Least of These

A will, an “L” shaped stain, and the “Panty Dropper”. On July 19th, 2021, a man arrived at the home of 74-year-old Diana Way to purchase a collection of books. He found Diana unresponsive in her bedroom. When EMS arrived, Diana was pronounced deceased.  Firefighters found high levels of carbon monoxide throughout the house but what they couldn’t figure out was why… This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Start putting your kids on the right financial path. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free at Greenlight.com/least Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An upcoming marriage, a trip to the beach, and “Ostrich”. On March 26th, 2021, 35-year-old Rhonda Pattelena and her 33-year-old boyfriend, Jeffrey Buchanan took a walk along Short Sands Beach in York, Maine. Short Sands was Rhonda’s favorite place on earth. At 3:54 pm, 911 calls began to pour into the York Police Department. Callers reported that they witnessed someone being assaulted. By the time police arrived, the 33-year-old mother of three was deceased.  What happened…and why? If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, you can find resources at http://thehotline.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey guys! I’ve been super sick so my friend, Holly, is here filling in with the case of Renae Marsden. Renae Marsden was a 20 years old when she jumped to her death at The Gap in Sydney, Australia after her boyfriend of 18 months broke up with her. After her death the truth began unraveling on who her boyfriend truly was. Listen to her tragic story now. If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please call the Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 or visit 988lifelong.org https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention Crime with Holly On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-with-holly/id1710293202 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qoCShJIt3fhMOjgYzUnUA?si=jvxYEozUQCKNd9hJRsLjnA Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/3UtMrzPsQ4yyFiW9/?mibextid=K35XfP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimeaholly?igsh=cjdxcmJvM3RraHlr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crimewithholly.podcast?_t=8lQWtVRvzUg&_r=1 Sign the petition to criminalize catfishing: https://www.change.org/p/dominic-perrottet-driven-to-suicide-but-renae-s-abuser-in-the-clear-criminalising-catfishing?signed=true State Coroner's Court of New South Wales Inquest: https://coroners.nsw.gov.au/documents/findings/2020/Marsden_findings_20_May_20.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trial, a plea deal, and a bunch of excuses. After 16-year-old Natalie Finn starved to death at the hands of her foster mother, Nicole, both Nicole and Joseph Finn were charged in her murder. Nicole took her case to trial, and the truth about what was happening behind the closed doors of  805 15th Street in De Moines was revealed through the testimony of the surviving children. What their testimony revealed was more disturbing than anyone imagined.  Full investigative report: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/CI/1130515.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 28th, 2024, marks four years since Mary Collins was brutally murdered at the hands of people she trusted. In those four years, only one of the four, Kelly Lavery, has been convicted. Lavi Pham, James Salerno, and America Diehl are still awaiting trial. Salerno and Diehl are currently free on bond. This week Mary's grandmother, Mia joins the podcast with an update. Every year from March 28th - April 5th Mary's family holds an online candlelight vigil marking the days she was trapped inside Pham and Lavery's apartment. To participate in the online vigil go to Mary’s Voice on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2718704181695998/?ref=share Mary’s Voice on Instagram: https://instagram.com/marysvoiceorg?utm_medium=copy_link Mary’s Voice: https://justiceformarysantina.com/ Mary’s Voice on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTd5HHbR3/ Mary’s Voice on Twitter: Mary's Voice (@MarysVoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pet rescue, 10 reports, and a boarded window.  On October 24th of 2016, Natalie Finn was found unresponsive on her bedroom floor. The 16-year-old was taken to Blank Children’s Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. As investigators began to piece together what happened, they found that Natalie wasn’t the only child being abused inside the Finn home.  Full investigative report: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/CI/1130515.pdf Sponsors: Earth Breeze Right now, my listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze just by going to earthbreeze.com/least Greenlight Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/least Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was supposed to be off this week but I couldn’t wait to bring y’all an update on Tony’s case.  On January 12th, 2023 Walker County Deputies were called to the home of 33-year-old Anthony “Tony” Mitchell for a welfare check. He was arrested and booked in the county jail. Two weeks later, on January 26th, 2023, he was taken to Baptist Hospital and later pronounced deceased. The doctor who treated him said he died from hypothermia.  After a year, the results from Tony’s autopsy have been released. Original Episode on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/least-of-these/id1551568238?i=1000602414607 On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Kp4tElOtM9RNBxW3QYLCF?si=Tne-fgX8S2aEflSHzuUZ5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An arrest, two trials, and a heartbroken father. After Cara Knott was murdered in December of 1986 police honed in on a suspect, one of their own, California Highway Patrolman, Craig Peyer. Nineteen days after the murder Peyer was arrested but it would take two trials before a jury finally rendered a verdict.  