The interview with "The Russian" continues as things heat up a bit. Detective Warner makes it known that he didn't travel all the way to Alberta, Canada just to ask questions he could've asked over the phone. We also get a new lead as to who may be responsible for the murder of Joy Blanchard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 22, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 215
A detective from OPD and an Omaha FBI agent have flown to Canada, and they want answers. We start to look at all of the things Omaha PD and the State of Nebraska were doing to ensure Garcia's conviction. Sorry For the delayed release of this episode, Defense Diaries had a death in its extended family. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Now, Without further ado... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Jul 15, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 214
We take a trip to Albany, New York as this is where Anthony Garcia begins his residency, It will turn out to be one of many residencies in his career. Omaha PD and a special agent of Omaha FBI office head to Canada in hopes of contacting, " The Russian" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 05, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 213
Sometimes it seems as though OPD is on top of every last hint, lead, clue, tip, etc. At other times it seems as though they decide not to look into what, at first glance, could be an actual lead. A tip from a local bar patron sparks a thorough follow up, while a local journalist/ true crime enthusiast is all but ignored. Will we finally track down the Russian Dr. we've been searching for? Outro/Thank you track by Tycoon check him out @ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yGfiRkJTmv4aSabKIUf5j?si=pD...
Jun 24, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 212
A proper reaction to a repulsive comment catapults a new name to the top of the suspect list. Will anything come of it? Does OPD finally have "the guy"? Or will it end up being another name scratched off the growing list of cleared names? Music heard during the "thank you" section at the end by Tycoon and can be heard at https://open.spotify.com/track/3XOV5tp4KhUilJ5alfGLOz?si=JvUvl2izQSCbXijBGiY-mQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3EuLmzUtZbT9xqp8yEZcPe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Jun 17, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 211
Omaha PD should potentially change its name to Omaha polygraph department. They're polygraphing everyone, some people, multiple times. We also take a look into Anthony Garcia's post college, pre med school situation. How did his parents feel about his decision and how much of an effect did their input have on his career choice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...
Jun 08, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 210
Detectives make trips to Illinois and to the local prison hoping to gain information. Hoping for a clue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jun 01, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 209
We took a brief side step in the Garcia Case to discuss the newest craziness that has come to light in the Drew Peterson case. Sponsors www.Storyworth.com/defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 1037
We finally hear from Claire Hunter as she tries to help OPD any way she can. "Nobody wanted to talk to me and tell me" "In my mind, I was gone all week, Thursday is the only day she comes. If they were after him, why Thursday"?- Dr. Claire Hunter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 18, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 208
More suspects come to light for Omaha PD to look into. Several of which, at first glance, seem promising, Daughter's boyfriend, composite sketch look alike, disgruntled doctor. The potential suspect list, at this point, is getting its names from any and all angles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 11, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 207
We discuss a few more victims in this case, potentially people that are often overlooked when discussing the victims in this case. A Creighton employee has an idea as to who may be behind the killings that took place at the Hunter Home, however, Omaha PD is pretty skeptical. We will also hear from Kelly Sherman's boyfriend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
Apr 29, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 206
Coincidence allows for a certain amount of similarity, but how much is too much for something to remain coincidence? There is no specific answer, its a case by case situation. In the Hunter case, we have four eye witnesses. They get together with a sketch artist in two groups, the three women first and then Paul Medine. The autopsy reports for Shirlee Sherman and Thomas Hunter are done. They are not easy to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy a...
