Ohio Valley True Crime

Ohio Valley True Crime

Rank #1: 003 Brenda Sue Schaefer .
This weeks case takes us to Louisville, KY. It's a case that happened when I was 4, but one that I grew up hearing about. It was a notorious case for the area. To this day, the case is told as a cautionary tale about how even the most guilty suspect can still get away with their crime. The 5th amendment of the constitution of the united states of america, reads in part “nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb”. In today's terms, it means that if you are found guilty if a crime like murder, you can't be tried for the same crime again. It keeps prosecutors from trying a case over and over until they find a jury willing to convict. It's meant to keep our system fair. But like they say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. In this case, that road lead to a home in Louisville, Ky. Where 1 person would die, and 2 people would get away with it, despite irrefutable proof being found But, as sometimes happens, karma had the final say. Brenda Sue Schaefer was 36 years old, loved by her family, friends, and coworkers. Born and raised in Louisville. Married right out of high school, the marriage only lasted 4 years, and the separation was hard on Brenda due to her strong religious beliefs. Afterwards, Brenda moved back in with her parents in a suburb outside of the main city. Her next serious relationship was with dentist Jim Rush, this relationship would last 8 years, but ended due to disagreements and Jim's drinking. In 1986, at age 34 Brenda's life took a turn, and unfortunately in a story that is all too familiar, red flags were ignored. Brenda met 48 year old Melvin Ignatow in September of 1986. He was the father of 3 grown children, and shared a house with his mother. No one in Brenda's life really understood what she saw in him, but for whatever reason, the relationship continued. After only two months of dating, Ignatow proposed to Brenda. Ignoring her doubts, Brenda agreed, but refused to set a date for a wedding. Afterwards as is usually the case, Ignatows true personality came out. He became more controlling and abusive as time went on. Most of which Brenda tried to keep hidden from everyone. Brenda, a catholic, weary from failures of past relationships, and wanting to make things work, made excuses for Mel's behavior. He would berate her for being frigid, wanted her to engage in sexual acts she wasn't comfortable with, and eventually would start giving her pills. Pills that made her forgot what happened the night before. Once, Brenda even awoke to find Ignatow holding a rag soaked in chloroform near her face. He claimed he was only trying to help her relax. Brenda eventually confided to friends. They told her to leave. They worried. Despite not knowing what was really going on, Brenda's family still deeply disliked Mel. He was arrogant and demanding. They wanted Brenda to leave. Brenda's boss, Dr Spalding, also saw part of this dark side. Ignatow would call Brenda repeatedly at work. Sometimes to yell at her. Brenda still stayed. Until 1988. 2 years into her relationship with Ignatow, Brenda had finally decided to leave. She had even started talking to her old boyfriend, Jim Rush again. Ignatow could sense the end was coming, and he was not going to allow it to happen. Not on Brenda's terms. Ignatow contacted his ex girlfriend, Mary Ann Shore. Shore, who had continued a sexual relationship with ignatow despite his being with Brenda, would be described by the media and everyone else as overweight and unattractive compared to the slim and pretty Brenda. I think this characterization is unfair. What made Shore ugly was her personality, not her looks. She was selfish, rude, and did whatever Ignatow wanted. Even the worst thing imaginable. For a month, Ignatow and Shore plotted what they would do to an unsuspecting Brenda. They dug a grave in the woods near Shores house that was 6 feet deep, got their stories straight, and Ignatow even went so far as to make a checklist of the things he wanted to do to Brenda before killing her. They finally put their plan into action on September 23rd, 1988. That day Brenda and Ignatow agreed to meet so that Brenda could return some jewelry and officially break off the relationship. Brenda ended up in Ignatows car, and Ignatow drove her to Shores house, claiming that he needed to pick something up. As soon as they entered the house, Shore locked the door behind them, and the assault began. While Shore took dozens of photos, Ignatow made Brenda strip, grovel, and repeat his pre prepared script. The assault began with Brenda being tied to a coffee table, beaten, sexually assaulted. Then taken to a bedroom, tied