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Updates on the disappearances of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Donna Matthews told friends and family about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Michael Gayan, they believed her. Donna was in fear for her life, and the lives of her family. But would a digital trail of hundreds of text messages tell the jury a different story? DV helplines by phone: US 1−800−799−7233 UK 0808 2000 247 Australia 1 800 737 732 Ireland 1 800 341 900 Canada (find appropriate regional helpline) https://endingviolencecanada.org/domestic-violence-shelters-transition-houses-and-support-services/ By internet: Forever Your Overwatch Foundation: https://fyofoundation.org/ US: https://www.thehotline.org/ Canada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help/ UK: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ Australia: https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/find-help/domestic-violence-hotlines/ Ireland: https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/ Sponsors: ritual.com/CRIMELINES for 10% off your first three months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In March 2020, 26 year old Breonna Taylor was shot to death in her home by people she thought were intruders. It turned out they were the police serving a controversial no-knock warrant. Resources to get you started: 8 Can't Wait--8 policies to decrease police violence http://blacklivesmatter.com https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/06/9848927/black-lives-matter-books https://www.dismantlecollective.org/resources/ https://blueprint.ucla.edu/feature/police-racism-search-for-answers/ Twitter accounts to follow: @AngryBlackLady @byjoelanderson @rgay @michaelharriet @officialMLK3 @KaraRBrown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In January 1984, 7-year-old Gary Grant Jr was killed while walking home from a friend’s house. The neighborhood was shocked when an arrest was made early on. But when the charges were dismissed, mysterious messages were sent followed by decades of silence. But is the key to solving this cold case a recording that went unheard for 30 years? If you recognize the voice on the 911 call or you have any information on the murder of Gary Grant, Junior, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/ Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1998, 39-year-old Lois Roberts disappeared from Nimbin, New South Wales and was later found murdered. Then in 2013, 24-year-old Monique Clubb vanished into thin air from Brisbane, Queensland and no sign of her has been found. These are just two missing and murdered indigenous women from Australia. They are 2 out of… who knows how many cases. We don’t know because most states in Australia aren’t even keeping count. Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the early 1970s, Rochester New York was rocked by the murders of three little girls. As the public and the police debated whether the deaths were connected, many noticed a strange coincidence. All three girls had double initials--CC, WW, and MM. Not only that, the towns they were found in also matched their initials. Coincidence or the work of a methodical serial killer? Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For over 30 years, a brutal double murder in rural Iowa went unsolved until the television show Cold Justice intervened. After the show’s investigators identified a suspect, the state took that person to trial. But was this prosecution a case of overwhelming evidence or a case of giving Cold Justice a satisfying ending? https://ilr.law.uiowa.edu/print/volume-102-issue-5/good-tv-makes-bad-justice-how-the-rules-of-professional-conduct-can-protect-fair-trial-rights/ Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In April 1994, 18-year-old Heidi Allen vanished while working a shift at the local convenience store. The investigation led to two arrests, but the question of if the state had enough to convict would keep the court system busy for the next 20 years. If you have any information on this case or the possible whereabouts of Heidi Allen, you can call the Oswego County Sheriff's Department 1-800-724-8477 Join me on GetVokl every Thursdays at 8/7c for a live stream about this week’s case! https://getvokl.com/channel/charlie-4 Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1996, Perry March called his in laws and told them that his wife, Janet, had walked out on him after a fight. Within two months of that call, Perry was the prime suspect in Janet’s disappearance and Janet’s parents were on a mission to see him prosecuted. But as the years passed, justice remained elusive. Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the span of 6 months in 1994, three indigenous teenagers went missing in Northern British Columbia. All three would be found murdered. When a team of profilers looked at the cases and determined these three murders were possibly linked, the RCMP formed a task force that would change the way missing and murdered indigenous women cases were investigated. Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In September 2019, 14-year-old Alicia Navarro left a note for her family saying she was running away. Seven months later, Alicia remains missing. Though she left her house freely, the strongest theory in this case is that Alicia left with someone she met online. Alicia Navarro is 15 years old, though she appears a few years younger. She’s 4 foot five and 95 lbs. Alicia is Hispanic with brown hair and brown eyes and she has braces. She was last seen wearing a sweatshirt, and a whitewash denim overall skirt with black and white sneakers. She may seem timid or withdrawn in crowds or social situations. If you see her, try to take a photo for confirmation and call 911. If you have any general information or tips about this case, you can call the Glendale Police department at 1-623-930-3000 or NCMEC 1-800-THE-LOST. Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ray and Faye Copeland raised 6 children and ran their modest family farm for decades. After their children were grown, Ray needed help on the farm. He began hiring transient men from cities hours away from his property. And one by one the men went missing. Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are few serial criminals who have committed the range of crimes as Franklin Delano Floyd. When he was finally arrested for kidnapping a boy he claimed was his son in the 1990s, decades of mysteries were uncovered. UPDATE: This case is now a Netflix documentary called The Girl in the Picture Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1974, a girl walking to her family car on Cape Cod found the body of a woman in a grove of trees. Nearly 46 years later, the woman remains only known as Lady of the Dunes. Who was she? Who killed her? These are answers the Provincetown police continue to seek. In the event you have any information on the Lady of the Dunes, you can call the Provincetown police at 508-487-1212 Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Research by Jess Cover art by Lars of Rusty Hinges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In August 2019, Kaysera Stops Pretty Places left her aunt’s home in Hardin, Montana. Where she went and what she did remain unknown to her family. In fact, most of the facts of her case have been withheld or misreported by the agencies tasked with investigating. Though her family has many questions, the one they want answered the most is what happened to 18-year-old Kaysera? Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Research by Annie Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Nailah Franklin went missing in September 2007, police quickly narrowed in on a suspect. Less than three months later, he was arrested but it would take 8 years for the case to go to trial as he continued to proclaim his innocence and assert his right to defend himself in court. Would Nailah Franklin’s family ever find justice? Link to voicemail and documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Wr6ezquyAvWm7sljsaDSiLvW2btBm4Ti?usp=sharing Thank you to today’s sponsor www.Rothys.com/CRIMELINES Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In December 2019, the Rexburg Idaho police department issued a press release about two missing children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. As the case rapidly unfolded in the media, people were drawn into a story of deaths, disappearances, and a doomsday cult. But the people who know where Tylee and JJ aren’t talking. If you have any information, call 1 800 THE LOST Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking, host of Rusty Hinges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a different sort of episode to tide everyone over until I'm back to work! Healthy vibes for my household, please. Two women were killed in the Birmingham suburb of Erdington and were dumped in what is now known as Pype Hayes Park. The main suspect in both cases was a man named Thornton. Only thing is, the women died 157 years apart. Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is part of our on-going Third Thursday series profiling the cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In 2009, 21-year-old Alyssa McLemore told her grandmother she would be home soon. Her family never heard from her again. A startling 911 call, a few tips, and 11 years have done nothing to bring Alyssa home. Thank you to Tina Russell for speaking with us. If you have any information about Alyssa’s disappearance, please call the Kent Police department at 253-856-5800. Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Research by Annie Forsman-Adams Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In July 2001, Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees were taking a dream trip around the world. One night, in the middle of remote central Australia, the couple’s world was shattered and Peter has never been seen since. The questions of what happened on the side of Stuart Highway has been resolved in the courts but was it the right answer? Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Research by Jess Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In September 2000, 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt disappeared from his home in Clearwater, Florida. Though police never named a suspect, the media narrowed in on Zachary’s mother. For over 19 years, she has lived under a cloud of suspicion but is it justified? If you have any information, please call 1 800 THE LOST Facebook group recommendation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618180251669696/ Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges All sources are on the website at https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In August 1984, Mary Badaracco told her daughter she was ready to file for divorce from her husband of 13 years. After that day, no one has seen or heard from Mary. Research by Jess Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Update in the Jennifer Dulos case. This episode does contain details that may be distressing. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 1-800-273-8255. Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In May 2019, Jennifer Dulos vanished from her home in an upscale neighborhood in Connecticut. Though her body has never been found, three people were arrested and charged in relation to her murder in January 2020. After the arrests, the state of Connecticut released hundreds of pages of documents showing a strong case against the defendants. Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking, host of Rusty Hinges podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Third Thursday bonus episode featuring the stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The Highway of Tears in northern British Columbia has seen the vanishing and murders of upwards of 40 women and girls. Of the 18 cases the RCMP Project E-Pana task force is investigating, six of them were First Nations girls under the age of 18. Today, we are telling three of their stories. Music by Scott Buckley basementfort.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On January 20, 2008, the unthinkable happened. 19 year old Brianna Denison was abducted while sleeping on her friend’s couch and murdered. Her attacker left behind DNA linking Brianna’s death to a series of rapes in the area. The only question was, whose DNA was it? Donations for this week's profiled charity: http://www.endthebacklog.org/ Research by Haley Gray Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking For more information and sources, visit basementfort.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first episode of the New Year is a case out of Australia. On February 2, 1986, Anita Cobby was walking home from the train station when a car pulled up alongside her. Two men grabbed her, forcing her into the car in full view of multiple witnesses. When details of what happened next were leaked to the public, many hoped to see the reinstatement of the death penalty in New South Wales. http://www.hvsgnsw.org.au/donate https://gracesplace.org.au/donate/ T Research by Haley Gray Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about the year in review, what's changing with the show in 2020, and take listener questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In August of 2012, Tony and Sue Bemis received the news no parent wants to hear. Their son, Chief Petty Officer John Keith Bemis had died by suicide. As they struggled to make sense of their loss, things didn’t add up. Seven years later, they still have questions about what exactly did happen to their son. The National Suicide Prevention hotline number: 1-800-273-8255 https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist For more info on the case (warning: graphic images): cpojohnkeithbemis.com To sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/reopen-death-investigation-of-chief-petty-officer-john-keith-bemis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband to Philadelphia for a business conference. While out sightseeing, Judy vanished. Months later, her body was found hundreds of miles away in clothes her husband didn’t recognize. The mystery is not just who killed Judy Smith, but how did she get to the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you have any information on the murder of Judy Smith, please call the Buncombe County Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050 Researched, written, and hosted by Charlie Worroll Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2004, Veronica Wilson answered her front door on a Sunday evening. The man asked for her husband Alistair. The man’s demeanor didn’t strike her as odd, and he didn’t seem to be a threat. But within 10 minutes, Alistair would lie on the doorstep dying and, 15 years later, no one has been arrested. If you know anything about the murder of Alistair Wilson, you can email a dedicated address [email protected]. Or you can call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. To buy To Catch a Killer by Peter Bleksley: https://tinyurl.com/trqls5e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In December 1969, Carol Blades left her home to go to the laundromat in Nixa, Missouri. She never returned. The local sheriff insisted she ran off with another man, but her husband and parents wouldn't accept that answer. As the 50 year anniversary approaches without justice, many wonder if the sheriff's snap judgment closed the case before it was ever properly investigated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On April 8, 2008, 22-year-old Jamie Fraley told a friend over the phone she was waiting for a ride to the hospital. Suffering from a stomach bug, Jamie was worried she wasn’t getting any better. Jamie