15 Minutes of Murder

For 37 years, she was a ghost in the system known only as 'Julie Doe.' Today, we are finally saying her name: Pamela Leigh Walton. In this exclusive Deep Dive, we explore the life of a woman who was a boundary-pushing inspiration—someone who knew exactly who she was and lived her truth in an era that wasn't ready for it. From her roots in Kentucky to her final days in Florida, we piece...

In 1988, a body was found off a rural road in Clermont, Florida. For nearly thirty years, she was "Julie Doe"—a female victim whose identity seemed lost to time. But in 2015, a shocking forensic discovery changed everything: Julie Doe was actually a transgender woman. This was a pivotal moment where the DNA Doe Project realized the initial autopsy had misidentified her sex, which is exac...

In this episode of Ask a PI, Des breaks down the terrifying reality of digital privacy and where a legitimate Private Investigator draws the line. While the internet is a scary place where almost anyone can access spyware and private data, doing so without a warrant is a federal crime. We’re diving into:    •    The Federal Red Line: Why the feds need a signed warrant for your data—and why you sho...

In 1986, 15-year-old Chaim Weiss was found brutally bludgeoned in his dormitory at a Long Beach, NY, yeshiva. The crime scene was a puzzle of contradictions: no forced entry, yet ritualistic details like an open window and a moved body suggested someone familiar with the faith was responsible. Tonight, the 15 Minutes of Murder team—Desiree, Tanisha, and our producer Craig — take a deep dive into &...

In 1986, 16-year-old Chaim Weiss was found bludgeoned to death in his dormitory room at a Long Beach, NY yeshiva. Despite a crime scene that appeared ritualistically tampered with—including an open window and a moved body—no motive or suspects were ever found. In this case overview from 15 Minutes of Murder, we dive into one of New York’s most baffling cold cases. Why was the window left open? Why...

In 1986, while the nation’s eyes were fixed on the Colonial Parkway Murders, a different kind of terror was unfolding just three hours away in Suitland, Maryland. Five Black women—and potentially up to nine—were found murdered in a wooded "killing field," yet their stories were swallowed by the systemic chaos of the crack epidemic and a war on drugs that prioritized arrests over justice....

Five women vanished in four months, but the world stayed silent. Why have you never heard of the Suitland Murders? In late 1986, the unincorporated area of Suitland, Maryland, became the site of a terrifying series of crimes. Between October 1986 and January 1987, five young women—Dorothy Ann Miller, Pamela Malcolm, Cynthia Lee Westbury, Juanita Marie Walls, and Angela Wilkerson—vanished. Their bo...

Hollywood has created a version of Private Investigators that couldn’t be further from reality. In this episode of Ask a PI, Des breaks down the biggest misconception about being a licensed Professional Investigator. TV portrays PIs as reckless and willing to do anything for money. In real life, investigations must withstand scrutiny in State and Federal court. As a state-licensed, bonded, and ins...

Hiring a Private Investigator isn’t about confirmation — it’s about facts. In this episode of Ask a PI, Desiree breaks down some of the most common (and dangerous) misconceptions people have when they hire an investigator. From unrealistic expectations, to clients unintentionally making their own situation worse, this is a real look at how investigations actually unfold. An investigation isn’t scr...

When Desiree Edwards first became a Private Investigator, she didn’t realize it was a real 9–5 job — or how surprising people’s reactions would be. In this video, Desiree shares three moments that still crack her up:• People asking how she found them• Being told she asked more questions than the police• And people refusing to give their name… to a PIThis is what real investigations look like — hum...

Private investigator Desiree Edwards shares the unseen side of investigative work — supporting clients through court, family crises, and emotionally charged moments most people never see. At 15 Minutes of Murder, we believe investigations work best when people are treated as humans first — not just case files. #15MinutesOfMurder #TrueCrime #PrivateInvestigator #TrueCrimeCommunity #HumanCenteredJus...

A deep dive into the Dorothy Scott murder — examining stalking, ignored warnings, and the systems that failed to protect her. #15MinutesOfMurder #DorothyScott #TrueCrimePodcast #VictimCentered #EthicalTrueCrime #JusticeMatters #StalkingAwareness #UnsolvedCases #crime #truecrimecommunity #mystery

In 1980, Dorothy Scott began receiving disturbing phone calls from an unknown man who claimed he was watching her — and that he was going to kill her. Months later, after leaving a hospital parking lot in California, Dorothy vanished. Her car was later found burned. Her remains were discovered years later. The calls continued. Nearly five decades later, The Dorothy Scott murder remains unsolved. I...

In 1988, 19-year-old Tara Calico vanished during her routine bike ride in rural New Mexico. What followed was an investigation marked by shifting suspects, contradictory law enforcement theories, and critical evidence that was never fully pursued. In this deep-dive episode of 15 Minutes of Murder, we examine the full timeline of Tara’s disappearance — from early assumptions and community rumors to...

In September 1988, 19-year-old Tara Calico disappeared during her daily bike ride near Belen, New Mexico. She was never seen again. In this episode of 15 Minutes of Murder, we present a full overview of the Tara Calico case — the timeline of her disappearance, key evidence, witness statements, and the theories that have kept this case alive for decades. We examine:*The day Tara vanished*Early witn...

Between 1986 and 1989, four young couples were murdered or disappeared along Virginia’s Colonial Parkway — a series of crimes long believed to be connected. In this episode of 15 Minutes of Murder, we break down the Colonial Parkway Murders from start to finish, including:• Why investigators initially suspected law enforcement involvement• The theory that the killer impersonated an authority figur...

Between 1986 and 1989, four young couples were murdered along Virginia’s Colonial Parkway — a scenic stretch of road that became the center of one of America’s most disturbing unsolved crime cases. In this episode of 15 Minutes of Murder, we break down:• The known timeline of the attacks• Patterns linking the cases• The theory that the killer posed as an authority figure• The controversial suspect...

Welcome to our very first 15 Minutes of Murder LIVE.Tonight we’re catching up with everyone, talking about our upcoming episode on the Keddie Cabin Murders, and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re building this show together. If you’re new here — we’re a true crime team digging into cases with sharp research, real discussion, and zero fluff. We go live every Wednesday and drop new epi...

The Keddie Cabin Murders changed the landscape of American true crime — and decades later, the case remains full of contradictions, overlooked evidence, and unanswered questions. In this episode, Desiree Edwards, Craig, and Tanisha break down the case like never before. We walk through the timeline, analyze the suspects, revisit testimony that doesn’t add up, and share the new connections we uncov...

The Keddie Cabin Murders remain one of the most disturbing unsolved cases in American history.🔔 Subscribe to follow the entire seriesIn this episode of 15 Minutes of Murder, we present a brief overview of the events inside Cabin 28 on April 11–12, 1981 — what happened, who was involved, and the theories that can’t be ignore.✔️ The victims✔️ The survivors✔️ The timeline✔️ The suspects✔️ The eviden...

15 Minutes of Murder is a fast-paced true crime series hosted by real Private Investigator Desiree Edwards and producers Tanisha Slater & Craig Chapman. Each episode breaks down real cases — no fluff, no filler, just the story. This introduction episode gives you a look into who we are, what’s coming, and how you can get involved.