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In May 2019, Jennifer Dulos vanished from her home in an upscale neighborhood in Connecticut. Though her body has never been found, three people were arrested and charged in relation to her murder in January 2020. After the arrests, the state of Connecticut released hundreds of pages of documents showing a strong case against the defendants. Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking, host o...

Third Thursday bonus episode featuring the stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The Highway of Tears in northern British Columbia has seen the vanishing and murders of upwards of 40 women and girls. Of the 18 cases the RCMP Project E-Pana task force is investigating, six of them were First Nations girls under the age of 18. Today, we are telling three of their stories. Music by Scott...

On January 20, 2008, the unthinkable happened. 19 year old Brianna Denison was abducted while sleeping on her friend’s couch and murdered. Her attacker left behind DNA linking Brianna’s death to a series of rapes in the area. The only question was, whose DNA was it? Donations for this week's profiled charity: http://www.endthebacklog.org/ Research by Haley Gray Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by...

The first episode of the New Year is a case out of Australia. On February 2, 1986, Anita Cobby was walking home from the train station when a car pulled up alongside her. Two men grabbed her, forcing her into the car in full view of multiple witnesses. When details of what happened next were leaked to the public, many hoped to see the reinstatement of the death penalty in New South Wales. http://w...

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In August of 2012, Tony and Sue Bemis received the news no parent wants to hear. Their son, Chief Petty Officer John Keith Bemis had died by suicide. As they struggled to make sense of their loss, things didn’t add up. Seven years later, they still have questions about what exactly did happen to their son. The National Suicide Prevention hotline number: 1-800-273-8255 https://www.glaad.org/resourc...

In 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband to Philadelphia for a business conference. While out sightseeing, Judy vanished. Months later, her body was found hundreds of miles away in clothes her husband didn’t recognize. The mystery is not just who killed Judy Smith, but how did she get to the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you have any information on the murder of Judy Smith, please call the Buncombe...

In 2004, Veronica Wilson answered her front door on a Sunday evening. The man asked for her husband Alistair. The man’s demeanor didn’t strike her as odd, and he didn’t seem to be a threat. But within 10 minutes, Alistair would lie on the doorstep dying and, 15 years later, no one has been arrested.  If you know anything about the murder of Alistair Wilson, you can email a dedicated address operat...

In December 1969, Carol Blades left her home to go to the laundromat in Nixa, Missouri. She never returned. The local sheriff insisted she ran off with another man, but her husband and parents wouldn't accept that answer. As the 50 year anniversary approaches without justice, many wonder if the sheriff's snap judgment closed the case before it was ever properly investigated. Learn more about your...

On April 8, 2008, 22-year-old Jamie Fraley told a friend over the phone she was waiting for a ride to the hospital. Suffering from a stomach bug, Jamie was worried she wasn’t getting any better. Jamie ended the call with “he’s here.” This was the last time Jamie was heard from. If you have any information about the disappearance of Jamie Fraley, please call the Gaston County Police Department 704-...

In 1984, Alton Coleman and Debra Brown went on a crime spree that left many injured and dead. In their trials and appeals, the same question kept being asked. Is an abusive childhood enough of a mitigating factor to keep Coleman and Brown out of the death chamber. Tickets to the live show available starting Dec 16 at panicfilmfest.com Research by Haley Gray Edited by Gray Multimedia Music by Scott...

In October 1997, a woman named Rosa Delgado went to the corner store with her 4-year-old daughter, Rosita Camacho. When the pair never made it home from the store, Rosa’s sister called the police. Twenty-two-years later, we are still asking happened to Rosa and Rosita? Some people think they know the answer, and it points back to corruption within the police force. If you have any information, cal...

Thirteen-year-old Yara Gambirasio left her gymnastics center in northern Italy in November 2010 and vanished. Three months later, her body was found in a field. When DNA was found on her underclothes, investigators launched a massive sweep for DNA samples. But would it be enough to find Yara's killer? Support our sponsors! Listen to Bad Batch: Wondery.fm/BadBatchCrimelines Native: get 20% off your...

