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DNA: IDMarilyn DeckerEpisode 178 Marilyn Decker Marilyn Decker's mutilated body, wrapped in a pink plastic bag, was found floating in a Davie, FL canal in 1987. Her case was complex and featured many shady and transient suspects, but detectives could not pin the crime on any of them. It seemed the case would forever remain unsolved, until one determined detective took a chance on rootless hair evidence, and IGG. And those hairs led to a man police never suspected, an itinerant, seasoned criminal whose violent crimes are just now coming to light. This episode is sponsored by Ma...
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Campus KillingsMia HendersonEpisode 71 Mia Henderson When University of Arizona police were called to the Graham-Greenlee dorm on the morning of September 5th, 2007, they found two injured freshmen and a dorm room full of blood. Mia Henderson died at the hospital, and her wounds clearly showed she'd been murdered. When the survivor, Galareka Harrison, was questioned, they soon realized she was not a second victim. She was the killer. Check out the Wildcat Crime podcast mentioned in this episode. To listen to every episode of Campus Killings ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our ch...
2026-02-2139 minDNA: IDDoe ID: 'Lime Lady' Tammy TigardEpisode 177 Doe ID: 'Lime Lady' Tammy Tigard Today's case is that of the infamous "Lime Lady," the young white Jane Doe found covered in quicklime in Oklahoma in 1980. Investigators had very little to go on in her case, even though her features and physical attributes were very well preserved. She remained unidentified for nearly a half century. And when the DNA Doe Project gave her her name back, it simply gave rise to more questions – questions which remain unanswered. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile Premium wireless plans for DNA ID listeners starting...
2026-02-1627 min
Missing PersonsAudrey HerronEpisode 119 Audrey Herron On August 29, 2002, 32 year old nurse, Audrey Herron, left her job at the hospital in Catskill, NY and vanished without a trace. Police searched extensively for any sign of Audrey or her vehicle, a 1994 Black, Jeep Grande Cherokee, New York license # X233UV. The first thought was that perhaps she had an accident or went off the road due to poor driving conditions, but there was no evidence to back that up, and searches of local roadways and waterways found no sign of her. Over the years, some suspicion has turned toward Audrey's husband who a...
2026-02-141h 14DNA: IDPhyllis BailerEpisode 176 Phyllis Bailer In 1972, Phyllis Bailer and her toddler daughter set out to make an evening drive to her parents' house for a weekend visit. The drive from their home in Indianapolis to Bluffton, IN should have taken less than two hours. But Phyllis and her child never made it. The next day came awful news for Phyllis's family when she was found dead in a ditch. Her young daughter Jodi was by her side, and suffered only a small injury. And so began a decades-long investigation into Phyllis's murder. A prime suspect focused on by th...
2026-02-091h 06Campus KillingsAlan Beaman Part 2 of 2Episode 71 Alan Beaman Part 2 of 2 This is part 2 of the Alan Beaman case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please stop now and go back and listen to that part first. In 1995, Illinois Wesleyan University senior, Alan Beaman, was facing a trial for the first degree murder of his ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Lockmiller. But Alan maintained his innocence, assuming that the American justice system would prevail. But, it didn't, and Alan faced a long incarceration for a crime he adamantly denied doing. It would take him over twenty years to clear his name
2026-02-0731 minDNA: IDDoe ID: 'Charlotte Walmart John Doe' Kenneth McCarthy Episode 175 Doe ID: 'Charlotte Walmart John Doe' Kenneth McCarthy In 2016, a John Doe was found behind a WalMart in Charlotte, NC. With no identification and very few personal possessions, he remained unidentified, known only as Charlotte WalMart John Doe. When a cold case detective took a class on IGG analysis, he applied the new technique to Charlotte WalMart John Doe's case, and found relatives who had been looking for him for 12 years. This is the story of Kenneth Robert McCarthy. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other...
