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True Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMarisela BotelloConnect with UsEpisode written by Elizabeth Atwood.Sources: Marisela Botello murder trial: Lisa Dykes guilty of murder, sentenced to life in prison | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Woman Killed Woman She Saw in in Bed with Boyfriend Lisa Dykes found guilty of Marisela Botello-Valadez murder | wfaa.com Marisela Botello murder trial: Suspect Lisa Dykes’ boyfriend describes stabbing | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas woman found guilty in the murder of Seattle woman – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Trial begins for woman accused of murder in the death of Marisela Bote...2025-02-0915 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerRhonda CastoRhonda Casto was a young mother who absolutely adored her baby daughter. Even though she was very unhappy in her relationship with her baby's father, Stephen Nichols, Rhonda tried to make the best of the situation for her baby girl. Sadly, Rhonda didn't make it out of the situation. This is the case of Rhonda Casto.Connect with UsUse code "PODCAST" to save 20% off your order in our Etsy sticker shop!**Episode written by Liz Atwood**---------------------------------Sources: ...2025-02-0114 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerChanin StarbuckChanin and Clay Starbuck went through a lot during their two marriages (yes, they married and divorced and then remarried each other). Unfortunately, the second time wasn't the charm and the couple was headed for a second divorce. Chanin received custody of the couple's 3 minor children and Clay was ordered to pay both child support and spousal maintenance support (aka alimony). Clay was behind on his payments and seemed to think he only had one option...Connect with Us------------------------------------------Sources:https...2025-01-2522 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerRandy RothRandy Roth had a lot of wives over the years. Some left willingly, one he divorced. But today's episode is about the two wives Randy killed. And his motive was one of the classics: money.Connect with UsEpisode Written by Elizabeth Atwood.Show Notes: Randy Roth - Wikipedia Janis Louise Brasel Roth (1952-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial The Disturbing Story Of Wife Killer Randy Roth Randy Roth: The Wife Killer Who Almost Got Away With Murder Is Randy Roth Still In...2025-01-1832 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerTCCL Presents: Cascadia Crime & CryptidsHello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! This week, we’re highlighting another PNW podcast we’ve collaborated with before: Cascadia Crime & Cryptids! Hosted by Sarah & Caro, the podcast covers true crime with a sprinkling of spooky stories from the Cascadia bioregion. Follow Cascadia Crime & Cryptids!---------------------------Sources:https...2024-11-0125 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerTCCL Presents: Coffee & CasesHello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! This week, we’re highlighting Coffee & Cases. Hosted by Allison and Maggie, Coffee & Cases covers unsolved true crime cases on a weekly basis. Follow Coffee & Cases! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-2546 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerTCCL Presents: United States of MurderHello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! True Crime Cat Lawyer presents...United States of Murder! Hosted by Ashley and Lacey, United States of Murder takes listeners on a road trip through the U.S. covering a range of lesser known crimes, unsolved cases, serial killers, and more. Follow United States of Murder! Lear...2024-10-1855 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerJami Sherer & Devan SchmidtTW: Domestic ViolenceFor this episode, we head to Washington State to cover a no-body homicide and a suspicious death. Connect with UsSponsor: RainBro Crafts | Promo Code: CATLAWThis episode was written by Elizabeth Atwood.___________________________________Sources: Not guilty verdict in Devan Schmidt murder trial | CapitolHillSeattle.com West Seattle man charged with second-degree murder, 5 years after 29-year-old woman found dead | The Seattle Times ‘A crime against women’ — Schmidt murder...2024-09-2127 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerGenetic Genealogy: Susan Galvin, Jody Loomis, and Krisann BaxterFor the past few years, the true crime world has been fascinated by the use of genetic genealogy as a way to solve cold cases. The most famous example is the Golden State Killer. Today's episode covers three cases from Washington State, all of which were solved using forensic genealogy methods. Connect with Us---------------------------------------------------------Sources:https://abcnews.go.com/US/52-years-20-year-woman-found-dead-seattle/story?id=62905042https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/seattle-womans-murder-solved-half-century-later/281-c1b410a7-d2...2024-09-1417 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerTracey Brazzel & Patti BerryTW: Mentions of sexual violenceOn May 27, 1995, Tracey Brazzel was seen leaving Kodiak Ron’s Pub (in Everett, Washington) around 1:45 a.m. She was never heard from again. Nearly two months later, on July 31, 1995, Patti Berry was last seen leaving her job at Honey’s Adult Entertainment Club around 1:00 a.m. A week later, Patti’s body was found in a wooded area near the Everett Mall. What happened to Tracey and Patti? Were their cases connected?Sponsors:Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER...2024-09-0726 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerIsaac ZamoraSeptember 2, 2008 started out as a normal day but it would eventually result in the death of 6 people and the permanent scarring of many more. We head to Alger, Washington to cover the 2008 Skagit County shootings committed by Isaac Zamora.Sponsors:The Waxing Crescent | Instagram | FacebookSimply Sage Dog Treats | Promo Code: TrueCrime15Connect with Us_______________________Sources: No one wants to help Isaac Zamora, and that's the problem 2008 Skagit...2024-08-3024 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerTricia Patricelli & Sara BarrettTW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCEToday's episode covers two tragic domestic-violence related murders. Sadly, domestic violence isn't isolated to one group of people. It can affect anyone, at anytime. If you are in need of resources for domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Sponsors:Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYERSimply Sage Dog Treats | Promo Code: TRUECRIME15____________________________Sources: Murder victim's family remembers her...2024-08-2326 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKendy HowardOn February 2, 2021, Daniel Howard called 911 to report that his soon-to-be-ex-wife Kendy had shot herself. Howard told 911 dispatchers that he found Kendy in the bathtub with a gunshot wound in her mouth. Earlier that day, Kendy had gotten her nails done and she was in the midst of scheduling appointments to start a “body transformation.” She just moved into a new home in Kamiah, Idaho, and according to her friends, she was excited about starting a new job after being transferred to a different location. So why would Kendy Howard kill herself? A better question might be: did Kendy Howard comm...2024-08-1626 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerAlillia Minthorn & Daisy HeathIndigenous women are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape and sexual assault. Today's case takes us to the Yakama Reservation in Washington State. We cover the tragic murder of Alillia Minthorn along with the unsolved murder of Daisy Heath. Sponsor: Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYERConnect with UsThis episode was written by Melissa Tulloch._______________________Sources: The Vanished Family gathers to remember Daisy...2024-08-0918 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerStephanie Brenner-Creswell & Christine BlaisTW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCEToday we head to Washington State to cover a jealous ex and a coworker, both of whom were involved in the murders of two young women. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 8788. Sponsor: Lowrider Cookie Company | Instagram | Facebook | TikTokConnect with Us_____________________Sources: Sex offender, 47, charged in 1988...2024-08-0225 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKassie DeweyTW: Domestic ViolenceToday's case takes us to Spokane, Washington to discuss the case of Kassie Dewey. Listen now to find out whether Kassie's employer could have done more to prevent her murder.Sponsors:Pacific North Wicks | Instagram | Promo Code: TRUECRIMEYa-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYERHandcrafted PDX | Instagram | Promo Code: truecrimecatlawyer20Connect with UsThis episode was written by Melissa Tulloch.________________________________2024-07-2625 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerAlyssa Dodd & Britney GalindezToday's episode takes us to Washington State, where we cover the cases of Alyssa Dodd and Britney Galindez, both of whom were murdered for no reason. Sponsors:RainBro Crafts | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Facebook | Promo Code: CATLAWZiggy's Cat Lounge | Buy Tickets | Instagram | Facebook__________________________Sources: Arrest made in slaying of Seattle teen in Snohomish County lake | The Seattle Times Admitted gang member sentenced to 13 years for 2008 killing of teen | HeraldNet.com Lynnwood man arrested...2024-07-1919 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerTina Stewart & Makayla YoungTW: Domestic Violence & MiscarriageToday's episode takes us to Spokane, Washington to cover the senseless and tragic murders of Tina Stewart and Makayla Young. Connect with UsSponsors:Bridge Nine Candle Co. | Instagram | Promo Code "CATLAWYER 20"Dolly's Remedy | InstagramYa-Man | Promo Code "CATLAWYER"Sources: https://www.krem.com/amp/article/news/crime/anthony-fuerte-sentenced-makayla-young-spokane-motel-stabbing-death/293-20f29b94-f953-4d92-a64...2024-07-1220 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerSarah Clark & Tanner PehlSome of us are extremely fortunate to have amazing coworkers. Others of us have terrible coworkers who make it difficult to come to work everyday. But no matter how bad your coworker is, you probably don't think that they're capable of murdering you. Tune in to hear the case of Sarah Clark and Tanner Pehl, two young people with their whole lives ahead of them, whose stories were cut short by a man they'd know for only two weeks. Sponsor: Gibbous Moon Naturals | Instagram | Promo Code: TRUECRIMECATLAWYERThis episode was written by Melissa...2024-07-0521 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKaelin Glazier & Regina KriegerThis episode covers the cases of Kaelin Glazier and Regina Krieger. Investigators initially dismissed both teens as runaways, despite pleas from their families and friends. Law enforcement should've escalated the investigations, but instead left crucial evidence uncollected because of their botched investigations.Sponsors:Bridge Nine Candle Co. | Instagram | Promo Code "CATLAWYER20" Ya-Man | Promo Code "CATLAWYER" for 20% off This episode was written by Melissa Tulloch.Connect with Us-----------------------------------------------Sources:Kaelin Glazier Simmons Sentenced to 10 Years - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 Case of...2024-06-2820 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMonica Murrah & Mikarah SandersTW: Domestic ViolenceToday's episode covers the cases of Monica Murrah and Mikarah Sanders. Both were senselessly and tragically murdered by people who were supposed to love them. Sponsor: PNW Cookie Co. | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Us-----------------------------------------------------Sources:Monica Murrah Wash. Woman Was Denied Restraining Order, Then Husband Allegedly Killed Her Court docs: Slain woman denied restraining order against estranged husband | KOIN.com Vancouver woman’s family demands justice two years after stabbing death Vancouver woman denied restraining order against estranged husband before her murder, co...2024-06-2119 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerSam Martinez1.5 million high school students in the U.S. experience hazing every year. 47% of college students have already experienced hazing before their freshman year. 55% of college students involved in fraternities, sororities, teams, and other student organizations experienced hazing - but only 1 in 10 labeled it as hazing. This is the case of Sam Martinez.Connect with UsJoin our Patreon!Check out our FanList Perks!------------------------------------Sources: Increase the penalties for hazing and end the culture that took my son’s life | The Seattle Times Grieving WA family pu...2024-05-1017 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerThe Careaga FamilyWe covered this case almost 3 years ago on our Patreon. At the time, the case was unsolved and there wasn’t a lot of information available to the public. Since then, there have been multiple arrests and a trial. This is the case of the Careaga family murders. Connect with UsCheck out our fan perks!Support the shop on Etsy or Threadless------------------------------------------Sources: Careaga family quadruple homicide suspects set to go on trial Opening statements in trial for Careaga murder suspects delayed Prosecutors say cellphone data wil...2024-05-0319 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerDenise & Darold StensonThis episode takes us to Sequim, Washington to cover the murders of Denise Stenson and Frank Hoerner. Connect with UsPodcast Perks____________________________________________Sources: Jury deliberates in retrial of 1993 double killing | Peninsula Daily News amnesty.org High court throws out conviction of Washington man on death row STATE v. STENSON (1997) | FindLaw Peninsula man serving double-murder sentence files for high court review | Peninsula Daily News Evidence is released to defense in Darold Stenson's murder retrial | Peninsula Daily News Victim's widow speaks out about portrayal leading up to double-murder retrial | Peninsula Daily News ...2024-04-2615 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerAlisha Canales-McGuireTW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCEOn September 20, 2017, 24-year-old Alisha Canales-McGuire was shot in the doorway of her sister’s home while she was babysitting her 2 nieces and nephew. The family’s live-in nanny was also in the home that night and she called 911. Alisha was dead by the time police arrived. Who killed Alisha?Domestic Violence HotlineConnect with Us------------------------------Sources:https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lynnwood-man-gets-life-sentence-for-botched-murder-for-hire/https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/alisha-canales-mcguire-arrests-in-botched-murder-for-hire-plot-that-killed-intended-victims-sister/https://www.heraldnet.com/news/shooter-testifies-in-everett-murder-for-hire-trial/https://lawandcrime.com...2024-04-1915 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerRichard GillmoreTW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPEApril is National Sexual Assault Awareness month. According to the Center for Disease Control, sexual violence affects millions of people every year in the United States. According to RAINN, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. 