The Murder In My Family

Episode 45 Maddie Finch 19 year old Maddie Finch who was shot to death in her LaHarpe, IL home on New Years Day 2018. Although her killer was quickly caught and sentenced to a lengthy sentence, that hasn't lessened the pain that Maddie's family has endured, or filled the void in their lives. Maddie's Mom Carrie discusses her daughter's  case, and shares with us the aftermath that the Finch family...

Episode 44 Alan Canty Jr. In the mid 1980's, W. Alan Canty Jr.  was a respected and successful psychologist in the upscale area of Grosse Pointe, MI. In July, 1985, he vanished and soon after, his dismembered remains were found at various areas in Northern Michigan. The police investigation that followed quickly led to the apprehension of two suspects, and uncovered a secret life of Alan's that hi...

Episode 43 Yolanda Bindics Yolanda Bindics, a 25 year-old single mother of 4  vanished in August, 2004 after leaving her job in Jamestown, NY. . Her car was found the next day. Later, some of her belongings turned up, and eventually Yolanda's remains were discovered. Her death was ruled a homicide, which led police and Yolanda's family to ask, who would kill Yolanda Bindics, and why? Yolanda's sis...

Episode 42 The Pelley Family Murders In April, 1989, the shocking murders of Bob, Dawn, Janel, and Jolene Pelley shocked their small Indiana town. Left alone to deal with the aftermath, was 9 year-old Jessi Pelley. The pain and trauma from the loss of her family devastated Jessi and affected her in ways that have taken 3 decades to try and recover from. An arrest finally came 13 years after the mu...

Bonus Episode Join us for this special bonus episode as we sit down with experienced author, victim's advocate, and former law enforcement officer, Dennis Griffin to discuss his new book; 'Survivors; Shocking true stories about America's pursuit of police transparency and Justice'. In this book, Denny shares stories of unsolved and unresolved cases of people who have died, and as we do on The Murd...

Episode 41 Brenda LaCombe In May of 1982, a young 19 year old mother named Brenda LaCombe went missing from Lowell, MA. Weeks later, her partially nude and decomposed body was found in the woods of a nearby town. Although her cause of death remains officially undetermined, her death is considered to be a homicide which remains unsolved over 37 years later. Who killed Brenda and why? Those are ques...

Episode 40 Molly Bish Sixteen year-old Molly Bish went missing from her lifeguard post at a secluded pond in Warren, Massachusetts in June, 2000. Molly's family and police were left without any answers. In 2003, Molly's remains were found in a nearby area, and a missing persons case became a murder investigation. Over the years, there would be no shortage of suspects or theories, but as of now, th...

Episode 39 Megan Johns Megan Beth Johns overcame a lot in her lifetime including being the victim of a sexual assault, and waging a battle against Cancer. She also was celebrating 5 years of sobriety after a years long battle with drug addiction. But late on the night of October 4th, or early on the morning of October 5th, 1994, Megan faced a battle that she couldn't win. She came face to face wit...

Episode 38 Live from Crimecon In this episode, four guests from previous episodes meet up in New Orleans while attending the Crimecon true crime convention to have a live, face to face conversation about the status of their loved one's cases. Guests include; Bill Thomas, whose sister Cathy Thomas (episode 1)  was killed in 1986 in a series of murders dubbed The Colonial Parkway Murders, Kelsi Germ...

Episode 37 Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman In December, 1999, Two Oklahoma 16 year-olds Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, vanished from the Freeman home following a fire that was intentionally set. The bodies of Ashley Freeman's parents, Danny and Kathy Freeman were found in the debris. Both had been shot to death. What followed was a nearly 20 year search for Lauria and Ashley, who to this day, re...

Episode 36 Mary Henderson Morris  Early on the  morning  Of October 12th, 2000, a 48 year old wife and mother named Mary Henderson Morris left her Houston, TX area home headed for work. Mary had been a dependable and respected employee at the same bank for over 15 years. But that day, Mary never showed up for work. Later that day, her remains were found in her burned out car in a secluded area. In...

Episode 35 Miriam Ryan 22 Year-Old Miriam Ryan was murdered in Manhattan NYC in 1948. She had quietly been living her life as a gay woman in a time when most people wouldn't dare to share their truth with the world without facing repercussions from society. But in April of that year, her secret apparently cost Miriam her life when she got into an altercation with 2 men in a bar who were harassing...