2026-02-0231 min
Missing PersonsJill KloppenburgEpisode 118 Jill Kloppenburg In early January, 2025, 47 year old Jill Kloppenburg went missing from Lowell, MA, and has not been seen since. Jill had been battling addiction, and recent losses in her life compounded the issue. When she vanished, she was staying with someone temporarily, and some reports say that she was worried for her personal safety right before she vanished. Jill left behind some of her belongings, and has not been on social media. At least one person made the claim that Jill had died from an overdose, but it was never proven, and she re...
2026-02-0141 minDNA: IDBarbara Villarreal Part 2 of 2Episode 174 Barbara Villarreal Part 2 of 2 This is part 2; the conclusion of the Barbara Villarreal case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please stop now and listen to part 1 first. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription. Follow us on social media; find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree...
2026-01-2646 minDNA: IDBarbara Villarreal Part 1 of 2Episode 174 Barbara Villarreal Part 1 of 2 In this Season 6 opener, you'll hear the jaw-dropping, twisty case of Barbara Carr Villarreal. Barbara was stabbed to death in her Garland, TX home in 1986. Her husband was also attacked in the home invasion. But stories and evidence did not match up, and police were left chasing their tails, and chasing their prime suspect who was in the wind. Nothing in this case was as it seemed to be, and justice for Barbara seemed unattainable. Modern investigators had to solve an identity theft case to find the true name of the...
2026-01-261h 02Campus KillingsAlan Beaman Part 1 of 2Episode 70 Alan Beaman Part 1 of 2 When 22 year old Jennifer Lockmiller was found murdered in her off-campus apartment outside Illinois State University, her ex-boyfriend, Alan Beaman, from Illinois Wesleyan seemed like the perfect suspect. But over 30 years later, her case remains unsolved and Alan Beaman has faced incarceration, appellate courts, and, finally, exoneration for a crime he never committed. The Alan Beaman court docs mentioned in this episode can be found here. To listen to every episode of Campus Killings ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podca...
2026-01-2432 minDNA: IDDNA ID Replay Kim Bryant and Diana HansonEpisode 173 DNA ID Replay Kim Bryant and Diana Hanson While Jess is on winter break preparing new episodes of DNA ID for 2026, we are airing some of our favorite one part episodes weekly in what we call 'DNA ID Replay' episodes. These Replay episodes will air every week while on break with the exception of Christmas week. In this episode, we explore the case of Kim Bryant and Diana Hanson which originally aired in episode 37. 1979 Las Vegas, a weekday morning. 16 year old Kim Bryant was at a Dairy Queen waiting for her ride – and then she...
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Missing PersonsJanuary 2026 Case Updates Episode 117 January 2026 Case Updates In our first installment of Missing Persons of 2026, we would like to provide some updates to past cases we have featured on the show. These include updates to the following cases: Deanna Merryfield from episode 105 Ian Rogers from episode 112 Avery Doherty episode 90 Marie Mueller episode 70 Jennifer and Adrianna Wix episode 82 Jennifer Kesse episode 84 To listen to every episode of Missing Persons early, and ad-free, and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple...
2026-01-1713 minDNA: IDDNA ID Replay Susan NegersmithEp172 DNA ID Replay Susan Negersmith While Jess is on winter break preparing new episodes of DNA ID for 2026, we are airing some of our favorite one part episodes weekly in what we call 'DNA ID Replay' episodes. These Replay episodes will air every week while on break with the exception of Christmas week. In this episode, we explore the case of Susan Negersmith which originally aired in episode 74. In 1990, 20 year old college student Susan Negersmith went to beach town Wildwood, NJ with friends for Memorial Day weekend. Her body was found behind a local re...
2026-01-121h 28Campus KillingsArlis PerryEpisode 69 Arlis Perry On an October night in 1974, recently married Arlis Perry went to Stanford University's Memorial church to pray after an argument with her husband. The next morning, her body was found lying in front of the altar in a truly disturbing, and shocking scene. News of her murder spread quickly across campus, and investigators were tasked with finding the cold blooded killer who murdered Arlis. It would take decades, but they would finally find out who was responsible. To listen to every episode of Campus Killings ad-free and get other benefits, si...
