The Murder In My Family

Episode 96 Patrick Russell Carver 18 Year old Patrick Russell Carver was beaten to death inside his Houston, TX home in September, 2010. Sadly. Pat's father Rusty was the person that found him dead in a pool of blood. The horrible image haunts Rusty to this day, but as if that was not bad enough, Rusty soon found out that the investigator in his son's murder was under internal investigation for not working to solve cases he was in charge of. Things only got worse for Rusty, when a new investigator came to believe that Rusty was a suspect in his own son's murder- a murder which remains unsolved to this day. Rusty discusses his son's tragic murder in this episode, as well as the Hell he's gone though in the aftermath. If you have information about the murder of Patrick Russell Carver, please call Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or you can anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing Wondery's Over My Dead Body Season 3: Fox Lake A small town cop known as "GI Joe" is gunned down in a swamp in the summer of 2015 and quickly becomes a martyr in the national media. But when a dogged investigator and his team set out to get justice, they uncover unsettling secrets about Joe, the local police department, and the village of Fox Lake. From Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and Dr. Death comes the third season of Over My Dead Body: Fox Lake. Hosted by Matt Baglio. Listen to Over My Dead Body: http://wondery.fm/FL_MurderInMyFamily This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 95 Angie Barlow On October 26, 2016, Twenty three year old Angie Barlow disappeared in Indianapolis, Indiana. Angie, a dancer, had accepted an offer to dance at a private party following a text from a person that she didn't know. She arrived at the party, and posted to social media saying she was okay. After that, noone heard from her again. The next day, Angie's friend and roommate called Angie's Mom Christina to tell her that Angie never came home. When police became involved, they found grainy video showing Angie's car driving away from the home where the party was, followed by another car that was determined to belong to one of the people who threw the party. Angie's car was later found, but there was no sign of her. It wasn't until eight months later that an anonymous tip led police to search an Indianapolis property for Angie, and they found her buried in a shallow grave. She had been shot to death. The news was devastating to Angie's family, and they were left with more questions than answers. Despite what clearly seems like a case of Angie being lured to her death, her killer or killers have not been arrestedyet. Angie's mom Christina discusses her daughter's case, and the frustration of having very clear suspects, but no arrests. If you have any information about the murder of Angie Barlow please contact Crime Stoppers USA at (800) 222-TIPS. To learn more about Angie's case, visit the Facebook page set up by her Mom Christina- https://www.facebook.com/FindAngieB Sponsors for this episode include Better Help Online Counseling, Gainful Nutrition supplements, and Raycon Earbuds.. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To save $20 off of your personalized Gainful supplements, visit Gainful.com/murder To save 15% on Raycon Earbuds, visit Raycon.com/TMIMF To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

This is Actually Happening from Wondery What would you do if a singular moment changed your life forever? This is Actually Happening is a weekly podcast from Wondery that features extraordinary life-changing stories told by the people who lived them. We've all had powerful moments in our lives that have given us the feeling of, "Nothing is ever going to be the same." This is Actually Happening explores these moments head-on. These immersive, gripping stories will have you on the edge of your seat, waiting to hear what will happen next. This is just a preview of This is Actually Happening, but you can listen to the full episode at wondery.fm/TIAH_MurderInMy This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 94 Jacob Landin In April, 1987, Nine month old Jacob Landin died after suffering suspicious injuries while in the care of his Mom's boyfriend. It turns out, there was a history of mysterious injuries to Jacob during his life, showing a troubling pattern. Despite suspicion of this boyfriend 'John', he was never arrested. Jacob's brother Eric loved his little brother dearly, and has never given up the fight to get justice for Jacob. He has advocated for justice, not only for justice, but for all of the other battered and abused children like Jacob. He has helped shine a light on a sad and troubling subject that many people can't bare to explore, in part by talking about these topics on his podcast True Consequences. Eric discusses his Brother Jacob's tragic death, and recounts fondly his memories of Jacob in this episode. To sign the petition to re-open Jacob's case, visit this link: https://www.change.org/p/da-clint-wellborn-please-reopen-the-case-of-the-murder-of-jacob-landin If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence please call the national Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 To report child abuse or suspected child abuse please call 1-855-333-SAFE [7233] or #SAFE from a mobile device. To check out Eric's podcast & website, visit this link: https://www.trueconsequences.com/ This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 93 Sharon Blankenbeckler Twenty year old Sharon Blankenbeckler grew up in the small town of Chilhowie, Virginia. On March 10,1977, she traveled to the nearby town of Marion to apply for a job at the K Mart there and never returned home. Her parents wasted no time involving police, and Sharon's car was found in the K Mart parking lot with a flat tire. Sharon was nowhere to be found. Almost a month later, Sharon was found dead on Walker's Mountain. She had been bound, strangled, and dumped. News of her murder shocked her small close knit community, and it did not take long for rumors to circulate, and suspicion to sink in amongst the residents of the community. Despite possible suspects, and even a confession from someone, over four decades later, Sharon's case remains unsolved. Sharon's Cousin Barney has been an outstanding advocate for Sharon's case, and he discusses the tragic murder in this episode. If you'd like to reach Barney, or have information about the case, please contact him at Facebook via the following link: https://www.facebook.com/barney.blankenbeckler Matina Ford-Farmer is a writer who has researched this case extensively, and is writing a book about it. Anyone who would like to contact Ford-Farmer regarding Sharon's case or the petition that is circulating may email her at [email protected] or call her cell phone at 423-612-0483. This episode is made possible thanks to the following Sponsors. Better Help, Every Plate, and Gainful. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To Try EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes go to EveryPlate.com and entering code family199 To save $20 off of your personalized Gainful supplements, visit Gainful.com/murder To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing Suspect from Wondery A big Halloween party at an apartment complex in Redmond, Washington. Themed rooms and costumed partygoers. But by the end of the party, one of the hosts is dead. The police look to the partiers as the prime suspects: was it the guy in the devil mask, the bank robber, the construction worker? As investigators comb through forensic evidence, witness testimony, DNA, and even consult with a psychic, they zero in on one suspect in particular. But for what reason? Host and reporter Matthew Shaer (Over My Dead Body) returns to the scene of the crime, speaks with everyone about a night that still haunts them years later. It's a series about race and policing, mislaid justice, cutting-edge science, and the kinds of weighty choices that cops and prosecutors make every day -- choices that, once made, are difficult to reverse. Listen to SUSPECT: http://wondery.fm/Suspect_InTheFamily This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 92 James Terry In October, 2010, 48 year-old Channelview, Texas resident James Terry was beaten to death inside the camper he lived in on a private piece of land. James was well-liked, and was a hard worker, but could sometimes clash with some people, especially if he was drinking. But no one could imagine who would want him death, and the case went cold. But James's family has someone they strongly suspect and after a decade, there may finally be movement in the case. James's daughter Leona discusses the case. If you have information about James Terry's murder, please call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS or leave a tip with them online by visiting www.crime-stoppers.org. This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling Please support our sponsors the way that they support The Murder in My Family. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man from Wondery Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients' lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he'll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil. Listen to Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man: http://wondery.fm/DDS3_MurderInFamily This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 91 Rosaura Barbosa Eighteen year-old Rosaura Barbosa had her entire life ahead of her. The kind, and friendly animal lover thought she had found love when she moved into a Tucson, AZ apartment with her twenty year old boyfriend, Joshua Hilaire. Things quickly took a turn for the worse in their relationship, and before long, Rosaura decided to leave her boyfriend. She made plans to move back in with her parents. Sadly, she would never get the chance to. On May 6, 2018 while she was clearing out her belongings from the apartment, Rosaura was attacked and murdered by Hilaire in a shocking act of domestic violence. Fleeing the murder, he went on the run, and Rosaura's worried family found their beloved Rosaura's body after checking on her. Hilaire quickly turned himself in and was arrested, and eventually pleaded guilty to Rosaura's murder, and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The aftermath was understandably a difficult time for Rosaura's family, especially for her mother April. She soon found a way to channel her grief and anger and help others in the process when she started an organization to help victims facing domestic violence. You can learn more about the organization by visiting www.Justice4Rosaura.org April discusses the heartbreaking murder of her daughter in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling and Gainful, the personalized nutrition system. Our sponsors make this show possible, please support them the way that they support The Murder in My Family. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To save $20 off of your personalized Gainful supplements, visit Gainful.com/murder To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 90 Deborah Lynn Jacobson In October, 1989, California resident Deborah Lynn Jacobson, or Debbie as she was known to family and friends, had a lot going for her. The 24 year-old mother of two was enjoying her life as a mom, and had just embarked on a new career in the medical field. Following a divorce, she had started a relationship, and moved in together with John Christopher Smith. On the surface, the new relationship seemed to be going well, but behind the scenes, the relationship was in trouble, and Debbie was planning to leave. She never got that chance. On October 29, 1989 just a week after she went missing, her body was found floating in the SF Bay. She had been shot and her remains tied to a car transmission and thrown off the San Mateo Bridge. Police quickly zeroed in on Debbie's boyfriend John who was arrested, but it turned out, John had help covering up the murder. Debbie's sister Miles discusses this heartbreaking case with us and talks about California House Bill 643, a law created with the help of Debbie's sister Sonia, to help educate young people on healthy dating habits, and how to spot warning signs of impending intimate partner violence. To learn about House Bill 643, visit this link: https://a11.asmdc.org/sites/a11.asmdc.org/files/pdf/2.14.17%20Domestic%20Violence%20Bill%20%28AB%20643%29%20Introduction.pdf This episode is sponsored by, Better Help Online Counseling, and Wondery's Dr. Death Our sponsors make this show possible, please support them the way that they support The Murder in My Family. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To listen to Wondery's Dr. Death, visit this link: https://wondery.com/shows/dr-death/ To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 89 Juan Leon Laureles In May, 1996, 30 year-old Juan Leon Laureles did not show up for the Midnight shift at the Kroger's market he worked at, and was quickly was found dead in Brown County, TX. Leon, as his friends and family called him, was shot in the head execution style. Feet away, his car had been set on fire. Everyone that knew Leon was shocked and saddened, unable to think of anyone who would want the loving, and kind family man dead. Leon, a gay man, had felt the need to keep his sexuality to himself in the Conservative area of West Texas where he lived, and theories about his murder range from him being murdered because he was gay, to being killed to silence him from talking about something he knew or had witnessed. 