ended the call with “he’s here.” This was the last time Jamie was heard from. If you have any information about the disappearance of Jamie Fraley, please call the Gaston County Police Department 704-866-3320 Podcast recommendation: Today in True Crime Sponsors: brooklinen.com for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales nativedeodorant.com promo code: Crimelines Research by Jess Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1984, Alton Coleman and Debra Brown went on a crime spree that left many injured and dead. In their trials and appeals, the same question kept being asked. Is an abusive childhood enough of a mitigating factor to keep Coleman and Brown out of the death chamber. Tickets to the live show available starting Dec 16 at panicfilmfest.com Research by Haley Gray Edited by Gray Multimedia Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking Thank you to our sponsor: Away! For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/CRIMELINES and use promo code CRIMELINES during checkout! Show recommendation of the week - THE BOX OF ODDITIES. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/BOO and enter promo code BOX at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In October 1997, a woman named Rosa Delgado went to the corner store with her 4-year-old daughter, Rosita Camacho. When the pair never made it home from the store, Rosa’s sister called the police. Twenty-two-years later, we are still asking happened to Rosa and Rosita? Some people think they know the answer, and it points back to corruption within the police force. If you have any information, call the Hartford Police Department 860-527-6300 or 1-800-THE-LOST Sponsors: fabfitfun.com Code: CRIMELINES for $10 off #fabfitfunpartner Podcast recommendation: Rusty Hinges Music by Scott Buckley Editing by Gray Multimedia Cover art by Lars Hacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thirteen-year-old Yara Gambirasio left her gymnastics center in northern Italy in November 2010 and vanished. Three months later, her body was found in a field. When DNA was found on her underclothes, investigators launched a massive sweep for DNA samples. But would it be enough to find Yara's killer? Support our sponsors! Listen to Bad Batch: Wondery.fm/BadBatchCrimelines Native: get 20% off your first purchase nativedeodorant.com Promo Code CRIMELINES Thrive Causemetics: thrivecausemetics.com/crimelines for 15% off Brooklinen: 10% off by going to brooklinen.com promo code CRIMELINES CLUE: 8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2007, Kamisha Block was one of nearly 900 US soldiers killed in Iraq. But Kamisha was not killed in combat. Her family was told Kamisha’s death was an accident; she was a casualty of friendly fire. But Kamisha’s death was much darker than that and has forced us to ask: could it have been prevented? Sponsors: For a free month of Himalaya Plus, go to himalaya.com/crimelines and enter promo code CHARLIE Listen to CRIME BEAT with Nancy Hixt wherever you find great podcasts! Editing by Gray Multimedia Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In July 1998, infant Allyson Dalton was kidnapped from her home after her mother, Sylena Dalton, was brutally murdered. In spite of a suspect rising to the top of the list early on, the killer of Sylena has never been arrested. And the whereabouts of Allyson remain unknown. If you have any information on the case, contact the Virginia State Police at 540-829-7766 Thank you to Chris Borba for speaking with me. To donate to the Charley Project: paypal [email protected] Editing by Gray Multimedia Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcast Correction: Angela Stover, Sylena's mother, did not return to the apartment after Sylena was found. Per a family member, this is an incorrect piece of reporting that has been repeated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On January 8. 1993, the owners of a Brown’s Chicken restaurant in Palatine, Illinois and five of their employees were gunned down shortly after close. Though DNA and palm prints were left at the scene, the case grew cold. Then, nearly nine years after the massacre, two women came forward to point the finger at two men. Both men confessed but now claim they’re innocent. This is part two of a two-part series. Please go back and listen to part 1. Research by Haley GrayMusic by Scott BuckleyEditing by Chaes GrayCover art by Lars Hacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On January 8. 1993, the owners of a Brown’s Chicken restaurant in Palatine, Illinois and five of their employees were gunned down shortly after close. Though DNA and palm prints were left at the scene, the case grew cold. Then, nearly nine years after the massacre, two women came forward to point the finger at two men. Both men confessed but now claim they’re innocent. Link to profiles of the victims: http://prev.dailyherald.com/special/brownschicken/index.asp Thank you to today's sponsors: Check out The Box of Oddities here: https://www.himalaya.com/BOO Enter promo code BOX for a FREE month of premium content from the Box of Oddities! Fabfitfun.com promo code CRIMELINES for $10 off your first box! hellofresh.com/crimelines80 promo code: crimelines80 for $80 off! brooklinen.com promo code CRIMELINES for 