Generally Speaking...About Crime

Join us at Wood Library as we explore the tragic murder of 18-year-old Kaitlyn Arquette, daughter of bestselling YA author Lois Duncan ("I Know What You Did Last Summer").On July 16, 1989, recent high school graduate Kaitlyn was shot twice while driving home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For over 30 years, her family fought for answers while police dismissed it as a random crime. Lois Duncan believed her daughter's death was connected to an insurance fraud scheme, devoting decades to investigating the case and advocating for victims' rights.The truth proved even more shocking: in 2021, Paul Apodaca—a man who had been standing at the crime scene the night of the murder—finally confessed. He was the killer all along, and police had his name from day one but never followed up.This episode examines the original 1993 Unsolved Mysteries feature, the insurance fraud theory, overlooked forensic evidence, and the devastating impact on a mother who spent 30 years searching for justice she would never see. truecrime #unsolvedmysteries #coldcase #kaitlynarquette #loisduncan #1989 #albuquerque #coldcasesolved #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #justice #robertstack #serialkiller #paulapodaca

Join Jenny and Carrie from Wood Library as they dive deep into one of the most haunting missing persons cases of the 21st century: the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann.This case remains one of the most expensive investigations in British history, with new developments as recent as June 2025.TrueCrime #MadeleineMcCann #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrimePodcast #Investigation #Portugal #MissingChild #ColdCase #ChristianBruckner

In July 2023, a seemingly innocent family lunch in rural Victoria, Australia turned into one of the country's most shocking criminal cases in decades. When Erin Patterson invited her former in-laws over for homemade beef Wellington, no one could have predicted the horrific tragedy that would unfold.Within hours of the meal, all four guests were hospitalized with severe poisoning from death cap mushrooms - one of the world's most toxic fungi. Don Patterson, Gail Patterson, and Heather Wilkinson would not survive. Only Ian Wilkinson lived to tell the tale.Join hosts Jenny Goodo (Executive Director, Wood Library) and Carrie Magnan (Circulation Supervisor & Notary) as they dive deep into this gripping true crime case that captivated Australia and made international headlines.Mushroom Case Daily Podcast (daily trial coverage)Australian news outlets and court documentsVictim impact statements and testimony⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses poisoning, death, and medical trauma.

Join hosts Jenny Goodmote and Carrie Magnan as they dive into three gripping true crime cases featured on the classic TV show "Unsolved Mysteries." From notorious fugitives and secret rooms to decades-old cold cases finally solved, this episode explores the twists, turns, and real-life consequences behind some of the most compelling unsolved mysteries in American history.

Mary Yoder, a chiropractor from Buffalo, NY died at the age of 60. How did she die? ....Poison Who would want to kill the chiropractor? Dive into the episode the learn the unlikely suspect. TW: murder discussion; , violence,Sources:"Little Miss Innocent: Passion, Poison, Prison" ABC News Studio"Poison Twist" Dateline

On the morning of March 31, 1995, the American singer Selena Quintanilla- Perez was fatally shot and wounded at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas. Although paramedics tried to revive Selena, she was pronounced dead of hypovolemic shock at Corpus Christi Memorial Hospital. The shooter was American nurse and the president of Selena's fan club Yolanda Saldivar. Although Ms. Saldivar has been convicted of the murder, she has told many versions of the events that led the the fatal shooting against current evidence. What is the real motive?TW: murder discussion;Sources: “Summary of Chris Perez’s to Selena, with Love” on hoopla“Selena” the series on Neflix“The Queen is Dead” Texas Monthly article, May, 1995“How Did Selena Quintanilla Die?” People Magazine article, March 28, 2025Corpus Christi Caller-Times articles

During the early morning of January 29, 2022 Boston Police Office John O' Keefe was found dead outside the home of another Boston Police Office Brian Albert. His body was discovered by his girlfriend, Karen Read. Read had dropped O'Keefe off at the Albert residence the night before and had not heard from him since. Read was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide, and leaving the scene of a deadly crash. Prosecutors allege that Read hit O'Keefe with her SUV and left the scene She faced a criminal trial in the Summer of 2024 which resulted in a mistrial as a result of a hung jury. She is currently facing her second trial which began April of 2025. Did she do it? What's your theory?TW: murder discussion; Sources:"The Prosecutor: A True Crime Podcast" "A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read" HBO Imax"Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue" Dateline"ABC 2020""Dateline"