25 years later, his case remains unsolved. In this episode, Leon's Niece and close friend, Arlene, discusses how painful and frustrating the last 25 years have been without Leon, and without answers. If you have any information Leon's case, please call the Brown County Sheriff's Office at (325) 646-5510 or go to http://www.heartoftexascrimestoppers.org/ to submit an anonymous tip To learn more about Leon's case, visit the Facebook group run by his niece, Arlene at: https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Leon-Laureles-225496714299661 This episode is sponsored by Vodacast immersive podcasting, Better Help Online Counseling, Every Plate Meal Kits, and Gainful, the personalized nutrition system. Our sponsors make this show possible, please support them the way that they support The Murder in My Family. To experience podcasts like never before, visit Vodacast: https://vodacastfeed.azurewebsites.net/api/54740058/The%20Murder%20In%20My%20Family/Juan%20Leon%20Laureles To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To Try EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes go to EveryPlate.com and entering code family199 To save $20 off of your personalized Gainful supplements, visit Gainful.com/murder To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing: Killer Psyche from Wondery When a shocking crime occurs, people ask "WHY?" Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On KILLER PSYCHE, retired FBI criminal profiler Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she worked on first-hand. Candice has been called the FBI's "real-life Clarice Starling," and she will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Dr. Death to El Chapo. Listen to Killer Psyche: wondery.fm/KP_MurderInMyFamily This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 88 Anthony Iniguez 20 year-old father of two, Anthony Iniguez was shot and killed as he rode his bike home in his Harbor City neighborhood in the early morning hours of June 17, 2017. Harbor City, a community within Los Angeles has had a serious gang problem for years, and sadly, it appears that Anthony, who had hoped for a career in the military, became a victim of that gang violence. There are no witnesses, or at least, no one is talking, and Anthony's heartbroken family is desperate for answers. Anthony's cousin, Shannon is the guest in this episode, and discusses this tragic, and senseless murder. If you have information about Anthony's case, you can remain anonymous and give any information you may have by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 This episode is sponsored by Vodacast immersive podcasting, Better Help Online Counseling, and Gainful, the personalized nutrition system. Our sponsors make this show possible, please support them the way that they support The Murder in My Family. To experience podcasts like never before, visit Vodacast: https://vodacastfeed.azurewebsites.net/api/51369854/The%20Murder%20In%20My%20Family/Anthony%20Iniguez To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To save $20 off of your personalized Gainful supplements, visit Gainful.com/murder To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 87 Kymberlee Larsen In early 2018, 22 year-old Kymberlee Larsen seemed to have a lot going for her. She had recently given birth to her son, Donovan, and she was living in Meridian, Idaho with Donovan's father, Evan Bashir. Things were looking good for the young family, but in March of 2018, Evan abused Kym for the first time, and she was not going to let there be a second time. She fled their home, and took her young son to stay at her sister Chelsea's home in Nampa. But only days later, Evan showed up at the home and the unthinkable happened. Evan forced his way in and attacked Kym, her sister Chelsea, and their mom Julianna with a machete while 3 young children nearby. It was like something out of a horror movie and when the carnage was finally over, Kym was dead, and her mother and sister were seriously wounded. Evan Bashir was dead as well after being shot by police responding to the scene. In the aftermath, Kym's family was left to wonder why this all happened, and they asked themselves if they could have done anything to prevent this terrible act of domestic violence. In this episode. Chelsea and Julianna discuss the tragic events of that day, and their efforts to fight for the lives of everyone in the home that day. They also discuss their newest efforts to prevent domestic violence and help others escape Kym's fate. If you or someone you know is in danger due to domestic violence you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233). You can also call RAINN (the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)'s National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673). A message from Kym's Sister, Chelsea: Hello there! I apologize for the delay in getting this information to you! Hopefully I'm not too late! A little recap about our cause: We are a network of Family Oriented Resources for the Young, Old & Under-served. We help connect people to the community resources best suited to meet their specific needs. We work with resource providers through other organizations, businesses, and individuals who offer programs and services aligned with our mission to reduce violence, heal trauma and support people through major life transitions. KYMfest is a family festival that brings these resources to the people along with local businesses, influential speakers, kids activities and performing artists for a day of learning, connection and fun. #KindYourMind is our motto. An adaptation of Kym's name, "Kind Your Mind" reminds people to adopt kindness over violence, and have compassion and grace for everyone's healing process including your own. We promote a shift away from the judgement, blame and shame that often hinders people in seeking help and instead bringing mindfulness and love into the forefront of our way of being. After the murder of Kym, we realized the truth behind the saying, "hurt people hurt people" and decided to do what we can to break the stigmas around mental and emotional health. Evan felt hopeless, defeated and downright worthless to himself and others. He had a long history of being an outcast of his family, suffering childhood traumas, struggling with mental illness and addiction through his adult life, and his severe lack of ability to keep a job or make major life accomplishments. The stress of his new role as father to Kym's son was overwhelming. Without a network of support and community care behind him, and with the weight of his lifestyle and negative behaviors catching up to him, the stress finally broke him. He got violent, she got out. He decided he couldn't live without her. He took her out with him in a tragic suicide mission. The aftermath of this unexpected turn of events left our family reeling and overwhelmed. But one thing I knew was that people are being pushed every day to this breaking point due to a high amount of compounded stress and very little outlets. We hope to be an outlet and an avenue to a better life. Healing is not a one-size-fits-all process. For You Network aims to meet people where they are in their journey and bridge the gap between how they can access what resources are out there. We are here to help. We are here for you! Although we are Idaho-based right now, I hope to be able to expand this model of community care to the broader nation and world so that everyone might gain the access and awareness to what's available to support them through major life transitions. Here are the best ways to get involved in our nonprofit organization, For You Network, Inc. and our annual outreach event, KYMfest (aka the KindYourMind Festival) and our #KindYourMind Movement Links of importance: Our organization's website is coming this summer! see our basic landing page here-- www.ForYouNetwork.org www.KYMfest.com shares details about the upcoming in-person (socially distanced/drive-thru) festival on August 8th ways to donate: through paypal--- paypal.me/kindyourmind OR https://paypal.me/kindyourmind?locale.x=en_US Or by direct deposit into our For You

