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The Murder Police PodcastThe Drowning of Innocence: 3 Things on Susan SmithSend us a text3 Things: Susan SmithWhat drives a mother to murder her own children? The Susan Smith case continues to haunt us nearly three decades later, raising profound questions about evil, justice, and the darkest corners of human nature.When Susan Smith reported that her two young sons had been kidnapped by a male black carjacker in October 1994, the nation watched in horror as the young mother made tearful television appeals for their safe return. But something about her story didn't add up. No witnesses, inconsistent statements, and behavior...
2025-08-1940 min
The Murder Police PodcastIs Karen Read this Generation's O.J. Simpson?Send us a textThe suspicious death of John O'Keefe and the subsequent trials of Karen Reed have divided communities, sparked heated debates online, and left countless questions unanswered. Was this a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? Join Wendy and David as they each share "3 Things" that they take away from this case. We dive deep into three key elements that raise serious doubts about what really happened that fateful night. First, the mysterious series of "butt dials" to O'Keefe's phone suggests someone was desperately searching for his device during critical h...
2025-07-2234 min
The Murder Police PodcastTrue Crime and Consequences: The book | Part 2 of 2Send us a textDavid delves into the complex relationship between true crime enthusiasts and law enforcement, revealing how these two passionate communities can collaborate effectively to solve cases and support victims' families.The conversation explores the dangerous "landmines" amateur investigators must navigate - from constitutional issues to potential criminal charges. When true crime enthusiasts enter someone's property without permission or record conversations in two-party consent states, they risk not only compromising cases but facing legal jeopardy themselves. David shares wisdom gathered from decades in law enforcement, providing a crucial framework for ethical investigation.
2025-07-1532 min
The Murder Police PodcastTrue Crime and Consequences: The book | Part 1 of 2Send us a textWhat happens when the lines blur between true crime fascination and real murder investigations? Former homicide detective David Lyons tackles this pressing question in his groundbreaking book, "True Crime and Consequences: Does the True Crime Community Help Murder Investigations or Hurt Them?"On this special "hostile takeover" episode of the Murder Police Podcast, communication expert Scott Harvey interviews David about the delicate relationship between amateur sleuths and professional investigators. The timing couldn't be more relevant—as the true crime genre explodes in popularity, questions about ethics and responsibility have never been mo...
2025-07-1527 min
The Murder Police Podcast3 Things: Jeffrey DahmerSend us a textJoin Wendy and David for their 3 Things, this time, on Jeffrey Dahmer. The case of Jeffrey Dahmer continues to haunt our collective consciousness decades after his crimes came to light. What makes this story so deeply disturbing isn't just the shocking nature of his murders, but the stark contrast between the monster and the man who appeared so ordinary to those around him. We delve into Dahmer's troubled childhood, where early warning signs manifested through his fascination with dissecting dead animals and his increasingly isolated be...
2025-04-2930 min
The Murder Police PodcastUnraveling the Mysteries: JonBenet Ramsey, Ransom Notes, and Investigative MisstepsSend us a textMurder Police Podcast – JonBenét Ramsey Case: 3 Things In this gripping episode of The Murder Police Podcast, hosts Wendy and David explore the 2024 Netflix documentary Cold Case: JonBenét Ramsey and discuss three major aspects that stood out to them. The case, which remains one of America’s most infamous unsolved mysteries, continues to raise questions decades later. Wendy and David break down the complexities of the case by sharing their individual top three observations, ranging from the peculiar ransom note and its connecti...
2025-02-1131 min
The Murder Police PodcastNever Forget Little Timmy | Part 4Send us a textWhat happens when a family is caught in the crossfire of misinformation and speculation? Join us as we unravel the emotional journey of Timothy Sterner's disappearance, guided by his uncle Terrance and grandmother Sandy. They share their personal battles against the tide of falsehoods and rumors, highlighting how these distractions have made an already painful situation nearly unbearable. From nightmarish tales of body mutilation to disturbing theories of secret burials, this episode sheds light on the critical importance of letting law enforcement operate without interference, stressing the need for truth amidst chaos and...
2024-10-0937 min
The Murder Police PodcastGoodbye Season 9, Hello Season 10!Send us a textSeason Ten Premiere!Welcome back to The Murder Police Podcast! As we bid farewell to Season Nine, we are thrilled to dive into Season Ten with renewed vigor and a fresh studio setup. In this episode, Wendy and David reflect on the journey so far and provide a sneak peek into the gripping cases that will be explored this season.Our hosts take a moment to reminisce about the impactful episodes of Season Nine, including the enlightening discussions on police polygraphs with Eddie Pearson and the role o...
