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Connect with Us Episode written by Elizabeth Atwood. Sources: Marisela Botello murder trial: Lisa Dykes guilty of murder, sentenced to life in prison | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Woman Killed Woman She Saw in in Bed with Boyfriend Lisa Dykes found guilty of Marisela Botello-Valadez murder | wfaa.com Marisela Botello murder trial: Suspect Lisa Dykes’ boyfriend describes stabbing | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas woman found guilty in the murder of Seattle woman – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Trial begins for woman accused of murder in the death of Marisela Botello – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Wife pleads guilty to tampering in woman's murder Remains found in wooded area identified as Marisela Botello | wfaa.com Texas prosecutors drop murder charges against 2 of 3 people in fatal stabbing of Seattle woman Dallas jury takes less than an hour to issue Lisa Dykes life sentence for murder - CBS Texas Murder case dropped against Charles Beltran and Nina Marano Marisela Botello case: Couple charged with murder caught in Cambodia after fleeing | FOX 13 Seattle Texas Woman Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Tourist She Found In Bed With Her Boyfriend | HuffPost Woman accused in Deep Ellum stabbing death testifies in her own defense - CBS Texas Texas woman who fled to Cambodia found guilty of murder in stabbing of Seattle woman | The Seattle Times Marissa Botello Valadez Murder Trial: Boyfriend Charles Beltran Takes the Stand | News Talk WBAP-AM Texas woman who fled to Cambodia ahead of trial found guilty of murder in stabbing of Seattle woman Marisela Botello Valadez Murder Trial: Jury Deliberations Underway | KLIF-AM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rhonda Casto was a young mother who absolutely adored her baby daughter. Even though she was very unhappy in her relationship with her baby's father, Stephen Nichols, Rhonda tried to make the best of the situation for her baby girl. Sadly, Rhonda didn't make it out of the situation. This is the case of Rhonda Casto. Connect with Us Use code "PODCAST" to save 20% off your order in our Etsy sticker shop! **Episode written by Liz Atwood** --------------------------------- Sources: Rhonda Kristen Casto (1986-2009) - Find a Grave Memorial Slain model’s cliff fall prophecy Dad accused of pushing girlfriend off cliff for life insurance money pleads guilty — and avoids prison – Crime Online STATE OF OREGON v. STEVEN WAGNER NICHOLS (2017) | FindLaw Mystery at Eagle Creek: What really happened on Oregon model's fatal hike? - CBS News Oregon Man Pleads Guilty in Girlfriend's Cliff Death '48 Hours' investigates case of Oregon man accused of pushing his girlfriend to her death - oregonlive.com Investigating the death of Rhonda Casto Mystery at Eagle Creek: 'Either I pushed her, she jumped on her own accord or she slipped' Man pleads to homicide in girlfriend's death along Eagle Creek trail - oregonlive.com From a fall to a push to a '48 Hours' mystery Trail of Tears - CBS News In new TV show, Oregon man accused of girlfriend's death says he had sex with victim's underage sister - oregonlive.com Destroyed evidence won't deter case against Bend man accused of killing girlfriend during hike - oregonlive.com Family: No justice in Rhonda Casto death - CBS News Man charged in girlfriend's cliff death strikes plea deal - CBS News Stephen Nichols, Oregon man, charged in 2009 hiking death of girlfriend, Rhonda Casto - CBS News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chanin and Clay Starbuck went through a lot during their two marriages (yes, they married and divorced and then remarried each other). Unfortunately, the second time wasn't the charm and the couple was headed for a second divorce. Chanin received custody of the couple's 3 minor children and Clay was ordered to pay both child support and spousal maintenance support (aka alimony). Clay was behind on his payments and seemed to think he only had one option... Connect with Us ------------------------------------------ Sources: https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-chanin-starbuck-s-murder https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1288771 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/feb/07/police-starbuck-hid-home-posed-ex-wifes-body/ https://www.khq.com/news/a-lot-of-evidence-wasn-t-even-tested-motion-for-post-conviction-dna-testing-in/article_1dd37d8e-cd52-11eb-85a2-6b4b189702de.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/wa-court-of-appeals/1712729.html https://www.kxly.com/news/local-news/starbuck-defense-makes-last-minute-legal-maneuvers/article_d82ccb91-e318-57d7-b9af-c80df7ea8e96.html https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/jun/14/judge-allows-post-conviction-dna-testing-in-starbu/ https://www.kvue.com/amp/article/news/crime/judge-denies-clay-starbucks-murder-appeal/293-125601043 https://www.krem.com/amp/article/news/former-lovers-testify-in-starbuck-murder-trial/293-168590089 https://www.kxly.com/news/local-news/starbuck-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-ex-wife-s-killing/article_e10c9145-96c0-5cdb-9474-e927ff6020a5.html https://www.krem.com/amp/article/news/crime/starbuck-to-be-charged-with-sexual-violation-of-human-remains/293-168334594 https://www.khq.com/news/body-of-25-year-old-loghan-starbuck-has-been-found-family-says-donation-account-has/article_3075344a-78bb-11ec-9616-238b533aa78c.html https://www.khq.com/news/medical-examiner-testifies-in-the-clay-starbuck-murder-trial-warning-graphic-details/article_588f4c4f-8b65-57f7-85df-1b2ab9c3f037.html https://www.courts.wa.gov/content/petitions/92363-9%20COA%20Appellants%20Brief.pdf https://thecinemaholic.com/chanin-starbuck-murder-where-is-her-husband-clay-starbuck-now/ https://www.khq.com/news/911-protocol-not-followed-the-day-chanin-starbuck-was-murdered/article_4ac551c2-ef48-5dbe-a64f-ec67509ebd63.html https://www.kxly.com/news/local-news/starbuck-maintains-innocence-for-ex-wife-s-killing/article_2503dfe4-3a91-53f5-8d7c-f79b330d5afa.html https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/318451.unp.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Roth had a lot of wives over the years. Some left willingly, one he divorced. But today's episode is about the two wives Randy killed. And his motive was one of the classics: money. Connect with Us Episode Written by Elizabeth Atwood. Show Notes: Randy Roth - Wikipedia Janis Louise Brasel Roth (1952-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial The Disturbing Story Of Wife Killer Randy Roth Randy Roth: The Wife Killer Who Almost Got Away With Murder Is Randy Roth Still In Prison? 'A Rose For Her Grave' Is Based On A True Story State v. Roth - Washington - Case Law - VLEX 888002472 Murderer Now Real `Pen Pal' -- Randy Roth Tolls The Internet | The Seattle Times A Rose for Her Grave by Ann Rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: Domestic Violence For this episode, we head to Washington State to cover a no-body homicide and a suspicious death. Connect with Us Sponsor: RainBro Crafts | Promo Code: CATLAW This episode was written by Elizabeth Atwood. ___________________________________ Sources: Not guilty verdict in Devan Schmidt murder trial | CapitolHillSeattle.com West Seattle man charged with second-degree murder, 5 years after 29-year-old woman found dead | The Seattle Times ‘A crime against women’ — Schmidt murder case ends with assault conviction, 17-month sentence | CapitolHillSeattle.com courts.wa.gov Seattle police arrest suspect in 2015 homicide Five years later, arrest made in Devan Schmidt case — UPDATE: MURDER CHARGE | CapitolHillSeattle.com Six years after Madison Valley woman’s death, trial begins in Devan Schmidt murder case | CapitolHillSeattle.com https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/276dfwa.html#:~:text=Steven%20was%20found%20guilty%20of,body%20has%20not%20been%20found. https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/bizarre-revenge-plot-is-alleged-1112454.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20020611&slug=murder11e https://www.corrections1.com/corrections/articles/clemency-given-to-wash-inmate-who-reported-murder-for-hire-plot-6b1fEIji9JldKPbm/ https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20000609&slug=4025757 https://charleyproject.org/case/jami-sue-sherer https://loriajohnston.medium.com/the-disappearance-of-jami-hagel-sherer-5d90b4e5211a https://casetext.com/case/state-v-sherer-1 https://thecinemaholic.com/jami-sherer-murder-where-is-steven-sherer-now/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/09-35934/09-35934-2012-04-27.html https://www.anylaw.com/case/u-state-v-sherer/court-of-appeals-of-washington/08-19-2002/f86XYWYBTlTomsSB5hwO https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34735899/jami_sue-sherer https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/murder-for-hire-plot-gets-inmate-life-term-1149740.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past few years, the true crime world has been fascinated by the use of genetic genealogy as a way to solve cold cases. The most famous example is the Golden State Killer. Today's episode covers three cases from Washington State, all of which were solved using forensic genealogy methods. Connect with Us --------------------------------------------------------- Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/52-years-20-year-woman-found-dead-seattle/story?id=62905042 https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/seattle-womans-murder-solved-half-century-later/281-c1b410a7-d2a4-44d7-bd27-b564880f3360 https://apnews.com/general-news-a2f91cad86a9492cbcd1abb6b800ce8b https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/seattle-woman-susan-galvin-killer-frank-wypych-identified-after-52-years https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-police-solve-52-year-old-murder-case-using-genetic-genealogy https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/dna-family-tree-help-solve-52-year-old-seattle-slaying/ https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-family-tree-help-solve-52-year-old-seattle-murder-case/947354648/ https://www.seattlepi.com/local/crime/article/DNA-and-family-trees-How-genealogy-is-solving-13829505.php https://www.king5.com/video/videoliciousvideo/cold-case-murder/281-7b273653-3625-46a7-aeef-4cc800a051de https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-police-investigating-1967-seattle-center-cold-case-homicide/488605769/ https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/10/us/1972-killing-terrence-miller-dies-trnd/index.html https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/man-suspected-in-1972-snohomish-county-murder-kills-self-before-jury-convicts/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspect-trial-1972-murder-dies-suspected-suicide-hours-guilty-verdict-n1247272 https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/suspect-on-trial-for-1972-murder-of-jody-loomis-commits-suicide-hours-before-guilty-verdict https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=6568 https://people.com/crime/man-accused-of-committing-48-year-old-cold-case-murder-dies-by-suicide-before-guilty-verdict/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/11/24/almost-50-years-after-brutal-rape-and-murder-dna-cracks-cold-case-suspect-commits-suicide-before-conviction/ https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=6160 https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/suspect-arrested-in-1972-homicide-cold-case-in-snohomish-county/ https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/edmonds-man-suspected-1972-murder-jody-loomis-found-dead/SML2M6TMRRFQPO5RC7GXV3CSDI/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jody-loomis-murder-genetic-genealogy-discarded-coffee-cup-leads-to-terrence-miller-arrest-in-countys-oldest-cold-case/ https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/arrest-made-in-1972-jody-loomis-homicide-cold-case/281-88b52698-8da9-4ba1-87a0-1c1ed6788a83 https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/11/us/cold-case-genetic-genealogy-washington/index.html https://dnasolves.com/articles/krisann-baxter/ https://www.khq.com/coldcase/it-opened-our-eyes-there-are-monsters-out-there---1978-spokane-murder-solved/article_5817f5d2-6081-11ee-90f3-2bb9aa25667b.html https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/spokane-cold-case-murder-sexual-assault/293-9ae19592-983a-44e6-8283-5978cf211cbd https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/sep/08/cold-case-solved-genetic-genealogy-unravels-1978-k/ https://www.khq.com/news/major-crimes-detectives-use-genetic-genealogy-to-solve-45-year-old-cold-case-in-spokane/article_1db0cdbe-4e8f-11ee-9ae4-4355375ac978.html https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/may/28/spokane-cold-cases-krisann-baxters-1978-killing-to/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/02/25/A-police-detective-says-convicted-serial-killer-Henry-Lee/2029446533200/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: Mentions of sexual violence On May 27, 1995, Tracey Brazzel was seen leaving Kodiak Ron’s Pub (in Everett, Washington) around 1:45 a.m. She was never heard from again. Nearly two months later, on July 31, 1995, Patti Berry was last seen leaving her job at Honey’s Adult Entertainment Club around 1:00 a.m. A week later, Patti’s body was found in a wooded area near the Everett Mall. What happened to Tracey and Patti? Were their cases connected? Sponsors: Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER Simply Sage Dog Treats | Promo Code: TrueCrime15 Connect with Us _______________________________ Sources: Killer gets 47.5 years in 'savage' murder of 'defenseless mother' from Arlington | Arlington Times Archive Center • Arrest Made in Two 17 year-old Cold Cases Washington Supreme Court won’t review 1995 murder of Everett mother | The Seattle Times 25 years later, they still hope to find their daughter’s body | HeraldNet.com 19 years after murder, jury finds sex offender guilty | HeraldNet.com Inmate arrested in 1995 cold case murders Sex offender arrested in 1995 Snohomish County killings Police link sex offender to pair of unsolved cold cases Rapist, murder suspect near release may be confined Man arrested in 1995 slayings of 2 women – KIRO 7 News Seattle THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. DANIEL ROSS GILES (2016) | FindLaw courts.wa.gov Sex offender scheduled for release remains a suspect in murders of two women Sex offender charged in 2 Everett killings from 1995 | The Seattle Times Tracey Elizabeth Brazzel – The Charley Project Sex offender arrested for two 1995 killings Rape suspect in cold cases could go free Friday Longtime suspect charged in 2 Snohomish County homicides from 1995 | The Seattle Times Convicted murderer loses bid to have high court hear case | HeraldNet.com Higher court upholds conviction in 1995 murder of single mom | HeraldNet.com Serial sex offender sentenced to 47.5 years for ‘brutal, savage’ murder | HeraldNet.com Giles testifies that his DNA in murder victim’s car proves nothing | HeraldNet.com https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-charges/civil-commitment.html https://www.doc.wa.gov/about/agency/history/micc.htm https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/03/dangerous-sex-offenders-mcneil-island-commitment-center https://seattlespectator.com/2023/05/31/the-complex-legacy-of-washingtons-mysterious-island-prison/ https://www.historylink.org/file/5238 https://www.knkx.org/news/2019-01-29/civil-commitment-explained-offenders-sent-to-mcneil-can-be-released-but-its-complicated https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71.09.060 https://www.atg.wa.gov/sexually-violent-predators https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71.09.020 https://govt.westlaw.com/wciji/Document/I2cd482c8e10d11dab058a118868d70a9?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 2, 2008 started out as a normal day but it would eventually result in the death of 6 people and the permanent scarring of many more. We head to Alger, Washington to cover the 2008 Skagit County shootings committed by Isaac Zamora. Sponsors: The Waxing Crescent | Instagram | Facebook Simply Sage Dog Treats | Promo Code: TrueCrime15 Connect with Us _______________________ Sources: No one wants to help Isaac Zamora, and that's the problem 2008 Skagit County shootings - Wikipedia Convicted murderer Isaac Zamora wants to withdraw guilty pleas | FOX 13 Seattle State v. Zamora, 198 Wash. App. 44 | Casetext Search + Citator State to pay $9 million to victims of Zamora shooting spree Man accused of killing 6 in Wash. recently jailed State moves killer Isaac Zamora from mental hospital to prison | The Seattle Times IN RE: the Personal Restraint of: Isaac L. ZAMORA (2020) | FindLaw Skagit County shooting spree leaves 6 dead, including sheriff’s deputy, 2 injured | The Seattle Times Personal Restraint Petition Of: Isaac Zamora :: 2020 :: Washington Court of Appeals, Division I Decisions :: Washington Case Law :: Washington Law :: US Law :: Justia Murder charges filed against Skagit shooting suspect Zamora heading for prison, not hospital – KIRO 7 News Seattle Skagit killing spree detailed courts.wa.gov State justices to Zamora victims' families: Jail not liable for killings Binschus v. State, No. 71752-9-I | Casetext Search + Citator Skagit County