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For the past few years, the true crime world has been fascinated by the use of genetic genealogy as a way to solve cold cases. The most famous example is the Golden State Killer. Today's episode covers three cases from Washington State, all of which were solved using forensic genealogy methods.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jody-loomis-murder-genetic-genealogy-discarded-coffee-cup-leads-to-terrence-miller-arrest-in-countys-oldest-cold-case/
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https://www.khq.com/coldcase/it-opened-our-eyes-there-are-monsters-out-there---1978-spokane-murder-solved/article_5817f5d2-6081-11ee-90f3-2bb9aa25667b.html
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https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/sep/08/cold-case-solved-genetic-genealogy-unravels-1978-k/
https://www.khq.com/news/major-crimes-detectives-use-genetic-genealogy-to-solve-45-year-old-cold-case-in-spokane/article_1db0cdbe-4e8f-11ee-9ae4-4355375ac978.html
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TW: Mentions of sexual violence
On May 27, 1995, Tracey Brazzel was seen leaving Kodiak Ron’s Pub (in Everett, Washington) around 1:45 a.m. She was never heard from again. Nearly two months later, on July 31, 1995, Patti Berry was last seen leaving her job at Honey’s Adult Entertainment Club around 1:00 a.m. A week later, Patti’s body was found in a wooded area near the Everett Mall. What happened to Tracey and Patti? Were their cases connected?
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Killer gets 47.5 years in 'savage' murder of 'defenseless mother' from Arlington | Arlington Times
Archive Center • Arrest Made in Two 17 year-old Cold Cases
Washington Supreme Court won’t review 1995 murder of Everett mother | The Seattle Times
25 years later, they still hope to find their daughter’s body | HeraldNet.com
19 years after murder, jury finds sex offender guilty | HeraldNet.com
Inmate arrested in 1995 cold case murders
Sex offender arrested in 1995 Snohomish County killings
Police link sex offender to pair of unsolved cold cases
Rapist, murder suspect near release may be confined
Man arrested in 1995 slayings of 2 women – KIRO 7 News Seattle
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. DANIEL ROSS GILES (2016) | FindLaw
courts.wa.gov
Sex offender scheduled for release remains a suspect in murders of two women
Sex offender charged in 2 Everett killings from 1995 | The Seattle Times
Tracey Elizabeth Brazzel – The Charley Project
Sex offender arrested for two 1995 killings
Rape suspect in cold cases could go free Friday
Longtime suspect charged in 2 Snohomish County homicides from 1995 | The Seattle Times
Convicted murderer loses bid to have high court hear case | HeraldNet.com
Higher court upholds conviction in 1995 murder of single mom | HeraldNet.com
Serial sex offender sentenced to 47.5 years for ‘brutal, savage’ murder | HeraldNet.com
Giles testifies that his DNA in murder victim’s car proves nothing | HeraldNet.com
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https://seattlespectator.com/2023/05/31/the-complex-legacy-of-washingtons-mysterious-island-prison/
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September 2, 2008 started out as a normal day but it would eventually result in the death of 6 people and the permanent scarring of many more. We head to Alger, Washington to cover the 2008 Skagit County shootings committed by Isaac Zamora.
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No one wants to help Isaac Zamora, and that's the problem
2008 Skagit County shootings - Wikipedia
Convicted murderer Isaac Zamora wants to withdraw guilty pleas | FOX 13 Seattle
State v. Zamora, 198 Wash. App. 44 | Casetext Search + Citator
State to pay $9 million to victims of Zamora shooting spree
Man accused of killing 6 in Wash. recently jailed
State moves killer Isaac Zamora from mental hospital to prison | The Seattle Times
IN RE: the Personal Restraint of: Isaac L. ZAMORA (2020) | FindLaw
Skagit County shooting spree leaves 6 dead, including sheriff’s deputy, 2 injured | The Seattle Times
Personal Restraint Petition Of: Isaac Zamora :: 2020 :: Washington Court of Appeals, Division I Decisions :: Washington Case Law :: Washington Law :: US Law :: Justia
Murder charges filed against Skagit shooting suspect
Zamora heading for prison, not hospital – KIRO 7 News Seattle
Skagit killing spree detailed
courts.wa.gov
State justices to Zamora victims' families: Jail not liable for killings
Binschus v. State, No. 71752-9-I | Casetext Search + Citator
Skagit County murder spree suspect: “I kill for God” | The Seattle Times
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TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Today's episode covers two tragic domestic-violence related murders. Sadly, domestic violence isn't isolated to one group of people. It can affect anyone, at anytime. If you are in need of resources for domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788.
