Mile Marker 181

Murder, or a freak accident? Cover-up, or just rumors? On November 19th, 2011, after a night out with "friends", Jaleayah Davis was struck by her own car and found laying in the passing lane of I-77. Her car? Found 3/10 of a mile north of her body. Her clothes? Found laying over the guardrail. Her friends? The granddaughter of a former sheriff, and the son of a former police officer. The rumors? Running wild.

Rank #1: There at the 181.
What happened the night Jaleayah Davis was killed? Who found her? What happened next?Music: Flowing Bells by Daniel Birch http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/ It's a Mystery by Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/milemarker181)

Rank #2: What Anna Had To Say.
A woman named Anna comes forward with some interesting information. Is she telling the truth? How easily can we debunk her story? And... what if we can't? Music:Flowing Bells by Daniel Birch http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/ Not Alone by Lee Rosevere. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/milemarker181)

Don't Talk to Strangers

Don’t talk to Strangers – The Oakland County Child Murders is a limited run podcast focused on nine child murders that took place in and around south Oakland County between January 1, 1976 and March 16, 1977. Four of these murders appear to be the work of an as yet unidentified serial killer known as the Oakland County Child Killer.

Rank #1: Episode 1 - The Babysitter Murders.
The “Babysitter Murders” is a series of three murders, one in Wayne County, one in Macomb County and one in Oakland County. Two of the victims were babysitting young children when they were assaulted and murdered. Law enforcement would go on to close all three cases. --------------------------------------------- Find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Dont-talk-to-strangers-2155270714737928/  Visit us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/DTTSPodcast/

Rank #2: Episode 5 - Kristine Mihelich.
On January 2, 1977 10 year old Kristine Mihelich stopped by Hartfield Bowling lanes before heading to 7-11 where she purchased a magazine, some candy and a drink. Then Kristine disappeared.

Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers

When 19-year old Jessica Chambers is horrifically murdered, set on fire in her car, her rural Mississippi community is rocked. As investigators work to figure out who could have done this and why, there’s an onslaught of online sleuths digitally descending on this grieving community wreaking havoc and placing blame. Finally, after a 14-month investigation, there’s a surprise arrest and trial of the accused with an ending that sends shockwaves once again. Hosted by Beth Karas. 

Rank #1: Episode #7 - The Retrial.
Quinton Tellis, charged with setting Jessica Chambers on fire, faces his second jury in two years. In the final episode of this series, host Beth Karas highlights what’s new in the retrial as prosecutors and defense attorneys go head to head once again in the case that has incited division throughout the local community and across social media. Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers premiers Saturday, September 15, at 7pm ET/PT on Oxygen.

Rank #2: Episode #6 - The Jury Deliberates.
Host Beth Karas discusses the prosecution’s cell phone evidence with engineer and cell phone technology expert Ben Levitan who gives his own analysis of the cell phone evidence tying Quinton Tellis to the murder of Jessica Chambers. Plus, the jury then hears closing arguments and retires to deliberate whether Tellis is guilty of murdering Jessica Chambers by setting her and her car on fire.Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers premiers Saturday, September 15, at 7pm ET/PT on Oxygen.

Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek Season 1 is focused on the disappearance of a young mother of two in Tenino WA. Nancy Moyer disappeared in 2009 from this small town. just south of Seattle WA. Follow along with host, James Baysinger as he tackles this unsolved missing person case.

Rank #1: Dry Bones.
James is able to track down Aaron Johns and discuss why he left the country. This is something Detective Elkins and private investigator Fred Doughty have been unable to do. James also looks into a former Tenino police officer who is considered a person of interest. Things are starting to shake up and James now looks to Tenino PD and Thurston County Sheriffs Department for answers.

Rank #2: Discrepancies.
James gets his first break in the case and finds new information detectives were unaware about. Unfortunately, all parties involved have different testimonies about this break. There’s no way around it, James speaks with Nancy’s family about this.