2024-09-0529 min
The Murder Police PodcastWho Killed Letha? With Beverly Gumm & Patches Rutherford | Part 1 of 2Send us a textIn the latest episode of the Murder Police Podcast, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of Letha, a young woman whose life was cut tragically short. This episode stands out not only for its compelling narrative but also for the emotional depth provided by our special guests, Miss Beverly and Patches, who were Letha’s aunt and cousin, respectively.From the outset, listeners are cautioned about the graphic nature of the content, which includes violent assaults and murder. This warning sets the tone for an episode that is as raw as it...
2024-06-2524 min
The Murder Police PodcastWho Killed Letha? Part 1Send us a textHave you ever pondered the tireless work that goes into solving a homicide case? Join me, David, as I sit with Lexington detectives Travis Holt and Brandon Gibbs to delve into the chilling story of Letha Rutherford, an 18-year-old whose disappearance morphed into a haunting pursuit for justice. We discuss the intricate dance between instinct and evidence as these seasoned detectives recount the evolution of their careers and the life-altering influence of mentorship in their relentless search for answers. Their narratives promise not only a profound look at the inner machinations of crime-solving...
2024-05-1442 minThe Murder Police PodcastGoodbye 2023, Hello 2024!Send us a textAs the sun sets on 2023, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you, our global family, for joining us on a journey through darkness and light in the realm of true crime. We've shared tears and triumphs, recalling the chilling unraveling of Todd Schumacher's murder and the haunting void left by Michael Keith Gourley and Kevin 'KJacks' Jackson. Our reflections are interwoven with personal tales, including an unexpected encounter with a listener that reminded us why we do what we do. With a promise of more heart-gripping content, let's raise a glass to the...
2024-01-2343 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Lydia Blanche Cassady | Part 1 of 4Send us a textThe Murder of Lydia Blanche Cassady | Part 1Join Wendy and David as they talk to Carolyn Hundley, the sister of domestic violence murder victim Lydia Blanche Cassady. Lydia was brutally murdered in Nicholasville Kentucky by her long-time partner in January 2022. In episode 1, Carolyn shares just who Lydia was as a child and a mother. We also hear what some of the first signs may have been that Lydia’s relationship with her killer could prove to be dangerous.If you are a victim of Domestic or Partner Violence, please call...
2023-04-1835 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Todd Schumacher | Part 1Send us a textJoin Wendy and David as they interview retired homicide detective Rob Wilson, discussing the 2015 domestic violence murder of Todd Schumacher in Lexington Kentucky.On January 18, 2015, family of then 40 ear-old Todd Schumacher went to his home to check on him, because he had not been feeling well and he was distraught over his missing dog. When they arrived, they found themselves in a horrific crime scene.While one person was knocking on the front door of the house, another saw a person look out the window at...
2023-01-1028 minThe Murder Police PodcastGoodbye Season 6, Hello Season 7Send us a textJoin Wendy and David as they recap season 6, and hint as to what is coming in season 7 and 2023!David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.http://truecrimeconsequences.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5QDo you have your copy of David's book True Crime and C...
2022-12-2038 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe DNA Doe Project with Cairenn BinderSend us a textThe Murder Police Podcast is a hobby for Wendy and David; a chance to speak with feeling about homicide investigations, the curiosity they draw and lift victims of violent crime up to be remembered with respect, as more that a Uniform Crime Reporting number or statistic.One goal from the beginning was that if the podcast ever generated any revenue, large or small, charitable giving would be a must.With the opening of a merch and store on the horizon in 2022, it was time.The Murder Police...
2022-11-2939 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Aubrey Nuckolls | Part 1 of 4Send us a textOn September 11, 1998, Officer Scott Blakely with the Lexington Police Department responded to call for service at a home in Lexington Kentucky. At the home, Officer Blakely met a woman that stated she had found an apparent ransom note tucked into the front door of her house, demanding $20,000 for the safe return of her husband, Aubrey L. Nuckolls, also know as ‘Al”. Al had not returned home from the day before.The note read: "Call his pager from a pay phone that rings. He is fine. Do not worry or call an...
2022-10-2528 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Unsolved Murder of David Kelm | Part 2 of 2Send us a textThe Unsolved Murder of David Kelm | Part 1 of 2 | Tuesday September 13, 2022The Unsolved Murder of David Kelm | Part 2 of 2 | Tuesday September 13, 202246 year old David Kelm was shot in his own home in the Masterson Station area of Lexington Kentucky on April 23, 2019, and died of his injuries at the University of Kentucky Hospital that same evening.Years and 6 newly assigned homicide detectives later, his family has no answers, and no justice.Join Wendy and David as we talk to talk to his mother, Jessica Profitt, and sister, Rachel...
