Best Basement Fort Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Manuela Silverio | The Wig Shop Murder 56:09

4d ago56:09

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In 1998, a young man committed a random attack in a Houston wig shop. A suspect was identified and while the victims and their families say they have the right person, he has maintained his innocence for over 25 years. This case is solved. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https…

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Pearl Pinson | Missing from Vallejo CA 24:04

11d ago24:04

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Pearl Pinson left for school one morning and, in full view of witnesses, was kidnapped as she walked. A shoot out with the prime suspect changed the course of this investigation, but the answer to “where is Pearl?” is something the right tip can bring in. If you know anything, please call the Solano County Sheriff's Office 707-421-7090 or NCMEC at …

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The Shafia Family Part 2 50:39

13d ago50:39

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In June of 2009, a Nissan Sentra with four bodies in it was pulled from a canal near Kingston, Ontario. In part 1, we discussed the backstory of the family at the center of this case and now, in part 2, we’ll discuss the crime scene, the timeline, the changing stories, and the final resolution. This case is solved Support Right To Learn Afghanistan…

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The Shafia Family Part 1 56:27

18d ago56:27

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When the bodies of four women and girls were pulled from a car in a canal, the community rallied around the grieving family who suffered an inexplicable accident. But the police, from the very start, believed they could explain what happened and it was no accident. This case is solved Thank you to this week's sponsor Spot & Tango! For a limited tim…

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Bonus: Interview with Truer Crime! 27:39

1M ago27:39

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Presenting: KILLER MINDS 10:43

1M ago10:43

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Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend grip…

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Jay Orbin | A Twist of Circumstance 1:05:31

1M ago1:05:31

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Jay Orbin left on a business trip and never came home. Or at least that’s what his wife initially told the police. But changing stories made it unclear what really happened in this case. This case is (mostly) solved Thank you to our sponsors! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code crimelines to get 50% off your first orde…

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Richard Armitage | Enemy Within (Beyond the Files) 58:25

2M ago58:25

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This episode of Beyond the Files is about an episode of the Forensic Files that has been pulled off of streaming platforms. Let's find out why. This case is disputed Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions…

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Peggy Railey | Disputed Circumstances 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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When a progressive Methodist minister began receiving threatening letters in 1987, it was believed to have come from an outsider. But evidence led to it being someone in the church. After a brutal attack, the police began to question if this was a set up from the start. This case is disputed Thank you to today's sponsors! Follow SCAM FACTORY on the…

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Sydney Loofe | Avalanche of Evidence 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

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Sydney Loofe went on a date and never came back. After two persons of interest were named in her disappearance, they posted a video to Facebook that would be only the first of multiple stories told. For resources: https://rainn.org/articles/tips-safer-online-dating-and-dating-app-use https://www.setmefreeproject.net/about This case is solved Thank …

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Donna Hall and Michael Margaret | Cold Case Spotlight 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Donna Hall and Mike Margaret planned a weekend camping trip that they never came home from. They had last been seen at a friend’s house, but the police believe they stopped somewhere else before continuing to the place their bodies would eventually be found. That other place may be key to cracking this cold case. If you have any information, please…

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Heather Strong | Pointing Fingers 53:01

3M ago53:01

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After an on again, off again relationship for 10 years, Heather Strong and Josh Fulgham decided to get married. Less than 2 months later, Heather was missing but with suspects pointing fingers in different directions, how would a jury decide what really happened? This case is solved Advocacy Con: https://www.advocacycon.com/ Thank you to today's sp…

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UPDATE: Sharon Kinne | Fugitive FOUND 13:10

3M ago13:10

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I covered the case of fugitive Sharon Kinne back in July of 2021. She was last seen in December 1969 when she escaped from prison. A suspect in 3 murders, she stayed on the run all these years. A tip from December 2023 unlocked some of the mysteries of where she went. Don't worry, I give a quick recap of the case before we get to the update so you …

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The Fall River “Cult” Murders Part 2 | Doreen Levesque, Barbara Raposa, and Karen Marsden 42:25

3M ago42:25

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In 1979 and 1980, three women were murdered with links to the same scene–the streets of Fall River and/or a Satanic cult. Decades after three people went to prison for these crimes, we’re still asking: did the court system get it all wrong? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11717010/…

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The Fall River “Cult” Murders Part 1 | Doreen Levesque, Barbara Raposa, and Karen Marsden 1:21:16