2026-01-1039 minDNA: IDDNA ID Replay Helene PruszynskiEpisode 171 DNA ID Replay Helene Pruszynski While Jess is on winter break preparing new episodes of DNA ID for 2026, we are airing some of our favorite one part episodes weekly in what we call 'DNA ID Replay' episodes. These Replay episodes will air every week while on break with the exception of Christmas week. In this episode, we explore the case of Helene Pruszynski which originally aired in episode 12. In 1980, ambitious college student Helene Pruszynski was abducted from Englewood, Colorado. Her body was found in a remote field the next day. She had been raped a...
2026-01-051h 05
Scene of the CrimeIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inv...
2026-01-0310 min
Zodiac SpeakingIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inventor, Peter Ma...
2026-01-0310 minMissing PersonsIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inventor, Peter Ma...
2026-01-0310 min
Killer CommunicationsIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inventor, Peter Ma...
2026-01-0310 minDNA: IDIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inventor, Peter Ma...
2026-01-0309 min
The Murder In My FamilyIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inventor, Peter Ma...
2026-01-0310 minCampus KillingsIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing: Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inventor, Peter Ma...
2026-01-0309 minDNA: IDDNA ID Replay Eve WilkowitzEpisode 170 DNA ID Replay Eve Wilkowitz While Jess is on winter break preparing new episodes of DNA ID for 2026, we are airing some of our favorite one part episodes weekly in what we call 'DNA ID Replay' episodes. These Replay episodes will air every week while on break with the exception of Christmas week. In this episode, we explore the case of Eve Wilkowitz which originally aired in episode 72. 20 year old Eve Wilkowitz's life was all coming together during the first few days of spring, 1980. She had a job she loved and a new boyfriend. H...
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Missing PersonsRobert GautscheEpisode 116 Robert Gautsche Robert Gautsche was a family man and successful corporate manager who had a lot going for him, but the pressures of his job caused him to spiral. He fell into addiction which cost him his career, marriage, and health. He was diagnosed with Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS); a debilitating disease that greatly affected his memory, and his prognosis was not good. Robert's brother Brad, who was Robert's power of attorney, placed Robert into the care of an assisted living facility in Castle Rock, CO with the understanding that his brother would be safe an...
2025-12-201h 10
Missing PersonsJason LandryEpisode 115 Jason Landry On December 12, 2020, Twenty one year old college student Jason Landry embarked on a 165 mile road trip from San Marcos, Texas to see his family for the holidays in Missouri City, Texas. He would never make it home. His crashed car was discovered just after midnight in Luling, Texas; an oil and ranching community that Jason was not familiar with. There was no sign of Jason. The accident seemed to be a single car accident that left Jason's car backed into a ditch. Several items of Jason's were discarded, including what appeared to be...
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Missing PersonsRyan ShtukaEpisode 114 Ryan Shtuka Twenty year old Ryan Shtuka vanished in the early morning hours of February 17,2018 in Sun Peaks B.C. Canada. In the hours before he went missing, Ryan had gone to a silent disco with a group of friends before moving on with the group to a nearby house party. When the group of friends left, they didn't see Ryan, and they assumed that he had stayed behind. Back at the party, a group selfie captured all of the party goers with the exception of Ryan. When Ryan didn't show up for work a...
2025-11-221h 17
Killer CommunicationsThe Circleville Writer Part 2Episode 12 The Circleville Writer Part 2 In our season 1 finale, we conclude the investigation into the Circleville Letter Writer. While the case officially remains unsolved, we provide a few potential suspects for your consideration as well as where the case sits presently. To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Your subscription will give you early, AD-FREE access to every episode of not only this podcast, but to every podcast on the AbJack Network, as we...
2025-08-0225 min
Killer CommunicationsThe Circleville Writer Part 1Episode 11 The Circleville Writer Part 1 1977 Circleville, Ohio found itself embedded in a deeply disturbing mystery for almost two decades. The small town was terrorized by thousands of letters flooding resident mailboxes, threatening to expose all their secrets, or worse, murder them. While many theories exist about who the writer may have been, no one person has ever been unequivocally connected to The Circleville Letter Writer. We follow the story of the letters in Part 1 of this double feature. Don't miss part 2 in our next episode. To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get o...
