This week, Mr. Slim Turkey and I delve into the socio-psychological phenomenon known as "diffusion of responsibility." The phenomenon is often used to explain the BYSTANDER EFFECT, where in the midst of a large crowd, a person is less likely to receive aid and assistance in the event of an emergency. The bystander effect may have even influenced motorists passing Richard Aderson and his killer on the side of I-84 on the evening of February 5, 1997. With each driver relieved of the pressure to re...
May 07, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week I'm joined by Dr. Shiloh Catanese, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist from Los Angeles AND host of the L.A. Not So Confidential podcast. Dr. Shiloh and I discuss the Richard Aderson case in depth, in which she lends both her expertise and opinions on the case. Was this truly a case of road rage? Could Richard have possibly known his killer? What role might guilt play in finally unmasking the killer? How can keeping secrets be harmful to one's emotional and psychological health? Find ...
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Mr. Slim Turkey and I respond to the many questions, comments and interesting theories we’ve received relating to Richard Aderson’s homicide and subsequent investigation. Have a question? Call us at 917-410-5528 or email us at clues@slimturkey.com. This podcast may contain information that some may find disturbing. Thanks to: “ And the Rest Will Go On Forever ” by Underground River under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0...
Mar 30, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
With the passage of time comes changes in the dynamics in the way people think and in their personal relationships. They still may be reluctant to walk into a police station or to call the police BUT in some cases, "all it takes is for an investigator to take the initiative and knock on their door." The main thrust of this episode is to communicate that a COLD CASE doesn't mean it's a DEAD CASE. There is ALWAYS hope and each one of us can do his or her part in helping to solve Richard's case. Th...
Mar 18, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
After 22 years without a viable suspect, has the Richard Aderson case gone cold? Unfortunately, it’s one of a growing number to have met with such a hopeless conclusion. Despite the advances in technology, such as omnipresent surveillance and DNA research, homicide clearance rates have steadily declined in the U.S. over the last half-century. In this first of a two-part series, we’ll examine the factors that have contributed to the increasing numbers of unsolved cases across the country. And in ...
Feb 25, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On November 14, 1998 the Union Leader ran the headline, "Police Clear Derry Man in New York Slaying." Nearly two years after Richard Aderson's homicide, the prime suspect in his murder investigation had apparently been cleared by the New York State Police. Yet after reporting on the Aderson homicide and investigation for 18 long months, Cissy Taylor's name was nowhere to be found in that article. The byline simply read Derek Rose. Who was Derek Rose and how did he come to write the newspaper's l...
Feb 11, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Before February 2018, I had never listened to a podcast. I barely knew how to find one. Then I was introduced to Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna and their "Missing Maura Murray" podcast and I was hooked. Now it's January 2019 and I can't believe I'm actually talking to these guys on my show! In this episode, we touch on the Maura Murray case, their relationship with the New Hampshire State Police and our favorite cuss words. Oh... and I UNAPOLOGETICALLY gush about how they inspired me to creat...
Jan 28, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Cissy Taylor, the crime reporter for New Hampshire's Union Leader, covered the Richard Aderson homicide and subsequent investigation with great dedication and persistence. But why did this Manchester based reporter dedicate herself to writing eleven articles about a New York homicide over the course of a year and a half? That’s a lot of coverage by any measure. Did Cissy know something about Aderson’s killer that she did not or could not reveal? This podcast may contain information that some may...
Jan 14, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The New York State Police have not only withheld critical information but they may have also intentionally circulated misleading sketches of the suspect in Richard's Aderson's homicide to further divert the public from learning the true identity of the killer. In this episode, we conclude our two part examination of the police investigation and determine whether the police have remained complicit in concealing the truth. This podcast may contain information that some may find disturbing. Thanks ...
Dec 23, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The investigation into Richard Aderson's homicide has been kept under tight wraps by the New York State Police for the last two decades. Initially the police appeared to be transparent, seemingly sharing information with the media. But as time has passed, the New York State Police have become increasingly stingy in releasing any information related to Richard's investigation. Why have the police withheld seemingly harmless information? And what are their motives? In this episode, we'll begin to ...
Nov 30, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Was Richard Aderson's death a clear case of "road rage?" Or had some in the media rushed to judgment and mistakenly hyped Richard’s death as the first fatal "road rage" incident in New York? In this episode, we’ll dive into both sides of the argument and see what we learn. This podcast may contain information that some may find disturbing. Thanks to: “ Fluffing a Duck ” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY 3.0 “ Turkey Time ” by Monk Turner is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Buck, Stephanie. ...
Nov 09, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Richard Aderson may have been the first official road rage fatality in New York state after the term road rage seemed to gain popularity in the mid 1990s but he was far from being just a statistic. He was a husband, a father, a brother, a son, a friend, a teacher and so much more than just a number on a sheet of paper. In this episode, we discuss the enormous impact his death had on his family. This podcast may contain information that some may find disturbing. Thanks to: “ Agnus Dei X - Bitter ...
Oct 15, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
On February 5, 1997, Richard Aderson and an unknown motorist had a minor collision on eastbound I-84 in New York state. Soon after stopping to access the damage, Richard had been shot once in the chest and was left to die on the side of the road. Miraculously, he willed himself to crawl back to his vehicle and call 911, where he remained on the phone with an emergency operator for 9 minutes! Sadly, Richard died while being transported to the hospital but he left untold clues in that 911 call tha...
Sep 27, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
