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**Least of These**

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146. “The Walk Home” - The Case of Martha Jean Lambert - Elkton, Florida. Nov 16, 2023

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A missing girl, two confessions, and a search that spanned decades.

On November 27th, 1985, 12-year-old, Martha Jean Lambert was walking home from a neighbor’s house on Kerry Lynn Road.

Hours later when her mother returned home, Martha Jean was nowhere to be found.

Everyone told a different story and despite two confessions so many questions remain.

What really happened to Martha Jean Lambert?

If you have any information about the disappearance of Martha Jean Lambert, contact the Saint Johns County Sheriff’s Department at 904-824-8304.

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145. “Murder on the #5 Train” - The Case of Marina Placensia - Denver, Colorado Nov 09, 2023

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A plan, a train ride, and an unexplained death.

In September of 2016, 28-year-old Marina Placensia, her boyfriend, Angelo Mantych and their children were moving from Racine, Wisconsin.

The family of six boarded a train in Wisconsin and just before they arrived in Denver, Marina was found deceased in her seat.

Her death was originally ruled undetermined. It took seven long years for investigators to discover what really happened to Marina.

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144. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker - South Bloomingville, Ohio - The Confession [Part 2 of 2] Nov 02, 2023

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A confession, a stray bullet, and a jaw dropping moment in court.

After investigators arrested Michael Dixon, he confessed that he had shot Jim Whitaker.

At first he claimed the shooting was accidental. But his story changed…repeatedly, each re-telling more dramatic than the last.

And at his eventual trial, one witness left the courtroom stunned.

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143. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker - South Bloomingville, Ohio - The Disappearance - [Part 1] Oct 26, 2023

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A roommate, a 60-inch TV, and a cabin in the woods.

In July of 2023 56-year-old Jim Whitaker vanished from his home in South Bloomingville, Ohio.

The last person to see him was a man named Michael Dixon, who had been living with Jim since he had no place to go.

Michael claimed he had found a note in the house and that Jim had just up and left. But the truth was more sinister than any one imagined.

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142. “I Snapped” - The Case of Shanteari Weems - Baltimore, Maryland Oct 19, 2023

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An accusation, a shooting, and a shocking sentence.

For over 17 years Shanteari Weems owned and operated Lil Kids Kastle Daycare along with her friend in Owings Mills, Maryland.

In 2017 she married former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, James Weems Junior. Five years after they were wed, shocking allegations began to surface.

When Shanteari confronted her husband a confrontation and a SWAT standoff ensued.

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141. “Chop Shop” - The Case of Samuel Crawford - Stillwater, Oklahoma Oct 12, 2023

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A shade tree mechanic, a helicopter, and a murder plot.

On August 29th, 2023 21-year-old, Samuel Crawford was having trouble with his truck.

After leaving work, he met local mechanic, Christopher Somers for a repair.

Samuel Crawford vanished. The investigation into his disappearance uncovered a chop shop and a murder plot.

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140. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia Terrell - Davenport, Iowa - The Eyewitness [Part 3 of 3] Oct 05, 2023

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A new witness, a trial, and a startling revelation.

After a new witness came forward, investigators had direct evidence linking Henry Dinkins to the scene where Breasia Terrells’s body had been found.

Henry Dinkins was arrested and charged with Kidnapping in the First Degree and First Degree Murder.

And when it came time for trial, Breasia’s brother, D made a startling revelation on the stand.

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139. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia Terrell - Davenport, Iowa - The Murder [Part 2 of 3] Sep 28, 2023

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Three fishermen, a flood, and a new story.

As the investigation into Breasia Terrell’s disappearance continued, all eyes were on Henry Dinkins.

Suspicions were raised further after a cellphone ping placed Dinkins roughly 37 miles away from the apartment in Clinton County, Iowa I’m the early morning hours after the 10-year-old girl vanished.

And when his longtime girlfriend, Andrea Culberson changed her story, investigators were certain they were on the right track.

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138. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia Terrell - Davenport, Iowa - The Disappearance [Part 1 of 3] Sep 21, 2023

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A visit, an early morning fishing trip and a purple car.

On July 9th 2020, ten-year-old Breasia Terrell went with her eight-year-old half brother to visit his biological father.

The children played video games before drifting off to sleep at the home of Andrea Culberson and Henry Dinkins.

But the following morning Breasia was gone, Henry and Andrea claimed they had woken up and the little girl had simply vanished but…Breasia’s little brother told a different story.

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137. “The Son in Law” - The Case of Roosevelt and Martine Bernard - Broward County, Florida Sep 14, 2023

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A mysterious woman, a hot iPhone, and cell phone data.

In June of 2018 the body of 68-year-old, Roosevelt Bernard was found in a vacant lot by his home. Initially, police believed his death was an accidental electrocution due to a downed power line.

But Roosevelt had been murdered. The last person to see him was his son-in-law, Cassandritz Blanc.

Cassandritz told investigators Roosevelt had walked outside to speak to an unknown male and never returned. As police investigated the case they uncovered another murder and a series of events more sinister than anyone imagined.

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