2025-07-1924 min
Killer CommunicationsMargaret Ellen FoxEpisode 10 Margaret Ellen Fox In June, 1974, Fourteen year old Margaret Ellen Fox was excited. The Burlington City, NJ resident was trying to earn extra money over the summer to but school clothes for the upcoming school year. She and her eleven year old cousin had placed an ad in their local newspaper advertising their babysitting services. It didn't take long to get a reply. A man claiming his name was 'John Marshall' from the neighboring town of Mount Holly, called to hire the girls. Margaret's cousin wasn't allowed to babysit, but Margaret jumped at the chance, and on...
2025-07-0528 min
Killer CommunicationsGilgo Beach 2Episode 9 Gilgo Beach Between 2007 and 2010 four female sex workers were reported missing out of the New York City area. Of those four, two of their families and friends received unsettling phone calls from a man who seemed to know everything about their missing loved ones…..but who that man was wouldn't be revealed for over a decade. Additonal victims, possibly connected to the others, would be discovered nearby. This led investigators to ask, was there a Long Island Serial Killer, or LISK? To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, sim...
2025-06-2131 min
Killer CommunicationsGilgo BeachEpisode 9 Gilgo Beach Between 2007 and 2010 four female sex workers were reported missing out of the New York City area. Of those four, two of their families and friends received unsettling phone calls from a man who seemed to know everything about their missing loved ones…..but who that man was wouldn't be revealed for over a decade. Additonal victims, possibly connected to the others, would be discovered nearby. This led investigators to ask, was there a Long Island Serial Killer, or LISK? To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visi...
2025-06-2131 min
Killer CommunicationsRuth FinleyEpisode 8 Ruth Finley Wichita, Kansas was a terrifying place for many women in 1977, as the serial killer, BTK, was using Wichita as his hunting grounds. So when middle-aged telephone company secretary, Ruth Finley, received a strange phone call on a night when she was alone in her home, police were convinced she would be BTK's next victim. It was just the beginning of a long campaign of terror that Ruth would endure. To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started wit...
2025-06-0728 min
Killer CommunicationsThe Chocolate Cream KillerEpisode 7 The Chocolate Cream Killer In 1871, the town of Brighton, England was rocked by a mysterious rash of poisonings. Some townspeople fell horrifically ill from a nearby chocolate shop. And one tragic day, a 4-year-old boy died after eating a small box of chocolates. No one knew why or how….was it just bad food? Or was it something more nefarious? Surprising to the police, a series of private love letters would crack the case wide open and expose 'The Chocolate Cream Killer' To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, sim...
2025-05-2425 min
Killer CommunicationsConrad RoyEpisode 6 Conrad Roy At 18 years old, Conrad Roy sought therapy for severe depression and anxiety. Much to his family's relief, he seemed much improved in only a few months. So it was a horrifying shock to those who loved him when he was found dead in his truck from carbon monoxide poisoning. Originally ruled a suicide, Conrad's death took a murderous turn when police uncovered the text message conversation on his phone…. To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get sta...
2025-05-1028 min
Killer CommunicationsAmy MihaljevicEpisode 5 Amy Mihaljevic In the fall of 1989, 10 year old Amy Mihalijevic went missing after getting a call from an unknown man on the family phone. Her bike was at school, but she never came home. Though a national search was launched to bring Amy home, her case remains unsolved 34 years later. Anyone with information about Amy Mihaljevic's death is asked to call investigators at 1-877-FBI-OHIO or the Bay Village Police Department at 440-871-1234 To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on A...
2025-04-2625 min
Killer CommunicationsJulia WallaceEpisode 4 Julia Wallace In 1931, William Wallace left his Anfield flat in Liverpool to follow up on a strange phone call he'd received at his chess club. But when he returned, he found his wife, Julia, dead in their front parlor. After phoning the police, William would find himself as their number one suspect. But did he kill his elderly wife? We follow William step by step on this fateful day. Was the mysterious phone call he received just a ruse to throw police off the scent? We unpack William's trial and eventual fate, and explore an alternate suspect.
