When I started researching today’s case, I thought I was going to cover it as part of our solved cold cases episode. But as I dug into the case, it became something bigger. This episode covers the murder of Kala Williams and the disappearance of Heather Higgins from Spokane, Washington. Connect With Us! Audio Editing/Mastering Provided by: Jonathan Mejia-Naveda (Email: jontheeditor96@gmail.com) ______________ Sources: https://apnews.com/article/b003f64241224265b701858112c3bbaa The deaths of two ...
Jun 30, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Today's episode takes us to Gresham, Oregon where we discuss the tragic and senseless murder of a loving mother. This is the case of Annastasia Hester. Sponsor: The Black Umbrella https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer ----------------------------------- Sources: Idaho woman accused of killing her husband's ex-wife Ex-husband arrested as co-conspirator in murder of Gresham woman Who Killed Annie Hester? 'Dateline' Has Details Woman gets life in prison for stabbing to death husband's former wife An...
Jun 23, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 5
I can’t breathe. Those words have been heard around the world after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "I can’t breathe" has become a rallying cry for African Americans across the country. I want to be perfectly clear from the outset: it doesn’t matter whether someone has a criminal record or not; no one deserves to be deprived of the ability to breathe, in the street, with such callous disregard for human life. Black Lives Matter. But before George Floyd, in fact, just 3 month...
Jun 16, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 4
For today's episode, we're covering three previously cold cases in the Pacific Northwest that were recently been solved, mostly through DNA evidence/technology. This episode covers the cases of Sarah Yarborough, Jennifer Brinkman, and Stacy & Jacob Dewey. https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer __________________________________ Sources: Man found guilty in 1991 cold-case murder of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough Patrick Leon Nicholas found guilty of killing 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough in 1991 | ...
Jun 09, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This episode covers 6 cases of MMIWG in the Pacific Northwest including Lisa Briseno, Roxanne Fleming, Rosenda Strong, Rosalita Longee, Leona Kinsey, and Ada Brown. *TIP INFORMATION* 1) Lisa Briseno: Contact 503-823-0446 2) Roxanne Fleming: Contact BC Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 3) Rosenda Strong: Contact Yakama Nation Tribal Police at 509-865-2933 or the FBI at 509-990-0857 and reference case no. 18-010803 4) Rosalita Longee: Contact Yakima Tribal...
Jun 02, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 2
May 25th was National Missing Children's Day. It's hard to imagine anything more scary for a parent than having their child go missing. But what if it's the parents who are responsible for the child's disappearance? Join us for this episode where we discuss the disappearances of Sky Metawala and Oakley Carlson. **TIP INFORMATION** Oakley Carlson: Contact Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office at 360-533-8765 or 360-964-1729 or email sodetectives@co.grays-harbor.wa.us. Sky Metawala: Contact Bellevue Polic...
May 26, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
**This case was originally a Patreon requested release.** Flight 21 remains the largest unsolved mass murder in British Columbia's history. https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2023•17 min
For the final episode of season 2, we head to British Columbia for our first cult (the Saints of Bountiful) aka the Canadian version of Warren Jeffs. Stay tuned for season 3 coming 5/26! Sponsor: Aloha Ellie ----------------------------- Sources: Warren Jeffs And Life In The Fundamentalist Mormon Church Called FLDS 'It needs to be stopped': Bountiful, B.C., leader's ex-wife welcomes polygamy ruling B.C. polygamists Winston Blackmore and James Oler sentenced to house arrest ‘The cults won,’ anti-...
Apr 21, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 10
TW: MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE & POLICE BRUTALITY Today's episode covers two hot button topics: mental health and excessive police force. We head to Portland, Oregon to discuss the killing of Aaron Campbell by officer Ronald Frashour. We also examine the Department of Justice investigation into the Portland Police bureau's use of force against the mentally ill. This episode is dedicated to Aaron Campbell, his mother Marva, his kids, and the rest of the Campbell family. Sponsors: BEPD Shop - use c...
Apr 14, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Today's episode covers the wrongful conviction of Ian Simmers. We also discuss the Reid technique and its controversial application to juvenile interrogations. Sponsor: Help You Find.Me - use promo code WINSTON10 to save 10% on your order! ----------------- Sources: Judge won’t dismiss lawsuit from WA man imprisoned for 23 years in murder he didn’t commit Washington state man exonerated of murder files lawsuit Ian Simmers - National Registry of Exonerations Exonerated after 23 years in prison, m...
