The Murder of Jane Bashara

January 15, 2020 Nina

In January of 2012, Grosse Pointe Park resident Jane Bashara was found dead in her Mercedes SUV, the vehicle abandoned in a Detroit alley miles from her home.

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Bob Bashara is housed at the Ryan Correctional Facility in Detroit Michigan.

Special thanks to Miranda Micronaut for discussing the BDSM community and sharing her knowledge and experience. Any errors in the episode are mine.

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Sources used in this episode –

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Research provided by Haley Gray

Missing in Georgia – aida Calfee

January 7, 2020 Nina

The first week of October, 1981, Aida Marie Calfee was traveling with her boyfriend and coworker, James Pruitt. Pruitt would tell authorities that they argued and she left his car, announcing she would “hitch a ride” back to her home.

Calfee would never be seen again. Oddly enough, her disappearance happened days before she was set to testify against Pruitt for a July 12, 1981 assault against her.

If you have information on her case, please contact The Lumpkin County Sheriff.
Phone: 706-864-0414

Have you seen Aida Marie Calfee? Missing since October, 1981

Sources:

http://charleyproject.org/case/aida-ruth-calfee

https://law.justia.com/cases/georgia/court-of-appeals/1982/64904.html

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62274423/aida-ruth-calfee

Also the Atlanta Journal Constitution from 1981 and 1982.

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The Sunday Morning Slasher

December 15, 2019 Nina

Terrifying and prolific are two words used to describe American Serial Killer Coral Eugene Watts. Join us as we explore his life and many crimes.

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SOURCES/ADDITIONAL READING

Ann Arbor District Library archives

Justia – Michigan V Watts

You Tube – Cold Case Files

Krauseneck and Holzbach

December 1, 2019 Nina

This episode looks at the 1982 murder of Cathleen Schlosser Krauseneck, a Mt Clemens native (and graduate of Mt Clemens HS, class of 1970) in Brighton, NY. In November of 2019, her husband, James Krauseneck Jr was arrested and charged in her death.

We also explore the as yet unsolved February 1991 murder of Jill Holzbach in the parking lot of the Jackson Ohio police department.

Both of these women were 29 years old at the time of their deaths. Each had one child, a daughter, and in each case, the husband was the prime suspect, although, in the murder of Jill Holzbach, there is more to consider.

Additional reading:

Krauseneck – Democrat and Chronicle Story from 2019
Holzbach – Canton Rep story from 2011
Casetext Holzbach v Township

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Shaylene Farrell

November 15, 2019 Nina

August 1994, Piqua Ohio. 18 year old Shaylene Farrell invites her siblings to come to the store with her for a quick errand. They decline so she heads out on her own, a trip from which she will never return. While there are a pair of suspects in her disappearance and presumed murder, no one was ever named publicly. In 25 years of searching and investigation, police have yet to make an arrest in her case.

Shaylene Farrell, forever 18 years old.

If you have information on the disappearance of Shaylene Farrell, please contact Piqua police. 937-778-2027

Also mentioned this episode, the unresolved disappearance of 26 year old George Gall. The unexplained death of Paul Barrett.

In this week’s episode we feature the work of Private Investigations for the Missing. An organization founded by Bruce Maitland, his daughter, Brianna, vanished in 2004.

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Missing in Michigan – Tonia Stiles

November 1, 2019 Nina

34 year old Tonia Stiles (also known as Renee Whitehill) was last seen in Grass Lake Michigan (near Jackson) on November 10, 2010.

Tonia had struggled with alcohol addiction in the past, but in late 2010, she was sober and getting her life in order. Tonia was a mother of two young children from her first marriage

At the time of her disappearance, Tonia was sharing a home with her boyfriend, Scott S Cassidy and a roommate.

The room mate told police that Scott and Tonia were arguing about finances the day she went missing.

On November 24, 2010, police arrested Scott Cassidy for auto theft. Because he had a record, including drug offenses and home invasion, he was jailed. On December 3, 2010, Cassidy died by suicide.