On March 18th, 1990 one of the largest art thefts in history took place in Boston. 13 priceless artworks were taken. Despite decades of investigations, these pieces remain missing. Who did it and why?Jerry and Rita Alter were a retired New York city couple was believed to have been involved in several art thefts, including the theft of Woman-Ochre by Willem de Kooning from the University of Arizona Museum of Art. after the stolen painting was found in their New Mexico home. The FBI has confirmed that two other paintings stolen from the Harwood Museum of Art in Taos, New Mexico, were also in the Alters' possession. Did they do it? Are they linked to any other crimes?Sources: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/organization/theftThe Theft | Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner theft at fbi.gov“This is a Robbery: the World’s Biggest Art Heist” on Neflixhttps://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/bostons-greatest-unsolved-mystery-the-gardner-museum-art-heist/“The Thief Collector” documentary“The Gardner Heist” by Ulrich Boserhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/Gardner-Museum-art-heist/wikipedia

In 1989 Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills home. Following the murders Lyle and Erik claim that two intruders were responsible for the murders sharing that it was a potential mob killing. The two are still in jail but up for appeal. The real question is.....Did they do it? TW: murder discussion; issues of sexual abuse, violence,Sources:"The Menendez Brothers" Netflix Movie"Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" Netflix Movie"The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom" Dateline"Murder and the Menendez Brothers", A Court TV Mystery"Menendez +Menudo Boys Betrayed", Peacock

In December 1991, four teenagers were brutally murdered inside a yogurt shop. The victims had been strangled, stabbed, and burned in a fire, to the point of being unrecognizable. To this day, no killer has been found.And Jimmy Hoffa an American Labor union Leader who disappeared in July 1975. He has never been found. What ever happened to Jimmy Hoffa?Source: Jimmy Hoffa:WikipediaThe Detroit Free Press articlesMythbusters “Buried in Concrete”“I Hear you Paint Houses” by Charles Brandt

Jeffery MacDonald and American former medical Doctor and US Army Captain was convicted of murdering is pregnant wife and two children in August of 1979. Did he do it as evidence may suggest or was it the four intruders that he proclaims?TW: murder discussion; issues of murder; domestic violence,Source:“Fatal Vision” audiobook on hoopla“Final Appeal from the Files of Unsolved Mysteries” on youtubeRaleigh News & Observer articles“Reflections on the Jeffrey MacDonald Case”“Morally Indefensible” 8 episode podcast on apple podcasts“Fatal Vision” TV movie on youtube

Summer of July 1976-July 1977 an American Serial Killer terrorized the streets of New York, killing six people and wounding seven others. Berkowitz eluded the biggest police manhunt in the city's history while leaving letters mocking the police and promising further crimes, which were highly publicized by the press.TW: murder discussion; issues of religion, issues of raceSources:Unsolved Mysteries epsiodes on the Son of SamNew York Times, New York Post and New York Daily News articles“The Sons of Sam” on Netflix“Son of Sam” by Paul Brody available on hoopla

On August 28, 2003, pizza delivery man Brian Wells robbed a PNC Bank near his hometown in Erie, PA. upon being apprehended Wells died when an explosive collar locked to his neck explodes. Who were the masterminds behind the robbery? Was Brian involved?TW: murder discussionSources:"Pizza Bomber: The Untold Story of America's Most Shocking Bank Robbery" by Ed Palattella and Jerry Clark (Book)"Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist" 2018 True Crime Documentary Series"Time Suck w/ Dan Cummins" (Podcast)

Learn about some of the fascinating events/ cases and presentations that we experienced while attending crime com. -Hear about our encounter with a survivor of Ted Bundy -Our meet and greet with other podcasters-our sessions on DNAs impact on crimes-The Murdoch case and much more

In 1969 Charles Manson convinced Tex Watson and several young women to brutally murder seven innocent people in Los Angeles, including rising star/model Sharon Tate. Why did he do it? Should those convicted continue to be held accountable for their crimes today?TW: murder discussion; issues of religion, issues of raceSources:"Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders" by Vincent Bugliosi (audiobook)"Helter Skelter" 1976 made for TV movie"Manson Girl: The True Story of Patricia Krenwinkel" by Tiffany Sharp (ebook)"Manson Family Member Leslie Van Houten Released on Parole", By Maham Javaid, Andrea Salcedo and Caroline Anders, Washington Post, July 11, 2023"Former Manson Member Leslie Van Houten Released from California Prison, Official Says", by Cheri Mossburg and Emma Tucker, CNN, July 12, 2023"Charles Manson: How Cult Leader’s Twisted Beatles Obsession Inspired Family Murders", by Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, August 9, 2019https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Manson

In this grisly tale....during 1846, a group of migrants traveling to California got stuck in a surprise October snow storm. After exhausting all their resources, they turn to cannibalism to survive. We’ll delve into the details many leave behind.TW: murder discussion; issues of cannibalisms;

In 1974, a mass murder shook the sleepy waterfront town of Amityville, New York. One November night, police found the DeFeo family shot dead, face down in their beds. Only one survived: Ron DeFeo Jr., the eldest son with a troubled past. In this episode, Carrie and Jen review the mysterious occurrences of "The House on Ocean Avenue" and dive deeper into the houses next owners The Lutz, a couple who had fled their home in Amityville, NY to escape a powerful, evil supernatural presence living there and whether paranormal activity really exist.TW: murder discussion; issues of haunting; mental health; Adult Sci-Fi Books read/mentioned:" Amityville Horror" by Jay AnsonBibliography for “The House on Ocean Avenue”“The Amityville Horror” by Jay Anson“My Amityville Horror”, a documentary featuring Daniel Lutz, 2012“In Search Of: The Amityville Horror”, original airdate October 4, 1979“Who Lives in the Amityville Haunted House Now (2023)?” at thehauntedplaces.com“Behind the Evil Eyes: The (Real) Story of the Amityville House” by Ioana Neamt at fancypantshomes.com“Amityville Horror: Inside the DeFeo Family’s Brutal Murders” by Aaron Rasmussen at investigationdiscovery.com“The True Story of 112 Ocean Avenue” at amityvillemurders.com“Inside the ‘Amityville Horror’ house today, Long Island’s most notorious Mansion” by Mary Jacobs, nypost.comProperty history of 112 Ocean Avenue at realtor.com

After the recent passing of Ted Kaczynski, society is still asking some of the same questions about him: Is Ted a genius who went astray? Or simply a madman who murdered three people in cold blood?

In 1937, Amelia Earhart, a pioneer of aviation, attempted to fly around the world. Near the end of this journey, she and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. In this episode we discuss her life, Earhart's rise to fame, her world flight, her mysterious disappearance, and the theories about what might have happened to her.

In 1971, a man operating under the pseudonym "Dan Cooper" hijacked a plane, stole $200,000, strapped the money to his body, and then parachuted into the darkness below. Who was he? What happened to the money? What happened to him?Sources:Unsolved Mysteries: Season 1, Episode 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vheOLu4p8MMFBIRecords: The Vault https://vault.fbi.gov/D-B-Cooper%20FBIHistory: DB Cooper Hijacking https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/db-cooper-hijackingDBCooper wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._B._Cooper"DNATest Negative for D.B. Cooper Suspect; A New Sketch Emerges", New York Magazine, August 9, 2011 https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2011/08/dna_test_negative_db_cooper_su.html"IntoThe Blast : The True Story of D.B. Cooper", Skipp Porteous, available in the OWWL system https://evergreen.owwl.org/eg/opac/record/414445?query=The%20Blast%20%3A%20The%20True%20Story%20of%20D.B.%20Cooper;qtype=keyword;locg=1Watch on youtube https://youtu.be/z4T583wV5Y4