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Facial Recognition with Ray Evans

George Murdoch's Story

In 1983 in Aberdeen in Scotland, a man going about his usual work day was senselessly and brutally murdered he was a kind man described by friends and family as a good, ordinary hard working man. Fast forward 41 years and Police haven’t given up, they are still working on finding the man who did it, and they’re almost there. With the public’s help, George's family can get the answers they need. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support ....

Wrongfully Accused: The Murder of Dana Ireland

In the small, tightly-knit communities of Hawaii's Big Island, the Schweitzer brothers—Albert Ian and Shawn—once lived a seemingly idyllic life, overshadowed by their wrongful convictions for one of Hawaii's most notorious crimes: the 1991 rape and murder of 23-year-old Dana Ireland. This episode explores the brothers' journey from being wrongfully accused and imprisoned to their eventual exoneration, highlighting the flaws in the justice system and the cultural biases that influenced their case...

The Murder of Keith Lyon

Keith Lyon was a very cute 12 year old boy with a cheeky face and ears that he’d not yet grown into. He lived with his Mother Valda, father Ken and little brother Peter who was 7 in the village of Ovingdean- which is a small village very close to Brighton and Hove in East Sussex. They lived in a pretty large home. The family were a very respectable family and were well liked. On the 4th May 1967 Ken was preparing to play in a concert at the Metropole hotel in Brighton when Police arrived asking ...

A Mishandling of Justice

In September 2011, a shooting occurred in South Philadelphia, and two suspects were implicated based on eyewitness identification. There would be inconsistencies in the eyewitness testimonies, and both suspects had alibis. Despite this, both would be charged and placed on trial for the shooting. What followed was a travesty of justice, where the suspects would face the potential of serving decades behind bars. Takeaways Eyewitness identification can be unreliable and subject to inconsistencies. ...

The Remarkable Story of Miriam Rodriguez

Last weekend on March 10th the UK celebrated Mother’s Day. They say that there is nothing like a Mother’s Love. When you have a child you vow to love and protect them for the rest of your life. One woman took that vow so seriously that she came up against some of the most dangerous people in Mexico. Often only armed with a gun, fake ID and a disguise she gave hope to hundreds of parents of missing children. Summary In this episode, Cherry shares the case of Miriam Rodriguez, a mother in Mexico w...

The Assassination of Tom Wales

In October 2001, an assistant United States attorney sat in his basement floor office working late into the night. Without warning, gunshots would ring out from the backyard, breaking the window facing his desk and hitting the man. They would be fatal. More than 20 years later, people are still asking who killed the man and why. Summary In this episode of Crimepedia, Morgan and Cherry discuss the upcoming CrimeCon UK event and congratulate a friend on being shortlisted for an award. They then de...

The Cowardly Murder of Sami Sidhom

A young man on his way home from a football game finds himself confronted with a choice. Take the short path and walk through a situation that gets out of control fast or take the long path and avoid the situation completely. He makes the right choice- only fate has other ideas. The situation and him collide and he is left fighting for his life- having done nothing wrong. Someone chose to involve him, and to take his life. Summary In this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the unsolved case of S...

The Death of Karen Silkwood

In 1974, Karen Silkwood was a technician at a plutonium processing plant near Oklahoma City. In November of that year, she would be killed in a mysterious one-car crash. Prior to her death, Karen Silkwood had been critical of the plant’s health and safety procedures and had files numerous complaints to the Atomic Energy Commission about unsafe conditions at the plant. Was Karen’s death a tragic accident, or was it her status as a whistleblower that lead to her being killed? Summary In this episo...

Murder in Ribble Valley

Summary In this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the mysterious case of Jim Dawson, a farmer who was shot and later died from his injuries. The investigation takes a turn when it is discovered that the bullet was homemade and likely shot from a catapult. The locals in the small village of Bashall Eves are reluctant to talk about the case, leading to various theories, including mistaken identity and a jealous husband. The case remains unsolved, and the village continues to keep silent about the...

The Disappearance of Brian Vargo

College years are typically a time of significant transformation. For many, it marks the initial taste of genuine autonomy, starting a path toward personal discovery. However, in 1976, this quest for self-understanding might have contributed to the disappearance of a college student. Takeaways The old school thinking surrounding marijuana as a gateway drug may have hindered the private investigator's investigation into Brian's disappearance. The Salvation Army's Missing Person Department played ...

The Case of Jean Townsend

Summary In this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the unsolved murder of Jean Townsend in 1954. They provide background information on Jean and her job as a manageress at a costume-making firm in London. The hosts also mention their plans for the year, including attending CrimeCon UK and True Crime Fest. They then delve into the details of Jean's murder, including her attendance at a pyramid party and her last moments before her body was discovered. The conversation covers witness accounts, sim...

The Martin Family Disappearance

In December 1958, The Martin family left their home in Portland, Oregon to gather some greenery for Christmas crafts. They would never return home. It has now been over 65 years since the Martin family's mysterious disappearance from the Columbia River Gorge, marking it as one of Oregon's most perplexing unsolved cases. Takeaways The disappearance of the Martin family remains an unsolved mystery. The Columbia River Gorge in Oregon is a challenging location for search and rescue operations. Confl...