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Murder victim's family remembers her and all victims of domestic violence – KIRO 7 News Seattle
courts.wa.gov
CATHY HARPER ESTATE OF TRICIA PATRICELLI KHALANI MICHAEL NIYERRAH MICHAEL v. RHONDA FREELAND JOHN DOE FREELAND (2017) | FindLaw
Mother of murder victim blames DOC for daughter's death – KIRO 7 News Seattle
50-year prison term for ex-girlfriend’s murder | The Seattle Times
Washington Supreme Court tosses lawsuit filed by mother of woman killed by boyfriend days after he left prison | The Seattle Times
State v. Miller, No. 71559-3-I | Casetext Search + Citator
'He's going to kill me,' woman warned before death
Man who stabbed ex-girlfriend to death in Auburn gets 50 years
$1M bail for man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Auburn | The Seattle Times
Man gets 50 years in stabbing death of ex-girlfriend
Husband of woman found dead in Tacoma motel charged with murder | king5.com
Spanaway man who called TV station after killing wife gets 26 years
Sara Barrett Murder: Wash. man calls TV station, asks them to post on Facebook that he just killed his wife - CBS News
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Smothering Wife to Death in Tacoma Motel | Puyallup, WA Patch
Pierce County woman found dead in Tacoma hotel room | king5.com
Washington man faces murder charge in killing of wife at Tacoma motel - oregonlive.com
Seattle man arrested after claiming wife's murder to local news station - CBS News
News Flash • Pierce County, WA • CivicEngage
Seattle station asked to post killing on Facebook | AP News
Tony Barrett Charging Documents | Download Free PDF | Detective | Police
Man who killed wife sentenced to 26 years in prison
Woman Found Dead in Motel After Husband Admits Murder to TV Station, Leads Police on Pursuit Over Narrows Bridge | Puyallup, WA Patch
Court documents shed light on violent relationship between husband, slain wife – KIRO 7 News Seattle
Man calls news station to announce that he killed his wife - and asks them to put the news on FACEBOOK
Woman found dead; husband tells KOMO News: I killed her
Police: Woman found dead after husband asks for Facebook post about killing wife – KIRO 7 News Seattle
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On February 2, 2021, Daniel Howard called 911 to report that his soon-to-be-ex-wife Kendy had shot herself. Howard told 911 dispatchers that he found Kendy in the bathtub with a gunshot wound in her mouth. Earlier that day, Kendy had gotten her nails done and she was in the midst of scheduling appointments to start a “body transformation.” She just moved into a new home in Kamiah, Idaho, and according to her friends, she was excited about starting a new job after being transferred to a different location. So why would Kendy Howard kill herself? A better question might be: did Kendy Howard commit suicide?
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Former Idaho State Police trooper gets life in prison for wife's murder | krem.com
'You are a remorseless killer,' judge tells former Idaho State Police trooper who will die in prison for the murder, staged suicide of his wife | The Spokesman-Review
Former ISP trooper on trial for wife’s murder arrested at Spokane airport | Spokane News | khq.com
Bond revoked for former ISP trooper, arrested at Spokane Airport Friday | News | kxly.com
Murder defendant Daniel Howard in court after airport arrest
Former ISP trooper convicted of murdering wife sentenced to life in prison | Spokane News | khq.com
Former ISP trooper found guilty of killing wife | News | kxly.com
Original medical examiner's ruling called into question in death of Idaho trooper's wife | The Spokesman-Review
ID v. Daniel Howard: Jealous Ex-Trooper Murder Trial | Court TV
'Her body was moved' | New testimony reveals what may have happened moments after murder of former ISP trooper's wife | krem.com
‘We were all suspicious’: Former Idaho State trooper trial debates whether wife’s death was suicide or murder | Crime & Courts | idahopress.com
Ex-Idaho trooper standing trial in wife's death arrested at airport | Court TV
Expert in Daniel Howard trial argues Kendy Howard died of a gunshot wound | Spokane News | khq.com
Jury finds former ISP trooper Daniel Howard guilty of second-degree murder, domestic battery | krem.com
'Justice was served': Former Idaho State Police trooper found guilty of wife's murder, staging suicide | The Spokesman-Review
Expert in Daniel Howard trial argues Kendy Howard died of a gunshot wound | FOX 28 Spokane
Attorneys give closing arguments in trial of former Idaho trooper accused of killing his wife | The Spokesman-Review
Original medical examiner's ruling called into question in death of Idaho trooper's wife | The Spokesman-Review
Experts testify on forensic inconsistencies in Idaho trooper's claim that wife killed herself | The Spokesman-Review
In murder trial of former Idaho State Police trooper, medical experts doubt suspect's claim of wife's suicide | The Spokesman-Review
'We were all suspicious': Former Idaho State trooper trial debates whether wife's death was suicide or murder | The Spokesman-Review
Obituary information for Kendy Howard
She was scared to death’: Friends testify in murder trial | Coeur d'Alene Press
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Indigenous women are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape and sexual assault. Today's case takes us to the Yakama Reservation in Washington State. We cover the tragic murder of Alillia Minthorn along with the unsolved murder of Daisy Heath.
