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  • Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! 

    This week, we’re highlighting another PNW podcast we’ve collaborated with before: Cascadia Crime & Cryptids! Hosted by Sarah & Caro, the podcast covers true crime with a sprinkling of spooky stories from the Cascadia bioregion.

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    https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Katrina_Nash

    https://charleyproject.org/case/katrina-marie-nash

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14965988/katrina-marie-nash

    https://jared315.tripod.com/index-3.html

    https://www.columbian.com/news/2013/jul/26/accused-killer-mentions-cold-case/

    http://findcarrie.blogspot.com/2006/01/hospital-disappearances.html

    https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/cases/located.htm

    https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/bones-found-in-olympia-park-are-from-15-year-old-girl/

    https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/olympia-girl-s-remains-provide-no-clues-to-how-1167795.php

    https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missing87975/endangered-missing-child-katrina-nash-t3240.html

    https://www.valleyhillsfh.com/obituaries/Joseph-Reneau/#!/TributeWall

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  • Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! 

    This week, we’re highlighting Coffee & Cases. Hosted by Allison and Maggie, Coffee & Cases covers unsolved true crime cases on a weekly basis.

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  • Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! 

    True Crime Cat Lawyer presents...United States of Murder! Hosted by Ashley and Lacey, United States of Murder takes listeners on a road trip through the U.S. covering a range of lesser known crimes, unsolved cases, serial killers, and more.

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  • TW: Domestic Violence

    For this episode, we head to Washington State to cover a no-body homicide and a suspicious death.

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    Not guilty verdict in Devan Schmidt murder trial | CapitolHillSeattle.com

    West Seattle man charged with second-degree murder, 5 years after 29-year-old woman found dead | The Seattle Times

    ‘A crime against women’ — Schmidt murder case ends with assault conviction, 17-month sentence | CapitolHillSeattle.com

    courts.wa.gov

    Seattle police arrest suspect in 2015 homicide

    Five years later, arrest made in Devan Schmidt case — UPDATE: MURDER CHARGE | CapitolHillSeattle.com

    Six years after Madison Valley woman’s death, trial begins in Devan Schmidt murder case | CapitolHillSeattle.com


    https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/276dfwa.html#:~:text=Steven%20was%20found%20guilty%20of,body%20has%20not%20been%20found.
    https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/bizarre-revenge-plot-is-alleged-1112454.php
    https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20020611&slug=murder11e
    https://www.corrections1.com/corrections/articles/clemency-given-to-wash-inmate-who-reported-murder-for-hire-plot-6b1fEIji9JldKPbm/
    https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20000609&slug=4025757
    https://charleyproject.org/case/jami-sue-sherer
    https://loriajohnston.medium.com/the-disappearance-of-jami-hagel-sherer-5d90b4e5211a
    https://casetext.com/case/state-v-sherer-1
    https://thecinemaholic.com/jami-sherer-murder-where-is-steven-sherer-now/
    https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/09-35934/09-35934-2012-04-27.html
    https://www.anylaw.com/case/u-state-v-sherer/court-of-appeals-of-washington/08-19-2002/f86XYWYBTlTomsSB5hwO
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34735899/jami_sue-sherer
    https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/murder-for-hire-plot-gets-inmate-life-term-1149740.php
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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://abcnews.go.com/US/52-years-20-year-woman-found-dead-seattle/story?id=62905042

    https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/seattle-womans-murder-solved-half-century-later/281-c1b410a7-d2a4-44d7-bd27-b564880f3360

    https://apnews.com/general-news-a2f91cad86a9492cbcd1abb6b800ce8b

    https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/seattle-woman-susan-galvin-killer-frank-wypych-identified-after-52-years

    https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-police-solve-52-year-old-murder-case-using-genetic-genealogy

    https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/dna-family-tree-help-solve-52-year-old-seattle-slaying/

    https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-family-tree-help-solve-52-year-old-seattle-murder-case/947354648/

    https://www.seattlepi.com/local/crime/article/DNA-and-family-trees-How-genealogy-is-solving-13829505.php

    https://www.king5.com/video/videoliciousvideo/cold-case-murder/281-7b273653-3625-46a7-aeef-4cc800a051de

    https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-police-investigating-1967-seattle-center-cold-case-homicide/488605769/

    https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/10/us/1972-killing-terrence-miller-dies-trnd/index.html

    https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/man-suspected-in-1972-snohomish-county-murder-kills-self-before-jury-convicts/