In 2007, Kamisha Block was one of nearly 900 US soldiers killed in Iraq. But Kamisha was not killed in combat. Her family was told Kamisha’s death was an accident; she was a casualty of friendly fire. But Kamisha’s death was much darker than that and has forced us to ask: could it have been prevented? Sponsors: For a free month of Himalaya Plus, go to himalaya.com/crimelines and enter promo code C...

In July 1998, infant Allyson Dalton was kidnapped from her home after her mother, Sylena Dalton, was brutally murdered. In spite of a suspect rising to the top of the list early on, the killer of Sylena has never been arrested. And the whereabouts of Allyson remain unknown. If you have any information on the case, contact the Virginia State Police at 540-829-7766 Thank you to Chris Borba for speak...

On January 8. 1993, the owners of a Brown’s Chicken restaurant in Palatine, Illinois and five of their employees were gunned down shortly after close. Though DNA and palm prints were left at the scene, the case grew cold. Then, nearly nine years after the massacre, two women came forward to point the finger at two men. Both men confessed but now claim they’re innocent. This is part two of a two-pa...

On January 8. 1993, the owners of a Brown’s Chicken restaurant in Palatine, Illinois and five of their employees were gunned down shortly after close. Though DNA and palm prints were left at the scene, the case grew cold. Then, nearly nine years after the massacre, two women came forward to point the finger at two men. Both men confessed but now claim they’re innocent. Link to profiles of the vict...

In January 2008, 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee was abducted from her home. After a critical 911 call is mishandled, police lost their best chance to save Denise. But her family is determined to make sure that never happens to anyone else. To learn more, visit deniseamberlee.org This week's sponsor is bombas.com/crimelines for 20% off Research assistance by Suzanne St. John Written and hosted by Cha...

Over a holiday weekend in October 2003, 19-year-old college student Mark Fisher took his first trip to New York City unchaperoned. While there, he met up with a friend and went back to the home of John Giuca with her. Shortly before sunrise the next morning, Mark was gunned down on a Brooklyn street he had never been to before. Two men were convicted of his murder and one says he’s innocent. Today...

On Saturday, August 19, 2017, Savanna Greywind was doing light chores while waiting for lunch delivery. A neighbor asked the very pregnant Savanna for help with a project. Savanna agreed. She was about to become the victim of fetal abduction, a rare crime that is, sadly, on the rise. Sponsor: www.fabfitfun.com and use code CRIMELINES for $10 off your first box #fabfitfunpartner Written and hosted...

On August 17, 2014, the body of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine was pulled from the Red River in Manitoba, Canada. But this was only the final tragedy in Tina’s life. This is Tina's story. Today's Sponsors: Bombas socks--bombas.com/crimelines for 20% Invisible Choir podcast, available in all podcast apps Researched by Jess Written and hosted by Charlie Worroll Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Ha...

In April of 1996, 19-year-old Stacey Stites was murdered. A year-long investigation led to the arrest and conviction of a man who has been trying to prove his innocence ever since. Currently, he is racing against an execution date set for this November. Is he wrongfully convicted as the Innocence Project claims or is he guilty of Stacey’s murder like the state of Texas says? To learn more about Ro...

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In November 2006, a man named Abraham Shakespeare hit the jackpot in the Florida lotto. His good-heart led him to give and loan away a large amount of his winnings in short order. When a woman named Dee Dee Moore convinced him to sign his assets over to her to protect them from vultures, things went from bad to worse. Thank you to today's sponsors! Hello Fresh: $80 off your first month at hellofre...

Quick note: the first 5 minutes of this episode is a correction and update on the Jack Family episode. Feel free to skip ahead if you skipped that episode. In November 2006, a man named Abraham Shakespeare hit the jackpot in the Florida lotto. His good-heart led him to give and loan away a large amount of his winnings in short order. When a woman named Dee Dee Moore convinced him to sign his asset...