Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! In 2006, a teacher’s aide was crossing the street to get to work when a stolen minivan struck her. She died in the hospital and a suspect was soon identified. But when the evidence contradicted the crown’s theory of the crime, justice for Nancy Galbraith-Quick would be delayed. If you know anything, call the Essex County Crimestoppers at 519-258-8477 This case is *unsolved* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIj...
Dec 24, 2022•17 min•Ep. 54
Welcome to Day 10 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! In 2009, Connie Converse found the most success of her musical career. It came 50 years after she made the music and 30 years after she disappeared without a trace. If you have any information, call the Ann Arbor police at (734) 794-6920. This case is *unsolved* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharing For transcription/captions, please watch on the Crimelines YouTube channel. New epi...
Dec 23, 2022•15 min•Ep. 53
Welcome to Day 9 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! In the 1930s and 40s, one woman worked to change the stigma of adoption. What people didn’t know was how she was lining her pockets along the way by scamming, grifting, and outright kidnapping children. Book rec: The Baby Thief: The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller Who Corrupted Adoption by Barbara Bisantz Raymond This case is *unresolved* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=...
Dec 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 52
Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! In 2016, Emily Blue Bird left her mother’s house and never returned. Not waiting on the authorities, the family searched and found her body. But it was when they learned who had killed her, they were shocked as it was someone they trusted. December’s donation went to: https://www.re-member.org/ This case is *solved* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharing For transcription/captions, p...
Dec 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 51
Welcome to Day 7 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! In 1997, Nikole Betterson was reported missing. She hadn’t been heard from in 20 years and the two people who last saw her took their secrets to the grave. But the hope is with the right tip, at least something can be learned. If you know anything, you can call the Las Vegas police at Las Vegas Police Department 702-229-3111 This case is *unsolved* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=shar...
Dec 20, 2022•14 min•Ep. 50
**my hosting service has been having issues playing audio. Hopefully, it will be resolved soon! Check back in a few hours if the episode doesn't play** Welcome to Day 6 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! In 2012, a Winnipeg woman was ambushed as she walked to her car. Witnesses came to her aid and provided the police with a description of the man who attacked her. One of his friends came forward with what he knew but the Crown then had to battle a little matter of hearsay. This case is *partially sol...
Dec 19, 2022•39 min•Ep. 49
**my hosting service has been having issues playing audio. Hopefully, it will be resolved soon! Check back in a few hours if the episode doesn't play** Welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! A teenager walked home on a dark March night in 1968 and vanished. Two years later, a similar crime was committed in the same area. While modern forensics would give clues, both cases remain unsolved. These cases are unsolved. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJI...
Dec 18, 2022•17 min•Ep. 48
**my hosting service has been having issues playing audio. Hopefully, it will be resolved soon! Check back in a few hours if the episode doesn't play** Welcome to Day 4 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! In 1982, the body of a woman was found near Lake Tahoe. The case grew ice cold but genetic genealogy would not just find her identity but that of her killer as well. This case is solved. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharing For tran...
Dec 17, 2022•21 min•Ep. 47
Welcome to Day 3 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! In June of 2008, Jennifer Catcheway’s family was waiting at home to celebrate her 18th birthday. Jennifer never made it to that gathering in her honor, and she has not been seen since. If you have any information, you can call the Manitoba CrimeStoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS or visit their website at manitobacrimestoppers.com/ This case is unsolved. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharing...
Dec 16, 2022•15 min•Ep. 46
Welcome to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Crimelines! Two siblings were left home alone in rural Alaska. When their mother came home, they were gone. Over 40 years later, no trace of them has been found. If you know anything, please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1 800 THE LOST Visit the advocacy Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/scottandamyfandelmissing/ Listen to Crime Over Coffee at: https://anchor.fm/crimeovercoffee This case is unsolved. Sources: https://do...
Dec 15, 2022•20 min•Ep. 45
A woman living alone was found dead in her home with no obvious cause of death. Circumstances indicate a homicide but the case has remained unsolved for more than 8 years. If you know anything about the mysterious death of Danette Webb, it’s time to come forward. You can give a confidential tip to Crime Stoppers at 505 843 STOP or on their website http://www.crimestoppersnm.com/ This case is unsolved. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?u...
