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Murder in the Mourning

A refreshing, light-hearted, and well-researched descent into the lesser-known true crime stories. Pour some coffee and join me twice a week for another (hopefully) fascinating true crime tale.

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Ep. 109 - Katie Janness (Unsolved) Jul 23, 2024

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Viciously attacked, mutilated, and murdered–Katie Janess never stood a chance of survival as she lay bleeding out in Piedmont Park.

In the early morning hours of July 28th, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia Katie was stabbed over fifty times in the face, neck, and torso. Investigators say this aggression hints at a familiarity between victim and killer–yet three later, no arrests have been made.

However, this hadn’t been the first brutal attack to occur in the same Atlanta park. Roughly fourteen years earlier, Patrick Boland suffered a similar fate and his case, too, remains unsolved.

Let’s Mourn…

Cooper, T. (2023, July 29). Exclusive: Sister of man stabbed to death in Piedmont Park 14 years ago wants answers. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/07/29/exclusive-sister-man-stabbed-death-piedmont-park-14-years-ago-wants-answers/

Dean, H. (2023, July 28). Everything we know about Katie Janness’ murder in Piedmont Park 2 years later. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/07/28/everything-we-know-about-katie-janness-murder-piedmont-park-2-years-later/

Dukes, D. (2023, July 29). Katie Janness Murder: Here’s what we know 2 years after Piedmont Park stabbing. FOX 5 Atlanta. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/katie-janness-murder-piedmont-park-stabbing-update-2023

FOX 5 Atlanta. (2023, November 9). Atlanta parks need more security cameras to ease residents’ concerns, city councilwoman says. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-parks-security-cameras-katie-janness-murder-piedmont-park

Kelley, C. (2023, July 31). Who murdered Katie Janness and her dog in Piedmont Park remains a mystery two years later. Rough Draft Atlanta. https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2023/07/30/who-murdered-katie-janness-and-her-dog-in-piedmont-park-remains-a-mystery-two-years-later/

Police provide update on Katie Janness Case | 2 years later | 11alive.com. (n.d.). https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/apd-update-murder-case-katie-janness-prince-oluzor/85-15bef5d5-ee8b-4319-814f-bf2b95b12522

Yousif, N. (2024, March 30). Success or failure? Canada’s drug decriminalisation test faces scrutiny. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68621012

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Ep. 107 - UN/SOLVED (Who killed Lucas Shortreed?) Jul 09, 2024

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Lucas Shortreed, described as a giant, loving teddy bear by his family, was killed in a hit-and-run during a 2008 Oktoberfest celebration. For over a decade, Lucas’s case stumped investigators.

Fourteen years after his death, in June of 2022, an anonymous tip broke this case wide open!

Let’s Mourn…

After a shocking court case, here’s how Lucas Shortreed’s family wants to remember him | CTV news. (n.d.-a). https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/after-a-shocking-court-case-here-s-how-lucas-shortreed-s-family-wants-to-remember-him-1.6592221

Baker, K., & Kantor, W. G. (2024, July 7). Catfish couple allegedly drugged man before stabbing him to death and trying to take over his home (exclusive). Peoplemag. https://people.com/curtis-engeland-killing-catfish-couple-allegedly-drugged-stabbed-death-8672986

GalapagosIslands.com. (n.d.). The Vampire Finch. What are the Galapagos Islands Vampire Finch? https://www.galapagosislands.com/nature/wildlife/birds/vampire-finch.html

OPP provide new details on tip, investigation that led to arrests in Lucas shortreed’s death. (n.d.-b). https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/opp-provide-new-details-on-tip-investigation-that-led-to-arrests-in-lucas-shortreed-s-death-1.6713171

S.M. (2022, November 14). Unsolved: Lucas Shortreed - 10/10/08 - Alma, on (solved 2022). CANADA UNSOLVED. https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/unsolved-lucas-shortreed-2008-alma-on

Snobelen, J. (2023, October 4). Halliburtons sentenced in Lucas shortreed hit-and-run case. Wellington Advertiser. https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/halliburtons-sentenced-in-lucas-shortreed-hit-and-run-case/
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Ep. 106 - The Unsolved Chalet Murders Jul 03, 2024

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Vermont, known for its impressive greenery and sweet maple syrup, holds a mysterious and sinister history. From the oddities of the Bennington Triangle to the countless unsolved vanishings, this small state captures terror of every kind.

Roland and Mara Hanel–an idyllic retired couple residing in a handmade, mountaintop chalet–were brutally murdered in 1984. The FBI is certain they knew their killer…but who was it?

