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Lana Stempien, a vibrant attorney with a love for boating, disappeared mysteriously with her boyfriend Chuck Rutherford during a planned trip on Lake Huron in 2005. Despite extensive investigations and theories, including suspicions of foul play, Lana's body was found weeks later, while Chuck's whereabouts remain unknown, leaving the case unresolved and fraught with unanswered questions.
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http://www.nbcnews.com/id/10807318/ns/dateline_nbc/t/beneath-blue-waters/#.XtnZ9Z5KhQI
http://charleyproject.org/case/charles-rutherford-jr
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https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/a-cold-case-lake-huron-boating-mystery/
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In 2015, Carrie and Steven Turner were getting ready for retirement, on the verge of a peaceful life in Myrtle Beach, met a tragic end during a fateful trip. After the police found their bodies in their hotel room, the search was on to find the couple’s son, who quickly became the number one suspect.
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For Love or Money
Playbook for Murder
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Sources:
https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/former-coastal-carolina-student-indicted-on-accessory-charge-not-murder/article_8ec02d90-79ab-11e5-bb9a-6b00b6cfed98.html
https://wpde.com/news/local/woman-sentenced-for-role-in-double-murder-at-myrtle-beach-hotel
https://wpde.com/news/local/conway-man-pleads-guilty-in-death-of-his-parents
https://wpde.com/news/local/pair-charged-with-murder-in-hotel-killing-appear-in-court
https://people.com/crime/son-charged-in-murder-of-parents-at-south-carolina-resort/
https://www.wral.com/durham-couple-slain-at-sc-resort-remembered-for-generosity/14504336/
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https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/conway-man-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-durham-parents-who-were-visiting-in-myrtle-beach/article_4252b5f4-7195-11e5-97ca-
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Bianca Carrasco, a devoted mother of three, went missing in May 2016 after a reported argument with her husband, leaving her family desperate for answers. Nearly eight years without answers, the family remains determined to find Bianca and prove she would not have willingly left her children and belongings behind.
Thank you to both Julie for taking the time to speak with us about Bianca, and to the Murder Diaries who graciously shared their research with us to help create this episode.
Research by Haley Gray
Research assistance by Anna Luria
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Sources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/108Pk8vr2zM91APEvid804ChNinS0H8Yr/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VEHGvRDIdsHP5KA-3fsx51qQv_n4G2vg/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WE4XdUiUNiffBCTgFhr56J3nZLGLWQHj/view?usp=drive_link
https://charleyproject.org/case/bianca-zannette-carrasco
Murder Diaries interviews with Jovanna Burney and Julie Stinson
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g91uuNaZuGgPYLAk-KW1Kzlz9eH9CBVN/view?usp=sharing
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement/family-missing-san-antonio-woman-texas-rangers-join-investigation/273-1c2a544e-2042-435a-ae7a-cd72532f5a8b
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Disappearance-of-29-year-old-mom-of-three-in-San-9181612.php
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/missing-woman-left-to-go-for-walk-never-returned
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna578651
https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/02/13/san-antonio-mother-of-3-remains-missing-a-year-after-dispute-with-husband/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Help-Find-Bianca-Carrasco-100069863216221/
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/help-us-find-bianca-carrasco
https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/resident-finds-body-along-walking-trail-in-north-bexar-county
MAM interview with Julie Stinson
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Dubbed "the world's most wanted woman" in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Elaine Parent was sought for the murder of her potential roommate, Beverly McGowan. Using over 20 different identities and mastering disguise, Elaine eluded authorities for more than a decade.