murder spree suspect: “I kill for God” | The Seattle Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today's episode covers two tragic domestic-violence related murders. Sadly, domestic violence isn't isolated to one group of people. It can affect anyone, at anytime. If you are in need of resources for domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Sponsors: Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER Simply Sage Dog Treats | Promo Code: TRUECRIME15 ____________________________ Sources: Murder victim's family remembers her and all victims of domestic violence – KIRO 7 News Seattle courts.wa.gov CATHY HARPER ESTATE OF TRICIA PATRICELLI KHALANI MICHAEL NIYERRAH MICHAEL v. RHONDA FREELAND JOHN DOE FREELAND (2017) | FindLaw Mother of murder victim blames DOC for daughter's death – KIRO 7 News Seattle 50-year prison term for ex-girlfriend’s murder | The Seattle Times Washington Supreme Court tosses lawsuit filed by mother of woman killed by boyfriend days after he left prison | The Seattle Times State v. Miller, No. 71559-3-I | Casetext Search + Citator 'He's going to kill me,' woman warned before death Man who stabbed ex-girlfriend to death in Auburn gets 50 years $1M bail for man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Auburn | The Seattle Times Man gets 50 years in stabbing death of ex-girlfriend Husband of woman found dead in Tacoma motel charged with murder | king5.com Spanaway man who called TV station after killing wife gets 26 years Sara Barrett Murder: Wash. man calls TV station, asks them to post on Facebook that he just killed his wife - CBS News Man Pleads Not Guilty to Smothering Wife to Death in Tacoma Motel | Puyallup, WA Patch Pierce County woman found dead in Tacoma hotel room | king5.com Washington man faces murder charge in killing of wife at Tacoma motel - oregonlive.com Seattle man arrested after claiming wife's murder to local news station - CBS News News Flash • Pierce County, WA • CivicEngage Seattle station asked to post killing on Facebook | AP News Tony Barrett Charging Documents | Download Free PDF | Detective | Police Man who killed wife sentenced to 26 years in prison Woman Found Dead in Motel After Husband Admits Murder to TV Station, Leads Police on Pursuit Over Narrows Bridge | Puyallup, WA Patch Court documents shed light on violent relationship between husband, slain wife – KIRO 7 News Seattle Man calls news station to announce that he killed his wife - and asks them to put the news on FACEBOOK Woman found dead; husband tells KOMO News: I killed her Police: Woman found dead after husband asks for Facebook post about killing wife – KIRO 7 News Seattle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 2, 2021, Daniel Howard called 911 to report that his soon-to-be-ex-wife Kendy had shot herself. Howard told 911 dispatchers that he found Kendy in the bathtub with a gunshot wound in her mouth. Earlier that day, Kendy had gotten her nails done and she was in the midst of scheduling appointments to start a “body transformation.” She just moved into a new home in Kamiah, Idaho, and according to her friends, she was excited about starting a new job after being transferred to a different location. So why would Kendy Howard kill herself? A better question might be: did Kendy Howard commit suicide? Sponsors: RainBro Crafts | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube | Promo Code: CATLAW Deadbolt Mystery Society Simply Sage Dog Treats | Promo Code: TrueCrime15 Resources: Domestic Violence Hotline | Suicide/Crisis Lifeline Connect with Us ------------------------------------------- Sources: Former Idaho State Police trooper gets life in prison for wife's murder | krem.com 'You are a remorseless killer,' judge tells former Idaho State Police trooper who will die in prison for the murder, staged suicide of his wife | The Spokesman-Review Former ISP trooper on trial for wife’s murder arrested at Spokane airport | Spokane News | khq.com Bond revoked for former ISP trooper, arrested at Spokane Airport Friday | News | kxly.com Murder defendant Daniel Howard in court after airport arrest Former ISP trooper convicted of murdering wife sentenced to life in prison | Spokane News | khq.com Former ISP trooper found guilty of killing wife | News | kxly.com Original medical examiner's ruling called into question in death of Idaho trooper's wife | The Spokesman-Review ID v. Daniel Howard: Jealous Ex-Trooper Murder Trial | Court TV 'Her body was moved' | New testimony reveals what may have happened moments after murder of former ISP trooper's wife | krem.com ‘We were all suspicious’: Former Idaho State trooper trial debates whether wife’s death was suicide or murder | Crime & Courts | idahopress.com Ex-Idaho trooper standing trial in wife's death arrested at airport | Court TV Expert in Daniel Howard trial argues Kendy Howard died of a gunshot wound | Spokane News | khq.com Jury finds former ISP trooper Daniel Howard guilty of second-degree murder, domestic battery | krem.com 'Justice was served': Former Idaho State Police trooper found guilty of wife's murder, staging suicide | The Spokesman-Review Expert in Daniel Howard trial argues Kendy Howard died of a gunshot wound | FOX 28 Spokane Attorneys give closing arguments in trial of former Idaho trooper accused of killing his wife | The Spokesman-Review Original medical examiner's ruling called into question in death of Idaho trooper's wife | The Spokesman-Review Experts testify on forensic inconsistencies in Idaho trooper's claim that wife killed herself | The Spokesman-Review In murder trial of former Idaho State Police trooper, medical experts doubt suspect's claim of wife's suicide | The Spokesman-Review 'We were all suspicious': Former Idaho State trooper trial debates whether wife's death was suicide or murder | The Spokesman-Review Obituary information