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

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

This is part 2 of my 30-year retrospective, following the original "Who Killed Amy Mihaljevic?" podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Mark Spaetzel, the former Chief of Police in Bay Village. He spoke to Amy's class on the day she disappeared and was later involved in the investigation. If you have any information please contact the Bay Village Police Department using this form: https://www.cityofbayvillage.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3299/Amy-Investigation-Form , then email it to: [email protected] For more info: https://www.cityofbayvillage.gov/425/Amy-Mihaljevic-Case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Nic from the True Crime Garage podcast joins me to discuss the case of Judy Martins. On the night of May 23, 1978, Judy went out with friends for some fun. With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, she had plans to travel with her friends. According to police, Judy left her friends' dormitory at Kent State University to walk a short distance back to her own dorm. That would be the last time she was seen. Since she lived alone, she wasn't reported missing for more than a day. The investigation into her disappearance never gained traction and eventually went cold. Sadly, Judy's parents have since passed away, and the case remains unsolved to this day. However, her brother and sister are determined to see the case resolved and believe it is still possible. SOURCES: https://www.cleveland19.com/story/38274764/kent-state-student-still-missing-after-40-years-family-seeks-answers/ https://charleyproject.org/case/judy-martins https://truecrimegarage.com https://www.beaconjournal.com/article/20180603/NEWS/306039782 https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/03/07/seeking-justice-kent-state-student-still-missing-after-nearly-47-years/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COLD CASE: Investigators have announced that they have solved the 1976 murder of a 15-year-old girl and her unborn baby in western Pennsylvania, thanks to a DNA match found in an ancestry database. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Police, along with Carbon County District Attorney Michael Greek, revealed the arrest of 63-year-old Luis Sierra, who has been charged with the homicide of Evelyn Colon that occurred 45 years ago." SOURCES: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2021/04/15/Evelyn-Colon-Luis-Sierra-DNA-cold-case-ancestry/4891618507488/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/03/us/evelyn-colon-beth-doe-found ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_CiF0xvmew⁠⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86600375/⁠⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86600758/⁠⁠ https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-beth-doe-murder-solved-20210401-ngxt4d6xirbzrkzpmbv4mdfe7y-story.html ⁠⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/?spot=1364992⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Center_for_Missing_and_Exploited_Children⁠⁠ https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/poconos-coal/ny-man-63-charged-in-decades-old-homicide/article_1ac00b3a-9256-11eb-8708-07b53fe6d4b5.html⁠⁠ http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-carbon-county-beth-doe-20141129-story.html#page⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who Killed Sarah Pryor? I want to thank a listener for suggesting this story. I have done episodes on the case of Molly Bish and Holly Pirrainen, and the listener suggested I look into the case of Sarah Pryor. Another case connected loosely to the Pryor case is that of 16-year-old Cathy Malcolmson. Cathy was working at the IGA supermarket when she was abducted on her way home from work. The listener, who is from the Massachusetts area where these abductions took place, said there had been some talk that Sarah’s case may also be connected to Molly and Holly’s cases. I decided to look into the Pryor mystery and was surprised by what I found. One of the similarities I began to see was the area's geography and how close these incidents took place to one another. Sarah was taken an hour from where Holly went missing, but all three of these cases occurred just off the Massachusetts Turnpike. It may be a stretch to think these cases could be connected, but it doesn’t mean the idea should be discounted. Some books and documentaries talk about how the construction of the interstate enabled a new type of killer. Sources: ⁠Bella English⁠ ⁠Boston Globe⁠ ⁠Southcoasttoday.com⁠ ⁠Eileen Prose- YouTube⁠ ⁠Metro West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we will dive into the Kirtland Cult Killings that took place in Kirtland, Ohio. This small town, situated in Lake County and only a 25-minute drive east of Cleveland, became a national headline in January 1990. After moving to Kirtland, Lundgren established himself as a lay minister for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dale Luffman, the president of the northeast Ohio chapter of the Reorganized Church, confirmed that Lundgren served at the church temple in Kirtland from 1985 to 1987. During this period, he took charge of guiding tours of the church's 153-year-old temple for the public after relocating from Kansas City, Missouri. The victims were the Dennis Avery family: Dennis, Cheryl, and their three daughters—Trina (15), Rebecca (13), and Karen (7). They had moved from Missouri to join Lundgren’s group around 1987. On April 17, 1989, Lundgren invited the Averys to his farm in Kirtland for a “last supper”-type gathering. One by one, they were taken to a barn behind the house, where they were bound, gagged with duct tape, and shot to death. Reports indicate that a chainsaw was used to muffle the sound of the gunshots. SOURCES: https://www.news-herald.com/2014/12/30/kirtland-cult-killings-looking-back-at-lake-countys-worst-mass-murder-25-years-later/ https://web.archive.org/web/20080828040940/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/24/ap/national/mainD8KV5DV80.shtml https://www.news-herald.com/2014/12/30/kirtland-cult-killings-time-has-healed-the-city-of-faith-and-beauty/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna14500204 https://web.archive.org/web/20061019025800/http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/10/18/bc.na.gen.us.cultleader.ap/index.