The Fall Line: True Crime

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The Disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya: New Mexico, Part 4 Sep 04, 2024

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We continue our coverage of the disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya. On St. Patrick's Day 2001, 42-year-old Melissa Montoya joined her loved ones at the Apache House of Liquor in Dulce, New Mexico—a town located in the Jicarilla Apache Nation Reservation. It was the last time that her friends and family ever saw her. Since then, lawyer and advocate Darlene Gomez has been fighting alongside her family for justice for Melissa--and for resolution in her case.

Season 19 focuses on New Mexico and on the cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons/Missing/ Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIP/MMIWR) whose loved ones are still fighting for resolution in their cases.

Darlene Gomez's nonprofit: https://www.mmiwr.org/

Angels' Voices Silenced No More: https://www.angelsvoicesnm.org/

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 Melissa Ann Montoya: New Mexico, Part 3 Aug 28, 2024

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On St. Patrick's Day 2001, 42-year-old Melissa Ann Montoya joined her loved ones at the Apache House of Liquor in Dulce, New Mexico—a town located in the Jicarilla Apache Nation Reservation. It was the last time that her friends and family ever saw her. Since then, lawyer and advocate Darlene Gomez has been fighting alongside her family for justice for Melissa--and for resolution in her case.

Angels' Voices Silenced No More: https://www.angelsvoicesnm.org/

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

Submit a case to The Fall Line: Submit a case here

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

The Murder Of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty: New Mexico, Part 2 Aug 21, 2024

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Part two of our coverage of the unsolved murder of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty. Zach, a 23-year-old beloved father, son, and brother was murdered on July 21st, 2020. His body was discovered on July 25th, in a remote field on the Navajo Nation reservation. His mother, Vangie Randall Shorty, had been desperately searching the area for him for those four, long days—and she's been demanding answers ever since.

Justice for Zach: https://www.facebook.com/p/Justice-for-Zachariah-My-Mom-is-My-Voice-100030412008026/

Angels' Voices Silenced No More: https://www.angelsvoicesnm.org/

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 Murder Of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty: New Mexico, Part 1 Aug 14, 2024

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Laurah was recovering from an illness during the recording of this episode.

Zachariach Juwaun Shorty, a 23-year-old beloved father, son, and brother was murdered on July 21st, 2020. His body was discovered on July 25th, in a remote field on the Navajo Nation reservation. His mother, Vangie Randall Shorty, had been desperately searching the area for him for those four, long days—and she's been demanding answers ever since.

Justice for Zach: https://www.facebook.com/p/Justice-for-Zachariah-My-Mom-is-My-Voice-100030412008026/

Angels' Voices Silenced No More: https://www.angelsvoicesnm.org/

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

Submit a case to The Fall Line: Submit a case here

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

Eric Carter-Landin: Justice for Jacob and Advocacy in New Mexico Jul 10, 2024

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Two years ago, Eric Carter-Landin joined us to talk about the cold case of his baby brother Jacob, his hopes for progress in Jacob's case, and his work on behalf of other families in New Mexico. Now, in advance of our New Mexico season, we speak again to bring you major updates in Eric's fight for Justice for Jacob. We also cover Eric's new nonprofit, Angels' Voices Silenced No More, and the conference he's co-founded and planned for 2025, AdvocacyCon.

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Justice For Jacob: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforjacoblandin/

True Consequences: https://www.trueconsequences.com/

Angels' Voices Silenced No More: https://www.angelsvoicesnm.org/

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AdvocacyCon: https://www.advocacycon.com/

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

Submit a case to The Fall Line: Submit a case here

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The Murder of Jacob Landin: Opening a Closed Case and Changing True Crime Jul 09, 2024

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A re-release of our April 2022 episode featuring Eric Carter-Landin to refresh listeners before our midseason episode—which premieres tomorrow, July 10th—to provide updates in the case. Eric Carter-Landin didn't set out to be an advocate; but as the family member of a murder victim whose case was closed, he watched other disturbing cases unfold in his home state of New Mexico, and he felt called to do something about it: to help families, to shine a light on the failings in the system, and, eventually, to seek justice for his own brother, was was killed at only nine months old.

Follow The Youth Development Center on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Justice for Jacob: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforjacoblandin/

True Consequences: https://www.trueconsequences.com/

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

Submit a case to The Fall Line: Submit a case here

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

The Grays Harbor Jane Doe: Unsolved Homicides, Part 6 Jun 12, 2024

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In October of 1988, the remains of a homicide victim were found in a rural area of Grays Harbor County, just outside Elma, Washington. A dedicated detective worked her case for years—first in his role with the sheriff's office, and then as coroner. Even now, in his retirement, he's followed the case.

Despite thousands of hours of investigation, her identity remained elusive; but then, in 2018, forensic investigative genetic genealogy became a possibility, and The DNA Doe Project took on the case of the Grays Harbor Jane Doe. But her case has proved incredibly difficult, and genelaogists and investigators need your help to reconnect her to her identity, and solve her murder.

Season 18 covers four unsolved homicides in four states and across three decades: all are in need of local and national attention to be resolved.

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To learn more about uploading your DNA: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/news-1/2022/7/11/guide-to-uploading-to-gedmatch

To support DNA Doe Project: https://dnadoeproject.org/donate/

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 Murder of Susan Minard Lund: Unsolved Homicides, Part 5 Jun 05, 2024

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For almost thirty years, Susan Minard Lund's children believed she'd run away and abandoned them; after she disappeared on Christmas Eve of 1992 in Clarksville TN, a search was launched, but late the next year, her missing-persons report was closed. That's because a woman in Alabama claimed to be Sue, and authorities accepted the claim. Her siblings and parents never believed it, though, and they were proven right. Her story, and the story of Ina Jane Doe, are the throughline of Laurah Norton's book, LAY THEM TO REST, and Sue's family joins us to tell a piece of the story not covered in the book: what it's been like to deal with the aftermath of knowledge of what they learned—and what the rest of the justice they are waiting for.

Season 18 covers four unsolved homicides in four states and across three decades: all are in need of local and national attention to be resolved.

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 Murder of Velecia "Lisa" Lewis: Unsolved Homicides, Part 4 May 29, 2024

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The second episode in our coverage of the case of Lisa Lewis: in January of 1999, 27-year-old college senior and expectant mother Velecia "Lisa" Lewis was living in a South Memphis apartment with her mother, Bea; she was looking forward to spring because she'd be graduating, and her daughter was due to be born.

But just after New Year's, Lisa's mother arrived home from work and discovered Lisa had been murdered. And now, Lisa's cousin—who worked in law enforcement departments for years—is trying to solve her cold homicide case.

Season 18 covers four unsolved homicides in four states and across three decades: all are in need of local and national attention to be resolved.

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Angela's Facebook page for Lisa: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555374294770

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

Submit a case here

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

The Murder of Velecia "Lisa" Lewis: Unsolved Homicides, Part 3 May 22, 2024

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In January of 1999, 27-year-old college senior and expectant mother Velecia "Lisa" Lewis was living in a South Memphis apartment with her mother, Bea; she was looking forward to spring because she'd be graduating, and her daughter was due to be born.

Season 18 covers four unsolved homicides in four states and across three decades: all are in need of local and national attention to be resolved.

Head to https://tryfum.com/fall and use code FALL to get a free gift with your order today!

Angela's Facebook page for Lisa: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555374294770

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

Submit a case here

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