For some it was hard to believe a “good cop” could commit such a heinous crime.  In the aftermath of Cara’s murder, her father, Sam Knott fought for  major changes in the criminal justice system. Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An unlikely suspect, a news segment, and scratch marks. Two days after Christmas, on December 27th, 1986, 20-year-old Cara Knott was driving back to her parent’s home after spending a few days with her boyfriend. Before she left she called her parents to let them know she was on her way.  Cara never made it home. Within hours her family launched a search party and found her white VW Bug parked on an abandoned stretch of Old US 395.  Hours later police found her body in the creek bed under the 395 Bridge. The suspect…was someone no one would have ever suspected. Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A silent alarm, a gun store robbery, and surveillance video. On November 12th, 2013, 30-year-old Chelsea Small was working her job at Advance America Cash Advance on Telegraph Road when an unknown man walked in and shot her. In the span of a minute, the man walked in, murdered Chelsea and stole less than $250 in cash from the register. Despite the crime being captured on video surveillance, the identity of the assailant remains unknown. If you have any information about the murder of Chelsea Small, no matter how insignificant you think it is,  call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a $55,000 reward. If you have any information regarding the robbery at Schupbach's Sporting Goods call the ATF at 1-800-ATF-GUNS. Sponsors:  Greenlight Start putting your kids on the right financial path. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free at Greenlight.com/least Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dropped charges, opposing testimonies, and sudden passion. As the murder trial of Lisa Jones Dykes continued, Charles Beltran took the stand as a prosecution witness. Lisa Dykes testified in her own defense and her story was not only different than Beltran’s but everyone else’s too. The jury reached their verdict in under two hours but Dyke’s defense team had one more trick up their sleeve.  Sponsors Modern Fertility Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to modernfertility.com/least Who Killed Jennifer? The Minds of Madness has released episodes 1 & 2 of an investigative 4-part series, centered on a cold case from nearly 40 years ago. Listen Here: http://Mindsofmadnesspodcast.com Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A hairdresser, a relator, and the grim reaper. The trial for Lisa Jo Dykes in the murder of Marisela Botello began on December 5th, 2020. Those who knew Lisa Dykes, Nina Marano, and Charles Beltran testified before the jury about the relationship between the three and what happened after Marisela went missing.  What they had to say left the courtroom stunned. Today’s sponsor Earth Breeze Right now, my listeners can get started with Earth Breeze and  save 40%! Go to earth breeze.com/least Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An international manhunt, missing evidence, and a repossessed Cadillac. Charles Beltran, Lisa Dykes, and Nina Marano were all charged in the murder of Marisela Botello-Valadez. As the case moved to trial it was discovered that the lead detective at the Dallas Police Department failed to turn over evidence to prosecutors. As fireworks flew in the courtroom over the missing evidence, the relationship between the suspects imploded and they began to turn on each other. Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A missed flight, a wannabe rapper, and a sugar mama pyramid scheme. In October of 2020, 23-year-old, Marisela Botello left her home in Seattle, Washington and traveled to Dallas, Texas to visit a friend. On her last night in Dallas, she met 31-year-old Charles Beltran. Marisela never made it back home to Seattle. Six months after she vanished her body was found in Dallas County. Initially, Charles Beltran and two women were charged with her murder; 57-year-old Lisa Dykes and 49-year-old Nina Marano. How were they all connected and what happened to Marisela? Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Due to technical difficulties, I am unable to release a new episode. It's been a week, ya'll! But I thought I'd take this opportunity to re-release arguably the most important episode I've ever recorded. Every episode is important but, in this case, we have the chance to make a huge difference. To this day, the Judge Rotenberg Center is still using electric shock therapy on 53 autistic and/or disabled human beings. I covered the history of the Judge Rotenberg Center from it's beginning to current day in a seven-part mini-series (episodes 27-34 -originally released 8/5/21). You can binge them or listen to this episode as a stand-alone. This is my interview with the incredible Jen Msumba. Everyone should hear and know her story. Jennifer Msumba:  https://www.jennifermsumba.com/ Employee X, Lemonade, and a survivor. Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton, Massachusetts is a day and residential school treating children from as young as five, all the way through adulthood with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric issues and those on the autism spectrum since 1971.  JRC has been surrounded in controversy with allegations of abuse since it was founded by Matthew Israel.  Something that experts and the United Nations deem as torture. Something the FDA banned but is still being used as a treatment today, the Graduated Electronic Decelerator.  Take Action at Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com/justice/ban-electroshock-therapy/ Living Archive on the Judge Rotenberg Center’s Abuses: https://autistichoya.net/judge-rotenberg-center/ The Bearded Behaviorist: https://www.facebook.com/BeardedBehaviorist/ Hops & Hooves: https://www.facebook.com/hopsandhoovespodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pilot, a mistress, and two searches.  In April of 2021 a 13-year old girl came forward to report horrific sexual abuse at the hands of 30-year-old Maggie Ybarra and 40-year-old Michael Hendricks. The investigation into the sexual abuse case uncovered the murder of 32-year-old Kensie Renee Aubry who had been reported missing from Kansas City, Missouri. Resources and tips for keeping your children safe online: https://polarisproject.org/child-sex-trafficking/ https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/keeping-children-safe-online Sponsors: Modern Fertility  Traditional hormone testing at a fertility clinic can cost over $600, but Modern Fertility tests the same general set of hormones for only $179.  Go to ModernFertility.com/least to get $20 off your test! Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A stranded car, a sleeping toddler, and a bitter divorce. On November 6th of 2011 29-year-old Julia Biryukova, strapped her two-year-old son, Sky, in the backseat of her 1998 Acura.  She was headed to Overlake Hospital. But, according to Julia, the car ran out of gas on 112th Avenue. She went for help but when she returned Sky was gone. Investigators soon learned that nothing about the toddler’s disappearance was as it seemed. If you have any information about the disappearance of Sky Elijah Metalwala please contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or online at CyberTipline.org. You can remain anonymous. You can also submit a tip to the Bellevue Police at  1-425-577-5656. Sponsors:  Earth Breeze Join over two million Americans making a difference with Earth Breeze!  Subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to earthbreeze.com/least  Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s my last week off for Christmas and Kim with A Million Other Choices Podcast is filling in again with the stories of Jill Stuchenko, Cyntha Maas, Natasha Montgomery and Loren Leslie. We all know the names of many serial killers - but can we name the victims? One of Canada's youngest killers, Cody Legebokoff, was caught by chance and left a wake of destruction to families in his path. Every victim, no matter their lifestyle or station in life deserves justice and is loved and missed and worthy of their story being told. A Million Other Choices on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-million-other-choices/id1579267886?i=1000604917742 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RdPyinzu3Dt3SVGX8XT1Q?si=UJwIf_FJRDSFR9oqgWN3Hg Support A Million Other Choices: A one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw  or support  Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Music credit: d0d/utopia - License code: EWUH3NSCIWAXGF6L Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m off for Christmas but have no fear because Kim with A Million Other Choices Podcast is here with the case of Donna Jones in Ottawa, Canada.  "Why doesn't she just leave?" The mythical question regarding domestic violence we've all probably asked ourselves at some point. Donna's brutal murder highlights trauma bonding. A Million Other Choices on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-million-other-choices/id1579267886?i=1000604917742 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RdPyinzu3Dt3SVGX8XT1Q?si=UJwIf_FJRDSFR9oqgWN3Hg Support A Million Other Choices: A one time donation can be made to A Million Other Choices directly at  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amillionotw  or support Taylor’s foundation and victims of abuse at https://www.taylortollerfund.org/ Pre-roll voice over: Garyn Hnatiuk – email ghnatiuk01@outlook.com for more information on voice and acting work available. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aylex/reset License code: PIFESSDWCWAJMITG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A knock at the door, handwritten notes, and 44 days of surveillance. In November of 2019,  34-year-old Amber Aiaz and her daughter, 13-year-old Melissa Fu vanished from their apartment in Irvine, California. Amber’s husband, Cheng claimed a Chinese couple in their 40’s knocked on the door, sprayed him in the face with a substance that rendered him unconscious for hours and abducted Amber and Melissa. As the investigation into the disappearance progressed, detectives uncovered lies that may have been a motive for something sinister. If you have any information about the disappearance of Amber Aiaz or Melissa Fu, contact the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office at (310) 477-6565. Tips may also be submitted anonymously online at tips.fbi.gov. If you’re outside the US contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Sponsors: Miracle Made Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/LEAST and use code LEAST  to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40%! Apostrophe  Feel confident in your own skin. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/LEAST, then use our code LEAST at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars! Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices