In 2017, Karabo Mokoena went missing after a night out in Johannesburg. When the details of what happened to her became public, it led to a trending hashtag men are trash in South Africa, reflecting both on how Karabo was treated and the gender-based violence within the country. Want more true crime content? Subscribe to Crimelines on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/crimelinestruecrime Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gARSaU0d2ebN8bGnrcPQH5BwxiRJK4rqAN7SRNCpphM/edit?usp=sharing Support ...
Mar 29, 2021•40 min•Ep. 13
Tinley Park, Illinois is one of the fastest growing suburbs of Chicago and the sight of one of the most infamous unsolved mass murders. Two employees and four customers of Lane Bryant were killed and though evidence was left behind, there have been no arrests in 13 years. If you have any information, please email lanebryant.tipline@tinleypark.org or call 708-444-5394. Want more true crime content? Subscribe to Crimelines on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/crimelinestruecrime Sources: https://docs.g...
Mar 22, 2021•45 min•Ep. 12
When a popular Akron doctor was gunned down in a parking lot, there were only a few suspects and the evidence was largely circumstantial. But after a conviction was won, the one piece of forensic evidence--a bite mark--became the controversial center of a decades long appeals battle. Want more true crime content? Subscribe to Crimelines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoyvKo-b0H2AWCWnHdPU4g Podcast recommendation: Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.base...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 11
In the 1960s and 70s, new spiritual movements were springing up in response to those disaffected by the free love movement. A Dallas-based group became linked to several deaths in which the estates were all left to the leader. A coincidence or something much darker? Want more true crime content? Subscribe to Crimelines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoyvKo-b0H2AWCWnHdPU4g Podcast recommendation: Corpus Delicti Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.basemen...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 10
The Menominee Tribe has known adversity and triumph as grassroots efforts have preserved the land and culture of the tribe. Among those efforts is work in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous people not just from the Menominee tribe but across the state of Wisconsin. If you have any information on the cases of Rae, Sarah, or Katelyn, call 715-994-1307 If you have information on the whereabouts of Robert Lyons, call 715-799-3881 Want more true crime content? Subscribe to Crimelines on YouTube http...
Mar 01, 2021•41 min•Ep. 9
In February 2005, Tania Herman brutally attacked and attempted to kill Maria Korp, the wife of her boyfriend. As Maria lay in a coma in the hospital, Tania confessed that she had committed the crime but pointed the finger at her boyfriend Joe Korp as the mastermind. Would anyone believe her? Book Recommendation: The Maria Korp Case by Carly Crawford Donation: The Charley Project https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-the-charley-project Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines htt...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 8
Maria Korp spent the end of 2004 and the start of 2005 weighing her options. She didn’t want to end her marriage to her philandering husband Joe, but she also was tired of how she was being treated. In February 2005, the choice was taken from her when she was brutally attacked. This sparked one of the most sensational cases in Victoria, Australia. Book Recommendation: The Maria Korp Case by Carly Crawford Podcast recommendation: Narelle Fraser Interviews The Charley Project fundraiser: http://ww...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 7
Over a decade before Holly Bobo disappeared from a town outside Decaturville, Tennessee, another young woman went missing. But after Holly’s kidnapping, the sheriff went on TV and said things like this don’t happen in that area. It left the family of Kristie Moon to ask, had she been forgotten? If you have any information, please call the Decatur County Sheriff's Department 731-852-3703 Links of interest: Video about Meaghan Good https://vimeo.com/230972551 About the Podcast A Thon http://www.ou...
Feb 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 6
When Pamela Butler disappeared in February 2009, two persons of interest rose to the top of the list. But the investigation stalled until a cold case detective took a look at the file in 2017 and found that he wasn’t setting out to solve one cold case. He was going to solve two. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 5
In January 2016, Linda Skeek disappeared from her home in Anchorage, Alaska. The state pursued a rare no-body murder trial in her case. But before the trial occurred, Linda’s sister-in-law Shirley Skeek went missing. The cases are not linked, except by the grief of the family who has lost so much. If you have any information in either case, call the Anchorage Police at 907-786-8900 Links of interest: http://www.ccthita.org/ Donation: The community of Haines: https://tinyurl.com/y24vbjlh Sponsors...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 4
When a vicious custody battle ends in murder, the police initially suspect the angry ex. But the clues began to point elsewhere--at an overprotective family member. The investigators sorted through the evidence to decide who they thought was to blame but could the prosecutor prove it beyond a reasonable doubt? Book recommendation: Kathryn Casey’s Die My Love Podcast recommendation: True Crime Fan Club and Crimes of Passion Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.basement...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 3
This episode picks up where my Bobbie Jo Stinnett episode left off. Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 13, 2021•11 min•Ep. 60
When Fred Jablin and Piper Rountree began dating, people couldn’t help but think it was a case of opposites attract. But when their difference strained their marriage to the breaking point, an expensive and drawn out divorce followed and ended in murder. Podcast recommendation: Women and Murder Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars from Rusty Hinges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 2
On December 16, 2004, a woman pulled up outside Bobbie Jo Stinnett's house in Skidmore, Missouri. The pretense was to look at some puppies Bobbie Jo had for sale. But when the woman left, Bobbie Jo was dead. Time stamp to skip details of severe abuse: 39:22 Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1
I answered your questions about podcasting, true crime, and work/life balance yesterday on a live stream. I cleaned up the audio but this was an off the cuff live discussion so a little different than usual. Link for tomorrow's NYE live stream. I'm going to hop on and say hi for a few minutes. You can also watch at the Crimeline's Facebook page https://getvokl.com/live-broadcast/New-Years-Eve Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy ...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 60
In 2000, 2001, and 2004, the same family living in small town, Missouri experienced three separate tragedies: two murders and one disappearance. This week, I will bring you the stories of two of those cases--the murder of Wendy Gillenwater and the disappearance of Branson Perry. Next week, we will cover the murder and fetal abduction case of Bobbie Jo Stinnett. How can one family face so much tragedy? Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See...
Dec 29, 2020•44 min•Ep. 52
In March of 2020, Oklahoma Legislature passed Ida’s Law to make it easier for law enforcement to investigate the cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people. This month, we are going to cover four of those cases. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Ida Beard, call the El Reno Police Department at 405-262-2121 If you have any information regarding the murder of Susie Wahpekeche, call the Oklahoma City Police Department at 405-297-1000. If you have any information regard...
Dec 21, 2020•36 min•Ep. 51
In 2004, Bob Dow and Bobbi Jo Smith were living together in a party house in Mineral Wells, Texas. The nature of their relationship is as disputed as what happened on May 5th, 2004 when Bobbi Jo and her girlfriend Jennifer Jones went on the run. Sixteen years later, we have to ask, is the wrong person in prison. Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 50
Just a quick update episode. Link to GFM https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 11, 2020•22 min•Ep. 59
Barry and Honey Sherman had it all--wealth, respect, successful children, and loving friends. When they were found dead in their home in December 2017, the search for who hated them began and, three years later, it continues. Podcast recommendation: Excuse Me, That's Illegal Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking (host of Rusty Hinges) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 49
A couple was watching for deer on a rural road in Tennessee when they saw the unimaginable, the lifeless body of 23-year-old Brooke Gregg Morris. As the police backtrack her movements on the day of her death, they slowly built a circumstantial case pointing at one person. But would it be enough for a conviction? Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Nov 30, 2020•44 min•Ep. 48
On one day in April 2015, t he police responded to calls to a hotel room in Gallup, New Mexico three times. On the last call, Dione Begay Thomas was transported to the hospital in critical condition. There were a small number of people known to be in that motel room yet, five years later, no arrests have been made. DV helplines by phone: US 1−800−799−7233 UK 0808 2000 247 Australia 1 800 737 732 Ireland 1 800 341 900 Canada (find appropriate regional helpline) https://endingviolencecanada.org/do...
Nov 16, 2020•38 min•Ep. 47
The community of Overland Park, Kansas came together in the spring of 1980 to look for 13-year-old Christen Hobson. His father and stepmother were beside themselves with worry after the boy apparently ran off. But when the truth came out over the next few months, the community was stunned. Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges Podcast sources on the website at basementfortproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy P...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 46
Disclaimer: This episode deals with the details of multiple sexual assaults. Listener discretion is advised. Within 48 hours of 18 year old Retha Stratton’s brutal murder, her killer was caught. The case against him seemed airtight and her family knew justice would be served. But they could have foreseen that Texas law meant they would be spending two decades in and out of court. Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking sources on the website at basementfortproductions.com Learn more abo...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 45
After CCTV footage of Lars Mittank hit the internet, he was dubbed the Most Famous Missing Person on YouTube. But the international publicity hasn’t answered the question his friends and family have been asking: where is he? Tips can be sent directly to the family at https://www.facebook.com/findetlarsmittank Podcast recommendation: Riddle Me That Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking sources at basementfortproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 44
In 2003, an entire family living in a resort town in France disappeared. Rumors persisted that they left on their own when the father’s shady business practices caught up to him. Though initially swayed by these rumors, the police gathered evidence that showed a darker scenario unfolded in the mountain chalet. Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 43
Over the next few months, we will be profiling Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women cases from the same state. First up is Colorado, where we cover 3 unsolved cases. Agnes “Jerri” Foland tips: Crime Stoppers 719 634-STOP Angelica Sandoval tips: Alamosa Police Department 719-580-0057 Sioux Feather Nightwalker tips: Aurora Police department 303-739-6050 **all ad money for this episode is being donated to direct COVID-19 relief to tribes** Support Indigenous Artists! https://www.etsy.com/shop/theA...
Oct 12, 2020•41 min•Ep. 42
In 1976, Tommy Zeigler was sent to Florida’s death row for a quadruple murder. For the last 44 years, he has fought to prove his innocence, creating one of the longest appellate records ever. After asking for DNA testing since the early 1990s, is it still possible the truth is in the blood evidence? For more information on newly uncovered innocence: tommyzeiglerisinnocent.com Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcast Sources on the website at basementfortproduc...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 41
In December 1985, 28-year-old Debbie Wolfe didn’t show up to work one morning. Less than a week later, her body was found very close to her home. This is a case that challenges people's memories, motives, and puts a family at odds with the police department trusted to investigate. Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking Sources at basementfortproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
Sep 21, 2020•56 min•Ep. 40
In January 1997, Sara Davey’s parents dropped her off with a friend in Broome, Western Australia. She went out to the bar where she was seen leaving with a man named Richard Dorrough. When her family didn’t hear from her again, they called the police. Richard was dropped as a suspect when there were a few credible sightings of Sara after this night. But after a series of events no one could have predicted, he rose back to the top of the suspect list. Information can be called in to Western Austr...
Sep 17, 2020•49 min•Ep. 39
