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Labor Day weekend, 1973, 15 year old Terry Wayne Sutter heads into the woods with a six pack of beer under his arm. He won't be seen alive again. When his remains are discovered it's clear that he was brutally beaten and suffocated. Oddly law enforcement isn't interested in pursuing the case and almost 50 years later, no one was ever arrested, charged or named as a person of interest. His mother and many siblings still hope for justice in this bizarre and frustrating case. His case is being handled by the Benzie County Sheriff - (231) 882-4484 Additional Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/dPEoasBHNiA #Michigan #murder #Upnorth See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mother's Day 1982, high school students David Cole and Timothy Fowler die in a fiery blaze at the Cole home in Deerfield Michigan. This episode features an interview with the sister of Tim Fowler. https://www.facebook.com/timfowlerdavidcole/ If you have information on this unsolved case, please contact the Lenawee County Sheriff's Department at 517-266-6161 or, submit an anonymous tip via CrimeStoppers, Online at: www.tipsubmit.com or via text 274637 Start Tip "LENAWEE" Additional Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/dPEoasBHNiA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Valentine's Day 2018, Lauren Stuart of Keego Harbor, Michigan set in motion a plan that would lead to the violent destruction of her entire family. If you are struggling or need assistance, in the US call http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255 Additional Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/dPEoasBHNiA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On June 1, 1990, 24 year old Connie Royce went to the Hayloft Bar in Mt Clemens, Michigan. She was on a date with a new guy, Greg, and Greg's friend, "Brad" tagged along. At about 11pm, while Greg was in the restroom, Connie fled the bar, carrying her shoes. She left her handbag behind. Connie would never be seen again. Her case is under the jurisdiction of the Macomb County Sheriff's Department. #Missing #Michigan #MacombCountySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a Sunny day in July 2016, 31-year-old Alexandra "Ally" Brueger was out for a 10-mile run in the community near the home she shared with her parents in Rose Township, Michigan. The quiet afternoon was shattered by four blasts from a shotgun, the last shot reaching its mark, striking Ally Brueger and ending her life. Her case remains unsolved. #Murder #Michigan #Unsolved #Shotgun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1951, Toronto Maple Leaf player, 24-year-old Bill Barilko, scored the game-winning goal in overtime during the last game of the Stanley Cup Finals. He flung himself across the ice, tucking a quick backhand over the shoulder of the Montreal goalie, giving the Leafs their fourth Stanley Cup win in five years. A few months later, Barilko disappeared, taking the Leafs winning streak with him. The Leafs would not win another cup until 1962, within weeks of Barilko's return home. His story is immortalized in the song, 50 Mission Cap, by The Tragically Hip. #Canada #Toronto #Hockey #LeafsForever #LeafsNation #missing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UPDATE October 13, 2020 - Beckley detectives #BELIEVE they have cracked a nearly 40- year-old cold case. The prosecuting attorney's office said an indictment for murder has just been returned by a Raleigh County Grand Judy in the case of Cynthia Miller. Earl James Robbins, 64 was indicted for murder. He's currently incarcerated inside a California state prison but will be extradited to face trial in Raleigh County. August 1981 27-year-old Cynthia Jane Miller of Beckley West Virginia is shot to death in her home just hours before her wedding. Who murdered her? Why has the case gone unsolved for so long? #Murder #WVa #Mountaineers #Unsolved Additional Music provided by Argofox: DOCTOR VOX - Frontier See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On December 7, 1995 13 year old Barbara Barnes left her Euclid St apartment in Steubenville Ohio on her way to school. She never arrived. Her body would be found two months later, 40 miles away in Pennsylvania. Her killer has never been caught. While attention focused on her family, particularly her uncle, Louis Boyce, this episode looks at another suspect, a local man named Richard Kolling. #Ohio #Murder #Unsolved #Steubenville #Teen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Memorial Day weekend, 1994. Sixteen year old Jody Lynn Brant leaves her home in Gwinnett County Georgia to make the 12 hour drive north to Oakland County Michigan. She's planning to spend the long weekend with her cousins in the Pontiac area. Jody never arrives and days later, her car is found torched in a remote part of Monroe County Michigan. If you have information about Jody's case, please contact the Oakland County Sheriff's Department. #missing #Michigan #Georgia #unsolved See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On August 16, 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight 255, traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Phoenix Arizona crashed 14 seconds after takeoff. At the time of the accident, it was the second deadliest crash in US aviation history. Here is the story of the flight, her passengers, and why this tragedy was avoidable. #tragedy #Michigan #crash #aviation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we discuss the disappearance and murder of 15 year old Becky Stowe of Niles, Michigan in 1993. This week's promo from Southern Fried True Crime. #Murder #Missing #Michigan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the morning of December 26, 1991, Bernice Gray dropped her toddler daughter off at daycare and headed for work. Gray didn't arrive at work, and wouldn't be seen again. Days later her bloodstained car was found abandoned in Detroit. It would take a decade for the man responsible for her disappearance and murder to be brought to justice. #Missing #Michigan #murder #unresolved See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enjoy this bonus crossover episode, Death's Door podcast meets Already Gone as we discuss a death penalty case out of Florida. Already Gone will return on Monday, October 22, with an all-new episode. #Florida #Deathpenalty #exonerated #murder See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a warm August night in 2010, 15 year old Carlee Jade Morse of Westland stepped out of her apartment to speak with a friend. She would never be seen alive again. Justin Yoshikawa and Nick Cottrell are currently in prison for her murder, but no sign of the missing teenager has ever been found. Special thanks to Westland Police for their assistance in creating this episode. If you have information as to the whereabouts of Carlee Morse's body, please contact them at 734-722-9600 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Troy Michigan, September, 1964 – Estranged from his wife and desperate to avoid a divorce, a mentally unstable man does the unthinkable. Special thanks to Sam Kulper and CD Luck for providing additional voices for this episode. #murder #family #Michigan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode starts in my hometown of Berkley Michigan, with a look at the many crimes of murderer and Berkley High graduate Byron Hoffmeister. This week's promo from the Murder Mile true crime podcast. #Michigan #Murder See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode contains graphic details relating to murder. Listener discretion advised The 1979 Murder of Monica Hockey of Clarkston, Michigan. A crime so brutal, so vicious, that lawmakers lobbied to bring the death penalty back to Michigan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Monday November 23, 1987 the bodies of Gail and Ricky Brink are discovered in their Holland Township (Michigan) home. Twenty two year old Gail and 29 year old Ricky were each shot multiple times, likely in the small hours of Sunday November 22. It will take 25 years for their killer to be brought to justice. This week's promo from Pretend Radio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In April of 1974 two prisoners walked away from the Magnum Prison Farm near Marquette Michigan. They embarked on a 55 hour crime spree that involved kidnapping, robbery and murder. The spree culminated in the deaths of three people, including Troy Michigan Police Officer Martin "Marty" Chivas.Episode 96 The Death of Officer Martin Chivas Episode includes an interview with Troy Mayor Dane Slater, who worked with Martin Chivas in 1974. Promos: Targeted Podcast, Crimesphere Podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Possibly the most disturbing episode of the show to date. In March of 1982 41 year old Maris "Marty" Karklins entered the Paulson home on a Saturday afternoon. When he left, all five members of the family, Bob, Mary Jane and their three children, Cyndi, Carla and Casey were dead and the house would burn to the ground. A tragedy that rocked their family and the small, western Michigan town they called home. Karklins would not be captured until July of 1982 when he fatally shot his mother, Milda Karklins in her Grand Rapids home. For more information on mental illness – https://www.nami.org/Find-Support This week's promo – http://murderroadtrip.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Update - 11-13-2023 still unsolved On November 12, 2013 Chelsea Small was working at the Advance America store in Taylor, Michigan. During a robbery she was shot twice and her killer made off with $200 in cash. Despite video and images of the killer, he remains at large. Surveillance video of killer If you have information please contact the Taylor Police Department 734-287-6550 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1971 Ralph Dean Templeton, known as "Dean" decided to leave his life in Flint, Michigan behind. He set out on a cross country journey in an unsuccessful bid to become the 38th president of the United States. In January of 1975 Templeton was murdered- shot and left on the side of the road in rural Washington. This episode was inspired by a thread on the Unresolved Mysteries Subreddit. If you have information about the murder of Dean Templeton, contact the Kittitas County Sheriff at (509) 962-7525 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On June 8, 2012 Lisa Marie Knight met up with her former husband, Lloyd Frey, they had plans to visit their youngest child. The visit never happened. Lisa made a 10:30p phone call to a friend, and then she vanished. Det/Sgt Harshberger of the Michigan State Police is in charge of Lisa's case and he's determined to locate Lisa and bring those responsible for her disappearance to justice. If you have any information on Lisa's disappearance you're asked to call Michigan State Police Alpena Post at 989-354-4101. #Missing #Michigan #Unsolved See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus "mini-sode" we discuss the dig for the bodies of up to seven women happening in northern Macomb County. The life and crimes of convicted murderer Arthur Ream, touch on the Oakland County Child Killer and review the cases of missing women from the metro area that could be uncovered in the search. Visit our website – www.alreadygonepodcast.com Find us on Twitter – @AlreadyGonePodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a sunny, summer Saturday in 1990 all hell broke lose inside the Osco Store in South Bend Indiana. The store was robbed, leaving three dead and a mystery that lasted more than a decade