Daniel Harris was a 29-year-old man living in Charlotte, North Carolina in August of 2016. Daniel, along with his entire family, are deaf and rely on American Sign Language to communicate. On August 23rd Daniel was speeding home on the I485 when he was pursued by State Trooper Jermaine Justus Saunders. Officer Saunders attempted many times to pull Daniel over, but a high speed car chase ensued. Daniel arrived at his house and got out of his car; within seconds he would be killed by a single guns...
Jan 22, 2021•27 min
*I made a goof in this episode. I said that Panaca was in New Mexico, but it is actually in Nevada just north of Las Vegas* This story doesn't start or end with Duran Bailey, but it should. At the end of the day, this man was lynched for an alleged rape in 2001. The justice system not only failed to find his murderer, but also stole 16 years of an innocent woman's life. Join me as I explain how a young 18-year-old girl named Kirstin Blaise Lobato got caught up in a Las Vegas murder and how she w...
Jan 08, 2021•31 min
This story doesn't start or end with Duran Bailey, but it should. At the end of the day, this man was lynched for an alleged rape in 2001. The justice system not only failed to find his murderer, but also stole 16 years of an innocent woman's life. Join me as I explain how a young 18-year-old girl named Kirstin Blaise Lobato got caught up in a Las Vegas murder. Part 2 will cover the trial and where Kirstin is today. Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @ModernMurders To suggest a case, pl...
Oct 26, 2020•21 min
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Oct 24, 2020•2 min
Susan Wyche met Mr. Wright in 1997 and he was the man of her dreams. He was charming, attentive, and could give her the stability and family she wanted so badly. 4 years into their marriage, Jeff Wright started abusing drugs and alcohol which made him increasingly more abusive towards Susan. In 2003, the abuse resulted in a fatal end and the murderer is set to be released on parole soon in 2020. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) Checkout Photos and Sources at https://www.p...
Oct 09, 2020•31 min
This interview was a direct response to the Episode on Tahjmere Hopkins' case that Crime Noir and Modern Murders covered in July 2020. Candice from Crime Noir led this interview with Mr. Hopkins while Ariel was present on the call. We learned a lot from this interview and Mr. Hopkins corrected some facts we got wrong. The corrected facts: 1) The police did not show Tahjmere's mom his deceased photo. Tahjmere was identified through fingerprints. 2) Tahjmere was not tied to the chair he was found ...
Sep 25, 2020•34 min
Nehemiah Griego was your average teen boy who has friends, a girlfriend, and a large tight-knit family. Growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Griego family lived in a large house on an even larger property where they could homeschool their kids and welcome in church members. Nehemiah aspired to be like his father, Greg, who rose above and beyond his past while serving first in the military and then in his church. Most of the kids had grown up and moved out of the house, but Nehemiah (15), Z...
Sep 18, 2020•24 min
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Sep 14, 2020•3 min
George Gibson and his wife Paige were happily married, successful, and parents to two Bernese Mountain dogs. On June 22nd, 2000 both of them went to work as they normally do. Paige hopped on a plane to New York after her work shift while George planned to go back home when his shift ended. For unknown reasons, George left work early that day after getting a call from an unknown person. Paige could not reach George when she landed in New York and she couldn't get ahold of him the next day either....
Sep 04, 2020•37 min
It was a normal day in Corpus Christi, TX when Kimberly Hill was caught off guard by an odd question by her son. "Mom, I need your permission for me to die" said her son Kevin. The answer was obvious and Kimberly told her son that she could not give him permission for something like that. This was the moment that Kevin made up his mind; mom has to die. What follows is an unspeakable crime that goes beyond murder. Join Ariel and Nate as we walk you through these events and what led to a chilling ...
Aug 21, 2020•45 min
Oscar Grant III was returning home on New Year's Eve in 2009 when he was shot dead by Officer Mehserle on the BART Fruitvale Station platform. This was one of the first times since the televised Rodney King beating (1991) that police brutality was filmed by witnesses. Oscar's death sparked protests, riots, and questioned police brutality. Oscar's death was portrayed by Michael B. Jordan in the 2013 movie "Fruitvale Station" written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Join us as we tell the history of ...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This is a bonus hybrid episode featuring Candice from Crime Noir podcast. Ariel and Nate will be returning with a new episode on August 7th! 22-year-old Tahjmere Hopkins was found dead on a strangers porch on May 3rd, 2018. The way his body was found was described by his mother to that of a cartel hit. Tahjmere's case is still unsolved, but this recent and brutal case can still be solved. If you have any information regarding this case, please call Petersburg Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at 804-861-1...
Jul 27, 2020•28 min
Modern Murders is making some slight changes by bringing on Nathan Woods as a co-host. We will be taking a few months off to work on new episodes and will be back in August with an improved show! We thank you for all the continued support and we hope our listeners are excited about the upcoming episodes! Please like and/or subscribe to be notified of our future episodes. If you would like to suggest an episode or get in touch with us, please email us at modernmurders@yahoo.com or Instagram @mode...
May 29, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
He Lei and Chen Danlei were both accomplished graduate students at Purdue University finishing their PhD in 2005. Their marriage had seen its ups and downs with Chen's temper and outbursts, but the marriage was starting to fall apart once more when both Chen and He went missing. A few days later, He Lei was found in the trunk of his car brutally dismembered and badly decomposed. Where was Chen and who killed He? Join me as I walk you through the life and death of He Lei and the person who stole ...
May 15, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Sgt. Ronald Creech II had a mission to return home from his tour in Iraq and to be with his 11-month year old daughter Harmony, but what he came home to was a tragedy. Harmony was missing when he arrived and her mother Michelle had just put her down for bed a few hours earlier. What would come to light was a horrible case of lies, neglect, and the death of Harmony Jade Creech. For the 911 audio call: https://www.wral.com/news/local/audio/1955529/ Resources for this episode include the following;...
May 01, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Bee Love Slater was a young 23 year-old woman when she was murdered last year in Clewiston, FL. Her car was found burned and her body unrecognizable for several days until dental records could confirm her identity. With leads drying up, Bee Love Slater still does not have justice. 5 years prior on June 19, 2014, a woman named Yaz’min "Miss T" Shancez was 32-years-old when she was murdered very similar to Bee. The authorities are offering up to $3,000 for information about Bee Love Slater's case....
Apr 10, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Aielah Saric-Auger was only 14 years old when she went missing on February 2nd 2006. Her body was found a little more than a week later on February 10th. Aielah's mother never stopped giving up on finding her killer, and walked along Highway 16 to raise awareness for the other victims. Aielah is the 2nd youngest victim of the Highway of Tears, and her case is still unsolved, like many others in Northern British Columbia. What happened to Aielah and how did this normal teen become another statist...
Mar 27, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Listener discretion advised: This episode covers abuse on a disabled person. Carl DeBrodie was a loving and innocent person who was loved dearly by his family. His guardian angel, Mary Martin, knew something wasn't right when the county took over Carl's care and his health deteriorated. Mary fought tirelessly to get Carl back, but the county thought it was best he stay at a living care facility. Mary saw signs of abuse and reported it, but no action by the county was not taken, and Carl's well-b...
Mar 13, 2020•26 min
Viewer discretion is advised: This episode will talk briefly about sexual acts between an adult and a minor. Glenn Kopitske (37) was an eccentric and odd local in the small town of Weyauwega, Wisconsin. He had a close relationship with both his parents and was living on his own with his newly adopted dog in 2003. After his mother, Shirley, could not reach Glenn by phone, she went to check on him at his home and was horrified to find the body of her son lying on his bedroom floor naked. Glenn was...
Feb 28, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Angelina Rodriguez was a beautiful young woman, but had a long history of lawsuits and divorces by her 30's. When her husband Frank was mysteriously poisoned, Angelina pointed the finger at his past employers. When detectives dug further, a murderous past surfaced and it was starting to seem like Frank wasn't Angelina's first victim. Join me as I walk you through the heartless murders, and web of lies that this black widow spun. https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders
Feb 14, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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Feb 04, 2020•10 min
In this episode, I will dive into everyone's worst nightmare; a completely random murder. Melissa, 35, was found murdered and on fire on January 21st, 2013 by her scheduled dog walker. Melissa was a beloved and hard-working pediatrician, so police had no leads and scratched their heads as to why someone would commit such a violent crime. Surveillance footage of the area revealed an unlikely suspect. With cutting edge technology, police were able to identify their suspect and solve this case. Joi...
Jan 31, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jessica Ridgeway was 10 years old when she was abducted and murdered by 17 year old Austin Sigg on October 5th 2012. This crime was especially brutal so discretion is advised. For pictures and resources, please visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders Join the Modern Murders Facebook Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2973838859338462 Chat with me on Twitter or Instagram @ModernMurders
Jan 10, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Mike Bullinger is still missing, and presumed to be the murderer of Cheryl Baker, Nadja Medley, and Payton Medley. To view the transcript for this episode which includes pictures related tot he case, Please visit: https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders/post/the-three-acts-of-mike-bullinger Resources for this case include the following: heavy.com/news/2017/06/gerald-…-idaho-cheryl-baker/ idahonews.com/news/local/investi…ald-bullinger-case www.kboi.com/2019/06/20/still-n…ld-mike-bullinger...
Jan 10, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
With a smile that went from ear to ear, and a shaggy medium length haircut, it was hard to miss a guy like Jay Polhill. This happy-go-lucky Photography student from Columbia College in Chicago had no idea that his life would be cut short by following his passion. For pictures and resources, please visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders Join the Modern Murders Facebook Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2973838859338462 Chat with me on Twitter or Instagram @Mode...
Aug 19, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In a small village, two people fell in love and started a romance in 1997 that would end in tragedy just 5 years later. For pictures and resources, please visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders Join the Modern Murders Facebook Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2973838859338462 Chat with me on Twitter or Instagram @ModernMurdersTo view the transcript for this episode which includes pictures related to the case, please visit: https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/mo...
Aug 19, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