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Bendavid, Naftali, “Search for bait…”, The Miami Herald, 21 Jul 1990
“Tattoo may help…”, The Palm Beach Post, 21 Jul 1990
Power, Trish and Bendavid, Naftali, “Headless body is…”, The Miami Herald, 2 Aug 1990
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Smith, Cheryl, “Headless victim’s murder…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 3 Aug 1990
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Lane, Teresa, “St. Lucie to…”, The Palm Beach Post, 4 Jun 1991
Pazdera, Donna, “Task force formed…”, The Stuart News, 4 Jun 1991
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“Police label Panhandle…”, Associated Press, 12 Apr 2002
Tate, Tim, “Chameleon killer cheats…”, The Telegraph, 21 Apr 2002
Chapman, Matthew, “A killer’s many…”, The Irish Times, 20 Mar 1999
FBI Files
“Unsolved Mysteries”
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This week we are discussing the life and tragic death of Judy Malinowski, a woman from Ohio, who lost her life after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in 2015. Despite suffering severe burns, she fought for two years before succumbing to her injuries, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice.
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And for more information about Judy, check-out the documentary “The Fire That Took Her” on Prime Video.
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Sources:
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/michael-slager-pleads-guilty-to-murder-after-dousing-girlfriend-with-gas-setting-judy-malinowski-on-fire/
https://www.judysfoundation.org/about/
https://people.com/judy-malinowski-woman-set-fire-ex-testified-grave-behind-bars-life-7503471
https://people.com/crime/the-fire-that-took-her-judy-malinowski-case/
https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-fire-fiance-heroic-fight/
https://people.com/judy-malinowski-last-moments-fire-that-took-her-exclusive-7503538
https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A731261
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/judy-malinowski-dies-nearly-two-years-after-being-set-on-fire/
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-man-pleads-no-contest-charges-setting-woman-fire/530-bebe39bc-62ac-43a7-b42a-50e121da7965
https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-on-fire-fiance-5-things/
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This week, we are discussing the story of a young mother named Nicole VanderHeyden, who was murdered after a night out with her boyfriend and other friends. And while police quickly honed in on a suspect, as more information came in, they quickly realized that the most obvious suspect isn't always the correct one.
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Wisconsin Department of Corrections
State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court, Brown County, “Decision and Order”
State of Wisconsin, Court of Appeals, 16 Mar 2020
Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, 20 Oct 2020
State of Wisconsin, Supreme Court, 29 Jun 2021
VanderHeyden, Nicole “Nikki” D., 29 May 2016
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Srubas, Paul, “Police seek help…”, USA Today, 4 Jun 2016
Bollier, Jeff, “County releases Ledgeview…”, USA Today, 11 Jun 2016
Srubas, Paul, “Details remain sketchy…”, USA Today, 9 Sep 2016
Srubas, Paul, “Charge brought in…”, USA Today, 17 Sep 2016
Srubas, Paul, “Suspect accused other…”, USA Today, 17 Jun 2017
Le Duc, Shelby, “Testimony gives VanderHeyden…”, USA Today, 9 Dec 2017
Srubas, Paul, “Testimony begins in…”, USA Today, 20 Feb 2018
Srubas, Paul, “Babysitter recalls night…”, USA Today, 21 Feb 2018
Srubas, Paul, “Detrie testifies about…”, USA Today, 22 Feb 2018
Srubas, Paul, “Defense disputes Detrie…”, USA Today, 23 Feb 2018
Srubas, Paul, “Burch finally replaces…”, USA Today, 24 Feb 2018
Srubas, Paul, “Burch prosecution moves…”, USA Today, 27 Feb 2018
Srubas, Paul, “Burch: I was…”, USA Today, 1 Mar 2018
Srubas, Paul, “Burch found guilty…”, USA Today, 2 Mar 2018
Le Duc, Shelby, “Family and friends…”, USA Today, 2 May 2018
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Moriarty, Erin, “21st century technology…”, CBS News, 20 Oct 2018
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In 2019, renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Bouchard went missing after a trip to Las Vegas. Police quickly discovered that he was not a missing person but rather the victim of a gruesome homicide.
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Kelsey Turner Arrest Warrant
Dr. Thomas Burchard LinkedIn
Shoro, Mike, “Body found in…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 21 Mar 2019
Erickson, Briana, “New details released…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 12 Apr 2019
Newberg, Katelyn, “Las Vegas murder…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2 Apr 2019
Ferrara, David, “California doctor allegedly…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 18 Jun 2019
Newberg, Katelyn, “3rd suspect in…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 17 Apr 2019
Newberg, Katelyn, “Man accused of…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 27 Jul 2022
Newberg, Katelyn, “Former model pleads…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 11 Nov 2022
Newberg, Katelyn, “Former model sentenced…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 10 Jan 2023
Newberg, Katelyn, “Third suspect in…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 13 Feb 2023
Dr. Thomas Kirk Burchard Find a Grave
Adami, Chelcey and Cimini, Kate, “Warrant: slain California…”, The Californian, 5 Apr 2019
Kalmbacher, Colin, “Playboy model arrested…”, Law & Crime, 30 Mar 2019
Kelsey Turner GoFundMe
Noori Farzan, Antonia, “A respected psychiatrist…”, The Washington Post, 4 Apr 2019
Drawhorn, Aaron and Gartner, Jordan, “Report: model accused…”, KTNV, 3 Apr 2019
Salas, Christopher, “Girlfriend: Dr. Burchard…”, KSBW 8, 30 Mar 2019
Connelly, Chris et al, “A model murder…”, ABC News, 24 Feb 2023
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“Playboy model arrested…”, CBS 13, 29 Mar 2019
Investigation Discovery’s, The Playboy Murders, “Sugar Baby”
ABC’s 20/20, “A Model Murder”
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This week, we are discussing the murder of 19-year-old Alaska native Sonya Ivanoff, who was walking home one night after visiting a friend. Fortunately a brave eyewitness came forward with information that would turn the investigation on its head.
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“Suspect demonstrated suspicious…”, AP, 10 Nov 2003
“Trial begins for…”, AP, 19 Jan 2005
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This week, we are discussing the disappearance and assumed murder of New York resident Gail Katz as she attempted to leave her abusive husband. Decades go by before Gail’s family learns the truth about what happened to her from a very unlikely person.
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The People of the State of New York v. Robert Bierenbaum, 2002
Robert Bierenbaum v. Harold D. Graham, 2009
New York inmate search
Gail Katz, Find a Grave
“Surgeon charged in…”, The Times-Tribune, 9 Dec 1999
Rosario, Ruben and Gentile, Don, “Doc’s missing wife…”, Daily News, 18 Jul 1985
Ross, Barbara, “Charges in 1985…”, Daily News, 9 Dec 1999
O’Shaughnessy, Patrice, “Doc’s missing wife…”, Daily News, 10 Dec 1999
Peterson, Helen, “20 years to…”, Daily News, 30 Nov 2000
“NY doctor convicted…”, Associated Press, 25 Oct 2000
Hurtado, Patricia, “Prosecutor: lies will…”, Newsday, 3 Oct 2000
Ross, Barbara, “Detective wasn’t ready…”, Daily News, 25 Oct 2000
Rhee, Joseph et al, “Ex-surgeon admits…”, ABC News, 23 Oct 2021
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This week, we are discussing the murder of bride-to-be Molly Watson, which occurred less than two days before her wedding. Little did Molly know that the man she was planning to marry had a secret life that unraveled and ultimately led to her death.
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Sources:
State of Missouri v James Addie, November 2022
State of Missouri v James Addie, July 2022
State of Missouri vs. James Addie, February 2022
20/20, Season 44, Episode 10, “I Now Pronounce You Dead”
Ko, Kevin, “EXCLUSIVE: parents react…”, KOMU, 6 May 2018
Klinge, Naomi, “EXCLUSIVE: brother reacts…”, KOMU, 28 Apr 2018
Walker, Nash, “Monroe County man…”, KOMU, 29 Apr 2021
Merck, Kathryn, “Monroe County man…”, KOMU, 12 Jul 2021
Drakas, Meghan, “Monroe County man…”, ABC 17 News, 12 Jul 2021
Haldiman, Jeff, “Mexico man sentenced…”, News Tribune, 13 Jul 2021
Staff, “Monroe County man…”, Hannibal Courier Post, 12 Jul 2021
Missouri v Addie, Opening Statements
Missouri v Addie, Melanie Addie Testimony
Missouri v Addie, Closing Arguments
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This week, we are discussing the murder of Chad Entzel, a North Dakota native. When police first arrived at Chad’s home, which he shared with his wife, they initially believed Chad had died by suicide. However, they quickly realized that something far more nefarious had taken place inside the home.