The Murder of Patsy Morris

Teenage girls are full of mystery- hormones all over the place as they embark on the journey to adulthood. For one young woman, adulthood would never be a place shed reach. Her parents would never know what kind of adult life she would lead- what job shed have and if shed have a family of her own one day. Someone took that away from them. Music: Return Of The Hero (instrumental) by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/451-return-of-the-hero-instrumental Licensed under CC BY 4.0: h...

2023 Year End Lists

Oakley's Story

For the initial three years of her life, Oakley Carlson was nurtured by caring foster parents, before eventually being reunited with her biological parents. In February 2021, Oakley went missing from Oakville, WA, a fact that unfortunately remained unreported for almost 10 months. Subsequent investigations into her disappearance uncovered a troubling situation in her biological parents' home, marked by child abuse, drug use, and the tragic turn of events leading to Oakley being a missing child. ...

The Case of Adam Ellison

Adam Ellison was born on 7th Feb 1988, He worked at tesco in Prescot working through a management course and was described by colleagues and friends as a true gentleman. He was kind and loving and adored his family. They were a close family. Adam’s family clearly adored him. November 2017 would be a month that the family would never forget, Adam was brutally murdered, his life stolen from him in a callous attack. Music: Rising Hope [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.i...

Fager Family Murders

During the '70s and '80s, a shadow of terror loomed over Wichita, Kansas, as the community was rocked by a series of horrific crimes. Although the infamous BTK was responsible for many of these heinous acts, some remained unconnected to his reign of terror. Among these was a chilling case from 1987, where a father and his two daughters were brutally slain in their own home. The mystery that persists: Who was behind these murders, and what was the motive? Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

Trick or True Crime?

This week we have two cases for you that involve Halloween. But one is a trick (fake) and one is a true crime. Can you figure out which one is which? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support .

The Girl in the Box

On September 15, 1981, Ursula Herrmann, a 10-year-old girl, rode her bike home after visiting with a cousin. She would never make it. This event marked the beginning of one of Germany’s most debated and infamous criminal cases in modern history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support .

The Case of Sally Challen /// Part 2

Everyone has the right to freedom. To earn money. Make a living. To fall in love. Imagine being in a relationship with someone who has control over your whole life. Who punishes you for doing things that they don't agree with. Who isolates you from friends and family and leaves you completely dependent on just them. Only this has happened so slowly over a number of years, you don't recognize it as emotional and sometimes physical abuse, because you love them and they love you. Don't they? Become...

The Case of Sally Challen /// Part 1

Everyone has the right to freedom. To earn money. Make a living. To fall in love. Imagine being in a relationship with someone who has control over your whole life. Who punishes you for doing things that they don't agree with. Who isolates you from friends and family and leaves you completely dependent on just them. Only this has happened so slowly over a number of years, you don't recognize it as emotional and sometimes physical abuse, because you love them and they love you. Don't they? Become...

Justice for Andrew and Anthony

After being found gulity in the 1994 rape and murder of 12 year-old Josette Wright, Andrew Krivak and Anthony Dipippo begin their decades long fight for their freedom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support .

Finding Justice for Josette Wright

In 1994, a 12-year-old girl would leave her family home in Carmel, New York and never return. Once police were able to determine that the girl had been a victim of a violent crime, they would quickly arrest two teenage boys in connection to the crime. Despite the lack of any physical evidence, the two boys would be charged with murder and sit for trial. Where these two boys guilty of murder, or were they two additional victims of a horrific crime? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Bonus Episode - Podcasters and Pints

During our trip to CrimeCon London back in June, we got to sit down with some of our favorite podcast friends to discuss all things podcasting, all while enjoying some pints. If you haven't yet done so, please make sure to check out these great podcasts: Twisted Britain (Bob and Ali) True Consequnces (Eric Carter-Ladin) Seeing Red (Mark and Bethan) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support ....

Podcast Update

This week we give you an update on the podcast, as we take a short break while Cherry recovers from surgery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support .

The Case of Philip Green

Phillip Green, An 11 year old boy, quite the entrepreneur was out collecting golf balls at a local golf course. He would sell the balls back to the golfers and earn himself some pocket money.On a cold day in Bristol in 1970, Philip Green was doing just that. Darkness fell and he failed to return home.Philip’s body would later be found with horrific injuries. Who does that to a child?? And why?? Music: The Ghost Castle by Frank Schroeter Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6602-the-ghost-cas...

The Disappearance of Bonnie Bickwit and Mitchel Wesier

In July 1973, a young couple had plans to attend an outdoor music festival showcasing some of their favorite bands. Though it remains uncertain whether the pair managed to make it to the show, what is clear is that they never returned home. 50 years later, friends and family continue their quest for explanations regarding the events that unfolded. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support ....

Lovers Lane Murders

Peter Thurgood lived in Borden area of Sussex. He was a father of two, divorced from the boys mother. Lindy Benstead was a married woman who had 3 children with her husband Mick Benstead.On the 22nd April 1986 both peter and Lindy’s lives would change forever. Their families would spend the next 36 years searching for answers. Music: A Sad Toy Story by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/563-a-sad-toy-story Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Become a...

The Devil in Contra Costa

Initially it seemed as though the murder of Leona Roberts could possibly have been carried out by someone close to her. However, the perspective of law enforcement shifted significantly due to the abductions and killings of two other teenage girls in the area. This series of events raised questions: Could these incidents have been the work of a single individual? Or was this a case of copycats taking advantage of the situation? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...