Apr 07, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 8
TW: Cyberbullying, Sexual Exploitation, and Suicide Today’s episode takes us to British Columbia. At the center of our story is Amanda Todd. Amanda started using an online video chat to meet new people over the internet. She was flattered by the compliments she received. Unfortunately, Amanda also encountered a relentless stranger who wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. Sponsor: Spooky Babe Stickers - Use discount code WINNIE20 Connect with Us! ------------------------ Cyberbullying can be against...
Mar 31, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This episode was originally a Patreon mini episode back in January 2022. At that time, there wasn't a lot of information about the case. But since then, Michael Wolfe pled guilty to the murders of Karissa & Billy Fretwell. So we re-recorded the episode and included as much information as we could possibly find about Karissa and her son Billy. Sponsor: Everything Doggo (Use code WINSTON15 to get 15% off your order!) ------------------------------ **Sources** Karissa Fretwell murder: Michael W...
Mar 24, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 6
While you wait for the 2nd half of Season 2 to drop, here's a bonus episode from our Patreon collection! Stay tuned: part 2 of Season 2 drops 3/24! Source: Seattle's Forgotten Serial Killer ----------- MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2023•35 min
TW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT Today's episode covers the rape and murder of Susi Larsen. This case was solved and prosecuted in 1998 but in 2015, the defendant (Billy Oatney, Jr.) was granted a new trial. Tune in now to hear why Oatney was granted a new trial and to find out how the 2nd trial (which just concluded on 2/7/23) turned out. *Sources* https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/billy-oatney-susi-larsen-murder-trial-1996-appeal/283-5b824cfb-924f-4cff-9a70-4173f2eb34ae https://www.kgw.c...
Feb 24, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This is a re-recorded Patreon episode about one of the deadliest serial killers in the history of Washington State: Gary Ridgway (aka the Green River Killer). Like our episode on Robert Pickton, the primary focus of this episode is the victims, two of whom remain unidentified. Please share the composite sketch on your social media pages so we can help Bones 17's family find their daughter. Composite Sketch Sponsor: Spooky Babe Stickers (use code WINNIE20 for a discount and freebie!) | Instagram ...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 4
TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today's case takes us to Milton, Washington to discuss the tragic murder of Wendi Traynor at the hands of her estranged partner, Josh Ellis. This episode is dedicated to Wendi Traynor and her family. Domestic Violence Hotline ------------------------- *Sources* Murder conviction overturned due to use of racist stereotype News Tribune Komo News WA Court Opinion Ex-BF Charged in Death of Milton Woman If you suspect domestic violence say something News Observer Bail set at $1 ...
Feb 10, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Barry Washington, Jr. was just 22 years old when he was shot and killed during a bar fight. Although his killer would argue that race had nothing to do with the shooting, the racial slurs his killer used shortly before shooting him, the characterization of Barry as a "big, angry Black man," and the fact that Barry was an unarmed Black man all speak to the contrary. This case highlights the racist undertones of Oregon and the modern lynchings of Black men - killed simply because of the color of t...
Feb 03, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
TW: Mentions of suicide and miscarriage This episode covers the mysterious death of Ronda Reynolds: did she take her own life or was she the victim of a homicide? **Sources** RCW 36.24.020: Inquests—Jury—Venue—Payment of costs Why Modern Medical Examiners Don't Hold Inquests 48 Hours: Coroner's inquest in 1998 death of Ronda Reynolds - CBS News Former trooper Ronda Reynolds death ruled homicide Husband in notorious Lewis County murder case to leave job as school principal Husband of slain ex-tro...