2022-09-1335 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Unsolved Murder of David Kelm | Part 1 of 2Send us a textThe Unsolved Murder of David Kelm | Part 1 of 2 | Tuesday September 13, 2022The Unsolved Murder of David Kelm | Part 2 of 2 | Tuesday September 13, 202246 year old David Kelm was shot in his own home in the Masterson Station area of Lexington Kentucky on April 23, 2019, and died of his injuries at the University of Kentucky Hospital that same evening.Years and 6 newly assigned homicide detectives later, his family has no answers, and no justice.Join Wendy and David as we talk to talk to his mother, Jessica Profitt, and sister, Rachel Romero...
2022-09-1329 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Happy Face Killer's Unknown Victim - Patricia Skiple | Part 1 of 2Send us a textWe have all heard about those rare murder cases where a suspect is charged and convicted of murder, even though the victim’s body, was never found.There is another side of this case coin: a body, a suspect and a firm conviction in court, without knowing who this unidentified Jane Doe isIt opens up another tragic tale that somewhere, someone is missing a family member or friend, who appeared to disappear. Add a few decades to this mystery, and it feel hopeless to even think about it.
2022-08-1634 min
The Murder Police PodcastEpisode 0: Who are Wendy & David? | Part 2 of 2Send us a textJust who are Wendy and David?The Murder Police Podcast is on its 3rd year (hard for us to believe!), and looking back, we never published what some call “Episode 0”, where listeners learn more about the show, and the hosts.Take a listen to these 2 episodes and learn about Wendy and David’s careers, passions and even their miniature horses on The Murder Police Podcast Farm.We have no doubt we share the same loves and passions as our amazing audience.Show Notes HereDavi...
2022-08-0231 min
The Murder Police PodcastEpisode 0: Who are Wendy & David? | Part 1 of 2Send us a textJust who are Wendy and David?The Murder Police Podcast is on its 3rd year (hard for us to believe!), and looking back, we never published what some call “Episode 0”, where listeners learn more about the show, and the hosts.Take a listen to these 2 episodes and learn about Wendy and David’s careers, passions and even their miniature horses on The Murder Police Podcast Farm.We have no doubt we share the same loves and passions as our amazing audience.Show Notes Here
2022-08-0229 min
The Murder Police PodcastCatching Killers with America's Most WantedSend us a textA behind the scenes look at producing a case with America's Most WantedAmerica’s Most Wanted is in the history books as one of the most popular television shows ever produced. It is likely that when the show came on the air in 1988, it was the ember for the flames that ignited of True Crime.Join Wendy and David as they take you behind the scenes at AMW, by detailing a case David had in 1998, when Lexington Kentucky native Lonetta White was savagely murdered and burned by Virginia Cau...
2022-06-2131 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 4 of 4Send us a textClosing the 4-part series, David and Morgan talk about the prosecution and sentencing phase of the investigation, adding in a great deal of discussion of “why”. What do you think happened?Show Notes and Transcripts HereThe Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 1 of 4 | Tuesday May 17, 2022The Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 2 of 4 | Tuesday May 24, 2022The Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 3 of 4 | Tuesday May 31, 2022The Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 4 of 4 | Tuesday June 7, 2022David's book, True Crime and Conse...
2022-06-0724 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 3 of 4Send us a textIn Part 3, hospitals, crazy car rides and adrenaline finally yield long enough for David and Morgan to sit down with a suspect for an interview. You will be amazed just like they were. No more hints and spoilers, go listen!Show Notes and Transcripts HereThe Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 1 of 4 | Tuesday May 17, 2022The Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 2 of 4 | Tuesday May 24, 2022The Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 3 of 4 | Tuesday May 31, 2022The Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 4 of 4 | Tu...
2022-05-3128 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 2 of 4Send us a textIn Part 2, the chaos of the crime scene intersects with new developments within 3 hours to create chaos and speed. Hang on as a suspect develops that was not on David and Morgan’s radar, a suspect that came out of the blue. Listen closely how the stars aligned in this case, providing incredibly important information that could have easily been missed if not for police crossing paths.Show Notes and Transcripts HereThe Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 1 of 4 | Tuesday May 17, 2022The Murder of Ronald Brow...
2022-05-2426 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Ronald Browning | Part 1 of 4Send us a textOn February 7, 2015, Rexanna Walker Browning, walked into her home on Odessa Avenue home in Beckley West Virginia, and found her 69-year-old husband, Pastor Ron Browning, dead in the home. Ronald Browning had been viciously attacked, leaving a horrific scene in the home.Investigators arriving shortly after described what they saw in the home as one of the most gruesome they had ever witnessed.Join your host David as he invites you into a detailed conversation with the 2 seasoned investigators that investigated this brutal act of evil.Beckley P...
