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The Consult: Real FBI Profilers

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The Consult is a true crime podcast that examines behavior exhibited before, during, and after the commission of a criminal act. Consultants are retired FBI profilers who worked the cases.
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60. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 2

In Part 2 of our analysis of the JonBenét Ramsey case, we continue our look at this infamous unsolved murder. We explore victimology, behavioral analysis concepts, and examine the offender profile. Part 2 of 2. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/60-the-murder-of-jonbenét-ramsey-part-2/ Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to more of Jo...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 6 min

59. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 1

One of our most requested cases, the murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, has sparked endless debate and sensational reporting over the years. In this episode, we strip away the noise, speculation, and media frenzy to get back to the basics. Join us as we take a fresh look at the facts, analyze the behavioral elements of the case, and discuss key profiling concepts. Our goal is to provide clarity and perspective on one of the most infamous unsolved cases in modern history. Part 1 of 2. You ca...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 2 min

58. The Watcher – Part 2

In 2014, the Broaddus family purchased what they thought was their dream home in Westfield, NJ, only to be terrorized by an anonymous letter writer known as “The Watcher.” In this episode, we do a behavioral analysis of The Watcher letters to examine the possible motives and characteristics of their mysterious author. Part 2 of 2. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecr...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 12 min

57. The Watcher – Part 1

We tell the eerie story of "The Watcher" case, an unsettling true crime mystery. In 2014, the Broaddus family purchased what they thought was their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, only to find themselves targeted by an unknown letter-writer calling themselves The Watcher. The letters quickly turned from bizarre to terrifying, as the anonymous writer revealed details about the family and made veiled threats. In our next episode, we’ll be conducting a behavioral analysis of The Watcher letter...

Nov 06, 202437 min

56. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 2

In this episode, retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew are joined by Josiah Ward and Daniel Bright, the hosts of Next of Kin: The Untold Story of Jim Duckett. This is part 2 of 2 of our analysis of the 2008 murder of Jim Duckett in Shelbyville, Kentucky. If you have any information about the murder of Jim Duckett, please call the Kentucky State Police at (502) 227-2221. You can also text a tip to 67283 by typing "KSPTIP" in the message field, leave a...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 2 min

55. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 1

In this episode, retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew are joined by the hosts of " Next of Kin: The Untold Story of Jim Duckett ." Josiah Ward and Daniel Bright provide an overview of the crime, and we review the autopsy report and begin our analysis of Jim Duckett’s victimology. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episo...

Oct 23, 202457 min

54. Cold Case Insights with Ken Mains

Retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley sits down with cold case detective Ken Mains to explore the 1995 abduction of Jodi Huisentruit, a popular Mason City, IA news anchor. Ken recently visited the crime scene, and shares his theory as to who took Jodi. Julia and Ken also discuss the challenges of working on cold cases, the importance of fresh perspectives, and the techniques that Ken employs to bring justice to victims. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For add...

Oct 16, 202456 min

53. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 2

This is the second and final part of retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley’s discussion with retired Sergeant Dan Kraus of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Senior Investigator John Krummenacker of the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. They delve into the 2009 murder of Joe Haley in Milwaukie, Oregon, sharing how the case was solved and the key lessons learned along the way. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and res...

Oct 08, 202442 min

52. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 1

In this episode, retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley is joined by retired Sergeant Dan Kraus of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Senior Investigator John Krummenacker of the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. Together, they discuss the 2009 murder of Joe Haley in Milwaukie, Oregon, providing a case overview and examining victimology. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, ple...

Oct 02, 202452 min

51. Additional Insights into Temujin Kensu

Crystal Merrill, a key witness in Temujin Kensu's 1987 trial for the murder of Scott Macklem, recently shared a transcript of Kensu's 2010 commutation hearing with us. She believed it would be useful in further "profiling" Kensu. Although we hadn't planned another episode on this case, we felt it was important to review this new material and its potential impact on the original profile. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resour...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 9 min

50. Scott Macklem’s Murder – An Interview with Herb Welser

In this episode, retired FBI agent Julia Cowley talks with retired Detective Lieutenant Herb Welser of the Port Huron Police Department. Following his retirement, Herb delved into the investigation of Scott Macklem’s murder, uncovering several red flags in the police files and trial transcripts that ignited his interest in the case. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.true...