Apr 22, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 205
We learn a little more about who Shirley Sherman was as a person. We also go to the scene of the crime and discuss the evidence collected from the Hunter house. Mary Rommelfanger tells OPD what she saw the day of the murder, we discuss victimology, the ups and downs the practice has faced through the years, and why it's such an important investigative tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
Apr 15, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 204
From the inside of an interview room at the Omaha police department, Jeff Hunter tells detectives his thoughts about who to blame for his little brother's death. Several witnesses describe someone that, without a doubt, "did not belong" in Dundee. Bill Hunter racks his brain trying to think of Who? and Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 08, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 203
There are no words to describe what Dr. Bill Hunter is going to encounter when he returns home from work. We hear his account first hand as he tells Omaha PD detectives in an interview room at the police station. He's made several attempts to contact his wife, she happens to return his call while this interview is taking place. https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
Mar 30, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 202
After a short break to switch gears Defense Diaries is back with the first episode of season 2. Tragedy strikes the Dundee neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska as eleven year old Thomas Hunter and fifty seven year old Shirlee Sherman are both brutally murdered. Dr. Thomas Hunter returns from work to find his youngest son and the lady hired to clean their house, dead. Stranger danger, indeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
Mar 23, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 201
Bob and Darron discuss the season. The ups and downs, challenges, surprises, ins and outs, etc. Join us to hear us talk about all things season 1 of Defense Diaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Season Finale!!!! We convinced lead prosecutor Bill Kunkle to read his closing statement for us, He makes his final statement for the case and Gacy makes his final statement, for his life. This weeks sponsors: https://shop.analuisa.com/defense www.greenchef.com/defense130 code 130 www.sundancenow.com promo code: defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The defense has called all 33 witnesses, the state rebuts, and we head to closing arguments. Terry Sullivan leads off for the home team, Amirante for the defense. No man is an island. Lets dig in. Sponsors this week: Bombas.com/defense https://shop.analuisa.com/defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 33
Today is the last day of the prosecutions case in chief. We will hear from a few important witnesses in the case, people who have also been major players throughout the entire season. First Kim Byers will take the stand. Her performance is noteworthy for sure. Then David Cram testifies for the state, all the while distancing himself from any knowledge of the torture and murder taking place in the house he lived in. Michael Rossi tells a similar tale. This is part 1 of 3 for the 33rd, and final e...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The motion phase of the trial is complete so now, we need a jury. Due to the overwhelming press coverage of all things related to John Wayne Gacy, there is no way an unbiased jury is going to be found in Cook County, So, the case takes a road trip to Rockford IL for jury selection. After a few days in Rockford the jury selection process is complete and, with jurors in tow, everyone heads back to cook county, to the corner of 26th and California. Opening statements will be heard today. Bob Egan f...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Judge Garippo rules on all motions to quash and or suppress in regard to the warrants and arrest of Gacy. Lt. Kozenczak is promoted to captain and the body of young Robert Piest is finally located. Sponsors: www.Hellofresh.com/defense16 https://shop.analuisa.com/defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
We would love to introduce you to Crime Salad: A True Crime Podcast. Each week, Ashley and Ricky dive in and investigate sudden disappearances, mysterious deaths, unsuspecting massacres, and more. You never know which case they’ll bring up next so always tune in. You’re about to hear a preview of Crime Salad. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad/id1457141569 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
Jan 20, 2022•7 min•Ep. 1037
Bill Kunkle shares the measures taken by the state of Illinois to prove that Gacy was not only responsible for all 33 murders, but that he was only responsible for 33 no more, no less. Retired Chicago Police Detective Bill Dorsch Tells us one, of the many compelling stories to the contrary. This weeks sponsors: www.hellofresh.com/defense16 www.Bombas.com/defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 30
As the media is trying to find and interview any and every one related to the Gacy case, some of those same individuals want nothing more than to hide from the cameras and the attention that inevitably were to follow. Potentially the most noteworthy example being Gacy's second wife, Carol Hoff, formerly Carol Gacy. Bill Kunkle has an interesting story that he is kind enough to share with us, Sponsors: Hello fresh www.hellofresh.com/defense16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Jan 07, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 29
As the march towards trial continues, the State is desperate to keep digging. While the Defense is trying to put a stop to the demolition of the creeps house of horrors, Kozenczak gets the key piece of evidence firmly planted into the case and young Bob is kept, out of the loop. This Weeks Sponsors www.Warbyparker.com/defense www.Papaandbarkley.com/defense www.hellofresh.com/defense16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Jan 05, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Judge Fitzgerald has narrowed the list of potential judges to preside over the Gacy case, down to three, Usual protocol will be ignored for a trial of this magnitude, No chance wheel no drawing from a hat. Gacy lets us know how he feels about the search of his home, as it has evolved into more of a demolition, Use this link to purchase David Nelson's amazing book Boys Enter the House. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/boys-enter-the-house-david-b-nelson/1138867411 Learn more about your ad choices...
Dec 20, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 27
After several weeks of tirelessly searching and the shushed involvement of several soothsayers, The Des Plaines PD still has not been able to locate the body of Robert Piest, Kozenczak cant keep the cover over his continued council with the clairvoyant for long. Any day now a judge will be chosen to preside over, what at the time was, the biggest criminal case in American history, This weeks sponsors Raycon: get amazing discount on your entire order at www.Raycon.com/defense Hello Fresh : Up to ...
Dec 12, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Kozenczak puts a thousand miles on his unmarked police cruiser hoping to find the remains, of young Rob Piest. Amirante argues his motions, concerned for his clients rights to an unbiased jury with all the information readily available, even with a gag order in effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 05, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This week we hear a shocking tale of escape from the cuffs of a killer and the defense begins the motion work phase. Trial by media however, is well underway and has been now for over a week. Fingers are pointed and names are named in regard to whom is thought responsible for the seemingly never ending flow of information from inside the house on Summerdale to the waiting pens and typewriters of reporters and journalists alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See P...
Nov 25, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