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspect-trial-1972-murder-dies-suspected-suicide-hours-guilty-verdict-n1247272

    https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/suspect-on-trial-for-1972-murder-of-jody-loomis-commits-suicide-hours-before-guilty-verdict

    https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=6568

    https://people.com/crime/man-accused-of-committing-48-year-old-cold-case-murder-dies-by-suicide-before-guilty-verdict/

    https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/11/24/almost-50-years-after-brutal-rape-and-murder-dna-cracks-cold-case-suspect-commits-suicide-before-conviction/

    https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=6160

    https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/suspect-arrested-in-1972-homicide-cold-case-in-snohomish-county/

    https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/edmonds-man-suspected-1972-murder-jody-loomis-found-dead/SML2M6TMRRFQPO5RC7GXV3CSDI/

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jody-loomis-murder-genetic-genealogy-discarded-coffee-cup-leads-to-terrence-miller-arrest-in-countys-oldest-cold-case/

    https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/arrest-made-in-1972-jody-loomis-homicide-cold-case/281-88b52698-8da9-4ba1-87a0-1c1ed6788a83

    https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/11/us/cold-case-genetic-genealogy-washington/index.html

    https://dnasolves.com/articles/krisann-baxter/

    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

    https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/spokane-cold-case-murder-sexual-assault/293-9ae19592-983a-44e6-8283-5978cf211cbd

    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

    https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/may/28/spokane-cold-cases-krisann-baxters-1978-killing-to/

    https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/02/25/A-police-detective-says-convicted-serial-killer-Henry-Lee/2029446533200/
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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


    https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-charges/civil-commitment.html

    https://www.doc.wa.gov/about/agency/history/micc.htm

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/03/dangerous-sex-offenders-mcneil-island-commitment-center

    https://seattlespectator.com/2023/05/31/the-complex-legacy-of-washingtons-mysterious-island-prison/

    https://www.historylink.org/file/5238

    https://www.knkx.org/news/2019-01-29/civil-commitment-explained-offenders-sent-to-mcneil-can-be-released-but-its-complicated

    https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71.09.060

    https://www.atg.wa.gov/sexually-violent-predators

    https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71.09.020

    https://govt.westlaw.com/wciji/Document/I2cd482c8e10d11dab058a118868d70a9?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29


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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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    This episode was written by Melissa Tulloch.
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    Sources:


    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

    https://www.thevanished.org/cases/24/

    https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/alillia-lala-minthorns-killer-sentenced-to-life-without-parole/article_9d966674-b254-11ed-8912-332b38920c68.amp.html

    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

    https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/jun/11/jury-man-guilty-of-murder-in-womans-death-on-reser/

    https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/if-i-dont-make-it-back-come-look-for-me-yakama-woman-told-her-sister-before-she-was-killed/

    https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/lower_valley/jury-finds-stevens-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-in-shooting-death-of-toppenish-woman-on/article_1146826b-90d0-56cc-8026-e58d96963da9.html

    https://www.khq.com/news/trial-begins-in-deadly-2019-shooting-that-killed-woman-on-yakima-reservation/article_763d2e90-c7ab-11eb-af8d-0b95a1f75126.html

    https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/fire-destroys-yakima-bar-days-after-owner-testified-murder-trial/NHKFWZJ7ZNCZLJJIIEWCBB5JBA/?outputType=amp

    https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/page/file/1300046/dl


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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

    https://columbialegal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-Declaration-Daniel-Maples.pdf

    https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Maples58035-7-II.pdf?VersionId=c7sHMHLLQtZE5tG9sturUVD31FE875HO

    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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    This episode was written by Melissa Tulloch.
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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

  • 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

  • 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

    courts.wa.gov

    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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    Monica Murrah

    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

    Danie J Kelly Information | PDF


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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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