before former employee, Charles Allen, was put on trial. Was Allen responsible for the horrific robbery/murder? Or did South Bend police develop tunnel vision? Families would wait more than 10 years for an arrest and trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Update - 11-13-23 he's still missing On Earth Day (April 22) 1990, 17 year old Chris Temple went with friends for a bonfire at Rose Lake Research Area in Bath Township Michigan. Around 9 p.m. Chris walked away from the bonfire, never to be seen again. In the almost 30 years since he vanished, there have been rumors, stories and speculation, but no evidence leading to the whereabouts of Chris Temple. If you have information about the disappearance of Chris Temple, please contact the Bath Township Police department at (517) 641-6271 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Content warning – murder, sexual assault, harm to animals. In 1987 Barbara Blackstone was 30 years old, happily married and enjoying a successful career as a high school teacher. Someone snatched her from her home, murdered her and dumped her body in the woods. Also that summer, two other young women were murdered and left in the woods, 18 year old Angela Hackl and 29 year old Linda Nachreiner. While arrests were made in Hackl and Nachreiner's cases, no charges were ever brought forward in Blackstone's case. Enjoy a preview from the Yours in Murder podcast. Special thanks to the Juneau Messenger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a spring day in 1996 Debra Iverson disappeared from Birmingham, Michigan after leaving a doctor's appointment. Leaving her husband, family and two young sons behind. When her body was discovered the next morning, strangled in her vehicle in a remote lot near Stoney Creek Metro Park, all eyes turned to her husband. It would be seven months without a single lead before the case broke open. A young couple, desperate for money kidnapped Iverson, but money wasn't enough. Anitra Coomer and McConnell Adams would be sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her. #Michigan #Murder #BirminghamSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Between September of 2009 and December of 2018 ten women have vanished from Flint and the surrounding area. While some of these cases have limited information available, I've tried to put as much out there as possible in the hope that they can find their way back home. This episode was created because in November of 2017 the partial remains of two women were found in Broome Park. MLive story Elizabeth Land 2009 Sylvia Galvan 2011 Jina Collins 2013 Laquandra "Shay V" Slater 2016 Teresa Towne Woolard 2016 Misty Kerrison/Steiber 2017 Brianna Vibert 2017 Presley "Amy Jo" Rau 2017 Claudia Wilson 2017 Erica Toins 2017 Update - 11-13-23 Misty, Jina and Claudia were found deceased. Erica was located safely. We are still looking for justice in all of these cases! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Between 1981 and 1983 three young women, aged 20, 16 and 19 were murdered. The first victim was left in a ditch in western Oakland County, the final two bodies concealed in wooded areas of Livingston County. Today we cover the unresolved murders of Anne Marie Doroghazi, Kimberly Louiselle and Christina Castiglione. The cases are being handled by Milford Police Detective Bureau – Doroghazi, Michigan State Police Brighton Post – Louiselle and Livingston County Sheriff – Castiglione. UPDATE - the cases of Kimberly and Christine are now SOLVED. They were killed by the same man. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1847 Michigan became the first English speaking territory in the world to abolish the death penalty. In 2002 Marvin Gabrion was sentenced to death for the murder of Rachel Timmerman in Newaygo County, Michigan. This story starts in the early part of the 1800's, visits Michigan's last execution in 1938 and asks the heartbreaking question, where is Rachel Timmerman's 11 month old daughter? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The morning of May 3, 1992 Ted and Gina Hollman left their 21 year old son, Eddie Hollman, at the house while they attended Sunday services at Sacred Heart Church in Dearborn. When they return, Gina discovers the body of her son on the floor in the basement. Who murdered Eddie Hollman and why? He had no enemies and no legal troubles. If you have information about the murder of Eddie Hollman, please contact Detective Sergeant Pawlus of the Dearborn Heights Police Department at 313 277 6770 Special thanks to Roseanne of Killafornia Dreaming and Erica of Southern Fried True Crime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donnie Martin III, a hard-working young man from a good family. Donnie battled addiction and his family fears that his demons put him in a dangerous situation. Donnie Martin was last seen midday on Thursday August 3, 2017. If you have information contact CrimeStoppers or Detective Hartunian of the Madison Heights Police Department. UPDATE - 11-13-23 Donnie is still missing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Twenty-year-old Deborah Polinsky was murdered in her Port Sheldon Twp. home in July of 1977. Her case was aggressively pursued and investigated, but no arrests were made Today, detectives from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department continue to work her case and see your assistance in learning the truth behind her murder. Ottawa County Sheriff's Department: https://www.miottawa.org/Sheriff/ Silent Observer: http://mosotips.com/ Follow Deborah's case on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justicefordebpolinsky/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

October 1994, bow hunters in a remote area of Alcona County Michigan discover human remains. In the last 23 years her remains have been tested against the DNA of dozens of missing persons, including Laura Lee Alber who was last seen in Lansing, Michigan in 1990. Despite improvements in forensic testing, the victim is identified only as Alcona County Doe. This is the last episode of 2017 and the first time that Already Gone has explored a case involving unidentified remains. During this episode we discuss the NAMUS program and the work being done by the Alcona County Sheriff to give a name to this victim. Special thanks to Alcona County Sheriff's Deputy Nathanael Leeseburg for the interview. Thanks also to Tim Flutur and Luke Superior for their musical contributions to this and other episodes. Update - 11-13-2023 she remains unidentified. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the year winds down we perk things up with a True Crime Broad Cast, interviewing Michigan author Karen Dybis about her new book: The Witch of Delray: Rose Veres & Detroit's Infamous 1930's Murder Mystery. We also talk history, landmarks and Detroit. I hope you'll join us. Check out Karen's Amazon store: http://amzn.to/2AUQjNZ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 1998, Sudbury, Ontario. 23 year old Renee Sweeney is working by herself at the Adults Only Video Store on Walford Road. Around 11:15 a.m. a man enters the store and attacks Renee, stabbing her repeatedly. He flees the store and is never seen again. ARREST MADE IN THE CASE - 2018! GUILTY #Canada, #Murder, #Ontario See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In December of 2002 Marco Pesce was a father of three children and the owner of Italia Jewelers in Livonia Michigan. The night of December 21 two men attacked and robbed the family, leaving five dead and a community in terror. Within days the killers were turned in by their own family members who were horrified at the brutality of the murders. #Murder, #Michigan, #Livonia, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 year old Kelly Nolan would disappear after a night out with friends in Madison, Wisconsin. Her remains would be discovered July 9 in a remote wooded area south of town. Includes an interview with Joel DeSpain of the Madison Police department. #murder, #unsolved, #Wisconsin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 8, 1982 Thomas Randolph and his wife Sharron enjoy a meal at their favorite Chinese restaurant in Southfield. The couple is assaulted after leaving the restaurant, leaving Thomas injured and his wife dead. It's an 18 year journey to solving the murder, with an ending that no one saw coming. #Michigan, #murder, #coldcase Supplemental audio - Fatal Attraction S4 E16 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In September 1979 Kim King slipped away from her friend's house, made a late night call to her sister, and was never seen or heard from again. Could her case be related to the Oakland County Child Killer? #unsolved, #Michigan, #missing, #OCCK 2023 Update - Kim's case remains open and unsolved. She is still missing. 2024 Update - Art Ream, a suspect in Kim's case, died in prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1977 Carson McDowell was a 43 year old married father of two. An executive at General Motors. A family man, friend and neighbor. So why did he end up tortured and murdered by the side of the railroad tracks in Ferndale? Why is his case so hard to solve? #murder #unsolved #generalmotors #Dearborn #Detroit See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May, 1975, two cousins, Scott Hardy and Mark Mellendorf walk from Mellendorf's home in Lapeer County Michigan to Tody Lake for some fishing. When the boys don't return home, their parents raise the alarm and searchers scour the woods for hours trying to find the young boys. The next morning, a tracking dog makes a horrific discovery on the southern end of the lake. Both boys are dead and there is a killer on the loose in this idyllic community. Days later a second boy, Willie Walters, takes his fishing gear to Kearsley Creek, he too doesn't return. His battered body is discovered the next morning. These horrific crimes happened just a few miles north of the hunting grounds favored by the Oakland County Child Killer in 1976-1977. #Michigan, #Murder, #OCCKSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1991 and 1992 a small community in the upper peninsula of northern Michigan was rocked by the brutal murders of two women. It would take a break in at the home of a third woman to bring this unlikely murderer to justice. #Michigan, #Yooper, #Serial murder See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hillary Norskog was only 13 years old when she became the first victim of a serial murderer near Chicago Illinois. While his parents attempted to shield Steven Pfiel from his responsibility in her death, they could not stop him from killing again. #serial #murder #Illinois See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tuesday December 9, 1997. 23-year-old Laney Gwinner meets up with friends at a local bowling alley in Fairfield, Ohio. She shot a few rounds of pool, had a couple of beers and left just after midnight, headed to her boyfriend's nearby apartment. Laney won't arrive, in fact, she'll never be seen alive again. Follow the Justice for Laney group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/38837478756 update - 2023 this case remains open and unsolved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2012, 23 year old Julia Niswender was chasing her dreams. A student at Eastern Michigan University, her goal was to work as a broadcast journalist. One December evening, someone entered her off campus apartment and murdered her. Her death devastated her mother and twin sister, and the investigation into her murder would tear the family apart. Update - this case remains open and unsolved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.