2025-04-1229 min
Killer CommunicationsBashir KouchacjiEpisode 3 Bashir Kouchacji Bashir Kouchacji was living the American Dream when he opened a restaurant in Washington DC. But before the paint on the walls was dry, his dream turned into a nightmare. Over the course of a decade, thousands of threatening phone calls were made to his restaurant, inciting a paranoia that would send him past the brink of insanity. To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Your subscription will give you e...
2025-03-2926 min
Killer CommunicationsMegan MeierEpisode 2 Megan Meier In 2003, social media revolutionized the way teenagers could connect in online spaces. And for teens who may not have had friends at school, MySpace and Facebook were ways to make friends outside the neighborhood. But for thirteen-year-old Megan Meier, her budding online relationship went from innocent to deadly in the nation's first documented case of cyberbullying. Visit and the Megan Meier Foundation - Supporting and inspiring actions to end bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide. To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our c...
2025-03-1525 min
Killer CommunicationsMegan MeierEpisode 2 Megan MeierIn 2003, social media revolutionized the way teenagers could connect in online spaces. And for teens who may not have had friends at school, MySpace and Facebook were ways to make friends outside the neighborhood. But for thirteen-year-old Megan Meier, her budding online relationship went from innocent to deadly in the nation’s first documented case of cyberbullying.To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Your subscription will give you early, AD-FREE acc...
2025-03-1526 minKiller CommunicationsDale WilliamsEpisode 1 Dale Williams In the small town of Nucla, Colorado, autobody shop Dale Williams took a call at his shop in 1999 for a stranded vehicle. He left in his truck and was never heard from again. What happened to Dale? And would he ever be found? We unpack this long-cold case and look at brand new evidence. To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Your subscription will give you early, AD-FREE access t...
2025-03-0123 minKiller CommunicationsDale WilliamsEpisode 1 Dale WilliamsIn the small town of Nucla, Colorado, autobody shop Dale Williams took a call at his shop in 1999 for a stranded vehicle. He left in his truck and was never heard from again. What happened to Dale? And would he ever be found? We unpack this long-cold case and look at brand new evidence.To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Your subscription will give you early, AD-FREE access to e...
2025-03-0123 minKiller CommunicationsDale WilliamsEpisode 1 Dale WilliamsIn the small town of Nucla, Colorado, autobody shop Dale Williams took a call at his shop in 1999 for a stranded vehicle. He left in his truck and was never heard from again. What happened to Dale? And would he ever be found? We unpack this long-cold case and look at brand new evidence.To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Your subscription will give you early, AD-FREE access to every e...
2025-03-0124 minKiller CommunicationsKiller Communications TrailerKiller Communications TrailerPreview of the true crime podcast Killer Communications debuting March 1, 2025To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Your subscription will give you early, AD-FREE access to every episode of not only this podcast, but to every podcast on the AbJack Network, as well as any bonus content-podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/abjack-entertainment/id6462151422For news and information about this podcast, or to find old episodes and m...
2025-02-0600 minKiller CommunicationsKiller Communications TrailerKiller Communications Trailer Preview of the true crime podcast Killer Communications debuting March 1, 2025 To listen to every episode of Killer Communications ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Your subscription will give you early, AD-FREE access to every episode of not only this podcast, but to every podcast on the AbJack Network, as well as any bonus content- podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/abjack-entertainment/id6462151422 For news and information about this podcast, or to find old episodes a...
2025-02-0500 min
The Murder In My FamilyUnveiling Cold Justice: Madison McGhee's Journey to Solve Her Father's MurderEpisode 163 Unveiling Cold Justice: Madison McGhee's Journey to Solve Her Father's Murder In this episode, Eric speaks with Madison McGhee, the producer and host of the 'Ice Cold Case' podcast. Madison is on a mission to solve the 2002 murder of her father, John Cornelius 'J.C.' McGhee, who was tragically shot in his home in Bridgeport, Ohio. The conversation covers the complex and often contradictory details surrounding J.C.'s death, including the chaotic events at his sister Pearl's house and the numerous suspects involved. Madison shares her personal struggles, the emotional toll, and her dedicated...
