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TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today's case takes us to Milton, Washington to discuss the tragic murder of Wendi Traynor at the hands of her estranged partner, Josh Ellis. This episode is dedicated to Wendi Traynor and her family. Domestic Violence Hotline ------------------------- *Sources* Murder conviction overturned due to use of racist stereotype News Tribune Komo News WA Court Opinion Ex-BF Charged i...

Barry Washington, Jr. was just 22 years old when he was shot and killed during a bar fight. Although his killer would argue that race had nothing to do with the shooting, the racial slurs his killer used shortly before shooting him, the characterization of Barry as a "big, angry Black man," and the fact that Barry was an unarmed Black man all speak to the contrary. This case highlights the racist...

TW: Mentions of suicide and miscarriage This episode covers the mysterious death of Ronda Reynolds: did she take her own life or was she the victim of a homicide? **Sources** RCW 36.24.020: Inquests—Jury—Venue—Payment of costs Why Modern Medical Examiners Don't Hold Inquests 48 Hours: Coroner's inquest in 1998 death of Ronda Reynolds - CBS News Former trooper Ronda Reynolds death ruled homicide Hu...

This is the last episode of season one and the last episode of 2022! This episode was previously recorded with Lacey from the United States of Murder podcast! It's a really interesting case and we had so much fun recording another Oregon case with Lacey! Be sure to check out United States of Murder - you won't be disappointed! And stay tuned for season 2 of our show! We'll be back on 1/27/23! Sour...

This is the second installment of our "Missing in the PNW" series. This episode covers the disappearances of Roxann Tolson, Misty Copsey, and Michael Vaughan. TIP INFORMATION : Roxann Tolson - Contact Post Falls PD at 208-773-3517 Misty Copsey - Contact Puyallup PD at 253-770-3343 Michael Vaughan - Contact Fruitland PD at findmichael@fruitland.org Sources ————————— PATREON MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER...

This episode is the third installment of our "Missing in the PNW" series. We head to Oregon and British Columbia to cover 6 missing persons cases. As always, please share these cases to bring more awareness to them. Cases covered: Casey Bohun, Sylvia Apps, Alissa McCrann, Fauna Frey, Michael Bryson, Amber Manthorne TIP INFORMATION: 1) Casey Bohun: Delta Major Crimes Section at 604-946-4411 2) Sylv...

This episode takes us back to Oregon where Winston and I tell you about 4 unsolved murders from the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood where I grew up going to church with my grandparents. A motive has only been identified in ONE of these cases. ZERO suspects or persons of interest have been identified by law enforcement in all four cases.  TIP INFORMATION: Marquise Moore - Contact Detective Jeff S...

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILD ABUSE Last month was Domestic Violence Awareness month. For today's episode, we head to Oregon to discuss a nuanced issue in domestic violence cases: when a victim kills her abuser. How should the law/criminal justice system treat these "offenders?" Do they deserve the same level of criminal culpability as someone who doesn't have a history of physical/emotional/m...

A special mash-up of true crime and Halloween! Winston and I head to Boise, Idaho to tell you about the murder of Preston Murr and the possibly haunted house at 805 W Linden St. Small Business Promo: Raising Wolvez --- PATREON MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE Today's episode takes us to Oregon, specifically Highway 20, where we cover a serial killer who was preying on young women and girls from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. We'll also discuss the unsolved murder of Kelly Disney - was she also a victim of this serial killer? TIP INFO: Please contact Ron Benson at 541-265-0271 or Linda Snow at 541-265-0284 Small Business Prom...

This is our live episode from the PNW True Crime Fest. Because this episode was recorded live, no editing has been done for this episode; thank you for your understanding! Please share this case with your friends, family, and co-workers. We want to bring answers to Autumn's family. We’d like to sent a huge, heartfelt thank you to Autumn’s sister Jeanine and the family’s private investigator Brent...

Check out our small business recommendation for this episode: MCreativeJ ! You can also find her on Instagram ! She graciously donated one of her PNW Mountain kits for our raffle at the PNW True Crime Fest! Podcast Promo: PNW Haunts & Homicides -- Alex’s Resources:  https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/helen-gillings/   https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/2018/02/06/cold-case-helen-s-light-still-s...

TW: CRIMES INVOLVING CHILDREN; SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE We made it to episode 50! Thank you so much for all your listens, downloads, and support over the past two years! We're so grateful for all of you! Episode 50 takes us to Tacoma, Washington to tell you about two previously linked and unsolved cases that were recently solved through DNA testing. This is the case of Michella Welch and Jenni Bastian....

TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/CHILD MOLESTATION/GRAPHIC VIOLENCE For this episode, Winston and I head to Spokane, Washington to tell you about the Spokane serial killer: Robert Yates, Jr. (Apologies for my nasally voice and paper rustling!) Sources --- MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Polic...

Earlier this week, we had to say goodbye to our beloved Aussie named Oakley. Because of this, we were unable to record a new episode. However, we are sharing a previously recorded Patreon episode. TW: RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT Sources coming soon... --- PATREON MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE/MENTION OF SUICIDE For this episode, Winston and I head to Salem, Oregon for an episode involving a little bit of everything: including a serial killer, cold cases, and Oregon's first mass shooting.  Check out The Catnip Calico ! Sources --- INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

In December 2005, 10-year-old Adre'anna Jackson made the 3-block trip from her house to school (like she did so many times before). But this time, Adre'anna would meet someone sinister along her path and life would be cruelly stolen away before it even had the chance to begin. If you have any information on the murder of Adre'anna Jackson, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS . My sincer...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Winston and I put together another mini-series covering mass shooters in Oregon - more specifically, school shooters in Oregon. We advise caution when listening to this episode as it could be triggering for some.  This episode covers the 2015 Umpqua Community College shooting. We've decided not to mention the name of the shooter in the episode title or through...

This is the 2nd episode in our mini series on Missing Persons in the PNW. This episode covers 6 cases from Washington State and British Columbia. Please share these cases with your friends, families, and social networks. Law enforcement and tip information can be found below: TIP LINE/LAW ENFORCEMENT INFO: David Adams (Contact King County Sheriff's Office at 206-296-0970) Kimberly Kersey (Contact...

Winston and I decided to do another mini series on missing persons in the PNW. For this episode, we cover 6 cases in Oregon and Idaho.  TIP LINE/LAW ENFORCEMENT INFO: Krystyn Dunlap ( Contact Boise Police Department at 208-377-6790 ) Amber Hoopes ( Contact Crime Stoppers at 208-522-1983 ) Angela Chan ( Contact Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at 541-388-6655 ) Cynthia Martinez ( Contact Detective...

TW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT; CRIMES INVOLVING CHILDREN For this episode, Winston and I were joined by Alex of the Weird Distractions podcast. Listen as we each tell each other a true crime case from the Pacific Northwest. Alex takes us to Oregon where she covers the case of Michele Gates. Then we head to Idaho where I share the case of mysterious serial killer James Wood (no, not the famous actor). Pr...

For this episode we head to Mineral, Washington to discuss a series of unsolved murders in 1985. The location of these murders is in the region of Lewis, Pierce, and Grant counties. Crime in the area is low likely because the region is isolated - primarily filled with campsites and other forested areas.  But that doesn’t mean crime never happens there… **If you have any information regarding the T...

**TW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT & CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN** This episode takes us back to Canada to cover notorious serial killer Clifford Olson - better known as the "Beast of British Columbia." -- SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Olson https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/the-life-and-death-of-clifford-olson/article4197011/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/serial-killer-cliff...

We're back from our hiatus! Join Winston and I as we head to Nanaimo, British Columbia to tell you about one of BC’s most infamous missing persons cases: this is the disappearance of Lisa Marie Young. For tips related to this case, please contact: Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345. **Huge shoutout to the Island Crime Podcast and Christine at The True Crime Files Podcast for her synopsis and resource in...

Kamloops has become known as British Columbia’s version of the Bermuda Triangle. It has become known for the unusually high number of missing persons cases within the area and surrounding vicinities. In this episode, we cover the disappearances of Shannon White, Luke Neville, Ryan Shtuka, and Ben Tyner. -- If you have any information of the disappearances discussed in this episode, please contact...