Two Girls, One Murder

Four years ago, 16 year old Mekayla Bali left school at lunchtime and was never seen again. Her last known location was a local bus depot restaurant, and yet no ticket was purchased. In part one of this unsolved case, we are talking about Mekayla's introspective and shy nature in the lead up to her disappearance. We then touch on the events of the day and what clues were left for investigators to go on. Please note that the cover image here is an age progressed photograph of Mekalya. As always, you can reach us on IG at @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Show notes: https://twitter.com/mekayla_bali?lang=en Family twitter https://www.facebook.com/letsbringmekaylabalihome/ Family FB page https://globalnews.ca/news/6390617/he-felt-horrible-donor-asks-for-mekayla-balis-reward-money-back/

In light of George Floyd losing his life this week due to the Minneapolis PD, we wanted to use this platform to highlight black voices and practical information on protesting safely. White supremacy and institutional racism has been a problem for many years - we must all come together to change it. If you are unfamiliar with the BLM movement, or don't understand why people don't say "all lives matter", please read this: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a27075028/black-lives-matter-explained/ If you are protesting, please review the safety information here: https://right-to-protest.org/protect-your-protest/ If you are financially able, please assist George Floyd's family with the future travel and legal costs they are sure to incur fighting for justice. You can do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd NB: The Minnesota Freedom Fund has received many donations, and are now referring those who want to support justice to local rebuilding orgs like Rebuild Lake St: https://www.welovelakestreet.com/

Mothman!!! Decided by Patrons. Going forward, one case per month will be selected by poll on Patreon. Join and support at: https://www.patreon.com/twogirlsonemurder As always, you can reach us on IG at @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Show notes: The Mothman Prophecies New Ed by A. Keel, John (ISBN: 9780340824467) https://www.mothmanfestival.com/ https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Mothman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CupbRr2m_sM

Today we're back with a chatty discussion episode about some recent news: the killing of 25 year old unarmed Ahmaud Arbery as he jogged in his neighbourhood this February. Going forward, one case per month will be selected by Patrons. Join and support at: https://www.patreon.com/twogirlsonemurder Show notes: https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/glynn-county/exclusive-man-who-recorded-shooting-ahmaud-arbery-speaks-out/IQZB4BBAKFDT5NSIR3JXY76OHY/ https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/newsfeed/2020/05/video-shows-killing-ahmaud-arbery-200510112554110.html https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/08/us/ahmaud-arbery-mcmichael-arrests-friday/index.html https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/ahmaud-200510154619176.html

Between 2010 and 2017, a series of men disappeared in Toronto, Ontario, Canada without a trace. The local gay and bisexual community was being targeted by a predator. The following year, authorities arrested Toronto resident Bruce McArthur in connection with the disappearances. McArthur was a well liked, friendly landscaper and occasional mall Santa. He is also now convicted in the killings of 8 men, something that has prompted police to reopen 25 cold murders cases dating back to the 70s. We covered this case in a two-part episode, which is episode 3 if you’d like to go back and hear the full details. His modus operandi? He would arrange to hook up with men, sometimes using dating apps, sometimes those already known to him. They were not seen again. To date, there have been two survivors of McArthur. Today we are lucky enough to speak with one of them. Sean Cribbin is joining us to talk about his experiences and opinions on the case. Also joining us is his good friend and documentary filmmaker, Bill Greer. Together, they are making a documentary movie called “Was I Next? The Sean Cribbin Story”. Show notes: See Episode #3: Bruce McArthur Parts 1 & 2 Icogitate Productions Inc. - https://icogitate.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/icogitate.ca/ https://twitter.com/ICog_Prod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23rEO5oXGu2qtoH1W8xRjQ

It's a weird time, we're in lockdown... so have a chatty episode! We are talking DNA progression and its many applications to crime detection. Perhaps the only episode where Lil doesn't mention Israel Keyes. Going forward, one case per month will be selected by Patrons. Join and support at: https://www.patreon.com/twogirlsonemurder As always, you can reach us on IG at @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email Show notes: https://www.m-vac.com/forensics (M-Vac products) The Philosophy of Crime - 6: 206: The Ethics of Familial DNA - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/james-renner/the-philosophy-of-crime/e/60043762 Exhibit-A on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80245117 https://this.deakin.edu.au/career/how-dna-analysis-has-revolutionised-criminal-justice Euphoria (HBO) - https://www.hbo.com/euphoria