2024-09-2152 minThe Murder In My FamilyNicole Schmidt and Candice Cooley Episode 162 Nicole Schmidt and Candice Cooley In this special episode of 'Murder My Family', host Eric welcomes Nicole Schmidt, mother of Gabby Petito, and Candice Cooley, mother of Dylan Rounds. They share their heart-wrenching experiences of having their loved ones cases thrust into the national spotlight during the most traumatic periods of their lives. The episode delves into their advocacy work—Gabby Petito Foundation and Dylan's Legacy—and discusses transforming grief into purpose. The conversation critiques the inconsistencies in law enforcement responses, the role of the media, and the harmful impact of victim-blaming in true crime...
2024-09-0739 min
The Murder In My FamilyStacey ColbertEpisode 161 Stacey Colbert In the midst of life's complexities and everyday moments, nothing can truly prepare you for the sudden loss of a loved one, especially when that loss is shrouded in the mysteries of an unexplained disappearance and an eventual tragic death. This is the heartbreaking yet inspiring story of Stacey Colbert, a bright young woman with a promising future who went missing in 1998. It is also the story of the unwavering determination of her family, friends, and loved ones to uncover the truth and seek the justice that Stacey so rightfully deserves. In...
2024-08-2458 min
The Murder In My FamilySuwannee Valley UnsolvedEpisode 160 Suwannee Valley Unsolved In this episode, the host interviews Jason Futch, founder and executive director of Suwannee Valley Unsolved, a nonprofit organization focused on highlighting unsolved homicides and missing persons cases in Lake City, Florida. Jason shares his journey from being a criminal justice student to starting the organization after discovering a decades-old case during his college years. He discusses the unique challenges faced in the Suwannee Valley, the lack of resources for cold case investigations, and the importance of community support and advocacy in bringing justice to the affected families. The conversation highlights s...
2024-08-1046 min
The Murder In My FamilyMarcos Perez and Nick OrtegaEpisode 158 Marcos Perez and Nick Ortega On June 3rd, 2023, avid outdoorsman Marcos Perez and his best friend Nick Ortega were tragically killed at a house party in Albuquerque, New Mexico, following a peaceful day of fishing in the Jemez mountains. Despite over a year passing since the incident, there have been no arrests or clear answers. Eric Carter Landin speaks with the boys' mothers, Vanessa and Danielle, who share the young men's vibrant lives and the aftermath of their senseless deaths. The mothers recount their sons' close bond, the chaos of the night, and the struggle for justice. T...
2024-07-1337 min
The Murder In My FamilyLliana Lily Rose GarciaEpisode 157 Lliana Lily Rose Garcia This episode highlights the devastating consequences of road rage, recounting the tragic story of four-year-old Lily Rose Garcia, who was killed in a road rage incident in 2015. Eric shares alarming statistics on road rage, while guest Veronica, Lily's mother, talks about her daughter's life and the heart-wrenching events leading to her death. Veronica advocates for stricter road rage laws and increased public awareness to prevent similar tragedies. The episode underscores the critical need for behavioral changes on the road to save lives. For more information on Veronica's efforts check out her Facebook p...
2024-06-3030 min
The Murder In My FamilyJacob Landin Case UpdateEpisode 156 Jacob Landin Case Update In this episode, host Eric Carter-Landin provides a detailed update in the case of his baby brother; Jacob who was killed in 1987. His death was a homicide, with evidence of a vicious, and violent attack. Despite a clear suspect in the case, justice has eluded Jacob's family. We first covered Jacob's story back in Episode 94 of The Murder in My Family. Now, as host of the show, Eric brings on his mom Brenda to discuss what progress they have made over the years to get justice for Jacob, and the many hurdles...
2024-06-1539 min
The Murder In My FamilyRuben PachecoEpisode 155 Ruben Pacheco Seeking Justice for Ruben Pacheco: Unsolved Mystery and Family's Unyielding Pursuit In this heartfelt episode, Tina Whitley, Chris Pacheco, and John Pacheco share their treasured memories of Ruben Pacheco, who was tragically murdered in 1997. They recount his warm personality and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his death. The conversation reveals inconsistencies in the police report, suspicions about the investigation, and frustrations over the lack of progress in solving the case. The family discusses their ongoing efforts to seek justice, including petitions, fundraisers, and attempts to re-engage law enforcement to take advantage of advances i...
2024-06-0142 min
The Murder In My FamilyZachariah Juwaun ShortyEpisode 154 Zachariah Juwaun Shorty On July 21st 2020 Zachariah Juwaun Shorty was hanging out with some friends and making music. Zach had an important court date and his mom, Vangie Randall Shorty was reminding him not to miss it. She heard from him around 3 pm as he called using another phone to ask her to bring him a charger. Vangie brought the charger and offered to take Zach to her house. He said he wasn't ready. She promised to call after work to see if he was ready then. This would be the last time Vangie heard from Zach...
2024-05-181h 02The Murder In My FamilyIntroducing AbJack InsiderAbJack Entertainment, the true crime network that brings you The Murder In My Family and several other true crime podcasts, would like to introduce you to AbJack Insider through Apple Podcasts. What is AbJack Insider? It's a value-based subscription that gives listeners VIP access to not only The Murder in My Family, but to every other show on the AbJack network. You'll get things like AD-FREE and early episodes, bonus content, and AD-FREE listening. Every episode of every show on AbJack published in August, 2023 and after, will be AD-FREE with an AbJack Insider subscription. In a...
2023-08-2802 minCampus KillingsIntroducing AbJack InsiderAbJack Entertainment, the true crime network that brings you Campus Killings and several other true crime podcasts, would like to introduce you to AbJack Insider through Apple Podcasts. What is AbJack Insider? It's a value-based subscription that gives listeners VIP access to not only Campus Killings, but to every other show on the AbJack network. You'll get things like AD-FREE and early episodes, bonus content, and AD-FREE listening. Every episode of every show on AbJack published in August, 2023 and after, will be AD-FREE with an AbJack Insider subscription. In addition, several shows on the network...
2023-08-2802 minDNA: IDIntroducing AbJack InsiderAbJack Entertainment, the true crime network that brings you DNA: ID and several other true crime podcasts, would like to introduce you to AbJack Insider through Apple Podcasts. What is AbJack Insider? It's a value-based subscription that gives listeners VIP access to not only DNA:ID, but to every other show on the AbJack network. You'll get things like AD-FREE and early episodes, bonus content, and AD-FREE listening. Every episode of every show on AbJack published in August, 2023 and after, will be AD-FREE with an AbJack Insider subscription. In addition, several shows on the network...
2023-08-2801 minMissing PersonsIntroducing AbJack InsiderAbJack Entertainment, the true crime network that brings you Missing Persons and several other true crime podcasts, would like to introduce you to AbJack Insider through Apple Podcasts. What is AbJack Insider? It's a value-based subscription that gives listeners VIP access to not only Missing Persons, but to every other show on the AbJack network. You'll get things like AD-FREE and early episodes, bonus content, and AD-FREE listening. Every episode of every show on AbJack published in August, 2023 and after, will be AD-FREE with an AbJack Insider subscription. In addition, several shows on the network a...
2023-08-2802 min
Beyond Bizarre True CrimeIntroducing AbJack InsiderAbJack Entertainment, the true crime network that brings you Beyond Bizarre True Crime and several other true crime podcasts, would like to introduce you to AbJack Insider through Apple Podcasts. What is AbJack Insider? It's a value-based subscription that gives listeners VIP access to not only Beyond Bizarre True Crime, but to every other show on the AbJack network. You'll get things like early episodes, bonus content, and AD-FREE listening. Every episode of every show on AbJack published in August, 2023 and after, will be AD-FREE with an AbJack Insider subscription. In addition, several shows on the network already...
