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A Pine for True Crime

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Covering true crime and missing persons cases, with maybe a bit of creepy sprinkled in.
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Never Caught - Cheryl Coker's Killer

46 year old Cheryl Coker went missing for 1.5 years. Her remains were discovered in a rural area about 15 minutes from her home. Over 6 years later, no one has been made to answer for their crime. Cheryl McHenry's Special Attorney General - Tip Submission

Feb 12, 202526 minEp. 46

The Mysterious Murder of Lori Heimer

Lori Heimer had lived in a small, rural Kansas town for years. She had no known enemies, according to family and friends. However, on a June evening in 2016, someone would be the ultimate enemy. If you have any information regarding Lori’s case, please contact 1-800-KSCRIME. You can remain anonymous. You may also contact the Saline County Sheriff’s Office at 785-826-6500. There is a $37,500 Crime Stoppers reward offered. Huff Post Article NBC News Article Salina Journal Article Interview with Ge...

Jan 14, 202517 minEp. 45

Trudy Appleby: Time to Come Home.

Trudy Appleby has been missing since August 21st, 1996. The persons suspected to be involved in her disappearance have mostly passed away. Investigators know they have told others pieces of information that is now desperately needed to bring Trudy home to her family, where she belongs, to be laid to rest. Crime Stoppers of Quad Cities 309-762-9500 or you can use the P3 App. Investigating Agency: Moline PD Agency Contact: Det. Michael Griffin Case Number: M96D8063 NamUS Case Number: 2300 Articles...

Jan 13, 202517 minEp. 44

The Missing - Part 2

If you have any information pertaining to the disappearance of Kaitlyn or her whereabouts, please contact Overton County Sheriff's Office at (931) 823-5635 or (931) 403-0092 TCSpotlight *Please note - the above link does not necessarily reflect my views and opinions on this case, just a reference to material discussed within the episode. If you have any information leading to the whereabouts of Shy'Kemmia Shy'Rezz Pate, please contact Dooly County Sheriff's Office at 229-645-0920, or GBI 478-987...

Dec 30, 202441 minEp. 43

Bodies at Berlin Reservoir

Between 1993 and 1994, the bodies of three Ohio residents and one Pennsylvania resident turned up in the Berlin Reservoir. 30 years later, all four deaths remain unsolved. Lisa Watters and Andy Hussey - Portage County Sheriff's Office 330-296-5100. Kathryn Menendez and Sarah Boehm - Pittsburgh FBI Office 412-432-4000. Limited Edition Merch Campaign https://www.bonfire.com/store/a-pine-for-true-crime/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=a-pine-for-true-crime&...

Dec 08, 202430 minEp. 42

James Martin Roberts - Missing

James Martin Roberts, who goes by his middle name, was last seen over 8 years ago. This is one case where there has truly not been a shred of evidence to surface over the years. If you have ANY information regarding the disappearance or whereabouts of Martin Roberts, please contact Boone Police at (828) 268-6900 or High Country Crime Stoppers at (828) 268-6959 / (828) 737-0125. Text "NCTIP plus your tip" to 274637 (CRIMES),or Text "NCTIP plus your tip" to 274637 (CRIMES). All information will be...

Nov 25, 202421 minEp. 41

Spooky Stories, Part III

We're gonna hit Spring Grove Cemetery in our 40th episode. Underwhelming in the spooky factor honestly, but interesting history and some nonsense girlie talk nevertheless.

Nov 16, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 40

Spooky Stories - Part II

Join us again for a bunch of chatting with a bit of history, bit of spooky, bit of hometown references sprinkled in. TikTok: @dustivibes Instagram: apinefortruecrime Email: apinepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/apinepod⁠⁠ or search PatronPines, also a link in IG bio under link tree Apple Podcasts subscription: search PatronPines Rate/Review on Apple Podcasts or iTunes or wherever you find your podcasts :)...

Oct 25, 20241 hrEp. 39

Spooky Stories - Part 1

WE HAVE SPOOKY STORIES. WE HAVE A SPOOKY GUEST. IT IS SPOOKY SZN. An extra special spooky treat for Patreon listeners - this episode will have a video companion. You have been warned. TikTok: @dustivibes Instagram: apinefortruecrime Email: apinepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/apinepod⁠⁠ or search PatronPines, also a link in IG bio under link tree Apple Podcasts subscription: search PatronPines Rate/Review on Apple Podcasts or iTunes or wherever you find your podcasts :)...

