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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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    Sources:

    http://www.nbcnews.com/id/10807318/ns/dateline_nbc/t/beneath-blue-waters/#.XtnZ9Z5KhQI

    http://charleyproject.org/case/charles-rutherford-jr

    https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/detroitnews/obituary.aspx?n=lana-stempien&pid=180093318

    https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/a-cold-case-lake-huron-boating-mystery/

    http://www.nbcnews.com/id/12756009/ns/dateline_nbc/t/new-witnesses-lake-huron-mystery/#.Xury5Z5KhQI

    https://www.newspapers.com/image/362560058/?article=3af830e1-f352-4f4b-beec-72d26550bb6e&focus=0.19426714,0.65429425,0.33484986,0.70012134&xid=2378&_ga=2.107526210.1713233629.1592457405-302791307.1590645882&_gac=1.27661006.1591684266.Cj0KCQjww_f2BRC-ARIsAP3zarHiOWVdaYSLU3WEVvt7g1FvxJvNrUXnMmlvcFX9NWl9mT3KYb459_saAib2EALw_wcB

    http://www.nbcnews.com/id/15209681/ns/dateline_nbc/t/what-lies-beneath/#.Xv3-cJNKhQJ

    https://piadvance.com/2015/09/ten-years-later-mystery-persists-of-lake-huron-tragedy/

    https://www.newspapers.com/image/364019374/?terms=lana%20stempien&match=1

    https://www.newspapers.com/image/363349436/?terms=lana%20stempien&match=1




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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.

    Catch the Moms on “Love You to Death” on Tubi this week:
    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/

    https://web.archive.org/web/20150408080450/http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article13078451.html

    https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/court-hearings-documents-offer-insight-into-double-murder-victims-and-their-son/article_8b88aa22-c75d-11e4-8051-432d51285f93.html

    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-


    e7bc5d7c0d09.htmlhttps://www.wbtw.com/news/woman-sentenced-in-myrtle-beach-hotel-deaths/


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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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    Sources:

    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

    Fernandez, Maria Elena and Davis, Kevin, “Woman’s slaying remains…”, South Florida Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug 1990

    Smith, Cheryl, “Headless victim’s murder…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 3 Aug 1990

    Waukau, Anne, “Clue found in…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 1 Sep 1990

    McMullan, Dawn, “County joints Scotland…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 5 Sep 1990

    “TV show leads…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 18 Oct 1990

    “Escapee ruled out…”, The Balm Beach Post, 20 Oct 1990

    “Crime Stoppers”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 21 Oct 1990

    Lane, Teresa, “Playboy club waitress…”, The Palm Beach Post, 14 Nov 1990

    Pazdera, Donna, “Bizarre murder baffles…”, The Stuart News, 26 Apr 1991

    Smith, Cheryl, “Grisly St. Lucie…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 16 May 1991

    Lane, Teresa, “St. Lucie to…”, The Palm Beach Post, 4 Jun 1991

    Pazdera, Donna, “Task force formed…”, The Stuart News, 4 Jun 1991

    Bendavid, Naftali and Long, Phil, “Unsolved plans to…”, The Miami Herald, 4 Jun 1991

    Pazdera, Donna, “Series probes tale…”, The Stuart News, 10 Nov 1991

    “Show to broadcast…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 7 May 1992

    Hammett, Yvette, “Persistence unravels slaying”, The Stuart News, 11 Dec 1996

    Hammett, Yvette, “Police collecting tips…”, The Stuart News, 12 Dec 1996

    Pazdera, Donna, “‘90 murder trail…”, South Florida Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec 1996

    Collins, Thomas R., “Police go international…”, The Palm Beach Post, 27 Feb 1999

    Chapman, Kathleen, “Suicide ends search…”, The Palm Beach Post, 9 Apr 2002

    “Police at her…”, Associated Press, 9 Apr 2002

    “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.

    Make sure to check-out the Facebook page that shares all about Judy’s Foundation. 

    And for more information about Judy,  check-out the documentary “The Fire That Took Her” on Prime Video. 

