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Catch my Killer

At any given time in the world, there are thousands of unsolved murders. Most of them will never be solved. The first 48 hours of a homicide are the most crucial to an investigation. Eventually, leads dry up, witnesses become less cooperative, and cases go cold (unsolved). Meanwhile, detectives continue receiving new homicide cases which push older ones to the back. After a case goes cold, it quickly becomes yesterday’s news. The public and the media will forget about the crime and move onto the next crime story.

But do you know who won’t forget about a cold case? The victim’s family and friends. They won’t forget because their case is more than a case file or news story. The victims were sons, fathers, mothers, daughters, or friends. Catch my Killer is a podcast that focuses on the victim’s surviving family and friends who give a voice to those who no longer have one. If you are listening and can help bring a killer to justice, please call in your tips. Even the smallest clue could be large enough to break a case wide open.

Please be sure to visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by subscribing to my true crime Patreon page. You will receive an extra podcast episode per month (true crime, paranormal or a combination of both.) To subscribe, please visit my Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/catchmykiller.

Copyright: © Copyright Marc Hoover

Latest Episodes:

Episode 50: The hit and run murder of Sgt. Derek Pagan Sep 20, 2020

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Derek Pagan had joined the Army in 2011. Prior to joining the Army, he was just another young man from Kunkletown, Pa trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. Although his mother wasn’t thrilled with her only son joining the Army, she supported his decision.
After completing basic training and AIT, he was stationed at Fort Hood in Kileen Texas. He had joined the military to further his education, travel and to make a career of the military. Tragically, his dreams of a career ended in the early morning hours of April 26, 2015. Coincidentally, his mother said his enlistment date was April 26, 2011. So he died exactly four years after enlisting.
On the night of his death, Derek was walking along U.S. 183 after attending a Life in Color concert. While returning to his hotel, an unknown vehicle struck him and left him for dead. Passerbys stopped to offer assistance to the mortally wounded soldier. Unfortunately, Derek didn’t survive. It’s believed a White vehicle struck him. He was then thrown onto the hood. It could have possibly been a passenger car or a pickup truck.
If you have any information about Derek’s murder, please contact the The Austin Police Department tip line at 512-472-8477, 1-800-893-8477 or contact Detective Eads at 512-563-6233. You can also visit the Justice for Derek FB page for additional information about this case.
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

Episode 49: The murder of 13-year-old Linda Dearth Sep 13, 2020

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Linda Dearth of Brookville, Ohio was a 13 year old junior high school student. On January 25, 1973 Linda was home from school. It was the day of former President Lyndon Johnson’s funeral. All the kids were off to commemorate the day.
Linda’s parent Duane and Betty were both working. Linda was home with her brother Robert who was 17 at the time. But after receiving a phone call from their grandma, Robert left the house to do some work for her. This left Linda home alone. Robert returned home around 11:45 a.m. What he found would haunt him and his family till this day. He found the body of his sister Linda. Someone had entered the family home, sexually assaulted Linda and then shot her to death.
Over 4 decades have passed since Linda's death. Her family is still seeking justice for her murder. If you have any information about Linda's case, please contact the Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP.
Video provided by https://www.whio.com
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

Episode 48: The unsolved murder of PFC Amanda Gonzales Sep 06, 2020

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For this week’s episode I spoke to Gloria and Mike Bates, who are the parents of a murdered soldier named Amanda Gonzales. Amanda had joined the Army and became a cook. She was stationed at the former Army base at Hanau, Germany. She had plans to return to Texas for Christmas to spend the holiday with her parents. She had a surprise for them. She was pregnant and expected to have her baby on Mike and Gloria’s wedding anniversary.
The couple was looking forward to becoming grandparents. Unfortunately, this joyous moment would never happen. On November 5, 2001, Amanda was found deceased in her barracks. Someone had beaten and strangled the pregnant mother to be. Instead of coming home for Christmas, Amanda would be coming to be buried.
If you know anything about what happened to Amanda, please contact the FBI field office in NY at (212) 384-1000 or you can go to their website at www.fbi.gov/tips. And if you would like more information about Amanda, please visit the family’s FB page at: PFC Amanda Gonzales Memorial Facebook. There is also a reward for $125,000 for tips leading to Amanda's killer.
*Video clip provided by KBTX (www.kbtx.com)
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