Episode 86 Matthew Calkins Matthew Calkins, a 35 year-old deaf man, was found murdered and dismembered in a basement in Kansas City after police and firefighters were called to the home. Matthew's brutal murder shocked the community, and left his family heartbroken. It turns out, that Matthew's murder may be connected to another death as well, and an accused killer has yet to go to trial. Matthew's mom, Diane discusses her son's tragic death, and the toll it's take on her family. This episode is sponsored by Vodacast immersive podcasting, Better Help Online Counseling, and Every Plate Meal Kits. Our sponsors make this show possible, please support them the way that they support The Murder in My Family. To experience podcasts like never before, visit Vodacast: https://vodacastfeed.azurewebsites.net/api/47498266/The%20Murder%20In%20My%20Family/Matthew%20Calkins To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To Try EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes go to EveryPlate.com and entering code family199 To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 85 Gary and Cheryl Young In January, 2004, a well-liked and popular Kentucky couple, Gary and Cheryl Young, vanished along with their car. Friends and family knew that it was out of character, and alerted police. In short order, they found the Young's missing car, and honed in on an unlikely suspect in their disappearance. Before long, the remains of the Youngs were recovered and arrests were made. All of these years later, Gary and Cheryl are badly missed by those that knew them. In this episode, their niece Lisa discusses the case. This episode is sponsored by Vodacast and Better Help Online Counseling. To experience podcasts like never before, visit Vodacast: https://vodacastfeed.azurewebsites.net/api/45789739/The%20Murder%20In%20My%20Family/Gary%20and%20Cheryl%20Young To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 84 Brittany Phillips Eighteen year old Brittany Phillips was a bubbly and bright college student with a bright future, but in late September, 2004, her life came to a violent and tragic end when she was raped and murdered in her Tulsa apartment. The news was devastating for Brittany's family, and it would be years of ups and downs in the case before it looked like the case might be close to being solved. Police had DNA to work with, and it eventually led to a suspect. Unfortunately, things were not as cut and dry as they appeared, and that suspect had an acceptable alibi according to police. The news was a letdown for Brittany's mom Dr. Maggie Zingman, but that has not stopped her from being a champion and advocate for her only daughter. In this episode, she discusses the long, winding path she has been on following Brittany's murder. She also talks about her advocacy for other people going thru similar situations. If you have information about Brittany Phillips' murder, call Crime Stoppers at (918) 596- COPS. To learn more about Brittany's case. visit the website that her mom Dr. Maggie Zingman runs at: http://www.brittanyphillipsmurder.net/p/murder.html You can also visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mom.missing.brittany This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 83 Melissa Nease On February 28th, 2021, Twenty-Nine year-old Mother of three, Melissa Nease, was found dead from a gunshot inside her Ocklawaha, Florida home. Just 2 days earlier, her boyfriend and kids had gone to Tennessee to watch the snow fall. Melissa had recently started a job, and had to work so she could not go on the trip. It was a decision that proved to be deadly. Intruders entered her home on quiet and remote, Guava Pass Drive and perhaps were surprised that she was home. There may have been an altercation. Whatever the case, the killer or killers fled the home leaving Melissa to die alone. The main clue that investigators have to work with is surveillance video from an external camera. That camera captured at least one man fleeing the scene- tripping over a piece of patio furniture as he runs. Someone may recognize him. Police have identified two possible suspects, but no arrests have been made. Melissa's family is desperate for answers. Her sister Amy discusses the case in this episode and shares her fears that the case could go cold. If you have any information about the murder of Melissa Nease, please call Marion County Sheriff Detective Daniel Pinder at 352-368-3508. If you want to remain anonymous but you think you have helpful information, you can call Marion County Crime Stoppers at 352-268-7867 and make sure to reference "21-20" in your call. Melissa's Sister Amy welcomes contact as well if you have any information. You can reach her via Facebook at- https://www.facebook.com/amy.harris.1441 You also may be interested in the Justice for Melissa Nease Facebook group at- https://www.facebook.com/groups/melissanease This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling and Every Plate Meal Delivery. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family You can try Every Plate yourself for just $1.99 per meal plus get an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code family199 To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 82 Norma Mae Martinez-Cooper 40 year-old Mother of 3, Norma Mae Martinez-Cooper vanished from a seedy part of Longview, Texas on April 19th, 2006. Her body was found the next day not far from where Norma had last been seen. She had been beaten to death, and there was evidence Norma was bound, sexually assaulted, and tossed from a moving vehicle. Norma's sister, Linda, traveled from Arkansas to Texas in an effort to find out what happened to her sister, and who was responsible. 15 years later, the case remains unsolved. Linda discusses in this episode some of the hurdles she's faced in trying to get justice for Norma, If you have any information about her death please call the Longview Police Department at (903) 237-1199. You can call Gregg County CrimeStopper's anonymous 24 hour tip hotline at 903-236-7867. To learn more about Norma's case, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/normamae.maetinez This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 81 Loretta Benaderet Years of family dysfunction, and mental illness culminated on September 4th, 2014 when 76 year-old Loretta Benaderet was gunned down by her own son in Casper, Wyoming. The murder-suicide carried out by Loretta's son David was shocking, but not totally unimaginable. Loretta's daughter Kim experienced years or torture and abuse at the hands of her brother, and despite many warning signs, this final violent act wasn't able to be stopped. Kim discusses the tragic events surrounding her mother's murder, and recounts the horrible things she survived growing up next to David and Loretta. Warning: This episode deals extensively with animal cruelty, mental illness, and suicide. To learn more about preventing animal cruelty, visit: HumaneSociety.org Suicide Prevention: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Learn more 800-273-8255 NAMI: Natl alliance of mental illness https://www.nami.org/Home This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing: Zodiac Speaking Zodiac Speaking is a new True Crime Podcast from AbJack Entertainment that explores in depth, the mystery of the Zodiac Killer case. In every episode, Zodiac case experts Mike Morford and Richard Grinell explore various aspects of one of America's most infamous unsolved mysteries. New episodes air every other Saturday beginning on March 13, 2021. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode. Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Zodiac-Speaking-Podcast-105911481547105 or on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/PodcastZodiac Visit Mike Morford's Zodiac site at: http://zodiackillersite.com/ And Richard Grinell's Zodiac site at: https://www.zodiacciphers.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 80 Bryan Lewis 21 Year-Old Bryan Lewis was gunned down in his Louisville, KY home during the early morning hours of October 20th, 2012, while his Mother, Rhonda slept only feet away in the next room. Jolted awake by the shots, Rhonda called 911 and raced out into her living room only to find both Bryan, and his beloved dog in a pool of blood. Rhonda knew that Bryan was dead, and later his Pit Bull had to be euthanized. Almost a decade later, Rhonda wonders who came into her home and murdered Bryan in cold blood, and why. She discusses Bryan's life & brutal death in this episode, and her efforts to seek justice for him. If you have any information about the circumstances surrounding the murder of Bryan Lewis, you're encouraged to call and report anonymously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the Louisville Metro Police Department tipline at 1-502-574-5673. You can also report an anonymous tip online to the Louisville Metro Police Department by visiting- bit.ly/LMPDtipline Bryan's family is offering a $10,000 reward in his case. This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 79 Kevin Anthony Sanders 15 Year-Old Kevin Anthony Sanders was murdered in the Chicago suburb of Cicero, Illinois on November 22, 2010. Kevin's life ended in a hail of bullets as he was taking the trash out, and he died just feet from his home. In an area that is overwhelmed with shootings and gang violence, Kevin's case remains unsolved. Police have few clues to work with but his family isn't giving up hope that the person or persons who took Kevin from them will be identified. Kevin's Mom Rosa discusses Kevin's case in this episode. If you have information about the murder of Kevin Anthony Sanders, please call the Cicero PD at 708-652-2130 or call Cook County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-535-7867. You can also go online by visiting www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org To learn more about Kevin's case, visit the following Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Kevin-Anthony-Sanders-498910683525373 or https://www.facebook.com/In-loving-memory-of-Kevin-Anthony-Sanders-133900283330124/?ref=page_internal Check out the good work parents in Chicago are doing to end violence in their community at: https://www.parentsforpeaceandjustice.org/ This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling and Every Plate meal delivery service. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To try Every Plate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes, visit EveryPlate.com and enter promo code Family199 at checkout To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing; Missing We want to introduce you to a true crime show with a mission to highlight the missing. It's from Tim and Lance - the hosts of Crawlspace. Please subscribe to Missing! Included clips are from recent series on Missing Erica Franolich, Phoenix Coldon and Archer Ray Johnson. And Josh Hallmark of True Crime Bullsh*t is there too. Subscribe now! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/missing-csm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm Follow Missing on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM YT: youtube.com/missingcsm IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM Crawlspace Media: http://crawlspace-media.com/shows#/missing/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 78 Lori Lynn Sixty year-old Mother and Grandmother, Loraine "Lori" Lynn went missing on August 1st, 2017 after driving to her Mom Wanda's home in Liberty Twp, Ohio to pick her up and run an errand. When Lori arrived and found that Wanda was out, she left. What happened after that remains a mystery. What is known is that the following day, Lori's family frantically searched Wanda's 40 acre farm, and found Lori's 2017 Nissan Pathfinder abandoned behind a barn. Further searching led to a tractor partially submerged in a pond. Tragically, Lori was found dead in the tractor. Investigators in a matter of hours close the case deeming it an accident. It wasn't until later when Lori's family viewed surveillance video of Wanda's property that important clues would be revealed, and the case would be changed to a homicide. There is a $20,000 reward for information that helps secure a conviction, and you can leave an anonymous tip with the Liberty Police Department by calling (330) 539-9830. There is also a website dedicated to Lori's life and case, whokilledlorilynn.com. This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 77 Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen In August, 2004 an engaged couple, 22 year-old Lindsay Cutshall, and 26 year-old Jason Allen, were sight seeing in Northern CA when they found themselves in the small town of Jenner. Unable to get a hotel room for the night, they decided to camp out on an isolated stretch of Beach known as Fish Head Beach. Despite the secluded cliff-lined area, they were not alone. They were stalked by a killer who crept down and shot them as they slept. It would take 13 years before the truth was finally revealed about their cold-blooded murders and their killer was unmasked. Lindsay's mother Kathy discusses the case. This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing: The Apology Line from Wondery If you could call a number and say you're sorry, and no one would know…what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that. This is the story of the line, and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as "Mr. Apology." As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting to infidelity, drug dealing to murder, Mr. Apology realized he couldn't just listen. He had to do something, even if it meant risking everything. From Wondery the makers of Dr. Death and The Shrink Next Door, comes a story about empathy, deception and obsession. Marissa Bridge, who knew Mr. Apology