down, and sexually assaulted. The abuse and torture went on for hours. When Mel had finally checked everything off his list, he soaked a rag in chloroform and held it to Brenda's face until she was dead. Afterwards, she was tied into a fetal position, wrapped in garbage bags, and buried. At just 36 years old, just when she was finally ready to be free of her abusive relationship, Brenda Sue Schaefer was dead. But the indignity of what happened to her didn't stop with her death. The court system would deliver one last blow. It would shock a city, devastate Brenda's family, and reveal how easily some murderers can go free. Brenda's family immediately knew something was wrong. Brenda's mother, who at the time was suffering from lupus, stayed up most of the night waiting for Brenda to come home. It was unlike her to not show up when she said she would, and by 3am, her mother was deeply concerned. The next day, the 24th, Brenda's mother called Ignatow to see if he knew where Brenda was. Ignatow claimed he hadn't seen her since they parted company the previous day. Ignatow then contacted police to report Brenda missing. On September 25th, Brenda's car was found abandoned on the side of Interstate 65. One of the rear tires was flat, the windows were smashed, and the radio had been stolen. Where the car was found was only a half mile from Brenda's house. So police thought that had the car broken down, Brenda would have easily walked home. When police went to the family news to tell the family Brenda's car had been located, Brenda's brothers strongly suspected she was dead. They also thought they knew who did it. When Ignatow arrived at the family home to help figure out where Brenda could be, the family found his crying and concern fake. Weeks went by with no sign of Brenda. Her brother Tom, and his girlfriend Melinda went to police to inform them of their suspicions about Ignatows involvement. Before She went missing, Brenda had confided to Melinda that Ignatow had been sexually abusing her, and that she wanted out. Police did eventually interview Ignatow. When they met him at his house, they were surprised that Ignatow had already prepared a written list of the days events. Mel's timeline of that day went as follows: He claimed that Brenda picked him up around 3pm They went to boat show, but changed their minds because it was raining, and did not exit the car. Instead they parked and talked. Afterwards he said the two drove to an art fair, but once again did not exit the car. Eventually Brenda dropped him off at home and left. He hadn't seen her since. Ignatow even admitted he looked like a suspect. Police were extremely suspicious, but had no evidence or leads to go on. By february of 1989, the police had run out of leads. But the people in Brenda's life had not given up. Brenda's boss, Dr. Spalding, knew that Ignatow had killed Brenda. He even went on local news saying so. He didn't have any proof, but he knew. People in Louisville knew too. The local paper, the Courier journal printed an article pointing to Mel Ignatow. Frustrated that nothing was happening, Dr Spalding sent an anonymous letter to Ignatow in march of 1989. The letter threatened to kill Ignatow unless he revealed where Brenda's body was. Spalding was arrested, and charged with threatening Ignatow. In August of 1989 Mel was a witness in the trial of Spalding, Ignatow once again, under oath, claimed that he didn't know what had happened to Brenda. In the end, Spalding was fined $300. He was happy to pay. After that trial, in October of 1989, a little over a year since Brenda went missing, the local prosecutor decided to convene a grand jury and bring Ignatow in for questioning. This is where Ignatow would make his first mistake. During questioning, he mentioned Mary Ann Shore and that they had started their relationship again a month after Brenda vanished, something that the police weren't aware of before. Detective brought Shore in for questioning, but no matter what they said or tactics they used, even after failing a polygraph test. Shore still wasn't talking. Not yet. The grand jury decided to subpoena Shore. During questioning, Shore got caught in a lie after claiming she had only ever met Brenda once. This caused Shore to get up and flea the room. It all became to much for Shore and finally, during another round of questioning on Jan 9th 1990 she finally admitted that she had helped kill Brenda and knew where the body was. She took a deal, she would plead guilty to tampering with evidence if she showed police the location of Brenda's body, and helped them catch Ignatow by wearing a wire. Shore met with Ignatow and told him that the police had been pressuring her, and that she was worried the property behind her house would be developed soon. Ignatow was furious, and berated Shore, explaining to her how she should deal with the police. Telling her that the hole they dug was deep enough. No one would find it. He never actually mentioned the murder or Brenda. But police thought they had enough, and on January 19th 1990 they arrested Ignatow at his home. Despite thorough searches of Ignatow and Shores homes, no physical evidence was found that could tie ignatow to the murder. Later that day, Brenda's body was finally recovered. Her family finally knew what had happened to Brenda. 6 months later, Brenda’s mother finally succumbed to her battle with Lupus. 7 months after that, Brenda’s father died. Ignatows lawyer argued that his client wouldn't be able to get a fair trial in Louisville, so the judge agreed that the trial would be held in a different city about 100 miles away and the trial began in December of 1991. It did not go well for the prosecutor. Shore, they key witness, performed badly on the stand. Dressed inappropriately and laughing, she didn't come across as credible. Ignatows lawyer used her behavior and testimony to claim that she was the real murderer of Brenda. Since Brenda had been buried for over a year, the physical evidence on her body was gone, leaving the prosecutor with no evidence to tie Ignatow to the murder either. Ignatows lawyer also argued that the audio was bad, and that you couldn't tell exactly what Ignatow was referring to being buried. Ignatows lawyer proposed that his client was actually referring to a safe that his clint and shore had buried. For reasons that still confuse everyone else to this day, the jury only took 6 hours to decide that Melvin Ignatow was not guilty of murdering Brenda Sue Schaefer. He was cleared of all charges. On December 23rd, 1991, Ignatow left the court a free man. Louisville residents, the prosecutor, police, and even the judge were angry at the jurors. When pressed about their decision, the best reasoning the jurors had was that the case simply wasn't strong enough. Mary Ann Shore, following through with her plea, was sentenced to 5 years in prison in February of 1992. But prosecutors were not finished with Ignatow. Unable to convict him on murder, they decided to try and catch him on perjury charges. They charged him with perjury over his testimony in the murder trial. Detectives asked the new owners of Ignatows old house if they could search it again, but were denied. However luck would be on their side. Just a few days before Ignatows perjury trial began, a carpet installer working in Ignatows old house found an air vent hidden under some carpet. Inside he found something that would have changed the entire outcome of Ignatows murder trial. Inside the vent, wrapped in baggies, was the jewelry Brenda had taken to Ignatow the night of her murder. Along with the jewelry, dozens of rolls of undeveloped film. Police were called. After developing the film, which resulted in over 100 pictures, a terrifying timeline of Brenda's last few hours emerged. Pictures from the beginning, to the end, of Brenda's assault and torture were on the film. And although Ignatows face was never in the frame, police were able to match moles on his body to the ones in the pictures. Ignatow was convicted of perjury, and sentenced to 8 years in prison. During the sentencing, Ignatow made a statement admitting the the murder. During which he turned to the members of Brenda family in the court and said, “She died peacefully.” But due to having previously been in jail when he awaited his murder trial and good behavior, he was released after just 5 years. Prosecutors still weren't done. They charged him for perjury again for lying under oath in the trial against Brenda's boss, Dr Spalding. Ignatow was found guilty again, and sentenced to 9 years in prison. In 2004, Mary Ann Shore died while in hospice care at the age of 54. Ignatow was released in 2006 and lived in a house just 4 miles from where he had murdered Brenda. By all accounts, he was still as smug as ever but tried to keep to himself. In 2008, fate, karma, or whatever you call it, finally caught up to him. On September 1st, 2008, almost 20 years after he tied Brenda to a coffee table to rape and torture her, Melvin Ignatow was found dead in his apartment. Ignatow had bled to death, alone. He had fallen on his coffee table and cut open his head and arm. If you’re being abused and need help, you can contact the national domestic violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233. If you’ve been a victim of sexual assault or rape, even at the hands of your partner or spouse, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1 800 656 4673.

