In 1952 Marquette Michigan was rocked by the murder of a barkeep by an airman from KI Sawyer AFB. In 1988 another murder shocked the community.
Join us as we discuss the murder of Maurice Chenoweth and the stabbing death of Paul Girard.
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The Oakland County Child Killer – Part Two
This is the second episode in a series about the Oakland County Child Killer.
Between 1976 and 1977 four children were abducted and murdered. Mark Stebbins, Jill Robinson, Kristine Mihelich and Timothy King. They were held from 3.5 – 19 days. Their deaths were considered the work of a killer or perhaps a team of killers working together.
Forty years later and law enforcement is no closer to closing the case. We look at the victims, the crimes, the investigators and the families left behind.
If you would like to take a closer look at happenings around the periphery of the case:
North Fox Island – When history turns out to be not so nice
Catherine Broad – A blog run by the sister of Timothy King
A father’s story – Written by Barry King, father of Timothy King
Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper holds a press conference in response to $100M lawsuit.
Listen to PART TWO
Or, for a deep dive into this case, check out Don’t Talk to Strangers, also hosted by Nina Innsted.
Music: Luke Superior https://soundcloud.com/lukesuperior
The Oakland County Child Killer
Season 3, episode 1
Oakland County, Michigan. Between 1976 and 1977 four children were abducted and murdered. Mark Stebbins, Jill Robinson, Kristine Mihelich and Timothy King. They were held from 3.5 – 19 days. Their deaths were considered the work of a killer or perhaps a team of killers working together.
Forty years later and law enforcement is no closer to closing the case. We look at the victims, the crimes, the investigators and the families left behind.
Listen to PART ONE
Or, for a deep dive into this case, check out Don’t Talk to Strangers, also hosted by Nina Innsted.
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True Crime Broad Cast – Author Jeni Decker
On a January afternoon in 1983 Janette Roberson was the victim of a brutal attack at her workplace in Reed City Michigan. Despite being killed while working at a busy store, her body was undiscovered for hours and her killer was never caught.
In this episode I talk with author and Reed City resident Jeni Decker about the Roberson case, the challenges of investigating older cases, and other unsolved murders in the area. You can read more about unsolved crime in Reed City at Decker’s blog: http://jenidecker.blogspot.com/ You can also find her on Twitter @Jeni_Decker
Ms Decker now hosts the Down and Away Podcast.
31 Who killed me? Holly Branagan
In March 1979 17 year old Holly Branagan was murdered in her family home in Bethlehem, PA. No one was ever arrested or charged with her murder. Part one of a series on this baffling and engaging story.
Special thanks to Marissa of The Vanished Podcast @thevanishedpod for suggesting this case.
Listen to PART ONE
Listen to PART TWO
Listen to PART THREE
Listen to CONCLUSION
30 Who killed me? Bill Comeans
In January of 1980 the body of 14 year old Bill Comeans was found at the side of the road a few blocks from his home. He’d been strangled. This wasn’t the first time Bill was assaulted, he’d been attacked twice previously. Also, who was leaving the menacing notes in his school locker? Who was threatening his friends?
Bill lived in New Rome, Ohio. Car and Driver magazine did a story about corruption in their police force and city government.
Bill’s murder was investigated by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Learn about the Supreme Court Case Berkemer vs McCarty.
True Crime Broadcast – In Sight Podcast
Continuing our look at women who work in the true crime genre. This week I talk with Charlie, she’s 1/2 of the duo that hosts the In Sight Podcast. You can learn more about her show on Facebook or on their website.
Insight is now CRIMELINES
28 Margarette Eby & Nancy Ludwig
Two women, women with families, careers and bright futures. They are forever linked by the brutal actions of a violent sexual sadist.
Four Stories – The Missing
The theme this week is motherhood, and, of course, Michigan. We explore four lesser known cases from Michigan of missing persons, including a mother and her young son.
Kim Larrow was last seen in Canton, Michigan June 1981. Her half sister and cousin are still hoping she will be found.
Dawn Silvernail was recovering from the birth of her second child, a son, when she vanished from her Hazel Park home in 1991. Her disappearance wasn’t reported for years. Her husband is a person of interest in her case.
Carolyn Martin reunited with her boyfriend, Hamparsoum Kirezian and he planned a move to Texas with Carolyn and their toddler son, Mark. Carolyn never arrived in Texas. She and her son haven’t been seen since.
Kellie Brownlee had a difficult home life and often stayed with friends. In May of 1982 she skipped school to apply for jobs at Twelve Oaks Mall, she would never be seen again. Was she killed by her stepfather or did a well known predator come through the area and end her life?
True Crime Broadcast
Continuing our look at women who work in the true crime genre. This week I talk with Heidi Galore, a crime analyst and former police officer. We talk serial killers, Halloween and what it’s like working among like minded women focused on a dark subject!
True Crime Broadcast
Starting something new this week. I sat down with Deana, host of the Twisted Philly podcast, to talk about her show, Jon Benet, Lori Erica Ruff, Halloween and more.
These interview episodes are in addition to my usual episodes about the murdered and missing.
I hope you enjoy them!