better than anyone, hosts this six episode series. Listen today at: http://wondery.fm/Murderinmyfamily This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing; DNA: ID We all hear stories almost daily now about cold cases being solved by investigative genetic genealogy. This new crime-solving tool answers the "who" question about these often decades-old crimes.... but what about the why? This podcast will look at crimes solved by genetic genealogy, and examine the connection - if any - between the victim and the killer, and why the crime occurred. Each case is unique, and has its own story behind the headline. Join us for DNA: ID. New episodes will come out every other week on Mondays. This preview of episode 1 explores the 1972 rape and murder of 20 year-old Jody Loomis in Snohomish County, Washington. It took nearly five decades for law enforcement, armed with the latest genetic genealogy tools, to catch Jody's killer. Finding him was just the beginning of the story. Follow DNA: ID on Social Media on Twitter at- https://twitter.com/DNAIDPodcast on Facebook at- https://www.facebook.com/DNA-ID-True-Crime-Podcast-103667495017418 on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dnaidpodcast/ Podcast home page- https://www.spreaker.com/show/dna-id This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 76 Gregory Stewart 31 Year-Old Gregory Hakeem Stewart Sr. 'AKA' 'Lil Georgia' was a rising star in the St Louis area hip hop scene as both a performer and producer, but sadly the father of 5 was shot down in an act of gun violence in May, 2020. Gregory's murder left his children fatherless, and his parents desperate for answers. Gregory's mother Latatia discusses the challenges of trying to get justice for her son in an area where not many people are willing to talk. If you have information about Gregory's murder, please provide an anonymous tip by calling Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). There are rewards in this case of up to $7500. To learn more about Gregory's case, or his family's efforts to get justice for him, visit his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Gregory-Stewart-101652881760689 This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 75 John White & Keitha Morris 21 year-old college student John White, and his girlfriend of about a month, aspiring actress 19 year-old Keitha Morris, were attacked as they picnicked together in a secluded area along Bull Creek near Austin, Texas. John was murdered where they were attacked. Keitha was abducted and found murdered nearly 60 miles away. Police quickly arrested a suspect, and justice seemed to come rather quickly. Years later, a technicality would allow the young couple's killer to walk free. John's Niece Wendy, who was only 6 years old at the time of the murders, vividly remembers her father getting the heartbreaking phone call that his younger Brother was dead. Wendy discusses her uncle's case in this episode, as well as the frustration following the killer's release from prison. This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Wondery Presents: Death of a Starlet Nineteen eighty was going to be Dorothy Stratten's year. Playboy's Hugh Hefner thought it might even be her decade. She was just 20 years old, the girl next door with the shy smile and whispery voice who didn't know her own beauty. But who was Dorothy really? And how did her rise to fame ultimately lead to her death? This is a six-part series about love, sex and murder in 1970s Hollywood when glitter pants and roller skates were all the rage, and the Playboy mansion hosted the biggest party in town. Listen today at: http://wondery.fm/Starlet_MurderinMy This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 74 Sabrina Jean Cain Eighteen year-old Sabrina Jean Cain vanished from Belleville, IL in February, 1974. It wasn't until April of that year that Sabrina's body was located in a pond by two men who were out target shooting. Police recovered her body, and found evidence that Sabrina was the victim of a brutal, execution-style murder. She had been shot multiple times, and her body tied to a concrete block. But it didn't take police long to find a promising suspect, and it turned out it was one of their own. He also happened to be Sabrina's own stepfather. Sabrina's younger sister, Kimberly, was robbed of a life with her older sister, and she is the guest in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 73 Clare Stone The February, 1922 abduction and murder of 8 year old Clare Stone shocked her Baltimore, MD community. Despite clues, and possible eye witnesses, the killer of the little girl was never apprehended, and her case remains unsolved nearly a century later. Clare's great Niece, Noel discusses the senseless crime, and the challenges she has faced trying to research such an old case. This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Wondery Presents: Do No Harm Wondery (Dr. Death, Dirty John, The Shrink Next Door) and NBC News (Dateline, The Thing About Pam, Motive for Murder) present Do No Harm. The Bright family was thrust into a medical and legal system so committed to protecting vulnerable children from abuse, it failed to protect innocent parents. From the hospital room to the courtroom, we walk in the footsteps of the Bright family as they battle to keep their children and fight against a system determined to tear them apart. Listen today at: wondery.fm/DoNoHarm_MurderFam This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 72 Kyle Byrtus Kyle Byrtus, was a gifted athlete with a promising future. But like too many people, he lost his way and got mixed up in drug and battled addiction. His addiction derailed his plans, and caused a hurdle in his relationships with his family. His Mom, Lynne, feared that one day she would get a call that her son was dead, and that he had overdosed. Sadly, in August 2013, Lynne got the call she worried about- her 25 year-old son Kyle was dead. But he hadn't overdosed, he was the victim of a homicide. Kyle was shot and discarded in a south Western Florida field. There was little in the way of evidence or clues in his case due to heavy rain, and decomposition. Despite Kyle's case being cold, 7 years later, his Mom Lynne is still searching for answers. If you have information about Kyle's case, please call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000. To remain anonymous and be eligible for an enhanced reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) To learn more about Kyle's case, visit his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Kyle-Byrtus-1040059646082786 To contribute to Kyle's GoFundMe page, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kylebyrtus This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing: Dr. Death Season 2 If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer you want them to get the best treatment from the best doctors. In 2013, patients in Michigan thought Farid Fata was that doctor. Between his prestigious education, years of experience and pleasant bedside manner, Fata was everything you could want in a doctor. But he was not who he appeared to be. From Wondery, this is the story of hundreds of patients in Michigan, a doctor, and a poisonous secret. Laura Beil, returns with a second season of the award-winning series "Dr Death." Listen today at wondery.fm/DrDeathS2_MurFamily This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 71 Melissa Sue Mims Platt In October, 2008 police in North Carolina were called to do a welfare check on 31 year-old mother of 2, Melissa Sue Mims Platt. After not hearing from Melissa in quite a while, her mother Marian felt something was wrong. Police found Melissa, in the home she shared with her boyfriend, lying on her bed covered in her own urine and excrement. She had been severely beaten and was barely alive. Melissa was airlifted to the hospital, and police began to question Melissa's boyfriend. He claimed that Melissa had fallen in the tub. The issue was, doctors stated that a severe beating, and not a fall had caused Melissa's injuries; and even worse, she had suffered the injuries several days earlier. In the hospital, Melissa in a brief moment of consciousness, detailed that she was attacked. Sadly, Melissa slipped back into unconsciousness, and despite the best efforts of hospital staff, she died 2 months later in December. As if losing Melissa wasn't bad enough, her family also had to come to grips that Melissa's boyfriend wouldn't face charges in relation to Melissa's death. Doctor's noted long term injuries, suffered over time by Melissa- evidence that clearly points to domestic violence. Eight years later, Melissa's family is struggling to deal with the fact that the person who likely is responsible for Melissa's death remains free. Melissa's sister, Michelle is the guest in this episode. To learn more about Melissa's case, please visit the Facebook page about her at: https://www.facebook.com/justiceformelissaplatt/ October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you, or someone you care about needs help escaping a situation related to domestic violence, THERE IS HELP, please visit: TheHotline.Org or call 800-799-SAFE This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 70 Thomas Hegar Fifty Year-Old Thomas Hegar was a hard working, and well-liked family man. For the last few years of his life, like many Americans, he battled addiction issues that he was trying to overcome. Sadly, before he was able to, he crossed paths with a mentally ill man who shot Thomas, and his friend Dustin to death in Oregon in March, 2017. The loss of Thomas has been tough on his family, and they are waiting for mental competency rulings in the case against his accused killer. That is standing in the way of Thomas's family trying to move forward. Thomas's sister, Cindy discusses Thomas's tragic death, and his family's road to justice. This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. Save 10% off of your first month of counseling by visiting: Betterhelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss, please visit: Themurderinmyfamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing Unjust and Unsolved from the Obsessed Network This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Wondery presents Click Bait with Bachelor Nation Everyone loves a good bit of gossip. Go inside the juiciest stories on Click Bait with Bachelor Nation. Hosts Tayshia Adams, Hannah Ann Sluss and Joe Amabile, know what it's like to live in the spotlight. They've seen that fame can mean being praised, adored, and sabotaged. Sometimes all in the same day! On Click Bait, they share what they've learned from their wild days at Bachelor Mansion to bring you a new kind of celebrity news podcast. Each week, they break down the biggest stories in pop culture -- dissecting every outrageous headline, debunking every celebrity rumor, and sorting through what's truly Click Bait and what's real. And with these three, the arguments about hollywood scandals will be as dramatic as the headlines themselves. Subscribe today: http://wondery.fm/ClickBait_MIMF This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Wondery Presents Even the Rich: The Kennedy's On July 19th, 1969, Senator Edward Kennedy, scion of the greatest political dynasty in modern America, drove his Oldsmobile into a pond. He escaped. But his passenger, a woman named Mary Jo Kopechne, drowned. In the days that followed, he leveraged the Kennedy political machine to shield himself from scrutiny and safeguard his presidential aspirations. As the investigation progressed, his story about the events leading up to the crash started to fall apart. Soon he faced accusations that not even the Kennedys could overcome. This season of Even the Rich tells the story of Chappaquiddick, listen now at wondery.fm/murderinmyfamily_ETR This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 69 Briuna La'fey Harps In May, 2019, Nineteen year-old Briuna La'fey Harps was wrapping up her first year of college at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX when she decided to visit her cousin in Fort Worth, TX. It was there that Briuna's short life ended when she was shot in the head after being caught in the crossfire of two gangs. Briuna's dream was to become a doctor and help others. Instead, her family was left to cope with Briuna's senseless murder, and as of now, her killer remains free. Briuna's father, Timonthy discusses his daughter's tragic death, and amazing life. If you have information about Briuna's murder, please call the Fort Worth, TX police department homicide division at 817-392-4330 Briuna's father Timonthy is also offering a reward of $10,000 and accepting tips. He can be reached via email at: [email protected] or by phone at: 770-841-1420 To learn more about Briuna's case, be sure to visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Remembering-Briuna-LaFey-Harps-1000000-Reward-113127163687644 This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. Save 10% off of your first month of counseling by visiting: Betterhelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss, please visit: Themurderinmyfamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 68 Case Updates In this episode we are bringing you updates on 3 cases previously covered on The Murder In My Family- Christine Gallegos (Episode 12) Rachael Runyan (episode 9) Cheri Domingo & Greg Sanchez (episode 5) We talk with Utah Private Investigator Jason Jensen who is working on both Christine's and Rachael's cases, and he shares what new clues might help solve both cases. We also talk to Debbi Domingo, who's mom Cheri was murdered by the Golden State Killer alongside Cheri's Boyfriend, Greg Sanchez. Debbi tells us what it was like to finally get justice and face her mom's killer in court. Debbi along with all of the other victims of the Golden State Killer finally received justice after decades of waiting; something that the families of Christine Gallegos and Rachael Runyan hope is in their future. If you have information about the murders of Christine Gallegos or Rachael Runyan, please call Private Investigator Jason Jensen at 801-759-2248 or visit Christine's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineGallegosConnections/ or Rachael's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Rachael-Runyan-950052995036162/ To support this podcast via a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or to learn more about the cases we discuss please visit: http://themurderinmyfamily.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 67 Leland Allen Thirty-Six Year old Leland Allen, was a well known, and well liked husband and father in the small town of Cooper, TX. In February, 1980, Leland, a truck driver, was gunned down in a spray of bullets in Dallas, TX, 80 miles from Leland's hometown. News of Leland's violent murder shocked his community, and initially, the crime seemed random, and motiveless. But soon, multiple theories would come to light. 40 years later, Leland's murder remains unsolved, and his family is left to wonder if they will ever get justice. Leland's Daughter Christy discusses her father's frustrating case, If you have information about Leland's murder, please contact the Dallas, TX cold case squad at 877-373-TIPS This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online counseling. To save 10% on your first moth of Better Help, visit: BetterHelp.com/Family This episode is also sponsored by Best Fiends: https://bestfiends.com/ To support this podcast with a donation you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or via Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or to learn more about the show, please visit: http://themurderinmyfamily.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 66 Linda Surginer Preston In October, 2012, Linda Surginer Preston, a 47 year-old mother & grandmother, was brutally murdered insider her Weatherford,TX home. She was stabbed repeatedly and her throat slashed. Her Daughter Kristi, who was ready to give birth to her son in the hospital desperately called Linda but got no reply and knew something was wrong. Linda's Husband discovered her body in their living room and called police. At around the same time, a man was confessing to the murder and was quickly arrested. It turned out he was the son of Linda's landlords, and he had a lengthy criminal record for burglary, home invasion, and assault. Despite the quick arrest, and subsequent life sentence he was given, that can't bring Linda back, and her family misses her every day. This episode is being released on the weekend of what would have been Linda's 55th birthday. Her Daughter Kristi discusses her mother's tragic death with us, and the aftermath. The sponsor for this episode is Better Help Online counseling. Go to BetterHelp.Com/Family to save 10% on your first month of counseling. To support this podcast via a donation, please visit either Patreon.com/TheMurderinMyFamily or Paypal.me/TheMurderInMyFamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss, please visit TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 65 Andreu Batten By all accounts, 36 year-old Andreu Batten was a friendly, out going Father of 4. In his hometown of St Augustine, FL Andreu was known as a Gentle Giant. But on June 2, 2012 his life came to a violent and mysterious end. Andreu had traveled to South Carolina with his father to their hunting cabin. Tired from a day of hard work, Andreu's father went to bed. Andreu however couldn't sleep and went out for a short walk. Three hours later, and ten miles away, a driver discovered a dead body in the middle of the road. The body turned out to be Andreu's. Despite head trauma, police could not find any sign of a traffic accident, or evidence of a hit and run, leading to the possibility that Andreu was dumped where his body was found. 12 years later, Andreu's case remains unsolved, and many questions are unanswered, including; how did Andreu's wind up dead 10 miles from where he was last seen? Andreu's Mother, Betty discusses her son's life and tragic death, and the frustration surrounding the case. If you have information about Andreu's Death, please call the South Carolina Highway Patrol at (803)896-9621 or call (888)CRIMESTOPPERS To learn more about the case, visit the Justice for Andreu M. Batten Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Andreu-MBatten-114137000309642/ This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/Family to save 10% on your first month of Better Help Online Counseling This episode is also sponsored by Best Fiends: https://bestfiends.com/ To support this podcast with a Patreon donation, visit: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily To support this podcast with a Paypal donation, visit: https://www.paypal.me/themurderinmyfamily To contact this podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss, please visit: https://themurderinmyfamily.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

In the roaring 1980s X world, Traci Lords reigned supreme. No one questioned her right to sovereignty. Only, it turned out, the biggest star in Adult, wasn't one. As America would discover in July 1986, when the FBI busted down her door. Traci Lords was really Nora Kuzma, who entered the industry as a 15-year-old high school sophomore. Traci, the victim, was saved. And the industry, the villain, was very nearly destroyed. But what if the victim here was also the villain; the villain, also the victim? Welcome to Once Upon a Time… in the Valley is the world's first real-life psychological thriller and porno-noir mystery. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Episode 64 Wayne Ruder 56 year-old Wayne Ruder was gunned down in his Baltimore, MD jewelry store in 2009. Wayne's nephew Michael Ruder, who happened to be his best friend, and co-worker found Wayne dead in a pool of blood. The scene shocked Michael to his core, forever altering his life. It took years for the killer to be arrested and convicted of Wayne's murder, and Michael struggled along the way to see justice. Michael discusses his Uncle Wayne's case, and how his death has affected him all these years later. This week's sponsor is Better Help. Save 10% on your first month of Better Help counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/family To support this podcast via a donation you can do so via Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or Paypal at Paypal.me/themurderinmyfamily To learn more about this podcast visit: Themurderinmyfamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Wondery presents GURU: The Dark Side of Enlightenment When we face challenges in life, we seek answers from people we believe can help us. When tragedy strikes an exclusive retreat with a self-help superstar, many people are left to wonder: how far is too far? James Arthur Ray was an Oprah-endorsed self-help teacher who achieved fame, fortune, and influence. But friends and family members of his followers questioned his unorthodox methods, and tried to stop him. From Wondery, the makers of "Dirty John," "Dr. Death," and "The Shrink Next Door," comes a story about the dark side of enlightenment. Hosted by journalist Matt Stroud. Listen today at wondery.fm/murderinmy_guru This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement