The Fall Line: True Crime

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The Atlanta Ripper: Part 2 Jul 15, 2020

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The second episode in our three-part Atlanta Ripper murders coverage, covering a little-known series of homicides attributed to a person--or persons--operating in Atlanta, GA between 1911-1914. . . and possibly beyond. Thanks to Dionne Clark of the SAGE Podcast for reading the epigraphs at the top of each episode, JV Hampton Van-Sant for voice acting, and Shannon Geary for months of archival research. You can buy Jeff Wells' book, The Atlanta Ripper, at Amazon or anywhere you shop.

The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, examining unsolved homicides, disappearances, serial crimes, and the evidence behind them. Victim-centered and research-driven, we focus on cases still seeking answers.

Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

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Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with research assistance from Bryan Worters, Jessica Ann, and Kim Fritz/Interviews by Brooke Hargrove/Produced and engineered by Maura Currie/Content advisors are Brandy C. Williams, Liv Fallon, and Vic Kennedy/ Theme music by RJR/Special thanks to Angie Dodd

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The Atlanta Ripper: Part 1 Jul 08, 2020

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The first episode in our three-part series covering the historical Atlanta Ripper murders, a little-known series of homicides attributed to a person--or persons--operating in Atlanta, GA between 1911-1914. . . and possibly beyond. Thanks to Dionne Clark of the SAGE Podcast for reading the epigraphs at the top of each episode (her first episode was delayed due to the pandemic, but it's coming soon!), JV Hampton Van-Sant for voice acting, and Shannon Geary for months of archival research. You can buy Jeff Wells' book, The Atlanta Ripper, on Amazon or anywhere you shop.

Learn more about our cold-case coverage at our Episode Guide

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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Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with research assistance from Shannon Geary, Bryan Worters, Jessica Ann, and Kim Fritz/Interviews by Brooke Hargrove/Produced and engineered by Maura Currie/Content advisors are Brandy C. Williams, Liv Fallon, and Vic Kennedy/ Theme music by RJR/Special thanks to Angie Dodd

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The Disappearance of LeRyan Nicholson, Part 3 Jul 01, 2020

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In the conclusion to Season Nine, we learn how Candace and Ameera's citizen detective work closed one cold case, and re-opened another.

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The Disappearance of LeRyan Nicholson, Part 2 Jun 24, 2020

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In Episode 2 of Season Nine, we explore the life of LeRyan Nicholson, who was born--and disappeared in--Nashville, TN. LeRyan's sisters, Ameera and Candace, reflect on their relationship, their brother's struggles, and how little they understood when he vanished. This led Ameera and Candace to begin their own investigation.

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The Disappearance of LeRyan Nicholson, Part 1 Jun 17, 2020

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Nashville, TN, April 1998: a teenager goes missing. A man is murdered and cannot be identified. The city of Nashville is struck by one of the worst tornadoes the city has ever seen. These events—taking place over a single week—aren't connected until two sisters begin to ask questions about their missing brother.

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Forensic Genealogy: Solving One of America's Oldest Cold Cases Jun 03, 2020

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On this special episode of The Fall Line, we speak with friend of the show Anthony Redgrave. If you keep up with true-crime news, you've likely seen Anthony on television. He was a lead researcher in the oldest doe case solved by forensic genealogists working for law enforcement. The victim in question has been known as the Clark County John Doe, the torso-in-the-cave doe, and Buffalo Cave Doe.

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Special Agent: Life in the FBI May 27, 2020

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In this interview, Brooke speaks with Jerri Williams. Jerri became a special agent with the FBI in 1982 and retired after 26 years of service. She is now in her second career as a crime fiction author and podcast host/producer. In her book, FBI Myths and Misconceptions: A Manual for Armchair Detectives, Jerri helps readers compare mass media portrayals of the FBI with the reality. Be sure you check out her podcast, FBI Retired Casefile Review.

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The Glynn County Jane Doe: Near the Florida Line May 20, 2020

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In this episode, we cover the unidentified woman known as The Glynn County Jane Doe, who was found outside of Brunswick, GA in 1990. We look at possible suspects, potential matches, and how updated forensic testing might help identify her today.

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The Richland County Jane Doe, Part 2: Death at the State Hospital May 13, 2020

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Part 2 of our coverage of the 1982 case of The Richland County Jane Doe, a woman who was admitted to the South Carolina State Mental Hospital without identification--and who died before they could find her name or loved ones.

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The Richland County Jane Doe, Part 1: A Living Jane Doe May 06, 2020

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Part 1 of The Fall Line's coverage of the 1982 case of The Richland County Jane Doe, a woman who was admitted to the South Carolina State Mental Hospital without identification--and who died before staff could discover her name or locate her loved ones.

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