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Becky Bliefnick was ready to have her divorce settled so she could move on. She and her estranged husband fought almost every issue but none more than whether his father should be around their children unsupervised. Were any of those conflicts enough to end in murder? Becky Bliefnick Memorial Fund: https://gofund.me/cf34b08e This case is solved. Thank you to SPOT AND TANGO for sponsoring this epis...

Karina Holmer knew within two months that being an au pair was not the job for her. She began to make plans to go home to Sweden, but she was killed after a night out with friends. With conflicting witness statements and no clear answers, the police are still waiting on the one tip that could bring this case together. Anyone with information is asked to call the Boston Police Department Homicide U...

On February 13, 1993, Lynn Dejac called 911 to tell the police that her boyfriend was in her home and refused to leave. He left before the police arrived and then so did Lynn, leaving her two children home alone overnight. What happened that night would take 13 years to untangle though the official answer remains in dispute. This case is unsolved. Thank you to today’s sponsor Spot & Tango! Upgrade...

In 1998, a young man committed a random attack in a Houston wig shop. A suspect was identified and while the victims and their families say they have the right person, he has maintained his innocence for over 25 years. This case is solved. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www....

Pearl Pinson left for school one morning and, in full view of witnesses, was kidnapped as she walked. A shoot out with the prime suspect changed the course of this investigation, but the answer to “where is Pearl?” is something the right tip can bring in. If you know anything, please call the Solano County Sheriff's Office 707-421-7090 or NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST Join the Facebook group: https://ww...

In June of 2009, a Nissan Sentra with four bodies in it was pulled from a canal near Kingston, Ontario. In part 1, we discussed the backstory of the family at the center of this case and now, in part 2, we’ll discuss the crime scene, the timeline, the changing stories, and the final resolution. This case is solved Support Right To Learn Afghanistan: https://righttolearn.ca/shafia-fund/ Support the...

When the bodies of four women and girls were pulled from a car in a canal, the community rallied around the grieving family who suffered an inexplicable accident. But the police, from the very start, believed they could explain what happened and it was no accident. This case is solved Thank you to this week's sponsor Spot & Tango! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code c...

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Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psycholog...

Jay Orbin left on a business trip and never came home. Or at least that’s what his wife initially told the police. But changing stories made it unclear what really happened in this case.  This case is (mostly) solved   Thank you to our sponsors!  For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code crimelines to get 50% off your first order!  Use code Crimelines at newspapers.com for...

This episode of Beyond the Files is about an episode of the Forensic Files that has been pulled off of streaming platforms. Let's find out why. This case is disputed Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines...

When a progressive Methodist minister began receiving threatening letters in 1987, it was believed to have come from an outsider. But evidence led to it being someone in the church. After a brutal attack, the police began to question if this was a set up from the start.  This case is disputed Thank you to today's sponsors!  Follow SCAM FACTORY on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts....

Sydney Loofe went on a date and never came back. After two persons of interest were named in her disappearance, they posted a video to Facebook that would be only the first of multiple stories told.  For resources: https://rainn.org/articles/tips-safer-online-dating-and-dating-app-use https://www.setmefreeproject.net/about This case is solved Thank you to today's sponsors!  CRIMELINES LISTENERS, G...

Donna Hall and Mike Margaret planned a weekend camping trip that they never came home from. They had last been seen at a friend’s house, but the police believe they stopped somewhere else before continuing to the place their bodies would eventually be found. That other place may be key to cracking this cold case.    If you have any information, please call (804) 501-5000 or Crime Stoppers at (804)...

After an on again, off again relationship for 10 years, Heather Strong and Josh Fulgham decided to get married. Less than 2 months later, Heather was missing but with suspects pointing fingers in different directions, how would a jury decide what really happened? This case is solved Advocacy Con: https://www.advocacycon.com/ Thank you to today's sponsor ACORNS EARLY Ready to help your kids learn t...

I covered the case of fugitive Sharon Kinne back in July of 2021. She was last seen in December 1969 when she escaped from prison. A suspect in 3 murders, she stayed on the run all these years. A tip from December 2023 unlocked some of the mysteries of where she went. Don't worry, I give a quick recap of the case before we get to the update so you don't have to go back and listen to the original e...

In 1979 and 1980, three women were murdered with links to the same scene–the streets of Fall River and/or a Satanic cult. Decades after three people went to prison for these crimes, we’re still asking: did the court system get it all wrong? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11717010/   Justice for Carl Drew group: https://www.facebo...

In 1979 and 1980, three young women working in the sex trade in Fall River, Massachusetts were murdered. One person claimed to witness them all, tying two of the murders to a Satanic cult and leading to the convictions of two men. But what happens when she later recants? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11717010/   Justice for Carl...

In an 18 month period, the city of Lawrence Kansas experienced a higher than usual number of death investigations. Some of them raised eyebrows as they were all connected to the same location: The Haskell Indian College.  If you know anything: Lawrence Police: (785) 830-7430 Douglas County Sheriff: (785) 841-0007   Thank you to today's sponsor Mint Mobile ! Go to mintmobile.com/crimelines to get h...

Fall River is known, even by non-true crime fans, for the infamous murders of Andrew and Abby Borden and the trial of Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. But 60 years before that, the town was rocked by another murder and that case is at the center of a new true crime books: The Sinners All Bow.  This case is disputed.   Check out The Sinners All Bow here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727618/th...

Just a rambling look at 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. I talk about why I didn't do the 12 Days of Christmas, why Crimelines has more ads now, will Beyond the Files ever be publicly available, travel plans in 2025, and re-doing old episodes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For years after the unsolved murder of Kanika Powell, it looked like the police had no clues and no leads. But recently released information gives us a peek into an early tip that may crack open this case.  If you know anything about the murders of Kanika Powell and Sean Green, please contact Crime Solvers at https://www.pgcrimesolvers.com/   This case is unsolved.   Come to Chile and Argentina wi...

Steven Earl Kraft was 12 years old when he went missing. If alive today, he would be 35. He was about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed around 100 lbs when he went missing. He was last seen in a white and brown-striped shirt, tan parachute pants, an aqua and purple Charlotte Hornets jacket and black Lugz boots. He had light brown hair, green eyes, and a small red birthmark on the left side of his t...

Charlie, Josh Hallmark (True Crime Bullsh**), and the Captain (True Crime Garage) sit down to discuss the behind the scenes of podcasting: the good, the bad, and the in between.  Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit language and frank discussions of mental health.  Find Josh at https://www.bothand.fyi/ Find the Captain at https://www.truecrimegarage.com/  Come to Chile and Argentina with me!...

When Ashley Martinez went to the pool one summer, her family had no idea that would be the last time they would see her. In a case that took investigators across the country to find their person of interest, none of the leads have, so far, helped to find Ashley. If you have any information, you can contact the St. Joseph Police Department 816-238-TIPS This case is unsolved.   Come to Chile and Arg...