Best Stephen Janis Podcasts (2025)

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A famous scientist was murdered walking her dogs, her killer is still at large 46:56

1+ y ago46:56

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Molly Macauley was famous and pioneering scientist in the field of space economics. But in July uff 2016, someone stabbed her to death outside of her Roland Park home while she was walking her dogs. The Land of the Unsolved investigative team of Jayne Miller, Stephen Janis and Taya Graham examine the evidence and speak to a friend to try to uncover…

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Two murders reveal how Baltimore's obsession with managing the perception of crime can be deadly 47:17

1+ y ago47:17

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The recent killing of local tech executive Pava LaPerre revealed many uncomfortable truths about Baltimore's struggle with crime. After BPD Police Commissioner Worsley admitted the department withheld the identity of LaPere's killer Jason Billingsley after he was suspected in crime before her murder, police came under scrutiny for not being forthco…

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The missing piece of the trash chute puzzle - what cops overlooked in their investigation of the mysterious trash chute deaths 39:58

2y ago39:58

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As we continue our investigation in the deaths of two people inside the trash chute of a Baltimore apartment building, investigative reporters Jayne Miller, Stephen Janis and Taya Graham continue to uncover new clues and more vexing secrets about the case that remains to this day shrouded in mystery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

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Does she sleepwalk? The strange theory police used to explain the mysterious trash chute deaths 36:24

2y ago36:24

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Police ruled two mysterious deaths in a Baltimore trash chute as accident. In this episode of our investigation we re-enact the interview between Baltimore homicide detectives and the last person to see one of the victims alive. Jayne Miller, Taya Graham, and Stephen Janis explore the evidence and discuss the details revealed in the case files. ---…

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The vital clues police kept secret about Baltimore's deadly trash chute 25:23

2y ago25:23

25:23

Baltimore police allege two people fell down a trash chute in a downtown apparent building by accident. Taya Graham, Stephen Janis, and Jayne Miller explore the evidence that police never released about the cases, and why it makes the mystery surrounding what occurred even more bizarre. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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The mystery of the deadly trash chute, two cases, no explanation - lots of questions 17:32

2y ago17:32

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In the span of roughly one year, two people fell down the trash chute of Baltimore apartment building and died. Both cases were ruled accidental by police. But an investigation by the Land of the Unsolved team raises questions about that conclusion. New evidence that sheds new light on the horrifying and improbable deaths. Jayne Miller, Taya Graham…

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The liar, the serial killer, and a donut: inside the case files of a 1970s homicide detective 42:08

2y ago42:08

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As part of our ongoing exploration of how murders are solved and sometimes not, we are delving into the old case files of former Baltimore homicide Lieutenant Stephen Tabeling to explore one of the most bizarre cases he ever worked. A investigation that began with the the death of two young women at the hands of an alleged serial killer, and descen…

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The behind the scenes story of how a mercurial doctor pushed Baltimore's homicide investigations into a swamp of uncertainty 32:40

2+ y ago32:40

32:40

Jayne Miller, Stephen Janis, and Taya Graham talk about the critical role disgraced medical examiner Dr. David Fowler played in obfuscating evidence in police involved killings. They also give a behind the scenes look at how years of odd rulings about suspicious deaths gave clues that Fowler's methods were flawed, and how his scientific theories cr…

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A new report raises more questions about the mysterious death of Detective Sean Suiter 37:53

2+ y ago37:53

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The death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter continues to be the subject of controversy. Found in a West Baltimore alley with a gunshot wound to the head in November of 2017, police initially said he was the victim of foul play. But a week later that assertion can under fire when the public learned he was set to testify before a federal gr…

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Stephen Janis, Taya Graham and Jayne Miller discuss the latest developments in the Rey Rivera case 35:06

2+ y ago35:06

35:06

As Netflix release a new season of Unsolved Mysteries, questions remain about one of the rebooted series first case: the mysterious death of Rey Rivera. Investigative reporters Stephen Janis, Taya Graham and Jayne Miller discuss the latest evidence in the case, while exploring some of the tips and leads the trio has been looking into the since the …

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The Mysterious Death of Robert Clay - Announcing our new investigation! 29:36

3y ago29:36

29:36

He was prominent minority contractor and a kingmaker in the city, so why did police quickly rule the death of Robert Clay a suicide? The Land of the Unsolved team joins investigative reporter Jayne Miller to discuss our upcoming series on the case, and breakdown why Clay's case represents more than just another mysterious death in a city infamous f…

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How unsolved murders turn a city against itself - This Dream Called Death read by Taya Graham 33:52

3+ y ago33:52

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As we continue to explore the psychic toll of unsolved murders and investigate news cases, the Land of the Unsolved team is also exploring the often unseen consequences of living in a city accustomed to suspicious deaths shrouded in mystery. To fully understand the implications of living in The Land of the Unsolved, Taya Graham will read from This …