2023-08-2801 min
Scene of the CrimeIntroducing AbJack InsiderAbJack Entertainment, the true crime network that brings you Scene of the Crime and several other true crime podcasts, would like to introduce you to AbJack Insider through Apple Podcasts. What is AbJack Insider? It's a value-based subscription that gives listeners VIP access to not only Scene of the Crime, but to every other show on the AbJack network. You'll get things like early episodes, bonus content, and AD-FREE listening. Every episode of every show on AbJack published in August, 2023 and after, will be AD-FREE with an AbJack Insider subscription. In addition, several shows on the network already...
2023-08-2801 min
Zodiac SpeakingIntroducing AbJack InsiderAbJack Entertainment, the true crime network that brings you Zodiac Speaking and several other true crime podcasts, would like to introduce you to AbJack Insider through Apple Podcasts. What is AbJack Insider? It's a value-based subscription that gives listeners VIP access to not only Zodiac Speaking, but to every other show on the AbJack network. You'll get things like early episodes, bonus content, and AD-FREE listening. Every episode of every show on AbJack published in August, 2023 and after, will be AD-FREE with an AbJack Insider subscription. In addition, several shows on the network already have completely AD-FREE and...
2023-08-2801 min
Campus KillingsLauren McCluskeyEpisode 19 Lauren McCluskey University of Utah track and field star Lauren McCluskey had everything going for her. Until she met Melvin Shawn Rowland at a club, and started dating him. Melvin told Lauren he was just 28, and a college student like her. But he was really 37, had a child – and had done ten years in prison for a sex crime. When Lauren broke up with Melvin, she started receiving bizarre and then concerning texts, and then the sextortion started. Lauren went to the campus police for help repeatedly, but her cries for help went unheard. On October 22nd...
2023-06-1045 min
Campus KillingsCheri Jo Bates Episode 18 Cheri Jo Bates In 1966, Riverside City College student Cheri Jo Bates was viciously stabbed 42 times and nearly decapitated in an alley after leaving the school library. Police discovered that her car had been deliberately disabled, and concluded that her attacker had deliberately sabotaged it in order to get to her. The case was thoroughly investigated, but had started to cool when an anonymous confession letter arrived – claiming responsibility for the murder in great detail. Additional letters added to the mystery. And then, another killer dominated the headlines in California – a killer who also sent anonymous lett...
2023-05-2745 min
Beyond Bizarre True CrimeIntroducing Campus Killings From AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing Campus Killings From AbJack Entertainment AbJack Entertainment, the network that brings you Beyond Bizarre True Crime, is proud to announce a new podcast; Campus Killings, a Bi-Weekly true crime podcast that debuts on September 17, 2022, and releases new episodes every other Saturday. Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg (Women & Crime, and Direct Appeal podcasts). In each episode, Meghan and Amy dive into some of the most shocking and tragic murders to happen on school grounds, and provide their analysis as both Educators and trained Criminologists. They discuss what went wrong...
2022-09-1704 min
DNA: IDIntroducing Campus Killings From AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing Campus Killings From AbJack Entertainment AbJack Entertainment, the network that brings you DNA: ID, is proud to announce a new podcast; Campus Killings, a Bi-Weekly true crime podcast that debuts on September 17, 2022, and releases new episodes every other Saturday. Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg (Women & Crime, and Direct Appeal podcasts). In each episode, Meghan and Amy dive into some of the most shocking and tragic murders to happen on school grounds, and provide their analysis as both Educators and trained Criminologists. They discuss what went wrong, and what...
2022-09-1703 min
Zodiac SpeakingIntroducing Campus Killings From AbJack EntertainmentIntroducing Campus Killings From AbJack Entertainment AbJack Entertainment, the network that brings you Zodiac Speaking, is proud to announce a new podcast; Campus Killings, a Bi-Weekly true crime podcast that debuts on September 17, 2022, and releases new episodes every other Saturday. Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg (Women & Crime, and Direct Appeal podcasts). In each episode, Meghan and Amy dive into some of the most shocking and tragic murders to happen on school grounds, and provide their analysis as both Educators and trained Criminologists. They discuss what went wrong, and...
2022-09-1704 min