reactions are raw, as prior to the recording, the news had just come out only a couple of hours before.  Two days after this was recorded, we learn that the John and Jane Doe found brutally murdered in Sumter County, South Carolina on August 9th, 1976 are identified as James Paul Fruend and Pamela Mae Buckley. May they rest in peace now that their names have been returned to them.  

On September 30th, 1983 Joan Leigh "Joanie" Hall had her day planned out. She was to go to the Warrenton Grade School after classes at the high school to help her Aunt Ruth grade papers and help tutor. However, she never made it to the school. She had last been seen at the Warrenton Mini Mart making a purchase, while catching a ride with a fellow student who has remained a person of interest in this case. But is there more to the story than just that? Could some of the details in this case cause the case to not be prosecuted in the future? And will Joanie ever be found? Jason is joined by Gwen Barringer of "A Light For Ericka" and Jessi Veltstra of Trans Doe Task Force as they breakdown the Joanie Hall from beginning to end.  EPISODE SPONSOR: Crime Time Nerds: A Sister Podcast Special Thanks to Dena Rush, who has been vigilant in helping the Hall family seek justice for Joanie! You can visit her Facebook page dedicated to Joanie at https://www.facebook.com/JoanieHallMissing Resources: The Daily Astorian: September 26th, 2013 - https://www.dailyastorian.com/news/where-is-joanie-hall/article_aa40b1cd-ce80-5aa7-b69c-043b1c6f0538.html October 3rd, 2019 - https://www.dailyastorian.com/life/in_one_ear/in-one-ear-wheres-joanie/article_39f8a2f8-e3b8-11e9-a3ad-c35b57b58186.html KATU News September 2010 - https://www.facebook.com/JoanieHallMissing/posts/from-2010-no-longer-online-but-i-had-a-copy-in-my-files-the-information-in-this-/1814461308593856/ Police Report: Made Available by Dena Rush (message for request to access) Clatsop County Sheriffs Office: https://www.co.clatsop.or.us/sheriff/page/cold-cases The Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/joan-leigh-hall The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1044727.html/mainposter

On May 27th, 1984 Marjorie "Christy" Luna walked to the Belks General Store; only a few hundred yards from where she lived, to purchase cat food for her kittens. It would be the last time anyone saw little Christy Luna. In this tragic tale, Jason Futch and guest co-host Gwen react to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office documentary on the case, and also discuss the case in depth in between clips. In this case of stolen innocence, predators are exposed and the dark facts surrounding the neighborhood Christy lived in come to light.  Special thanks to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office for allowing us to use "The Lead: Finding Christy Luna" for this podcast! You can watch the video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pJD5P7PR4A Resources: Palm Beach Post:  May 29th, 1984 https://www.newspapers.com/paper/the-palm-beach-post/4012/  May 30th, 1984 https://www.newspapers.com/image/129805299/?terms=Marjorie%20Luna%201984&match=1 South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 31st, 1984 https://www.newspapers.com/image/235893940/?terms=Marjorie%20Luna&match=1 June 1st, 1984 https://www.newspapers.com/image/236217276/?terms=Marjorie%20Luna&match=1 August 14th, 1984 https://www.newspapers.com/image/233435707/?terms=Marjorie%20Luna&match=1 Orlando Sentinel (Wonyetye Info) https://www.newspapers.com/image/228166539/?terms=Marjorie%20Luna&match=1 The Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, Florida) https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20190823/florida-1984-cold-case-investigation-turns-to-yard-where-christy-luna-once-played/1 Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office: www.pbso.org The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: www.missingkids.com The Charley Project: www.charleyproject.org