1 in 4 women have experienced either a completed or attempted rape. Besides April being National Sexual Assault Awareness month, there are a few other reasons I wanted to discuss the cases in today’s episode. First, the rapes and sexual assaults covered in this episode actually took place near where I grew up in...2024-04-1236 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMandy StavikTW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULTToday's case takes us to Acme, Washington. Amanda (Mandy) Stavik was 18 years old, recently graduated high school, and had just started as a freshman at Central Washington University. She had her whole life ahead of her. But tragically, that life was cut short when she came home for Thanksgiving break in November 1989. Connect with UsEtsy Sticker Shop----------------------------------------Sources:Court of Appeals Opinion'I 100% volunteered to do it': How bakery worker got DNA to crack 30-year-old murder case...2024-04-0527 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerJerry BrudosTW: GRAPHIC SEXUAL & PHYSICAL VIOLENCEThis episode examines the life and crimes of Jerry Brudos - aka the “Lust Killer” or “Shoe Fetish Slayer.”Connect with UsEtsy Sticker Sh------------------------------------Sources:WikipediaThe Lust Killer by Ann RuleThe Shoe Fetish Slayer by Jack Rosewood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-03-2924 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMary Kay LetourneauTW: Sexual Abuse/Rape of a ChildThis episode covers the life and crimes of Mary Kay Letourneau. This episode discusses the sexual abuse/rape of a child; while no details are discussed, please listen with caution as this is a sensitive subject. Connect with UsNational Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 --------------------------------Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Kay_Letourneauhttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/mary-kay-letourneau-vili-fualauu-relationship-media-child-rape-tryst-1025466/https://www.amazon.com/If-Loving-You-Wrong-teacher/dp/1481049011https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...2024-03-2229 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKaty BenoitTW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCEKaty Benoit was only 22 years old when she died. She should’ve had her whole life ahead of her. But sadly, a violent man with a history of mental health issues took that opportunity away from her. Domestic Violence HotlineConnect with Us--------------------------------------- Benoit family to receive $375K settlement from U of I Police didn’t know about gun threat on UI student University Of Idaho Releases Bustamante Records : NPR Kathryn Marguerite “Katy” Benoit (1989-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial Student murdered by professor at university just year...2024-03-1513 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKeith Hunter JespersonTW: SEXUAL & GRAPHIC PHYSICAL VIOLENCEThis episode covers the case of Keith Hunter Jesperson aka the Happy Face Killer. Keith was active in the 80's and 90's while working as a truck driver. He got away with the first murder he committed because two innocent people actually confessed to the murder! Connect with UsEtsy Sticker Shop Keith's Daughter's Book The Happy Face Murderer: The Life of Serial Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson I: The Creation of a Serial Killer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2024-03-0828 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKaryme Barreto-Sabalza, Shai’India Harris, & Amara MarlukeFebruary is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is more common than you might think, especially among teens and young adults. 1 in 10 high schoolers have experienced some form of dating violence. This episode covers the cases of Shai'India Harris, Karyme Barreto-Sabalza, and Amara Marluke. Love is RespectDomestic Violence HotlineConnect with UsEtsy Sticker Shop--------------------------------- Portland Student Killed Near Campus, Former Football Player Arrested Keenan Harpole Arrested In Amara Marluke’s Murder At PSU | Crime News Keenan Harpole Shot, Killed Amara Marluke in Portland: Co...2024-02-0916 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMissing in the PNWFebruary 3rd is National Missing Persons Day. According to Namus (the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System), there are nearly 23,400 missing persons in the United States and its territories as of June 2023. Today's episode covers the cases of Deborah Sykes, Patricia Swanberg, Kelsey Collins, and Lenoria Jones.TIP INFODeborah Sykes - Contact Rathdrum PD at 208-687-0711Patricia Swanberg - Contact Detective Christy Molina at 541-766-6782 or email tip@corvallisoregon.govKelsey Collins - Contact Everett PD at 425-257-8400Lenoria Jones - Contact Tacoma PD at 253...2024-02-0227 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerDick KitchelA high school teenager goes to a party one night in October and never comes home. 10 days later, his body is found floating in the Willamette River. Who killed Dick Kitchel?Connect with Us---------------------------A Murder In My Hometown by Rebecca Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-2622 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKyron HormanIt's been almost 14 years since Kyron Horman went missing from Skyline Elementary. This case had a profound impact on the Portland, Oregon community. Even though it's been almost 14 years, Kyron's mom Desiree has never stopped fighting to find her son. If you have any information on the disappearance of Kyron Horman, please contact the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office at 503-988-0560. Connect with Us------------------------------ Search for Missing Boy Kyron Horman 'Won't Be Cold Case' Kyron Horman Missing Persons Case: Age-Progressed Image Released BOY MISSING: The Search for Kyron Horman What ha...2024-01-1930 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat Lawyer2023 Portland Serial KillerWe all recognize that there are probably serial killers out there in 2023/2024, but we don’t really hear about them the way we did in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. So, imagine everyone’s surprise when evidence started to creep up in 2023 that there might be a serial killer in Portland, Oregon.Anyone with information about any of these cases should contact the following law enforcement agencies:Kristin Smith: Contact Portland Police Bureau Detective Jeff Pontius at jeffery.pontius@police.portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-0433 or Detective Kristina Coffey at kristina.coffey@police.portlandoregon.gov o...2024-01-1219 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerNancy MoyerThis was one of the first cases I knew I wanted to cover when I started this podcast. But when I started to really dive into this case, my head started spinning. There are so many twists and turns - it’s hard to know what rabbit holes are worth going down. This is the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Moyer. If you have any information on the disappearance of Nancy Moyer, please call the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office at 360-786-5500. Connect with Us------------------------- Disappeared Episode - A Date with Dange...2024-01-0515 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerVickie Black & Mindy Tran (Collab with Cascadia Crime & Cryptids)**Apologies for the audio quality in some parts**TW: Child Sexual Assault & MurderToday's episode is a special one because Winston and I had the lovely Caro and Sarah from Cascadia Crime & Cryptids on our show to discuss the cases of Vickie Black and Mindy Tran, both out of British Columbia, Canada. Be sure to check out Cascadia Crime & Cryptids wherever you listen to True Crime Cat Lawyer!------------------------ Drifter acquitted of girl's slaying - The Globe and Mail Shannon Murrin writes memoirs of child murder trial Murrin informant turns...2023-12-081h 14True Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerManny Ellis Trial: Update #5This episode covers the week of 11/13 - 11/16. This week was the beginning of the defense's cases. Defense attorneys for Burbank, Collins, and Rankine offered other eyewitness testimony from the night Manny died, officers' testimony from the 2015 and 2019 incidents where Manny was arrested, a rebuttal medical expert witness who supported the defense's theory of the cause of Manny's death, and a use of force expert from Renton, Washington.Court was cancelled the week of Thanksgiving. Trial resumed 11/27 which will be covered in the next update episode. Manny's EpisodeConnect with Us 2023-12-0220 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMichael FranckeToday’s case is one we covered when we first started the show. I’d always planned on re-recording it and now seemed like the perfect time since so much has happened since our initial recording. Unfortunately though, this case (which is more than 30 years old) remains unsolved. But a man named Frank Gable spent almost that entire time locked away for the murder - despite strong evidence that he didn’t commit the crime. This is the unsolved murder of Michael Francke with the wrongful conviction of Frank Gable. Learn mo...2023-12-0121 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerManny Ellis Trial: Update #4This episode covers the trial from 10/30 - 11/8, when the prosecution rested its case. Some highlights include the testimony of former Pierce County medical examiner, Dr. Clark, along with a use of force expert, John Ryan. Manny's EpisodeConnect with Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-2039 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerJames Smith & Linda MalcomThis episodes covers the only 2 unsolved murders in Port Orchard, Washington. Although Port Orchard is described as a "pleasant waterfront community," these 2 unsolved murders have left last impacts on the tightknit community. Tips for James Smith's Case: Contact Port Orchard PD at 360-876-1700. Tips for Linda Malcom's Case: Contact Port Orchard PD at 360-876-1700 or email tips@justice4linda.com. Connect with UsBreak the Case PodcastCrazy Cat Mom Podcast_________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-0818 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerManuel Ellis Trial: Update #3This episode covers the trial in Manny Ellis' death from 10/16-10/20. The week started off with the conclusion of Dr. Mitchell's testimony. The week ended with a brief return of Grant Fredericks. Listen to Manny's EpisodeConnect with Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-0814 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerArpana JinagaHalloween isn’t all about candy and pumpkins. Unfortunately, 17% more crime is committed on Halloween. And violent crime is 50% higher on Halloween than any other day of the year. Halloween can also bring out the sinister nature of people, resulting in senseless and brutal murders. Which brings us to today’s case. This one has a lot going on: a Halloween party, a wrongful conviction, and an unsolved murder. Let’s head to Redmond, Washington back in 2008. This is the case of Arpana Jinaga.___________________________Connect with Us Woman Found Dead After H...2023-10-2717 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerSarah Parks, Brandy Ebanez & CJ FowlerTW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCEAccording to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, homicide is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the U.S. 77% of pregnant homicide victims are killed during the 1st trimester - meaning that they are killed early on in their pregnancy. This episode covers 3 cases: Sarah Parks (Idaho), Brandy Ebanez (Washington State), and CJ Fowler (British Columbia). SPONSOR: Spooky Babe Stickers (Instagram)DV Safety PlanDV Hotline____________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-2224 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerManuel Ellis Trial: Update #2This episode covers week two of the trial, including the testimony of Manny's mom, Marcia, along with two of the state's most crucial lay witnesses, one of whom recorded one of the videos in the case. The Pierce County death investigator who responded to the scene on the night Manny died also testified along with a forensic pathologist who completed an independent, second autopsy in this case. Manny's EpisodeConnect with Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-1719 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerManuel Ellis Trial: Opening Statements & Update #1This episode is part of our coverage in the trial of Manny Ellis' death. We cover opening statements along with the first week of the trial, including the testimony of Manny's sister, Monet. Manny's EpisodeConnect with Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-1709 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerBarbara Thomas & the Redmond 5Today’s case takes us to Redmond, Oregon to discuss an extremely messy and senseless case that shows just how dangerous “mob mentality” can be. But it’s also a case that shows us why youth offenders are treated differently. Because, as we know, our brains don’t fully develop until our mid-20s. This is the case of Barbara Thomas and the Redmond 5. Connect with Us___________________________ Four of 5 Redmond teens convicted in brutal 2001 killing make Gov. Brown’s commutation list From the archives: The story behind the 'Redmond 5' murder of Barbara Thoma...2023-10-1326 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerGabriela Jimenez-Vargas & Jessie CavettOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This episode covers two tragic cases of domestic violence in Oregon. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or log on to The Hotline.Sponsor: Doodle WitchJoin the PatreonConnect with Us________________________ Oregon man accused of killing estranged wife takes plea deal Jessie Cavett murder: Restraining order paints disturbing picture Police look for possible witness; sister talks about Jessie Cavett's death Amber Alert issued for Paige Cavett, 2; father sought in...2023-10-0620 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerManuel Ellis Trial: Jury SelectionThis episode is part of our coverage of the trial of Manny Ellis' death. In our last episode, we previewed the trial. In this episode, we cover the last two weeks of jury selection, as the parties whittled 150 prospective jurors down to the final 12 jurors and 4 alternates. Opening statements are scheduled for 10/3.Manny's EpisodeTrial Preview_________________________Manuel Ellis | KNKX Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-0310 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerNikki KuhnhausenEveryone should be free to be whoever they are - no matter how they identify. Nikki Kuhnhausen was someone who never struggled with her identity. She was confident in who she was and never apologized for it. But that wasn’t Nikki’s identifying characteristic. Nikki was a human being, just like all of us, just trying to make it through each day. She