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kirtland-cult-killings_n_7088210 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/cleveland/kirtland-cult-cle/ https://fox8.com/news/true-crime-in-cleveland-kirtland-cult-murders/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZJso4RfdCg http://www2.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=68347 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88389254/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88389475/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88390405/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88391008/ https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/kirtland-ohio?lang=eng&abVersion=V02&abName=GLOB88 caselaw.findlaw.com https://www.news-herald.com/news/ohio/kirtland-cult-killings-timeline-of-events/article_d13876c8-f5bb-5134-8ee3-3f0df58ed99f.html https://youtu.be/OZJso4RfdCg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 15, 1975, Melanie "Suzy" Cooley left Nederland High School where she was a senior. She was last seen hitchhiking in Nederland. A road maintenance worker found her body on May 2, 1975, in Coal Creek Canyon. Cooley was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue jean jacket with an embroidered eagle on the back and tan-colored boots. She had been hit over the head repeatedly with a large rock. Cold Case Investigator 303-271-5195 ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠DONATE TO THE SHOW⁠ Sources: ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/rjyno4/was_ted_bundy_responsible_for_the_murder_of/⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68610651/fort-collins-coloradoan/⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25079275/greeley-daily-tribune/⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92962363/⁠ ⁠https://www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=319⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92966488/⁠ ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/rjyno4/was_ted_bundy_responsible_for_the_murder_of/⁠ ⁠https://web.archive.org/web/20170223172245/https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2004/02/15/student-vanishes-and-questions-mount/ESRJL97tDDJd6MyiqcZvTN/story.html?p1=Article_Related_Box_Article⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93575757/⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93576940/⁠ ⁠https://www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=319⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Di4UcP_gxM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/2 In this special episode of "Who Killed?", I discuss the groundbreaking development in the Yogurt Shop Murders with Nic from True Crime Garage. We delve into the details of this long-unsolved case and the implications of the new evidence. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this significant breakthrough and its impact on the community.case that has haunted Austin, Texas for over three decades. The tragic crime, which occurred in 1991, claimed the lives of four teenage girls and left investigators searching for answers until now. With the recent discovery of DNA evidence linking Robert Eugene Brashers, a serial killer with a disturbing past, to the case, there is finally a measure of closure for the grieving families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/2 In this special episode of "Who Killed?", I discuss the groundbreaking development in the Yogurt Shop Murders with Nic from True Crime Garage. We delve into the details of this long-unsolved case and the implications of the new evidence. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this significant breakthrough and its impact on the community.case that has haunted Austin, Texas for over three decades. The tragic crime, which occurred in 1991, claimed the lives of four teenage girls and left investigators searching for answers until now. With the recent discovery of DNA evidence linking Robert Eugene Brashers, a serial killer with a disturbing past, to the case, there is finally a measure of closure for the grieving families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back. Summer hiatus is officially over. As I retrurned to the mic this week I wanted to get a breakdown of the plea in the Idaho 4 case. Legal expert Matt Mangino joined us and highlighted that Koberger's decision not to elaborate on his motives was not unusual in plea agreements, especially when the defendant is not compelled to provide such information. Listen to the full episode to get a total understanding of this controversial plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 24th, 1994, 24 year old Leah Ulbrich was callously murdered in what would turn out to be one of the most "gruesome" crime scenes in Connecticut history. SOURCES: 1. ⁠https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-leah-ulbrich-cold-case-20191029-hnryyeizx5bipglvtodbjfwy6a-story.html⁠ 2. ⁠https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-leah-ulbrich-father-reflects-cold-case-20191115-qr642q4rove7dohttoagptj7h4-story.html⁠ 3. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76950280/⁠ 4. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/176860647/?terms=Leah%20Ulbrich&match=1⁠ 5. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/176564144/?terms=Leah%20Ulbrich%20Hartford&match=1⁠ 6. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/176851566/?terms=Leah%20Ulbrich%20Hartford&match=1⁠ 7. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/177667263/?terms=Leah%20Ulbrich%20hartford&match=1⁠ 8. ⁠https://www.nydailynews.com/hc-xpm-1995-10-31-9510310268-story.html⁠ 9. ⁠https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72125773/leah-ulbrich⁠ 10. ⁠https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Programs/Programs/Cold-Cases---Open Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Who Killed...?", I am joined by special guests Raul from @CatchLisk and Jesse Pollack as we continue our deep dive into the Long Island serial killer case. The episode features breaking news regarding the identities of two victims, known as Toddler Doe and Jane Doe (referred to as "Peaches" due to a distinctive tattoo). With Raul's extensive knowledge of the case and a commitment to factual reporting, we engaged in a compelling and intense discussion about the developments, current status, and future implications of the investigation. This hour-and-a-half episode promises to be an insightful exploration of one of the most notorious unsolved cases in recent history. Tune in for a thorough examination of the facts and what lies ahead for the victims and their families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we look into the haunting case of eight-year-old Kelly Ann Prosser, who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered nearly 40 years ago. Thanks to advancements in DNA testing, police have finally solved the case, leading to a significant breakthrough in the investigation. We discuss the vital evidence collected from various locations, including Kelly’s school, and hear from a woman who played a crucial role in bringing closure to this tragic story. The episode also highlights the use of genealogy databases like GEDmatch, which have become instrumental in solving cold cases and connecting law enforcement with potential suspects. Join us as we explore the power of modern forensic science and its impact on justice. SOURCES: Thank you to the Akron Beacon Journal's Mary Grace Poidimini for her great work in 1982. ⁠https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/media/Sheriff/Investigations%20Division/Hebert%20Homicide%20Unsolved%20Case.pdf⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/10/13/Another-attempted-abduction-of-a-young-girl/2456403329600/⁠ - ⁠https://www.cleveland19.com/story/9857062/denied-dna-check-on-evidence-keeps-convicted-killer-in-jail/⁠ ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/me5ynw/nearly_41_years_missing_who_took_tiffany_papesh/⁠ - ⁠https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2020/06/26/investigators-solve-1982-murder-columbus-girl-after-nearly-40-years/3267089001/⁠ - ⁠https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=282⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/329381553/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠http://bjretirees.blogspot.com/2004/12/catching-up-with-mary-grace-poidomani.html⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248539⁠ - ⁠https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Investigation-Division/Cold-Case-Unit/Unsolved-Cases⁠ - ⁠https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Investigation-Division/Cold-Case-Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Authorities on Long Island have identified a woman long associated with the Gilgo Beach murders investigation as Tanya Denise Jackson, a U.S. Army veteran who was living in Brooklyn at the time of her death in 1997. Jackson, also known as "Peaches," due to her tattoo, was born in Alabama. Her remains were discovered in June 1997, concealed in a container in a wooded area of Hempstead Lake State Park. DNA analysis conducted during the Gilgo investigation linked her to the remains of a female child found along Ocean Parkway near Cedar Beach in 2011. That child, identified as Tatiana Marie Dykes, has now been confirmed as Jackson's daughter. News 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss his new book Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died and the latest documentary about the Gilgo Four, Gone Girls. One of the primary criticisms is that while "Lost Girls" and "Gone Girls" aim to highlight the stories of the victims, they do not delve deeply enough into their lives. For instance, Shannan Gilbert, who is presented as a central figure, is not explored in a way that reveals her complexities as a person. The documentaries gloss over significant aspects of her life, such as her aspirations to be an actress and singer, her financial struggles, and her experiences with domestic abuse. This lack of detail diminishes the audience's ability to empathize with her and understand the circumstances that led her to sex work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss his new book Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died and the latest documentary about the Gilgo Four, Gone Girls. One of the primary criticisms is that while "Lost Girls" and "Gone Girls" aim to highlight the stories of the victims, they do not delve deeply enough into their lives. For instance, Shannan Gilbert, who is presented as a central figure, is not explored in a way that reveals her complexities as a person. The documentaries gloss over significant aspects of her life, such as her aspirations to be an actress and singer, her financial struggles, and her experiences with domestic abuse. This lack of detail diminishes the audience's ability to empathize with her and understand the circumstances that led her to sex work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fingerprint analysis has long been considered the gold standard in forensic evidence, often viewed as infallible by law enforcement and the judicial system. This episode featuring Matt Mangino, a defense attorney and former prosecutor, reveals significant flaws in this method that can lead to wrongful convictions. We also talk about the Idaho 4 case and Karen Reed. Follow Matt on his BLOG and on his TV appearances with News Nation, Court TV and Law & Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we take a look back at a case from 1990 that remains unsolved to this day. A quadruple murder which has become known as the Las Cruces Bowling Massacre remains unsolved to this day. One of the most infamous unsolved murders in New Mexico is the 1990 Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre. In this incident, 7 people were shot, 4 of which died, by two unknown assailants. The motive of the massacre was robbery; about $5,000 was stolen Las Cruces Sun New reporter Bethany Fruedenthal's article was a major source for this episode. She is an excellent reporter. SOURCES: https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2020/02/03/las-cruces-bowling-alley-massacre-30th-anniversary-nightmare-in-las-cruces/4645475002/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1lH7Hdwy4Y www.readingeagle.com https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/idaho-prosecutors-disclose-internal-investigation-officer-bryan-kohber-rcna77262 https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/university-of-idaho-students-killed/new-court-documents-bradygiglio-violation-kohberger-case/293-bc9fd29f-0284-4b69-a86a-1a706d327963 Bethany Fruedenthal- Las Cruces Sun [email protected], 575-541-5449 or @bethanyfreuden1 on Twitter https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-yogurt-shop-murders-austin-texas-families-investigators-haunted-by-unsolved-case/ Tips can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be provided online at NMCrimeStoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers app, “P3 TIPS.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices