The Fall Line: True Crime

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The Tennessee Does, Part 6: The Answers Dec 13, 2023

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Laurah is sick; apologies for hoarseness.

The last five episodes have presented more than 20 cold cases in desperate need of resolution. For many, the only chance will come through FIGG—DNA testing and forensic investigative genetic genealogy.

This episode, we move beyond our Nashville Does coverage to speak with Redgrave Research about how some of the most difficult cases are solved, and about their successful work resolving a case with Laurah—one tied to both Tennessee and Illinois.

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Redgrave Research: https://redgraveresearch.com/

TDTF: https://transdoetaskforce.org/

Our episode on the LAMMP database: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/episodes/2021/5/26/mapping-lgbtq-missing-and-murdered-lammp

Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST:

https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

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The Tennessee Does, Part 5: Fragmentation Dec 06, 2023

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Laurah is sick; apologies for hoarseness.

Episode 5 presents the most difficult cases in MNPD's files: cases limited to a single element, or bone, dead-ended by clues that led nowhere, or, in the case of the River Road John Doe, where the decedent's remains are no longer available—that's why we need your help to try and match him with a missing person, based on the clues we have, and the ones we have uncovered.

Season 16 of The Fall Line takes on our most in-depth John and Jane Doe coverage yet: 22 files from MNPD's cold-case unit, all covering the metro area's unidentified decedents. More than ever, your help is needed to spread the word about each of the cases featured this season, and if you have any information—please, contact MNPD at 615-862-7803.

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Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST:

https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

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The Tennessee Does, Part 4: The Hour of Death Nov 29, 2023

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Laurah is sick; apologies for any hoarseness this episode.

Episode Four covers the cases of four John and Jane Doe victims who, despite being discovered minutes or hours after death—and while still recognizable—have remained unidentified. In two of those cases, we reached out to forensic artist Carl Koppelman to try and help improve the chances of reconnecting the victims with their identities.

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Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST:

https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

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The Tennessee Does, Part 3: The Confessions Nov 22, 2023

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In Episode Three, we cover three of the rarest kinds of Doe cases: killers are known, but their victims remain unidentified. In episode three, two Jane Does are the victims of one killer—and another confession comes from the unlikeliest place-- a nursing home.

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Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST:

https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

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The Tennessee Does, Part 2: Eight Men Lost in Nashville Nov 15, 2023

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Episode Two covers the cases of eight John Does, many of whom are believed to have been unhoused at the times of their deaths; at least two of these unidentified decedents may be homicide victims, and that number could be higher. But all of the people whose cases are covered in this episode are lost, in that they have been disconnected from their identities, and thus their loved ones—whether they were missing in the months before their deaths, or for much longer.

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Orchard Jane Doe NamUs: https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/UP99760

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Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST:

https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

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The Tennessee Does, Part 1: Vandy Jane Doe and Orchard Jane Doe Nov 08, 2023

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Episode one covers the cases of two young Jane Does found at opposite ends of town, just a few years apart; what ties them together is that in each case, someone—someone who knew what happened to them—hid their bodies after death.

Flyers for the season will be posted under "news" on our website and on our social media.

Orchard Jane Doe NamUs: https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/UP99760

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Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST:

https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

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The Disappearance Of Derrick "Tank" Evans, Jr. — Valdosta, GA Oct 11, 2023

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In November of 2020, Derrick "Tank" Evans, Jr. disappeared, in the middle of the day, from his Valdosta, GA apartment—in the middle of what his family describes as vital treatment for cancer.

Our midseason episode highlights Derrick's disappearance and his mother, Tamara's difficulty in attracting attention and support —and she needs the support of our listeners to get his story out to a larger audience. Please, follow her FB page and share his missing-persons poster, and request that the Valdosta media feature Derrick's story.

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Tamara's page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064164754011

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Behind the Line: Making The Fall Line Sep 20, 2023

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For the first time ever, we're answering listener questions about the show. We weren't able to get to all of them, so we'll be covering the rest on patreon.

Our October midseason episode will cover the disappearance of Derrick "Tank" Evans, Jr., who was last seen in Valdosta, GA in 2020. But this time, we're answering listener questions -- for the first time in six years. We weren't able to get to all of them, so we'll be covering the rest on Patreon.

Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

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Unsolved South Episode 5: The Murder of Susie Walker Quinn—Montezuma and Oglethorpe Sep 13, 2023

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Our Unsolved South continues with the 1986 cold case homicide of Susie Walker Quinn, a beloved wife and mother, and community member from Macon County, GA. Susie's family had deep roots in Montzeuma, Oglethorpe, and surrounding towns—but no one came forward with the information needed to solve her murder.

The Fall Line's newest season takes you through three cold cases in two states over the course of six episodes: two unsolved homicides and two disappearances spanning four decades, and all desperately in need of your attention for resolution.

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Unsolved South Episode 4: The Disappearance Of Sonya Tukes—Tennille Sep 06, 2023

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The season continues with the coverage of the investigation into the 2004 disappearance of Sonya Lawona Tukes.

Resources for planning to leave an IPV situation:

https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-while-living-with-an-abusive-partner/

Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/

Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources

Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast

Join our campaign to support Season of Justice: Visit givebutter.com/fallmoms or text FALLSOJ to 53555

https://seasonofjustice.org/family-application/

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