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When Eric Nelams was gunned down in 2003, the police knew it was a targeted attack. With two solid leads early on, it was hard to imagine his family would still be waiting for answers over 20 years later. But someone out there knows something and one more tip could be all they need to find justice.    If you know anything, call Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP Sign the petition: https://www.change.or...

Today Charlie is joined by fellow true-crime podcasters Lucy from Wine and Crime and Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told! Their conversation covers case updates, festival recaps, the perks and pitfalls of podcasting, entomology, eye drop poisoning, and a whole lot more. Tune in for a special crossover episode we’re calling Murder, She Wine & Crimelines!   Find more info here: https://www.murdersh...

Oakley Carlson spent most of her first three years being raised by a loving and stable family when ordered, rather suddenly, to be returned to her birth parents. In spite of ongoing, documented concerns, she was left in the home and it has been nearly 4 years since the last confirmed sighting of little Oakley Carlson.  This case is *unsolved* IMPORTANT INFO: If you know anything, call 360-964-1729...

In January of 2022, Deputy Abigail Bieber of the Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff’s Office went away for a long weekend with her boyfriend, Detective Daniel Leyden who worked for the same agency. What happened would put a spotlight on the issues of officer-involved domestic violence and, for Abby’s family, lead to a mission to stop this from happening to anyone else.  This case is *solved*   Liste...

Two women disappear from the streets of Honolulu within a month of each other and are later found dead. Are the cases related and will they ever be solved? If you know anything about the murders of Michelle Bensinger and/or Jubilee Lum, you can call CrimeStoppers at 808 955-8300. https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx? ID=606&CX=23539F   This case is *unsolved*   Come to Chile and Argentina with me!...

In 2014, a popular Atlanta DJ was gunned down in his driveway. When the wife of another DJ was killed months later, some wondered if people were targeting those working in the clubs. Though the police said that’s not what happened here, many people still think the cases are related.  This case is *partially solved* If you know anything about the murder of William Fernando Barnes aka DJ Nando, you...

Two teens broke into a home and what happened next would ignite a nationwide debate on a homeowners right to stand their ground.  Videos and recordings: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/bradykifer   Thank you to today’s sponsor Skylight Frame ! Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/CRIMELINES   Come to Chile and Argentina with me! True Crime & Fine Wine w/ Jo...

When Roy Murry came back from combat, he battled PTSD. He struggled to treat his physical and emotional trauma, and later his defense attorney would say this was used against him to railroad him for a crime he didn’t commit. But the authorities are sure they got the right guy.   For timeline and photos: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes   Thank you to today’s sponsor Skyl...

Burlington, Iowa in 1969 was a place where children played across the city’s 200 acres of manicured parks and residents sat on their front porches and chatted with neighbors. It was a town where the now seemingly lost art of leisure was still thriving.   Sadly, that peace would be short-lived, as the town was about to be rocked by a crime that would shake the community to its core and leave its re...

Michael Kline is an American fugitive who has been on the run for 54 years. Strangely, his attorney was also the attorney of another of America’s longest lasting fugitives, Sharon Kinne. Is there a connection? And more importantly, will either be found? If you know anything, you can call the Cass County Sheriff’s department at  (816) 380-5200 or the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers hotline at 81...

When teenagers do something very bad, it’s normal to look for where the blame should be placed. Was it the parents or the bullies at school or a bad influences? In one case out of Ohio, the blame was placed on violent influences from… video games.  This case is *solved* For timelines and photos: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes     Come to Chile and Argentina with me! Tr...

After a man was murdered in his home, the co-conspirators started pointing fingers at each other. It would come down to he said/she said in front of a jury and they frankly didn’t know who to believe until a tie breaking voice came forward.  This case is *solved*   For timelines and photos: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes     Come to Chile and Argentina with me! True Cr...

When Madalina Cojocari missed a significant amount of school in 2022, the school set up a meeting with her mother. And what unraveled was the shocking case of a child who had been missing for weeks without anyone noticing.  This case is *unsolved* If you have information, you can call the Cornelius Police Department 704-892-1363 or NCMEC at 1 800 THE LOST.  For timelines and photos:  https://www.b...