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Sources:
State of North Dakota vs. Nikki Sue Melissa Entzel
“Chad Entzel”, The Bismarck Tribune, 4 Jan 2020
“Burleigh authorities investigate…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 4 Jan 2020
Svihovec, Travis, “Wife arrested in…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 9 Jan 2020
Svihovec, Travis, “Man wanted in…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 10 Jan 2020
Field, Andy and Svihovec, Travis, “Man arrested in…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 11 Jan 2020
Svihovec, Travis, “Bond set at…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 14 Jan 2020
Svihovec, Travis, “Entzel case set…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 29 Feb 2020
Svihovec, Travis, “Judge won’t allow…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 28 Jul 2020
Svihovec, Travis, “Howard murder charge”, The Bismarck Tribune, 5 May 2021
Svihovec, Travis, “Guilty plea expected…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 22 Oct 2021
Svihovec, Travis, “Howard pleads guilty…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 23 Oct 2021
Svihovec, Travis, “Howard gets 25…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 15 Feb 2022
Svihovec, Travis, “Entzel trial is…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 25 Feb 2022
Svihovec, Travis, “Prosecutor says Entzel…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 27 Sep 2022
Svihovec, Travis, “Jurors see footage…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 29 Sep 2022
Nikki’s interview with police
Nikki’s 911 call
Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 27 Sep 2022
Rodenberg, Brendan, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET 9 Oct 2022
Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 28 Sep 2022
Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 29 Sep 2022
Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 30 Sep 2022
Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 3 Oct 2022
Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 4 Oct 2022
Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel guilty…”, KXNET, 4 Oct 2022
Piscia, Emma, “Convicted North Dakota…”, ABC News, 16 Mar 2023
Gratson, Rebecca, “An alleged affair…”, ABC News, 16 Mar 2023
Svihovec, Travis, “Entzel sentenced to…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 17 Feb 2023
Craven, Erika, “Remembering Chad Entzel…”, KFYR TV, 5 Oct 2022
North Dakota Corrections and Rehabilitation
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This week, we are discussing the tragic murder of Heidi Firkus. Heidi was killed after an alleged intruder broke into the home she shared with her husband—the same home that was scheduled to be foreclosed on the next day, a fact unbeknownst to her.
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Sources:
Nick Firkus criminal complaint
Collection of court documents
Minnesota court records
Ramsey County Attorney’s Office news release
Gottfried, Mara H. “As Heidi Firkus murder…”, Pioneer Press, 27 Jan 2023
Gottfried, Mara H. “At Firkus murder…”, Pioneer Press, 2 Feb 2023
Gottfried, Mara H. “Investigator testifies he…”, Pioneer Press, 6 Feb 2023
Gottfried, Mara H. “No evidence of…”, Pioneer Press, 7 Feb 2023
Gottfried, Mara H. “Heidi Firkus’ signature…”, Pioneer Press, 8 Feb 2023
Ferraro, Nick. “Nicholas Firkus found…”, Pioneer Press, 10 Feb 2023
Gottfried, Mara H. “Friends seek justice…”, Pioneer Press, 14 May 2019
Harlow, Tim. “St. Paul woman’s husband…”, Star Tribune, 20 May 2021
Gottfried, Mara H. “Heidi Firkus’ family…”, Pioneer Press, 23 May 2021
Kinsey, Jordan. “Did embarrassment of…”, 48 Hours, 3 Dec 2023
Browning, Blue et al. “2nd wife’s suspicions…”, 20/20, 14 Apr 2023
Stelloh, Tim. “His wife was…”, NBC News, 20 Oct 2023
Kinsey, Jordan. “Who killed Heidi…”, 48 Hours, 3 Dec 2023
Stangeland, Brooke. “Husband sentenced to…”, ABC News, 14 Apr 2023
Gottfried, Mara H. “Firkus murder trial…”, Pioneer Press, 1 Feb 2023
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This week we are discussing the murder of Irene Garza, a beloved teacher and pillar in her community and the decades it took to prosecute her killer.
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Sources:
https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/feit-appeal.pdf
https://pa.co.hidalgo.tx.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=3295220
Death Cert https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EMtrvsCOu-s3jvsKWm3MQyvHDTcrDLsa/view?usp=sharing
Memorandum https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IUABykxr23t9VZyELBRF56xpwnbtPpwZ/view?usp=sharing
Clergy Letter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FewdmV-7P7eNAkheJ8JlruYfW4nj-5_N/view?usp=sharing
https://www.cnn.com/2013/05/31/justice/garza-cold-case-timeline/
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1307/25/acd.02.html
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2018/01_02/2018_01_27_Lourdes_News_Inside_Texas.htm
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/evidence-photos-in-the-irene-garza-murder-case/16/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/inside-the-trial-of-former-priest-charged-with-1960-murder-of-texas-schoolteacher/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/church-officials-shielded-priest-suspected-of-murder-for-decades/
https://www.podles.org/case-studies/files/Murder-of-Irene-Garza.pdf
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irene-garza-murder-john-feit-former-priest-dies/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/unholy-act/
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Hi Friends! I know we told you we were going to take the week off, but then we had the opportunity to record with our dear friends Kimberly and Katie with A Date with Dateline, and so we did! We hope you enjoy this incredibly fun episode all about the very real Lifetime show "Phrogging: Hider in My House". We recapped episode 8 and I don't know if we'll ever recover. Or sleep.
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This week we are discussing the murder of Lynn Hernan, initially deemed a suicide, but later revealed as a homicide when investigators uncovered evidence of her fatal poisoning with Visine eye drops.
Look for a new crossover episode next Tuesday, and we will return with brand-new episodes on January 2, 2024!
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Sources:
Jessy Kurczewski complaint
Jessy Kurczewski court records
“WI v. Jessy Kurczewski…”, Court TV, 14 Nov 2023
Lynn Hernan obituary
Hanley, Erik S., “Jessy Kurczewski found…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov 2023
Kozlowicz, Cathy, “In eye drops…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov 2023
Ramirez, Chris, “Waukesha County eye…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Oct 2023
Ramirez, Chris, “Eye drops trial…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct 2023
Hughes, Elliot, “Defense attorney’s comments…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct 2023
Hughes, Elliot, “Here are 3…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct 2023
Lemoine, Bret, “Wisconsin eye drops…”, FOX6 Milwaukee, 14 Nov 2023
Huber, Brian, “Witnesses discuss attempt…”, Waukesha County Freeman, 1 Nov 2023
Attorneys withdraw, Jessy Kurczewski's sentencing in Waukesha eye drops trial delayed
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This week we are discussing the murder of Ildiko Krajnyak who was murdered in 2018 when a bomb exploded at her Southern California day spa.
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Collection of court documents
“Long Beach man…”, US Attorney’s Office, 4 Mar 2019
“Federal grand jury…”, US Attorney’s Office, 13 Mar 2019
“Long Beach man…”, US Attorney’s OFfice, 19 Jul 2023
Simon, Darran, “California explosion victim…”, CNN, 17 May 2018
Staff, “Prosecutors drop charges…”, ABC 7, 29 May 2018
“Mistrial declared in…”, ABC 7, 22 Aug 2022
Emery, Sean, “Long Beach man…”, The Orange County Register, 28 Jun 2023
Henry, Jason, “Aliso Viejo bombing…”, The Orange County Register, 16 Jun 2022
Panzar, Javier, Winton, Richard, and Tchekmedyian, Alene, “A relationship sours…”, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2018
Stephen Beal IMDb
Pelisek, Christine, “Did a controlling…”, People, 3 Oct 2019
Stephen Beal Stage 32 Profile
“Late wife of…”, KCAL News, 19 May 2018
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This week we are discussing the disappearance and murder of Christie Wilson after a night out at a local casino.