loved makeup and always fought for the underdog. And thanks to her mom, Nikki’s legacy is knowing that the LGBTQ panic defense can’t be used to justify murder or reinforce dangerous and inco...2023-09-2920 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerChe TaylorToday’s case takes us to Seattle, Washington back in 2016. After a 5-6 second encounter with two Seattle police officers, Che Taylor ended up being shot once in his shoulder and 3 times in his upper torso. The officers were never charged, despite a 2017 inquest. This episode is dedicated to Che Taylor and his family. Connect with UsAudio Editing/Mastering Provided by: Jonathan Mejia-Naveda (Email: jontheeditor96@gmail.com)----------------------------------------- Che Taylor’s family ‘insulted’ by decision not to charge cops I was a juror on the Che Taylor shooting inquest, and I sti...2023-09-2319 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerManuel Ellis Trial PreviewEarlier in season 3, we covered the death of Manuel Ellis at the hands of 3 Tacoma Police officers. After a last minute motion to dismiss from the officers’ defense teams failed, the trial of these officers is set to begin with jury selection on 9/18.As we get ready to cover the trial, I wanted to give you all a preview of what’s to come. for a more comprehensive background of the case, please go back and listen to season 3, episode 4 where we cover Manny's life and death in more detail.Manny Ellis was a young Blac...2023-09-1706 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerTiffany HillTW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCEToday's case is incredibly heartbreaking. The justice system failed Tiffany Hill and her family. This episode is dedicated to Tiffany Hill.If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Help is available 24/7 and it's free and confidential. You can also log on to The Hotline's website for more resources.Promo: Tea Time CrimesConnect with Us----------------- Keland Hill Killed Estranged Wife Tiffany Hill In Front Of Kids Before Committing Suicide ...2023-09-1519 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerColleen StanTW: Sexual Assault/Rape/TortureThis is the incredible story of the kidnapping and survival of Colleen Stan, the Girl in the Box. Connect with UsAudio Editing/Mastering Provided by: Jonathan Mejia-Naveda (Email: jontheeditor96@gmail.com)----------------------------------------Perfect Victim: The True Story of the Girl in the Box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-08-1114 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerJoseph ZamoraTW: Police Brutality/ViolenceJoseph Zamora was walking to his niece's house after the Super Bowl on February 5, 2017. But before he could make it inside her house, he was brutally beaten on the street, right in front of his niece's home. Joseph survived the assault, only to be charged with assault himself - despite witnesses stating he didn't fight back or attack any of the officers. This is the case of Joseph Zamora. Connect with UsAudio Editing/Mastering Provided by: Jonathan Mejia-Naveda (Email: jontheeditor96@gmail.com)______________________________ Why p...2023-08-0414 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerDan & Nancy BrophyThis case will probably go down as one of the most infamous murder cases in Oregon history. It almost seems too wild to be true. A writer authors a blog post titled, “How to Murder Your Husband” and then years later, her husband ends up murdered and she becomes the prime suspect. Maybe if Nancy Brophy had been a better writer, she would’ve written a better ending for herself. Or maybe she really was just “researching” for her next book? This is the case of Dan and Nancy Brophy. Connect with UsAudio Edit...2023-07-2813 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerRuby RidgeIn October 1989, Gus Magisono purchased 2 illegal sawed off shotguns from a man named Randy Weaver. Unbeknownst to Weaver, Gus was actually an ATF informant. This exchange would set in motion one of the most intense, hostile confrontations between the government and its citizens this country has ever seen. This exchange had broad implications for the siege at Waco along with the Oklahoma City Bombing. This is the case of Ruby Ridge and the Weaver family. Connect with Us!Audio Editing/Mastering Provided by: Jonathan Mejia-Naveda (Email: jontheeditor96@gmail.com)________________________________ Ruby Ri...2023-07-2119 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerDylan & Shasta GroeneIn May 2005, a man was driving along I-90 in Idaho when he came across a brother and sister playing in the front yard of their house. The man pulled his car off to the side of the road in order to watch the children more closely. The children, Dylan and Shasta Groene, had no idea they were being watched. They had no idea that the man who was watching them, Joseph Duncan III, would continue watching the family for several days, learning their habits and studying the layout of the house with night vision goggles before coming into the...2023-07-1419 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKassandra CantrellFor today’s episode, we head to Washington state to tell you the tragic case of Kassandra Cantrell. Connect With Us!Audio Editing/Mastering Provided by: Jonathan Mejia-Naveda (Email: jontheeditor96@gmail.com)___________________________Sources:Pierce County man pleads guilty to killing pregnant ex-girlfriend in 2020Wash. Man Sentenced for Murdering Ex Because She Was PregnantKassanndra Cantrell murder: "48 Hours" obtains never-before-seen footage of the mysterious killer known as the "Hat Man" Kassanndra Cantrell case: Investigators follow a digital trail – and the man in the hat – to solv...2023-07-0712 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKala Williams & Heather HigginsWhen I started researching today’s case, I thought I was going to cover it as part of our solved cold cases episode. But as I dug into the case, it became something bigger. This episode covers the murder of Kala Williams and the disappearance of Heather Higgins from Spokane, Washington. Connect With Us!Audio Editing/Mastering Provided by: Jonathan Mejia-Naveda (Email: jontheeditor96@gmail.com)______________Sources:https://apnews.com/article/b003f64241224265b701858112c3bbaaThe deaths of two Spokane women touch three mothers, who ask why a p...2023-06-3012 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerAnnastasia HesterToday's episode takes us to Gresham, Oregon where we discuss the tragic and senseless murder of a loving mother. This is the case of Annastasia Hester.Sponsor: The Black Umbrellahttps://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer-----------------------------------Sources:Idaho woman accused of killing her husband's ex-wifeEx-husband arrested as co-conspirator in murder of Gresham womanWho Killed Annie Hester? 