Dec 14, 2022•13 min•Ep. 44
Five members of the Brenizer family seemed to have gone missing on a shopping trip in April 1991. I nvestigators struggled to find the evidence they needed until a witness came forward and was offered a controversial deal in exchange for his information. This case is solved. Sponsors: The Commercial Break Podcast available wherever you get your podcasts or at tcbpodcast.com or at youtube.com/thecommercialbreak StoryWorth Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go ...
Dec 12, 2022•47 min•Ep. 43
When Rachel Timmerman wrote to her family that she and her young daughter were starting over with a new man in Little Rock, they initially accepted it. But things were not as they seemed and the investigation into what really happened has continued for 20 years. This case is *partially resolved* If you have any information, call the Michigan State Police Newaygo County Post at 231-652-1661 or NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST Podcast recommendation: The Defense Diaries Sponsors: Lomi: Turn your food waste...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 42
As Stephen Mineo and Barbara Rogers fell deeper into internet conspiracy videos and groups, they found each other and connected on their shared beliefs. But when their religious leader turned on one of them and then both, tragedy followed. This case is *solved* Get tickets for the Atlanta area show HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/true-crime-live-tickets-426721705107?fbclid=IwAR0dgwL6mY02qnJE-qNcuK84umh0bay2-mf6sU9bEdduRErYp3yeS6jXGFU Recommended sources: The Devil You Know Season 2 Dragged Int...
Nov 28, 2022•55 min•Ep. 41
In 1996, a teen girl was murdered in Idaho Falls. What followed were decades of false accusations and legal confusion until genetic genealogy uncovered the truth. While it took a number of people to find justice, the entire effort was pushed along by the victim’s grieving mother. This case is *solved* Get tickets for the Atlanta area show HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/true-crime-live-tickets-426721705107?fbclid=IwAR0dgwL6mY02qnJE-qNcuK84umh0bay2-mf6sU9bEdduRErYp3yeS6jXGFU Sponsors: Listen to...
Nov 21, 2022•40 min•Ep. 40
When Lauren Dumolo went missing in 2020, her family, friends, and even total strangers came together to search for the missing mother. Confusing clues were uncovered and many names were brought up, but this has yet to definitely tell the family where Lauren is. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, call the Cape Coral Police Department 239-574-3223 Thank you to Hilary from Complicit for speaking with me. To listen and learn more, check out https://complicit-podcast.com/ Sources: https://...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 39
In November 1994, three inmates went to the showers of the prison gym to clean. Twenty minutes later, two were fatally injured. One death–that of Jeffery Dahmer–made headlines and the other–Jesse Anderson–would be a footnote. And if he was a footnote, his victim became a footnote of a footnote. Today, we tell her story. Get tickets for the Atlanta area show HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/true-crime-live-tickets-426721705107?fbclid=IwAR0dgwL6mY02qnJE-qNcuK84umh0bay2-mf6sU9bEdduRErYp3yeS6jXGFU ...
Nov 07, 2022•59 min•Ep. 38
In honor of Halloween and Spooky Season, Brandon from Southern Gothic taught me how to create a ghost story, and I dove into the story of Father Henry Jardine haunting of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City. The story starts after the 47 minute mark (depending on ads) Southern Gothic: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/ Get tickets for the Atlanta area show HERE Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gARSaU0d2ebN8bGnrcPQH5BwxiRJK4rqAN7SRNCpphM/edit?usp=sharing For transcription/cap...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 57
…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts, including Crimelines! Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It’s an extra special, two part, five-hour, Halloween event, but before hitting play you might want to ask yourself…can you really handle this much murder and mayhem? So...
Oct 25, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 58
…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts, including Crimelines! Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It’s an extra special, two part, five-hour, Halloween event, but before hitting play you might want to ask yourself…can you really handle this much murder and mayhem? So...