Episode 47: The drowning death of Sarah Widmer Aug 30, 2020

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On August 11, 2008, Ryan Widmer called 911 to report that his wife Sarah had possibly drowned in their bathtub. Ryan said he drained the tub and remove his wife from it.
The paramedics tried to save Sarah Widmer, but she was beyond help. The coroner ruled her death as a drowning. But did her husband drown her or did she suffer from an unknown medical condition that caused her death?
The police quickly assumed Ryan had murdered his wife. He was arrested and indicted quickly. At the time, many armchair detectives and the media portrayed Ryan Widmer as a killer. But did he really kill his wife as the police claimed? Is it possible that this young woman could have had a seizure before drowning? Most people think it’s impossible. But when you look into Sarah’s past, you begin to realize it was a possibility. She had previously fallen asleep in the bathtub. Co workers said she would take breaks and sleep in her car.
For this episode, I spoke to former Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Janice Hisle. She covered all three of Ryan Widmer's trials and wrote a book about this case. If you would like to know more about this story, please visit Amazon.com and purchase Janice’s book. Or you can purchase it directly from her and receive an autographed copy. She is also open to listening to theories about this case. For more information about Janet Hisle, please visit her FB page titled SUBMERGED: Ryan Widmer, his drowned bride and the justice system or visit her website titled www.thesubmergedbook.com.
*Video courtesy of WCPO 9 (www.wcpo.com)
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

Episode 46: The death of Specialist Enrique Roman Martinez Aug 23, 2020

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For this week’s episode I spoke to Griselda Martinez, who is the sister of Army paratrooper Enrique Roman-Martinez, who disappeared on May 22, 2020. He went camping with 7 other Ft. Bragg soldiers on North Carolina’s South Core Banks.
On May 23, 2020 A fellow soldier called 911 and claimed that Martinez wandered off the previous evening and never returned. Allegedly, he was only wearing shorts and no shirt. His remains washed up on Shackleford Banks Island on May 29, 2020. Someone had murdered Enrique and then dismembered his body.
Do you know who killed this 21-year-old soldier? Enrique had a lot to live for. He will never become a father, grandfather or be able to possibly give away one of his sisters at their future weddings. If you have any information about this case, please leave a tip with the U.S. Army CID at www.p3tips.com or call 254-495-7767 or 910-396-8777. There is a substantial reward for any information leading to catching Enrique’s killer. Please also visit the Justice for SPC. Enrique Roman Martinez FB page for more details about this case.
Video clip provided from https://abc7.com/
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

Episode 45: The questionable death of Aaron Key Aug 16, 2020

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On April 5, 2019 Aaron Key's lifeless body was found inside a shed with a rope around his neck. His mother, Lisa Masters, said she initially believed it was a suicide until she began looking into his death and asking questions. She said Aaron didn’t have any rope burns or any other types of marks on his neck to indicate he hanged himself.
Lisa also said when police arrived, Aaron was laying on the ground in a fetal position. Lisa has seen the crime scene photos and believes the scene was staged. She also learned there were at least 5 people with Aaron when he died. She has spoken to people who have information about how Aaron died. They all claim Aaron's death was no suicide. Several people have told Lisa that her son was murdered. Since her son's death, she has tried to get authorities to reopen his case and pursue his case as a homicide.
Do you have any information about the death of Aaron Key? Can you help his grieving mother get justice for her beloved son? If you know anything about Aaron's death, please submit your tips directly to Lisa through her FB page titled Justice for Aaron Shane Key. She prefers to receive any tips directly. She will review them and forward them to the appropriate authorities.
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

