All posts by Nina Innsted

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:

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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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Have you heard Don’t Talk to Strangers? Nina’s longform podcast about the Oakland County Child Murders.

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…

This week’s promo is from the Murder Road Trip Podcast.

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.

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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.

92 Missing in Michigan – Lisa Knight

May 23, 2018 Nina Innsted

On June 8, 2012 Lisa Marie Knight met up with her former husband, Lloyd Frey, they had plans to visit their youngest child.

The visit never happened. Lisa made a 10:30p phone call to a friend, and then she vanished.

Lisa Knight, 2012 – note the chest tattoo.

Det/Sgt Harshberger of the Michigan State Police is in charge of Lisa’s case and he’s determined to locate Lisa and bring those responsible for her disappearance to justice.

If you have any information on Lisa’s disappearance you’re asked to call Michigan State Police Alpena Post at 989-354-4101.

93 Dean Templeton

May 23, 2018 Nina Innsted

In 1971 Ralph Dean Templeton, known as “Dean” decided to leave his life in Flint, Michigan behind. He set out on a cross country journey in his unsuccessful bid to become the 38th president of the United States.

The candidate in 1972

In January of 1975 Templeton was murdered, shot and left on the side of the road in rural Washington.

Templeton’s grave marker is all that remains from his efforts.

This episode was inspired by a thread on the Unresolved Mysteries Subreddit.

91 Macomb County Dig – BONUS

May 10, 2018 Nina Innsted

In this bonus “mini-sode” we discuss the dig for the bodies of up to seven women happening in northern Macomb County. The life and crimes of convicted murderer Arthur Ream, touch on the Oakland County Child Killer and review the cases of missing women from the metro area that could be uncovered in the search.

Kimberly King c 1978

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90 – Osco #404

May 9, 2018 Nina Innsted

On a sunny, summer Saturday in 1990 all hell broke lose inside the Osco Store in South Bend Indiana. The store was robbed, leaving three dead and a mystery that lasted more than a decade before former employee, Charles Allen, was put on trial.

Was Allen responsible for the horrific robbery/murder? Or did South Bend police develop tunnel vision? Families would wait more than 10 years for an arrest and trial.

Source: South Bend Tribune

Additional reading/Sources:

South Bend Tribune

No Fourth Trial – WNDU

Osco Sav-on Alumni club – Osco #404 tragedy

89 Missing in Michigan – Chris Temple

April 25, 2018 Nina Innsted

On Earth Day (April 22) 1990, 17 year old Chris Temple went with friends for a bonfire at Rose Lake Research Area in Bath Township Michigan. Around 9 p.m. Chris walked away from the bonfire, never to be seen again. In the almost 30 years since he vanished, there have been rumors, stories and speculation, but no evidence leading to the whereabouts of Chris Temple.

If you have information about the disappearance of Chris Temple, please contact the Bath Township Police department at (517) 641-6271

Additional reading:

Chris Temple on The Charley Project

John Temple’s Letter to the Editor

88 Barbara Blackstone

April 11, 2018 Nina Innsted

Content warning – murder, sexual assault, harm to animals.

In 1987 Barbara Blackstone was 30 years old, happily married and enjoying a successful career as a high school teacher. Someone snatched her from her home, murdered her and dumped her body in the woods. Also that summer, two other young women were murdered and left in the woods, 18 year old Angela Hackl and 29 year old Linda Nachreiner.

While arrests were made in Hackl and Nachreiner’s cases, no charges were ever brought forward in Blackstone’s case.

Enjoy a preview from the Yours in Murder podcast.

Special thanks to the Juneau Messenger.

Additional reading/research on the case

30 years later and the case is unsolved

Beyond the Mystery: Barbara Blackstone

The Unsolved murder of Barbara Blackstone – this link contains several photos

Kim S Brown – murderpedia

87 Debra Iverson

March 28, 2018 Nina Innsted

On a spring day in 1996 Debra Iverson disappeared from Birmingham, Michigan after leaving a doctor’s appointment. Leaving her husband, family and two young sons behind.

When her body was discovered the next morning, strangled in her vehicle in a remote lot near Stoney Creek Metro Park, all eyes turned to her husband. It would be seven months without a single lead before the case broke open.

A young couple, desperate for money kidnapped Iverson, but the money wasn’t enough. Anitra Coomer and McConnell Adams would be sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her.

Photo of Dr Iverson here.

McConnell Adams inmate profile here

Anitra Coomer is led from court.

Sources and Additional Reading:

Scene of the Crime: the shocking murder of Debra Iverson

Three and a half homicides. (This case is the half)

People V Coomer Findlaw

86 Missing in Michigan: Flint

March 14, 2018 Nina Innsted

Between September of 2009 and December of 2018 ten women have vanished from Flint and the surrounding area. While some of these cases have limited information available, I’ve tried to put as much out there as possible in the hope that they can find their way back home.

This episode was created because in November of 2017 the partial remains of two women were found in Broome Park. MLive story

Elizabeth Land 2009

Sylvia Galvan 2011

Jina Collins 2013

Laquandra “Shay V” Slater 2016

Teresa Towne Woolard 2016

Misty Kerrison/Steiber 2017

Brianna Vibert 2017

Presley “Amy Jo” Rau 2017

Claudia Wilson 2017

Erica Toins 2017

If you are interested in reading more about the city of Flint:

NPR Story: The Making of a Crisis

Jalopnik: What GM did to Flint

LA Times, 1987 Fisher Body Plant fades into history

85 Three Stories

February 28, 2018 Nina Innsted

Between 1981 and 1983 three young women, aged 20, 16 and 19 were murdered. The first victim was left in a ditch in western Oakland County, the final two bodies concealed in wooded areas of Livingston County.

Today we cover the unresolved murders of Anne Marie Doroghazi, Kimberly Louiselle and Christina Castiglione.

Some of my research:

Milford Police Cold Case Page

Clues Sought in 1983 murder of Redford Woman

South Lyon Herald 2004 – PDF

84 Rachel Timmerman

February 17, 2018 Nina Innsted

In 1847 Michigan became the first English speaking territory in the world to abolish the death penalty.

In 2002 Marvin Gabrion was sentenced to death for the murder of Rachel Timmerman in Newaygo County, Michigan.

This story starts in the early part of the 1800’s, visits Michigan’s last execution in 1938 and asks the heartbreaking question, where is Rachel Timmerman’s 11 month old daughter?

One of the last photos of Rachel and her daughter, Shannon.

83 Eddie Hollman

January 29, 2018 Nina Innsted

The morning of May 3, 1992 Ted and Gina Hollman left their 21 year old son, Eddie Hollman, at the house while they attended Sunday services at Sacred Heart Church in Dearborn.

When they return, Gina discovers the body of her son on the floor in the basement. Who murdered Eddie Hollman and why? He had no enemies and no legal troubles.

Eddie with his father, Ted, circa 1991.

If you have information about the murder of Eddie Hollman, please contact Detective Sergeant Pawlus of the Dearborn Heights Police Department at 313 277 6770

Special thanks to Roseanne of Killafornia Dreaming and Erica of Southern Fried True Crime.

82 Donnie Martin III

January 20, 2018 Nina Innsted

Donnie Martin III, is a hard-working young man from a good family. Donnie was battling addiction and his family fears that his demons put him in a dangerous situation. Donnie Martin was last seen midday on Thursday August 3, 2017.

Have you seen Donnie Martin?

If you have information contact CrimeStoppers or Detective Hartunian of the Madison Heights Police Department.

WXYZ Detroit interview with Donnie’s father

WDIV Detroit News coverage

Article in Madison Park News

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction. There is help available. Visit NA.org or NCADD.org

81 Deborah Polinsky

January 17, 2018 Nina Innsted

Twenty-year-old Deborah Polinsky was murdered in her Port Sheldon Township home in July of 1977.

Her case was aggressively pursued and investigated, but no arrests were made Today, detectives from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department continue to work her case and see your assistance in learning the truth behind her murder.

Deb Polinsky is missed by her family, including her many nieces and nephews.

Silent Observer

Follow Deborah’s case on Facebook.

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