Sep 18, 202441 min

49. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 3

We continue our analysis of the murder of Scott Macklem, who was shot in the parking lot of St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, Michigan, on November 5, 1986. Many people believe that Fred Freeman, now known as Temujin Kensu, was wrongly convicted of this crime. In this episode, we take a close look at Freeman to see if he fits our observations of Scott’s killer. Part 3 of 3. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and res...

Sep 11, 202453 min

48. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 2

We analyze the murder of Scott Macklem, who was shot in the parking lot of St. Clair County Community College on November 5, 1986. Many people believe that Fred Freeman, now known as Temujin Kensu, was wrongly convicted of this crime. In this episode, we discuss the eyewitness statements and Scott’s victimology. Part 2 of 3. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimecon...

Sep 03, 202455 min

47. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 1

We analyze the murder of Scott Macklem, who was shot in the parking lot of St. Clair County Community College on November 5, 1986, in Port Huron, MI. Many people believe Fred Freeman, now known as Temujin Kensu, was wrongly convicted. In this episode, we discuss the crime scene, autopsy report, and laboratory examinations. Part 1 of 3. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Music "Light in the Basement" by John Hanske. Listen to more of John's music on Spotify ....

Aug 28, 202452 min

46. Unfound: A Conversation with Ed Dentzel - Part 2

In this episode of The Consult , we continue our deep dive into the world of missing persons with a special guest, Ed Dentzel, the creator and host of Unfound , a podcast dedicated to shedding light on missing person cases. Ed shares his background and what led him to create Unfound , a podcast that has become a vital resource for those seeking answers to some of the most perplexing disappearances. We also discuss some of the most memorable cases Ed has covered. Part 2 of 2. For more information...

Aug 21, 20241 hr

45. Unfound: A Conversation with Ed Dentzel - Part 1

In this episode of The Consult , we dive deep into the world of missing persons with a special guest, Ed Dentzel, the creator and host of Unfound , a podcast dedicated to shedding light on missing person cases. Ed shares his background and what led him to create Unfound , a podcast that has become a vital resource for those seeking answers to some of the most perplexing disappearances. We also discuss some of the most memorable cases Ed has covered. Part 1 of 2. For more information about Unfoun...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 55 min

The Unsolved Murder of Bo Bedford – Part 2

We continue our examination the unsolved murder of Willie Earl “Bo” Bedford, who was murdered on December 22, 2001, just outside the Columbiana, Alabama city limits. Deputies Bob O’Connor and Alton Sizemore of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit join us to discuss this case. This is part 2 of 2. If you have any information about Bo’s murder, please contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at (205) 669-4181. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call (205) 669-9116 or fill out ...

Aug 06, 202443 min

The Unsolved Murder of Bo Bedford – Part 1

We examine the unsolved murder of Willie Earl “Bo” Bedford, who was murdered on December 22, 2001, just outside the Columbiana, Alabama city limits. Deputies Bob O’Connor and Alton Sizemore of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Cold Case Unit join us to discuss this case. This is part 1 of 2 episodes. If you have any information about Bo’s murder, please contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at (205) 669-4181. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call (205) 669-9116 or fill out an anon...

Jul 31, 202450 min

The Oak Grove Cemetery Murders – Part 2

On February 22, 1972, 19-year-old Shirley Elizabeth Whitten and 26-year-old Roger Dale Higgins were found stabbed to death in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Wildwood, Florida. The case remains unsolved. Join retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler-Drew, and Bob Drew us as we continue our discussion about the type of person who killed Shirley and Roger. This is part 2 of 2. If you or someone you know has information regarding this case, please contact the Sumter County Sheriff...

Jul 17, 202444 min

The Oak Grove Cemetery Murders – Part 1

On February 22, 1972, 19-year-old Shirley Elizabeth Whitten and 26-year-old Roger Dale Higgins were found stabbed to death in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Wildwood, Florida. The case remains unsolved. Join retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler-Drew, and Bob Drew us as we discuss this decades-old case and try to unravel what happened to Shirley and Roger. If you or someone you know has information regarding this case, please contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (3...

Jul 10, 202457 min

Missing Person William Campbell Underhill – Part 3

We continue our discussion about the 1969 disappearance of William “Bill” Campbell Underhill with retired Minneapolis Police sergeant Holly Keegel and her sister Heidi Hilton, a retired small business owner. This is part 3 of 3. If you have any information about the disappearance of William Campbell Underhill, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department at (612) 673-5705. Follow The Consult: Real FBI Profilers on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Music “Light in the Basement” by Jo...

Jun 26, 202454 min

Missing Person William Campbell Underhill – Part 2

We continue our discussion about the 1969 disappearance of William “Bill” Campbell Underhill with retired Minneapolis Police sergeant Holly Keegel and her sister Heidi Hilton, a retired small business owner. We discuss the General Assessment Questionnaires filled out by Bill’s friends and family and how they informed victimology. If you have any information about the disappearance of William Campbell Underhill, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department at (612) 673-5705. Follow The Consul...

Jun 19, 20241 hr 10 min

Missing Person William Campbell Underhill – Part 1

In today’s episode, retired Minneapolis Police sergeant Holly Keegel, and her sister Heidi Hilton, a retired small business owner, join retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew, to discuss the case of William Campbell Underhill, a University of Minnesota student, who disappeared on March 10, 1969. In retirement, Holly and Heidi have teamed up to investigate missing person cold cases. If you have any information about the disappearance of William Campbel...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 6 min

The Unsolved Murder of Robert Wone - Listener Questions

In this episode, we answer listener questions about the unsolved murder of Robert Wone. If you have any information about the murder of Robert Wone, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call (888) 919-2746. Follow The Consult: Real FBI Profilers on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to more of John's music on Spotify . For additional information and resources f...

May 29, 20241 hr 11 min

The Unsolved Murder of Robert Wone – Part 8

We continue our analysis of the unsolved murder of Robert Wone, a Washington, DC attorney, who was murdered on August 2, 2006, while staying the night at the home of a college friend. If you have any information about the murder of Robert Wone, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call (888) 919-2746. Follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to ...

May 22, 202459 min

The Unsolved Murder of Robert Wone – Part 7

We begin our analysis of the unsolved murder of Robert Wone, a Washington, DC attorney, who was murdered on August 2, 2006, while staying the night at the home of a college friend. If you have any information about the murder of Robert Wone, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call (888) 919-2746. Follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to mor...

May 15, 202458 min

The Unsolved Murder of Robert Wone – Part 6

In this episode, we discuss the 911 call placed from 1509 Swann Street NW, Washington, D.C., on August 2, 2006, at 11:49 p.m. If you have any information about the murder of Robert Wone, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call (888) 919-2746. Follow The Consult: Real FBI Profilers on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to more of John's music on Spotify . For ...

May 08, 20241 hr 26 min

The Unsolved Murder of Robert Wone – Part 5

This is the third and final part of our discussion with David Greer and Craig Brownstein, the Editors of the Who Murdered Robert Wone website. We continue our discussion of the suspects and evidence; exploration of theories; and the challenges that lie ahead in this case. For more information, visit: Who Murdered Robert Wone . If you have any information about the murder of Robert Wone, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you c...

May 01, 20241 hr 12 min

The Unsolved Murder of Robert Wone – Part 4

David Greer and Craig Brownstein, the Editors of the Who Murdered Robert Wone website, join us again as we continue our analysis of the unsolved murder of Robert Wone. In this episode, we continue to explore the complex relationships between the three suspects residing at 1509 Swann Street NW, at the time of the murder on the night of August 2, 2006. We also discuss the evidence, and David and Craig’s impressions from the trial. For more information, visit, please visit: Who Murdered Robert Wone...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 7 min

The Unsolved Murder of Robert Wone – Part 3

In today’s episode, David Greer and Craig Brownstein, the Editors of the Who Murdered Robert Wone website, join us as we delve deep into the perplexing case of the murder of Robert Wone. In this episode, we explore the intricate relationships between the three individuals residing at 1509 Swann Street NW, shedding light on the events leading up to that fateful night on August 2, 2006. For more information, please visit: Who Murdered Robert Wone . If you have any information about the murder of R...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 1 min
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