3M ago1:21:16

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In 1979 and 1980, three young women working in the sex trade in Fall River, Massachusetts were murdered. One person claimed to witness them all, tying two of the murders to a Satanic cult and leading to the convictions of two men. But what happens when she later recants? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https:/…

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The Lawrence Deaths | John Sandoval, Cecil Dawes, Harry Oliver, Nilsa Sanchez, Chris Bread 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

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In an 18 month period, the city of Lawrence Kansas experienced a higher than usual number of death investigations. Some of them raised eyebrows as they were all connected to the same location: The Haskell Indian College. If you know anything: Lawrence Police: (785) 830-7430 Douglas County Sheriff: (785) 841-0007 Thank you to today's sponsor Mint Mo…

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Sarah Maria Cornell | The Sinners All Bow w/Kate Winkler Dawson (BONUS) 46:48

4M ago46:48

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Fall River is known, even by non-true crime fans, for the infamous murders of Andrew and Abby Borden and the trial of Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. But 60 years before that, the town was rocked by another murder and that case is at the center of a new true crime books: The Sinners All Bow. This case is disputed. Check out The Sinners All Bow here: htt…

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Looking back and looking ahead | Happy New Year! 19:42

4M ago19:42

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Just a rambling look at 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. I talk about why I didn't do the 12 Days of Christmas, why Crimelines has more ads now, will Beyond the Files ever be publicly available, travel plans in 2025, and re-doing old episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…

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Kanika Powell and Sean Green | Updated but Unsolved 27:27

4M ago27:27

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For years after the unsolved murder of Kanika Powell, it looked like the police had no clues and no leads. But recently released information gives us a peek into an early tip that may crack open this case. If you know anything about the murders of Kanika Powell and Sean Green, please contact Crime Solvers at https://www.pgcrimesolvers.com/ This cas…

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Steven Earl Kraft, Jr | Missing in Michigan 37:04

4M ago37:04

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Steven Earl Kraft was 12 years old when he went missing. If alive today, he would be 35. He was about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed around 100 lbs when he went missing. He was last seen in a white and brown-striped shirt, tan parachute pants, an aqua and purple Charlotte Hornets jacket and black Lugz boots. He had light brown hair, green eyes, a…

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True Crimelines Garage Bullsh** | Podcasters on Podcasters 1:10:16

4M ago1:10:16

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Charlie, Josh Hallmark (True Crime Bullsh**), and the Captain (True Crime Garage) sit down to discuss the behind the scenes of podcasting: the good, the bad, and the in between. Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit language and frank discussions of mental health. Find Josh at https://www.bothand.fyi/ Find the Captain at https://www.truecrimeg…

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Ashley Renee Martinez 32:38

4M ago32:38

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When Ashley Martinez went to the pool one summer, her family had no idea that would be the last time they would see her. In a case that took investigators across the country to find their person of interest, none of the leads have, so far, helped to find Ashley. If you have any information, you can contact the St. Joseph Police Department 816-238-T…

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Eric Nelams | Unsolved Alabama 27:51

4M ago27:51

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When Eric Nelams was gunned down in 2003, the police knew it was a targeted attack. With two solid leads early on, it was hard to imagine his family would still be waiting for answers over 20 years later. But someone out there knows something and one more tip could be all they need to find justice. If you know anything, call Crimestoppers at 334-21…

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Murder, She Wine and Crimelines (Podcasters on Podcasters) 1:00:59

4M ago1:00:59

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Today Charlie is joined by fellow true-crime podcasters Lucy from Wine and Crime and Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told! Their conversation covers case updates, festival recaps, the perks and pitfalls of podcasting, entomology, eye drop poisoning, and a whole lot more. Tune in for a special crossover episode we’re calling Murder, She Wine & Crime…

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Oakley Carlson | Missing 58:47

4M ago58:47

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Oakley Carlson spent most of her first three years being raised by a loving and stable family when ordered, rather suddenly, to be returned to her birth parents. In spite of ongoing, documented concerns, she was left in the home and it has been nearly 4 years since the last confirmed sighting of little Oakley Carlson. This case is *unsolved* IMPORT…

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Abigail Bieber | the impact of Officer Involved Domestic Violence 43:05

4M ago43:05

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In January of 2022, Deputy Abigail Bieber of the Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff’s Office went away for a long weekend with her boyfriend, Detective Daniel Leyden who worked for the same agency. What happened would put a spotlight on the issues of officer-involved domestic violence and, for Abby’s family, lead to a mission to stop this from happen…

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Michelle Bensinger and Jubilee Lum 21:22

