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In 2019, Auburn Alabama was shocked by the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard and it brought to mind another case from the area: the disappearance of Lori Slesinski. Though a suspect was in custody, the question remained: where was Lori? This case is solved. Podcast recommendation: Marooned https://visitmarooned.com/ Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your fav...

After Gloria King was found dead, investigators wanted to question her estranged husband. The problem was they couldn’t find him. It turned out this wasn’t the first time he had lived on the run… and this wasn’t the first estranged wife who ended up dead.  This case is solved. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Case T...

After Carol Kennedy was found dead in her home, her ex husband Steve DeMocker became the prime suspect when his alibi could not be verified. He said he was on a long bike ride, and his phone just happened to be dead for that entire time and no one saw him. But did the police zero in on their suspect far too soon?  Book Recommendation: Then No One Can Have Her by Caitlin Rother  *This case is solve...

A divorce settlement doesn’t always mean everything is settled. So when a recently divorced woman was found murdered in her home, the investigators immediately looked at her ex husband. And then found themselves under fire for supposedly only investigating the ex-husband.   Book Recommendation: Then No One Can Have Her by Caitlin Rother Podcast Recommendation: Foul Play Crime Series *This case is...

Language warning: This episode is marked explicit as there is some cursing during the off-the-cuff conversation. In October 2023, I attended the Studio Both/And launch party in North Adams, MA, and moderated a panel of true crime podcasters. This is a very funny peek behind the podcast curtain with salty language (I censored one word) and lots of laughs. We're all glad Amanda wasn't eaten by a bea...

In 2020, Tiffany Booth took on a roommate who soon became a boyfriend. But when she didn’t return from a weekend away and the boyfriend was nowhere to be found, Tiffany’s family started seeking answers alongside the police and now they’re seeking justice.  If you know anything, you can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or report a tip online at Crime Stoppers of Nevada Share Tiffany’s story and...

Carolyn Killaby went out one night to clear her head and was last seen walking across a parking lot. The police zeroed in on a suspect and when he realized it, he took off. They now had to build a case while chasing a fugitive.  If you know anything, call the Vancouver police tip line at 360-487-7399.  *This case is partially resolved* Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Con...

In 1977, a 6 year old girl went missing in Ireland and the case remains unsolved. But different family members eventually adopted different theories–theories that led to pain and estrangement.  If you know anything, call the Ballyshannon Garda at +353 71 985 8530 *This case is unsolved* Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Newspapers.com ! For listeners of today’s show, Newspapers.com is offe...

Hannah Truelove was 16 years old when she didn’t come home one night. As the police investigated her disappearance, many wondered if the clues to what happened lay in her vague tweets in the weeks before.    If you know anything, call the Hall County tip line at 770-503-3232 or the GBI tip line at 800-597-8477   *This case is unsolved*   Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & C...

With no permanent residents, violent crime in Antarctica is very low. But low doesn’t mean zero and the mysterious death of Rodney Marks is thought by some to be one of the only murders on the continent.    *This case is unsolved*   Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr....

When Leona Kinsey went missing, separating fact from rumor proved difficult. But within a few years, one person of interest rose to the top of the list but suspicion is not evidence, and the real answers to what happened and why are still just out of reach.  If you know anything about the disappearance of Leona Kinsey, please call the La Grande Police Department at 541-963-1017 or reach out to the...

Gambling debts led a woman to take out five insurance policies on family members. It wasn’t until three people were dead before someone got suspicious.   *This case is solved* Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines   Sources: https://docs.google.com/document...

A couple moved to an uninhabited island in the Galapagos but they wouldn’t be alone forever. When more settlers arrived, tensions rose and left us with multiple mysteries nearly 90 years later.    *This case is unsolved*   Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimeli...

In 2022, Debahni Escobar protested to bring awareness to the missing and murdered women of her home state of Nuevo Leon. She didn’t know that within weeks, people would be marching in her name.  *This case is unsolved* Anyone with information on the suspicious death of Debanhi Escobar can call the FGR at (55) 5346 0000. Mexico’s country code is 52.   Want more content? Check out my other podcast C...

In August of 2018, Robert Whitwell’s neighbors noticed a few days worth of newspapers on his front step. As he was 81 years old, they were worried for his well-being as he lived alone. But what they imagined happened was nowhere near as tragic as the truth.  *This case is solved* Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   L...

In 1980, a family of three disappeared. Though two would later be found murdered, it took 4 0 years to solve what happened to the third. But as often happens in unsolved cases, one answer just leads to more questions but in this case, it leads to another very important thing: hope.  Book recommendation:  Finding Baby Holly by Holly Marie | Hachette Book Group *This case is partially solved* Want m...

Between 1987 and 2010, six separate crimes were committed that hardly seemed connected. But with the development of DNA technology, the police were able to tie all of the crimes to one man and convict one of Denmark’s most notorious killers.  Podcast recommendation: Den Danske Seriemorder *This case is mostly solved* Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your f...

Honduras has one of the highest murder rates in the world and one of the lowest solve rates. But when a high profile beauty pageant winner and her sister go missing days before an international competition, all eyes are on Honduras and the pressure to solve this one is like nothing the country had seen before.  *This case is solved*   Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Cons...

In 2022, a young Maori woman was hanging out with some friends. According to them, she took off running down the beach, never to be seen again. But strange clues lead authorities to think they’re not being told the full truth.  *This case is unsolved* Anyone with information, if you are in New Zealand, you can call 105, the non-emergency police number.  If you have information you want to provide...

In 1998, three people participated in the same crime but had different consequences. Did the different sentences fit each person’s circumstances or was the system unfair? *This case is solved* Sponsors: End 2023 with a bang, download Word Collect for FREE today.  Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Links to all my so...

Cindy Monkman met a charming German man in a bar one night, and the two began dating. But when his visa was about to expire and he suggested a green card marriage, Cindy thought she was helping him out. What she didn’t know was that this was part of a plot that started before they even met.  *This case is solved*  Book: https://middlechildbook.com/about/ Research training: https://truecrimepodcast...

Charlie and Eric sit down with author Laura Norton about her new book Lay Them To Rest.   Email for giveaway: crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Music: Critical Thinking by Philip Ayers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When a juvenile is charged with a heinous crime, the idea is to punish to rehabilitate and allow that child to live a healthy adult life. But are all crimes, even when committed by a 14-year-old, forgivable? And how soon should that forgiveness come?   *This case is solved*   Sponsors: Get $15 off a Skylight Frame at Skylight Frame.com/CRIMELINES Go to  StoryWorth.com/crimelines and save $10 on yo...

When Carol Anne Taggart went missing, it wouldn’t take long for the authorities to close the book on what happened to her. But due to a loophole in Scottish law, her killer would be controlling things for years to come. Carol’s family is trying to change that.  Contact your MSP:  https://www.parliament.scot/msps *This case is solved* Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www...

In June of 2000, John Robinson was arrested on two complaints of sexual assault and one of theft. The arrest gave the police probable cause to search for evidence of what they really thought he was guilty of–murder. And that’s exactly what they found.  This case is partially resolved. Submit a tip: https://tips.fbi.gov/home or call your local FBI field office   Sponsors: Unlock your inner detectiv...