This case is a mystery that has captured the attention of the world, and provoked an urgency to solve it. Two young girls, from a small town, were having a fun day off school. They were smart, making a safety plan for their day out, and letting family know where they would be. They took their cell phones, and even captured evidence. And yet this didn’t matter, when they ran into an individual who had decided to take their lives. Although graphic details have not been released, this case does involve violence against children and we encourage listeners to exercise caution when listening. Going forward, one case per month will be selected by Patrons. Join and support at: https://www.patreon.com/twogirlsonemurder As always, you can reach us on IG at @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email Show notes: Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to send tips to this email address: abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com Information sent by email is kept confidential and is only shared with investigators. The telephone Tip Line is (844) 459-5786. Tips are also accepted by the Indiana State Police at (800) 382-7537, or by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department at (765) 564-2413.   https://www.in.gov/isp/delphi.htm https://gazette.com/news/back-in-colorado-springs-daniel-nations-says-i-m-not/article_90e13f08-9c15-11e8-8eee-afc825d25419.html https://patch.com/missouri/clayton-richmondheights/wife-accused-catholic-supply-killer-blindsided-kmov https://www.riverfronttimes.com/newsblog/2019/10/17/is-catholic-supply-shooting-suspect-thomas-bruce-a-serial-killer https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/07/23/delphi-murder-suspect-paul-etter-libby-german-abby-williams/ https://eu.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2019/07/19/police-want-know-if-etter-tied-delphi-killings/1780296001/  

Susan Powell went missing in the early Winter of 2009, and disappeared without a trace. Amongst many suspicious circumstances, she left behind two young boys who she loved dearly. The case was immediately considered to have foul play, but despite this, police never managed to bring charges against their prime suspect. In Part 2, we are talking about some theories the came up in the aftermath of Susan's disappearance, and the tragic conclusion to the case.     As always, you can reach us on IG at @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com // https://www.patreon.com/twogirlsonemurder Show notes: https://www.trace-evidence.com/the-disappearance-of-steven-koecher Cold Podcast series - https://thecoldpodcast.com/ https://youtu.be/cwTi_WDSkmo - Susan Powell talks about her life and possessions https://youtu.be/XIyfp0u2R-Y - Susan Powell's Husband Breaks Silence: Josh Powell's Claims Denied by Missing Utah Woman's Dad https://youtu.be/4giYPvJmt4E - Josh Powell Explosion in Home Kills 3, Including Missing Mother Susan Powell's 2 Sons https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-powell-mystery-father-law-shocker-love-interest/story?id=14376963 - Susan Powell Mystery: Police Search the Home of Missing Utah Mom's Husband and Father-in-Law https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=53483190&itype=CMSID - Divorce documents shed light on Josh Powell's troubles https://web.archive.org/web/20170504135437/http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/2972-strange-twist-in-susan-powell-case-father-in-laws-love-songs - Strange Twist in Susan Powell Case: Father-in-Law's Love Songs https://web.archive.org/web/20130523121028/http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Police-release-chilling-video-Susan-Powell-made-before-disappearance-208583251.html - Chilling video Susan Powell made before disappearance released https://kslnewsradio.com/1895999/abandoned-mines-search-susan-powell/? - Susan Powell search explored abandoned mines much earlier than we knew

Susan Powell went missing in the early Winter of 2009, and disappeared without a trace. Amongst many suspicious circumstances in this case, she left behind two young boys who she loved dearly. The case was immediately considered to have foul play, but despite this, police never managed to bring charges against their prime suspect. In Part 1, we cover how she came to meet and later marry Joshua Powell, the father of her children. We also address the day of her disappearance, and some details that stand out. As always, you can reach us on IG at @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com // https://www.patreon.com/twogirlsonemurder Show notes: Cold Podcast series  https://youtu.be/cwTi_WDSkmo - Susan Powell talks about her life and possessions https://youtu.be/XIyfp0u2R-Y - Susan Powell's Husband Breaks Silence: Josh Powell's Claims Denied by Missing Utah Woman's Dad https://youtu.be/4giYPvJmt4E - Josh Powell Explosion in Home Kills 3, Including Missing Mother Susan Powell's 2 Sons https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-powell-mystery-father-law-shocker-love-interest/story?id=14376963 - Susan Powell Mystery: Police Search the Home of Missing Utah Mom's Husband and Father-in-Law https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=53483190&itype=CMSID - Divorce documents shed light on Josh Powell's troubles https://web.archive.org/web/20170504135437/http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/2972-strange-twist-in-susan-powell-case-father-in-laws-love-songs - Strange Twist in Susan Powell Case: Father-in-Law's Love Songs https://web.archive.org/web/20130523121028/http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Police-release-chilling-video-Susan-Powell-made-before-disappearance-208583251.html - Chilling video Susan Powell made before disappearance released https://kslnewsradio.com/1895999/abandoned-mines-search-susan-powell/? - Susan Powell search explored abandoned mines much earlier than we knew

Warning: child sexual abuse and murder. Pedro Alonso Lopez, operating in the 1970s-1980s, has been called the most prolific serial killer in recent history. Convicted of dozens of brutal murders in Ecuador, Lopez has confessed to over 300 killings. He even enjoyed giving interviews about his thoughts on life and death, his background, and what he believed caused his actions. Lopez' capture, sentence and release are also very controversial parts to the story. |n this week's episode, we discuss the aftermath of his capture and legal proceedings. Where is Pedro Lopez now? Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, or by leaving a review wherever you listen. Socials: insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Show notes: https://www.deseret.com/1992/3/22/18974918/monster-of-the-andes-to-soon-go-free-br https://youtu.be/DlpGMlH7Yt4 - Pedro Alonso Lopez (Monster of the Andes) - Serial Killer Documentary

Warning: child sexual abuse and murder. Pedro Alonso Lopez, operating in the 1970s-1980s, has been called the most prolific serial killer in recent history. Convicted of dozens of brutal murders in Ecuador, Lopez has confessed to over 300 killings. He even enjoyed giving interviews about his thoughts on life and death, his background, and what he believed caused his actions. Lopez' capture, sentence and release are also very controversial parts to the story. |n this week's episode, we introduce the crimes and cycle of behaviour up until his arrest. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, or by leaving a review wherever you listen. Socials: insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Show notes: https://www.deseret.com/1992/3/22/18974918/monster-of-the-andes-to-soon-go-free-br https://youtu.be/DlpGMlH7Yt4 - Pedro Alonso Lopez (Monster of the Andes) - Serial Killer Documentary

In December of 2017, three people from the Knoxville, TN area went missing. Almost on the same day. They were, according to family members, recent acquaintances. This case has had little attention from local, let alone national media, but the circumstances are very mysterious. We were sent some information on this one from a blogger, and decided to do some digging due to the lack of reporting out there. This is the case we’re calling the Knoxville Missing Three. Knoxville Police Department 865-215-7000 Socials: insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, or by leaving a review wherever you listen. Show notes: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=LS1k1K6MEf8 - The YouTube clip verified by a family member as being accurate. https://www.facebook.com/Bring-Brother-Back-169487903833495/ https://www.facebook.com/Bring-Bonnie-Home-374705249662010/ Please see our IG for photographs and location info.  

Dear listeners! Things will be changing a little bit starting from this week. Thank you all for your support so far and we look forward to getting some more interesting content to you in 2020. https://www.patreon.com/twogirlsonemurder Socials: insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com  

“My homeschooling and discipline had good intentions. I’m sorry if I’ve done anything to cause them harm. I love my children and believe my children love me. ...I hope the very best for my children in the future.” These are the words spoken by David Turpin’s lawyer at his sentencing hearing. A man who, along with his wife Louise, held their 13 children captive and tortured them for years on end. The couple’s emotional and physical abuse of their own family makes for one of the most shocking cases in recent history, alongside the kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard. The Turpin children, at the time of discovery, ranged from 2 to 29 years old. Their living conditions were inhumane. The list of neglect and abuses, almost endless. The beginning of the end for the couple came in January 2018, but how did things get to that point? This is the story of the Turpin family 13. Socials: insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, or by leaving a review wherever you listen. Show notes: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/apr/19/california-couple-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-torturing-12-children-turpin https://abcnews.go.com/US/david-louise-turpin-parents-allegedly-tortured-held-kids/story?id=62431899 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47991829 https://abc7.com/grandparents-say-god-called-on-perris-couple-to-have-so-many-children/2950254/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/13-captive-siblings-forced-shower-year-strangled-subject/story?id=52431816 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42709489 https://time.com/5109959/turpin-parents-children-torture/

Between 2018 and 2020, Reynhard Sinaga stood trial four times on 159 sexual offences, including 139 rapes of young men whom he approached by posing as a good Samaritan. He is believed by police to be responsible for at least 195 rapes in the Manchester, England area. Sinaga has been described as the most prolific sexual offender in British legal history. Socials: insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, or by leaving a review wherever you listen. Show notes: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/06/reynhard-sinaga-jailed-life-drugging-raping-men-manchester https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/06/reynhard-sinaga-peter-pan-phd-student-who-raped-scores-of-men  

Illegal dumping, also known as fly tipping, is when someone leaves unwanted items in a site that is not intended for waste. Today's case begins in 1957, at one of these well known dump sites in Philadelphia. Somebody dumped a box, and inside, a small boy. This began a race to discover his identity, what happened to him, and to find his murderer. This is the case of ‘America’s Unknown Child’, the boy in the box. Socials: insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, or by leaving a review wherever you listen. Show notes: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/08/24/exclusive-the-woman-behind-the-scenes-who-helped-capture-the-golden-state-killer/ https://www.blogtalkradio.com/kidmissing/2014/11/08/boy-in-the-box-with-authors-louis-romano-and-jim-hoffmann https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/cold-case-fox-chase-philadelphia-boy/80706/

Gregory Villemin was a four year-old boy from a small French town called Lépanges. He was an only child. His family began receiving mysterious harassing phone calls and letters in the early 1980s, which escalated to the kidnapping and murder of their cherished son. The case is still unresolved. Today we're discussing the main facts as we review the new Netflix limited series, "Who Killed Little Gregory?" Please consider supporting the show with a review, or by signing up to Patreon. Socials: Insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com

This week's minisode sees us discussing the recent internet drama around controversial YouTuber Onision. Many allegations have been made, and the case (if anything) is in its infancy - but it raises some interesting questions about social media's role in modern crime investigation. Please consider supporting the show with a review, or by signing up to Patreon. Socials: Insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Show notes: https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/26/20984785/onision-doxxing-patreon-deplatformed-twitter-youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS5Spil1J10 - Chris Hansen Looking deep into Onision with Sarah  

It started in 2008, when a toddler named Caylee Marie Anthony was reported missing by her maternal Grandmother. She was panicked, having just found out the little girl had been gone for a month already. As she told a 911 operator, “There is something wrong. I found my daughter's car today and it smells like there's been a dead body in the damn car." Please consider supporting the show with a review, or by signing up to Patreon. Socials: Insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Show notes: Dr. G - Inside the Caylee Anthony Case https://archive.is/20120731003554/http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/article/251804/4/New-Law-Results-From-Death-Of-Caylee-Anthony#selection-1857.113-1857.189 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTjf8a5PoIY - Cindy’s 3rd 911 call https://sites.google.com/site/caseyanthonytrial280/transcript-of-911-call - 911 transcripts https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/casey-anthony-trial-defense-asks-for-mistrial-as-proceedings-enter-30th-day/2011/06/28/AG1XzepH_story.html https://people.com/crime/how-casey-anthony-was-acquitted-jurors-explain-verdict/#  

It was almost a decade ago that one morning, a little boy went to school in Portland and never came home. Despite the largest search in Oregon history, Kyron Horman is still missing in 2019. We take a look at the case as it has progressed over the years, the main suspect, and the frustrating lack of physical evidence as to where Kyron may be. If you think you have any information regarding Kyron’s disappearance, you can contact the tip line (503-988-0560) or email tips@bringkyronhome.org. Please consider supporting the show with a review, or by signing up to Patreon. Socials: Insta @twogirlspodcast, twitter @twogirlspod1 and email twogirlsonemurder@gmail.com Show notes: https://web.archive.org/web/20151207233654/http://media.oregonlive.com/portland_impact/other/DeDe-watermarked-1.pdf - (DeDe Spicher deposition discussed) http://www.thekhf.org/missing-children/kyronhorman https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2019/06/kyron-horman-search-narrowed-to-less-than-100-acres-mother-says.html https://katu.com/news/local/kyron-hormans-mother-works-with-best-selling-author-on-book-about-sons-disappearance https://web.archive.org/web/20180705180221/https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/02/horman_case_judge_will_restric.html https://archive.ph/20130127045541/http://www.katu.com/news/local/99151549.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mystery-figure-emerging-in-kyron-horman-case/ https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2010/06/kyron_hormans_blended_family_f.html