4M ago21:22

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Two women disappear from the streets of Honolulu within a month of each other and are later found dead. Are the cases related and will they ever be solved? If you know anything about the murders of Michelle Bensinger and/or Jubilee Lum, you can call CrimeStoppers at 808 955-8300. https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=606&CX=23539F This case is *un…

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Tiffany Jackson-Pugh and DJ Nando | Connections and Sepculation 52:50

5M ago52:50

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In 2014, a popular Atlanta DJ was gunned down in his driveway. When the wife of another DJ was killed months later, some wondered if people were targeting those working in the clubs. Though the police said that’s not what happened here, many people still think the cases are related. This case is *partially solved* If you know anything about the mur…

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Nick Brady and Haile Kifer | The (Self?) Defense of Byron David Smith 1:18:31

5M ago1:18:31

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Two teens broke into a home and what happened next would ignite a nationwide debate on a homeowners right to stand their ground. Videos and recordings: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/bradykifer Thank you to today’s sponsor Skylight Frame! Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/CRIMELINES Come to Chile and Arg…

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Listen Now - Hollywood & Crime: The Cotton Club Murder 5:10

5M ago5:10

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Listen to Hollywood & Crime Now! On June 10th, 1983, the decomposing body of a well-dressed man was found in a desolate canyon near Los Angeles. John Doe #94 would soon be identified as missing variety show producer Roy Radin. He'd last been seen after meeting with a mysterious woman in a gold dress. Her name was Lanie Jacobs. Jacobs and Radin were…

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The Canfield-Constable Case 59:52

5M ago59:52

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When Roy Murry came back from combat, he battled PTSD. He struggled to treat his physical and emotional trauma, and later his defense attorney would say this was used against him to railroad him for a crime he didn’t commit. But the authorities are sure they got the right guy. For timeline and photos: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimeli…

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Dorothy Miller | A Collaboration with Coffee & Cases 1:24:08

5M ago1:24:08

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Burlington, Iowa in 1969 was a place where children played across the city’s 200 acres of manicured parks and residents sat on their front porches and chatted with neighbors. It was a town where the now seemingly lost art of leisure was still thriving. Sadly, that peace would be short-lived, as the town was about to be rocked by a crime that would …

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Jo Ellen Weigel | The Erasing of Michael Cline 36:45

5M ago36:45

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Michael Kline is an American fugitive who has been on the run for 54 years. Strangely, his attorney was also the attorney of another of America’s longest lasting fugitives, Sharon Kinne. Is there a connection? And more importantly, will either be found? If you know anything, you can call the Cass County Sheriff’s department at (816) 380-5200 or the…

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Susan Petric | The Halo Effect 42:13

6M ago42:13

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When teenagers do something very bad, it’s normal to look for where the blame should be placed. Was it the parents or the bullies at school or a bad influences? In one case out of Ohio, the blame was placed on violent influences from… video games. This case is *solved* For timelines and photos: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-epi…

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Steve Craven | For Love and/or Money 1:01:34

6M ago1:01:34

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After a man was murdered in his home, the co-conspirators started pointing fingers at each other. It would come down to he said/she said in front of a jury and they frankly didn’t know who to believe until a tie breaking voice came forward. This case is *solved* For timelines and photos: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes C…

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Madalina Cojocari | When No One Was Looking 1:07:05

6M ago1:07:05

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When Madalina Cojocari missed a significant amount of school in 2022, the school set up a meeting with her mother. And what unraveled was the shocking case of a child who had been missing for weeks without anyone noticing. This case is *unsolved* If you have information, you can call the Cornelius Police Department 704-892-1363 or NCMEC at 1 800 TH…

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Irasema Chavez | Cold Case 28:33

7M ago28:33

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Irasema Chavez’s killer was seen on a security camera and left DNA behind. But the case has remained unsolved for nearly 13 years. How is that possible? This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, call the Arlington Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS. Website: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/irasemachavez Footage: Arlingto…

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Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey | An Interview with Anthony Christopher 1:05:07

7M ago1:05:07

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When Anthony Christopher hired a community outreach coordinator for his children’s therapy clinic, he had no idea that her 90 days of employment would lead to years of harassment, 4 felony charges, and a 3.57 million dollar defamation lawsuit. And then he learned he wasn’t the only one making accusations against the same woman, LaDonna Humphrey. Li…

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Belinda Temple | Part 2 1:12:00