Rank #2: 08 Larissa Sam.
Larissa Sam went missing from Indianapolis Indiana in 2015

MurderCast

A killer true crime podcast about solved & unsolved murders.

Rank #1: MurderCast 003: Danny Casolaro.
In the early 90s, freelance journalist Danny Casolaro began an investigation for a story he called: The Octopus. His investigation led him to uncover corruption and criminal activity at the highest levels of the U.S. government. Did the tentacles of The Octopus pull him under the murky waters of a conspiracy? You are listening to MurderCast.

Rank #2: MurderCast 008: Adrienne Salinas.
Father’s Day, June 15th, 2013. Nineteen-year-old college student Adrienne Salinas vanishes only blocks from her apartment in Tempe, AZ. A few months later, a shocking discovery is made. Was Adrienne the victim of the Canal Killer? Or was someone closer to her involved in her disappearance?

Crime Smith: A True Crime Podcast

Crime Smith covers all things true crime related, from serial killers to kidnappings and unsolved mysteries.

Rank #1: Kitakyushu Murders.
Futoshi Matsunaga and his common-law wife, Junko Ogata, are responsible for brainwashing, torturing, and killing at least seven people. Listener discretion is advised.Sponsored by Sudio Sweden: https://goo.gl/gQvUidWebsite: https://www.crimesmith.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesmithFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimesmithpodcast/Email: crimesmithpodcast@yahoo.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesmithpodcast

Rank #2: Zama Murders.
In 2017, Takahiro Shiraishi murdered and mutilated 9 people in Zama, Japan. Eight of his victims were young women who had been contemplating suicide; the last was one of the victims' friends who had been trying to find her. This is the story of the Zama murders. Listener discretion is advised.Website: https://www.crimesmith.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesmithFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimesmithpodcast/Email: crimesmithpodcast@yahoo.com

Left Behind

True crime in Canada

Rank #1: Alex Cooper.
Today I will be discussing the disappearance of Alex Cooper. He was a loving family man who raised five children with his wife. One day near his 65th birthday he went missing. He was known to carry large sums of money on hand As well, I will be discussing a similar story that occured with my own family. Resources used Unsolved Mysteries Wiki Alex Cooper Obituary Grace Young Obituary Nova Scotia ArchivesFacebook Twitter 2Shares

Rank #2: Claudette Osborne-Tyo.
Fifteen days after the birth of her daughter, a young mother goes missing. Claudette Osborne-Tyo had a life filled with pain and demons. She had a loving partner, and four beautiful children. However none of this could erase her pain. For 10 years, her family has been looking for answers. If you have any information regarding Claudette Osborne, please contact Project Devote Tip line: 1-888-673-3316 To reach the National Inquiry by phone, please call the toll-free line at 1-844-348-4119 If you or your family has been affected by this, and need resources, please contact Crisis Line 1-844-413-6649 A national, toll-free crisis call line is available to provide support for anyone who requires assistance. This line is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To donate to Drag the Red-https://www.gofundme.com/qfggaa94 Resources used https://www.amazon.ca/Indigenous-Writes-Nations-issues-Canada/dp/1553796802/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527215046&sr=8-1&keywords=indigenous+writes http://aptn.ca/taken/video/season-1/ http://todaysndp.ca/bernadette-smith Articles from CBC, and Winnipeg Press, Facebook Twitter 0Shares

Down & Away

Cold Case Homicide Studies

Rank #1: Episode 1 : “That woman is laying in there dying!”.
Robert Elton Waldron was interviewed twice on the day his wife was shot. The first interview was brief, and took place less than two hours after the incident. That full interview is in this episode, along with backstory on how he and Norma met, as well as her relationship with Waldron's mother, Alice.MUSIC CREDITS:incompetech.comI Knew A GuyDivisionbensound.comTomorrow

Rank #2: S8 Episode 1: Darlene Messer.
Darlene Messer was abducted from a Suwannee Swifty store in Lake City Florida on September 18, 1989. MUSIC: Music from https://filmmusic.io“Come Play With Me” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io“Anxiety” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io“The Dread” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Colored Red

A look into the lesser known murders and true crime of Colorado. Learn about dark tales from Colorado and the murderous history of the Mile High City. Contact the host at: coloredredpodcast@gmail.com and find the show on Facebook or Instagram @coloredredpodcast to see photos associated with each case.