Oct 21, 202453 min

Lizzie Borden

Let's review a little bit about Lizzie and her family in Part 1 so we can find out if Lizzie is really a cold blooded killer or just a woman in the 19th century in the midst of a crime that needed solving quickly before getting into the gritty deets in part 2. Patience is evidently a virtue because now you get them all in one fell swoop. TikTok: @dustivibes Instagram: apinefortruecrime Email: apinepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/apinepod⁠⁠ or search PatronPines, also a link in IG bio un...

Sep 29, 202458 minEp. 37

The Missing, Part 1

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Ashley Martinez is asked to contact the St. Joseph Police Department at either 816-271-4777 or 816-271-4747. Tips can also be called into the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-877-3452 Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Elizabeth Veloz should contact the FBI Chicago office at 312-421-6700 case T347571 Cold Case with Detective Robert Rodriguez: https://youtu.be/Kb-SSOX9PI0?si=w2yFUwlVmZjrECsE https://archives.fbi.gov/arch...

Jul 31, 202427 minEp. 36

Holly Jones

On May 12, 2003, 10 year old Holly Jones set off in the Toronto, Ontario neighborhood of Junction Triangle to walk a friend home after a playdate. That would be the last time her mother would see her alive. Change.org petition regarding Briere's parole eligibility in 2028: https://chng.it/k24jtsdhRC

Jul 29, 20249 minEp. 34

Michael Madison

"This sh*t is definitely going to shake the city up" - Michael Madison 35 year old Madison was a troubled soul from the earliest onset of his life. From September 2012 - July 2013, Madison let whatever was plaguing him and any demons that had been bubbling underneath the surface rise to the top, resulting in the murder of 3 East Cleveland area women. ***Riverside FM has absolutely cooked my already struggling audio and for the time being, I have to just run with it and I'm sorry and I love ya***...

Jul 26, 202443 minEp. 32

Asha Degree - Where Could She Be?

9 year old Asha Jaquilla Degree was last seen in the early morning hours of February 14, 2000. It has been over 24 years and her disappearance is still just as big a mystery, if not more so, today. Should you or someone you know have any details regarding Asha's disappearance, please, call: Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office: (704) 484-4822 FBI Charlotte Office: (704) 672- 6100 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST or 1-800-843-5678...

Jul 25, 202425 minEp. 33

Nieko Lisi is still missing; Nieko Lisi is still missed

Nieko Lisi was last seen by family in Addison, NY on 9/30/2011. They believe their last telephone communication to be on 10/1/2011. Nieko has never been heard from or seen since. Please, if you have any information at all relating to the disappearance of Nieko Lisi, do the right thing. Report the information to: 800-TBI-FIND TIPSTOTBI@TN.GOV Source material: niekolisi.com https://www.wkrn.com/special-reports/8500-reward-help-find-nieko-lisi/ https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP13249 The Unfound Pod...

Jul 09, 202431 minEp. 31

Ted Bundy - Mini

Since our episode was quite short this week, I've decided to give y'all just about 20 minutes or so of what we're doing over on Patreon. If you want to hang out with us, there's about 70 more minutes available. Ted Bundy left a trail of heartbreak and unanswered questions, still today, some 50 years later.

Jul 02, 202418 minEp. 31

Haunted Tunnels

Let's take a ride through some tunnels steeped in local lore across the nation and even across the pond.

Jun 30, 202427 minEp. 30

The Abduction of Steven Stayner

We go back to 1972 to revisit one of the most publicized kidnappings in American history. As I mentioned in the episode, I tried to use as much from the Captive Audience: An American Horror Story documentary from the words of Steven's own family. I have linked this below with other source material. Instagram: apinefortruecrime TikTok: @dustivibes Email: apinepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/apinepod⁠ or search PatronPines, also a link in IG bio under link tree Apple Podcasts subscription:...

Jun 23, 202450 minEp. 29

Ed “Just a Meatball” Kemper

We return after a *brief* hiatus with a nasty one. Hang out with me while I review just a little bit of Edmund Kemper and his life and crimes. Socials: TikTok: @dustivibes Instagram: apinefortruecrime Email: apinepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/apinepod Source material: https://edmundkemperstories.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201803/kemper-and-me https://web.archive.org https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15599258/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk...