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The Vanished
Family gathers to remember Daisy Mae Heath, who was reported missing in 1987 at age 29 | The Vanished | yakimaherald.com
Remains of Yakama Nation woman, Daisy Mae Heath-Tallman, missing since 1987, identified | Crime | applevalleynewsnow.com
Family gathers to remember Daisy Mae Heath, who was reported missing in 1987 at age 29 | The Vanished | yakimaherald.com
Yakama Tribal member's remains identified nearly 40 years later | king5.com
Remains ID’ed as woman missing for decades: WA officials | Tacoma News Tribune
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https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwa/pr/washington-man-sentenced-life-prison-2019-murder-alillia-minthorn
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/sentence-delayed-again-for-man-who-killed-alillia-lala-minthorn-on-the-yakama-reservation/article_c64cd66e-87c2-11ed-adfa-8bd879ba312e.amp.html
https://www.applevalleynewsnow.com/news/crime/wapato-man-sentenced-in-2019-murder-of-lala-minthorn/article_6922ad7a-b250-11ed-b267-97579708e760.html
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https://www.khq.com/news/trial-begins-in-deadly-2019-shooting-that-killed-woman-on-yakima-reservation/article_763d2e90-c7ab-11eb-af8d-0b95a1f75126.html
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TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Today we head to Washington State to cover a jealous ex and a coworker, both of whom were involved in the murders of two young women.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 8788.
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Sex offender, 47, charged in 1988 slaying in Tacoma | The Seattle Times
STATE v. MAPLES (2012) | FindLaw
cases.justia.com
Jury deadlocks in 1988 Tacoma murder case
Pierce County jurors unable to reach verdict | The Spokesman-Review
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WWU student reportedly murdered in apartment by former boyfriend identified | Bellingham Herald
Opening statements, made, witnesses testify in WWU murder case | Bellingham Herald
Burlington man convicted of killing WWU student in 2019 – KIRO 7 News Seattle
courts.wa.gov
'She was generous and kind and open' - family remembers murdered WWU student
WWU student reportedly murdered in apartment by former boyfriend identified | WWU News | Western Washington University
Family of murdered WWU student shares story
Opening statements begin in jury trial of man accused of shooting, killing WWU student
Man arrested in killing of WWU student at apartment in Bellingham | king5.com
'Never saw this coming': Memorial held for murdered WWU student
Ex-boyfriend convicted of aggravated first-degree murder in WWU student’s shooting death | WWU News | Western Washington University
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TW: Domestic Violence
Today's case takes us to Spokane, Washington to discuss the case of Kassie Dewey. Listen now to find out whether Kassie's employer could have done more to prevent her murder.
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Spokane mother killed in attack, five-year-old daughter injured | krem.com
Man who fatally stabbed Kassie Dewey, nearly killed her 5-year-old pleads guilty to murder | The Spokesman-Review
Man pleads guilty for 2021 murder of Kassie Dewey | Spokane News | khq.com
Family, friends want justice in the death of Kassie Dewey | | khq.com
Court docs: Murdered mom kicked boyfriend out of house days before her death | Crime | kxly.com
Records show top Eastern State Hospital officials were warned of domestic violence by nurse before alleged murder | Local News | Spokane | The Pacific Northwest Inlander | News, Politics, Music, Calendar, Events in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest
Man pleads guilty to stabbing mother to death, injuring 5-year-old child – KXLY
'Cherish every day you have with your loved ones': Friends, family remember Kassie Dewey one year after her killing
Spokane mother and daughter stabbed multiple times in attack
"Lilly is going in the right direction"; Father of five-year-old viciously stabbed says she continues to fight as suspect’s bond is set at $1.5 million | | montanarightnow.com
Spokane mother killed in stabbing attack, 5-year-old daughter in critical condition
An Eastern State Hospital nurse abused one co-worker he dated. Now he's accused of murdering another | Local News | Spokane | The Pacific Northwest Inlander | News, Politics, Music, Calendar, Events in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest
Man Charged With Killing Ex, Stabbing Her Young Daughter
Court documents: Kassie Dewey's ex-boyfriend, recently kicked out of her north Spokane home, suspected of her killing
Family and friends of Kassie Dewey tearfully watch as ex-boyfriend sentenced to 36 years for her murder | The Spokesman-Review
Suspect in 2021 murder, child injury pleads guilty | krem.com
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Today's episode takes us to Washington State, where we cover the cases of Alyssa Dodd and Britney Galindez, both of whom were murdered for no reason. Sponsors:RainBro Crafts | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Facebook | Promo Code: CATLAWZiggy's Cat Lounge | Buy Tickets | Instagram | Facebook__________________________Sources:Arrest made in slaying of Seattle teen in Snohomish County lake | The Seattle TimesAdmitted gang member sentenced to 13 years for 2008 killing of teen | HeraldNet.comLynnwood man arrested in teen's deathTeen found dead had called police about harassment | The Seattle TimesArrest made in Lake Ballinger murder | king5.comMan sentenced to 13 years in killing of teen | HeraldNet.comMan gets 13 years for drowning teen in lakeTeen found dead in Lake Ballinger may have had gang ties | Spokane News | khq.comBritney Galindez - Victim Support ServicesGang member faces 13 years for killing teenagerMan who murdered girlfriend in Spokane home sentenced to 25 years | krem.comMan sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing girlfriend | The Spokesman-ReviewCourt documents reveal new details in the homicide of young woman in northwest Spokane | Spokane News | khq.comCourt documents shed new light on Wednesday killing of 20-year-old woman; suspect’s bond set at $1 million | The Spokesman-ReviewGruesome details emerge in Spokane murder of suspect’s girlfriend | krem.comSuspect in N. Spokane murder admits to killing girlfriend, court documents say | Crime | kxly.comEXCLUSIVE: 19-year-old accused of murdering his girlfriend speaks to KHQ | | montanarightnow.com‘I went crazy’: Police find handwritten note at N. Spokane murder scene | Crime | kxly.comEXCLUSIVE: 19-year-old accused of murdering his girlfriend speaks to KHQ | Spokane News | khq.comSpokane murder suspect said he planned to kill victim and her sister, docs say | krem.comAlyssa Christine Dodd Obituary - 2019 - Heritage Funeral & CremationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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TW: Domestic Violence & MiscarriageToday's episode takes us to Spokane, Washington to cover the senseless and tragic murders of Tina Stewart and Makayla Young. Connect with UsSponsors:Bridge Nine Candle Co. | Instagram | Promo Code "CATLAWYER 20"Dolly's Remedy | InstagramYa-Man | Promo Code "CATLAWYER"Sources:https://www.krem.com/amp/article/news/crime/anthony-fuerte-sentenced-makayla-young-spokane-motel-stabbing-death/293-20f29b94-f953-4d92-a64a-0d503cd314a7https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-woman-who-lost-her-life-while-visiting-her-boyfriend-a56ad3623526https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/may/21/family-remains-haunted-as-man-sentenced-to-30-year/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/apr/30/suspect-pleads-guilty-to-murder-of-makayla-young-a/https://www.khq.com/helpmehayley/family-of-murder-victim-makayla-young-asking-for-community-support-impact-statements-ahead-of-sentencing/article_587dd788-add9-11eb-b24c-e3255880b90a.htmlhttps://www.khq.com/news/man-who-stabbed-nearly-decapitated-spokane-woman-makayla-young-set-for-sentencing-monday/article_e8a55344-bc2b-11eb-a11f-cbd72b241348.htmlhttps://www.kxly.com/news/crime/do-not-tell-me-it-s-because-you-were-high-because-that-is-no-excuse/article_3d06dfb3-a86f-5027-8f35-722ae40b8439.htmlhttps://people.com/crime/makayla-young-killed-hotel-room-2-men-charged/https://au.news.yahoo.com/woman-discovered-nearly-decapitated-on-motel-bed-061656432.htmlThe 21 victims of 2020 homicides in Spokane | The Spokesman-ReviewWoman found nearly decapitated in north Spokane motel room last week identified | The Spokesman-ReviewUPDATE: Man sentenced to 16 years in prison for murder of girlfriend | Local News | kxly.comNewman Lake man sentenced to 16 years for the murder of his girlfriend | krem.comDomestic violence, death at Newman Lake home on Thanksgiving leave family devastated | The Spokesman-ReviewNewman Lake man accused of murder changes plea to guilty; Faces at least 16 years in prison | Spokane News | khq.comLife after Tina: One family's quest to force domestic abuser to publicly register - ABC NewsFight breaks out during hearing for Newman Lake domestic violence killing | The Spokesman-ReviewMy best friend was stamped to death by the man I set her up with – I’ll regret it until the day I die – The SunPetition · Tina's Law: Domestic Violence Offender Registry - United States · Change.orgTina STEWART Obituary (1987 - 2017) - Legacy RemembersNewman Lake man sentenced to 16 years in prison for murdering girlfriend last Thanksgiving | Spokane News | khq.comWashington man pleads not guilty in Thanksgiving Day homicide | Montana News | montanarightnow.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Some of us are extremely fortunate to have amazing coworkers. Others of us have terrible coworkers who make it difficult to come to work everyday. But no matter how bad your coworker is, you probably don't think that they're capable of murdering you.