7M ago1:12:00

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Belinda Temple was murdered on January 11, 1999 at 8 months pregnant. Her husband, David Temple, said he was out with their son when someone broke in. The police didn’t believe him but building a case wouldn’t be easy. This case is *solved* Episode timeline: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/belindatemple Tickets to the Be…

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Belinda Temple | Part 1 1:13:28

7M ago1:13:28

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Belinda Temple could feel that her marriage was falling apart. But during a reconciliation, she got pregnant again and decided to do her best to hold the family together. But that’s not what everyone wanted to happen. This case is *solved* Tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Fest: https://www.berkshirepodcastfestival.com/ Code FALLINTOTHESOUND Come to…

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Ali Gilmore | A Suspect is Named 35:42

8M ago35:42

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In 2005, Ali Gilmore separated from her husband and began a casual relationship with another man. But when she and her husband started to reconcile, she went missing. Over 15 years later, a suspect was named but the evidence needed for an arrest remains elusive. If you know anything, you are asked to call the Tallahassee Police Department at (850) …

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Introducing Generation Why: Olympic Park Bombing 5:41

8M ago5:41

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In the newest season of Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing, hosts Aaron and Justin explore the aftermath of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing. Listen as they delve into the details of the case, the sway of public opinion, and the identity of the real killer; who after a years long manhunt was apprehended through pure luck and was found…

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Mary Louise Day | Assumption of Guilt 44:19

8M ago44:19

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Mary Louise Day disappeared in July of 1981. Then, in November of 2003, a woman got an ID in her name and using her information. Was Mary, presumed to have been murdered, actually alive? Or was something else going on? Pictures, timeline, and video of Charlotte Houle’s interview: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/maryday F…

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Lynn Hernan | Helping Herself (Part 2) 1:08:39

8M ago1:08:39

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Thirty seven year old Jessy Kurchewski was arrested and charged with stealing from her friend,63-year-old Lynn Hernan, and also with Lynn’s death. Before and after trial, Jessy would also be accused of forging documents to try to get herself out of trouble–documents that accused her victim of murder and her attorney of wrongdoing. Pictures, timelin…

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Lynn Hernan | Helping Herself (Part 1) 1:07:03

8M ago1:07:03

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As Lynn Hernan’s health began to decline, she relied more and more on friends for help. And then as her wealth started to evaporate, it looked like someone might be helping themselves more than they were helping Lynn Thank you to today's sponsor Newspapers.com! Use the code 'Crimelines' for an exclusive 20% discount on your subscription at Newspape…

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Gabriel Johnson | Missing Baby Gabriel 1:09:39

9M ago1:09:39

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Eight-month-old Gabriel Johnson’s parents entered a short custody battle. It ended when Gabriel disappeared. Accusations have been thrown in a number of directions but the investigation hasn’t shown, in nearly 15 years, who has Gabriel Johnson... or if he’s even still alive. To leave tips: https://www.projectabsentis.org/ Federal Bureau of Investig…

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Faith Lindsey | MMIW Chikashsha (Chickasaw) 41:02

9M ago41:02

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When I cover cases, I try to give you the who, what, where, when, and why. In the disappearance of Faith Lindsey, which is a solved case, I still can’t give you the answer to the most pressing question for her family and that is where is Faith? I don’t have that answer but I’m confident someone does. This case is *partially solved* DV helplines by …

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Introducing: Somewhere in the Pines 33:29

9M ago33:29

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It's my week off so it's time to check out a new podcast! You won't want to miss this one. Somewhere In The Pines is a serial podcast dedicated to locating the hidden caches of American Serial Killer, Israel Keyes. Listen along as Joshua and Dakota search the small towns, rivers and campgrounds of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Somewhere in the Pi…

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Joanna Simpson | Beyond Reason 1:05:41

9M ago1:05:41

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Judges see a lot in their courtroom but when Joanna Simpson’s estranged husband went on trial for her murder, even the judge couldn’t hide his shock with what happened. This case is solved. The Joanna Simpson Foundation: https://www.jsfoundation.org.uk/ Case timeline Come to Chile and Argentina with me! True Crime & Fine Wine w/ Josh Hallmark, Char…

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Bianca Rudolph | For Love and Money 55:26

9M ago55:26

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When Bianca Rudolph started packing to return home from a hunting trip in 2016, she was excited to get back in time for her nephew’s wedding. In a split second, everything changed and it took 6 years to unravel it all. This case is solved. Case Timeline Come to Chile and Argentina with me! True Crime & Fine Wine w/ Josh Hallmark, Charlie Worroll & …

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