Going West: True Crime

Heath and Daphne discuss haunting details of different disappearance and murder cases week by week.

Rank #1: Diane Downs // 3.
On May 19, 1983 at 10:30pm, Diane Downs enters an emergency room bay in Springfield, Oregon. Her three children were in the backseat of her car covered in blood. They had all been shot point blank. 9 months later, Diane is sentenced to life in prison for the crime. So, what happened that fateful night and why? This is the case of Diane Downs.

Rank #2: Dorothy Jane Scott // 4.
Most of us have seen the story of stalkers in movies and TV. The people waiting patiently in the shadows for the right time to strike. The unknown voices over the phone taunting their victim. In 1980 this becomes a tragic reality for a young mother in Anaheim, California. This is the unsolved case of Dorothy Jane Scott.

Route 29 Stalker

Between the years of 1996-2014, an unusually high number of women have fallen victim to disappearances and murders along the Route 29 corridor in Virginia calling the suspect the... Route 29 Stalker.

Rank #1: March 2nd, 1996.
Alicia Showalter Reynolds was last seen on March 2nd, 1996 at approximately 7:30 am in Baltimore, Maryland when she said goodbye to her husband Mark. She had made plans with her mother to spend the day shopping in Charlottesville, Virginia. When she did not arrive as promised her mother grew increasingly concerned, and as the hours passed, they knew something was amiss.

Rank #2: Larry Breeden.
We layout the timeline for the transformation from Larry Breeden to the Route 29 Stalker. A survivors account and a new contact emerges along with new information surfacing.  

Secrets True Crime

True crime serial podcast about the disappearance of Susan Osborne and her 14 year old son, Evan Chartrand

Rank #1: The Eric Cates & Gypsy Story.
On March 21, 2015, 32 year old Eric Cates and his beloved dog, Gypsy, were found murdered behind the old Empire School in the tiny Walker County town of Empire, AL. Hunters found their bodies burned in the cab of Eric’s truck. Their murders remain unsolved even though the crime is rumored to have been witnessed by a large crowd of people. In Season 2 of Secrets True Crime, Amber and private investigator, Michael Fleming with Echo 7 Foxtrot, LLCwill be digging into this case to help find who murdered Eric and Gypsy.

Rank #2: The Disappearance.
On Memorial Day 2017, Susan Osborne and her 14 year old son Evan Chartrand disappeared from their home in the small community of Holtville, AL.  Investigators have stated they currently have only 1 person of interest in their disappearance, Susan's husband, Jerry Osborne.

Real Life Real Crime

Twisted, gruesome, evil, sometimes funny but always true:Real Life Real Crime is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Woody Overton and Jim Rathmann.In each show, Woody and Jim go in depth into cases they have worked personally to give the audience their exclusive perspective and personal knowledge of real cases they worked during their careers.Warning: this podcast will dive into extremely detailed, graphic and uncomfortable topics.

Rank #1: Who Murdered Courtney Coco.
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody and Jim begin an investigative series titled "Who Murdered Courtney Coco" in which they investigate the 15 year old cold case of the murder of Courtney Coco. This episode is an unedited and emotional phone conversation Woody and Jim have with Courtney's mom, Stephanie.

Rank #2: Screwdriver Red.
"The Awakening" is the first of a four part series entitled "Screwdriver Red" in which Woody tells the story that covers the career of a true monster who began killing and terrorizing as early as 1993 and as recent as 2018. Woody says this monster is without a doubt one of the most evil criminals he ever dealt with face to face.

MURDERISH

MURDERISH is a true crime podcast that delves into true stories of murder, disappearances and other creepy events. Also featured on the podcast are in-depth interviews with high-profile people in the true crime community. This podcast will take you on a deep-dive journey through interesting cases, beginning the date of the crime and ending with the courtroom verdict. If you are fascinated by true crime, and all that embodies the genre, this podcast will appeal to you. Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder-ish.

Rank #1: Christy McKendall Murder | MURDERISH Episode 006.
In April of 2002, the body of a young female was found floating in an abandoned well.  Christy McKendall had been reported missing days earlier after leaving her apartment with three boys, whom she considered friends.  Those “friends” would betray Christy in the most tragic way imaginable.  The details surrounding this murder are especially heinous.  Listener discretion is advised. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page!  If you’d like to support the Podcast, and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish     Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/          Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Send comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com Interested in advertising your company, or podcast, on MURDERISH?  Shoot me an email, or click here for more info: https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH MURDERISH merch now available at two online stores: Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ | TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I Intro to this episode provided by: Blood on the Rocks podcast (listen & subscribe!) Episode sponsors: True Crime Magazine | Go to www.TheCrimeMag.com/Murderish for an exclusive offer for Murderish podcast listeners! Sudio Sweden | Go to https://goo.gl/HtsHNS and use the code MURDERISH for 15% off! Research assistance for this story provided by: Heidi Bremer (thank you!) Sources for this story: L.A. Times, San Diego Daily Transcript, Highland Community News, San Diego Source, Web Sleuths, Google Groups (author Chris T. Nguyen) and Tara M. (phone interview). This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com.  Need a great audio editor?  John B. is your guy! Intro/Outro music in this episode: Paul Fitzgerald “jenuflec.”  Contact me at MurderishJami@gmail.com if you’re interested in working with Paul to create music for your podcast …or any project!

Rank #2: The Hendricks Murders | MURDERISH 016.
In November of 1983, a mother and her three children were found “hacked to death” in their Bloomington, Illinois family home. The prime suspect was the husband and father of the victims, David Hendricks. The prosecution would have you believe that David’s religion and desire to pursue other women were motives for the murders. The defense argued that the murders occurred as part of a robbery committed by an intruder, whose bloody footprint was found inside the home. After two trials, a final verdict was reached …and not everyone agrees that justice was served. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFollow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IPodcast promos by: Bloody Murder & Nature vs. Narcissism (subscribe, rate & review!).This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!Intro/Outro music in this episode created by: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Contact Nico at nico@wetalkofdreams.com or www.wetalkofdreams.com if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project!Murderish is part of the murder.ly True Crime network …”Podcasts to Die for.”Sources for this episode: The Daily Pantagraph, newspapers.com, The State Journal-Register, Chicago Tribune, hubpages.com, reddit.com, The News-Gazette.Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re murder-ish!

Lords of Death

Lords of Death explores the possibility that a serial killer operated undetected in Ohio in the late 1980s.

Rank #1: Chapter I: Wolf at the Door.
Homer Potts was stabbed to death in his home under mysterious circumstances on February 26, 1987. His wife, Lela, was found brutally stabbed to death in the same home 20 months later. As fear gripped the area, law enforcement failed to bring the culprits to justice. 30 years later these cases have both gone cold.  If you would like to support the show and gain access to exclusive content, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Thrasherbanks Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lordsofdeathpodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lordsofdeathpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/lordsofdeathpod?lang=en

Rank #2: UPDATE: Future of Lords of Death.
Announcement regarding the future of the podcast and investigation. If you would like to support the show and gain access to exclusive content, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Thrasherbanks Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lordsofdeathpodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lordsofdeathpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/lordsofdeathpod?lang=en

Suspicion

Three trials. Two husbands. One woman.Raynella Dossett Leath is a 70-year-old grandmother living quietly on a 15-acre farm in the Karns community of Knox County, Tennessee. Her life has been far from quiet. She has survived death – two husbands and a son – and prison. She might be a two-time "black widow" who had a third victim in her crosshairs. Despite being convicted once, she is a free woman. In "Suspicion," we will take you through the deaths of Leath's two husbands, her trials and how she managed to escape a life sentence.

