The Murder Police Podcast

Send us Fan Mail A woman posted an ad to sell herself because she had no food at home and needed baby formula. That story sets the tone for a hard conversation with Detective Ricky Lynn about human trafficking as it exists in the real world: less Hollywood, more coercion built from vulnerability, addiction, homelessness, and fear. We unpack how victims can live inside exploitation without even nam...

Send us Fan Mail People picture trafficking as a stranger and a van, but the reality is usually quieter and harder to spot: a need gets filled, then used as a leash. We sit down with Detective Ricky Lynn to talk about human trafficking and sex trafficking in Kentucky, and why the most important evidence often starts with understanding vulnerability instead of judging behavior. We dig into how traf...

Send us Fan Mail A “white van” isn’t the center of most human trafficking stories. Vulnerability is. We sit down with Detective Ricky Lynn for one of the darkest conversations we’ve produced, and we ask the question people avoid because it’s uncomfortable: how does exploitation actually work when the victim is hungry, homeless, scared, or trying to survive another night? We unpack a clear, real-wo...

Send us Fan Mail The hardest episodes are usually the ones we most need to hear, and this conversation goes straight into the reality behind the phrase “human trafficking.” We sit down with Detective Ricky Lynn to talk about what he saw on Lexington, Kentucky’s 7th Street and why the old approach of arresting women for prostitution often made the harm worse: withdrawal in a cell, more debt, and mo...

Send us Fan Mail Justice is easy to talk about until you have to define what it looks like outside a courtroom. David sits down with author Daniel Mark Grace to wrestle with the questions true crime always circles: what do we mean when we call something evil, who carries the burden of judgment, and how does a society decide it has the right to take a human life? We dig into the uncomfortable overl...

Send us Fan Mail A crucifixion is a historical event, a religious symbol, and also a legal sentence carried out by real people. That’s the doorway we walk through with author Daniel Grace, a Chianti Classico winemaker who wrote a dark, modern literary thriller rooted in an ancient act of capital punishment. We talk about his debut novel, In The Wake Of Golgotha, and why he chose to reimagine Judas...

Send us Fan Mail A capital case turns on a quiet skill most courtroom dramas skip: building the right jury. We walk you through how careful voir dire, local insight, and patient strategy led to a strong panel—and why, eight days into testimony, the defense abruptly pled guilty and waived appeals. From there, the story jumps years ahead to a tense parole window, where two hours of focused testimony...

Send us Fan Mail A prayer on the interstate. A family in a hotel room. An angel-shaped earring that turns a hunch into a roadmap. We take you inside a rare blend of raw humanity and rigorous police work as a young investigator faces the most difficult duty in the job—breaking unimaginable news—then steps into the fire to build a case that can stand up in court. From a guarded stretch of highway to...

Send us Fan Mail A lone truck on a crowded interstate. A quick mental calculation that says, stop this one. That’s where our story turns: a roadside decision that opens a far bigger truth about the disappearance of Myra Stoboski and the precision required to find it.   We walk through the stop, the small talk that doesn’t add up, and the careful strategy behind securing consent for a full search....

Send us Fan Mail A father’s worry, a 14.7-second call, and a grainy tape from a SuperAmerica lot set a true crime story in motion. We walk you through the final hours of 18-year-old reserve officer Myra Stalbosky—her truck trouble on I-65, a rest area encounter with a trucker, and a pickup left at Exit 22 with no sign of its driver. Then comes the sound that changes everything: a jake brake on I-7...

Send us Fan Mail Want a straight answer on how homicide investigations actually work? We’re gathering at the Clark County Public Library in Winchester, Kentucky on Thursday February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM, for an evening that swaps TV shortcuts for the real craft of solving serious crimes. I’ll share the nuts and bolts of building a case—from the first officer on scene to evidence processing, intervie...

Send us Fan Mail A father’s worst fear met a hard truth: remains found near a previously searched area were identified as Little Timmy Sterner. We invited Timmy’s dad, Tim, and stepmom, Ashley, to share what changed, what hasn’t, and how a family holds steady when communication from investigators goes quiet. The conversation moves from the moment the detective confirmed the ID to the agonizing wee...

