Who Killed...?

Join me as I look back on the intriguing case of Amy Mihaljevic. This is a six-part series from 2019 that serves as a follow-up to my original podcast. Tracy Carloss of News5 in Cleveland interviewed me about the case at the 30-year anniversary of Amy's abduction. If you’re not familiar with the case, it’s definitely worth a listen. And even if you are, revisiting it may help you catch details you...

Join me as I look back on the intriguing case of Amy Mihaljevic. This is a six-part series from 2019 that serves as a follow-up to my original podcast. In this episode, I wrap up my conversation with BVPD Chief Mark Spaetzel (now retired). If you’re not familiar with the case, it’s definitely worth a listen. And even if you are, revisiting it may help you catch details you missed the first time ar...

This is part 2 of my 30-year retrospective, following the original "Who Killed Amy Mihaljevic?" podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Mark Spaetzel, the former Chief of Police in Bay Village. He spoke to Amy's class on the day she disappeared and was later involved in the investigation. If you have any information please contact the Bay Village Police Department using this form: https://www.ci...

Join me as I look back on the intriguing case of Amy Mihaljevic. This is a six-part series from 2019 that serves as a follow-up to my original podcast. If you’re not familiar with the case, it’s definitely worth a listen. And even if you are, revisiting it may help you catch details you missed the first time around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nic from the True Crime Garage podcast joins me to discuss the case of Judy Martins. On the night of May 23, 1978, Judy went out with friends for some fun. With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, she had plans to travel with her friends. According to police, Judy left her friends' dormitory at Kent State University to walk a short distance back to her own dorm. That would be the last time she was s...

COLD CASE: Investigators have announced that they have solved the 1976 murder of a 15-year-old girl and her unborn baby in western Pennsylvania, thanks to a DNA match found in an ancestry database. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Police, along with Carbon County District Attorney Michael Greek, revealed the arrest of 63-year-old Luis Sierra, who has been charged with the homicide of Evelyn Co...

Who Killed Sarah Pryor? I want to thank a listener for suggesting this story. I have done episodes on the case of Molly Bish and Holly Pirrainen, and the listener suggested I look into the case of Sarah Pryor. Another case connected loosely to the Pryor case is that of 16-year-old Cathy Malcolmson. Cathy was working at the IGA supermarket when she was abducted on her way home from work. The listen...

On today’s episode, we will dive into the Kirtland Cult Killings that took place in Kirtland, Ohio. This small town, situated in Lake County and only a 25-minute drive east of Cleveland, became a national headline in January 1990. After moving to Kirtland, Lundgren established himself as a lay minister for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dale Luffman, the president of...

On April 15, 1975, Melanie "Suzy" Cooley left Nederland High School where she was a senior. She was last seen hitchhiking in Nederland. A road maintenance worker found her body on May 2, 1975, in Coal Creek Canyon. Cooley was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue jean jacket with an embroidered eagle on the back and tan-colored boots. She had been hit over the head repeatedly with a large rock. Col...

2/2 In this special episode of "Who Killed?", I discuss the groundbreaking development in the Yogurt Shop Murders with Nic from True Crime Garage. We delve into the details of this long-unsolved case and the implications of the new evidence. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this significant breakthrough and its impact on the community.case that has haunted Austin, Texas for over three decades....

1/2 In this special episode of "Who Killed?", I discuss the groundbreaking development in the Yogurt Shop Murders with Nic from True Crime Garage. We delve into the details of this long-unsolved case and the implications of the new evidence. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this significant breakthrough and its impact on the community.case that has haunted Austin, Texas for over three decades....

Welcome back. Summer hiatus is officially over. As I retrurned to the mic this week I wanted to get a breakdown of the plea in the Idaho 4 case. Legal expert Matt Mangino joined us and highlighted that Koberger's decision not to elaborate on his motives was not unusual in plea agreements, especially when the defendant is not compelled to provide such information. Listen to the full episode to get...

On October 24th, 1994, 24 year old Leah Ulbrich was callously murdered in what would turn out to be one of the most "gruesome" crime scenes in Connecticut history. SOURCES: 1. ⁠https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-leah-ulbrich-cold-case-20191029-hnryyeizx5bipglvtodbjfwy6a-story.html⁠ 2. ⁠https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-leah-ulbrich-father-reflects-cold-case-20191115-qr642q4rove7...

In this episode of "Who Killed...?", I am joined by special guests Raul from @CatchLisk and Jesse Pollack as we continue our deep dive into the Long Island serial killer case. The episode features breaking news regarding the identities of two victims, known as Toddler Doe and Jane Doe (referred to as "Peaches" due to a distinctive tattoo). With Raul's extensive knowledge of the case and a commitme...

In this episode we look into the haunting case of eight-year-old Kelly Ann Prosser, who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered nearly 40 years ago. Thanks to advancements in DNA testing, police have finally solved the case, leading to a significant breakthrough in the investigation. We discuss the vital evidence collected from various locations, including Kelly’s school, and hear from a woman who play...

Authorities on Long Island have identified a woman long associated with the Gilgo Beach murders investigation as Tanya Denise Jackson, a U.S. Army veteran who was living in Brooklyn at the time of her death in 1997. Jackson, also known as "Peaches," due to her tattoo, was born in Alabama. Her remains were discovered in June 1997, concealed in a container in a wooded area of Hempstead Lake State Pa...

Author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss his new book Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died and the latest documentary about the Gilgo Four, Gone Girls. One of the primary criticisms is that while "Lost Girls" and "Gone Girls" aim to highlight the stories of the victims, they do not delve deeply enough into their lives. For instance, Shannan Gilbert, who is presented as a central figu...

Author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss his new book Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died and the latest documentary about the Gilgo Four, Gone Girls. One of the primary criticisms is that while "Lost Girls" and "Gone Girls" aim to highlight the stories of the victims, they do not delve deeply enough into their lives. For instance, Shannan Gilbert, who is presented as a central figu...

Fingerprint analysis has long been considered the gold standard in forensic evidence, often viewed as infallible by law enforcement and the judicial system. This episode featuring Matt Mangino, a defense attorney and former prosecutor, reveals significant flaws in this method that can lead to wrongful convictions. We also talk about the Idaho 4 case and Karen Reed. Follow Matt on his BLOG and on h...

On this week's episode, we take a look back at a case from 1990 that remains unsolved to this day. A quadruple murder which has become known as the Las Cruces Bowling Massacre remains unsolved to this day. One of the most infamous unsolved murders in New Mexico is the 1990 Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre. In this incident, 7 people were shot, 4 of which died, by two unknown assailants. The motiv...

"In the ever-evolving world of true crime media, a new player has entered the arena: True Crime Talk. Launched by Nic Edwards, a familiar voice in the true crime podcasting community known for his work on True Crime Garage, this fresh endeavor is a collaboration with Wild Blue Press, the publisher behind Edwards' acclaimed book, The Delphi Murders: The Quest to Find the Man on the Bridge." In this...

On Saturday August 8, 1982 Beth Bramlett, a 17 year old white female, went to a party at Trading House Lake Reservoir with some of her friends. A fight broke out at the party and Beth decided to leave. That was the last time any of her friends saw Beth alive. At the crime scene, he said, Bramlett’s body was laid across the tracks, face down, and didn’t appear to have been brutalized, but when inve...

Charles Cullen, AKA The Angel of Death, was responsible for 30-40 murders throughout his 16 year nursing career. Authorities believe the death toll is much higher. Cullen was able to slip through the cracks and worked for a staggering 10 different hospitals during his reign of terror. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRiPXMMu-JE Graeber, Charles (2013). The good nurse : a true story of med...

In September of 1982, a 12-year-old girl and six adults in and around Chicago died suddenly and mysteriously. The victims of this product tampering case were Mary Kellerman, age 12, of Elk Grove Village; Adam Janus, age 27, of Arlington Heights; Stanley Janus, age 25, and Theresa Janus, age 19, both of Lisle; Mary Reiner, age 27, of Winfield; Mary McFarland, age 31, of Elmhurst; and Paula Prince,...

Thank you to our connection at CrimeCon, Evergreen Execs, FilmRise, and Nancy Grace for making this week's show happen. BLOODLINE DETECTIVES explores the power of genealogy and the latest forensic technology used by law enforcement to bring justice to unsolved homicides and sex crimes. The series uses Familial DNA taken from the crime scene and DNA that people have submitted to genealogy sites to...