2022-05-1726 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Role of the Coroner with Jessamine County Kentucky Coroner Michael Hughes | Part 2 of 2Send us a textThe coroner. Countless TV shows and movies portray coroners, but like most entertainment, it is far from reality.On “The Role of the Coroner with Jessamine County Kentucky Coroner Michael Hughes”, Wendy and David are joined by Coroner Michael Hughes, his wife Olivia Hughes and Jessamine County Coroner Cassie Robinson, for a personal conversation about what coroners do in real life.In this Bonus Series, you will hear all about what it takes to be a coroner, and how one gets to the office, as well as the training that...
2022-05-0250 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Role of the Coroner with Jessamine County Kentucky Coroner Michael Hughes | Part 1 of 2Send us a textThe coroner. Countless TV shows and movies portray coroners, but like most entertainment, it is far from reality.On “The Role of the Coroner with Jessamine County Kentucky Coroner Michael Hughes”, Wendy and David are joined by Coroner Michael Hughes, his wife Olivia Hughes and Jessamine County Coroner Cassie Robinson, for a personal conversation about what coroners do in real life.In this Bonus Series, you will hear all about what it takes to be a coroner, and how one gets to the office, as well as the training that...
2022-05-0251 min
The Murder Police PodcastUnmasking the Serial Killer Robert Smallwood | Part 3 of 3Send us a text[Icon Photo: Victim Erica Butler]In our 3rd and final part of this roller coaster ride of an investigation, Marci Adkins and Matt Brotherton describe how a suspect seeming appears out of nowhere through an older DNA sample, and justice is complete.Hear more about:· More about sex kits and why they sat for several years, and how that is being resolved· 5th victim of sexual assault identified from 1998· Another suspect comes into playShow Notes, and Transcript, are found HERE.David's book...
2022-04-2634 min
The Murder Police PodcastUnmasking the Serial Killer Robert Smallwood | Part 2 of 3Send us a text[Icon Photo: Victim Doris Roberts]Continuing the hard-fought battle for justice on behalf of victims Sonora Allen, Doris Roberts and Erica Butler, we will hear in Part 2 more about:· The testing of untested sexual assault examination kits using grants· Victim Erica Butler is found dead in 2006· Bizarre behavior in a suspect interview that seems to shore up his involvement· Another DNA sample that did not hit and in fact aided in exoneration· “Congratulations, my friend, you have a serial killer” Marcie Adkins· Feeling the...
2022-04-1939 min
The Murder Police PodcastUnmasking the Serial Killer Robert Smallwood | Part 1 of 3Send us a text[Icon Photo: Victim Sonora Lynn Allen]Get you index cards, string, push pins and a marker ready; you’re going to have to put this one together with the murder cops and scientists on this case!We hear the stories of serial killers all of the time, once they have been convicted and put away. But what is it like to be a homicide investigator watching several cases spanning as many years, unmask a monster?Take a listen as our Forensic Scientist Marci Adkins from the Kentucky Sta...
2022-04-1229 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Angela Owens Wooldridge | Part 3 of 3Send us a textSometimes, this thing called reality crashes into our lives.In February 2022, Wendy lost her literal best friend, Angie, to a Domestic Violence murder in Nicholasville Kentucky. Angie was shot to death by her husband, who turned the gun on himself and died at his own hand.The thing about True Crime is that it is alluring for so many reasons. Deciphering case details, maybe even asking ‘what I would do if I was a detective’, are part of a natural human curiosity. For most enthusiast, there is also the age old...
2022-03-2227 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Angela Owens Wooldridge | Part 2 of 3Send us a textSometimes, this thing called reality crashes into our lives.In February 2022, Wendy lost her literal best friend, Angie, to a Domestic Violence murder in Nicholasville Kentucky. Angie was shot to death by her husband, who turned the gun on himself and died at his own hand.The thing about True Crime is that it is alluring for so many reasons. Deciphering case details, maybe even asking ‘what I would do if I was a detective’, are part of a natural human curiosity. For most enthusiast, there is also the age old...
2022-03-1527 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Angela Owens Wooldridge | Part 1 of 3Send us a textSometimes, this thing called reality crashes into our lives.In February 2022, Wendy lost her literal best friend, Angie, to a Domestic Violence murder in Nicholasville Kentucky. Angie was shot to death by her husband, who turned the gun on himself and died at his own hand.The thing about True Crime is that it is alluring for so many reasons. Deciphering case details, maybe even asking ‘what I would do if I was a detective’, are part of a natural human curiosity. For most enthusiast, there is also the age old...
