The Fall Line: True Crime

In Episode 2 of Season Nine, we explore the life of LeRyan Nicholson, who was born--and disappeared in--Nashville, TN. LeRyan's sisters, Ameera and Candace, reflect on their relationship, their brother's struggles, and how little they understood when he vanished. This led Ameera and Candace to begin their own investigation.   Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/...

Nashville, TN, April 1998: a teenager goes missing. A man is murdered and cannot be identified. The city of Nashville is struck by one of the worst tornadoes the city has ever seen. These events—taking place over a single week—aren't connected until two sisters begin to ask questions about their missing brother. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-...

On this special episode of The Fall Line, we speak with friend of the show Anthony Redgrave. If you keep up with true-crime news, you've likely seen Anthony on television. He was a lead researcher in the oldest doe case solved by forensic genealogists working for law enforcement. The victim in question has been known as the Clark County John Doe, the torso-in-the-cave doe, and Buffalo Cave Doe. Pr...

In this interview, Brooke speaks with Jerri Williams. Jerri became a special agent with the FBI in 1982 and retired after 26 years of service. She is now in her second career as a crime fiction author and podcast host/producer. In her book, FBI Myths and Misconceptions: A Manual for Armchair Detectives, Jerri helps readers compare mass media portrayals of the FBI with the reality. Be sure you chec...

In this episode, we cover the unidentified woman known as The Glynn County Jane Doe, who was found outside of Brunswick, GA in 1990. We look at possible suspects, potential matches, and how updated forensic testing might help identify her today. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://ww...

Part 2 of our coverage of the 1982 case of The Richland County Jane Doe, a woman who was admitted to the South Carolina State Mental Hospital without identification--and who died before they could find her name or loved ones. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefal...

Part 1 of The Fall Line's coverage of the 1982 case of The Richland County Jane Doe, a woman who was admitted to the South Carolina State Mental Hospital without identification--and who died before staff could discover her name or locate her loved ones. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: ht...

In this two-part miniseries, we cover the case of a young woman killed in Atlanta, GA in the early 1990s--and how her death is overshadowed by a local legend, We talk to the friends who were with her at the time, interview law enforcement, and discuss where her case stands today. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/978030682...

In this two-part miniseries, we cover the case of a young woman killed in a parking-lot shooting Atlanta, GA in 1995--and how her death is now overshadowed by a local legend. We talk to the friends who were with her at the time, interview law enforcement, and discuss where her case stands today. The host was experiencing a bout chronic laryngitis at the time of recording, so apologies for a roughe...

In the final episode of the Carolina Girls series, we begin with the kidnapping and murder of Malakia Logan of Greenwood, South Carolina, and then delve into the disappearance of Aaliyah Bell of Rock Hill--the most recent case we've ever covered on The Fall Line. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line P...

In Part 3 of the Carolina Girls series, we begin with a vignette on Shakeima Cabbagestalk, who disappeared in the 1990s, and NiShan Huff, an honors graduate who was murdered in her own apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Both cases remain open--but could be solved. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall...

In part two of the Carolina Girls series, we conclude the story of North Carolinian Brittany Locklear, who was kidnapped and murdered in 1998, and discuss the disappearance of another girl--Eva DeBruhl--whose case was, for a time, tied to Henry Lee Lucas. Part three out next week. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/97803068...

In this episode, the first of a four-part series, we tell the stories of a number of missing and murdered girls and women from the Carolinas, both contemporary and historical. We touch on the stories of Asha Degree, Sherri Lee Truesdale, and begin our two-episode coverage of Brittany Locklear, a five-year-old kidnapped from the bus stop outside her own house. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO RE...

The conclusion in a two-part series covers the most complex case we've ever presented. It highlights a Jane Doe found in Polk County, Georgia, who remains unidentified even though her killer has been prosecuted. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast F...

This two-part series covers the most complex case we've ever presented--and highlights a Jane Doe found in Polk County, Georgia, who remains unidentified even though her killer has been prosecuted. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our source...

The conclusion to our coverage of the South Carolina case of the Beaufort County Jane Doe. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething.thread...

In this series, we explore the 1995 case of a Jane Doe found in Beaufort County, SC, and speak with an investigator determined to identify her.  Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Me...

Two-part miniseries covering the story of a young man who was killed in Atlanta in 1987 -- just hours after Thanksgiving day. The episodes explore far-reaching effects on his family, their history in Atlanta, and why the suspect in the case has never been prosecuted.  Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall L...

Just a note: the host was ill during the weeks of recording. We apologize for any remaining hoarseness. Two-part miniseries covering the story of a young man, killed in Atlanta in 1987 -- just hours after Thanksgiving day. The episodes explore far-reaching effects on his family, their history in Atlanta, and why it seemed that the suspect in the case had never been arrested or prosecuted. In Part...

The final episode of this four-part series, we discuss where the case stands now and how social media might help Shy'Kemmia's case. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purch...

In episode three of this four-part series, suspects and other area predators--and victims--are examined. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestran...

In episode two of this four-part series, the investigation and the immediate aftermath of Shy'Kemmia Pate's disappearance are examined. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can p...

On September 4, 1998, Shy'Kemmia Pate vanished from her hometown of Unadilla, Georgia.  Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething.threadles...

In this remastered re-release of our 2019 episode on the 1988 Ware County Jane Doe known as "Christmas Doe" and the now-identified former John Doe known as "Dennis Doe," William DaShawn Hamilton, found in Dekalb County, GA, in 1999. Listen for just-released updates in his case and the full details of both investigations.  Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titl...

Update 2022: We provide updates on our coverage of Julie Doe, an unidentified decedent and probable homicide victim found along a Florida highway in 1988. Julie was a trans woman assumed to be cisgender until 2015; since its inception, the Trans Doe Task Force has worked to amplify her case and actively seek her loved ones and chosen family in hopes of resolving her case. In addition, The DNA Doe...