Rank #1: The Murder of Nancy Pfister.
Aspen's Golden Girl was found murdered in her locked bedroom closet. The story that unfolded about her life was full of fun parties, reckless abandon and plenty of drama. The story about her death was equally bizarre and many believe the full story still isn't known. I walk through the case, the many people in it and the unique circumstances that led to this the so-called conclusion in the question of who murdered Nancy Pfister.

Rank #2: The 1975 Killing Season.
1975 might have been the most gruesome year in Grand Junction's recent history. That year saw the arrival of a serial killer, a family murder and a home invasion that would not be solved for three decades. In addition to these crimes I'll be discussing the only unsolved case from Grand Junction that year as well as another case from Pueblo that is equally bizarre.

Strictly Homicide Podcast

The shows creator and Host Nicki T discusses true crime out of the Natural State in a narrative style bi-weekly podcast. Nicki covers the cases you haven’t heard of while bringing positive attention to sometimes forgotten cases.

Rank #1: Episode 13 - Cassie + Brent Cotta.
Cassie and Brent Cotta had a fairy tale relationship for the first year.  Promos: Dark History ConventionIgnorance Was Bliss  Suspect Convictions Website: StrictlyHomicidePodcast.com The podcast is researched, Written, Produced and hosted by Nicki TAny original Music  is done by Mr T.

Rank #2: Episode 6 - Kacie Woody - Pray for Kacie, She's missing.
BEFORE YOU LISTEN:  This is one of Strictly Homicide Podcast's first Episode! I was brand new at this (and still am!) but the volume is Low and the quality is awful.The annoying background music is no longer on the newer episodes. I am currently working on re-recording this episode. I would start with the newest episode and go backwards! Thanks for you patience and understanding!!!! WARNING: This Episode talks about crimes against children, Listener discretion is advised. A new teenage girl obsessed with the internet begins finding online relationships. Thinking she is invincible, she finds out JUST how dangerous the internet can be. A 2002 case that occurred in Conway Arkansas leaves a whole community in tears. ________ Written, and hosted by Nicki TOriginal Graphic Art by Nicki TOriginal Music and production by Mr. TSocial Media + Contact Information: strictlyhomicide@yahoo.com Strictly Homicide Facebook PageStrictly Homicide Instagram PageStrictly Homicide Patreon - Help Support us!Follow us on TWITTER! Todays Promos are brought to you by:Corpus DelectiTrue Crime FinlandIn God They TrustedPodernLove Podcast Conventionwww.podern.LoveSources used for research:Investigation Discovery - Web of Lies: Age Sex Location (2014) - Season 1, Episode 2Caught in the Web - 4 part series written by Cathy Frye (2003) - Arkansas Democratic GazetteBlog: http://kaciewoody.homestead.com

Writing About Crime

Join Canadian host Bonnie Lee as she investigates Canadian true crime cases, searching for the disconnect that makes a case different than it appears on the surface. www.writingaboutcrime.com

Rank #1: Bonus Episode -The Girls Are Gone .
On April 19, 2013 during a custody dispute with her ex-husband Sandra Grazzini-Rucki abducted her own daughters.  944 days later they were located on November 18, 2015. living on a ranch in Northern Minnesota.  Four separate people ended up receiving criminal charges in the case, including the girls mother. In September 2018, Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann announced they would be releasing the book titled  “The Girls Are Gone”. During the past two years the authors (a paralegal for the fathers attorney, and a writer for a Minnesota news centre that was reporting on the case during trial.)  have uncovered new details about the disappearance of Samantha and Gianna Rucki and the adults that worked together to hide the sisters and the truth from everyone. The conducted many interviews to gather the complete story - including members of the Rucki family, and that included the daughters Samantha and Gianna.  The book was released October 23rd for all of us to dig right in.  I hope you will enjoy our discussion. Visit:  Writing About Crime Facebook page:  Writing About Crime Facebook group:  Writing About Crime Discussion Group Twitter: @CrimeWiner Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email:  winingaboutcrime@gmail.com The Girls Are Gone Website The Girls Are Gone is available for sale through the following retailers in both paperback and ebook. Itasca Books Amazon Amazon Kindle Apple Books Barnes & Nobles Barnes & Nobles Nook IndieBooks Kobo