2022-03-0835 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Kecia Hughes | Part 4 of 4Send us a textOn January 3, 1999 the mother of 28 year old Kecia Hughes filed a Missing Person Report in Lexington Kentucky, when she had gone for three days without hearing from her daughter.That same afternoon, police discovered Kecia deceased in her apartment that she shared with her husband. She had apparently been deceased for some time.This is a case that was the tragic culmination of a pattern of abuse, control and anger. Kecia had told her friends she was going to tell her husband she was leaving him; the most dangerous mo...
2022-02-2223 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Kecia Hughes | Part 3 of 4Send us a textOn January 3, 1999 the mother of 28 year old Kecia Hughes filed a Missing Person Report in Lexington Kentucky, when she had gone for three days without hearing from her daughter.That same afternoon, police discovered Kecia deceased in her apartment that she shared with her husband. She had apparently been deceased for some time.This is a case that was the tragic culmination of a pattern of abuse, control and anger. Kecia had told her friends she was going to tell her husband she was leaving him; the most dangerous mo...
2022-02-0837 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Kecia Hughes | Part 2 of 4Send us a textOn January 3, 1999 the mother of 28 year old Kecia Hughes filed a Missing Person Report in Lexington Kentucky, when she had gone for three days without hearing from her daughter.That same afternoon, police discovered Kecia deceased in her apartment that she shared with her husband. She had apparently been deceased for some time.This is a case that was the tragic culmination of a pattern of abuse, control and anger. Kecia had told her friends she was going to tell her husband she was leaving him; the most dangerous mo...
2022-01-1838 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Kecia Hughes | Part 1 of 4Send us a textOn January 3, 1999 the mother of 28 year old Kecia Hughes filed a Missing Person Report in Lexington Kentucky, when she had gone for three days without hearing from her daughter.That same afternoon, police discovered Kecia deceased in her apartment that she shared with her husband. She had apparently been deceased for some time.This is a case that was the tragic culmination of a pattern of abuse, control and anger. Kecia had told her friends she was going to tell her husband she was leaving him; the most dangerous mo...
2022-01-0434 min
The Murder Police PodcastMissing: Michael Keith Gorley Part 2 of 2Send us a textMissing: Michael Keith Gorley | Part 1 of 2 | December 14, 2021Missing: Michael Keith Gorley | Part 2 of 2 | December 21, 2021 On May 17, 2015, 38 year old Michael Keith Gorley, a son, a brother and a father, told his mother good bye as he left the house. Michael never returned home. He was last seen on Highway 300, or Knob Lick Road, in Stanford Kentucky.The Murder Police Podcast offers a two-part series on Michael’s missing case, to let people know who Michael is to his family, and to keep hope alive that he will...
2021-12-2134 min
The Murder Police PodcastMissing: Michael Keith Gorley Part 1 of 2Send us a textMissing: Michael Keith Gorley | Part 1 of 2 | December 14, 2021Missing: Michael Keith Gorley | Part 2 of 2 | December 21, 2021 On May 17, 2015, 38 year old Michael Keith Gorley, a son, a brother and a father, told his mother good bye as he left the house. Michael never returned home. He was last seen on Highway 300, or Knob Lick Road, in Stanford Kentucky.The Murder Police Podcast offers a two-part series on Michael’s missing case, to let people know who Michael is to his family, and to keep hope alive that he will...
2021-12-1427 min
The Murder Police PodcastBonus: Goodbye Season 4, Hello Season 5Send us a textSeason 4 of The Murder Police Podcast was about as education as a death investigation podcast can get.We covered Forensic Pathology with Dr. Greg Davis, The Murder of Joseph Trevor Dilger (the art of Murder and Arson investigation to bring justice). Cold Case Investigations with Detective Rob Wilson and Missing Persons 101 with Detective David Hester.All of these will have the listener prepared for the journey The Murder Police Podcast is about to embark on next.Season 5 will bring missing and unsolved cases on board, adding them...
2021-11-2719 min
The Murder Police PodcastMissing Persons 101 with Detective David Hester | Part 2 of 2Send us a textMissing Persons 101 with Detective David Hester | Part 1 of 2 | Tuesday November 16, 2021Missing Persons 101 with Detective David Hester | Part 2 of 2 | Tuesday November 16, 2021 Someone’s gone missing.Listen to these two episodes on The Murder Police Podcast and learn the inside scoop on what makes a missing person cases a case, and when and how they are investigated.Retired Detective David Hester joins Wendy and David to talk specifically about the most stressful and challenging missing person cases out there: juveniles. David spent the last 4 years of h...
