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120. The Unsolved Murder of Liz Barraza – Part 1 Jan 21, 2026

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We examine the 2019 murder of Elizabeth “Liz” Barraza, who was shot and killed in her driveway in Tomball, Texas, while setting up for a garage sale. Mike Morford of the Criminology podcast joins us for this three-part series.

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119. Targeted Violence Jan 14, 2026

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We examine the concept of targeted violence (e.g., mass attacks, school shootings, lone-actor attacks, assassinations) and how it differs from spontaneous or impulsive acts of violence. We discuss the warning signs, motivations, and pathways that may precede these crimes. The focus is on understanding behavior with the goal of improving prevention, threat assessment, and investigative insight.

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118. Ellen Greenberg: Review of the MEO Report – Part 2 Jan 07, 2026

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Part 2 of our discussion of the independent review of Philadelphia MEO case 11-0420, involving the death of Ellen Greenberg. Part 2 of 2.

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117. Ellen Greenberg: Review of the MEO Report – Part 1 Dec 31, 2025

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In this episode, we examine the independent review of Philadelphia MEO case 11-0420, involving the death of Ellen Greenberg. We share our initial thoughts on the report and its conclusions. This review was commissioned as part of a settlement between Ellen’s parents and the City of Philadelphia. For years, Ellen’s parents have been advocating to have the official manner of death changed from Suicide to either Undetermined or Homicide. Part 1 of 2.

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116. The Murders of Dr. and Mrs. Littlefield – Part 2 Dec 24, 2025

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In Part 2 of our analysis of The Murders of Dr. and Mrs. Littlefield in South Paris, Maine, we turn to Paul Dwyer’s final confession in which he directly implicated Deputy Sheriff Francis Carroll in the murders. This statement dramatically reframes the case and forces a re-evaluation of Dwyer’s role in these crimes. Part 2 of 2.

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115. The Murders of Dr. and Mrs. Littlefield – Part 1 Dec 17, 2025

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In part 1 of our analysis of The Murders of Dr. and Mrs. Littlefield, we examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Dr. James Littlefield and his wife, Lydia, in 1937. Their bodies were discovered in their car in North Arlington, New Jersey, far from their home in South Paris, Maine, with 18-year-old Paul Dwyer at the wheel. The discovery launched an investigation that raised questions which persist to this day. Subsequent proceedings introduced competing explanations for the murders. One theory holds that Dwyer acted alone. Another contends that Deputy Sheriff Francis Carroll was the primary offender, with Dwyer forced to assist in covering up the crime. We try to answer what most likely happened. Part 1 of 2.

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114. The Missing and Murdered in Grand Rapids – Part 3 Dec 10, 2025

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In our third and final part on the missing and murdered women of Grand Rapids, Investigative Reporter Susan Samples from WOOD TV8 joins us again as we take a closer look at long-haul trucker Garry Artman. Artman was convicted of one of the Grand Rapids murders—the 1996 murder of Sharon Hammack—and linked by DNA to the killing of Dusty Schuck, who was from Maryland.

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Bonus Episode – Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940 Dec 06, 2025

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In this bonus episode, Tiffany Link, Collections Curator for the Maine Historical Society and co-curator of the exhibition “Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940” joins the show. Tiffany discusses how the exhibition was developed and why the cases were chosen. We explore how crime reporting evolved from broadsides to newspapers to early photojournalism, and how the public’s relationship with crime has changed, and in some ways stayed the same.

Tiffany also talks about the artifacts featured in the exhibition, the challenges of presenting historical crimes ethically, and why this exhibition resonates with today’s true crime audiences.

Notorious runs through the end of December at the Maine Historical Society in Portland, Maine. For more information, visit the Maine Historical Society website: https://www.mainehistory.org/all-exhibitions/notorious-maine-crime-in-the-public-eye/

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113. The Missing and Murdered in Grand Rapids – Part 2 Dec 03, 2025

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In Part 2 of our 3-part series on the missing and murdered women connected to the Division Avenue area of Grand Rapids, Michigan, we continue our discussion with Investigative Reporter Susan Samples from WOOD TV8.

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112. The Missing and Murdered in Grand Rapids – Part 1 Nov 26, 2025

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In this series, we look at several missing and murdered women from the 1990s connected to the Division Avenue area of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Investigative Reporter Susan Samples from WOOD TV8 joins us to review the cases, what is known, and what remains unanswered, including whether any of these investigations might be connected.

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