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Brenda Schaefer and Mel Ignatow - Part 2 Jun 05, 2023

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Brenda Schaefer, a beautiful 36 year old from Louisville Kentucky, went missing in September of 1988. Her car was found abandoned and vandalized early on a Sunday morning, but Brenda was nowhere to be found. Mel Ignatow, Brenda’s one-time fiancé, was an immediate suspect, but there was no direct evidence implicating him and no body. In part two of this two-part episode, we discuss Mel's trial and the aftermath. Sources:

Double Jeopardy, book by Bob Hill from 1995
Dark Heart, Iron Hand - Getting Away With Murder, MSNBC 2011
https://www.wave3.com/story/8932145/ignatows-son-reacts-to-his-fathers-death/

Special Report: Artificial Intelligence and Crime Jun 01, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence is advancing at an amazing rate. In this special bonus episode, we take a step back from our usual true crime stories to discuss AI as it relates to the world of crime. How is AI helping law enforcement? How is it helping criminals? What new forms of crime are we likely to see enabled by AI? And what is the existential threat posed by AI to humanity and what efforts are underway to avoid catastrophe? Sources:

Brenda Schaefer and Mel Ignatow - Part 1 May 29, 2023

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Brenda Schaefer, a beautiful 36 year old from Louisville Kentucky, went missing in September of 1988. Her car was found abandoned and vandalized early on a Sunday morning, but Brenda was nowhere to be found. Mel Ignatow, Brenda’s one-time fiancé, was an immediate suspect, but there was no direct evidence implicating him and no body. In part one of this two-part episode, we discuss Brenda’s background, Brenda and Mel’s relationship, and the investigation into her disappearance. Sources:

Double Jeopardy, book by Bob Hill from 1995
Dark Heart, Iron Hand - Getting Away With Murder, MSNBC 2011
https://www.wave3.com/story/8932145/ignatows-son-reacts-to-his-fathers-death/

Susan and Felix Polk - Part 2 May 22, 2023

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In part two of this two part episode, Tina tells the story of Susan Bolling and Felix Polk, who first met when she was 15 and he was 39. In this episode we talk about what led to Felix’s murder and the crazy trial where Susan defended herself. Will Susan be able to convince the jury the murder was self defense? We also discuss the murder of Pamela Vitale and the connection to Ed Gein.

Susan and Felix Polk - Part 1 May 15, 2023

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In part one of this two part episode, Tina tells the story of Susan Bolling and Felix Polk, who first met when she was 15 and he was 39. Felix was Susan’s psychotherapist who took advantage of his position and began an inappropriate sexual relationship with her. They later married and had 3 sons together before Felix was murdered by Susan in 2002. Was it self defense or cold blooded murder? Listen to this disturbing tale of psychotherapy gone wrong and intense grooming. We also discuss the satanic panic of the 1980’s and the McMartin Preschool Scandal. Sources:

Honey and Barry Sherman - Part 2 May 08, 2023

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Barry and Honey Sherman, a wealthy and philanthropic couple, were killed in December of 2017 at their home in Toronto. The circumstances of their death were bizarre and mysterious. Barry and Honey were loved by a lot of people, but they also had enemies who hated them both. In part two of this two-part episode, we discuss the suspects, possible motives, and the legacy of Barry and Honey Sherman.

The Week in Crime May 05, 2023

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In this bonus episode, we summarize several cases in the news, including the killing of six people in Oklahoma by convicted sex offender Jesse McFadden, the murder of Dr. Devon Hoover in Detroit, and the parole hearing of Leo Schofield.

Honey and Barry Sherman - Part 1 May 01, 2023

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Barry and Honey Sherman, an incredibly wealthy and philanthropic couple, were killed in December of 2017 at their home in Toronto. The circumstances of their death were bizarre and mysterious. Barry and Honey were loved by a lot of people, but they also had enemies who hated them both. In part one of this two-part episode, we share Barry’s and Honey’s background, the crime scene, and the beginnings of the investigation.

Lizzie Borden Apr 24, 2023

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This week we go back in time to 1892 in Fall River Massachusetts and try to solve the most famous unsolved crime in American history, the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. Did Lizzie Borden kill her parents in cold blood to gain access to the family fortune or was she an innocent Sunday school teacher and the real murderer evaded capture? You might think you know the whole story but we dive deep into this mystery and uncover some interesting facts and theories.

Angela and James Craig Apr 17, 2023

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In this week's episode, Tina tells the story of Angela and James Craig. Angela Pray Craig, 43, was an active, vibrant wife and mother to six children in Aurora, Colorado. Her husband, James, was a dentist with a busy practice. In March 2023, Angela was hospitalized 3 times. Doctors didn’t know what was causing her severe headaches, low blood pressure and disorientation. James had previously drugged Angela but insisted that he had not drugged her this time. Aa Angela’s health rapidly declined, an employee of the dental practice opened a package that had been delivered to the office containing potassium cyanide. Did James poison his devoted wife, causing her untimely death? We also discuss the latest news in the Shanquella Robinson case.

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