'Dateline' Has DetailsWoman gets life in prison for stabbing to death husband's former wifeAnnastasia Hester Murdered in Oregon Home, Ex's Wife Involved 2023-06-2314 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerManuel EllisI can’t breathe. Those words have been heard around the world after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "I can’t breathe" has become a rallying cry for African Americans across the country. I want to be perfectly clear from the outset: it doesn’t matter whether someone has a criminal record or not; no one deserves to be deprived of the ability to breathe, in the street, with such callous disregard for human life. Black Lives Matter. But before George Floyd, in fact, just 3 months before the death of George Floyd, there wa...2023-06-1640 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerSolved Cold Cases in the PNWFor today's episode, we're covering three previously cold cases in the Pacific Northwest that were recently been solved, mostly through DNA evidence/technology. This episode covers the cases of Sarah Yarborough, Jennifer Brinkman, and Stacy & Jacob Dewey. https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer__________________________________Sources:Man found guilty in 1991 cold-case murder of 16-year-old Sarah YarboroughPatrick Leon Nicholas found guilty of killing 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough in 1991 | king5.comSarah Yarborough cold case trial: Suspect found guilty of murdering Washington teenJury finds Patrick Nicholas guilty in 1991 killing of...2023-06-0918 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMMIWG of PNWThis episode covers 6 cases of MMIWG in the Pacific Northwest including Lisa Briseno, Roxanne Fleming, Rosenda Strong, Rosalita Longee, Leona Kinsey, and Ada Brown. *TIP INFORMATION*1) Lisa Briseno: Contact 503-823-04462) Roxanne Fleming: Contact BC Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-45673) Rosenda Strong: Contact Yakama Nation Tribal Police at 509-865-2933 or the FBI at 509-990-0857 and reference case no. 18-0108034) Rosalita Longee: Contact Yakima Tribal Police at 509-865-29335) Leona Kinsey: Contact La Grande Police Department at 541-963...2023-06-0218 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerSky Metawala & Oakley CarlsonMay 25th was National Missing Children's Day. It's hard to imagine anything more scary for a parent than having their child go missing. But what if it's the parents who are responsible for the child's disappearance?Join us for this episode where we discuss the disappearances of Sky Metawala and Oakley Carlson. **TIP INFORMATION**Oakley Carlson: Contact Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office at 360-533-8765 or 360-964-1729 or email sodetectives@co.grays-harbor.wa.us.Sky Metawala: Contact Bellevue Police Department via email at pdtipline@bellevuewa.gov or call 425-577-5656.2023-05-2627 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerBonus: Flight 21**This case was originally a Patreon requested release.**Flight 21 remains the largest unsolved mass murder in British Columbia's history.https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-1616 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerThe Saints of Bountiful B.C.For the final episode of season 2, we head to British Columbia for our first cult (the Saints of Bountiful) aka the Canadian version of Warren Jeffs. Stay tuned for season 3 coming 5/26!Sponsor: Aloha Ellie-----------------------------Sources:Warren Jeffs And Life In The Fundamentalist Mormon Church Called FLDS'It needs to be stopped': Bountiful, B.C., leader's ex-wife welcomes polygamy rulingB.C. polygamists Winston Blackmore and James Oler sentenced to house arrest‘The cults won,’ anti-polygamist says as even some supporters of Winston Blackmore mock his...2023-04-2125 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerAaron CampbellTW: MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE & POLICE BRUTALITYToday's episode covers two hot button topics: mental health and excessive police force. We head to Portland, Oregon to discuss the killing of Aaron Campbell by officer Ronald Frashour. We also examine the Department of Justice investigation into the Portland Police bureau's use of force against the mentally ill. This episode is dedicated to Aaron Campbell, his mother Marva, his kids, and the rest of the Campbell family. Sponsors: BEPD Shop - use code "truecrimecatlawyer15" to save 15% off your order (Instagram)The Catnip Calico...2023-04-1431 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerIan SimmersToday's episode covers the wrongful conviction of Ian Simmers. We also discuss the Reid technique and its controversial application to juvenile interrogations. Sponsor: Help You Find.Me - use promo code WINSTON10 to save 10% on your order!-----------------Sources:Judge won’t dismiss lawsuit from WA man imprisoned for 23 years in murder he didn’t commitWashington state man exonerated of murder files lawsuitIan Simmers - National Registry of ExonerationsExonerated after 23 years in prison, man sues Bothell, Bothell police, King County and sheriff’s depu...2023-04-0723 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerAmanda ToddTW: Cyberbullying, Sexual Exploitation, and SuicideToday’s episode takes us to British Columbia. At the center of our story is Amanda Todd. Amanda started using an online video chat to meet new people over the internet. She was flattered by the compliments she received. Unfortunately, Amanda also encountered a relentless stranger who wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. Sponsor: Spooky Babe Stickers - Use discount code WINNIE20Connect with Us!------------------------ Cyberbullying can be against the law Just the facts: Cyberbullying | Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2022 BCSC 1810 R. v. Coban Ma...2023-03-3123 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerKarissa & Billy FretwellThis episode was originally a Patreon mini episode back in January 2022. At that time, there wasn't a lot of information about the case. But since then, Michael Wolfe pled guilty to the murders of Karissa & Billy Fretwell. So we re-recorded the episode and included as much information as we could possibly find about Karissa and her son Billy. Sponsor: Everything Doggo (Use code WINSTON15 to get 15% off your order!)------------------------------**Sources**Karissa Fretwell murder: Michael Wolfe sentenced in Salem slayingsMurders of Karissa and Billy Fretwell in Salem: A...2023-03-2420 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerBonus: Gary Gene GrantWhile you wait for the 2nd half of Season 2 to drop, here's a bonus episode from our Patreon collection! Stay tuned: part 2 of Season 2 drops 3/24!Source: Seattle's Forgotten Serial Killer----------- MERCHINSTAGRAMTWITTERWEBSITEFACEBOOKhttps://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-1335 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerSusi LarsenTW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULTToday's episode covers the rape and murder of Susi Larsen. This case was solved and prosecuted in 1998 but in 2015, the defendant (Billy Oatney, Jr.) was granted a new trial. Tune in now to hear why Oatney was granted a new trial and to find out how the 2nd trial (which just concluded on 2/7/23) turned out. *Sources*https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/billy-oatney-susi-larsen-murder-trial-1996-appeal/283-5b824cfb-924f-4cff-9a70-4173f2eb34aehttps://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/billy-oatney-susi-larsen-murder-guilty-sentence/283-a22112ed-7e07...2023-02-2426 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerGreen River Killer (Gary Ridgway)This is a re-recorded Patreon episode about one of the deadliest serial killers in the history of Washington State: Gary Ridgway (aka the Green River Killer). Like our episode on Robert Pickton, the primary focus of this episode is the victims, two of whom remain unidentified. Please share the composite sketch on your social media pages so we can help Bones 17's family find their daughter. Composite SketchSponsor: Spooky Babe Stickers (use code WINNIE20 for a discount and freebie!) | Instagram**Sources** ----------------------------MERCHINSTAGRAM...2023-02-181h 14True Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerWendi TraynorTW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCEToday's case takes us to Milton, Washington to discuss the tragic murder of Wendi Traynor at the hands of her estranged partner, Josh Ellis. This episode is dedicated to Wendi Traynor and her family. Domestic Violence Hotline-------------------------*Sources*Murder conviction overturned due to use of racist stereotypeNews TribuneKomo NewsWA Court OpinionEx-BF Charged in Death of Milton WomanIf you suspect domestic violence say somethingNews ObserverBail...2023-02-1025 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerBarry Washington Jr.Barry Washington, Jr. was just 22 years old when he was shot and killed during a bar fight. Although his killer would argue that race had nothing to do with the shooting, the racial slurs his killer used shortly before shooting him, the characterization of Barry as a "big, angry Black man," and the fact that Barry was an unarmed Black man all speak to the contrary. This case highlights the racist undertones of Oregon and the modern lynchings of Black men - killed simply because of the color of their skin. This episode is dedicated...2023-02-0332 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerRonda ReynoldsTW: Mentions of suicide and miscarriageThis episode covers the mysterious death of Ronda Reynolds: did she take her own life or was she the victim of a homicide?**Sources**RCW 36.24.020: Inquests—Jury—Venue—Payment of costsWhy Modern Medical Examiners Don't Hold Inquests48 Hours: Coroner's inquest in 1998 death of Ronda Reynolds - CBS NewsFormer trooper Ronda Reynolds death ruled homicideHusband in notorious Lewis County murder case to leave job as school principalHusband of slain ex-trooper wants $400K from school distri...2023-01-2738 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerGerald StrebendtThis is the last episode of season one and the last episode of 2022! This episode was previously recorded with Lacey from the United States of Murder podcast! It's a really interesting case and we had so much fun recording another Oregon case with Lacey! Be sure to check out United States of Murder - you won't be disappointed! And stay tuned for season 2 of our show! We'll be back on 1/27/23!Sources: "Finishing Machine" by Mike Arnold & Emilia Gardner-------------PATREONMERCHINSTAGRAMTWITTER2022-12-301h 16True Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMissing in the PNW: Idaho & WashingtonThis is the second installment of our "Missing in the PNW" series. This episode covers the disappearances of Roxann Tolson, Misty Copsey, and Michael Vaughan. TIP INFORMATION:Roxann Tolson - Contact Post Falls PD at 208-773-3517Misty Copsey - Contact Puyallup PD at 253-770-3343Michael Vaughan - Contact Fruitland PD at findmichael@fruitland.orgSources—————————PATREONMERCHINSTAGRAMTWITTERWEBSITEFACEBOOKhttps://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choi...2022-12-2532 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMissing in the PNW: Oregon & British ColumbiaThis episode is the third installment of our "Missing in the PNW" series. We head to Oregon and British Columbia to cover 6 missing persons cases. As always, please share these cases to bring more awareness to them. Cases covered: Casey Bohun, Sylvia Apps, Alissa McCrann, Fauna Frey, Michael Bryson, Amber ManthorneTIP INFORMATION:1) Casey Bohun: Delta Major Crimes Section at 604-946-44112) Sylvia Apps: Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-13213) Alissa McCrann: Portland Police Bureau 503 823-04004) Fauna Frey: Josephine County Sheriff’s Department 541-474-5117An...2022-12-0330 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerUnsolved Brentwood-Darlington MurdersThis episode takes us back to Oregon where Winston and I tell you about 4 unsolved murders from the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood where I grew up going to church with my grandparents. A motive has only been identified in ONE of these cases. ZERO suspects or persons of interest have been identified by law enforcement in all four cases. TIP INFORMATION:Marquise Moore - Contact Detective Jeff Sharp at 503-823-9773Josh Jeffries, Michael Olson, & Paul Krekeler - Contact 503-823-HELP or submit an anonymous tip online at p3tips.com.---2022-11-1119 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerWendy MaldonadoTW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILD ABUSELast month was Domestic Violence Awareness month. For today's episode, we head to Oregon to discuss a nuanced issue in domestic violence cases: when a victim kills her abuser. How should the law/criminal justice system treat these "offenders?" Do they deserve the same level of criminal culpability as someone who doesn't have a history of physical/emotional/mental/financial abuse?Let us know your thoughts over in our Facebooks discussion group or on social media.---PATREONMERCHINSTAGRAM2022-11-0417 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerBoise Murder HouseA special mash-up of true crime and Halloween! Winston and I head to Boise, Idaho to tell you about the murder of Preston Murr and the possibly haunted house at 805 W Linden St.Small Business Promo: Raising Wolvez---PATREONMERCHINSTAGRAMTWITTERWEBSITEFACEBOOKhttps://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-2814 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerThe Highway 20 KillerTW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPEToday's episode takes us to Oregon, specifically Highway 20, where we cover a serial killer who was preying on young women and girls from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. We'll also discuss the unsolved murder of Kelly Disney - was she also a victim of this serial killer? TIP INFO: Please contact Ron Benson at 541-265-0271 or Linda Snow at 541-265-0284Small Business Promos: The Art of Jo Nicholson & 4EVRGRN PNW---PATREONMERCHINSTAGRAMTWITTER2022-10-2135 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerAutumn StoneThis is our live episode from the PNW True Crime Fest. Because this episode was recorded live, no editing has been done for this episode; thank you for your understanding!Please share this case with your friends, family, and co-workers. We want to bring answers to Autumn's family. We’d like to sent a huge, heartfelt thank you to Autumn’s sister Jeanine and the family’s private investigator Brent Campbell for taking the time to do interviews with me about Autumn. I would not have been able to do this episode without them - especi...2022-10-1042 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerBonus: MMIWG in Canada with Weird DistractionsCheck out our small business recommendation for this episode: MCreativeJ!You can also find her on Instagram! She graciously donated one of her PNW Mountain kits for our raffle at the PNW True Crime Fest!Podcast Promo: PNW Haunts & Homicides --Alex’s Resources:  https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/helen-gillings/  https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/2018/02/06/cold-case-helen-s-light-still-shines-so-let-me-tell-you-her-story.html  https://truecrimerealtimepod.com/2019/08/25/8-murdered-helen-gillings/  https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/helen-gillings  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/helen-gillings-vigil-1.4539332  https://www.newspapers.com/image/558661029/?terms=Helen%20Gillings&match=1  https://www.newspapers.com/image...2022-09-212h 08True Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMichella Welch & Jenni BastianTW: CRIMES INVOLVING CHILDREN; SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPEWe made it to episode 50! Thank you so much for all your listens, downloads, and support over the past two years! We're so grateful for all of you! Episode 50 takes us to Tacoma, Washington to tell you about two previously linked and unsolved cases that were recently solved through DNA testing. This is the case of Michella Welch and Jenni Bastian. Be sure to check out our small business recommendation for this episode: Moody Molly Designs! Email her at moodymollydesigns@gmail.com.Moody Molly...2022-08-2623 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerRobert Lee Yates, Jr.TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/CHILD MOLESTATION/GRAPHIC VIOLENCEFor this episode, Winston and I head to Spokane, Washington to tell you about the Spokane serial killer: Robert Yates, Jr. (Apologies for my nasally voice and paper rustling!)Sources---MERCHINSTAGRAMTWITTERWEBSITEFACEBOOKhttps://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-08-1239 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerNathan Nash (Special Patreon Release)Earlier this week, we had to say goodbye to our beloved Aussie named Oakley. Because of this, we were unable to record a new episode. However, we are sharing a previously recorded Patreon episode. TW: RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULTSources coming soon...