A Thousand Miles of True Crime

Rasheem Carter was a 25 year old black man who suspiciously went missing from Taylorsville Mississippi on Oct 2nd 2022 after reporting to police that he was being targeted by several white men threatening to harm him and calling him racial slurs. Some of Raheem's remains would be discovered on the private property of a Taylorsville resident a month later, decapitated and dismembered. What really happened to Rasheem Carter?

Madeleine Beth McCann was the 3 year old British girl who went missing from her bed in a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal. Millions of dollars and countless hours have been put into the search of the missing girl. Although there have been many suspects including Madeline’s parents Cate and Jerry McCann, no one has been officially charged. In 2022, German prosecutors said they had "concrete evidence" that Christian Brueckner murdered Madeline. His cell phone shows He was near Praia da Luz resort on May 3, 2007. The case is back in the media because Julia Wendell, 21 created an instagram account claiming that she is Madeline McCann. She is now working with a private investigator to have her DNA tested. References “About Us: | Findmadeleine.com.” Findmadeleine.com, findmadeleine.com/about_us/madeleines-fund.html. Accessed 13 Mar. 2023. Griffiths, Emmy. “Madeleine McCann Found? DNA Test Request for Woman Claiming to Be Missing Girl Explained.” HELLO!, 20 Feb. 2023, www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230220164833/madeleine-mccann-dna-test-julie-wendall-explained/. Madeleine McCann /// Part 2 /// 121. 4 July 2017, www.stitcher.com/show/true-crime-garage/episode/madeleine-mccann-part-2-121-200168737. Mccann, Kate. Madeleine : Our Daughter’s Disappearance and the Continuing Search for Her. Transworld Digital, 2011. SAUNOKONOKO, Mark. “Madeleine McCann Case ‘Set to Be Shut Down’ by UK Police.” Www.9news.com.au, 22 Mar. 2022, www.9news.com.au/world/madeleine-mccann-operation-grange-investigation-will-be-closed-reports/2a5da18a-92cc-4bf5-ac22-14760d696431.

On February 14th 2008, Steven Kazmierczac started shooting at students in Cole Hall, at Northern Illinois University. After 5 minutes and 50 rounds the gunman shoots himself; 5 would lose their lives and 18 were injured. We will take a deep dive into the mental state of Seven. Megan from The Nerd Cantina joins us to share her first hand account of that day at NIU.  Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace and Daniel Parmenter will never be forgotten. Works Cited “Catalina Garcia Biography - NIU - Forward, Together Forward.” Northern Illinois University, www.niu.edu/forward/bios/garcia.shtml. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023. Danahey, Mike. “Friends Remember Carpentersville Teen Ryanne Mace, Killed in NIU Shooting.” Chicago Tribune, 2 Summer 2018, www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-b-ryanne-mace-st-0211-20180213-story.html. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023. “Gayle Dubowski Biography - NIU - Forward, Together Forward.” Northern Illinois University, www.niu.edu/forward/bios/dubowski.shtml. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023. Grasgreen, Allie. ““Last Day on Earth.”” Inside Higher Ed, 11 Oct. 2011, www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/11/last-day-earth. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023. Vann, David. “Portrait of the School Shooter as a Young Man.” Esquire, 12 Feb. 2009, www.esquire.com/news-politics/a4863/steven-kazmierczak-0808/. Violence, Stop Gun. “Making Sense of the NIU Tragedy.” The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, 24 Oct. 2011, www.csgv.org/making-sense-of-the-niu-tragedy/. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023. Wang, Judy. ““Feels like Yesterday”: NIU Mass Shooting Survivor Reflects on 13th Anniversary.” WGN-TV, 15 Feb. 2021, wgntv.com/news/feels-like-yesterday-niu-mass-shooting-survivor-reflects-on-13th-anniversary/. Accessed 14 Feb. 2023.