Rank #1: II - Death in a Cow Pasture.
Raynella says her first husband, Ed Dossett, was killed in a cattle stampede on their farm. The medical examiner has a hard time getting an autopsy. The evidence raises questions on whether there was trampling at all.

Rank #2: IV - The Beloved Barber.
Detectives try to piece together what happened the morning David Leath died. Raynella shores up her alibi.If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. 1-88-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255.

True Crime Story Time

Every story has a message...

Rank #1: S1: The Story of Cassie Sainsbury.
Cassie Sainsbury was the 22 year old girl next door. But now she has swapped the family home for a prison cell. This is the story of how Cassie went from a small town girl to so much more. This is the story of Cassie Sainsbury. truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com Research sources: The Herald Sun

Rank #2: Bonus Episode: Robert's Story.
Robert Whitwell was 81. He was a grandfather and a well liked and respected man. Silver hair, glasses, and a warm and friendly smile. He was described as the perfect neighbour, a lovely man and a real gentleman. His neighbours knocked on Roberts door one day when he didn’t collect his morning paper, but there was no answer. They tried the handle and realised … it was unlocked. That is when they found him. This is Robert’s Story.  truecrimestorytimepodcast@gmail.com Production and editing by KINSHIP PRODUCTIONS kinshipacademyproductions@gmail.com Original music by Gabe Rizza at IICONIC CREATIVE gabe@iiconic.com Artwork by Joel Micah Harris jmharrisart@gmail.com

Why So Cold?

As we began to dive deeper into the cold cases that happened along Route 29 on the Route 29 Stalker podcast we discovered something.. That Route 29.. isn’t the only place with dark secrets.. So we’re bringing you a new series.. with longer more in depth stories...featuring new cases every episode.. there are too many families without a voice..that need closure..WE will be their voice.. Subscribe today to WHY SO COLD?..and help us keep these cases alive.

Rank #1: Why So Cold? - teaser.
As we began to dive deeper into the cold cases that happened along Route 29 on the Route 29 Stalker podcast we discovered something.. That Route 29.. isn’t the only place with dark secrets.. So we’re bringing you a new series.. with longer more in depth stories...featuring new cases every episode.. there are too many families without a voice..that need closure..WE will be their voice.. Subscribe today to WHY SO COLD?..and help us keep these cases alive.

Rank #2: James "Slim" Walker.
On April 7th, 2000 James D Walker aka "Slim" disappeared from a Food Lion parking lot in Bedford, Va.  He was never heard or seen from again.   

All Crime No Cattle

A conversational true crime podcast all about Texas hosted by natives Shea and Erin. We cover cases from the Lone Star State, big and small. New episodes drop weekly for your listening pleasure. Because crime is bigger in Texas, y'all.

Rank #1: Ep 2: Northside Patricide.
Shea describes the tortured life of a young man which ultimately leads to murder in North Richland Hills, Texas in 1997. Happy listening, and remember...crime is bigger in Texas y'all!https://twitter.com/ACNCpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/allcrimenocattle/https://www.instagram.com/allcrimenocattle/?hl=enMerch --> https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.comTip Jar --> https://www.paypal.me/AllCrimeNoCattle

Rank #2: Ep 62: The Murder of Stacey Stites and the Case Against Rodney Reed, Part 1.
On April 23rd, 1996 Stacey Stites was found murdered in Bastrop, Texas. Rodney Reed was arrested, charged, and condemned to death for her murder. Over the years many concerned organizations, celebrities, business owners, and humanitarians have argued that Rodney Reed is innocent of this crime. The ground swelling movement surrounding this case was an effective agent for action. This week an indefinite stay of execution has been ordered. In Part 1 of our coverage we discuss the state's case against Rodney Reed and the evidence used to link Reed to Stacey's murder. In Part 2 we will examine everything that went wrong in this case, including suppressed evidence, questionable forensic evidence, false testimony, and more. So join us as we push forward into this two part series.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/all-crime-no-cattle-podcast-shop?ref_id=9435. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

Pretend - a true crime documentary podcast

Pretend Radio is a documentary-style podcast about real people pretending to be someone else. I interview con artists, snake oil salesmen, undercover FBI agents—pretty much anyone living a lie.

Rank #1: S505: The Prank Call part 1.
Disclaimer: We will be talking about sexual abuse and other disturbing topics. Listener discretion is advised.Strip-search hoaxA prank caller pretending to be a police officer instructed fast-food managers to strip-search female employees forcing them to jog naked, do jumping jacks and perform other humiliating acts. He made more than 70 of these calls in the United States over a 12-year period.Why do we obey?Some of the managers were charged with rape and kidnapping as a result of these pranks. How could they fall for such a prank?The truth is, humans are programmed to respect authority. But why do we obey? In this episode, you'll hear real audio from Stanley Milgram's experiments on obedience and authority. The results are shocking.Bonus episodeDonna Summers, the manager from the McDonalds restaurant in Mount Washington, sued McDonald's for failing to warn her about the previous hoaxes. She asked for $50 million. She was awarded $1 million in punitive damages and $100,000 in compensatory damages.Listen to my conversation with her attorney Wendy Wagner.The Pranks part 1 BONUS (McDonalds Lawsuit)https://www.patreon.com/posts/pranks-part-1-30952858Links and sourceshttps://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2005/10/09/a-hoax-most-cruel-caller-coaxed-mcdonalds-managers-/28936597/https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/man-on-trial-for-kidnapping-rape/article_faeff508-246c-54db-8a66-15d121c5112d.htmlhttps://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2005/10/09/a-hoax-most-cruel-caller-coaxed-mcdonalds-managers-/28936597/https://web.archive.org/web/20090325234639/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15504125/CreditsToday’s show was written by Javier Leiva and edited by Molly Brock. Our theme music was written and composed by Joe Basile with TheChicken.net. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions and Podington Bear.Southern True Crime Podcast MeetupSaturday, October 26, 2019Tommy Condon’s Restaurant, Charleston, SCRSVP HERE Support for this episode is brought to you by HempFusionUse promo code PRETEND for 20% off of your first order and free shipping at hempfusion.com. Get HempFusion shipped anywhere in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: S501: The Sugar Daddy part 1.
1980s Prostitution in the Streets of DetroitBack in the 1980s, Mark Bando was a Detroit police officer working the streets of Detroit. His assignment was to keep tabs on women forced into prostitution, their pimps, and the sugar daddies who kept them in business. Dawn Spens was one of those women. We follow their interlaced story. Dawn’s sugar daddy was a prominent psychologist named Alan Canty. He would meet her for sex during his lunch break. This relationship went on for two years. Meanwhile, his wife Jan Canty didn’t know what was really going on. This rendezvous didn’t last forever. Hear how Alan Canty’s double life was exposed. Meet the charactersThe Sugar Daddy- Alan CantyThe Sex Worker- Dawn SpensThe Pimp- John “Lucky”LinksIf you enjoyed the story, check out Lowell Caufiel’s book titled Masquerade To learn more about Jan Canty's memoir go to www.jancantyphd.com Subscribe to PRETEND on your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play. This is part one of a two-part series. Subscribe to Patreon to listen to part two right now Support for this episode is brought to you by MyWallStAre you thinking about investing in the stock market but don’t know where to start? Check out MyWallSt. With MyWallSt, you’re in control. Invest what you can, when you can. They provide you with a shortlist of well-researched stocks with significant growth potential—and you decided which ones to invest in. Pretend listeners can access the entire MyWallSt app for free and use it for 30 days. Visit mywallst.com/pretend to download their app. CreditsThis episode was written and produced by Javier LeivaEdited by Molly BrockMusic by Blue Dot Sessions and Podington BearTheme music by Joe Basile and thechicken.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices