Two women, women with families, careers and bright futures. They are forever linked by the brutal actions of a violent sexual sadist.
28 Margarette Eby & Nancy Ludwig
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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!
Deanie Peters Grand Rapids, MI 1981
In February of 1981 Deanie Peters stepped away from her brother’s wrestling match and vanished forever. Who killed her? Why? Where are her remains?
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.
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.
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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