Jan 27, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This is the last episode of season one and the last episode of 2022! This episode was previously recorded with Lacey from the United States of Murder podcast! It's a really interesting case and we had so much fun recording another Oregon case with Lacey! Be sure to check out United States of Murder - you won't be disappointed! And stay tuned for season 2 of our show! We'll be back on 1/27/23! Sources: "Finishing Machine" by Mike Arnold & Emilia Gardner ------------- PATREON MERCH INSTAGRAM T...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This is the second installment of our "Missing in the PNW" series. This episode covers the disappearances of Roxann Tolson, Misty Copsey, and Michael Vaughan. TIP INFORMATION: Roxann Tolson - Contact Post Falls PD at 208-773-3517 Misty Copsey - Contact Puyallup PD at 253-770-3343 Michael Vaughan - Contact Fruitland PD at findmichael@fruitland.org Sources ————————— PATREON MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Dec 25, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This episode is the third installment of our "Missing in the PNW" series. We head to Oregon and British Columbia to cover 6 missing persons cases. As always, please share these cases to bring more awareness to them. Cases covered: Casey Bohun, Sylvia Apps, Alissa McCrann, Fauna Frey, Michael Bryson, Amber Manthorne TIP INFORMATION: 1) Casey Bohun: Delta Major Crimes Section at 604-946-4411 2) Sylvia Apps: Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 3) Alissa McCrann: Portland Police Bureau 503 823-0400 4)...
Dec 03, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode takes us back to Oregon where Winston and I tell you about 4 unsolved murders from the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood where I grew up going to church with my grandparents. A motive has only been identified in ONE of these cases. ZERO suspects or persons of interest have been identified by law enforcement in all four cases. TIP INFORMATION: Marquise Moore - Contact Detective Jeff Sharp at 503-823-9773 Josh Jeffries, Michael Olson, & Paul Krekeler - Contact 503-823-HELP or subm...
Nov 11, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILD ABUSE Last month was Domestic Violence Awareness month. For today's episode, we head to Oregon to discuss a nuanced issue in domestic violence cases: when a victim kills her abuser. How should the law/criminal justice system treat these "offenders?" Do they deserve the same level of criminal culpability as someone who doesn't have a history of physical/emotional/mental/financial abuse? Let us know your thoughts over in our Facebooks discussion group or on social...
Nov 04, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 4
A special mash-up of true crime and Halloween! Winston and I head to Boise, Idaho to tell you about the murder of Preston Murr and the possibly haunted house at 805 W Linden St. Small Business Promo: Raising Wolvez --- PATREON MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE Today's episode takes us to Oregon, specifically Highway 20, where we cover a serial killer who was preying on young women and girls from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. We'll also discuss the unsolved murder of Kelly Disney - was she also a victim of this serial killer? TIP INFO: Please contact Ron Benson at 541-265-0271 or Linda Snow at 541-265-0284 Small Business Promos: The Art of Jo Nicholson & 4EVRGRN PNW --- PATREON MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK h...
Oct 21, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This is our live episode from the PNW True Crime Fest. Because this episode was recorded live, no editing has been done for this episode; thank you for your understanding! Please share this case with your friends, family, and co-workers. We want to bring answers to Autumn's family. We’d like to sent a huge, heartfelt thank you to Autumn’s sister Jeanine and the family’s private investigator Brent Campbell for taking the time to do interviews with me about Autumn. I would not have been able to do...
Oct 10, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Check out our small business recommendation for this episode: MCreativeJ! You can also find her on Instagram! She graciously donated one of her PNW Mountain kits for our raffle at the PNW True Crime Fest! Podcast Promo: PNW Haunts & Homicides -- Alex’s Resources: https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/helen-gillings/ https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/2018/02/06/cold-case-helen-s-light-still-shines-so-let-me-tell-you-her-story.html https://truecrimerealtimepod.com/2019/08/25/8-murdered-helen-gill...
Sep 21, 2022•2 hr 9 min
TW: CRIMES INVOLVING CHILDREN; SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE We made it to episode 50! Thank you so much for all your listens, downloads, and support over the past two years! We're so grateful for all of you! Episode 50 takes us to Tacoma, Washington to tell you about two previously linked and unsolved cases that were recently solved through DNA testing. This is the case of Michella Welch and Jenni Bastian. Be sure to check out our small business recommendation for this episode: Moody Molly Designs! Email...
Aug 26, 2022•24 min
TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/CHILD MOLESTATION/GRAPHIC VIOLENCE For this episode, Winston and I head to Spokane, Washington to tell you about the Spokane serial killer: Robert Yates, Jr. (Apologies for my nasally voice and paper rustling!) Sources --- MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2022•39 min
Earlier this week, we had to say goodbye to our beloved Aussie named Oakley. Because of this, we were unable to record a new episode. However, we are sharing a previously recorded Patreon episode. TW: RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT Sources coming soon... --- PATREON MERCH INSTAGRAM TWITTER WEBSITE FACEBOOK https://linktr.ee/truecrimecatlawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2022•14 min
