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Conversations w/ Robin Warder: JonBenet Ramsey & Susan Walsh Nov 06, 2021

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In this episode I talk to my 'The Path Went Chilly' co-host Robin about a case he recently covered that I will link below & that's the disappearance of Susan Walsh. Robin's episode description is also below. We also speak extensively on 6 year old JonBenet Ramsey who was murdered in her home in 1996. Robin and I go into the note and speak about some of the suspects and if we think it's possible the Ramsey's were responsible.
https://www.trailwentcold.com/2021/10/20/the-trail-went-cold-episode-248-susan-walsh/
July 16, 1996. Nutley, New Jersey. 36-year old Susan Walsh leaves her son in the care of her estranged husband and says she needs to step out to make some phone calls, but she never returns to her apartment and is not heard from again. At the time, Susan had been working as a freelance journalist and an exotic dancer, but was also struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. The investigation into Susan’s disappearance explores a number of different angles – including Russian mobsters, underground vampire clubs, and an obsessive stalker – and even looks into the possibility that she ran away voluntarily, but there are no conclusive answers. On this week’s episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we cover a perplexing missing persons case which has remained unsolved for the past 25 years.
Additional Reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Walsh_(missing_person)
http://unsolved.com/gallery/susan-walsh
https://charleyproject.org/case/susan-walsh
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/12/07/grace.coldcase.walsh/index.html
https://nypost.com/2006/07/16/96-stripper-vanish-clue/
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/missing-presumed-undead-1361187.html
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/55/transcript
https://www.newspapers.com/image/499180925/
https://www.newspapers.com/image/504730820/
https://www.newspapers.com/image/504730887/
https://www.newspapers.com/image/697534130/
https://www.newspapers.com/image/697534106
JonBenet Ramsey sources from the episode:
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/who-killed-jonbenet-ramsey-8-possible-suspects-129125/
https://www.bustle.com/articles/184279-what-dna-evidence-was-there-in-the-jonbenet-ramsey-case-its-a-controversial-aspect
http://jonbenetramsey.pbworks.com/w/page/11682518/The%20Ransom%20Note

Introducing: True Crime Cat Lawyer: Ashley Pond & Miranda Gaddis Nov 04, 2021

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True Crime Cat Lawyer is a true crime podcast focusing on cases out of the Pacific Northwest. Every other Thursday, the hosts (Winston, the mustache cat and Elyse, the lawyer) bring listeners a new case covering serial killers, murders (solved and unsolved), and missing persons cases. We work hard to present true crime in an ethical way, with an emphasis on telling the victims’ stories.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
**This episode is dedicated to Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis.**
When 2 beautiful girls disappear from their Oregon City apartment complex, the city goes on high alert to try and find them. A few months later, their bodies are found on a property belonging to the father of one of their close friends. Why would Ward Weaver murder these 2 young girls?
Sources:
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/11065622/ns/dateline_nbc/t/what-private-eye-knew/#.XurNzy3Mzx4
https://people.com/crime/people-magazine-investigates-disappearance-ashley-pond-miranda-gaddis/
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=125821&page=1
https://pamplinmedia.com/component/content/article?id=120723
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=125962&page=1
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-murders-have-been-prevented/
http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/08/26/oregon.girls/index.html
http://www.spcoalition.org/duffey.html
https://www.thoughtco.com/the-ward-weaver-case-971098
“The Missing Girls: A Shocking True Story of Abduction and Murder” by Linda O’Neal, Philip Tennyson & Rick Watson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_Weaver_III
https://medium.com/a-murder-runs-through-it/miranda-gaddis-bf481a92e1a4
https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/weaver-ward.htm
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TWITTER: @truecrimecatlaw
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Conversations: Aaron fr. Gen Why Part 2: Don't Breathe 2, Martyrs, Midsommer & Candyman Nov 01, 2021

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This episode is a super loose discussion between Aaron and I about many, many horror movies we love, Aaron's foray into tiktok, my potential move to Spain, Dogs, Cats and everything in between. This is definitely not a structured interview, it's like two friends chatting.

Conversations: Aaron fr. Gen Why: Christian Andreacchio & Jaryd Atadero Oct 30, 2021

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In this conversation Aaron and I discuss how he and Justin started Gen Why. We also speak about self-care, LaVena Lynn Johnson, Christian Andreacchio, Jaryd Atadero, Keith Warren, Emit Till and the Delphi murders. This isn't an interview format, this is a loose conversation where hopefully you feel as though you get to know a little bit more about Aaron. Links for the Gen Why episodes discussed below.
Support the show:
Patreon.com/julesandashley
Gen Why's coverage of Christian Andreacchio's case:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-andreacchio/id541481026?i=1000490302299
Jared Atadero:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jaryd-atadero-171/id541481026?i=1000363356468
LaVena Lynn Johnson:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-of-lavena-johnson-260/id541481026?i=1000395015519

Introducing: Scottish Murders Oct 29, 2021

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Check this podcast out, it's one of my new favorites. These are cases you've likely never heard of, told to you by two Scottish sisters. This podcast is entirely focused on crimes committed in Scotland, so buckle up because these cases are shocking.
Episode: Left Behind
Marion Hodge and Helen Wilkie’s tragic stories may be ten years apart, but the outcome for their children was the same, they were left behind to grow up without their mothers after they suddenly disappeared from their lives.
SOURCES:
Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/leftbehind/
CREDITS:
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
Hosted by Dawn Young and Cole Young
Researched and Written by Dawn Young
Produced and Edited by Dawn Young and Peter Bull
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
MUSIC:
Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
Gothic Wedding by Derek & Brandon Fiechter

Conversations: Charlie fr. Crimelines Pt. 2: Mental Health & Victimology Oct 25, 2021

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In this episode Charlie and I delve into how it's necessary to have a holistic picture of the victim in order to understand the crime. We also discuss victim blaming with regards to high risk lifestyles and how that may affect the family members. We also get into trauma and mental health, as we discuss some of our own experiences.

Conversations: Charlie from Crimelines Pt. One: Kaysera Stops Pretty Places Oct 24, 2021

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In this interview we get to know Charlie a little better, understand her process of being a successful True Crime Creator and how she balances all of the many balls she currently has in the air. In part one of two we talk extensively about Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, a case which I have covered in the past and Charlie has covered on Crimelines. I'll link the episode below & I'll include Charlie's description for her original episode in case you aren't familiar with the case.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaysera-stops-pretty-places/id1112004494?i=1000473926006
Charlie's description of the episode on Crimelines:
In August 2019, Kaysera Stops Pretty Places left her aunt’s home in Hardin, Montana. Where she went and what she did remain unknown to her family. In fact, most of the facts of her case have been withheld or misreported by the agencies tasked with investigating. Though her family has many questions, the one they want answered the most is what happened to 18-year-old Kaysera?
Support the show:
Patreon.com/julesandashley

Leah Roberts ft. Julie Murray & Robin Warder Pt. Two Oct 20, 2021

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(part 2/2) In this two part series Robin & I will discuss the case of Leah Roberts (Which he has covered previously on the TWC) with Julie Murray and we will explore the parallels at length to Julie's missing sister Maura Murray.
March 18, 2000. Whatcom County, Washington. A damaged Jeep belonging to 23-year old Leah Roberts is found at the bottom of an embankment next to a remote highway. Nine days earlier, Leah had left her home in North Carolina to take a cross-country road trip, but even though all of her personal possessions are left behind at the accident scene, Leah herself is missing. The investigation eventually uncovers evidence to suggest that the accident might have been staged and the Jeep was unoccupied when it went down the embankment. Further complications are also caused by strange anonymous phone call, as well as a reported eyewitness sighting of Leah with an unidentified man at a shopping mall restaurant. Was Leah Roberts actually inside her vehicle when it crashed or did she fall victim to an unknown third party? This week’s episode of RMT explores an unsolved missing persons case involving a road trip which turned into a baffling mystery.
Support the show:
Patreon.com/julesandashley
Additional Reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Roberts
http://unsolved.com/archives/leah-roberts
http://charleyproject.org/case/leah-toby-roberts
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/292/Missing-Leah-Roberts
https://people.com/archive/the-searcher-vol-64-no-5/
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0511/25/lkl.01.html
Robin's original Trail Went Cold Episode:
https://www.trailwentcold.com/2021/05/05/the-trail-went-cold-episode-224-leah-roberts/
Music: Jobbers
Art: @fleshwadYT fleshwadyt@gmail.com
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Leah Roberts ft. Julie Murray & Robin Warder Part One Oct 16, 2021

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In this two part series Robin & I will discuss the case of Leah Roberts (Which he has covered previously on the TWC) with Julie Murray and we will explore the parallels at length to Julie's missing sister Maura Murray.
March 18, 2000. Whatcom County, Washington. A damaged Jeep belonging to 23-year old Leah Roberts is found at the bottom of an embankment next to a remote highway. Nine days earlier, Leah had left her home in North Carolina to take a cross-country road trip, but even though all of her personal possessions are left behind at the accident scene, Leah herself is missing. The investigation eventually uncovers evidence to suggest that the accident might have been staged and the Jeep was unoccupied when it went down the embankment. Further complications are also caused by strange anonymous phone call, as well as a reported eyewitness sighting of Leah with an unidentified man at a shopping mall restaurant. Was Leah Roberts actually inside her vehicle when it crashed or did she fall victim to an unknown third party? This week’s episode of RMT explores an unsolved missing persons case involving a road trip which turned into a baffling mystery.
Support the show:
Patreon.com/julesandashley
Additional Reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Roberts
http://unsolved.com/archives/leah-roberts
http://charleyproject.org/case/leah-toby-roberts
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/292/Missing-Leah-Roberts
https://people.com/archive/the-searcher-vol-64-no-5/
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0511/25/lkl.01.html
Robin's original Trail Went Cold Episode:
https://www.trailwentcold.com/2021/05/05/the-trail-went-cold-episode-224-leah-roberts/
Music: Jobbers
Art: @fleshwadYT fleshwadyt@gmail.com

LaVena Lynn Johnson Pt. Nine ft. Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das Oct 11, 2021

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(Expert Episode) On July 19, 2005 everything came crashing down for the Johnson family, their beloved daughter and sister 19 year old PFC Lavena Lynn Johnson had been found, shot dead in Balad, Iraq. The Military quickly pointed to suicide but with suspicious and glaring inconsistencies, it leaves many to wonder if there is a cover up at work and the Military has closed ranks. For these six main episodes I am joined by Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das.
A Psych for Sore Minds:
https://www.youtube.com/c/apsychforsoreminds
@psychsore
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-psych-for-sore-minds/id1530908627
Support the Show:
Patreon.com/julesandashley
Sources:
Google Drive Link to the Military's report:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/105-T4xQ3yJA4C9r4GRvtUJpbizY-PSsb/view?usp=sharing
https://militarymurderpodcast.com/ep40-the-death-of-lavena-johnson/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-of-lavena-johnson-260/id541481026?i=1000395015519
The Silent Truth Documentary:
https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Truth-John-Johnson/dp/B00LFLG2JG
Print:
https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2015-07-19/10-years-later-a-soldiers-family-still-grieves-and-questions-the-armys-version-of-her-death
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/sites/sbs.com.au.news/files/transcripts/381255_dateline_darksecrets_transcript.html
https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93493468
https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-pvt-lavena-l-johnson/986268
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-mar-08-na-women-soldier-suicides8-story.html
https://genderandsecurity.org/projects-resources/research/landscapes-impunity-and-deaths-americans-lavena-johnson-and-sandra-bland
https://lasentinel.net/july-19-lavena-johnson-died-under-mysterious-circumstances-while-serving-in-the-army-her-death-continues-to-be-investigated-2005.html
https://thehueandcry.com/lavena-johnson
https://thesource.com/2014/01/21/justice-for-lavena-johnson-raped-murdered-or-suicide-the-evidence-says-one-thing-u-s-military-says-another/
Music by Jobbers
Arb by @fleshwadYT fleshwadyt@gmail.com

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