At the time of her disappearance, Tonia was about 5’5
with long brown hair, blue eyes and an average build.

her case is being handled by Michigan State Police Jackson Post
(517) 780-4580

additional reading:

MLive Story

Tonia Renee Stiles

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who killed me? Akita Ervin

November 1, 2019 Nina

In the summer of 1992, 15 year old Akita Ervin lived in a mobile home in White Lake Township, Michigan with her mother and her mother’s live in boyfriend. While Akita had a history of running away, there was more to the story, and that became terrifyingly clear when her decomposed remains were discovered in late June.

If you have information on her death, please contact White Lake Township Police

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Missing in Michigan – lost girls

October 15, 2019 Nina

This is another Missing in Michigan episode, covering two cases that need more attention, but lack information to make them appropriate for a stand alone episode.

This young woman introduced herself as “Bill” less than 24 hours before she died in a Highland Park home.

Tammy Sue Clements is missing, details in her case are hard to find.

We’re talking about the unidentified person known only as “Bill” who was found in Highland Park in March of 1976, and the unresolved disappearance of Tammy Sue Clements who vanished from….Michigan, or maybe Nebraska, or possibly California in 1980. Or was it 1981? 1982? We simply don’t know, but we’d like to find out! #MISSING #DOE #UNRESOLVED #DETROIT #MICHIGAN #NEBRASKA #UNIDENTIFIED #DNA

Bill’s NAMUS profile

Tammy Sue Clements – Charley Project

Southern True Crime Podcast Meet Up 10-26-19 Charleston SC

True Crime Podcast Festival, KCMO July 2020

The murder of Vicki Cozzy HARSHMAN

October 1, 2019 Nina

in 1991 Vicki Harshman was worked the overnight shift at the Holiday Inn (Holidome) in Lebanon Indiana. In the course of her shift, she would be robbed, attacked and murdered.

Her death bore several strange similarities to the Days Inn Murders of 1989, (I-65 killer) but her death was the work of an as yet unidentified killer.

If you have information on her death, please contact Det. DIckerson of the Lebanon Police 765-482-8879

Additional reading – American Crime Journal

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Victoria Cozzy Harshman

The Melvindale trio

September 15, 2019 Nina

This episode is a trip in the way back machine, because we’re going way, way back to the late 1930’s for a disappearance that baffles Detroiters to this day!

Artie Maybe, 42, Margaret Reddon, 35 and Thomas Lorimer, the 24 year old married father of a two year old girl, vanished after a night out at a local tavern.

Despite years of searches, offers of cash rewards and trips across the country to run down leads, no sight of the Melvindale Trio was ever found.

Sources/Additional Reading:

Downriver back in the Days

News Herald Story – 75th anniversary

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Jayme Bryant – Missing in Michigan

September 1, 2019 Nina

The last weekend of June, 2013, 25 year old Jayme Vaughn Bryant disappeared from downtown Kalamazoo. In the six years since he was last seen, there have been no sightings.

Jayme suffered injuries sustained in a fall, but his glasses were not broken. This is one of the last known pictures of Jayme V. Bryant

If you have information on his whereabouts, please contact Detective Rivard of the Kalamazoo Public Safety Dept. at (269) 337-8139

There is a Facebook group dedicated to Jayme’s case. View it here.

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Hit & Run- the death of Greg Mcroberts

August 15, 2019 Nina

December 12, 1991 24 year old Greg McRoberts leaves home on his bicycle to repair a broken down car. When he doesn’t return home, searches are organized to find him, but there is no sign of the young father.

24 year old Greg McRoberts

When his body is discovered a month later, there are more questions than answers.

In 2005 a letter arrives at the home of Greg’s parents, written by the person who struck Greg with their car on a dark December evening.

Page one

Page two

Additional Reading:

Defrosting Cold Cases

Midland County Sheriff’s Page – see photo of possible vehicle HERE

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120 William Bradford Bishop

August 1, 2019 Nina

This is a special LIVE episode recorded at the True Crime Podcast Festival in Chicago Illinois on Saturday July 13, 2019

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119 Teleka patrick

July 19, 2019 Nina Innsted

In 2013, Teleka Patrick had it all, the beautiful, young doctor was settling in to Kalamazoo Michigan, Borgess Hospital, where she would do her residency.

Sadly, in private, she was unraveling, and in December, she was gone.

What happened to Teleka Patrick?

