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In this episode of The Murder Sheet, we interview author Alex Mar about her new non-fiction book "Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy." In 1985, a heinous crime in Gary, Indiana tore apart two families. Then, a remarkable act of forgiveness changed everything. Here’s a link to the book’s Barnes and Noble page: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seventy-times-seven-alex-mar/11417079...

Richard Allen's attorneys last week filed a motion that put conditions at the Westville Correctional Facility at the top of everyone's mind. To get more context, we spoke with Kevin Smith, who spent some time incarcerated there. He shared his experiences and insights with us. Kevin's life has changed since he left prison. You can hear more from Kevin in this interview he gave to the 700 Club. http...

The Murder Sheet examines the latest filing from Brad Rozzi, Richard Allen's defense attorney. The filings centers around allegations about Allen's living conditions in Indiana's Westville prison. Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

CORRECTION: We previously described Bryan Kohberger as a PhD candidate — he is in fact a PhD student. The Murder Sheet examines the latest filings in the case against University of Idaho murders suspect BryanKohberger, along with some recent concerning media reports. Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC . See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

CORRECTION: We referred to the Miami County Jail and the Miami Correctional Facility interchangeably. They are separate facilities. On March 30, 2023, Kegan Kline pled guilty to 25 charges around child sexual abuse materials, obstruction of justice, and online identity theft in Miami County. We attended the hearing and will recap what we witnessed in this episode. Our past reporting on the run-up...

In this episode, The Murder Sheet interviews Brenton Gicker, the creator of Out From the Void . Out From the Void is a small print publication based in Oregon that focuses on stories about missing persons, among other things. Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.  The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Nearly a century ago, two wealthy Chicago teenagers committed a heinous crime, and became infamous figures in the annals of American crime. In this episode, The Murder Sheet interviews John Jay College of Criminal Justice Professor Simon Baatz about his book documenting the legal showdown at the heart of this notorious case. You can purchase Professor Simon Baatz's book —  For the Thrill of I...

A core group of important figures have arisen in the Delphi case, as it winds through the criminal justice system. Judge Fran Gull will preside over the trial, and the pre-trial hearings. Nicholas McLeland, the prosecutor of Carroll County, will speak for the state. And defense attorneys Brad Rozzi and Andy Baldwin will represent Richard "Rick" Allen, who stands accused of the murders. We will pro...

A core group of important figures have arisen in the Delphi case, as it winds through the criminal justice system. Judge Fran Gull will preside over the trial, and the pre-trial hearings. Nicholas McLeland, the prosecutor of Carroll County, will speak for the state. And defense attorneys Brad Rozzi and Andy Baldwin will represent Richard "Rick" Allen, who stands accused of the murders. We will pro...

A core group of important figures have arisen in the Delphi case, as it winds through the criminal justice system. Judge Fran Gull will preside over the trial, and the pre-trial hearings. Nicholas McLeland, the prosecutor of Carroll County, will speak for the state. And defense attorneys Brad Rozzi and Andy Baldwin will represent Richard "Rick" Allen, who stands accused of the murders. We will pro...

On March 20, 2023, attorneys made two contradictory filings in the case against Kegan Kline. Defense attorney Andrew Achey indicated that the parties in the case have struck a plea deal. But the Miami County Prosecutor's Office pushed back. We'll discuss what all of this could mean. Our past reporting on Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter's visit to Miami County, Indiana in July 2022:...

On August 6, 1975, 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell vanished while walking in the Epworth Forest neighborhood of North Webster, Indiana. She had left her workplace at a lakeside hall and was on her way to meet friends at Adventureland, a local amusement park. Instead, she was abducted, taken to Noble County, and drowned. In 2023, Fred Bandy Jr. and John Wayne Lehman were arrested for the murder. I...

In 2011, an unknown perpetrator brutally murdered a married couple in Boone County, Kentucky. In 2023, news spread far and wide that investigators were delving into a possible link between that case and the 2017 Delphi murders. What's going on with that? We'll talk about the murders of Bill and Peggy Stephenson, and discuss some updates in the case against Kegan Kline. The original Fox 19 report o...

CORRECTION: We incorrectly described Bryan Kohberger as a PhD candidate in this episode. This refers to a person who has completed their doctorate coursework, and is still working on their dissertation. Kohberger was not a PhD candidate, he was a PhD student who was still going through his coursework. We apologize for the error! The Murder Sheet examines the Pennsylvania search warrants released i...

Richard Alexander "Alex" Murdaugh has been convicted of the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul. We followed up with a veteran criminal defense attorney from the western half of the United States about the conclusion to the trial. Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Charles Lindbergh was —for a while — the type of national hero we don't seem to have anymore. Millions of Americans followed the story of his 1927 flight across the Atlantic. He was, of course, the first pilot to succeed in making that journey and the country idolized him for it.  And then tragedy struck. In 1932, Lindbergh's 20 month-old-son was kidnapped from the family home. Despite t...

We are sharing our conversation with a veteran criminal defense attorney from the western half of the country about a high-profile case. Our guest has 25 years of experience, and has worked on a number of high profile cases. He will share his thoughts on the ongoing trial against Richard Alexander "Alex" Murdaugh, the scion of a controversial legal dynasty in South Carolina. He stands accused of m...

We will speak to a criminal defense attorney source who we've interviewed in the past. Today, The Murder Sheet will speak with him about the unsolved Zodiac Killer case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There have been a few filings in the Delphi murders case in February 2023. In this episode, The Murder Sheet will delve into those updates. Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Investigative genetic genealogy has helped solve numerous cold cases. One group of volunteers from the DNA Doe Project has founded their own startup: Coast to Coast Genetic Genealogy Services. Their mission? Help the authorities crack unsolved cases. Listen to The Murder Sheet's interview with founders Cairenn Binder and Tracie Boyle. Coast to Coast's website: https://www.coasttocoastgg.com/ The W...

We've done a couple of episodes on the JFK assassination and decided it was time to add a new voice to the conversation. We chose to speak with Fred Litwin, a longtime assassination researcher who was a new book on the case. You can buy Fred's book — Oliver Stone's Film Flam — on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Oliver-Stones-Film-Flam-Demagogue-Dealey/dp/0994863063?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontex...

Here are The Murder Sheet, we don't have any experiencing with Moscow, Idaho, or any of the areas relevant to the 2022 quadruple homicide of four students at the University of Idaho. Today, we will talk to a cultural correspondent who can fill us in on the community, and the devastating impact of the murders. Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC...

In October 2021, Michael James, Abdulla Mubarah and Joseph Thomas were discovered murdered on the south side of Indianapolis. A teenager named Caden Smith was charged with the crime. In 2022, an attorney familiar to anyone following the Delphi murders — Andrew Baldwin — joined Smith's defense team. We'll talk about what a surprising ruling in the Smith case could possibly mean for the Delphi...

With so much going on in the cases we cover, we decided to take a step back and answer questions from listeners. We asked the subscribers to our Patreon and the members of our Facebook discussion group to submit their queries and they came through. This episode will get into what they wanted to know about the Delphi murders, Richard Allen, and the case of Kirsten Brueggeman. Here's our coverage of...

Fred Bandy Jr. and John Wayne Lehman were just arrested for the 1975 murder of 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell. Mitchell was abducted in North Webster, Indiana, and murdered in nearby Noble County. Indiana State Police cracked the 47-year-old cold case with help from tipsters and DNA evidence. Here's a link to the first part of our recent coverage of Laurel's case: https://art19.com/shows/murder-...