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161. The Unsolved Murder of Katie Janness – Part 1 Nov 04, 2026

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In July 2021, 40-year-old Katie Janness and her dog, Bowie, were stabbed to death while out for a walk in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. The case remains under active investigation by the Atlanta Police Department, and no suspects have been publicly identified. In this episode, we begin our analysis of the case, starting with the timeline of events and Katie’s autopsy findings. Part 1 of 3.

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160. Shaping Chaos: A Conversation with Kyle Vowinkel Oct 28, 2026

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Retired FBI Special Agent Kyle Vowinkel joins The Consult to discuss his more than 24-year career with the Bureau. Kyle is one of only five agents in FBI history to have served on both the Hostage Rescue Team and the Crisis Negotiation Unit. He discusses his involvement in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation and the 2013 hostage crisis in Alabama, known as the "Boy in the Bunker" case. Kyle also shares insights from his book, Shaping Chaos: Leadership Lessons Forged in the FBI's Most Dangerous Operations, which explores leadership, decision-making, and human behavior under pressure.

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159. The Murder of Umi Southworth – Part 3 Oct 21, 2026

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On June 9, 2010, Umi Southworth was discovered beneath a box spring in a wooded area behind her Lexington, Kentucky home, the victim of a brutal assault. In the final part of our series, we examine the continued investigation by Lexington Police detectives, the evidence that shaped the direction of the case, and the developments that ultimately led to its resolution. Part 3 of 3.

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158. The Murder of Umi Southworth – Part 2 Oct 14, 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. In this episode, we continue our examination of the crime scene and discuss Umi’s victimology. Part 2 of 3.

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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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