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    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more!

    Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

    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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    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more!

    Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

    Sources:

    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

    Le Duc, Shelby, “Neighbors react to…”, USA Today, 25 May 2016

    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

    Srubas, Paul, “‘Mr. Burch, you…’”, USA Today, 5 May 2018

    Srubas, Paul, “Burch to Dateline…”, USA Today, 13 May 2018

    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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    Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

    Sources:

    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

    “Former Playboy model…”, CBS News, 11 Jan 2023

    “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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    Sources:

    “Troopers whittle down…”, AP, 22 Oct 2003

    “Suspect demonstrated suspicious…”, AP, 10 Nov 2003

    “Trial begins for…”, AP, 19 Jan 2005

    “Officer killed woman…”, AP, 21 Jan 2005

    “Murder victim entered…”, AP, 24 Jan 2005

    “Woman was involved…”, AP, 7 Feb 2005

    “Prosecutors rest case…”, AP, 11 Feb 2005

    “Murder trial hears…”, AP, 25 Feb 2005

    “Trial jury pick…”, AP, 21 Oct 2005

    “A few feet…”, AP, 28 Oct 2005

    “State wants a…”, AP, 30 Dec 2005

    “Ex-officer jailed…”, AP, 21 Apr 2006

    “Three file civil…”, AP, 28 Apr 2006

    McKenzie, Victoria, “In a small…”, AP, 15 Sep 2019

    McKenzie, Victoria and Wong, Maye-e, “In Nome, Va…”, AP, 25 Dec 2019

    Dateline “A Walk in the Rain”

    Alaska Department of Corrections

    Sonya Ivanoff Act

    Owens v. State, Court of Appeals, 3 March, 2010 

    Matthew C. Owns v. State of Alaska, Court of Appeals of the State of Alaska, 28 July, 2021

    Brant, Tataboline, “Nome police must work…”, Anchorage Daily News, 29 October, 2003 

    “Ex-police officer on trial…”, AP, 19 January, 2005

    Alaska Police Standards Council, 14 December, 2005 

    “Senior Assistant District Attorney…”, State of Alaska Department of Law, 6 December 2005

    Haecker, Diana, “Matt Owens sentenced…”, The Nome Nugget, 16 April, 2006 

    Holland, Megan, “Appeals court upholds…”, Anchorage Daily News, 5 March, 2010

    “Jury convicts ex-police officer…”, AP 

    Medearis, Sandra L, “Owens’ murder conviction…”, The Nome Nugget, 27 October, 2017 

    Hopkins, Kyle, “Nome officer who admitted…”, Anchorage Daily News, 23 August, 2018 

    Hughes, Art, “In Nome, a legacy…”, Native News, 12 September, 2019 

    “In small Alaska city…”, AP, 12 September, 2019


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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:

    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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    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

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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

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    Research by Satori Good and Haley Gray, assistance from Whitney St. Andre (from Navigating Advocacy Podcast).

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    Sources:

    Hernández Caraballo, Lillian M. “Deputies looking…” NSM Today. 26 November 2021.


    “Find Bryan “Vladek” Hasel.” Facebook Group.


    “Find Bryan “Vladek” Hasel.” Website.

    Moore Russell, Tiffany. “Estate of BRYAN…” Orange County Court Records Search. 30 March 2023.


    “Bryan Vladek Hasel.” CUE Center for Missing Persons. 

    Lama, Danielle. “Search for Vladek Hasel…” Fox 35 Orlando. 18 April 2022.

    Dukes, Amanda. “Missing Orange County man’s family…” WESH 2 News. 25 April 2022.

    Bullock, J.J. and Brian Entin. “Family searching for…” Newsnation from Nexstar Media. 4 May 2022.

    Cardentey, Jackie. “Search for missing 24-year-old continues…” NSM Today. 1 April 2023.

    Hogan, Brandon. “Deputies reissue call for information...” Channel 6 Orlando. 20 September 2023.

    Interview and conversations with Jodi and Bethany

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