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118 Shawn Raymond

July 4, 2019 Nina Innsted

The summer of 1983 was a special time in the life of Shawn Raymond, he graduated from high school, came out to his family, and disappeared without a trace. It would take decades, and the work of one state trooper to bring Shawn home. His death and disappearance remain unsolved. If you have information about the death of Shawn Raymond, contact Lt. Young of the Michigan State Police, Flint Post.

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117 Carmen van huss

June 15, 2019 Nina Innsted

In March of 1993 Carmen Van Huss invites an unknown male back to her studio apartment in Indianapolis, the two have a beer, share a meal and Carmen pays for this dinner with her life.

Her case is being actively investigated by Lt. Will Carter of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Carmen was 19 years old at the time of her murder.

Additional reading:

Indy Star

Justice for Carmen Van Huss (Facebook)

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116 Kelly Boyce Hurlbert

June 14, 2019 Nina Innsted

July 2013, Northern Michigan native Kelly Boyce Hurlbert is taking her bike home after work when she is struck by a vehicle and dragged. Her injuries will prove fatal. Was this a hit and run? Or something more sinister? This episode written by Micheal Whelan.

If you have tips or information email: TCPDTips@traversecitymi.gov or contact contact the Traverse City Police Department at 231-995-5150.

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Additional reading:
9 & 10 News story

Record Eagle Story

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115 The murder of Terry Sutter

May 15, 2019 Nina Innsted

Labor day weekend, 1973. Fifteen year old Terry Sutter sets out for a party, he’s last seen entering the woods near Frankfort, Michigan with a six pack of beer.

The next morning, his brutally beaten and partially dressed body will be found at the bottom of a bluff on the edge of Lake Michigan.

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114 The Mother’s Day Murders

May 1, 2019 Nina Innsted

In May of 1982, someone locked Timothy Fowler and David Cole in a room, poured gasoline on the floor and threw a match. The murders remain unsolved.

This episode features an interview with Timothy’s little sister.

Additional Reading:

Join the Facebook group

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113 The stuart Family Murders

April 15, 2019 Nina Innsted

On Valentine’s Day 2018 45 year old Lauren Stuart of Keego Harbor, Michigan set in motion a plan that would lead to the violent destruction of her entire family.

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112 Connie Royce – Missing in Michigan

March 18, 2019 Nina Innsted

On June 1, 1990, 24 year old Connie Royce went to the Hayloft Bar in Mt Clemens, Michigan. She was on a date with a new guy, Greg, and Greg’s friend, “Brad” tagged along.

About 11pm, while Greg was in the restroom, Connie fled the bar, carrying her shoes. She left her handbag behind. Connie would never be seen again.

Her case is under the jurisdiction of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department.

Connie (Bostic) Royce went missing on June 1, 1990

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111 The Murder of Ally Brueger

March 5, 2019 Nina Innsted

On a Sunny day in July 2016, 31 year old Alexandra “Ally” Brueger was out for a 10 mile run in the community near the home she shared with her parents in Rose Township, Michigan. The quiet afternoon was shattered by four blasts from a shotgun, the last shot reaching it’s mark, striking Ally Brueger and ending her life. Her case remains unsolved. #Murder #Michigan #Unsolved #Shotgun

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110 Bill Barilko

February 18, 2019 Nina Innsted

In 1951, Toronto Maple Leaf player, 24 year old Bill Barilko scored the game winning goal in overtime during the last game of the Stanley Cup Finals. He flung himself across the ice, tucking a quick backhand over the shoulder of the Montreal goalie, giving the Leafs their fourth Stanley Cup win in five years.

A few months later, Barilko disappeared, taking the Leafs winning streak with him. The Leafs would not win another cup until 1962, within weeks of Barilko’s return home.

His story is immortalized in song, 50 Mission Cap, by The Tragically Hip.

Additional reading:

Londoner played with Barilko

Leafs legend comes to life in sister’s scrapbooks

Kevin Shea’s book Barilko: without a trace

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109 Missing in Michigan Justin HOlt

February 4, 2019 Nina Innsted

On January 3, 2018 Justin Holt returned home after visiting with his brother. He made it inside the house because his shoes, glasses and cigarettes were found there. Justin Holt has never been seen again.

His case is being handled by the Muskegon County Sheriff

Additional reading:

Intensive Search Continues

One year, no answers

108 The murder of Cynthia Miller

January 21, 2019 Nina Innsted

August, 1981 27-year-old Cynthia Jane Miller of Beckley West Virginia is shot to death in her home just hours before her wedding. Who murdered her? Why has the case gone unsolved for so long?

Her slaying wasn’t the only violent death in Beckley that year.

Raleigh County Magistrate Nancy Sparks McMillan was murdered in her home, just one block away from where Miller resided, in December, 1981.

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Yearbook photo of Cynthia Jane Miller

Nancy Starks McMillan was murdered in December 1981

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107 The murder of Barbara Barnes

January 7, 2019 Nina Innsted

On December 7, 1995 13 year old Barbara Barnes left her Euclid St apartment in Steubenville Ohio on her way to school. She never arrived. Her body would be found two months later, 40 miles away in Pennsylvania. Her killer has never been caught.

Source: Wikipedia

While attention focused on her family, particularly her uncle, Louis Boyce, this episode looks at another suspect, a local man named Richard Kolling.

If you have information on the murder of Barbara Barnes, please contact Steubenville Police.

Richard Kolling faced rape charges for his assault of Barbara’s 10 year old sister.

102 Bonus episode – Already Gone with Death’s Door Podcast

December 12, 2018 Nina Innsted

Enjoy this bonus crossover episode where I guest on the Death’s Door Podcast. Recorded LIVE in Cincinnati at the History Dweeb’s podcast event.

Missing in Michigan – Jody Lynn Brant

December 3, 2018 Nina Innsted

Episode 106 – Memorial Day weekend, 1994. Sixteen year old Jody Lynn Brant leaves her home in Gwinnett County Georgia to make the 12 hour drive north to Oakland County Michigan.

Jody Brant, age 16, 1994.

She’s planning to spend the long weekend with her cousins in the Pontiac area. Jody never arrives and days later, her car is found torched in a remote part of Monroe County Michigan.

If you have information about Jody’s case, please contact the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.

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Additional reading:

The Charley Project

June 1994 article from The Toledo Blade

105 The Crash of Northwest Flight 255

November 19, 2018 Nina Innsted

On August 16, 1987 Northwest Airlines Flight 255, traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Phoenix Arizona crashed 14 seconds after take off.

At the time of the accident, it was the second deadliest crash in US aviation history. Here is the story of the flight, her passengers and why this tragedy was avoidable.

aftermath

Four year old Cecilia Cichan would survive the crash, but her parents and brother were not as fortunate.

Additional Reading:

Downriver things: Flight 255. Lots of info and pictures.

National Transportation Safety Board findings on the crash. Long, detailed, technical information.

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104 The Murder of Becky Stowe

November 5, 2018 Nina Innsted

In July of 1993 15 year old Becky Stowe disappeared from her friends house near Niles, Michigan. While law enforcement, her family and the community searched for her, a teenage boy, a “friend” of Becky’s, knew the truth.

Becky Stowe, 1992

103 Missing in Michigan – Bernice Gray

October 19, 2018 Nina Innsted

On the morning of December 26, 1991 Bernice Gray dropped her toddler daughter off at day care and headed for work. Gray didn’t arrive at work, and wouldn’t be seen again. Days later her bloodstained car was found abandoned in Detroit.

Bernice Gray was last seen on December 26, 1991 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

It would take a decade for the man responsible for her disappearance and murder to be brought to justice.

Additional reading:

The Charley Project

Podcast

101 Missing in Michigan: Carlee Jade Morse

October 1, 2018 Nina Innsted

On a warm August night in 2010, 15 year old Carlee Jade Morse of Westland stepped out of her apartment to speak with a friend. She would never be seen alive again.

Justin Yoshikawa and Nick Cottrell are currently in prison for her murder, but no sign of the missing teenager has ever been found.

Carlee Morse, just weeks before she vanished.

Special thanks to Westland Police for their assistance in creating this episode. If you have information as to the whereabouts of Carlee Morse’s body, please contact them at 734-722-9600

100 The Gravlin Family Murder

September 12, 2018 Nina Innsted

Troy Michigan, September, 1964 – Estranged from his wife and desperate to avoid a divorce, a mentally unstable man does the unthinkable.

William Gravlin in custody.

Troy Officer George Reed keeps onlookers away from the site of the killings

Special thanks to Sam Kulper and CD Luck for providing additional voices this episode.

99 The Many Crimes of Byron Hoffmeister

August 29, 2018 Nina Innsted

Much of my childhood was spent in and around the little town of Berkley, Michigan. My uncle was Berkley High School, class of ’65. One of his classmates was Byron Hoffmeister. I’d heard him mention Hoffmeister over the years, what a “bad guy” he was, but until I dug into this episode, I had no idea.

Join us as we explore the life and many crimes of Berkley’s own Byron Hoffmeister.

yearbook photo of Hoffmeister

The 1968 plea deal that allowed Hoffmeister to be out on the streets by 1971

98 The Murder of Monica Hockey

August 14, 2018 Nina Innsted

Labor Day weekend of 1979, the body of Monica Hockey is discovered by the side of the road in Clarkston, Michigan. She’s been beaten, stabbed and her killers attempted to break both of her legs.

A murder so disturbing, so violent, that prosecutors lobby for the return of the death penalty.

**listener discretion advised**

Yearbook photo circa 1977

Additional Reading:

The Hockeys – A study in courage

97 The murder of Gail and Ricky Brink

August 3, 2018 Nina Innsted

On Monday November 23, 1987 the bodies of Gail and Ricky Brink are discovered in their Holland Township (Michigan) home. Twenty two year old Gail and 29 year old Ricky were each shot multiple times, likely in the small hours of Sunday November 22.

Ricky and Gail in 1987

It will take 25 years for their killer to be brought to justice.

This week’s promo from Pretend Radio

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Research and additional reading:

“A brutal execution” – MLive story

Witnesses describe Gail and Rick’s last day alive – Holland Sentinel

“We finally got him” says sister of Ryan Wyngarden – MLive story

96 The Death of Officer Martin Chivas

July 4, 2018 Nina Innsted

Officer Chivas in 1973

In April of 1974 two prisoners walked away from the Magnum Prison Farm near Marquette Michigan. They embarked on a 55 hour crime spree that involved kidnapping, robbery and murder. The spree culminated in the deaths of three people, including Troy Michigan Police Officer Martin “Marty” Chivas.

Episode includes an interview with Troy Mayor Dane Slater, who worked with Martin Chivas in 1974.

Officer Down Memorial Page

Troy Police Twitter Post with photo

Oakland County 115 news story

Memorial Day story, Troy Remembers

Promos: Targeted Podcast, Crimesphere Podcast

95 The Paulson Family Murder

June 20, 2018 Nina Innsted

The Robert Paulson family.

In March, 1982 someone entered the Paulson family home in a rural part of Allendale Township, Michigan. Using a .22 caliber weapon he shot and killed all five members of the family, then set the house on fire.

The killer, Maris Karklins, would not be captured until July 1982 when he fatally shot his mother in the Karlklins family home.

Andris Karklins, the younger brother of Maris was a talented guitarist who was on tour at the time of the slayings.

If you have questions about mental illness, or need support please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Additional reading:

Allendale Murder suspect arraigned

Wright Township Slayings touch off memory of 1982 murders…

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Don’t talk to Strangers

June 13, 2018 Nina Innsted

Don’t talk to Strangers – The Oakland County Child Murders is a limited run podcast focused on eight child murders that took place in and around south Oakland County between January 1, 1976 and March 16, 1977. Four of these murders appear to be the work of an as yet unidentified serial killer known as the Oakland County Child Killer.

visit our website

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94 Chelsea Small

June 6, 2018 Nina Innsted

On November 12, 2013 Chelsea Small was working at the Advance America store in Taylor, Michigan. During a robbery she was shot twice and her killer made off with $200 in cash. Despite video and images of the killer, he remains at large.

30 year old Chelsea Small left behind two children.

Surveillance video of killer

do you recognize this man?

If you have information please contact Detective Jones at the Taylor Police Department 734-287-6550 or Crimestoppers at 1-800- SPEAK UP

Advance America is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of her killer.

This week’s promo from the 36 Times Podcast.

Stories of the missing, the murdered, the mysterious and the lost.