Orion Krause, a 22-year-old from Rockport, Maine killed his mother, his grandparents and their caretaker at the 80 Common St. home. What made this young musician and Oberland graduate take the life of 4 people with a baseball bat? Join us as we take a deep dive into this Groton, Massachusetts tragedy. Works Cited Acquisto, Alex. ““Another Person Came Out,” Father Says of Son Accused of Killing Four.” Bangor Daily News, 14 Sept. 2017, www.bangordailynews.com/2017/09/14/news/another-person-came-out-father-says-of-son-accused-of-killing-four/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2022. Archive, View Author, et al. Orion Krause Pleads Guilty to Quadruple Murder with Baseball Bat. 3 Sept. 2021, nypost.com/2021/09/02/orion-krause-pleads-guilty-to-quadruple-murder-with-baseball-bat/. Accessed 28 Nov. 2022. Boudet, Mike. “Sword and Scale Episode 214.” Www.swordandscale.com, www.swordandscale.com/Sword-and-Scale-Episode-214. Accessed 28 Nov. 2022. “Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Baseball Bat Killings of 4.” The Patriot Ledger, www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2021/09/02/maine-man-pleads-guilty-killing-four-baseball-bat/5702607001/. Accessed 28 Nov. 2022. mhanson@masslive.com, Melissa Hanson |. “What We Know: Groton Quadruple Murder.” Masslive, 12 Sept. 2017, www.masslive.com/news/2017/09/orion_krause_accused_of_killin.html. Accessed 27 Nov. 2022.

On November 9, 1971, John List methodically murdered his entire immediate family in their Westfield, New Jersey mansion. Find out the shocking reason this devout Lutheran killed his 3 children. After placing the bodies on sleeping bags in the ballroom, List disappeared. Finally after 18 years on the run, America’s Most Wanted was able to assist in capturing this mass murderer. “The Watcher”, Netflix’s newest mystery thriller, includes parts of the List family murder throughout the series.

Update: The skeletal remains in the Yakima River of Lucian Munguia. Police said based on the autopsy results, nothing indicates that criminal actions led to the child's death. Our hearts and prayers are with the family!  Five year old Lucian Mungia went missing from the Sarge Hubbard Park in Yakima, Washington on September 10th, 2022. One second he was playing and the next he seemed to have vanished with no clue to which direction he went. After many resources were exhausted searching for Lucian the family believes he has been abducted. Lucian is autistic and non-verbal Brown, shoulder length, curly hair 4 ft tall and 50 pounds 1 Freckle under his left eye The family is now offering a $10,000 reward for the safe return or information resulting in the safe return of Lucian James Munguia. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Lucian please contact 911, your local FBI office or the Finding Lucian Facebook page. Even if you are not in the Yakima area you can help by: Post/hang flier  Sharing this information Joining the Finding Lucian Facebook page GoFundMe created by Amy Bailey

Oct 31st 1974 Ronald O'Bryan thought he could use Halloween to mask his sinister plan of murdering his 8 year old son Timothy using cyanide, to cash in on his life insurance policies. In this episode we discuss the man who killed Halloween, aka The Candyman.   References:  Newspapers.com  Deer Park Progress  Fort Worth Star-Telegram

We cover a case out of Austin Texas. Linda Collins Coleman was murdered by Maurice Sword on Sept 17th 1988. Linda's youngest daughter Alisha shares her mothers story as told to her by her family members. The episode continues following Maurice's release in 2019 and his vicious attacks on another woman earlier this year. References: https://statesman.newsbank.com/doc/news/0EAD8950C7F6F582?search_terms= Florida Department of Corrections Texas Department of Criminal Justice Criminal Conviction History Name Search Florida Department of Law Enforcement

On this episode we discuss the rise and fall of R. Kelly. The man who some believe to be a musical genius and the King of R&B. His music career continued to excel all while he was sexually, emotionally and physically abusing countless people at the same time. We talk about how he transitions from victim to perpetrator.  References: Nigel Bellis, Astral Finnie, (2019). Surviving R. Kelly. Lifetime Nigel Bellis, Astral Finnie, (2020). Surviving R. Kelly. Lifetime Andrea Kelly Details Allegations Of Abuse By Ex-Husband R. Kelly | The View. (2018, October 4). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFpcvwPrbR8 CBS News. (2021, September 30). Azriel Clary, who defended R. Kelly in 2019 interview, says the singer coached her on what to say. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/azriel-clary-r-kelly-accuser-gayle-king-interview/ Danielle, B. (2020, December 7). Op-Ed: Yes, R. Kelly Is Trash, But So Are Those Who Enabled Him. Essence. https://www.essence.com/entertainment/r-kelly-is-trash-but-so-are-those-who-enabled-him/ DeRogatis, J. (2017, July 12). Timeline: The Life And Career Of R. Kelly. WBEZ Chicago. https://www.wbez.org/stories/timeline-the-life-and-career-of-r-kelly/f6aed43d-d7a4-418c-b707-385640a43dfb Heath, C. (2016, January 20). The Confessions Of R. Kelly. GQ. https://www.gq.com/story/r-kelly-confessions Lisa Van Allen on R. Kelly, Aaliyah, Aaliyah’s Mother, Arrests, Trial (Full Interview). (2019, March 20). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COanAq2iUF4 R. KELLY AND MGM WINNERS ON BIG BREAK. (2007, January 31). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AND9B3FRQo R Kelly Full Interview with Tavis Smiley. (2019, February 5). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCRTU4gJ6Ks R. Kelly tape; reporter Jim DeRogatis recounts how it began. (2022, August 26). Chicago Sun-Times. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/8/26/23323384/rkelly-tapes-jim-derogatis-sparkle-stephanie-edwards-ian-alexander-abdon-pallasch Savage, B. M. (2022, June 29). R. Kelly: The history of allegations against him. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40635526 Staff, C. T. (2021, October 20). R. Kelly timeline: Chicago upbringing, rapid rise to stardom and years of sexual abuse charges, suits and rumors, conviction. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-viz-r-kelly-timeline-htmlstory.html Taylor, S. T. (2021, August 10). MUSIC MAN. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-10-02-9203300009-story.html White, A. (2021, August 4). R Kelly finally admits to ‘underage sexual contact’ with Aaliyah. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/r-kelly-aaliyah-relationship-b1896521.html Wikipedia contributors. (2022, August 26). Aaliyah. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaliyah

This week we cover the trial and execution of John Wayne Gacy. We start with the murder of Robert Piest and cover Gacy’s downfall. We detail the cops investigation and the moments leading up to Gacy’s arrest and his life in jail. References Amirante, S., & Broderick, D. (2011). John Wayne Gacy defending a monster. Skyhorse Pub Co Inc. Blackhurst, R. (2021, March 21). John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise (No. 1-4) [Docuseries]. Peacock. The chilling of one of the worlds most notorious serial killers told through his own words. Growing Up with John Wayne Gacy. (2010, February 17). Oprah.com. https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/johny-wayne-gacys-sister-speaks-out/all Kozenczak, J. R., & Kozenczak, K. M. (2011). The Chicago killer : the hunt for serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Xlibris. Moose International-About Us. (n.d.). Moose International. https://www.mooseintl.org/about-us/ Rumore, K. (2018). Chicago Tribune - We are currently unavailable in your region. Chicagotribune.com. https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-john-wayne-gacy-timeline-htmlstory.html Sullivan, T., & Maiken, P. T. (2013). Killer clown : the John Wayne Gacy murder. Pinnacle Books.

This week we cover each of John Wayne Gacy’s known victims. Learn more about their lives and how they possibly encountered the killer clown. It is important to remember each and everyone of the boys that have been harmed by this horrific serial killer. Timothy Jack McCoy, 16, murdered on 3 January 1972, John Butkovich, 18, murdered on 31 July 1975 Darrell Julius Samson, 18, murdered on 6 April 1976 Randall Wayne Reffett, 15, murdered on 14 May 1976 Samuel G Dodd Stapleton, 14, murdered on 14 May 1976 Michael Lawrence Bonnin, 17, murdered on 3 June 1976 William Huey Carroll Jr, 16, murdered on 13 June 1976 James Byron Haakenson, 16, murdered on 5 August 1976 Rick Louis Johnston, 17, murdered on 6 August 1976 Kenneth Ray Parker, 16, murdered on 24 October 1976 Michael M Marino, 14, murdered on 24 October 1976 William George Bundy, 19, murdered on 26 October 1976 Francis Wayne Alexander, 21, murdered on 1 December 1976 Gregory John Godzik, 17, murdered on 12 December 1976, John Alan Szyc, 19, murdered on 20 January 1977 Jon Steven Prestidge, 20, murdered on 15 March 1977 Matthew Walter Bowman, 19, murdered on 5 July 1977 Robert Edward Gilroy Jr, 18, murdered on 15 September 1977 John Antheney Mowery, 19, murdered on 25 September 1977 Russell Lloyd Nelson, 21, murdered on 17 October 1977 Robert David Winch, 16, murdered on 10 November 1977 Tommy Joe Boling, 20, murdered on 18 November 1877 David Paul Talsma, 19, murdered on 9 December 1977 William Wayne Kindred, 19, murdered on 16 February 1978 Timothy David O’Rourke, 20, murdered 16 – 23 June 1978 Frank William Landingin, 19, murdered on 4 November 1978 James Mazzara, 20, murdered on 24 November 1978 Robert Jerome Piest, 15, murdered on 11 December 1978 The details of the five unidentified victims are: Male aged 14–18, murdered 3 January 1972 – 31 July 1975 Male aged 23–30, murdered 13 June – 5 August 1976 Male aged 17–22, murdered 6 August – 5 October 1976 Male aged 15–24, murdered 6 August – 24 October Male aged 17–21, murdered 15 March – 5 July 1977

This week we cover the mysterious case of The Watcher House. Maria and Derek Broaddus found their dream house on 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey. Just days after purchasing their new home the family received threatening letter addressed to The New Owners. After a series of letters listing out the names of the three Bradduss children and referencing the excitement for young blood they realized there was no way they could ever move into the house. Please join us as we take a deep dive into all of the theories and timeline of The Watchers terror.  We can't wait for The Watcher series to be available on Netflix. 

This week we cover the abduction and murder of Carla Walker. A case that wasn't solved for 46 years. A suspect that was living not far from where the abduction occurred. Thanks to Othram, a company that uses forensic genealogy to solve unsolved cases amongst other geneological solutions, Paul Holes the master detective that he is and Fort Worth never forgetting about what happened to Carla Walker in 1974, the case has finally been solved. There are several other victims whose murders are similar to Carla's that have yet to be solved. May there be justice in those cases soon.

This week we cover the disappearance and murder of Tara Grinstead, a teacher and former beauty queen. We take a deep dive into the case right as trial starts for Ryan Duke at the Irwin County Courthouse in Ocilla, Tara's alleged murder. We also explore why this might be a case of a false confession after Ryan was possibly setup by his own friend Bo Dukes.  We also recap some of the highlights from CrimeCon in Las Vegas, such as hearing from John Ramsey and meeting The Prosecutors.

Kristin and Ashlee discuss the horrifying murders committed by Edmund Kemper. Best known as the Co-Ed Killer. A serial killer whose victims weren't just innocent co-ed's. 

Ashlee and Kristen cover the tragic shooting of the mass murder at a Lane Bryant in Tinley Park, Illinois, on February 2, 2008. Jennifer Bishop (34), Carrie Chiuso (33), Rhoda McFarland (42), Sarah Szafranski (22), and Connie Woolfolk (37) were all found deceased by police. The gunman was described as a black man with thick, cornrowed hair with one braid on the right side of his face, with green beads. Police still believe this was a robbery gone wrong.  There is a $100,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of this gunman.  Anyone with information about the murders is asked to call the Tinley Park Department's tip hotline at (708) 444-5394 or send an email to lanebryant.tipline@tinleypark.org. All information provided to the tip line will be kept confidential.

Kristin and Ashlee discuss the tragic murder suicide of the Hart Family. This sad case of abuse the children experienced to the horrific day when the two people who vowed to keep them safe took their young, innocent lives.

Join Ashlee and Kristen as they cover the alleged suicide of Rebecca Zahau. She was found hanging at the Sparkles Mansion in Coronado, California, on July 13th, 2011. This was two days after 6-year-old Max Shacknai, the son of her boyfriend Jonah Shacknai, had fallen from the staircase of the mansion and was in critical condition in a hospital. Were these both tragic accidents or was there foul play involved.

Kristin and Ashlee discuss the tragic deaths of Lauren Smith Fields and Peter Bernardo Spencer. Both cases have sparked media outrage on the mishandling of both investigations by police. Neither investigation has lead to any suspects in custody. What happened to Lauren Smith Fields? Why is the person who admitted to shooting Peter Bernardo Spencer not in custody? 

Ashlee takes us through the tragic love story of Addie Hall and Zack Bowen. Zack left a written confession to the police letting them know he killed his girl friend, and then took his own life. Is this a clear case of untreated mental illness, or is there something more sinister at play. This brutal case takes place in New Orleans right after Hurricane Katrina and is often referred to as the Katrina Cannibal.