2021-11-1638 min
The Murder Police PodcastMissing Persons 101 with Detective David Hester | Part 1 of 2Send us a textMissing Persons 101 with Detective David Hester | Part 1 of 2 | Tuesday November 16, 2021Missing Persons 101 with Detective David Hester | Part 2 of 2 | Tuesday November 16, 2021Someone’s gone missing.Listen to these two episodes on The Murder Police Podcast and learn the inside scoop on what makes a missing person cases a case, and when and how they are investigated.Retired Detective David Hester joins Wendy and David to talk specifically about the most stressful and challenging missing person cases out there: juveniles. David spe...
2021-11-1637 min
The Murder Police PodcastCold Case Investigations with Detective Rob Wilson | Part 2 of 2Send us a textThis episode is sponsored by Hero Industries: Designing and Manufacturing Uniquely branded products for First Responders, Government Agencies and Corporations. Visit Hero Industries today! Cold Case Investigations with Detective Rob WilsonWhat makes a case ‘cold’? Who investigates them? How are cases picked for investigation after sitting for years? What challenges do they present to an investigator?On The Murder Police Podcast, we really believe in moving beyond the story, and teaching the listener the how and why.The two...
2021-11-0245 min
The Murder Police PodcastCold Case Investigations with Detective Rob Wilson | Part 1 of 2Send us a textCold Case Investigations with Detective Rob WilsonWhat makes a case ‘cold’? Who investigates them? How are cases picked for investigation after sitting for years? What challenges do they present to an investigator?On The Murder Police Podcast, we really believe in moving beyond the story, and teaching the listener the how and why.The two episodes that offer Cold Case Investigations with Detective Rob Wilson, do just that.Detective Wilson will talk at length about cold cases, and how they are investigated.In addi...
2021-10-2637 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Joseph Trevor Dilger | Part 4 of 4Send us a textIn the 4-part mini-series, The Murder of Joseph Trevor Dilger, the listener joins Arson Investigator Chris O’Bryan and Homicide Investigator Tim Upchurch, as they discuss the 2016 murder that brought them together.This is a unique opportunity to hear the important role fire investigation can play in a murder case, and learn how the science and practices come together to find the truth.Joseph Trevor Dilger was a young man that was wretched away from this life, his family and his friends by violent people. The suspects (yes, more tha...
2021-10-1932 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Joseph Trevor Dilger | Part 3 of 4Send us a textIn the 4-part mini-series, The Murder of Joseph Trevor Dilger, the listener joins Arson Investigator Chris O’Bryan and Homicide Investigator Tim Upchurch, as they discuss the 2016 murder that brought them together.This is a unique opportunity to hear the important role fire investigation can play in a murder case, and learn how the science and practices come together to find the truth.Joseph Trevor Dilger was a young man that was wretched away from this life, his family and his friends by violent people. The suspects (yes, more tha...
2021-10-1231 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Joseph Trevor Dilger | Part 2 of 4Send us a textIn the 4-part mini-series, The Murder of Joseph Trevor Dilger, the listener joins Arson Investigator Chris O’Bryan and Homicide Investigator Tim Upchurch, as they discuss the 2016 murder that brought them together.This is a unique opportunity to hear the important role fire investigation can play in a murder case, and learn how the science and practices come together to find the truth.Joseph Trevor Dilger was a young man that was wretched away from this life, his family and his friends by violent people. The suspects (yes, more tha...
2021-10-0529 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Joseph Trevor Dilger | Part 1 of 4Send us a textIn the 4-part mini-series, The Murder of Jospeh Trevor Dilger, the listener joins Arson Investigator Chris O’Bryan and Homicide Investigator Tim Upchurch, as they the 2016 murder that brought them together.This is a unique opportunity to hear the important role fire investigation can play in a murder case, and learn how the science and practices come together to find the truth.Joseph Trevor Dilger was a young man that was wretched away from this life, his family and his friends by violent people. The suspects (yes, more than one...
2021-09-2838 min
The Murder Police PodcastForensic Pathology with Dr. Greg Davis Part 3 of 3Send us a textThe autopsy. In the world of True Crime, this examination of the victim of a crime, after death, may be one of the last and elusive mysteries in the genre.Sure, we can get copies of part or most of this post-mortem examination and try to wrap our heads around the details, but those reports never will explain anything about why the autopsy is performed (or not), who performs the exam and why she got interested in such a unique, may intimidating career and whether or not she is affected by p...
2021-09-1422 min
The Murder Police PodcastForensic Pathology with Dr. Greg Davis Part 2 of 3Send us a textThe autopsy. In the world of True Crime, this examination of the victim of a crime, after death, may be one of the last and elusive mysteries in the genre.Sure, we can get copies of part or most of this post-mortem examination and try to wrap our heads around the details, but those reports never will explain anything about why the autopsy is performed (or not), who performs the exam and why she got interested in such a unique, may intimidating career and whether or not she is affected by p...