Episode 44: The unsolved 1966 Bricca family triple homicide Aug 09, 2020

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For this week’s episode I spoke to author JT Townsend, who wrote Summer’s Almost Gone. The book covers Cincinnati’s most notorious unsolved triple homicide. On September 25, 1966, someone murdered Jerry Bricca, his wife Linda and their 4-year-old daughter Debbie. Jerry and Linda’s bodies were found in their bedroom while Debbie’s body was found in her own bedroom. An unidentified person or persons brutally stabbed the entire family to death. Who could be so evil they could stab a 4-year-old child to death?
If you would like additional information about this case, you can buy Summer's Almost Gone by JT Townsend on Amazon.com or visit his web page titled https://jttownsend.com/. He also has a FB titled JT Townsend, True Crime Detective. Please contact the author with additional concerns about this case or his book.
Video courtesy of WCPO9.com
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

Episode 43: The unsolved murder of Ft. Bragg soldier Jose Melendez Jr. Aug 02, 2020

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On November 28, 2017, Army Specialist Melendez had been out with friends. Melendez had taken friends to the Black Flower Bar and was the designated driver on that evening. He wanted to make sure his friends didn’t drive drunk and that they got home safely. He had planned to return to Fort Bragg the next day to report for duty.
According to Sgt. Pennica of the Raleigh Police Department’s homicide unit, an unidentified killer shot Jose to death after he dropped off friends. Jose had picked up some items at his friend's apartment and was walking to his car. Out of the darkness, an unknown killer
approached Jose and shot him to death.
If you know anything about the Jose Melendez homicide, please contact the Raleigh Crime Stoppers at 919-834-HELP or go to www.raleighcrimestoppers.org. There is a financial reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of Jose’s killer. For more information about Jose, please visit the Justice for Spc. Jose Melendez, Jr. FB page.
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

Episode 42: Gregory Wedel Morales: The forgotten soldier Jul 26, 2020

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For this week’s episode I spoke to Penny Morales, who is the wife of a murdered young soldier named Gregory Wedel Morales. Morales was last seen on August 19. 2019. His remains were recovered in a shallow grave outside Fort Hood on June 19, 2020. The Army didn’t try to locate Morales because they had declared him a deserter a month after he vanished. His wife said her husband wouldn't have just walked away from his life.
Kimberly Wedel, Greg’s mother, told the Washington Post the military failed him because they didn’t look for him immediately after he vanished. She was told that no one tried to find him because he was labeled a deserter.
If you know anything about the murder of Gregory Wedel Morales, please contact the Killeen Texas PD at 254-501-8830 or the Army CID at 254-287-2722. There is also a FB page dedicated to Gregory. It’s titled Justice For Gregory Wedel Morales.
Video clip provided by Video clip provided by KCENNews at www.kcentv.com
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

Episode 41: The unsolved Sylvia Holtzclaw homicide case Jul 19, 2020

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For this week’s episode I spoke to David Holtzclaw, who is the son of a murdered woman named Sylvia Holtzclaw. On May 16, 2003, Sylvia worked alone at the Blue ridge Savings Bank in Greer, South Carolina. On this particular day, it was just her and customers Eb and Maggie Barnes. The Barnes were a retired couple who stopped by to handle some business.
Sometime during the afternoon, an unknown killer robbed the bank and murdered Sylvia and her two elderly customers. Their bodies were found in a utility room in the back of the building.
It was the first triple murder in Greer’s history. The killer escaped without any detection. Today, the three homicides remain unsolved.
Do you know who killed Sylvia Holtzclaw and Eb and Maggie Barnes on May 16, 2003 in Greer, SC? If you have any information about this cold case, please contact the Greer, SC police department at (864) 848-2151 or Crimestoppers at 23-CRIME or (888-274-6372). There is also a Facebook page titled Memory of Sylvia Holtzclaw if you would like more details about Sylvia’s case.
Video clip provided by David Holtzclaw
Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by making a Paypal donation to augustlake@fuse.net at https://bit.ly/39iw6iz. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please email me at catchmykiller@gmail.com.

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