Tune in to hear the case of Sarah Clark and Tanner Pehl, two young people with their whole lives ahead of them, whose stories were cut short by a man they'd know for only two weeks.
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Spokane family desperate for prosecutors to release precious mementos, turned evidence in 2008 double homicide | Help Me Hayley | khq.com
Families Grieve Loss Of Sarah Clark, Tanner Pehl | News | kxly.com
Couple starts support group for homicide victims’ families | Spokane | kxly.com
State v. Crenshaw, No. 29284-3-III | Casetext Search + Citator
Washington jury finds ex-LV man guilty of murder | News
Man convicted of 2008 double homicide in Spokane eligible for resentencing, victims' families devastated | Help Me Hayley | khq.com
Crenshaw receives 2 life sentences for North Spokane murders | krem.com
Tanner E. Pehl (1988-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial
Sarah Anne Clark (1989-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial
Murder and Memory: On the Narrative Reconstruction of a Heinous Crime ‹ Literary Hub
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https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/jul/26/grisly-double-murder-case-goes-jury/
Crenshaw sentenced for 2008 killings | The Spokesman-Review
Crenshaw guilty of two murders | The Spokesman-Review
https://www.courts.wa.gov/content/petitions/89588-1%20Respondents%20Brief.pdf
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This episode covers the cases of Kaelin Glazier and Regina Krieger. Investigators initially dismissed both teens as runaways, despite pleas from their families and friends. Law enforcement should've escalated the investigations, but instead left crucial evidence uncollected because of their botched investigations.
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Kaelin Glazier
Simmons Sentenced to 10 Years - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
Case of teen girl killed in 1996 goes to jury in Medford - oregonlive.com
Jim Fisher True Crime: The William Simmons Murder Case: An Unlikely Conviction
Teen's murder inspires changes in protocol | Local&State | bendbulletin.com
Medford murder trial begins in 1996 death of teen - oregonlive.com
The day ahead in William Simmons murder trial - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
Kaelin Rose Glazier (1981-1996) - Find a Grave Memorial
STATE OF OREGON v. WILLIAM FRANK SIMMONS (2016) | FindLaw
Regina Krieger
https://law.justia.com/cases/idaho/supreme-court-criminal/2024/49266.html
https://apnews.com/article/id-state-wire-idaho-1267da81bb98a185175cf61cffadd8e0
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-who-showed-up-to-party-covered-in-blood-convicted-in-1995-cold-case-murder-of-14-year-old-regina-krieger/amp/
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/gilberto-rodriguez-found-guilty-of-murdering-regina-krieger?amp
https://983thesnake.com/justice-came-inexcusably-late-in-case-of-murdered-burley-id-teen/
https://idahonews.com/amp/news/local/jury-convicts-man-in-1995-cold-case-murder-of-14-year-old-idaho-girl
https://idahonews.com/amp/news/local/idaho-man-convicted-in-1995-killing-gets-life-sentence
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/police-make-arrest-in-cold-case-murder-of-burley-teenager-killed-24-years-ago/277-73dce04b-8878-40dd-9d48-59fdec6c4e85
https://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Man-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-charge-in-1995-death-of-Burley-girl-506182791.html
https://isc.idaho.gov/opinions/49266.pdf
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/apr/20/still-no-suspects-in-girls-murder/
https://magicvalley.com/gilberto-rodriguez-murder-trial-in-death-of-teen-regina-krieger-starts/article_5fd755d1-eed7-56eb-b595-99a3e14ba189.html
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/02/defendant-showed-up-at-party-covered-in-blood-after-teens-death-24-years-ago-witness-claims/
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TW: Domestic Violence
Today's episode covers the cases of Monica Murrah and Mikarah Sanders. Both were senselessly and tragically murdered by people who were supposed to love them.