Who killed me? Burger Chef 4 – Speedway Indiana
On November 17, 1978 a robbery at the Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway Indiana went horribly wrong. It ended with four murders, two suspects and no arrests. The case remains open and unsolved.
Who killed me? Janet Rohrer – Bay County Michigan
In 1973 Janet Rohrer disappeared on the way to school. Her body would be discovered one year later. Was her death the work of a serial killer? Could she be linked to the Oakland County Child Killer? While we are focusing on Janet Rohrer, this episode covers four unsolved murders in Bay County between 1972-1973.
Music courtesy of Luke Superior.
Who killed us? Sally and Shane
July 4, 1988 high school sweethearts Sally McNelly and Shane Stewart are enjoying the holiday. Dinner, fireworks, hanging out. They crossed paths with a monster. Their murders remain unsolved.
The episode contained excerpts from a You Tube Video published by Pat Wade, the mother of Sally McNelly, on the 25th anniversary of her daughter’s murder.
Investigators encourage anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Lowe at 325-655-8111, ext. 109, or Detective Mellas at ext. 115.
Follow the case on Facebook: Remembering Shane and Sally
Music courtesy of Luke Superior.
Brian “Spinner” Spencer
What do Atom Egoyan, the Buffalo Sabres, one trip to the Stanley Cup, three fatal shootings and Palm Beach County, Florida have in common? Brian “Spinner” Spencer.
Martin O’Malley’s book Gross Misconduct
Special guest this episode: James W. Weirick. Weirick is a podcaster on various shows, you can follow him @JamesWWeirick
Music courtesy of Luke Superior.
Who killed me? Lane Bryant – Tinley Park Illinois
The city of Tinley Park, IL has a dedicated place on their website with information about the massacre. You can listen to a heavily edited version of the 9-1-1 call that isolates the voice of the perpetrator.
Tip Hotline: (708) 444-5394
Tip Email: lanebryant.tipline@tinleypark.org
Who killed me? Dana Stidham
In 1989 Dana Stidham vanished while running errands for her father. Her badly decomposed body was discovered months later.
The investigators tasked with bringing her killer to justice found themselves entangled in the aftermath of another senseless shooting.
Music by Luke Superior
s2 e1 You’ve got an uncle in the furniture business
In 1974 Harvey Leach was young, handsome, successful and the Chairman of the Board for Joshua Doore furniture. His gruesome gangland style murder was overshadowed by the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa one year later.
His murder remains unsolved.
Additional Reading: Downriver Things
Classic Joshua Doore ad from 1973
Modern Joshua Doore ad from South Africa 2014
Music provided by the talented Luke Superior.
Episode 16 Tara Grant
Tara and Stephen Grant were living what appeared to be a charmed life. Two lovely children, a house in the suburbs, an au pair to help with childcare, they were the envy of the neighbors. Until February of 2007 when Tara walked out on Stephen and vanished.
Murderpedia entry on Stephen Grant
Missing in Michigan – Tamala Nikki Wells
How big is Detroit?
Blog maintained by the family. Help Find Nikki Wells
Facebook page — Help Find Tamala ‘Nikki” Wells.
Nikki’s entry on The Charley Project.
Please take a moment to share these links with friends and family in the Detroit area. Her family would appreciate it.
Missing in Michigan – Grayling Edition
Perry Otto Corlew on The Charley Project. Check out the age progression photo.
The woods along I-75 near Grayling
Robert Richard Lepsy on The Charley Project.
Buy the book on Amazon.com
Russell Williams – Part Two
Be sure to check out the CanCrime podcast episode on the unique challenges faced by those who represented Russell Williams.
Music by Luke Superior – Find him on SoundCloud
Part Two – LISTEN NOW
Russell Williams – Episode 13
I highly recommend that you watch his confession. Jim Smyth was masterful.
Part One – LISTEN NOW
Episode 12 – The Skelton 3
Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton were last seen on Thanksgiving Day, 2010 in Morenci Michigan. Their mother let them visit their father for the holiday. They haven’t been seen since.
Their father, John Skelton claims that he gave the boys away to a group that will protect them. He was sent to prison for custodial interference, if the boys are found alive, he could be released.
For a deep dive into this case, check out Shattered Podcast, they did an entire season on the Skelton Brothers.
Episode 11: Tina Biggar
Eric Franks – Missing in Michigan
The Find Eric Lee Franks Facebook page.
Episode 9: Roberta Johnson
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department produced a short video about this open and unsolved homicide.
Episode 8: James Cooper – Missing in Michigan
View James Cooper’s entry at The Charley Project.
Claudette Osborne – Missing in Manitoba
A small clip of audio from this segment was used in episode seven.
The Winnipeg Free Press put together a chart and map of missing and murdered aboriginal women. The results are startling.
Jennifer Catcheway – Missing in Manitoba
Amber McFarland – Missing in Manitoba
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Episode Two: Missing in Michigan (Cindy Moore)
If you have information on the disappearance of Cindy Moore, please email me.
Cindy was last seen driving on 14 Mile Rd in her sporty, silver and black 1984 Ford Tempo.
Cindy Moore NAMUS
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