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Taya Graham and Stephen Janis discuss their new documentary "The Friendliest Town" 17:06

4+ y ago17:06

17:06

The hosts of the Land of the Unsolved discuss their five-year odyssey to document the firing of the first black police chief of a small town on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. The feature length film delves deeply into how a former homicide detective's efforts to implement community policing lowered crime, but lead to a conflict over race and law e…

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Evidence Mounts Rey Rivera Didn't Fall From a Height 28:49

4+ y ago28:49

28:49

A illustration of Rey Rivera's injuries raise more doubts that he jumped or was pushed from a height. Instead, they point to a growing body of evidence he was the victim of an assault or some other form of blunt force trauma. Hosts Stephen Janis and Taya Graham continue their investigation into the case that has drawn international attention since …

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Stephen Janis discuses new evidence, answers questions about Rey Rivera Case 28:38

4+ y ago28:38

28:38

Investigative reporter Stephen Janis discusses his preliminary take on the homicide case file released by the Baltimore City Police department. He also answers questions from redditors about other details regarding Rey's death that remain mysterious --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-land-of-the-unsolved/support…

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Rey Rivera's Injuries Are More Consistent with Being Hit by a Car 33:09

4+ y ago33:09

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A professor who analyzes car accidents and their impact of the body believes that Rey River, the 32-year old filmmaker whose body was found in a second floor conference room, was more likely hit buy a car or suffered from blunt force trauma. The analysis comes in the wake fo international, attention brought to the case from the Unsolved Mysteries r…

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The Day They Arrested My Editor - The Perils of Investigating Crime in Baltimore 44:11

5y ago44:11

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As we continue to explore unsolved murders and mysteries in Baltimore, we take a look at some of the challenges of covering crime in a city plagued by violence. To do so, we go back in time and tell the story of the arrest of the editor of the Baltimore Examiner, and what that story says about how difficult but is to uncover the truth in a city tha…

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Was Tyra McClary a victim of a Serial Killer, or simply another tragic statistic in there city's overdose epidemic? 18:17

5+ y ago18:17

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She died in Northwest Baltimore buried under a pile of mulch with a trash bag tied around her legs. But was she a victim of an elusive serial killer rumored to be preying upon women in Baltimore, or simply another tragic overdose case? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-land-of-the-unsolved/support…

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The Real Back Story on Baltimore's Unknown Serial Killer and The Victim Which Lead to his Arrest 35:39

5+ y ago35:39

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The first part of our series on the mysterious serial killer preying upon women in Northwest Baltimore who police initially said didn't exist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-land-of-the-unsolved/support

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The Mystery of a Northwest Baltimore Serial Killer Part II 23:32

5+ y ago23:32

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In the second part of our re-telling of the mysterious serial killer in Northwest Baltimore, we recount how in 2008 a series of strangulations of women raised fears again. an unearthed old cases which pointed to a suspect --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-land-of-the-unsolved/support…

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The Mystery of a Serial Killer in Northwest Baltimore 23:32

5+ y ago23:32

23:32

When controversial stories about a serial killer preying upon women in Northwest Baltimore first emerged, the reaction was swift. But was it true? And what was really happening? An in-depth look at how murder is covered in Baltimore, and the consequences for the community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-land-of…

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Three Billboards and the Secrets of an Unsolved Murder 28:49

6y ago28:49

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The murder of Jody LeCornu may have remained unsolved for 23 years, but her sister Jenny isn't giving up. On this episode we explore why she turned to billboards to put pressure on investigators to release information to the family. We also learn about a new technology that may lead to fresh clues in the case. --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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What the Alphabet Tells us About Murder 42:50

6y ago42:50

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While we work on another unsolved case, we decided to probe one of the deepest mysterious of murder: why do people kill? To do so we will recount one of the most brutal murders we’ve ever covered, the burning of gang member while he was alive in Leakin Park. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-land-of-the-unsolved/…

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Episode 12 - Who Killed Jody LeCornu? "The Dark Secrets of an Empty Parking Lot" 25:39

6+ y ago25:39

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In our third episode exploring the mysterious death of Jody LeCornu, we talked to a journalist, a private detective, and Jody's twin sister Jennifer as the all strive to uncover facts and reveal the truth of how and why Jody was shot in the back on a desolate parking lot more than 20 years ago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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The mysterious shadow that raises fresh questions about Detective's possible suicide 44:29

6+ y ago44:29

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A highly-detailed investigative series by reporter Justine Barron raises new questions about the mysterious death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-land-of-the-unsolved/support

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The Body at the Belvedere 36:22

6+ y ago36:22

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In 2006 filmmaker Rey Rivera left his North Baltimore home and disappeared. Nearly a week later, his body was found in a second floor conference room of the Belvedere Hotel.Police believe Rivera committed suicide by jumping from the roof, but his family and friends didn't believe it. We talk with Mikita Brottman who investigated his death for her b…

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Episode 8: Who Killed Jody LeCornu "Last Words" 19:20

6+ y ago19:20

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After years of battling addiction and anxiety, Jody meets a man and falls in love. But their mutual love of alcohol leads lead to difficulties, and Jody makes a fateful decision that sends her on path to the desolate parking lot and a deadly encounter that would end her life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-lan…

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Episode Seven: Who Killed Jody LeCornu "The Causality Chain" 21:19

6+ y ago21:19

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It's been nearly 22 years since witnesses watched Jody LeCornu's final moments in a Baltimore County parking lot slumped behind the wheel of her car. Since then the case that involved a mysterious gunman and an execution style slaying has gone cold. But the path that lead Jody to a fatal encounter on that cold March evening may provide clues to wha…

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Episode Six: A new report claims Suiter committed suicide, but does it hold up? 40:33

6+ y ago40:33

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The group of former homicide detectives and police experts offer evidence Suiter's fatal gunshot wound was self-inflicted. Taya Graham, Stephen Janis and Investigative Reporter Jayne Miller scrutinize the findings in detail. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-land-of-the-unsolved/support…

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Episode Five: Poison of the Mind 49:24

6+ y ago49:24

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As we await the report on the death of detective Sean Suiter, we go back into history to explore one of the only mysterious deaths of a Baltimore Police officer that remains unsolved. The case, which dates back 50 years, involves poison, false leads, and a wild rumors that the cop in question was either a target of the command staff, delusional, or…

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Episode Four: The Mysterious Death of Det. Sean Suiter "Breaking Developments in the Case" 23:11

7y ago23:11

23:11

The hosts of The Land of The Unsolved discuss new information that has come to light in the case of Detective Suiter that raises troubling questions about the police department and its actions after he died. We also preview our next series "Who Killed Jody LeCornu?"--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-land-of-the-un…

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Episode Three: The Mysterious Death of Detective Sean Suiter "How Deep Does the Corruption Go?" 29:54

7y ago29:54

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As the investigation into the death of Detective Sean Suiter continues to unfold, new theories emerge about the case that reveal uncomfortable truths about the department...and Suiter himself. Meanwhile, a shake-up inside the police department and plea for outside help only makes the case murkier in the eyes of the already mistrustful public.--- Su…

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Episode Two: The Mysterious Death of Detective Sean Suiter "Secrets from the Past" 18:12

7y ago18:12

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In the second episode exploring the mysterious death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter, we recount the bombshell secrets from Suiter's past that changes the course of the investigation. A story of past corruption that only heightens suspicions the official theory of what happened to Suiter is a smokescreen to hide the role of one of the w…

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Episode One: The Mysterious Death of Detective Sean Suiter 28:13

7y ago28:13

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He was popular veteran cop, a respected homicide detective who worked tirelessly to solve murder cases in Baltimore ’s most dangerous neighborhoods.But one fateful day in November 2017, Detective Sean Suiter was found in a West Baltimore alley suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Police initially focused on a lone gunman who they claim…

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The Land of the Unsolved - Promo 2:56

7y ago2:56

2:56

There are roughly 200,000 unsolved murders in the United States and the City of Baltimore is no exception when it comes to open homicide cases.The focus of The Land of the Unsolved is exploring the mysterious, nefarious and unresolved killings that remain caught in the murky shadows of the city’s conflicted psyche.Hosted by investigative reporters …

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Stephen Purpura, CEO of Context Relevant 34:33

10+ y ago34:33

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Context Relevant CEO Stephen Purpura is working on the leading edge of big data — helping companies use their data more effectively. But Purpura, whose company scored $21 million from Bloomberg Beta, Madrona, Vulcan and others earlier this year, followed a career path many of his peers advised him against.After working at Microsoft, Purpura decided…

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Jon Jenkins Head Of Engineering At Pinterest 29:08

11y ago29:08

29:08

Former Seattleite Jon Jenkins, the Head of Engineering at Pinterest, has taken the lead of a “super scrappy, super agile” team of engineers building one of the biggest social networks on the web today. Using billions -- or maybe even trillions -- of data points supplied by users around the world, he and his team are curating personalized experience…

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Alex Algard, CEO and Founder of Whitepages 24:56

11y ago24:56

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Though he’s only held one other job since college, WhitePages founder and CEO Alex Algard thinks he’s found a pretty good fit in his growing company. “I like the feeling of making an impact and a positive difference in the world,” he says of his role running a site that boasts over 50 million monthly users who come to them for contact information. …

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Janis Machala, Executive Dean of Continuing Education at Bellevue College 23:17

11y ago23:17

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As a one-time English PhD student, Janis Machala didn’t always know her career would lead her down a business path. But now she helps other people pursue their passions and get the education they need to achieve their dreams, as the Executive Dean of Continuing Education at Bellevue College. On this edition of Nextcast, I interviewed Machala and le…

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