Let’s Mourn…

CBS Interactive. (2024, June 29). North Carolina Police Charge Mother after 8-year-old dies from being left in hot car. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/north-carolina-police-arrest-mother-after-8-year-old-dies-being-left-in-hot-car/

Gurubacharya, B. (2024, July 1). Nepalese spiritual leader “Buddha Boy” sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault on minor. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/nepal-spiritual-leader-buddha-boy-jailed-sexual-assault-77736e9c3a29f0e3f8862b9531e3a47f

Kuzma, J. (2022, November 14). The murder of maram and Roland Hanel. Unsolved Vermont. https://unsolvedvermont.com/2020/10/05/the-murder-of-maram-and-roland-hanel/

Murdered: Maram Hanel: Jay, VT. Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/maram-hanel-jay-vt

Rathke, L. (2023, December 15). Vermont, ranked as one of the safest states, sees dramatic spike in gun violence. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/shootings-palestinian-college-students-vermont-3d4f48f5253d572a81e641ccd74ec536

Unsolved homicides. Vermont State Police. (n.d.). https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/homicide

Ep. 105 - (Missing) Melanie Ethier Jun 30, 2024

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Melanie Ethier vanished without a trace from a remote Canadian town in September of 1996 while walking home alone. Investigators suspect foul play, however, in the twenty-five years since her disappearance, they have yet to make an arrest. Worse yet, her mother and the community genuinely believe they know who’s responsible for Melanie’s disappearance. Let’s Mourn… AP News. (2024, June 27). Giant sinkhole swallows the center of a soccer field built on top of a limestone mine. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/sinkhole-soccer-field-illinois-limestone-566c32bd68d8098c13004ab49059f8bc CBC/Radio Canada. (2021, October 14). Police searching wooded area in Temiskaming for clues in 1996 missing person case | CBC News. CBCnews. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/m%C3%A9lanie-ethier-disappearance-new-liskeard-fresh-tip-opp-search-1.6210496 New liskeard. The Canadian Encyclopedia. (2009, November 8). https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/new-liskeard Ridgen, D. (2023, September 25). The next call with David Ridgen on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen/id1568572041 Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, March 24). Disappearance of melanie ethier. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Melanie_Ethier #serialkiller #murderpodcast #murders #truecrime #crimejunkie #mfm #myfavoritemurder #20/20 #abc #dateline #48hours #investigationdiscovery #murderpedia #trial #exoneration #LDS #spotifyforpodcasters #gerardjohnschaefer #killercop #davidhosier #deathrow #executiom #missingandmurdered #canadiancoldcase

Ep. 104 - Manchester's Sherlock Holmes Jun 27, 2024

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It’s no mystery that Dr. Joseph Bell’s intense observational skills inspired Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, but ever since then, historians have continued drawing comparisons to real-life detectives. Recently, writer Dr. Angela Buckley uncovered Jerome Caminada–the true Sherlock Holmes, probably.

Plus a breakdown of the ongoing Karen Read criminal trial! Is it a cover-up?!

Let’s Mourn…

Ackermann, A. M. (2023, June 15). The real victorian detective vs. Sherlock Holmes. Ann Marie Ackermann’s author website. https://www.annmarieackermann.com/the-real-victorian-detective-vs-the-fictional-sherlock-holmes/

Barton, Dr. M. (2018, April 20). Dr Joseph Bell: The real life sherlock holmes. Past Medical History. https://www.pastmedicalhistory.co.uk/dr-joseph-bell-the-real-life-sherlock-holmes/

Books - dr Angela Buckley. Dr Angela Buckley - Crime historian and author. (2024, May 13). https://drangelabuckley.com/books/

Historian, C. (2014, March 19). Detective Caminada and the Manchester Cab Mystery. Criminal Historian. https://criminalhistorian.wordpress.com/2014/03/19/detective-caminada-and-the-manchester-cab-mystery/

The Manc. (2021, July 23). Jerome Caminada: Manchester’s very own Sherlock Holmes. https://themanc.com/feature/jerome-caminada-manchesters-very-own-sherlock-holmes/

Stelloh, T. (n.d.). Karen Read Trial: Everything you need to know on the case. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/karen-read-trial-john-okeefe-death-what-know-rcna155905

Ep. 103 - Surviving a Torture House Jun 24, 2024

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William Gates overcame the death of his young wife, excelled in his career, started his own business, and found love for a second time–only to wake up on a makeshift operating table in a house designed for torture…

Plus, a 30-year-old cold case has been solved!

Let’s Mourn.

CBS Interactive. (n.d.). 1996 cold case killings of 2 campers at Shenandoah National Park solved, FBI says, pointing to serial rapist. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shenandoah-national-park-1996-cold-case-killings-2-campers-solved-fbi-serial-rapist-walter-leo-jackson-senior/

Former local man held for murder, William Gates charged with killing Louisville man... Newspapers.com. (1924, March 10). https://www.newspapers.com/article/2375943/former_local_man_held_for_murderwilliam/

Morrow, J. (n.d.). The torture house, 1924, Louisville, KY - historicalcrimedetective.com. https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/the-torture-house/ #murderpodcast #murders #truecrime #germanserialkiller #crimejunkie #bestpodcasts2024 #mfm #myfavoritemurder #1900serialkillers #20/20 #abc #dateline #48hours #crimetime #investigationdiscovery #murderpedia #trial #exoneration #cult #moderncult #LDS #spotifyforpodcasters #shenandoah #nationalparkkiller #solvedcoldcase #unsolvedmysteries