for Kendy Howard She was scared to death’: Friends testify in murder trial | Coeur d'Alene Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indigenous women are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape and sexual assault. Today's case takes us to the Yakama Reservation in Washington State. We cover the tragic murder of Alillia Minthorn along with the unsolved murder of Daisy Heath. Sponsor: Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER Connect with Us This episode was written by Melissa Tulloch. _______________________ Sources: The Vanished Family gathers to remember Daisy Mae Heath, who was reported missing in 1987 at age 29 | The Vanished | yakimaherald.com Remains of Yakama Nation woman, Daisy Mae Heath-Tallman, missing since 1987, identified | Crime | applevalleynewsnow.com Family gathers to remember Daisy Mae Heath, who was reported missing in 1987 at age 29 | The Vanished | yakimaherald.com Yakama Tribal member's remains identified nearly 40 years later | king5.com Remains ID’ed as woman missing for decades: WA officials | Tacoma News Tribune https://www.thevanished.org/cases/24/ https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/alillia-lala-minthorns-killer-sentenced-to-life-without-parole/article_9d966674-b254-11ed-8912-332b38920c68.amp.html https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwa/pr/washington-man-sentenced-life-prison-2019-murder-alillia-minthorn https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/sentence-delayed-again-for-man-who-killed-alillia-lala-minthorn-on-the-yakama-reservation/article_c64cd66e-87c2-11ed-adfa-8bd879ba312e.amp.html https://www.applevalleynewsnow.com/news/crime/wapato-man-sentenced-in-2019-murder-of-lala-minthorn/article_6922ad7a-b250-11ed-b267-97579708e760.html https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/jun/11/jury-man-guilty-of-murder-in-womans-death-on-reser/ https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/if-i-dont-make-it-back-come-look-for-me-yakama-woman-told-her-sister-before-she-was-killed/ https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/lower_valley/jury-finds-stevens-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-in-shooting-death-of-toppenish-woman-on/article_1146826b-90d0-56cc-8026-e58d96963da9.html https://www.khq.com/news/trial-begins-in-deadly-2019-shooting-that-killed-woman-on-yakima-reservation/article_763d2e90-c7ab-11eb-af8d-0b95a1f75126.html https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/fire-destroys-yakima-bar-days-after-owner-testified-murder-trial/NHKFWZJ7ZNCZLJJIIEWCBB5JBA/?outputType=amp https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/page/file/1300046/dl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today we head to Washington State to cover a jealous ex and a coworker, both of whom were involved in the murders of two young women. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 8788. Sponsor: Lowrider Cookie Company | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Connect with Us _____________________ Sources: Sex offender, 47, charged in 1988 slaying in Tacoma | The Seattle Times STATE v. MAPLES (2012) | FindLaw cases.justia.com Jury deadlocks in 1988 Tacoma murder case Pierce County jurors unable to reach verdict | The Spokesman-Review https://columbialegal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-Declaration-Daniel-Maples.pdf https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Maples58035-7-II.pdf?VersionId=c7sHMHLLQtZE5tG9sturUVD31FE875HO WWU student reportedly murdered in apartment by former boyfriend identified | Bellingham Herald Opening statements, made, witnesses testify in WWU murder case | Bellingham Herald Burlington man convicted of killing WWU student in 2019 – KIRO 7 News Seattle courts.wa.gov 'She was generous and kind and open' - family remembers murdered WWU student WWU student reportedly murdered in apartment by former boyfriend identified | WWU News | Western Washington University Family of murdered WWU student shares story Opening statements begin in jury trial of man accused of shooting, killing WWU student Man arrested in killing of WWU student at apartment in Bellingham | king5.com 'Never saw this coming': Memorial held for murdered WWU student Ex-boyfriend convicted of aggravated first-degree murder in WWU student’s shooting death | WWU News | Western Washington University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: Domestic Violence Today's case takes us to Spokane, Washington to discuss the case of Kassie Dewey. Listen now to find out whether Kassie's employer could have done more to prevent her murder. Sponsors: Pacific North Wicks | Instagram | Promo Code: TRUECRIME Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER Handcrafted PDX | Instagram | Promo Code: truecrimecatlawyer20 Connect with Us This episode was written by Melissa Tulloch. ________________________________ Sources: Spokane mother killed in attack, five-year-old daughter injured | krem.com Man who fatally stabbed Kassie Dewey, nearly killed her 5-year-old pleads guilty to murder | The Spokesman-Review Man pleads guilty for 2021 murder of Kassie Dewey | Spokane News | khq.com Family, friends want justice in the death of Kassie Dewey | | khq.com Court docs: Murdered mom kicked boyfriend out of house days before her death | Crime | kxly.com Records show top Eastern State Hospital officials were warned of domestic violence by nurse before alleged murder | Local News | Spokane | The Pacific Northwest Inlander | News, Politics, Music, Calendar, Events in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest Man pleads guilty to stabbing mother to death, injuring 5-year-old child – KXLY 'Cherish every day you have with your loved ones': Friends, family remember Kassie Dewey one year after her killing Spokane mother and daughter stabbed multiple