Rank #2: Chapter 3 - Ashley Smith.
Ashley Smith, a teenager who died by self-inflicted strangulation 19 October 2007 while under suicide watch in custody at the Grand Valley Institute for Women. Despite guards watching her on video monitors, Smith was able to strangle herself with a strip of cloth, and it was 45 minutes before guards or supervisors entered her cell and confirmed her death. The warden and deputy warden were fired after the incident; although the four guards and supervisors in immediate contact with Smith were initially charged with negligent homicide, those charges were withdrawn a year later.

Murder City: True Crime of Houston, Texas

A bi-weekly true crime podcast focused exclusively on murdered and missing persons cases out of the Houston Metro area. Explore the city's diverse and eclectic culture while examining the darker stories that weave the downtown streets and flow out down the bayous. No stranger to crime, Houston has thousands of stories to tell, from unsolved murder mysteries to current missing persons cases. See H-Town in a new light, a light inclusive to every victim in Houston, no matter the sex, race, or income. Let's show the true crime world how the fourth largest city in the US deals with crime and violence. Also, how Boomtown can come together as a city to help a neighbor, many of whom have lived far too long without answers.

Rank #1: Leon Jacob and Valerie McDaniel Part 1.
In Episode 3, we dive into the life of the ultimate narcissist, Leon Jacob. He came from a well-off Houston area family with every opportunity to thrive, but nothing was ever enough. His controlling personality would start causing destruction to all aspects his life. Meanwhile, Valerie McDaniel was living the dream: successful veterinary clinic, West University home, beach houses, and a happy, loving family. How do these two people connect and what leads to their ultimate loss of control? Sources: http://www.khou.com/article/news/local/a-look-into-murder-for-hire-suspects-troubled-past/426333841 https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Couple-accused-of-hiring-hitman-to-kill-their-10997966.php https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Police-nab-Houston-veterinarian-and-her-boyfriend-10999287.php?t=956b805291438d9cbb&cmpid=email-premium#photo-12543440

Rank #2: Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson.
Episode 16 covers one of Houston’s most infamous double homicides and one of our most requested cases. Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson would meet their fate after pulling up to one of the city’s many hangouts for young people to drink, listen to music, and get away from parents. The location of their murders would quickly grow the lore and designate a nickname for the tragedy, the “Lover’s Lane Murders”. Almost 30 years later, there are still no answers to who the monster is in this case, but hopefully new technology and DNA advances can turn this cold case into peace for the Atkinson and Henry families. Source Links: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/cold_cases/featured_cases.htm https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Note-may-hold-clues-in-lovers-lane-slayings-1634109.php http://www.houstontx.gov/police/nr/2008/may/nr051908-4.htm http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Alt/alt.true-crime/2008-06/msg01114.html https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/DNA-may-help-break-notorious-Lover-s-Lane-1635849.php#item-85307-tbla-5 As always, if you have any information on this unsolved case or any other case we feature on our show, do not hesitate to contact the HPD Cold Case Division at 713-308-3618 OR call CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS. You can view pictures, maps, documents, and more are www.murdercitypod.com. To donate and help the girls with case records, research supplies, and equipment visit: www.murdercitypod.com.

Murder under the Midnight Sun

Murder under the Midnight Sun is an Alaskan True Crime History podcast, with a focus on unsolved cases and missing persons.

