True Crime New England

On this week’s episode of True Crime New England, Katie and Liz take a look at the mysterious murder of Barbara Beach Hamburg. Barbara, a mom of two living in Madison, Connecticut, was found beaten and stabbed to death on her lawn on March 3rd, 2010. She hadn't answered her teenage daughter’s calls about picking her up from school, and had also failed to appear in court that morning for a scheduled appointment against her ex-husband, Jeffrey Hamburg. Her murder immediately went cold, but her son, Madison Hamburg, began investigating his mother’s murder through a film school project that developed into a docuseries that aired on HBO in 2020. Madison spends over a decade looking through the facts and files of his mother’s case, interviewing family members and friends, meeting with police, and even filing appeals for documents to be sent to him. His docuseries, Murder on Middle Beach, showcases the intricate details of his mother’s murder investigation and how he became obsessed with the who and the why. If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the murder of Barbara Beach Hamburg, please go to barbarahamburgtips.com where you can leave an anonymous tip by submitting on their website or by calling their confidential tip line. You can also call the Madison Police Department at 203-245-6500.

On this week's episode of True Crime New England's case profile mini-episode series, Katie and Liz discuss two murders, both by gun violence. First, Liz tells the upsetting story of the murder of 22-year-old Ciera Jones, who was shot and killed in New Haven, Connecticut in July of 2021. While someone has confessed to the crime, no sentencing has been done. Then, Katie talks about the tragic murder of Treyshawn Boyd in January of 2020 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Tragically, Treyshawn also lost his father, Jamil Harmon, to homicide in 2010. Anyone with any information on the murders of Treshawn Boyd and Jamil Harmon is asked to please call Boston police detectives at 617-343-4470, the CrimeStoppers anonymous tip line by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

On this week’s episode of True Crime New England, Katie and Liz discuss the troubling home invasion that took place in Bedford, New Hampshire in November of 2012. That evening, Dr. Eduardo Quesado and his wife, Sonia, returned home to their mansion on Proclamation Court after seeing a movie. When they got inside, they were confronted by a man in a ski mask who then proceeded to viciously attack and rob them. While both the doctor and his wife survived with serious injuries, the effects were everlasting. Six weeks after the home invasion, Sonia was found dead and Eduardo unresponsive, both surrounded by a large amount of prescription medications. It was shortly after this that two suspects were arrested in regards to the home invasion.

It's time for another installment of True Crime New England's case profile mini-episode series. Today, Katie begins the episode by telling the story of the random murder of 31-year-old mom Grisel Sanchez in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 2015. Then, Liz shares the details of the senseless murder of 28-year-old Dantley Leonard, also in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 2016. Grisel's murder remains unsolved while Dantley's murder is in the middle of being prosecuted. Anyone with any information about the murder of Grisel Sanchez is asked to please call homicide detectives at 617-343-4470 or anonymously at 1-800-494-TIPS.

Take a trip back in time this week on True Crime New England as Katie and Liz discuss the story of “The Gentleman Burglar.” In the late 1800s, small town Chester, Vermont was terrorized by sixteen years of random and heinous robberies in both local stores and local homes. The townspeople were furious and frightened, but luckily they had a hardworking public figure to help them solve the mystery. Clarence Adams, a once state legislator and highly respected member of the town, helped approve security plans, hire detectives, and even kicked in some of his own personal money as a part of the reward. His efforts were highly respected until one night in July of 1902, an incident that left Clarence injured had all signs pointing to HIM as the main suspect for the string of robberies. Tune in to hear the timeline and the details of the terrified town as they navigate the heightened level of crime in this historical whodunnit case.

Welcome back to the first installent of True Crime New England's mini-episode case profiles of 2026! Today, Liz starts off with a horribly confusing case involving the brutal beating and murder of Vernon Lomba Jr. in Cranston, Rhode Island in 1984. Then, Katie discusses the absolutely heinous murder of Hai Bo Lei out of Salem, New Hampshire, in 1995. Both cases remain unsolved.Anyone with any information on the murder of Vernon Lomba Jr. is asked to please call Cranston police at 401-942-2211 or submit an anonymous tip. Anyone with any information on the murder of Hai Bo Lei is asked to please call the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit tip line at 1-800-525-5555 or by email at coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov. Tips can be submitted anonymously.

Katie and Liz kick off the new year by sharing the horrid story of Michael Woodmansee out of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Michael was 16-years-old when he killed and cannibalized 5-year-old Jason Foreman in May of 1975. It wasn’t until 1982 that Michael would confess to the crime, admitting that he sexually assaulted the child before stabbing him. Michael would eventually plead guilty and be sentenced to 40 years in prison. In 2011, 28 years into his sentence, Michael was released, causing an upset in the whole nation.

Another Sunday, another mini-episode! This week, Katie and Liz stick to the usual heartwrenching stories of people of color in New England. Katie starts off the episode with the story of the upsetting death of 23-year-old Angelica Martinez, who was found in Springfield, Massachusetts in April of 2003. Then Liz talks about the disturbing story of the murder of 8-month-old Aisha Dickson, who was found unresponsive and with every bone broken in her body in Bangor, Maine in January of 1995. Both cases remain unsolved.Anyone with any information on the suspicious death of Angelica Martinez is asked to please call Springfield Police Detective Bureau at 413-787-6355. If you or anyone you know has any information on the death of Aisha Dickson, please call Bangor Police at 207-947-7382.

For their last episode of 2025, Katie and Liz continue the tradition of talking about big events to close out the year. What could be better than discussing the Great Molasses Flood of Boston? An unseasonably warm January day in 1919 would live on infamously as a 50 foot tall metal tank containing over 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, creating a giant tidal wave. The force of the dense molasses killed 21 people and injured over 150 more, killed dozens of horses and swept buildings off of their foundations. Tune in to this week’s episode of True Crime New England to hear all of the details of this sticky situation.

Can you believe this is the 80th installment of True Crime New England's case profile mini-episode series? Today, Katie and Liz share two stories that have felt like a theme throughout these episodes. First, Liz tells of the murder of Luis Fernando Gonzalez-Sandoz, a man who was shot in the streets of Fair Haven, Connecticut in 2011. Katie then discusses the mysterious disappearance of Jesus De La Cruz in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1996. Both cases remain unsolved. Anyone with any information on the murder of Luis Fernando Gonzalez-Sandoz is asked to please call the New Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division at 203-946-6304. Anyone with any information on the disappearance of Jesus De La Cruz is asked to please call the Lynn Police Department at 781-595-2000 or the Massachusetts State Police at 781-396-0100.

Join Katie and Liz on this week’s episode of True Crime New England as they discuss the case that inspired the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, an acknowledgement of the unsolved murder of Rita Hester. On November 28th, 1998, 34-year-old trans woman Rita Hester was found stabbed to death in her Allston, Massachusetts apartment. What followed was local media and law enforcement misgendering and deadnaming her, putting a harsh mark on trying to raise awareness of a woman who was so brutally slain. Despite the awareness and advocacy from her loved ones, Rita’s heinous murder remains unsolved.Anyone with any information on the murder of Rita Hester is asked to please call the Boston Police Department through their anonymous tip line at 1-800-494-8477 or by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463).

Another Sunday, another installment of True Crime New England's case profile mini-episode series. This week, Katie kicks off with the upsetting story of the murder of Amos Brown Jr. Amos was shot and killed in the streets of Norwalk, Connecticut on August 13th, 2010. Then, Liz shares the tale of the senseless murder of college student Kanagala Seshardi Rao, an Indian immigrant who was killed on April 19th, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. Both cases remain unsolved.Anyone with any information on the murder of Amos Brown Jr. is asked to please call the Connecticut Cold Case Hotline at 866-623-8058. Anyone with any information on the murder of Kanagala Seshadri Rao is asked to please contact Boston police at 1-(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).

Join Katie and Liz on the last episode of the 2025 Spooky Halloween Extravaganza Party VIP Experience ™ as they talk about the mysteriously infamous Bridgewater Triangle. Given the name by the well-known cryptozoologist Loren Coleman, the 200 square mile area in Massachusetts is home to extensive lore and intrigue due to paranormal sightings, strange first-hand accounts, and an elaborate history. People have reported seeing UFOs, cryptids, and even ghostly apparitions within the confines of this triangle. Tune in to hear about some of the landmarks, some of the legends, and some of the satanic forays that took place in the Bridgewater Triangle.

Tune in for another addition of True Crime New England's case profile mini-episode series! This week, Liz starts the episode off by discussing the May 1999 disappearance of Angel Antonio "Tony" Torres out of Barre, Massachusetts. Tony was last seen in Biddeford, Maine. Then, Katie tells the horrifying murder of Shanike "Nikki" Roldan. On November 3rd, 2019, Nikki was seen running down School Street in Springfield, Massachusetts when she was shot and killed. Her killer left clues to lead to his eventual arrest, including threatening text messages. If you or anyone you know has any information on the disappearance of Angel Antonio Torres, please call the Maine State Police at 207-657-3030.

For this week’s Spooky Halloween Extravaganza VIP Haunted Spectacular ™ episode, the girls of True Crime New England head over to Burlington, Vermont to discuss one of their favorite topics: why the Catholic Church is the worst. Katie and Liz look into the entire history of St. Joseph’s Orphanage, a children’s home that was open from 1854 to 1974, and housed over 13,000 children in its 120 year lifespan. After the closure of the orphanage, residents began to come forward and tell the horrible experiences of abuse of all kinds that came from nuns and priests alike, attempting to file lawsuits and get justice for the horrifying things they endured. Tune in to hear horrific details of life at St. Joseph’s Orphanage, and get some real perspective as to what these kids went through.

It's that time again- another Sunday, another installment from True Crime New England's case profile mini-episode series! First, Katie tells the very confusing and unsettling disappearance of 29-year-old Celeste Doghmi, who was reported missing in 2023, two years after she was last heard from in Auburn, Maine. Then, Liz discusses the case of the disappearance of 20-year-old Israel Rosado, who was last seen getting into a truck with an unknown man outside his apartment in Bristol, Connecticut in 2004. Both of these cases remain unsolved. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Celeste Doghmi is asked to please call Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit at (207) 624-7076 or the Auburn Police Department's anonymous tip line at 207-333-6653. Anyone who has any information regarding the disappearance of Israel Rosado is asked to please call the Bristol Police Department at 860-584-3011.

Now that it is October again, the girls are back with the first episode of True Crime New England’s Spooky Halloween Extravaganza VIP Party Spectacular ™! To kick things off, Katie and Liz discuss the case of the Bridgeport Poltergeist out of Connecticut, which involves some of their favorite recurring characters for the podcast- Ed and Lorraine Warren. Tune in to hear the interesting tales of the Goodin family and the hauntings that took over their lives in the fall of 1974, and decide for yourself: real or hoax?

Another Sunday, another installment of True Crime New England's case profile mini-episode series! For this week's episode, Liz starts the show off by talking about the very troubling and concerning disappearance of Miguel Oliveras, who was last seen at a Portland, Maine nightclub in September of 2006. Then, Katie talks about the horrific murder of mother Annie Murchison, who was found crudely stabbed in her Springfield, Massachusetts apartment in 1977. Both cases remain unsolved to this day. Anyone with any information regarding Miguel Oliveras’ location should call the Portland Police Department at (207) 814-8584 or FBI Boston at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Anyone with any information on the murder of Annie Murchison is asked to please call the Springfield Police Detective Bureau at (413) 787-6355.

Join Katie and Liz on another episode of True Crime New England as they discuss a decades-long unsolved murder. 27-year-old Leslie Spellman was hitchhiking with her younger sister in June of 1977, when they separated ways to try and end up at different locations. Unfortunately, Leslie was found the next morning in Northeast Harbor, Maine, bludgeoned to death. Due to the circumstances leading up to her death, like hitchhiking and being far from her home in Hingham, Massachusetts, the evidence of who did the crime was scarce. While she has potentially been connected to two serial killers, there has never been an official suspect named. Now, nearing 50 years later, her murder remains unsolved. Anyone with any information on the murder of Leslie Spellman is asked to please call Maine State Police at (207) 973-3750 or toll free at 800–432–7381.

On this week’s episode of True Crime New England, Katie and Liz take a deep dive into the nightmare that is the case against Edward Wright, a man who was wrongly accused of killing his friend, Penny Anderson, in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1984. Edward was seen with Penny the night before her murder, and factors such as withheld evidence, false testimony, and racial bias led to his conviction of first-degree murder, ending with a life sentence. After 40 years and six motions for a new trial, Edward was able to work with the New England Innocence Project to get his wrongful conviction overturned.