Ep. 102 - (Missing) Daniel Robinson Jun 20, 2024

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Hundreds of thousands of people go missing each year, with few ever finding a resolution. Each case is stranger than the one before. The disappearance of Daniel Robinson is one such case. After a string of “odd” behavior, 24-year-old Daniel disappeared into the desert in 2021—the only trace of the young man, his flipped-over jeep in a nearby ravine. Let’s Mourn… The Daniel Robinson Investigation Overview | City of Buckeye. (n.d.). https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/community/daniel-robinson-2070 Fuoco-Karasinski, C. (2023, June 20). Pd: Geologist acted “strange” before disappearing. West Valley View. https://www.westvalleyview.com/news/pd-geologist-acted-strange-before-disappearing/article_873d61ba-0967-11ee-9887-7b1e0e95c41d.html Sarup, E. (2023, September 29). Private investigator releases new findings in unsolved missing geologist case. The Arizona Republic. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/09/29/new-information-on-daniel-robinson-who-has-been-missing-since-2021/71007618007/ Smith, S. (2024, June 19). After D.C. Man arrested in Woman’s cold case murder, victim’s daughter reveals suspect is her ex-boyfriend: “unreal.” CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maryland-cold-case-arrest-eugene-gligor-victim-daughter-dated-suspect/ Treisman, R. (2021, September 24). With a spotlight on Gabby Petito, the parents of 2 missing black men call for action. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2021/09/22/1039653626/jelani-day-daniel-robinson-missing-black-men-gabby-petito-case Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, June 19). Disappearance of Daniel Robinson. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Daniel_Robinson #serialkiller #murderpodcast #murders #truecrime #crimejunkie #mfm #myfavoritemurder #20/20 #abc #dateline #48hours #investigationdiscovery #murderpedia #trial #exoneration #LDS #spotifyforpodcasters #gerardjohnschaefer #killercop #davidhosier #deathrow #execution

Ep. 101 - Underwater Love Jun 17, 2024

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Underwater murder, rare as it may be, is quite difficult to prove. During an Australian excursion, newlyweds Gabe and Tina Watson suffered the ultimate loss under eerie circumstances.

What started with a shining moment in their marriage, ended in a lasting, haunting memory.

Let’s Mourn…

ABC News. (n.d.-a). Gabe Watson: “Liar” or Victim of “Tragic Accident.” https://abcnews.go.com/US/honeymoon-killer-gabe-watson-liar-victim-tragic-accident/story?id=15587003

ABC News. (n.d.-b). Honeymoon “Killer”: Gabe Watson Breaks Silence on Details of Wife’s Death. https://abcnews.go.com/US/honeymoon-killer-gabe-watson-breaks-silence-details-wifes/story?id=15819106

Gabe Watson says new wife Kim Lewis not a tina ... (n.d.-a). https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/gabe-watson-says-new-wife-not-a-lookalike/news-story/95a9557ad96f55008e730e490a1affbc

Gates V. (n.d.). Attorneys say honeymoon death fueled by money or misfortune | reuters. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-crime-honeymoon-australia/attorneys-say-honeymoon-death-fueled-by-money-or-misfortune-idUSTRE81D22L20120214

Harrison, M. (2022, November 26). Nightmare honeymoon ends in scuba-diving murder in Australia. Medium. https://medium.com/@homicide-inc/nightmare-honeymoon-ends-in-scuba-diving-murder-in-australia-8f7167856284

Kivi, R. (2023, May 5). Air embolism: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/air-embolism#causes

Seiwell, E., & Tracy, T. (2024, June 15). Mugger with machete sexually abuses 13-year-old girl in Queens Park. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/06/14/mugger-sexually-abuses-13-year-old-girl-in-queens-park/

Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, June 6). Death of Tina Watson. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tina_Watson

Ep. 100 - The Horror of Brandenburg Forest Jun 13, 2024

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Was an innocent man put to death??

But first! In the late 1940s women began disappearing in a German forest…a swastika-growing forest!! The wooded lands of Brandenburg hold a murderous history few others can contend with.

Let’s Mourn…

Sources:

ABC News Network. (n.d.). Horticultural Hate: The Mystery of the Forest Swastikas. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/International/horticultural-hate-mystery-forest-swastikas/story?id=19588288

CBS Interactive. (n.d.). Missouri executes death row inmate David Hosier for 2009 murders after governor denied clemency. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/david-hosier-missouri-execution-2009-murders-death-row-governor-denies-clemency/

Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, April 21). Willi Kimmritz. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willi_Kimmritz

Ep. 99 - Coffee County Cannibal Jun 10, 2024

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“I hug the people I hate so I know how big to dig their hole in my backyard...” Who said chivalry was dead?! Would you like to guess what else is still alive and well?

Cannibalism.

Less than a decade ago, one man from Tennessee abducted a woman in hopes of honoring his hero–The Night Stalker.

Let’s Mourn…

Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Gregory Hale: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers. Gregory Hale | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hale-gregory.htm

CBS Interactive. (n.d.). Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann charged with killing 2 more women. indictment describes “blueprint” for murders. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/gilgo-beach-murders-rex-heuermann-new-murder-charges/

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