Jun 16, 202446 minEp. 28

The Infuriating Disappearance of Relisha Rudd

8 year old Relisha Rudd has not been seen since 2014. Sadly, this will be a discussion of how every person in Relisha’s short, difficult life failed her completely. If you have any information concerning this investigation, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, or your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. The FBI and DC Police are offering a combined $50,000 reward for any information leading to the discovery and return of Relisha. The podcast mentioned in this epis...

Nov 30, 202246 minEp. 27

Amanda Kay Jones - A Mother Missing

On 8/14/2005, 26 year old Amanda Jones set off for a meeting with the man she claimed fathered her unborn son at a local civic center club. After speaking with her former sister in law at around 1:15 PM, Amanda went silent. And has remained so for the last 17 years. Fox 2 St. Louis series mentioned in episode: https://youtu.be/LYzZfJdU31M St. Louis FBI 314-589-2500 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office 636-797-5515 Socials Instagram - APineforTrueCrime TikTok - dustivibes apinepodcast@gmail.com Upda...

Oct 12, 202233 minEp. 26

Scary Williams and Scary Waters

We're traveling across the pond tonight, boys. Let's talk a little bit about one of Scotland's most notorious murders from the 19th century. We'll sail our ship of scaries over to some 19th century England as well.

Apr 25, 202242 minEp. 25

Paula and Robert Sims - Part 2

Hi. I'm still here. Hopefully you're still here. If so, join me in the conclusion of the story of Lorelei and Heather Sims' short lives. I have linked the books I mentioned in the episode below. Precious Victims: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B015QVOVD4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8CPCZFS4NVVMP0C60D68 Dying Dreams: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671732323/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_SS0TE7KV25AACDP82GSN

Apr 10, 202259 minEp. 24

Paula and Robert Sims - Part I

Losing your baby by kidnapping is unthinkable and devastating. Losing two babies by kidnapping? Has to be fiction. The answer? Yes and no. This episode includes technical difficulties, a blooper left and medium cussing. Love you for sticking by me.

Mar 30, 202242 minEp. 23

Coves and Hollers and Haints

Some weird stuff stays happening in the mountains in eastern Tennessee, according to locals and legends. I'm gonna tell ya a couple because - why not? * The video I mentioned during the episode: https://youtu.be/t-a4BRvocWU * Here's a link to The Body Farm website just because it's cool: https://fac.utk.edu/

Feb 23, 202239 minEp. 22

Ray Gricar - Where are you?

Ray Gricar was planning to retire in January 2006 when he mysteriously went missing in April 2005 after a supposed leisurely drive in his red Mini Cooper. No one has reported ever seeing or hearing from him again after his county-issued laptop turned up in the Susquehanna River. Let's talk about it. Kindly don't talk about how I repeatedly pronounced Susquehanna though, thank you. If you have any details concerning the disappearance of Ray Gricar, please call Bellfonte Police Department at 814–3...

Feb 14, 202241 minEp. 21

Israel Keyes - Part II

Let's finish up our story about this chuckling bag of turds in part two.

Jan 19, 202253 minEp. 20

Israel Keyes

Join me in learning a few tidbits about how one of the most evil humans the planet ever housed, Israel Keyes, came to be. As I mentioned *just a couple times* Maureen Callahan's book, American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century was an incredible aid in the making of this episode. ---Note, I forgot it is the year 2022 and incorrectly stated Daniel Lee was executed last year. He was executed in July 2020.

Jan 18, 202239 minEp. 19

Samantha Koenig’s Story

Samantha Koenig was an 18 year old Anchorage, Alaska high school student working as a barista at the Common Grounds coffee shack. During her shift on 2/1/2012, she had no way of knowing the last drink she served for the day would begin the unfolding of terrifying events. As mentioned in the episode, an INCREDIBLE source of information is Maureen Callahan's book American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century ***CORRECTION: during the episode, I mentioned the...

Jan 15, 202246 minEp. 18

The Mysterious Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

Today we’re going to talk about 27 year old Ohio State University medical student Brian Shaffer who went missing *without a trace* - vanished in the true sense of the word - in 2006. This episode brought to you by the soothing sounds of rain in suburbia. •••Brian was 6’2, 160-165 lbs, with hazel eyes including a distinctive black fleck in his left iris, Pearl Jam stickman tattoo on right bicep. He was wearing a green polo shirt with a long sleeved white shirt underneath, jeans, white Adidas tenn...

Dec 28, 202146 minEp. 17
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