Episode 34 Joanne Brownlee In January, 2013, 72 year-old Joanne Brownlee went missing from her Colorado home. Because she was blind, there was concern that she may have wandered off or gotten lost. Her purse was found at a local restaurant. After a brief search, her body was found in the crawlspace under her home that she shared with her Daughter. Due to the state of Joanne's body, her cause of de...

Episode 33 Roger Atkison Roger Atkison was brutally murdered alongside his mistress, Rose Burkert,  in an Iowa hotel room in 1980. Investigators examining the bloody crime scene determined that the pair was most likely killed with a hatchet. Police suspected that the murders were a crime of passion or jealousy committed by someone who knew the couple was having an affair. In an eerie twist, the co...

Episode 32 Gary and Stephanie Gillette In December, 1985, Gary and Stephanie Gillette were brutally murdered in their Corpus Christi, TX home by a rage-filled killer who used both a hatchet and knife in the savage attack. Despite the arrest of a strong suspect, the case against the suspect fell apart and charges were dismissed. Gary's Daughter Shae discusses Gary's and Stephanie's life together, a...

Episode 31 Eddie Abshire In 1981, hard working George 'Eddie' Abshire was pursuing his calling in the ministry while supporting his wife and five children by managing a steak house in New Orleans. In June of that year, he was brutally stabbed to death while closing the steakhouse during a robbery. Eddie's death left his family devastated and changed their lives forever. Almost four decades later,...

Episode 30 Scott Sampson 26-year old Scott Sampson was stabbed to death outside of a Portland, Maine store in November, 1990. Scott left behind two young sons that missed out on full lives with together with their Father. Scott's killer has never been identified. Scott's oldest son, Shawn discusses life without his father, and the up-hill battle to get justice for his dad. - If you have informatio...

In episode 29 of The Murder in My Family, we explore the case of 27 year-old Madelyn DeFilippii, a school teacher, and the wife of a doctor, who was brutally stabbed to death in her Queens, NY home on February 13th, 1973 while her 4 month-old son Joe slept in his crib. Madelyn's case is still unsolved. Joe joins me to discuss the puzzling case, and how his Mother's murder led to an alternate life...

Episode 28 of The Murder in My Family covers the case of 2 year-old Gabriella LaMorie, who died in 2018 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the hands of her parents through neglect, malnutrition, and possible abuse. Gabriella's Aunt Britney discusses the case, and how little Gabrielle's death has splintered her family as they try to make sense of something so senseless. To learn more about Gabriella's case...

In this episode of The Murder in My Family, we discuss the case of 24 year-old  Branden Roth, a Pima County, AZ resident who was beaten and strangled to death in 2017. Branden left behind a newborn son who he never got to meet. Branden's mom Carrie discusses Branden's case, and the aftermath.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Ne...

Episode 26 Kathy Blair Beloved choir director, Kathy Blair was murdered in her Austin, TX home in December, 2014 by a burglar. Police followed the clues in the case to the right suspects. It took 3 trials, and 4 years for Kathy's family to finally get justice. Kathy's sister, Kirsten discusses that long process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is part of th...

Episode 25 Sydney Land 21 year-old Sydney Land was shot to death alongside her boyfriend in Las Vegas in October, 2016. Despite a suspect in the case, there have been no arrests. Sydney's mom, Connie, discusses Sydney's case as well as the troubling circumstances surrounding it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you...

Episode 24 Jack L. Robinson 65 year old recent retiree, and Military Veteran, Jack L. Robinson was stabbed to death in Columbia, SC in August, 1996. Despite multiple people witnessing the attack on Jack, his case remains unsolved. His Daughter Tammy discusses her Father's puzzling case, and her efforts to see it solved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is pa...

Episode 23 Donna Jean Awcock This episode is about Donna Jean Awcock, a 17 year-old girl who was beaten, raped, and strangled in London, Ontario Canada in October, 1983 after a night of babysitting. Her case remains unsolved. Donna's sister Tammy is the guest in this episode, and she discusses her sister's case, and her efforts to see it solved. Please support this podcast by completing this brief...

Episode 22 Katelynn Gonzalez-Hamilton Katelynn Gonzalez-Hamilton was just two and a half months old when she was beaten to death in California in 2003. This sad and heartbreaking case may be difficult to listen to, but to not remember the Katelynns of the world, does them a disservice. The man that killed this beautiful baby had the very real chance of getting out of prison after only 15 years. Ka...