Send us Fan Mail The mics are live again and the purpose is sharper than ever. After months of moving chaos, a dismantled studio, and a nasty bout of cervical nerve pain, we return with a Season 12 recap, a clear-eyed plan for Season 13, and a commitment that guides every decision: we never rush families for the sake of content. We walk through the moments that mattered last season—Linda Price’s d...

Send us Fan Mail 3 Things: Susan Smith What drives a mother to murder her own children? The Susan Smith case continues to haunt us nearly three decades later, raising profound questions about evil, justice, and the darkest corners of human nature. When Susan Smith reported that her two young sons had been kidnapped by a male black carjacker in October 1994, the nation watched in horror as the youn...

Send us Fan Mail The aching void of a missing loved one tears at the fabric of a family like nothing else. Rhonda Faye Day—compassionate soul, devoted grandmother-caretaker, avid reader, and animal lover—vanished from Kentucky on July 28, 2018, leaving her family in a nightmare that continues to this day. We trace Rhonda's story through the eyes of those who knew her best. She was the woman w...

Send us Fan Mail The suspicious death of John O'Keefe and the subsequent trials of Karen Reed have divided communities, sparked heated debates online, and left countless questions unanswered. Was this a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? Join Wendy and David as they each share "3 Things" that they take away from this case.   We dive deep into three key elements that ra...

Send us Fan Mail David delves into the complex relationship between true crime enthusiasts and law enforcement, revealing how these two passionate communities can collaborate effectively to solve cases and support victims' families. The conversation explores the dangerous "landmines" amateur investigators must navigate - from constitutional issues to potential criminal charges. When...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the lines blur between true crime fascination and real murder investigations? Former homicide detective David Lyons tackles this pressing question in his groundbreaking book, "True Crime and Consequences: Does the True Crime Community Help Murder Investigations or Hurt Them?" On this special "hostile takeover" episode of the Murder Police Podc...

Send us Fan Mail Unlocking the secrets of deception through body language and strategic questioning—Eddie Pearson returns for the final installment of our riveting four-part series on reading what's not being said. Your body betrays your words. Despite our best efforts to control our non-verbal communication, our physiological responses—from subtle changes in breathing to unconscious movement...

Send us Fan Mail The human body betrays what the mind tries to conceal. From ancient Chinese techniques using rice to detect lies to modern statement analysis methods, our conversation with Eddie Pearson reveals the fascinating science behind deception detection. When someone lies, their brain experiences increased cognitive load – the mental strain of fabricating details while suppressing truth....

Send us Fan Mail Eddie Pearson pulls back the curtain on interrogation psychology, revealing that our feet—not our faces—often betray our true feelings. "The feet are the most honest part of the body," he explains, drawing from decades of experience reading subtle cues that most people miss. Far from the Hollywood portrayal of intimidating interrogators, Pearson describes a more nuanced...

Send us Fan Mail Forget everything you've seen in crime dramas about slamming tables and bright lights. Former detective Eddie Pearson reveals the subtle science behind real interrogation techniques in this eye-opening conversation about body language and statement analysis. The forehead serves as the "billboard of body language," where trained investigators can read microexpression...

Send us Fan Mail A decade of unanswered questions haunts the family of Linda Price, who vanished from a small Kentucky community leaving behind only whispers, theories, and a mother and son determined to bring her home. The truth seems tangled in the complex web of small-town silence. Linda's son Chase and her mother Mary Elizabeth share their most credible theory: Linda was staying with a ma...

Send us Fan Mail The haunting disappearance of Linda Price tears at the heart of a Kentucky family as whispered secrets circulate but answers remain elusive. Mary Elizabeth never imagined she would hear news about her missing daughter from inmates at the Lincoln County Jail where she worked. "Miss Mary, we have family out there. We can't talk to you about anything," they told her af...

Send us Fan Mail The haunting disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann from her family's vacation apartment in Portugal continues to captivate and disturb us nearly two decades later. What began as a parents' nightmare on May 3, 2007, has evolved into one of the world's most enduring missing child cases, spawning international investigations, media frenzies, and countless th...