2021-09-1436 min
The Murder Police PodcastForensic Pathology with Dr. Greg Davis Part 1 of 3Send us a textThe autopsy. In the world of True Crime, this examination of the victim of a crime, after death, may be one of the last and elusive mysteries in the genre.Sure, we can get copies of part or most of this post-mortem examination and try to wrap our heads around the details, but those reports never will explain anything about why the autopsy is performed (or not), who performs the exam and why she got interested in such a unique, may intimidating career and whether or not she is affected by p...
2021-09-1445 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Megan Liebengood | Part 4 of 4Send us a textOn Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, 18-year-old newlywed Megan Nicole Liebengood, was callously shot to death in the parking lot of her apartment home in Lexington Kentucky.Megan was simply unloading groceries from her car, when she was accosted by suspects who later admitted, they were out to “hit a lick”: street slang for robbing someone. Somewhere around 10:30 PM they found their mark. A diminutive young woman. Easy prey for cowards.This 4-part mini-series is a heart felt conversation with Homicide Investigators Chris Schoonover and Rob Wilson. Chris and Rob will carry you thro...
2021-09-0724 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Megan Liebengood | Part 3 of 4Send us a textOn Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, 18-year-old newlywed Megan Nicole Liebengood, was callously shot to death in the parking lot of her apartment home in Lexington Kentucky.Megan was simply unloading groceries from her car, when she was accosted by suspects who later admitted, they were out to “hit a lick”: street slang for robbing someone. Somewhere around 10:30 PM they found their mark. A diminutive young woman. Easy prey for cowards.This 4-part mini-series is a heart felt conversation with Homicide Investigators Chris Schoonover and Rob Wilson. Chris and Rob will carry you thro...
2021-08-3123 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Megan Liebengood | Part 2 of 4Send us a textOn Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, 18-year-old newlywed Megan Nicole Liebengood, was callously shot to death in the parking lot of her apartment home in Lexington Kentucky.Megan was simply unloading groceries from her car, when she was accosted by suspects who later admitted, they were out to “hit a lick”: street slang for robbing someone. Somewhere around 10:30 PM they found their mark. A diminutive young woman. Easy prey for cowards.This 4-part mini-series is a heart felt conversation with Homicide Investigators Chris Schoonover and Rob Wilson. Chris and Rob will carry you thro...
2021-08-2431 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Megan Liebengood | Part 1 of 4Send us a textOn Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, 18-year-old newlywed Megan Nicole Liebengood, was callously shot to death in the parking lot of her apartment home in Lexington Kentucky.Megan was simply unloading groceries from her car, when she was accosted by suspects who later admitted, they were out to “hit a lick”: street slang for robbing someone. Somewhere around 10:30 PM they found their mark. A diminutive young woman. Easy prey for cowards.This 4-part mini-series is a heart felt conversation with Homicide Investigators Chris Schoonover and Rob Wilson. Chris and Rob will carry you thro...
2021-08-1738 min
The Murder Police PodcastFor Ray Larson: The Murder of Michael Turpin Part 2Send us a textOn Sunday August 1, 2021, the crime fighting world lost their greatest leader: Ray “The DA” Larson. Ray was the former Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney, and a criminal’s worst nightmare.Ray was also a friend, mentor and all around great guy.We want to honor Ray with the sound of his voice, wit and dedication.To do so, we are re-releasing the cases that Ray recorded with us.The Murder of Haley McHone Part 1The Murder of Haley McHone Part 2The Murder of Haley M...
2021-08-0345 min
The Murder Police PodcastFor Ray Larson: The Murder of Michael Turpin Part 1Send us a textOn Sunday August 1, 2021, the crime fighting world lost their greatest leader: Ray “The DA” Larson. Ray was the former Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney, and a criminal’s worst nightmare.Ray was also a friend, mentor and all around great guy.We want to honor Ray with the sound of his voice, wit and dedication.To do so, we are re-releasing the cases that Ray recorded with us.The Murder of Haley McHone Part 1The Murder of Haley McHone Part 2The Murder of Haley M...
2021-08-0334 min
The Murder Police PodcastFor Ray Larson: The Murder of Trent DiGiuro Part 2Send us a textOn Sunday August 1, 2021, the crime fighting world lost their greatest leader: Ray “The DA” Larson. Ray was the former Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney, and a criminal’s worst nightmare.Ray was also a friend, mentor and all around great guy.We want to honor Ray with the sound of his voice, wit and dedication.To do so, we are re-releasing the cases that Ray recorded with us.The Murder of Haley McHone Part 1The Murder of Haley McHone Part 2The Murder of Haley M...