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People v Garcia, 2009
Moriarty, Erin, “A killer’s family…”, 48 Hours, 30 Jan 2021
Moriarty, Erin, “How detectives outsmarted…”, 48 Hours, 29 Jan 2021
“A mother’s quest…”, CBS13, 18 Nov 2020
“Christie Wilson’s family…”, CBS13, 24 Aug 2020
“The biggest gamble”, 48 Hours, 15 Feb 2007
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This week we are discussing the murder of CJ Sayers, a beloved son, brother, and father. *New episode next week 11/28/2023*
If you’d like to contribute to the second annual Toy Drive as mentioned in the beginning of the episode, you can send donations via venmo to CJ’s sister Alyssa. Her venmo is: @alyssa-sayers.
Special thanks this week to the Sayers Family as well as Haley Gray with Haley Gray Research who was instrumental in putting this episode together.
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Sources:
https://chroniclet.com/news/335925/man-sentenced-to-11-15-years-in-lagrange-township-shooting-death-updated/
https://www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Christopher-Sayers-2/#!/Obituary
https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/01/31/lorain-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-overnight-shooting/
https://chroniclet.com/news/290419/elyria-man-shot-killed-in-lagrange-twp-was-doting-father-family-says/
https://chroniclet.com/news/290714/graphic-911-call-documents-shed-more-light-on-lagrange-township-fatal-shooting/
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/man-indicted-murder-domestic-dispute-lagrange/95-1ddaf5d5-8e40-46cf-8394-8c0f211f6c41
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-funeral-and-memorial-for-cj-sayers?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Kody Rutledge Lorain County Common Pleas docket
https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A794679
Interview with the Sayers family
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This week we are discussing the tragic murder of New Zealand farmer, Scott Guy, on his family’s farm. Police quickly honed in on one suspect, but was it the correct one?
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Sources:
https://coronialservices.justice.govt.nz/assets/csu-2010-pno-261-guy-scott-grahame.pdf
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/guy-trial-farm-in-family-buy-out/IYCLMVFHXZ3WZZQZEMNOEPSKTA/?c_id=1&objectid=10813525
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/macdonald-letter-to-guys-given-to-police/M6C2IU536NHHVAEBBOB4MNUZVM/
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/121972334/scott-guys-murder-10-years-on--did-cops-get-the-wrong-man
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/7213148/Scott-Guy-murder-trial-in-summary
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/scott-guy-trial-family-at-war/3AWWZ25YGUSRNKWWDPWP77IKGU/?c_id=1&objectid=10817214
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/71781768/kylee-guy-calls-off-hunt-for-scotts-killer
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/scott-guy-murder-mystery-we-will-never-forget-or-forgive
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/details-macdonald-charges-revealed
http://www.stuff.co.nz/ipad-big-picture/7094388/Scott-Guys-sister-had-doubts-about-farm-partnership
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This week we are discussing the disappearance of former Marine, Bryan “Vladek” Hasel, and his family’s desperate search to locate him.
Thank you to Bethany and Jodi Hasel for sharing your brother’s story with us.
If you have information that could lead to the discovery of Vlad, please reach out to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office missing persons unit at 407-254-7000. The case number is 21-83864.
To keep up to date with Vladek’s case, visit https://linktr.ee/findvladekhasel
If you'd like to make a donation towards a kindness bag for World Kindness Day, send your donations to [email protected] via paypal, and you will be entered to win a copy of Laurah Norton's new book "Lay Them to Rest".
Research by Satori Good and Haley Gray, assistance from Whitney St. Andre (from Navigating Advocacy Podcast).
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