Rank #1: 3: 3 - Sophie Sergie's Unsolved Murder.
Sophie Sergie was a young vibrant college student attending the University of Fairbanks when she was violently assaulted and murdered, and left in a dorm bathroom. Over 2 decades later, her case remains unsolved. Please share Sophie's story. During the second half I will discuss several women that went missing from Anchorage and were never found. facebook.com/alaskantruecrime midnightsunmurder@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: 24 - The Murder of Genevieve "Ginny" Tetpon.
On March 22, 2000, a delivery driver found the body of a young woman on the side of the road just outside Anchorage, AK. This would lead to a 13 year wait for justice for the family of the victim.If you would like to become a monthly supporter of the podcast, please visit my PatreonTo do a one-time donation, click HEREFor $5 off of your first purchase at POSHMARK, use my promo code MUMS5!Facebook, Age of Radio, ThreadlessGet 2 free audiobooks at AudibleGet $30 off your first Blue Apron order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eye for an Eye

A look into the interdiction and sentencing of some of history's most infamous killers and criminals. Delve into the cases that have haunted headlines for decades and those left in the shadows of the justice system. Listen closely as you may find a new perspective on justice that, at times, you may be surprised you agree with. Join your hosts Lisa and Matt while they answer the age old question, "Does the punishment fit the crime?"

Rank #1: Horrors in Happy Valley- 40- Jerry Sandusky.
Join Lisa, Matt, and Special Guest John Ryan as they wrap up season one and unravel the deepest rooted scandal in the history of the NCAA. *Please note all opinions in the show are solely in regards to the specific case we are discussing in this episode*Check out our new website- http://eyeforeyepod.comTired of Ads? Want to support our show?Please consider supporting Eye for an Eye with as little as $1 a month via patreon.com/eyeforeyepodEnjoy todays show? Don't forget to rate (those 5 stars are waiting to be clicked), review, subscribe and tell your friends! Want in on the discussion?Join uson our Facebook page or  group, Instagram @eyeforeyepod, twitter @eyeforeyepod or shoot us an email at eyeforeyepod@gmail.comand let us know your thoughts- does the punishment fit the crime?Don’t forget to check out Murder.ly if you would like to hear other amazing True Crime PodcastsWanna start the Eye for an Eye conversation? Check out our merch shop at https://eyeforeyepod.threadless.com__Cover Art Created by: Rachel Gregorino, dollbambino@gmail.com Music:Garage Band Sample MixOpuzz - Tunnel of Sadness (Lite Trax - Moods and Emotions) National Sexual Assault Hotline800-656-HOPENational Child Abuse Hotline- 1-800-422-4453The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: Can't Find a Slender Man- Episode 16- Slenderman Stabbing .
Join your hosts Lisa, Matt and our special guest Kara as we discuss the case of Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, the Slenderman Stabbing. This case shocked and horrified the nation not only because their ages but because of why they committed such a brutal attack--to please the fictional character Slenderman. How did the line between reality and fantasy get so crossed? Are there more children out there who believe these dark tales are true accounts?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Status: Pending

A true crime podcast that examines cases which are unsolved, unresolved, or have lingering questions. Hosted by Heather Wright and Scott Fuller.

Rank #1: The Closs Case Crossover with Getting Off Podcast (Part 1 of 3).
Get ready for a deep dive into the disappearance of 13-year-old Jayme Closs and the brutal murder of her parents in 2018.Over three episodes, we again discuss one of the most brutal and bizarre cases we've covered here on Status: Pending to date.We're joined by the Getting Off podcast, which is hosted by two criminal defense attorneys and law partners in Wisconsin, Nick and Jessa, who lend incredible local and legal insight into the Closs abduction and double murder over our three episodes.There are three parts to this crossover special. Parts 1 and 2 will appear in the Status: Pending and Getting Off main feeds, respectively, on Sunday (June 16).Part 3 will appear in BOTH main feeds on Wednesday (June 19). So subscribe to Getting Off Podcast today!Purchase your live show tickets to see Getting Off Podcast & Ignorance Was Bliss Podcast live in Chicago:BUY YOUR TICKET!  Buy your ticket to the first annual True Crime Podcast Festival: https://tcpf2019.com Become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/statuspending Like us on Facebook @statuspendingpodcastfor further discussions and details.Join our Facebook Group Status Pendersfor all things true crime. Follow @statuspendingpodcaston Instagram.Follow @pending_statuson Twitter.Follow @XCaliCat03X(Heather) on Twitter.Follow @FullerOnAir(Scott) on Twitter.

Rank #2: Chapter 1: Episode 3 (Donald Edward Fickey, Jr.).
“Death investigation requires strict adherence to guidelines. Investigators must search for clues that identify a death as natural, suicide or homicide. In the case of homicide, investigators must carefully collect evidence to help identify suspects and convict murderers.” The DJ Fickey death scene was not properly processed. The coroner’s decision to declare the death a suicide - apparently only after about 30 minutes of his arriving at the scene - forever made impossible the collection, processing and analysis of certain critical evidence. In Episode 3 of Chapter 1, we examined the proper procedure for investigating a death scene. We dicussed the key players as well as their roles in the investigation. We also discuss the importance of physcial evidence as well as the collection and securing of the evidence. Additionally, we examined some false or misleading information that was provided to the medical examiner within the first few hours of the investigation. Once it was decided that DJ killed himself, the investigation took a turn. Once it is determined to be a suicide, the entire investigation shifts and key evidence could be lost. Every call should be handled as a crime until it has been determined that no crime has occurred. Justice for DJ means something very specific to DJ’s sister Amanda, as you’ve heard. Frankly, without Amanda, very few people would care about DJ’s death, and you certainly wouldn’t have heard about it. Having seen the police report, interviewed experts and viewed the crime scene photos, Scott and Heather both believe that DJ did not pull the trigger of that shotgun. But we can’t say for sure. Frankly, it’s not our job to say for sure. And this is why DJ was a victim twice over... DJ Fickey either shot himself, or he was shot - and so DJ was either a victim of homicide or suicide. But then, the professionals whose job it was to ensure that DJ’s manner of death was correct - from the coroner, to the Walker County Sheriff’s Department, to the state’s crime lab, to even the district attorney - failed to do their jobs.     Visit our Facebook page for further discussions and details (Status Pending) Follow Instagram (@statuspendingpodcast) on Instagram Follow @pending_status on Twitter Follow @XCaliCat03X (Heather) on Twitter Follow @FullerOnAir (Scott) on Twitter Check out the podbean page for sources.

Cold girls

Podcast by Cold girls true crime

Rank #1: Lauren Spierer.
20 year old Lauren Spierer went out for a night out with friends back in 2011, 7 years later she still hasn't returned. Find us on twitter @coldgirlspodFind us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/coldgirlspodcast/

Rank #2: Missing White Woman Syndrome and other biases in missing persons cases.
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Murderific True Crime Podcast

A True Crime Podcast hosted by Bern from the scary state of Maine, USA. Topics include serial killers, mass murderers, unsolved cases and the missing. EXECUTING PODCASTS ONE CRIME AT A TIME.

Rank #1: S2:E14 Robert Chambers - The Preppy Murderer.
Murder + Horrific = Murderific.  You might remember the preppy murder from the 1980s. A media sensation story of sex, drugs, and murder in the young, elite New York crowd. We follow the twists and turns in this famous case about the murder of Jennifer Levin by Robert Chambers. Contact Us: murderificpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/murderificpodcast?/ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/murderificpodcast/

Rank #2: S1:E3 Chris Benoit.
Murder + Horrific = Murderific.  The Canadian Crippler was devastating in the ring, but a gentleman outside the professional wrestling circuit. What made him go on a three-day rampage, killing his family and himself? Contact Us: murderificpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/murderificpodcast?/ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/murderificpodcast/

Graphic Detail

Graphic Detail is a serious-tone true crime podcast that covers lesser known brutal crimes, keeping in all the explicit facts, and mentions all the interesting rumors as well.

Rank #1: Episode 4 - Chester 'The Molester' McKnight.
Episode 4 of Graphic Detail features a double homicide that occured on 1982. This case runs the gamut, and contains some corpse mutilation and dismemberment, attempted rape, alleged drug abuse, incest, molestation, animal abuse, a wrongfully convicted man, and is rounded out by some Satanic Panic undertones!

Rank #2: Episode 15 - Appalachian Trail Part 1.
While statistically fairly safe and a lovely place to hike, Part 1 of the Appalachian Trail covers the earliest four convicted murderers who chose their victims on the Appalachian Trail.