The Fall Line: True Crime

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The Twiggs County John Doe, Part 2: The Road to Identity Mar 09, 2023

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A re-release of our series on the Twiggs County John Doe, in hopes of bringing in new tips:

The second episode covering The Twiggs County John Doe offers a deep dive into the science behind the cutting-edge--and most fascinating--techniques used in the identification of Does, and how these forensic advances might help in this middle Georgia case. We speak with isotopic expert Dr. Leslie Fitzpatrick, who is a biological anthropologist and bioarchaeologist and is a faculty member in the department of Applied Forensic Sciences at Mercyhurst University. We also interview Dr. Kelly Harkins Kincaid, CEO of Astrea Labs, about their cutting-edge techniques and the application in identification cases.

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Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with research assistance from Bryan Worters, Kyana Burgess, and Michaela Morrill/Interviews by Brooke Hargrove/Produced, scored, and engineered by Maura Currie/Content advisors are Brandy C. Williams, Liv Fallon, and Vic Kennedy/ Theme music by RJR/Special thanks to Liz Lipka and Sarah Turney

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The Twiggs County John Doe, Part 1: A Body Found in Macon Mar 08, 2023

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A re-release of our series on the Twiggs County John Doe, in hopes of bringing in new tips:

After an army diesel-truck crashes on the way to Macon, GA, spilling diesel fuel across the highway and into a nearby creek, emergency workers discover skeletal remains in a drainage ditch—and set off a nearly two-decade investigation. Biological anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael returns to offer her expertise in forensic anthropology on the case.

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The Murder of Darren Gray Part 2: A Conspiracy of Silence Feb 22, 2023

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Roycinda Alexander thought that justice would come swiftly for her son, Darren Gray, who was murdered in public, in a city park, during his own child's birthday party—but she soon discovered that the neighborhood she'd raised her family in began to feel like a land of strangers.

On May 8th, 2010, 24-year-old Darren Gray attended his child's birthday party at a Norfolk-area public park; during the celebration, he was attacked by a group of men and endured a brutal beating that ended in his murder. Close to 13 years later, his mother and siblings have more questions than answers, and though some suspects were identified—and eventually, convicted—of Darren's beating, his murderers remain at large.

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Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with research assistance from Bryan Worters, Kyana Burgess, and Michaela Morrill/Interviews by Brooke Hargrove/Produced, scored, and engineered by Maura Currie/Translation by Guadalupe Lopez/Content advisors are Brandy C. Williams, Liv Fallon, and Vic Kennedy/ Theme music by RJR/Special thanks to Angie Dodd, Liz Lipka, and Sarah Turney

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The Murder of Darren Gray Part 1: An Incident in City Park Feb 15, 2023

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Mississippi's Missing And Unidentified Feb 08, 2023

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This week, we take a deep dive into what it takes to construct an entirely new database--from the ground up--of a database that not only collects data on the missing and unidentified, but hopes to use that research to assist the communities least likely to receive resources, and most likely to remain unidentified after death. We analyze the construction of the new Mississippi Repository for the Missing and Unidentified, explore its unique "mapping" system for identifying clusters of the missing, and speak with its creators, two MSU professors, Drs. Jordan Lynton Cox and Jesse Goliath.

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Social handles and email for Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons

Email is: MissinginMS@MSState.edu

Poster Presentation: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365360272_Mapping_Medico-legal_Disparities_The_Mississippi_Repository_for_Missing_and_Unidentified_Persons

Cemetery Preservation Project: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/news-1/2023/2/7/msu-field-school

Episodes mentioned:

Sovereign Bodies: http://bit.ly/40xNI5D

LAMMP Database: http://bit.ly/3ll4gxf

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Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with research assistance from Bryan Worters, Kyana Burgess, and Michaela Morrill/Interviews by Brooke Hargrove/Produced, scored, and engineered by Maura Currie/Translation by Guadalupe Lopez/Content advisors are Brandy C. Williams, Liv Fallon, and Vic Kennedy/ Theme music by RJR/Special thanks to Angie Dodd, Liz Lipka, and Sarah Turney

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The Murder of Chairo Garibay Ferreyra, Part 3: I Have a Memory of You Jan 25, 2023

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Part three in our three-part series covering the disappearance and murder of Chairo Garibay Ferreyra: on December 11th, 2005, 20 year-old Chairo disappeared; she'd planned on attending church with her family in Olivehurst, California, but she never arrived.She was reported missing to the Yuba County Sheriff, and both her family and law enforcement began a search that extended through Christmas. It would be five weeks before Chairo was found. Though there would eventually be a 50,000-dollar reward authorized in Chairo's case, no one has been arrested for her murder.

There is a 50,000 dollar reward available in Chairo's case. If you have any information, you can contact authorities in the following ways: Yuba County Sheriff's Office has an Anonymous Tipline at (530) 749-5181. Their tip mail is YCSOanonymoustip@co.yuba.ca.us.

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The Murder of Chairo Garibay Ferreyra, Part 2: And When You Can, Come Follow Me Jan 18, 2023

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Part two in our three-part series covering the disappearance and murder of Chairo Garibay Ferreyra: on December 11th, 2005, 20 year-old Chairo disappeared; she'd planned on attending church with her family in Olivehurst, California, but she never arrived.She was reported missing to the Yuba County Sheriff, and both her family and law enforcement began a search that extended through Christmas. It would be five weeks before Chairo was found. Though there would eventually be a 50,000-dollar reward authorized in Chairo's case, no one has been arrested for her murder.

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The Murder of Chairo Garibay Ferreyra, Part 1: I Know I Might Meet You Jan 11, 2023

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On December 11th, 2005, 20 year-old Chairo disappeared; she'd planned on attending church with her family in Olivehurst, California, but she never showed. She was reported missing to the Yuba County Sheriff, and both her family and law enforcement began a search that extended through Christmas. It would be five weeks before Chairo was found. Though there would eventually be a 50,000-dollar reward authorized in Chairo's case, no one has been arrested for her murder.

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The Death of Tyra Garcia: No Activity Part 2 Dec 29, 2022

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In 1985, Ventura County teen Tyra Garcia disappeared; her family knew she hadn't run away, but they saw local authorities assumed Tyra would return. That was the attitude until Tyra's body was discovered in an orchard near her home, wrapped in a blanket, and tied with a cord. Now, Tyra's sister Tanya has had her case 'reactiviated' and, with the help of advocate Maria, is pursuing answers.

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The Death of Tyra Garcia: No Activity Part 1 Dec 28, 2022

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In 1985, Ventura County teen Tyra Garcia disappeared; her family knew she hadn't run away, but they saw local authorities assumed Tyra would return. That was the attitude until Tyra's body was discovered in an orchard near her home, wrapped in a blanket, and tied with a cord. Now, Tyra's sister Tanya has had her case 'reactivated' and, with the help of advocate Maria, is pursuing answers.

Contact No Activity: noactivitypodcast@gmail.com

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Tanya's petition: https://chng.it/9Z7Bb6mXks

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