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Wash. Woman Was Denied Restraining Order, Then Husband Allegedly Killed Her
Court docs: Slain woman denied restraining order against estranged husband | KOIN.com
Vancouver woman’s family demands justice two years after stabbing death
Vancouver woman denied restraining order against estranged husband before her murder, court records show
Husband Stabs Wife To Death in Washington After Restraining Order Against Him was Denied : Headlines : HNGN - Headlines & Global News
Mikarah Sanders
Teen charged in killing of girlfriend in jealous anger | The Seattle Times
Burien man sentenced in Web post slaying | The Seattle Times
courts.wa.gov
Burien teen pleads guilty in girl’s slaying
Mikarah Sanders Murder: Where Is Matthew Dubois Now? Update
Mikarah N “Tinky” Sanders (1994-2010) - Find a Grave Memorial
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1.5 million high school students in the U.S. experience hazing every year. 47% of college students have already experienced hazing before their freshman year. 55% of college students involved in fraternities, sororities, teams, and other student organizations experienced hazing - but only 1 in 10 labeled it as hazing.
This is the case of Sam Martinez.
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Increase the penalties for hazing and end the culture that took my son’s life | The Seattle Times
Grieving WA family pushing for bills that would toughen penalties for hazing | The Seattle Times
Police recommend charges in frat alcohol poisoning death | The Seattle Times
Family of Sam Martinez, Bellevue teenager who died at WSU fraternity house, sues university and fraternity | The Seattle Times
‘Sam’s Law’ parents push for harsher penalties for hazing for a second year | The Seattle Times
Anti-hazing bill ‘Sam’s Law’ inches closer to passing WA Legislature focusing on education, transparency | The Seattle Times
New law, inspired by WSU student’s death, stiffens penalties for hazing | The Seattle Times
How hazing led to the death of fraternity pledge Sam Martinez - 60 Minutes - CBS News
Parents allege negligence by WSU in freshman's hazing death | king5.com
Sam Martinez Hazing Death: Sam’s Law and its Impact on Greek Organizations - Fraternal Law
Members of WSU fraternity where Bellevue freshman died didn’t know what constitutes hazing, evidence shows | king5.com
KUOW - Their son died in a hazing incident at WSU. They've since worked to change Washington's laws around hazing
WSU student pleads guilty to giving Sam Martinez alcohol | krem.com
Body cam, Snapchat videos in Sam Martinez investigation released | krem.com
Sam Martinez death: 15 fraternity members charged in death of Washington State University pledge - CBS News
Parents issue hazing warning after Sam Martinez's death at WSU | king5.com
Manslaughter charges not being suggested in WSU fraternity death | Crime | kxly.com
Three former fraternity members at Washington State University plead guilty to providing alcohol at party where pledge died - CNN
Coroner confirms WSU student died from alcohol poisoning
Washington State University student died hours before classmates called 911, coroner says - ABC News
Whitman County Prosecutor Files Charges In 2019 Alcohol Death Of WSU Fraternity Member - Northwest Public Broadcasting
Investigation leads Pullman Police to revisit hazing as potential factor in Sam Martinez's death | Spokane News | khq.com
3 former WSU frat members plead guilty to alcohol charges | The Seattle Times
Hazing becomes a felony in some cases in Washington state | AP News
Charges filed in death of WSU fraternity pledge – KIRO 7 News Seattle
Last ex-frat member sentenced in death 2 years ago of WSU pledge Sam Martinez
Parents seek answers as hazing reconsidered in WSU student's death
Investigation leads Pullman Police to revisit hazing as potential factor in Sam Martinez's death | Regional | nbcrightnow.com
"This is not justice"; Family of Sam Martinez responds to charges against 15 men for giving alcohol to minors | Find It | khq.com
WSU student died 4 hours before first 911 call, coroner says
Washington State University frat members guilty to 'furnishing alcohol to minors' in death of pledge | Daily Mail Online
'My dream, his dream, cut short': Parents of son killed in hazing incident applaud ‘Sam’s Law’ - MyNorthwest.com
KUOW - After their son’s death at a WSU fraternity, family calls for caution, and change
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We covered this case almost 3 years ago on our Patreon. At the time, the case was unsolved and there wasn’t a lot of information available to the public. Since then, there have been multiple arrests and a trial. This is the case of the Careaga family murders.
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Careaga family quadruple homicide suspects set to go on trial
Opening statements in trial for Careaga murder suspects delayed
Prosecutors say cellphone data will play important role during trial of Careaga Family murders
Careaga family hopes for swift justice as murder trial begins | Kitsap Daily News
Seabeck quadruple homicide trial to begin | king5.com
Secondary charges dropped for 3 suspects in Careaga family quadruple murders
Jury selection to being in Careaga murder trial | Washington | bigcountrynewsconnection.com
Jury picked for trial of 3 accused of killing 4 Careaga family members
Careaga murders: 3 suspects plead not guilty to Kitsap killings linked to cocaine, cash
Suspects in Careaga family killing plead not guilty, get no bail | king5.com
3 men accused of Careaga killings have secondary charges dropped
Careaga family murders: Judge orders suspects held without bail
https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2024/01/19/trial-for-careaga-homicides-suspects-hits-illness-snag/72259970007/
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/defense-says-2017-murder-of-seabeck-family-closing-arguments-quadruple-homicide/281-3cc73223-4366-447f-b847-72a7d95f3cdb
Careaga case jury visits sites related to evidence in trial Thursday
https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2024/03/27/closing-arguments-in-five-month-careaga-murder-trial-near-completion/73099735007/
https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/blogs/crime-and-justice/2023/11/24/careaga-family-quadruple-homicide-suspects-trial/71626167007/
Closing arguments in five-month Careaga murder trial near completion
Cases wrapped, closing arguments expected next week in Careaga trial | Kitsap Daily News
Closing arguments begin for 'Bandidos' gang members accused of killing Seabeck family | king5.com
Kitsap SunCareaga homicide trial: Neighbor, drug dealer give testimonyDec 19, 2023
3 men found guilty in 2017 Kitsap County quadruple-murder
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This episode takes us to Sequim, Washington to cover the murders of Denise Stenson and Frank Hoerner.
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Jury deliberates in retrial of 1993 double killing | Peninsula Daily News
amnesty.org
High court throws out conviction of Washington man on death row
STATE v. STENSON (1997) | FindLaw
Peninsula man serving double-murder sentence files for high court review | Peninsula Daily News
Evidence is released to defense in Darold Stenson's murder retrial | Peninsula Daily News
Victim's widow speaks out about portrayal leading up to double-murder retrial | Peninsula Daily News
IN RE: the Personal Restraint of Darold Ray STENSON (2012) | FindLaw
Death penalty dropped in retrial for ’93 Clallam County slayings | The Seattle Times
Defendant in 1993 double murders returns to Clallam County | Sequim Gazette
Sequim Man Sentenced To Death For Murders Of Wife, Colleague | The Seattle Times
Attorney General’s Office statement on two stays of execution in the case of Darold Stenson | Washington State
Darold Stenson Scheduled Execution Canceled | News | nbcrightnow.com
Off death row, accused killer is back in Clallam | Peninsula Daily News
Supreme Court refuses to lift stay | Spokane News | khq.com
Reversal of inmate's death sentence shocks victim's widow
Darold Stenson double-murder retrial opens with 9-1-1 recording [**Photo Gallery**] | Peninsula Daily News
In Re Stenson :: 2003 :: Washington Supreme Court Decisions :: Washington Case Law :: Washington Law :: US Law :: Justia
Man on death row 18 years will get new trial | The Seattle Times
Defense: Police ignored others in Stenson case
Price tag of double murder retrial is $175,000 and rising fast
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TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
On September 20, 2017, 24-year-old Alisha Canales-McGuire was shot in the doorway of her sister’s home while she was babysitting her 2 nieces and nephew. The family’s live-in nanny was also in the home that night and she called 911. Alisha was dead by the time police arrived. Who killed Alisha?
