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The Fall Line: True Crime

The Fall Line®www.thefalllinepodcast.com
True crime podcasting often forgets that, underneath the gore and sensationalism, there are real people, real families, and real justice waiting to be served.  The Fall Line® focuses on ethical, deep-dive coverage of the cold cases of missing people, unsolved homicides, and unidentified persons called John and Jane Does.  Intensive research and in-depth interviews with families, law enforcement, and experts tell the stories of victims and survivors you’ve never heard of. . . and why their cases were ignored in the first place.
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Episodes

Trailer: Glynn & Richland County Jane Does

In this season, we look at the cases of two unidentified women--one of whom was classified as a "living Jane Doe" before her death at the South Carolina State Mental Hospital in 1982. The other, a woman found in Glynn County, GA, in 1990, may have some relationship to one of the man I-95 murder series that have occurred along the United States' East Coast. Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can pur...

Apr 29, 20204 min

The Murder of Cynthia Prioleau, Part 2

In this two-part miniseries, we cover the case of a young woman killed in Atlanta, GA in the early 1990s--and how her death is overshadowed by a local legend, We talk to the friends who were with her at the time, interview law enforcement, and discuss where her case stands today. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://w...

Apr 22, 202035 minSeason 7Ep. 6

The Murder of Cynthia Prioleau, Part 1

In this two-part miniseries, we cover the case of a young woman killed in a parking-lot shooting Atlanta, GA in 1995--and how her death is now overshadowed by a local legend. We talk to the friends who were with her at the time, interview law enforcement, and discuss where her case stands today. The host was experiencing a bout chronic laryngitis at the time of recording, so apologies for a rougher vocal performance. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/...

Apr 15, 202037 minSeason 7Ep. 5

Carolina Girls, Part 4: Missing and Murdered

In the final episode of the Carolina Girls series, we begin with the kidnapping and murder of Malakia Logan of Greenwood, South Carolina, and then delve into the disappearance of Aaliyah Bell of Rock Hill--the most recent case we've ever covered on The Fall Line. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepod...

Apr 08, 202043 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Carolina Girls, Part 3: An Open Case

In Part 3 of the Carolina Girls series, we begin with a vignette on Shakeima Cabbagestalk, who disappeared in the 1990s, and NiShan Huff, an honors graduate who was murdered in her own apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Both cases remain open--but could be solved. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefall...

Mar 31, 202047 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Carolina Girls, Part 2, Missing and Murdered

In part two of the Carolina Girls series, we conclude the story of North Carolinian Brittany Locklear, who was kidnapped and murdered in 1998, and discuss the disappearance of another girl--Eva DeBruhl--whose case was, for a time, tied to Henry Lee Lucas. Part three out next week. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://...

Mar 25, 202040 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Carolina Girls, Part 1: Missing and Murdered

In this episode, the first of a four-part series, we tell the stories of a number of missing and murdered girls and women from the Carolinas, both contemporary and historical. We touch on the stories of Asha Degree, Sherri Lee Truesdale, and begin our two-episode coverage of Brittany Locklear, a five-year-old kidnapped from the bus stop outside her own house. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Pat...

Mar 18, 202041 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Trailer: Carolina Girls—Missing and Murdered

Season Seven of The Fall Line premieres on March 18th with a four-episode series covering cases of missing and murdered women and girls in the Carolinas. Made up of multiple vignettes and a primary case per episode, this series highlights cases that, while solvable, have languished without concentrated public attention. Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething....

Mar 11, 20202 min

The Cedartown Jane Doe, Part 2: The Trial

The conclusion in a two-part series covers the most complex case we’ve ever presented. It highlights a Jane Doe found in Polk County, Georgia, who remains unidentified even though her killer has been prosecuted. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://o...

Mar 04, 202037 minSeason 6Ep. 4

The Cedartown Jane Doe, Part 1: The Fire

This two-part series covers the most complex case we’ve ever presented--and highlights a Jane Doe found in Polk County, Georgia, who remains unidentified even though her killer has been prosecuted. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething...

Feb 26, 202046 minSeason 6Ep. 3

The Beaufort County Jane Doe, Part 2: The Way Forward

The conclusion to our coverage of the South Carolina case of the Beaufort County Jane Doe. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething.threadless.com/collections/the-fall-line-podcast Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with re...

Feb 19, 202046 minSeason 6Ep. 2

The Beaufort County Jane Doe Part 1: A Woman Found

In this series, we explore the 1995 case of a Jane Doe found in Beaufort County, SC, and speak with an investigator determined to identify her. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething.threadless.com/collections/the-fall-line-podcast Writ...

Feb 12, 202042 minSeason 6Ep. 1

The Murder of Gregory Montgomery, Part 2

Two-part miniseries covering the story of a young man who was killed in Atlanta in 1987 -- just hours after Thanksgiving day. The episodes explore far-reaching effects on his family, their history in Atlanta, and why the suspect in the case has never been prosecuted. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllin...

Dec 18, 201939 minSeason 5Ep. 7

The Murder of Gregory Montgomery, Part 1

Just a note: the host was ill during the weeks of recording. We apologize for any remaining hoarseness. Two-part miniseries covering the story of a young man, killed in Atlanta in 1987 -- just hours after Thanksgiving day. The episodes explore far-reaching effects on his family, their history in Atlanta, and why it seemed that the suspect in the case had never been arrested or prosecuted. In Part 1, we discuss what we then believed to be the facts of the case--until new information came in 24 ho...

Dec 11, 201940 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Case Updates

In this special episode, The Fall Line updates you on cases from seasons 1-5, including interviews with families who have participated, plus information on what's coming next for the show — regular releases and premium content in 2020. Donna Green's genealogy was funded in less than twelve hours! Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our source...

Nov 27, 201950 minSeason 5Ep. 5

The Disappearance of Shy'Kemmia Pate, Part 4

The final episode of this four-part series, we discuss where the case stands now and how social media might help Shy'Kemmia's case. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething.threadless.com/collections/the-fall-line-podcast Written, researc...

Aug 28, 201932 minSeason 5Ep. 4

The Disappearance of Shy'Kemmia Pate, Part 3

In episode three of this four-part series, suspects and other area predators--and victims--are examined. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething.threadless.com/collections/the-fall-line-podcast Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah N...

Aug 21, 201951 minSeason 5Ep. 3

The Disappearance of Shy'Kemmia Pate Part 2: No Direction Home

In episode two of this four-part series, the investigation and the immediate aftermath of Shy'Kemmia Pate's disappearance are examined. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething.threadless.com/collections/the-fall-line-podcast Written, res...

Aug 14, 201944 minSeason 5Ep. 2

The Disappearance of Shy'Kemmia Pate Part 1

On September 4, 1998, Shy’Kemmia Pate vanished from her hometown of Unadilla, Georgia. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestrangething.threadless.com/collections/the-fall-line-podcast Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with resear...

Aug 07, 201939 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Updated: Dennis Doe and Christmas Doe: Dennis Doe IDENTIFIED

In this remastered re-release of our 2019 episode on the 1988 Ware County Jane Doe known as “Christmas Doe” and the now-identified former John Doe known as “Dennis Doe,” William DaShawn Hamilton, found in Dekalb County, GA, in 1999. Listen for just-released updates in his case and the full details of both investigations. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Remastered by Scott Stronach Sources at our website:...

Apr 24, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Updated: Julie Doe

Update 2022: We provide updates on our coverage of Julie Doe, an unidentified decedent and probable homicide victim found along a Florida highway in 1988. Julie was a trans woman assumed to be cisgender until 2015; since its inception, the Trans Doe Task Force has worked to amplify her case and actively seek her loved ones and chosen family in hopes of resolving her case. In addition, The DNA Doe Project is actively seeking volunteers to upload their DNA to GEDmatch in hopes of identifying Julie...

Apr 17, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Unsolved Murders: Robert Martin & Tracey Thompson

Two unsolved murders, two counties 20 minutes apart, two years in between--and no answers into the hallmark "overkill" beatings of two members of the LGBTQ+ community--including a trans woman and a gender-nonconforming gay man. Special content advisory by Jadzia Axelrod. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefal...

Apr 10, 201956 minSeason 4Ep. 2

The Murder of Elia Banderas

In the days before January 1st, 1996, a housekeeper at a luxury Atlanta hotel was murdered—in broad daylight. Just months later, a guest is beaten to death, in the same hotel, also during the day. Housekeeping staff are the invisible gears that keep hotels running smoothly—but at what cost? *Note: after the recording of this episode, a new suit was filed in the Mangham case. Content advisement by Dr. Marcela Fuentes. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/...

Apr 03, 20191 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 1

The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 6

What happens if a person believes they are a missing child--or pretends to believe? And for children who are recovered: what comes next? Stories from recent and not-so-recent history are interlaced with stories of the men who have come forward to say they might be Raymond Green. Carlina White, Kamiyah Mobley, and other recovered abductees and their families are discussed, and Donna Green returns to reflect on her experiences with a German man who believed he was Raymond. Thanks to Josh Hallmark:...

Jan 16, 201941 minSeason 3Ep. 6

The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 5

*Re-uploaded due to processing error--sorry for the trouble! This episode explores the psychology and motivations of infant abductors, and expands to discuss both Grady cases and others in our nation. Fetal abduction is discussed, so listener discretion advised. Thanks to forensic psychologist Dr. Jenny Johnson and NCMEC's Angeline Hartmann for participating. Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can ...

Jan 09, 201951 minSeason 3Ep. 5

The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 4

Episode four details kidnappings that took place in 1989 and 1993; one of the infants is still missing today. Bibliography for this episode available on website. For more information, support, and resources for persons affected by mental illness, visit https://www.nami.org . Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.th...

Dec 19, 201839 minSeason 3Ep. 4

The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 3

This episode details the kidnapping--and eventual recovery--of Shanta Alexander, kidnapped from Atlanta hospital Grady Memorial when she was just 12 hours old. Please contribute to Raymond Green's Reward Fund here: https://www.gofundme.com/looking-for-raymond-greene-nonprofit Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.t...

Dec 12, 201845 minSeason 3Ep. 3

The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 2

Episode 2: Raymond focuses on the 1978 kidnapping of a five-day-old infant, Raymond Green, whose kidnapper gained his mother's trust when she managed to sneak onto the Grady maternity ward. His mother, Donna Green, has been searching for him ever since. Thanks to Donna Green for background on her early life from her nearly completed book, Coming From a Place. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Pat...

Dec 05, 201845 minSeason 3Ep. 2

The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 1

This episode introduces the season's cases and the city of Atlanta circa 1978-1996, where seven babies born at Grady Memorial Hospital would kidnapped--beginning with Raymond Green, son of Donna Green. Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Fall Line Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast Find our sources here: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Merch can purchased here: https://onestranget...

Nov 28, 201829 minSeason 3Ep. 1

The Disappearance of Monica and Michael Bennett, Part 4

Episode 4: wraps up our four-part series on the disappearance of Monica and Michael Bennett, who went missing in Brunswick, GA on the evening of June 21st, 1989. We speak to the siblings’ sister, a criminology professor and student who looked into the case, and reflect on the current status of the case. Engineered by Encompass Podcast Studio/Music by RJR/Content advisement by Winter Wheeler/remastered by Scott Stronach Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/title...

Dec 04, 201730 minSeason 2Ep. 4
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