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15: The 6th Street Cold Case Dec 30, 2023

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For the first time, relatives of a woman who was murdered in downtown Cincinnati are speaking publicly to call for justice.

In this episode of Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the newest theories in the unsolved murder of Ernestine Hurt - theories connected to love.. money... revenge.. and retaliation.

Cincinnati's Crime Vault is an award-winning news series on FOX19 Now. This audio podcast will take the stories featured in the news beyond the broadcast. A team of journalists led by Jessica Schmidt will break down the assignment, the interviews, and the facts discovered as they work on each case.

14: The Execution-Style Killing of A Vet and His Dogs Nov 30, 2023

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West Chester, Ohio detectives have described George Gibson, a veterinary pathologist, as a good man... but they also say he had a lot of secrets, and that's made it hard for them to solve his murder.
It was a brutal crime - a planned ambush - that led to Gibson's death and to the death of his dogs.

In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt speaks with detectives about what secrets they uncovered while looking into Gibson's murder.

13: Where is Timothy Stanton? Oct 25, 2023

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This year marks nine years since a Cincinnati man disappeared without a trace.

Timothy Stanton's family believes, to this day, that the 40-year-old father of two was met with foul play.

In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt speaks with Timothy's relatives about where he was last seen, what they know about his disappearance, and why they're desperate to find him.

Original TV Crime Vault on Timothy Stanton

12: What Happened to the Mysterious Man Living on Lawnview? Sep 25, 2023

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Police are pursuing every lead they can in the murder of a Springdale, Ohio man, who was found brutally beaten to death inside his home in 1999.

There's been DNA testing, surveillance, and even an arrest, but the case remains unsolved.

Detectives believe what could be holding them back is what little they know about the victim, Frederick Walker.
In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt talks about the crime scene, the people of interest, and detectives' efforts to learn more about the victim.

Original TV Crime Vault on Frederick Walker

11: Two Teens Murdered By Same Creek The Same Year Aug 28, 2023

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In 2012, two Fairfield, Ohio teens were found dead by the same creek. Joey Oakley, 19-years-old, was discovered dead months after 15-year-old Chelsea Johnson was stabbed to death.

Oakley's case, like Johnson's, remains unsolved and open. Although police have not connected the two cases, their families believe there may be something tying them together.

Now, for the first time, Oakley's sister is ready to talk about her brother's case.

Warning: some of the details in this episode may be graphic.

In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down what happened to Oakley and why loved ones believe Oakley and Johnson's cases may be linked.

Original TV Crime Vault on Joey Oakley's Case

10: Family Demands Answers in Brutal Stabbing of Teen Jul 17, 2023

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For more than a decade, relatives of Chelsea Johnson have tirelessly fought to keep her memory alive after someone stabbed the 15-year-old to death in Fairfield, Ohio in 2012.

Now her loved ones, frustrated with a lack of justice, are giving us insight into what happened before Chelsea vanished and was later found dead. They're also telling us more about a man who's long been considered a person of interest in this case and are sharing new details about the crime scene.

Warning: some of the details in this episode may be graphic.

In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down what happened the day Johnson was last seen alive, explains what we know about her murder, and breaks down why relatives are fed up with the investigation.

Original TV Crime Vault on Chelsea Johnson's Case

9: 1980s Mystery: Young Mom Gunned Down at Work Jun 12, 2023

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More than 35 years after a young mother was gunned down at work, Pierce Township Police in Ohio hope shining a spotlight on the cold case could help them solve it.

Detectives have investigated the murder of 19-year-old Amy Diesman from the very beginning, sometimes getting the help of other agencies along the way.

Now, one detective is opening up the case files to show us the investigation in a whole new light.

In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down what happened the day Diesman was killed, explains what detectives have done with the case, and details where it stands now.

Original TV Crime Vault on Amy Diesman's Case

8: The Missing Victims of Serial Killer Samuel Little May 22, 2023

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More than two years after one of the most notorious serial killers in United States history died in prison, the FBI is still trying to identify and find some of his victims. Several of the "Jane Does" are connected to the Greater Cincinnati area.

In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down what we know about the victims.

7: The Deadly Attack on Pregnant Mother Brittany Stykes Apr 17, 2023

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In August 2013, a pregnant mother was gunned down while driving in Brown County, Ohio. The gunshots also struck her young daughter, who miraculously survived.
The Brittany Stykes murder case continues to gain traction on social media and is getting national publicity. There's no question those who were closest to Brittany are dedicated to her case.

However, the person who killed Brittany has yet to be identified.

Investigators do say they are using some incredibly new technology that could bring them their next big break.

In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the heartbreaking case, speaks with relatives of Brittany, and finds out where the investigation stands today.

Original TV Crime Vault on Brittany Stykes

6: The Brutal Stephenson Murders and A Possible Connection to Delphi (Part Two) Mar 27, 2023

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One of Northern Kentucky's most horrific killings remains unsolved nearly 12 years later, but the detectives working the case are leaving no stone unturned.

Bill and Peggy Stephenson, a beloved couple, were discovered dead inside of their own home in May 2011. It is considered to be a complex and haunting case that's deeply impacted the community.

In recent months, the investigation has led detectives in several different directions, including to Indiana to look into a possible connection to the highly publicized Delphi murders. They're also pursuing potential breaks in the case using a DNA profile.

This is the second of two episodes covering this case.

In Season Two of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Beyond the Broadcast, Investigative Reporter and TV News Anchor Jessica Schmidt breaks down the disturbing case, learns about the lives of Bill and Peggy Stephenson, and digs into the latest leads in the investigation.

Original TV Crime Vault on the Stephensons

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