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https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lynnwood-man-gets-life-sentence-for-botched-murder-for-hire/
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/alisha-canales-mcguire-arrests-in-botched-murder-for-hire-plot-that-killed-intended-victims-sister/
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/shooter-testifies-in-everett-murder-for-hire-trial/
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/pure-evil-washington-man-sent-to-prison-for-hiring-cousin-to-murder-ex-wife-the-cousin-killed-the-wrong-target/amp/
https://www.kiro7.com/news/north-sound-news/three-arrested-in-woman-s-2017-murder-for-hire-shooting/938068688/?outputType=amp
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/hired-assassin-shoots-wrong-woman-26059901.amp
https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/835947.pdf
https://people.com/crime/newlywed-victim-mistaken-identity-murder-for-hire-intended-victim-was-sister/
https://thecinemaholic.com/alisha-canales-mcguire-murder/
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TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month. According to the Center for Disease Control, sexual violence affects millions of people every year in the United States. According to RAINN, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. 1 in 4 women have experienced either a completed or attempted rape.
Besides April being National Sexual Assault Awareness month, there are a few other reasons I wanted to discuss the cases in today’s episode. First, the rapes and sexual assaults covered in this episode actually took place near where I grew up in SE Portland, several years before I was born. And second, this episode is a warning to all listeners who live in Oregon because the asshole I’m going to talk about today is out amongst you and could actually be living in your neighborhood - and the state isn’t required to tell you that he lives there.
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https://www.courttv.com/news/serial-jogger-rapist-to-be-released-from-oregon-prison/
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/12/jogger-rapist-richard-gillmore-to-be-released-friday-victim-plans-to-make-sure-his-neighbors-know-about-him.html?outputType=amp
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/10/serial-rapist-richard-gillmore-to-be-released-from-prison-before-end-of-year-as-a-low-level-sex-offender.html?outputType=amp
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/serial-jogger-rapist-released-oregon-prison-rcna51388
https://www.kptv.com/2022/12/16/portlands-jogger-rapist-released-friday-after-36-years-prison-victims-concerned-outraged/?outputType=amp
https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/jogger-rapist-officially-released-from-prison-after-36-year-sentence/amp/
https://www.kptv.com/2022/12/06/survivors-jogger-rapist-say-release-is-surreal-scary/?outputType=amp
https://www.koin.com/news/special-reports/inside-the-mind-of-oregons-jogger-rapist/amp/
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/03/07/rape-victims-seek-stronger-voice-in-how-oregon-classifies-sex-offenders/
https://katu.com/amp/news/local/portland-jogger-rapist-released-on-parole-as-low-risk-sex-offender-richard-gillmore-survivor-posts-warnings-oregon-state-board-multnomah-county-transitional-housing
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/11/how-the-state-classified-serial-rapist-richard-gillmore-as-a-low-level-sex-offender.html
https://www.foxnews.com/us/victims-portland-jogger-rapist-outraged-released-prison-low-level-offender.amp
https://kpic.com/amp/news/local/jogger-rapist-richard-gillmore-set-to-be-released-victim-advocates-want-emergency-order
https://www.oregonlive.com/oregonianextra/2008/07/jogger_rapist_richard_troy_gil_1.html
https://katu.com/amp/news/local/portland-jogger-rapist-to-be-released-on-parole-we-never-got-justice-survivor-says-richard-gillmore-multnomah-county-department-corrections-justice-oregon-statute-limitations
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2012/06/jogger_rapist_richard_gillmore.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2010/06/richard_gillmore_denied_parole.html
https://www.portlandtribune.com/news/woman-raped-as-young-girl-trying-to-heal-years-later/article_07363cf0-7db1-5c85-83ca-1ea02758fc9e.html
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TW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT
Today's case takes us to Acme, Washington. Amanda (Mandy) Stavik was 18 years old, recently graduated high school, and had just started as a freshman at Central Washington University. She had her whole life ahead of her. But tragically, that life was cut short when she came home for Thanksgiving break in November 1989.
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'I 100% volunteered to do it': How bakery worker got DNA to crack 30-year-old murder case
How a community came together to help solve teen's 1989 murder
How two moms chatting at a water park helped crack a Thanksgiving cold case murder
DNA leads to arrest in 1989 rape, murder of 18-year-old Whatcom County woman
Medical examiner has change of heart in Whatcom County teen's cold case murder
Man arrested in 1989 rape, murder of teen near Bellingham
After Nearly 30 Years, Suspect Arrested in Murder of College Freshman Who Vanished on a Jog
Cold case arrest: Residents had feared for 28 years that murder suspect lived among them
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TW: GRAPHIC SEXUAL & PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
This episode examines the life and crimes of Jerry Brudos - aka the “Lust Killer” or “Shoe Fetish Slayer.”
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