times in attack "Lilly is going in the right direction"; Father of five-year-old viciously stabbed says she continues to fight as suspect’s bond is set at $1.5 million | | montanarightnow.com Spokane mother killed in stabbing attack, 5-year-old daughter in critical condition An Eastern State Hospital nurse abused one co-worker he dated. Now he's accused of murdering another | Local News | Spokane | The Pacific Northwest Inlander | News, Politics, Music, Calendar, Events in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest Man Charged With Killing Ex, Stabbing Her Young Daughter Court documents: Kassie Dewey's ex-boyfriend, recently kicked out of her north Spokane home, suspected of her killing Family and friends of Kassie Dewey tearfully watch as ex-boyfriend sentenced to 36 years for her murder | The Spokesman-Review Suspect in 2021 murder, child injury pleads guilty | krem.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode takes us to Washington State, where we cover the cases of Alyssa Dodd and Britney Galindez, both of whom were murdered for no reason. Sponsors: RainBro Crafts | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Facebook | Promo Code: CATLAW Ziggy's Cat Lounge | Buy Tickets | Instagram | Facebook __________________________ Sources: Arrest made in slaying of Seattle teen in Snohomish County lake | The Seattle Times Admitted gang member sentenced to 13 years for 2008 killing of teen | HeraldNet.com Lynnwood man arrested in teen's death Teen found dead had called police about harassment | The Seattle Times Arrest made in Lake Ballinger murder | king5.com Man sentenced to 13 years in killing of teen | HeraldNet.com Man gets 13 years for drowning teen in lake Teen found dead in Lake Ballinger may have had gang ties | Spokane News | khq.com Britney Galindez - Victim Support Services Gang member faces 13 years for killing teenager Man who murdered girlfriend in Spokane home sentenced to 25 years | krem.com Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing girlfriend | The Spokesman-Review Court documents reveal new details in the homicide of young woman in northwest Spokane | Spokane News | khq.com Court documents shed new light on Wednesday killing of 20-year-old woman; suspect’s bond set at $1 million | The Spokesman-Review Gruesome details emerge in Spokane murder of suspect’s girlfriend | krem.com Suspect in N. Spokane murder admits to killing girlfriend, court documents say | Crime | kxly.com EXCLUSIVE: 19-year-old accused of murdering his girlfriend speaks to KHQ | | montanarightnow.com ‘I went crazy’: Police find handwritten note at N. Spokane murder scene | Crime | kxly.com EXCLUSIVE: 19-year-old accused of murdering his girlfriend speaks to KHQ | Spokane News | khq.com Spokane murder suspect said he planned to kill victim and her sister, docs say | krem.com Alyssa Christine Dodd Obituary - 2019 - Heritage Funeral & Cremation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: Domestic Violence & Miscarriage Today's episode takes us to Spokane, Washington to cover the senseless and tragic murders of Tina Stewart and Makayla Young. Connect with Us Sponsors: Bridge Nine Candle Co. | Instagram | Promo Code "CATLAWYER 20" Dolly's Remedy | Instagram Ya-Man | Promo Code "CATLAWYER" Sources: https://www.krem.com/amp/article/news/crime/anthony-fuerte-sentenced-makayla-young-spokane-motel-stabbing-death/293-20f29b94-f953-4d92-a64a-0d503cd314a7 https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-woman-who-lost-her-life-while-visiting-her-boyfriend-a56ad3623526 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/may/21/family-remains-haunted-as-man-sentenced-to-30-year/ https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/apr/30/suspect-pleads-guilty-to-murder-of-makayla-young-a/ https://www.khq.com/helpmehayley/family-of-murder-victim-makayla-young-asking-for-community-support-impact-statements-ahead-of-sentencing/article_587dd788-add9-11eb-b24c-e3255880b90a.html https://www.khq.com/news/man-who-stabbed-nearly-decapitated-spokane-woman-makayla-young-set-for-sentencing-monday/article_e8a55344-bc2b-11eb-a11f-cbd72b241348.html https://www.kxly.com/news/crime/do-not-tell-me-it-s-because-you-were-high-because-that-is-no-excuse/article_3d06dfb3-a86f-5027-8f35-722ae40b8439.html https://people.com/crime/makayla-young-killed-hotel-room-2-men-charged/ https://au.news.yahoo.com/woman-discovered-nearly-decapitated-on-motel-bed-061656432.html The 21 victims of 2020 homicides in Spokane | The Spokesman-Review Woman found nearly decapitated in north Spokane motel room last week identified | The Spokesman-Review UPDATE: Man sentenced to 16 years in prison for murder of girlfriend | Local News | kxly.com Newman Lake man sentenced to 16 years for the murder of his girlfriend | krem.com Domestic violence, death at Newman Lake home on Thanksgiving leave family devastated | The Spokesman-Review Newman Lake man accused of murder changes plea to guilty; Faces at least 16 years in prison | Spokane News | khq.com Life after Tina: One family's quest to force domestic abuser to publicly register - ABC News Fight breaks out during hearing for Newman Lake domestic violence killing | The Spokesman-Review My best friend was stamped to death by the man I set her up with – I’ll regret it until the day I die – The Sun Petition · Tina's Law: Domestic Violence Offender Registry - United States · Change.org Tina STEWART Obituary (1987 - 2017) - Legacy Remembers Newman Lake man sentenced to 16 years in prison for murdering girlfriend last Thanksgiving | Spokane News | khq.com Washington man pleads not guilty in Thanksgiving Day homicide | Montana News | montanarightnow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of us are extremely fortunate to have amazing coworkers. Others of us have terrible coworkers who make it difficult to come to work everyday. But no matter how bad your coworker is, you probably don't think that they're capable of murdering you. Tune in to hear the case of Sarah Clark and Tanner Pehl, two young people with their whole lives ahead of them, whose stories were cut short by a man they'd know for only two weeks. Sponsor: Gibbous Moon Naturals | Instagram | Promo Code: TRUECRIMECATLAWYER This episode was written by Melissa Tulloch. Connect with Us ____________________________________________ Sources: Spokane family desperate for prosecutors to release precious mementos, turned evidence in 2008 double homicide | Help Me Hayley | khq.com Families Grieve Loss Of Sarah Clark, Tanner Pehl | News | kxly.com Couple starts support group for homicide victims’ families | Spokane | kxly.com State v. Crenshaw, No. 29284-3-III | Casetext Search + Citator Washington jury finds ex-LV man guilty of murder | News Man convicted of 2008 double homicide in Spokane eligible for resentencing, victims' families devastated | Help Me Hayley | khq.com Crenshaw receives 2 life sentences for North Spokane murders | krem.com Tanner E. Pehl (1988-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial Sarah Anne Clark (1989-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial Murder and Memory: On the Narrative Reconstruction of a Heinous Crime ‹ Literary Hub courts.wa.gov https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/jul/26/grisly-double-murder-case-goes-jury/ Crenshaw sentenced for 2008 killings | The Spokesman-Review Crenshaw guilty of two murders | The Spokesman-Review https://www.courts.wa.gov/content/petitions/89588-1%20Respondents%20Brief.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode covers the cases of Kaelin Glazier and Regina Krieger. Investigators initially dismissed both teens as runaways, despite pleas from their families and friends. Law enforcement should've escalated the investigations, but instead left crucial evidence uncollected because of their botched investigations. Sponsors: Bridge Nine Candle Co. | Instagram | Promo Code "CATLAWYER20" Ya-Man | Promo Code "CATLAWYER" for 20% off This episode was written by Melissa Tulloch. Connect with Us ----------------------------------------------- Sources: Kaelin Glazier Simmons Sentenced to 10 Years - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 Case of teen girl killed in 1996 goes to jury in Medford - oregonlive.com Jim Fisher True Crime: The William Simmons Murder Case: An Unlikely Conviction Teen's murder inspires changes in protocol | Local&State | bendbulletin.com Medford murder trial begins in 1996 death of teen - oregonlive.com The day ahead in William Simmons murder trial - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 Kaelin Rose Glazier (1981-1996) - Find a Grave Memorial STATE OF OREGON v. WILLIAM FRANK SIMMONS (2016) | FindLaw Regina Krieger  https://law.justia.com/cases/idaho/supreme-court-criminal/2024/49266.html https://apnews.com/article/id-state-wire-idaho-1267da81bb98a185175cf61cffadd8e0 https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-who-showed-up-to-party-covered-in-blood-convicted-in-1995-cold-case-murder-of-14-year-old-regina-krieger/amp/ https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/gilberto-rodriguez-found-guilty-of-murdering-regina-krieger?amp https://983thesnake.com/justice-came-inexcusably-late-in-case-of-murdered-burley-id-teen/ https://idahonews.com/amp/news/local/jury-convicts-man-in-1995-cold-case-murder-of-14-year-old-idaho-girl https://idahonews.com/amp/news/local/idaho-man-convicted-in-1995-killing-gets-life-sentence https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/police-make-arrest-in-cold-case-murder-of-burley-teenager-killed-24-years-ago/277-73dce04b-8878-40dd-9d48-59fdec6c4e85 https://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Man-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-charge-in-1995-death-of-Burley-girl-506182791.html https://isc.idaho.gov/opinions/49266.pdf https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/apr/20/still-no-suspects-in-girls-murder/ https://magicvalley.com/gilberto-rodriguez-murder-trial-in-death-of-teen-regina-krieger-starts/article_5fd755d1-eed7-56eb-b595-99a3e14ba189.html https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/02/defendant-showed-up-at-party-covered-in-blood-after-teens-death-24-years-ago-witness-claims/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: Domestic Violence Today's episode covers the cases of Monica Murrah and Mikarah Sanders. Both were senselessly and tragically murdered by people who were supposed to love them. Sponsor: PNW Cookie Co. | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Us ----------------------------------------------------- Sources: Monica Murrah Wash. Woman Was Denied Restraining Order, Then Husband Allegedly Killed Her Court docs: Slain woman denied restraining order against estranged husband | KOIN.com Vancouver woman’s family demands justice two years after stabbing death Vancouver woman denied restraining order against estranged husband before her murder, court records show Husband Stabs Wife To Death in Washington After Restraining Order Against Him was Denied : Headlines : HNGN - Headlines & Global News Mikarah Sanders Teen charged in killing of girlfriend in jealous anger | The Seattle Times Burien man sentenced in Web post slaying | The Seattle Times courts.wa.gov Burien teen pleads guilty in girl’s slaying Mikarah Sanders Murder: Where Is Matthew Dubois Now? Update Mikarah N “Tinky” Sanders (1994-2010) - Find a Grave Memorial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.5 million high school students in the U.S. experience hazing every year. 47% of college students have already experienced hazing before their freshman year. 55% of college students involved in fraternities, sororities, teams, and other student organizations experienced hazing - but only 1 in 10 labeled it as hazing. This is the case of Sam Martinez. Connect with Us Join our Patreon! Check out our FanList Perks! ------------------------------------ Sources: Increase the penalties for hazing and end the culture that took my son’s life | The Seattle Times Grieving WA family pushing for bills that would toughen penalties for hazing | The Seattle Times Police recommend charges in frat alcohol poisoning death | The Seattle Times Family of Sam Martinez, Bellevue teenager who died at WSU fraternity house, sues university and fraternity | The Seattle Times ‘Sam’s Law’ parents push for harsher penalties for hazing for a second year | The Seattle Times Anti-hazing bill ‘Sam’s Law’ inches closer to passing WA Legislature focusing on education, transparency | The Seattle Times New law, inspired by WSU student’s death, stiffens penalties for hazing | The Seattle Times How hazing led to the death of fraternity pledge Sam Martinez - 60 Minutes - CBS News Parents allege negligence by WSU in freshman's hazing death | king5.com Sam Martinez Hazing Death: Sam’s Law and its Impact on Greek Organizations - Fraternal Law Members of WSU fraternity where Bellevue freshman died didn’t know what constitutes hazing, evidence shows | king5.com KUOW - Their son died in a hazing incident at WSU. They've since worked to change Washington's laws around hazing WSU student pleads guilty to giving Sam Martinez alcohol | krem.com Body cam, Snapchat videos in Sam Martinez investigation released | krem.com Sam Martinez death: 15 fraternity members charged in death of Washington State University pledge - CBS News Parents issue hazing warning after Sam Martinez's death at WSU | king5.com Manslaughter charges not being suggested in WSU fraternity death | Crime | kxly.com Three former fraternity members at Washington State University plead guilty to providing alcohol at party where pledge died - CNN Coroner confirms WSU student died from alcohol poisoning Washington State University student died hours before classmates called 911, coroner says - ABC News Whitman County Prosecutor Files Charges In 2019 Alcohol Death Of WSU Fraternity Member - Northwest Public Broadcasting Investigation leads Pullman Police to revisit hazing as potential factor in Sam Martinez's death | Spokane News | khq.com 3 former WSU frat members plead guilty to alcohol charges | The Seattle Times Hazing becomes a felony in some cases in Washington state | AP News Charges filed in death of WSU fraternity pledge – KIRO 7 News Seattle Last ex-frat member sentenced in death 2 years ago of WSU pledge Sam Martinez Parents seek answers as hazing reconsidered in WSU student's death Investigation leads Pullman Police to revisit hazing as potential factor in Sam Martinez's death | Regional | nbcrightnow.com "This is not justice"; Family of Sam Martinez responds to charges against 15 men for giving alcohol to minors | Find It | khq.com WSU student died 4 hours before first 911 call, coroner says Washington State University frat members guilty to 'furnishing alcohol to minors' in death of pledge | Daily Mail Online 'My dream, his dream, cut short': Parents of son killed in hazing incident applaud ‘Sam’s Law’ - MyNorthwest.com KUOW - After their son’s death at a WSU fraternity, family calls for caution, and change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We covered this case almost 3 years ago on our Patreon. At the time, the case was unsolved and there wasn’t a lot of information available to the public. Since then, there have been multiple arrests and a trial. This is the case of the Careaga family murders.  Connect with Us Check out our fan perks! Support the shop on Etsy or Threadless ------------------------------------------ Sources: Careaga family quadruple homicide suspects set to go on trial Opening statements in trial for Careaga murder suspects delayed Prosecutors say cellphone data will play important role during trial of Careaga Family murders Careaga family hopes for swift justice as murder trial begins | Kitsap Daily News Seabeck quadruple homicide trial to begin | king5.com Secondary charges dropped for 3 suspects in Careaga family quadruple murders Jury selection to being in Careaga murder trial | Washington | bigcountrynewsconnection.com Jury picked for trial of 3 accused of killing 4 Careaga family members Careaga murders: 3 suspects plead not guilty to Kitsap killings linked to cocaine, cash Suspects in Careaga family killing plead not guilty, get no bail | king5.com 3 men accused of Careaga killings have secondary charges dropped Careaga family murders: Judge orders suspects held without bail https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2024/01/19/trial-for-careaga-homicides-suspects-hits-illness-snag/72259970007/ https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/defense-says-2017-murder-of-seabeck-family-closing-arguments-quadruple-homicide/281-3cc73223-4366-447f-b847-72a7d95f3cdb Careaga case jury visits sites related to evidence in trial Thursday https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2024/03/27/closing-arguments-in-five-month-careaga-murder-trial-near-completion/73099735007/ https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/blogs/crime-and-justice/2023/11/24/careaga-family-quadruple-homicide-suspects-trial/71626167007/ Closing arguments in five-month Careaga murder trial near completion Cases wrapped, closing arguments expected next week in Careaga trial | Kitsap Daily News Closing arguments begin for 'Bandidos' gang members accused of killing Seabeck family | king5.com Kitsap SunCareaga homicide trial: Neighbor, drug dealer give testimonyDec 19, 2023 3 men found guilty in 2017 Kitsap County quadruple-murder Danie J Kelly Information | PDF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices