The Murder Diaries

Today on The Murder Diaries we are speaking with our friend, Angelique Cruz who bravely survived an attempted fetal abduction in 2011. Since then she has become an advocate and voice for the voiceless in the true crime community. Angelique's Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angeliquemonet0 Link hub: https://beacons.ai/angeliquemonet Sponsorship link: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial...

SURPRISE: This week we have TWO BONUS EPISODES in collaboration with our friends, Laura & Lindsey, from the American Girl Women podcast! On our podcast feed, you'll find us covering the unsolved murders of the Jacobs family, and on the American Girl Women podcast feed, you'll find our interview with them about girlhood, American Girl dolls, and how we met! We had so much fun with these two ladies!...

In March of 2014, two young Dutch women went for a hike in beautiful Panama, but never returned. Ten years later, the mystery of what happened to Lisanne and Kris remains largely unsolved. This episode is brought to you in part by, Quince. Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to https://www.quince.com/diaries for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Listen Ad Free Spotify: https://open.spo...

This week we cover Marilee Burt’s decades-old unsolved murder. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about the case. (It’s more common than you’d think with cases like Marilee’s!) While the episode is a bit shorter than usual, we believe her story deserves to be told. Please give it a listen. Marilee deserves justice, and her family needs answers! If you have any information about...

When 20-year-old Amber Hoopes vanished in the middle of the night from her grandparents’ home in Idaho, her family had no idea that they’d still be searching for answers over 20 years later. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Amber Hoopes, please contact the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office at 208-529-1200. Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes Listen Ad...

25-year-old Mary Pewitt was stabbed to death in her own bed. 35 years later, her daughter is still looking for the killer. Listen Ad Free Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon :https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Mary Morgan Pewitt Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/justiceformarymorgan/ If you have any...

According to the National Institute of Justice, the majority of missing person cases are solved and the majority of the cases solved bring victims back alive. In 2012, for example, around 659,000 of the 661,000 missing persons cases reported that year were resolved by the end of the year. But what happens when cases aren’t solved within a year? Or five years? Ten years? What happens when a case ha...

She was a young and brilliant undergrad attending one of the country’s top Ivy League schools. She was loved by all who knew her. She spoke four languages and tutored inner city kids. Then one night she was murdered walking across campus. Brutally stabbed 17 times. Left to die on the side of the road. That was December 4, 1998. 25 years later, her murder is still unsolved. Her killer remains free....

This week on the Murder Diaries we're talking to Kim Devins, the mother of Bianca Devins. We wanted to share this conversation so our listeners can get more insight into who Bianca was, Kim's experience as the mother of a murder victim, and her new pursuit of justice in the name of her daughter. Bianca's Law Petition: https://www.change.org/p/bianca-s-law-stop-the-spread-of-violent-and-graphic-ima...

Stay tuned next week for an exclusive interview with Bianca’s mom, Kim Growing internet personality and E-Girl, Bianca Devins, was 17 in 2019, when she met a new friend online. The two finally met in person after discovering they lived near not from each other and became close. They hung out frequently, and her family even got to know and trust him. That trust would be broken one terrible night af...

This week on the Murder Diaries we're talking to Dana Poll, who serves as the head of growth and so much more at Uncovered. For those unfamiliar with Uncovered it's a website that combines data, analytics, and the wisdom of the community to help solve cold cases of murdered and missing people. Uncovered: https://uncovered.com/ Uncovered's Links: https://lnk.bio/uncovered Dana's Links: https://beac...

In August of 2000, 23-year-old Welsh backpacker Kirsty Jones was just two months into the year-long trip of a lifetime: backpacking through Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. After having dinner with new friends, Kirsty did some shopping at a local bazaar, then made the short walk back to the guest house she was staying at in Chiang Mai in the country of Thailand. The next afternoon, Kirsty was fou...

On a spring evening in 2016, Bianca Carrasco disappeared without a trace from near her San Antonio home after an argument with her husband. She had recently asked for a divorce, and there was a verbal altercation after they had put their children to bed. What exactly happened next is unclear and, 7 years on, Bianca’s sister Jovanna is still fighting for answers about what happened to her sister th...

Cherisse Houle was born on the 7th of July 1991 to Barbara Houle as the youngest of four children. Barb said that from the moment Cherisse entered this world, she was a happy and easy-going girl. Cherisse and her family are a part of the indigenous community in Canada, specifically, they are a part of the Ebb and Flow (or Ojibwe) First Nation community in Manitoba. This is her story. Resources: ht...

Yolanda Bindics disappeared after a routine shift at work on August 10, 2004. Two years later her skeletal remains were found in a wooden area over two dozen miles from where she was last seen. The news coverage on her case has been minimal and at times inaccurate. The police department’s communication and cooperation with her family was rocky. And yet, almost 20 years later, her siblings are stil...

Today on the Murder Diaries we are chatting with the massively talented, Emmy awarding winning filmmaker, Sharon Liese. We talk with her all about her new docu-series, "Let Us Prey" which will be exclusively presented on ID Discovery at 9PM EST/8PM CST on November 24th. Watch Let Us Prey on ID Discovery: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/shows Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sha...

Just five years old. Always had a smile on her face, the cutest giggle you’ve ever heard. Curly blonde hair, brown eyes and a great big smile. She loved to play with purses, makeup and other “girlie stuff.” Then one night she vanished. Went to bed and has never been seen again. Her name is HaLeigh Cummings. This is her story. HaLeigh’s family is still desperate to find out what happened to her. If...

Contact/Help the Family: WhatsApp: +1 (626) 614-3218 Email: helpUsFindNancy@gmail.com GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-find-nancy-and-support-the-ng-family Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpusfindnancy/ From the families GoFundMe: "Nancy Ng went missing in Lake Atitlán in Guatemala on Thursday, October 19, 2023. She is 29 years old. She loves yoga, traveling, hiking with her fam...

This week on the Murder Diaries we are speaking with John Palmer, whose beloved wife's life was taken from her in a drunk driving incident. John along with the rest of his friends, family, and community are fighting for justice and accountability of the person responsible and those covering for him. John's Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforkatiepalmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...

On June 27, 1995, 27 year old Jodi Huisentruit was supposed to be at the news station at 3:00am. When Jodi wasn’t there by 4:00am, the producer called Jodi and woke her up. Jodi said she overslept and would be in ASAP. When Jodi didn’t show up for the 6:00 newscast, the producer filled in for the hour show. When the newscast was over, the producer asked a coworker to call the police to do a welfar...

Today on The Murder Diaries we’re speaking with Heather Bish, whose little sister, Molly, was murdered 23 years ago. Her case remains unsolved to this day.  In our conversation, Heather tells us all about who Molly was, what it was like when her sister went missing, and the subsequent search that happened, and finally she touches on her family’s years-long journey to justice for her sister— provin...

In the fall of 2019 Tiffany Booth was starting anew. She’d moved states, had a job that she enjoyed and was about to meet a man who she thought she could spend the rest of her life with. But that man wouldn’t change her life for the better, instead, he would end it. The investigation that followed would be led in part by her family who, through their large network, was able to discover crucial lea...

Just five years old. Cute as a button. She had brown hair and brown eyes. Never met a stranger. Loved to make people laugh. Always had a funny joke to tell. Followed it up with “Waka waka,” just like Fozzie Bear from the Muppets. Adored all things Disney. And swimming. She would never turn down a dance party. Loved to read and be read to. Her favorite books? Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See...

Juan Leon Laureles, who went by Leon, was born on January 3rd of 1966. Leon’s case follows a long line of Texas crimes that have received very little media and police attention due to prejudice. Because of the way Leon’s case has been neglected, it’s been challenging for his family and friends to get the justice they deserve. 27 years after his death, his legacy as a brother, uncle, cousin, careta...

Missy Bevers was born Terri Leann Strickland on August 9th, 1970 in Graham, Texas. But even from a very early age, everyone always called her Missy. Raised in the small town of Jacksboro, Texas, she was the middle child and only daughter of James and Norma Strickland. As a little girl, Missy was one of those kids everyone always wanted to be around. Radiating warmth, her smile could light up a roo...