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Four bodies were found in barrels near Bear Brook state park in New Hampshire. This case would take many turns until their killer was identified. It seemed every answer opened up even more questions.  If you know anything about the disappearance of Denise Beaudin, call the Manchester Police Department: 603-668-8711 If you know anything about the unidentified child from Allenstown, call NCMEC at 1-...

In 2013, Brandon Lawson disappeared. For years, his last 911 was analyzed. In 2022, a team of searchers found items that led to the recovery of remains. This case is *partially resolved* Upcoming events! August 27: True Crime Podcast Festival: https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharing   Transcript...

Between 1979 and 1982, five people disappeared or were murdered in the Lewiston-Clarkston metro area, straddling the state line between Idaho and Washington. Though there is a person of interest who could be linked to four of the victims, the cases remain unsolved.  Asotin County Sheriff's Office 509-758-2331 SLC FBI field office: 800-579-1400 Lewiston police: 208-746-0171 These cases are *unsolve...

In 1991, a woman was murdered by her abusive boyfriend at a motel as she was attempting to leave him. When police responded, they found that the woman used multiple aliases and her true identity was unknown. Until May of 2022, when genetic genealogy closed this case, she was known only as the El Dorado Jane Doe.  https://closingthecase.com/solved-el-dorado-jane-doe?fbclid=IwAR1HEwWfNPqz4tAR1Z1ptqE...

The hosts of Date with Dateline join me to discuss all things Dateline and the latest Crimelines episodes on Tim and Larissa Schuster. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Licensing: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

In July 2003, Tim Schuster went missing during a prolonged and bitter divorce. When his body was found in his estranged wife’s storage unit, it seemed like a slam dunk case. But the stories that came out as the co-conspirators pointed fingers at each other threatened to confuse the jury.  This case is *solved* Upcoming events! June 4: Meetup! Williwaw Social 609 F St, Anchorage, AK  August 27: Tru...

For about 15 years, Tim and Larissa Schuster were happily married. Then Tim said Larissa changed and the marriage became strained. Tim wanted to work on the marriage but Larissa insisted on a divorce. But she wanted Tim to walk away with nothing and that wasn’t something Tim was going to agree to.  This case is *solved* Upcoming events! June 4: Meetup! Williwaw Social 609 F St, Anchorage, AK  Augu...

I spoke with Caprice, the host of the UK-based Unseen podcast about Shannon Matthews, the reputations of council estates, and the types of cases she covers.  You can find the Unseen podcast in your favorite podcast app!  Music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

When 9-year-old Shannon Matthews disappeared on her way home from school, the community took to the streets to search for the little girl and to rally around her family. The media faced criticism, comparing the coverage for Shannon to the coverage of Madeline McCann. But when this case came to a shocking resolution, the media swarmed.  This case is *solved* Upcoming events! June 4: Meetup! Williwa...

When 29-year-old Frankie Pullian was killed in a hit-and-run crash, the responding officers thought something didn’t look quite right. So they carefully processed and documented the scene in spite of the medical examiner seeing this as an open and shut case. Then an insurance investigator started asking questions and the police hunch was proved correct. This case is *solved* Upcoming events! June...

Paul Holes worked as a cold case investigator and, on retirement, found himself thrust into the media spotlight. In his new memoir Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases, he covers cases he's worked on with a look at his life behind-the-scenes and the toll his job took on his mental health and family life. Buy the book here . Remember to select a local independent bookstore to earn a porti...

Sophie Sergie was visiting friends in Fairbanks when she was found murdered in a dorm at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The case went cold until the Golden State Killer was caught using genetic genealogy and Alaska State Troopers wondered if it could work in this case.  This case is *solved* Podcast recommendation: War Cry Podcast Upcoming events! April 30: Meetup after CrimeCon in Las Vegas...

In 2009, a young woman went out to celebrate Mardi Gras with her friends. When she didn’t return home, everyone was worried. But when the suspects pointed fingers at each other, learning what happened would be difficult, but even more difficult was the question of why. This case is *solved* Upcoming events! April 30: Meetup after CrimeCon in Las Vegas June 6: Meetup in Anchorage (location TBA) Aug...

In 1996, Keli Lane gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Tegan. After she left the hospital, she showed up at home without a baby. When a subsequent pregnancy uncovered Tegan’s disappearance, the police initially thought it was a custody issue. But it eventually became a homicide investigation.  This case is *disputed* Upcoming events! April 30: Meetup after CrimeCon in Las Vegas June 6: Meetup...

In 1999, Keli Lane contacted an adoption agency to ask about placing her newborn with a family. As much as she wanted to raise the child, she knew she wasn’t in the position to do so. But the information Keli provided the adoption agency about herself and the baby’s father didn’t add up. The lies unraveled and led to a missing persons investigation. This case is *disputed* Sources: https://docs.go...

Bob Motta, criminal defense attorney and host of the true crime podcast Defense Diaries, joins me to discuss difficult cases and other stories from the defense side of the courtroom. Upcoming events! April 30: Meetup after CrimeCon in Las Vegas June 6: Meetup in Anchorage (location TBA) August 27: True Crime Podcast Festival: https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com   Transcript by request crimelinesp...

When Anne Marie Fahey went missing, a secret affair known only to a few of her closest friends was revealed. A secret affair with an attorney who would later become the world’s worst defense client.  This case is *solved* Upcoming events! April 30: Meetup after CrimeCon in Las Vegas June 6: Meetup in Anchorage (location TBA) August 27: True Crime Podcast Festival: https://truecrimepodcastfestival....

In 2013, Monique Clubb traveled from her home in Hervey Bay to Brisbane with friends. They returned but she never did. When I first spoke with her family nearly 2 years ago, they had been left in the dark as far as the investigation went. But then an inquest was held and, though they learned more, Monique remains missing. This case is *unsolved* Upcoming events! March 26: The Ice Box in Mobile, AL...

In November 2016, the nation watched the 24-hour news cycle report on a California woman who seemingly vanished while out on a run. Her family and friends described her as a supermom who never would have left her children. But when she returned 22 days later, questions persisted until last week when an arrest was made. This cases is *disputed* (pending trial) True Crime Podcast Festival: https://t...

In the early 2000s, the families of three missing girls received letters telling them what happened to their loved ones. The letters were mailed from the Manchester, NH area though none of the letters have brought definitive answers to what happened to Alicia Markovich, Colleen Orsborn, or Deborah Quimby.  These cases are *unsolved* Read more about the letters/letter writer: http://truecrimeguy.co...

Jules from Riddle Me That and The Path Went Chilly joined me to discuss the gendered reporting in the media surrounding the Claudia Lawrence case as well as how we respectfully deal with cases where the victim may not have always "lit up a room."   Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Licensing: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://ww...

A 35-year-old old chef vanished on her way to work one morning. The media quickly picked up the case of the young and pretty missing woman. But when an investigator spoke of a supposed secret life, public perception changed and altered the course of the investigation.  This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or leave a tip online at crimestoppers-uk.org....

When an 18-year-old was accused of a horrific crime, public opinion was in his favor. By mortgaging their homes, the people of Litchfield County Connecticut helped pay for his defense. But would public support be enough to prove his innocence? This case is *disputed* Audiobook rec: Lies In Bone Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharin...

When Sonya Ivanoff disappeared into the night, it took a scared witness coming forward to lead to an unlikely suspect.  Podcast shout outs: True Crime Fan Club and Reverie True Crime This case is *solved* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharing Sponsors:  Bound By Oath The Generation Why Thirteen   Transcript (**Want to use this scr...

This is a short history series. Regular true crime content will return next week. American sign language was not everyone's preferred method of education. As the oral method gained popularity in the United States, the Deaf community worked to hold onto their language.  Transcripts Sources Opening quoted voiced by Lanie Hobbs of True Crime Fan Club Music is Bring Me the Sky by Scott Buckley https:/...