2021-08-0341 min
The Murder Police PodcastFor Ray Larson: The Murder of Trent DiGiuro Part 1Send us a textOn Sunday August 1, 2021, the crime fighting world lost their greatest leader: Ray “The DA” Larson. Ray was the former Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney, and a criminal’s worst nightmare.Ray was also a friend, mentor and all around great guy.We want to honor Ray with the sound of his voice, wit and dedication.To do so, we are re-releasing the cases that Ray recorded with us.The Murder of Haley McHone Part 1The Murder of Haley McHone Part 2The Murder of Haley M...
2021-08-0345 min
The Murder Police PodcastFor Ray Larson: The Murder of Haley McHone Part 3Send us a textOn Sunday August 1, 2021, the crime fighting world lost their greatest leader: Ray “The DA” Larson. Ray was the former Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney, and a criminal’s worst nightmare.Ray was also a friend, mentor and all around great guy.We want to honor Ray with the sound of his voice, wit and dedication.To do so, we are re-releasing the cases that Ray recorded with us.The Murder of Haley McHone Part 1The Murder of Haley McHone Part 2The Murder of Haley M...
2021-08-0320 min
The Murder Police PodcastFor Ray Larson: The Murder of Haley McHone Part 2Send us a textOn Sunday August 1, 2021, the crime fighting world lost their greatest leader: Ray “The DA” Larson. Ray was the former Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney, and a criminal’s worst nightmare.Ray was also a friend, mentor and all around great guy.We want to honor Ray with the sound of his voice, wit and dedication.To do so, we are re-releasing the cases that Ray recorded with us.The Murder of Haley McHone Part 1The Murder of Haley McHone Part 2The Murder of Haley M...
2021-08-0332 min
The Murder Police PodcastFor Ray Larson: The Murder of Haley McHone Part 1Send us a textOn Sunday August 1, 2021, the crime fighting world lost their greatest leader: Ray “The DA” Larson. Ray was the former Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney, and a criminal’s worst nightmare.Ray was also a friend, mentor and all around great guy.We want to honor Ray with the sound of his voice, wit and dedication.To do so, we are re-releasing the cases that Ray recorded with us.The Murder of Haley McHone Part 1The Murder of Haley McHone Part 2The Murder of Haley M...
2021-08-0331 min
The Murder Police PodcastForensics with Laura Sudkamp & Marci Adkins | Part 3 of 3Send us a textSo, you want to be a crime scene specialist? A forensic scientist? A master of evidence procurement and analysis?This is for you. Even if you are not career searching, a True Crime fan will want to hear what this fascinating world is, by those that live there.For this 3-part mini-series, David and Wendy sat down with two forensic scientists from Kentucky State Police Forensic Services for a candid conversation that have made careers at the lab: Division Director Laura Sudkamp and Forensic Scientist Specialist II Marci Adkins.
2021-07-2021 min
The Murder Police PodcastForensics with Laura Sudkamp & Marci Adkins | Part 2 of 3Send us a textSo, you want to be a crime scene specialist? A forensic scientist? A master of evidence procurement and analysis?This is for you. Even if you are not career searching, a True Crime fan will want to hear what this fascinating world is, by those that live there.For this 3-part mini-series, David and Wendy sat down with two forensic scientists from Kentucky State Police Forensic Services for a candid conversation that have made careers at the lab: Division Director Laura Sudkamp and Forensic Scientist Specialist II Marci Adkins.
2021-07-2032 min
The Murder Police PodcastForensics with Laura Sudkamp & Marci Adkins | Part 1 of 3Send us a textSo, you want to be a crime scene specialist? A forensic scientist? A master of evidence procurement and analysis?This is for you. Even if you are not career searching, a True Crime fan will want to hear what this fascinating world is, by those that live there.For this 3-part mini-series, David and Wendy sat down with two forensic scientists from Kentucky State Police Forensic Services for a candid conversation that have made careers at the lab: Division Director Laura Sudkamp and Forensic Scientist Specialist II Marci Adkins.
2021-07-2042 min
The Murder Police PodcastThe Murder of Alex Johnson Part 4 of 4Send us a textIn December 2013, concerned family members contacted the Lexington Police Department after 32 year old Alex Johnson, living in Lexington Kentucky, had not been heard from in the days leading up to the Christmas holidays.For Alex, this was very unusual, and the family’s attempts to reach him were unsuccessful.This 4-part mini-series on The Murder Police Podcast interviews lead homicide investigator Rob Wilson and the on-call homicide investigator Chris “Schoon” Schoonover about the case. The two were assigned and paired to the investigation.The episodes will take the lis...
2021-07-1329 min