Oct 24, 2022•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 58
Hudson, Wisconsin was shocked by a double homicide at a funeral home, and rumors spread about who may have done it. It wouldn’t be until another crime was reported that an unlikely suspect emerged. Get tickets for the Atlanta area show HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/true-crime-live-tickets-426721705107?fbclid=IwAR0dgwL6mY02qnJE-qNcuK84umh0bay2-mf6sU9bEdduRErYp3yeS6jXGFU This case is *solved* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=shar...
Oct 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 37
In 1942, as London nights were dark due to wartime blackout rules, a man walked the streets, finding victims. Known as the Blackout Ripper, he killed nearly as many as Jack the Ripper yet few know about him. I asked the hosts of the podcast Bad Women to come on the show and tell us why. Check out the podcast Bad Women wherever you get your podcasts! Get tickets for the Atlanta area show HERE This case is *solved* Licensing: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art ...
Oct 19, 2022•38 min•Ep. 55
Chiquita Tate was called a “rising star” of the Baton Rouge legal community as she decided, not long out of law school, to strike it out on her own. One night, while working late at her locked and secured office building, Chiquita was killed and the suspect list ended up including most of the people in her files. Get tickets for the Atlanta area show HERE This case is *solved* Sponsor: Play June's Journey today on the Apple App store, Google Play, or on PC at Facebook games! Sources: https://doc...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 36
In 1987, 18-year-old Michelle Schofield was murdered. The police believed the evidence pointed straight to her husband but the new podcast Bone Valley has brought that into question and makes us explore if Leo Schofield was wrongfully convicted. A special thank you to Gilbert King for coming on Crimelines to talk about this case! Follow Bone Valley on your favorite podcast app and connect with Gilbert on Twitter at @gilbert_king https://twitter.com/Gilbert_King This case is *disputed* Support th...
Oct 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 54
In April 1987, a neighbor called 911 reporting that a man ran over with a baby who was unresponsive. In spite of medical reports, a failed polygraph, and a reported confession, the family of Jacob Jeremiah Landin is still fighting for accountability and justice. SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.change.org/p/da-clint-wellborn-please-reopen-the-case-of-the-murder-of-jacob-landin The podcast: https://www.trueconsequences.com/ This case is *disputed* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4Yo...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 35
In this bonus episode, I spoke to Helen Molesworth and Maria Luisa Tucker about their new podcast Death of an Artist. It's a look not just at a true crime case but also at the issues surrounding power imbalances and how we separate the art from the artist. Death of an Artist is available wherever you listen to podcasts or at pushkin.fm Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Licensing: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuck...
Sep 29, 2022•22 min•Ep. 55
In September 2004, a search was launched for a missing 3 year old girl near Huntington Beach, California. The twist? The child had been missing since 1969. For 35 years, her father had been told it was a custody issue. But now, it was a murder investigation. This case is *disputed* Thank you to this week's sponsor! Apostrophe -- get $15 off your first visit at apostrophe.com/crimelines promo code CRIMELINES Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/...
Sep 26, 2022•58 min•Ep. 34
In April 2020, John and Katie Palmer went on a walk in their neighborhood. What happened next has put John on a course of healing, advocacy, and–most importantly–justice for his wife Katie Palmer. https://www.instagram.com/justiceforkatiepalmer/ https://www.tiktok.com/@justiceforkatiepalmer https://twitter.com/for_palmer https://www.facebook.com/groups/369021997579713/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharing Support the show! http...
Sep 15, 2022•41 min•Ep. 33
When Joshua Bailey went to his parents in the summer of 2008 asking for their help getting his life on track, they were thrilled. Preparing a future for Josh was what they wanted. But when he went missing and his future cut short, they decided to work to make a future for others in the same situation. https://www.joshshopefoundation.org/ This case is *solved* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharing Support the show! https://www.pa...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 32
In 2011, a murder shocked Saint John, New Brunswick when a prominent citizen was killed in his office. Though the police zeroed in on his son quickly, but it would take years to build the case against him. And the resolution of the legal case would take just about as long This case is *disputed* Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDL4YoWPRkUdf3IpjNQMPoS4nidJIjtiG2sm6aW08ss/edit?usp=sharing Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.basementfortproductions.com/supp...
Sep 08, 2022•57 min•Ep. 31