10% off and free shipping! Research by Haley Gray Music by Scott Buckley Editing by Chaes Gray Cover art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In January 2008, 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee was abducted from her home. After a critical 911 call is mishandled, police lost their best chance to save Denise. But her family is determined to make sure that never happens to anyone else. To learn more, visit deniseamberlee.org This week's sponsor is bombas.com/crimelines for 20% off Research assistance by Suzanne St. John Written and hosted by Charlie Worroll Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over a holiday weekend in October 2003, 19-year-old college student Mark Fisher took his first trip to New York City unchaperoned. While there, he met up with a friend and went back to the home of John Giuca with her. Shortly before sunrise the next morning, Mark was gunned down on a Brooklyn street he had never been to before. Two men were convicted of his murder and one says he’s innocent. Today's sponsor: 10% off at Brooklinen.com promo code CRIMELINES truecrimepodcastfestival.com for early-bird tickets Ad-free episodes and bonus episodes on Patreon and Himalaya Plus Written and hosted by Charlie Worroll Editing by Gray Multimedia Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Saturday, August 19, 2017, Savanna Greywind was doing light chores while waiting for lunch delivery. A neighbor asked the very pregnant Savanna for help with a project. Savanna agreed. She was about to become the victim of fetal abduction, a rare crime that is, sadly, on the rise. Sponsor: www.fabfitfun.com and use code CRIMELINES for $10 off your first box #fabfitfunpartner Written and hosted by Charlie WorrollResearch by Haley GrayEditing by Chaes Gray MusicMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges Podcast Photos of Haisley Jo: https://www.kvrr.com/2019/07/26/greywind-family-shares-photos-of-haisley-jo-growing-up/ Sources on our website basementfortproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On August 17, 2014, the body of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine was pulled from the Red River in Manitoba, Canada. But this was only the final tragedy in Tina’s life. This is Tina's story. Today's Sponsors: Bombas socks--bombas.com/crimelines for 20% Invisible Choir podcast, available in all podcast apps Researched by Jess Written and hosted by Charlie Worroll Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In April of 1996, 19-year-old Stacey Stites was murdered. A year-long investigation led to the arrest and conviction of a man who has been trying to prove his innocence ever since. Currently, he is racing against an execution date set for this November. Is he wrongfully convicted as the Innocence Project claims or is he guilty of Stacey’s murder like the state of Texas says? To learn more about Rodney Reed’s innocence claims:https://www.facebook.com/RodneyReed999271/https://justice4rodneyreed.org/ Thank you to Away for sponsoring the show! go to awaytravel.com/crimelines and enter promo code crimelines for $20 off. Editing by Chaes Gray MusicMusic by Scott BuckleyCover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In November 2006, a man named Abraham Shakespeare hit the jackpot in the Florida lotto. His good-heart led him to give and loan away a large amount of his winnings in short order. When a woman named Dee Dee Moore convinced him to sign his assets over to her to protect them from vultures, things went from bad to worse. Thank you to today's sponsors! Hello Fresh: $80 off your first month at hellofresh.com/crimeslines80 and enter crimelines80 Himalaya Plus: himalaya.com/crimelines Patreon: patreon.com/crimelines Written and hosted by Charlie Worroll Research by Haley Gray Editing assistance by Dennis Bingham Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking, host of Rusty Hinges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quick note: the first 5 minutes of this episode is a correction and update on the Jack Family episode. Feel free to skip ahead if you skipped that episode. In November 2006, a man named Abraham Shakespeare hit the jackpot in the Florida lotto. His good-heart led him to give and loan away a large amount of his winnings in short order. When a woman named Dee Dee Moore convinced him to sign his assets over to her to protect them from vultures, things went from bad to worse. Research by Haley Gray Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On August 1, 1989, Ronnie Jack met a man in a pub in Prince George. The man promised Ronnie and his wife Doreen a job. They packed up their two sons and left with this man, in the hopes of steady work. They were never seen again. If you have information on the Jack Family, please call Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477. ​Written and researched by Charlie Worroll Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emergency services were called to a property in Flintstone, Ga. DJ Fickey was dead from a gunshot wound. Initially believed to be a suicide, valuable evidence was lost from the crime scene, leaving DJ’s family to wonder if they’ll ever see justice. Researched, written and hosted by Charlie Worroll Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.