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Even the most carefully planned murders can unravel when details are overlooked. But in the case we’re discussing tonight, one person said the details weren’t missed–they were intentional in order to frame him.  This case is solved. Tickets to the Studio Both/And Launch https://www.bothand.fyi/event-details-registration/studio-both-and-launch-party Sponsors: Podcast recommendation! Check out KILLE...

Bob and Kay Swartz adopted three older children, hoping that love and boundaries would be enough to heal their trauma. But as behaviors escalated, their ability to cope diminished and it led to tragic results.  This case is solved. Book Recommendation:  Sudden Fury by Leslie Walker Tickets to the Studio Both/And Launch https://www.bothand.fyi/event-details-registration/studio-both-and-launch-party...

When a man scratched Sian Simmonds’s car outside her home, she invited him inside to exchange insurance information. Hours after the stranger left, Sian was found dead. The killer left behind a clue so obvious that the police thought it must be a ruse. But it was actually the start of unraveling a multilayer murder plot.  Book Recommendation:  Fatal Prescription: A Doctor Without Remorse - Books T...

When Cher Elder disappeared, the police learned she was last seen with a man with a violent past. But when that past was not allowed in at trial and jury deliberations stalled, some wondered if the law was getting in the way of justice.  This case is solved. Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Steve-Jackson/dp/0786032537 EVENTS: Tickets to the Studio Both/And Launch https://www.bot...

Enjoy this episode of Crimelines and Consequences and subscribe in your favorite podcast app! Pepita Redhair was reported missing by her mother in March 2020, at the beginning of shutdowns. The case was slow to get started and three years later, her family is still asking where is Pepita? At the time she went missing, Pepita was 27 years old, 5'1", and 140 lbs. Indigenous woman with brown hair and...

When a young woman was murdered in Michigan, her father kept the pressure on the police and the public demanding to know who killed his only child. Eventually, two witnesses came forward with what they said was the answer. But their story seemed almost unbelievable.  This case is solved but disputed.  Sponsors: Go to HelloFresh.com/50Crimelines and use code 50crimelines for 50% off plus free shipp...

April and Justin Barber were celebrating their third wedding anniversary when tragedy struck. The police were suspicious about the story they were being told but finding conclusive evidence proved to be tricky.  This case is solved but only partially resolved. Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/CRIMELINES and use the code CRIMELINES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWE...

When Virginia Uden and her children went missing, her ex-husband Gerald was the prime suspect. But with little evidence to go on, the case went cold. That was until another, unrelated disappearance broke this case wide open. This case is solved but only partially resolved. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Come meet...

When two teens tried to scare a third, everyone thought it was just teenage melodrama. The parents tried to scare the kids out of their feud but little did they know that the plotting continued.  This case is solved. Sponsors: Go to HelloFresh.com/crimelines50 and use code crimelines50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your f...

In 2017, Taylor Wright had been ordered by the court to return the money she took out of a joint account she held with her ex-husband. She left one morning to go to the bank to get the money and disappeared. Even those closest to her thought she might have left, buckling under the stress. But the police investigation showed that was not the case.  This case is solved. Podcast recommendation: Stric...

When only two people are in the room when a gun goes off, only two people can tell us what happened. But when one of them is dead and the police don’t believe the survivor, it’s up to the evidence to tell the truth.  This case is solved but disputed. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Come meet me!   August 26-28 – Tr...

Matthew Rattlesnake Grant disappeared and was murdered on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in December of 2016. His family in the United States and Canada now push for media coverage of missing and murdered Natives as part of the MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Persons) movement and for arrests in Matthew's case.  PART 1: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/episodes/2023/5/10/the-murde...

A stranger carrying flowers rang a doorbell in an upscale Atlanta neighborhood and carried out a murder-for-hire. Though the police identified their prime suspect on day 1, it would take nearly 20 years for justice.  This case is solved. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Sponsors: Try Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder...

When someone’s default position is to lie, everything they do raises eyebrows. And when they have changing stories about how their husband died, the eyebrows being raised are those of the police.  This case is solved. Podcast Recommendation: Cult Liter by Wondery Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Come meet me!   June...

In 1989, a man was arrested for a triple murder. What no one knew at the time was that his story would eventually lead to the overhaul of the death penalty in Tennessee 33 years later.  This case is solved. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Come meet me!   June 10th and 11th – CrimeCon UK: https://www.crimecon.co.uk/...

From the outside, Richard and Phyllis Nelson had the perfect marriage. And even those on the inside, like their daughters, saw it that way until their father’s personality seemed to change. Phyllis saw his anger as a byproduct of work stress but she soon found out that wasn’t all.  This case is solved. Podcast recommendation: Follow American Scandal: Kids for Cash. Listen ad-free on the Amazon Mus...

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (including CRIMELINES!) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows.  Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 2: Once Upon A Crime [ https://www....

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (including CRIMELINES!) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows.  Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance: Part 1: Foul Play: Crime Series [ www.it...

When Bart and Krista Halderson were reported missing in July 2021 by their son Chandler, the police began their usual inquiries. They had no idea that within days, they would have all the answers and those answers would be brutal.  This case is solved. Podcast recommendation: Listen to FBI Retired Case File Review now! Sponsors: Give a meaningful gift with StoryWorth! Save $10 on your first purcha...

An heiress to a fortune falls critically ill just as her marriage is falling apart. Decades after a sensational trial where her husband was the defendant, people still ask if justice was done.  This case is disputed. Podcast recommendation: FBI Retired Case File Review Sponsors: Come meet me!   June 10th and 11th – CrimeCon UK: https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ (use code CRIMELINES for 10% off) August 2...

After Tracey Richter killed a home intruder, she was hailed as the mother who risked it all to protect her children. The dead man’s mother said the whole truth would one day come out. It took a decade before that would happen though some say the truth was always out there. This case is *solved* but disputed Podcast recommendation: Follow Generation Why to hear their 4 part series on Kalief Browder...

A Washington mother was reported missing in October 2019. When the police began investigating, they were shocked to learn that she had been missing for a year and a half and the people closest to her couldn’t keep their stories straight.  If you know anything, call the Spokane Police Department at (509) 755-2489 Website recommendation: https://uncovered.com/cases This case is *unsolved* Come meet...

A young woman was seen entering an apartment building but the cameras never saw her leave. When she was reported missing, all eyes were on that apartment but no forensic evidence was recovered. Would a purely circumstantial case ever hold up in court? This case is *solved* Podcast Recommendation: FBI Retired Case Review with Jerri Williams Come meet me!   May 6th – True Crime Live Birmingham Alaba...

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters (including CRIMELINES!) as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other.   It’s an extra s...

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters (including CRIMELINES!) as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other.   It’s an extra s...