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157. The Murder of Umi Southworth – Part 1 Oct 07, 2026

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In 2010, Umi Southworth was found brutally assaulted and concealed beneath a box spring in a wooded area behind her Lexington, Kentucky home. The investigation would become particularly complicated when forensic evidence appeared difficult to reconcile with both the investigative findings and the behavior observed in the case.

In Part 1 of 3, we walk through the timeline, examine the crime scene and physical evidence, and discuss what the scene may tell us about what happened to Umi.

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156. The Tylenol Murders – Part 3 Sep 30, 2026

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In late September 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules that had been deliberately contaminated with cyanide. In Part 3, we continue our discussion of James Lewis, one of the main suspects, and conclude our analysis of the case. Part 3 of 3.

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155. The Tylenol Murders – Part 2 Sep 23, 2026

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We continue our behavioral discussion of the Tylenol killer, including what the method, victim selection, and circumstances of the poisonings may tell us about the offender. We then turn to the investigation and begin examining the suspects who came to the attention of law enforcement. Part 2 of 3.

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Introducing Campus Killings Season 5 premiere; Episode 79 The Case of Haley Anderson Sep 17, 2026

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When Binghamton University student, Haley Anderson, stopped answering her friends’ texts, they knew something was very wrong. A subsequent search revealed Haley was dead in a mutual friend’s apartment. But this friend was nowhere to be found. An investigation would reveal a murder, a runaway to Nicaragua, and justice that would span two continents.

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154. The Tylenol Murders – Part 1 Sep 16, 2026

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In late September 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules that had been deliberately contaminated with cyanide. The deaths triggered a massive multiagency investigation, a nationwide recall, and changes to product packaging that remain with us today.

In Part 1, we go over the timeline of the poisonings, examine how investigators discovered the connection between the deaths, and look at what they learned about where and how the Tylenol may have been contaminated. We also begin our discussion of possible motivation, including what the choice of Tylenol itself may tell us about the offender. Part 1 of 3.

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153. The Unsolved Murder of Debbie Sue Williamson – Part 3 Sep 09, 2026

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In Part 3 of our analysis of the 1975 murder of Deborah “Debbie” Sue Williamson, cold case investigator Jen Bucholtz and investigative journalist George Jared join us once again. We finish our discussion of Debbie’s victimology and then bring together what we’ve learned from the crime scene, timeline, and victimology to develop a behavioral profile of the person responsible for her murder.

Finally, Jen and George ask us some remaining questions about the case and how our analysis might be used to help evaluate and prioritize potential suspects in this nearly 51-year-old investigation.

For more information about Debbie's case and other cases Jennifer and George are working on, please visit: breakthecase.org

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Introducing DNA ID Episode 205 The case of Eileen Zarlenga Sep 03, 2026

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Single mom Eileen Zarlenga disappeared from her home on a cold night in March 1988, taking her coat, boots, and purse, but leaving behind her three-year-old daughter. Eileen remained missing for 4 days, and when she was found, it was not good news.

The question of who stabbed the young mother over and over and left her body in a remote patch of woods in Mahoning County, OH would haunt generations of investigators.

When DNA was detected on sexual assault kit swabs, it did not get investigators any closer to an answer. And when IGG came along and was used to identify Eileen’s attacker, real answers remained elusive. Eileen’s case is closed, but you won’t see the end of this one coming.

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152. The Unsolved Murder of Debbie Sue Williamson – Part 2 Sep 02, 2026

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In Part 2 of our series on the 1975 murder of Deborah “Debbie” Sue Williamson, we continue our analysis of the crime scene and discuss what the dynamics of the attack may tell us about the offender. We also begin victimology of Debbie, looking more closely at her life, relationships, and circumstances leading up to her murder. Cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and investigative journalist George Jared join us again for the discussion.

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151. The Unsolved Murder of Debbie Sue Williamson – Part 1 Aug 26, 2026

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On August 24, 1975, 18-year-old Deborah “Debbie” Sue Williamson was murdered in the carport of the Lubbock, Texas, home she shared with her husband, Doug Williamson. In this episode, we begin our analysis of Debbie’s murder by examining the timeline and crime scene. Joining us for this series are cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and investigative journalist George Jared.

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150. Profiling Ghislaine Maxwell – Part 2 Aug 19, 2026

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We continue our examination of Ghislaine Maxwell’s background, her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the role she played in his life and social world, and her involvement in the recruitment and abuse of minor girls. Part 2 of 2.

For more information about Dr. Stein and her work, please visit her website: https://drsstein.com/evil-at-our-table/

Dr. Stein's book Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among Us is available here.

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