Irasema Chavez’s killer was seen on a security camera and left DNA behind. But the case has remained unsolved for nearly 13 years. How is that possible? This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, call the Arlington Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS.  Website: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/irasemachavez Footage: Arlington Police asking for help identifying person of in...

When Anthony Christopher hired a community outreach coordinator for his children’s therapy clinic, he had no idea that her 90 days of employment would lead to years of harassment, 4 felony charges, and a 3.57 million dollar defamation lawsuit. And then he learned he wasn’t the only one making accusations against the same woman, LaDonna Humphrey.  Listen to the full season of Pretend: Who’s Afraid...

Belinda Temple was murdered on January 11, 1999 at 8 months pregnant. Her husband, David Temple, said he was out with their son when someone broke in. The police didn’t believe him but building a case wouldn’t be easy.  This case is *solved*  Episode timeline: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/belindatemple   Tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Fest: https://www.berkshirepod...

Belinda Temple could feel that her marriage was falling apart. But during a reconciliation, she got pregnant again and decided to do her best to hold the family together. But that’s not what everyone wanted to  happen.  This case is *solved* Tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Fest: https://www.berkshirepodcastfestival.com/ Code FALLINTOTHESOUND Come to Chile and Argentina with me!  True Crime & Fine...

In 2005, Ali Gilmore separated from her husband and began a casual relationship with another man. But when she and her husband started to reconcile, she went missing. Over 15 years later, a suspect was named but the evidence needed for an arrest remains elusive.   If you know anything, you are asked to call the Tallahassee Police Department at (850) 891-4200, or to make an anonymous tip to Crimest...

In the newest season of Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing , hosts Aaron and Justin explore the aftermath of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing. Listen as they delve into the details of the case, the sway of public opinion, and the identity of the real killer; who after a years long manhunt was apprehended through pure luck and was found to be responsible for other bombings across the...

Mary Louise Day disappeared in July of 1981. Then, in November of 2003, a woman got an ID in her name and using her information. Was Mary, presumed to have been murdered, actually alive? Or was something else going on? Pictures, timeline, and video of Charlotte Houle’s interview:  https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/maryday  For the full 48 Hours episode:  https://www.youtu...

Thirty seven year old Jessy Kurchewski was arrested and charged with stealing from her friend,63-year-old Lynn Hernan, and also with Lynn’s death. Before and after trial, Jessy would also be accused of forging documents to try to get herself out of trouble–documents that accused her victim of murder and her attorney of wrongdoing.    Pictures, timeline, and documents: https://www.basementfortprodu...

As Lynn Hernan’s health began to decline, she relied more and more on friends for help. And then as her wealth started to evaporate, it looked like someone might be helping themselves more than they were helping Lynn    Thank you to today's sponsor Newspapers.com ! Use the code 'Crimelines' for an exclusive 20% discount on your subscription at Newspapers.com .  Come to Chile and Argentina with me!...

Eight-month-old Gabriel Johnson’s parents entered a short custody battle. It ended when Gabriel disappeared.  Accusations have been thrown in a number of directions but the investigation hasn’t shown, in nearly 15 years, who has Gabriel Johnson... or if he’s even still alive.  To leave tips: https://www.projectabsentis.org/ Federal Bureau of Investigation 210-225-6741 San Antonio Police Department...

When I cover cases, I try to give you the who, what, where, when, and why. In the disappearance of Faith Lindsey, which is a solved case, I still can’t give you the answer to the most pressing question for her family and that is where is Faith? I don’t have that answer but I’m confident someone does.  This case is *partially solved* DV helplines by phone: US 1−800−799−7233 UK 0808 2000 247 Austral...

It's my week off so it's time to check out a new podcast! You won't want to miss this one.   Somewhere In The Pines is a serial podcast dedicated to locating the hidden caches of American Serial Killer, Israel Keyes. Listen along as Joshua and Dakota search the small towns, rivers and campgrounds of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.   Somewhere in the Pines is a Studio BOTH/AND collaboration:  www.s...