---PATREONMERCHINSTAGRAMTWITTERWEBSITEFACEBOOKhttps://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-07-2813 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerWilliam Scott Smith + Oregon Museum Tavern ShootingTW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE/MENTION OF SUICIDEFor this episode, Winston and I head to Salem, Oregon for an episode involving a little bit of everything: including a serial killer, cold cases, and Oregon's first mass shooting. Check out The Catnip Calico!Sources---INSTAGRAMTWITTERWEBSITEFACEBOOKhttps://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-07-1427 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerAdre'anna JacksonIn December 2005, 10-year-old Adre'anna Jackson made the 3-block trip from her house to school (like she did so many times before). But this time, Adre'anna would meet someone sinister along her path and life would be cruelly stolen away before it even had the chance to begin.If you have any information on the murder of Adre'anna Jackson, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.My sincerest apologies: around the 3:00 mark, I accidentally said "Andrea" instead of "Adre'anna". Sources----Promo: Till Death Do Us Part Podcast...2022-06-1621 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerUmpqua Community College ShootingMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Winston and I put together another mini-series covering mass shooters in Oregon - more specifically, school shooters in Oregon. We advise caution when listening to this episode as it could be triggering for some. This episode covers the 2015 Umpqua Community College shooting. We've decided not to mention the name of the shooter in the episode title or throughout the vast majority of this episode. This episode is dedicated to the victims of the shooting, both those who survived and those who did not. --PATREONIN...2022-05-1925 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMissing Persons in the PNW (Washington & British Columbia)This is the 2nd episode in our mini series on Missing Persons in the PNW. This episode covers 6 cases from Washington State and British Columbia. Please share these cases with your friends, families, and social networks. Law enforcement and tip information can be found below:TIP LINE/LAW ENFORCEMENT INFO:David Adams (Contact King County Sheriff's Office at 206-296-0970)Kimberly Kersey (Contact Detective Lindsay Schultz at 360-397-2028)Brianne Wolgram (Contact CrimeStoppers at CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or email tips@mcsc.ca)Madison Scott (Contact Vanderhoof RCMP...2022-04-3053 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMissing Persons in the PNW (Oregon & Idaho)Winston and I decided to do another mini series on missing persons in the PNW. For this episode, we cover 6 cases in Oregon and Idaho. TIP LINE/LAW ENFORCEMENT INFO:Krystyn Dunlap (Contact Boise Police Department at 208-377-6790)Amber Hoopes (Contact Crime Stoppers at 208-522-1983)Angela Chan (Contact Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at 541-388-6655)Cynthia Martinez (Contact Detective Andy Phelps with Keizer PD at 503-856-3497)Katheryne Eggleston (Contact Portland Police Bureau at 503-823-0446)Christie Farni (Contact Medford Police Department at...2022-04-2146 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerMichele Gates & James WoodTW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT; CRIMES INVOLVING CHILDRENFor this episode, Winston and I were joined by Alex of the Weird Distractions podcast. Listen as we each tell each other a true crime case from the Pacific Northwest. Alex takes us to Oregon where she covers the case of Michele Gates. Then we head to Idaho where I share the case of mysterious serial killer James Wood (no, not the famous actor). Promos: Weird Distraction Podcast; Made by Cleo cat collar shop; Grim & Grave true crime sticker shopLinks for Grim + Grave: ...2022-04-071h 52True Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerTube Sock KillingsFor this episode we head to Mineral, Washington to discuss a series of unsolved murders in 1985.The location of these murders is in the region of Lewis, Pierce, and Grant counties. Crime in the area is low likely because the region is isolated - primarily filled with campsites and other forested areas.  But that doesn’t mean crime never happens there…**If you have any information regarding the Tube Sock murders, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.--SOURCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral,_Washington_murders2022-02-2513 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerClifford Olson**TW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT & CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN**This episode takes us back to Canada to cover notorious serial killer Clifford Olson - better known as the "Beast of British Columbia." --SOURCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Olsonhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/the-life-and-death-of-clifford-olson/article4197011/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/serial-killer-clifford-olson-dies-1.1110039https://globalnews.ca/news/157594/timeline-the-life-and-crimes-of-clifford-olson/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/predator-chapter-one_b_1913002https://torontosun.com/2012/10/03/part-3-of-3-what-drove-clifford-olson-to-kill2022-02-1142 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerLisa Marie YoungWe're back from our hiatus! Join Winston and I as we head to Nanaimo, British Columbia to tell you about one of BC’s most infamous missing persons cases: this is the disappearance of Lisa Marie Young.For tips related to this case, please contact: Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345.**Huge shoutout to the Island Crime Podcast and Christine at The True Crime Files Podcast for her synopsis and resource information.**--Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Lisa_Marie_Younghttps://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/mo...2022-01-2823 minTrue Crime Cat LawyerTrue Crime Cat LawyerBrooke Wilberger & Elyse PahlerThis week, we delve into the horrific and senseless murders of two young women: Brooke Wilberger and Elyse Pahler. One was abducted in broad daylight, leaving only a pair of broken flip flops behind. The other was lured to her death with a seemingly innocent invitation to smoke weed and hang out. Unlike some of the other cases we've covered, the perpetrators were caught in both cases and held accountable for their actions in taking these two innocent women away from their families.---------Connect with Us! Learn more about your...2020-09-0320 min