Murder Sheet

A multi-day preliminary hearing took place in the Charlie Kirk case this week. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232 Or here: https://www.simonan...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from New York, Washington, Missouri, Wisconsin, and New Zealand. The Democrat and Chronicle’s report on the murder of Sam Nordquist and the guilty plea of ringleader Precious Arzuaga: https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2026/0...

Spin Docs is our segment where we scrutinize true crime docuseries and documentaries. Today, we will speak about Netflix's Maternal Instinct, which chronicles the killing of young mother Reagan Simmons-Hancock and infant Braxlynn Sage Hancock by Taylor Parker on October 9, 2020. Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discounts Check out our upcoming book eve...

A survivor barely clinging to life. A detective determined to solve a heinous grocery store massacre. In this episode, journalist and author Bob Cyphers takes us inside the 1987 St. Louis National Supermarkets massacre. Buy Bob's book 25 Frozen, 1 Thawed here or wherever you get your books: https://geniusbookpublishing.com/products/25-frozen-1-thawed-paperback?_pos=1&_sid=68706a017&_ss=r C...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from California, Indiana, Alabama, and Canada. The Sacramento Bee’s reporting on the prosecution of Kenneth Chee for the fireworks warehouse deaths of Angel Mathew Voller, Carlos Javier Rodriguez-Mora, Neil Justin Li, Christopher Goltiao...

Robert Eugene Brashers is a ghost. Can you help chase him? We interviewed KFVS-12 anchor and investigative reporter Kathy Sweeney. She co-created the excellent true crime podcast Chasing a Ghost. It follows the life and crimes of infamous serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers. She's going to give you the information you need to help with the investigation into Brashers. Listen to Chasing a Ghost he...

We interviewed Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho about his work prosecuting serial killer Joseph James DeAngelo, also known as the Golden State Killer, the East Area Rapist, and the Original Night Stalker. Get The People vs. the Golden State Killer here or wherever you buy books: https://thirdstatebooks.com/pages/the-people-vs-the-golden-state-killer Check out Phyllis's Garden here: htt...

What happened at today's pre-trial hearing in the case of Alex Murdaugh, who faces a new murder trial for the slayings of his wife Maggie and his son Paul. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-america...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from California, Alabama, Georgia, and the United Kingdom. The BBC’s coverage of the murders of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley‑Kumar, and Ian Coates by Valdo Calocane and the ensuing fallout over the improper handling of health records: h...

On July 1, 1980, an unknown woman abducted seventeen-day-old infant Kevin Verville Jr. That was nearly forty-six years ago. He's been missing all those years. Investigators believe he's still out there, likely raised by the woman who abducted him. Today, we are speaking to Angeline Hartmann, the director of communications for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. She's asking the...

What does all the latest back and forth mean for the Brian Thompson case—and for Luigi Mangione's defense? Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232...

We go over the most important facts in the case of the disappearance, rape, and murder of Josette Wright. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232 O...

We take a look at a number of cases this week. Read WTHR's coverage of the death of Makala Pendley at https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/family-of-woman-killed-in-mexico-makala-pendley-getting-strange-phone-calls/531-498e33a6-8f34-4305-a814-d577ee2bd918 The BBC coverage of the death of Preston Davey is at https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrx8gj112mo The Pennsylvania Supreme Court called out...

On April 8, 2026, serial killer Rex Heuermann pled guilty. He murdered Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard‑Barnes, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, and Jessica Taylor. He also admitted to murdering Karen Vergata. Today, he received his sentence. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Pre-order...

On March 19, 2004, seventeen‑year‑old Brianna Maitland clocked out of her job as a dishwasher at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont. She drove off into the night. She never made it home.  Her car was found butted up against an abandoned building known as the Old Dutchburn place along Route 118. Personal belongings were scattered around it. That was over 22 years ago. Today, we...

Tyler Nike Thomas is facing two federal counts related to the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee. But the case still hasn't resulted in murder charges. Why? What's happening? Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discounts Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Order our book on Delphi her...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, Colorado, Nevada, and Haiti. Anita Grayson’s obituary: https://www.communityfuneralcare.org/obituary/anita-grayson Footage released by the Fort Wayne Police Department concerning the death of Anita Grayson: https://www.youtu...

A New Hampshire court overturned Adam Montgomery's conviction for the murder of his five-year-old daughter Harmony Montgomery. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/2186688...

On October 3, 1994, 12-year-old Josette Wright vanished from Carmel, New York. Months later, hunters discovered her remains. She had been murdered. Local drug dealers, Anthony DiPippo and Andrew Krivak, were arrested and charged with Josette's rape and murder. They were first convicted in 1997. Between them, they went through five trials before being acquitted of the crime in 2016 and 2023, respec...

On October 3, 1994, 12-year-old Josette Wright vanished from Carmel, New York. Months later, hunters discovered her remains. She had been murdered. Local drug dealers, Anthony DiPippo and Andrew Krivak, were arrested and charged with Josette's rape and murder. They were first convicted in 1997. Between them, they went through five trials before being acquitted of the crime in 2016 and 2023, r...

Did serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers commit the Burger Chef murders? We'll share what we think. Here's our Burger Chef murders overview episode: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/1cf50ad4-ae9f-4825-8d63-3074cf187ec5 Want to do a deep dive on the Burger Chef murders? Check out our playlist here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/burger-chef Want to delve into our coverage of the yogurt...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, North Carolina, and Michigan. The Charlotte Observer’s report on the arrest of Johnny Steven Talbert for the murders of Donna Barnhardt, and Darrell Noles at the Sun Drop Bottling Company: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/n...

Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick is a major figure in the world of investigative or forensic genetic genealogy, and she's helped solve many cold cases. Today, we will speak about a few of those cases. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murd...

Kenneth Melson was a longtime federal prosecutor who's served in all manner of roles for the federal government. Many of those have drawn on his expertise in forensic science. Today, he is working with eSleuth. This interview is part of our new occasional recurring segment, the Future of Crime Solving. It’s a series where we will talk to different figures associated with eSleuth AI. eSleuth AI off...

In 2023, a jury convicted former attorney Alex Murdaugh of the murders of his wife Maggie and his son Paul at the family's Moselle hunting lodge in Colleton County, South Carolina. In 2026, Murdaugh had his convictions overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court over jury tampering concerns. Now, Murdaugh is suing Becky Hill, the former clerk of court accused of swaying jurors in the case. Chec...