The Murder In My Family

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Melissa Missy Taylor Ellison Dec 21, 2019

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Episode 51 Melissa 'Missy' Taylor Ellison In this episode, we discuss the case of 20 year old Melissa Taylor Ellison, better known as Missy to her family and friends. Missy was brutally bludgeoned to death 32 years ago this week in her Jacksonville,FL mobile home. Despite 2 adult roommates, and Missy's 13 month old daughter being home when the murder happened, several clues, and a 911 call from a man claiming to be Missy's killer, the case remains unsolved. Missy's daughter Casie discusses her mother's case, and how not having Missy in her life directly affected her. If you have any information about Missy's case, please call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at (904) 630-0500. To remain anonymous, call First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS. Missy's daughter Casie has started a website to assist in depression, in part as a direct result of her own experiences. You can check it out at: http://www.changethefaceofdepression.com/ In addition, Casie has authored one book based on her experiences and has another on the way. You can find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HQQQ1TK/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_V7J.DbCBQPZS9 To check out the work Project: Cold Case has done in Missy's case, you can find that here: https://www.projectcoldcase.org/2019/06/10/melissa-ellison/ For more information about this podcast visit themurderinmyfamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Melanie Meleney Dec 07, 2019

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Episode 50 Melanie Meleney In October, 2018, Melanie Meleney a 45 year-old mother and grandmother, vanished from her Glen Burnie, MD apartment. Just over a week later, a person walking their dog along a nearby creek discovered human remains, a single leg. DNA testing revealed that the remains were Melanie's, and that the leg had been removed. Despite the obvious, that Melanie didn't remove her own leg, and likely couldn't have survived doing that, police are only classifying her as a missing person. Melanie's daughter Beth discusses the case with us, and how her family has struggled following Melanie vanishing. If you have information about Melanie's case, please call the tip line: 410-222-4700 Crimestoppers; metrocrimestoppers.org If you can help Melanie's Family with a GoFundMe donation you can help at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-find-my-killer For more information about Melanie's case, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/helpfindmelanieskiller/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook Nov 23, 2019

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Episode 49 Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook In July, 2012, Cousins Eight year old Elizabeth Collins, and Ten Year old Lyric Cook, vanished while riding bikes in their Evansdale, IA neighborhood. Months later, their remains were found 20 miles away in Seven Bridges Wildlife Park. Their murders were heartbreaking for their families, and shocked the community. Years later, their case remains unsolved. Elizabeth's father, Drew discusses the ripple effect that the case has had on their families, and the Evansdale community. If you have information about this case, please report it to one of the following: http://www.cvcrimestop.com/ ourmissingiowagirls@dps.state.ia.us This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Annie Rippel Nov 09, 2019

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Episode 48 Annie Rippel In April, 1997, the body of Annie Rippel was discovered along a creek in Alexander, NY. Since the location was miles from Annie's home and Annie didn't drive or have a car, it led to questions. Annie apparently had drowned, but the creek was only a couple inches deep, and Annie had duct tape around her neck. DNA from an unknown person was collected into evidence but has not been identified as of yet. Since Annie had a history of substance abuse, some believe her death is related to that lifestyle. But her family wants to know the truth about what exactly happened to Annie. Annie's sister Janet discusses Annie's death and the aftermath, For more information about Annie's case be sure to visit the Remembering Annie Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Remembering-Annie-582957822197525/ If you have information about this case, please contact the Genesee County Sheriff's office at (585)345-3000 This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Anita Taylor Oct 26, 2019

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Episode 47 Anita Taylor In October, 1966 twenty year-old wife and mother, Anita Taylor was brutally raped and murdered inside of her Springfield, Ohio home. Anita's attacker stomped on her and beat her with a bottle. Anita's eighteen month old son Aaron had also been attacked, but survived the carnage. Anita's husband came home from work only to discover his wife near death and his injured son in his crib. Police quickly began investigating what would become one of Springfield's most notorious murders, a murder which remains unsolved to this day despite there being possible DNA from the killer. Aaron Taylor has been searching for years to find out who killed his mother and he discusses his 5 decade journey which included hypnotism, knocking on doors, and getting his hands on files from Anita's case. If you would like to learn more about Anita's case, please visit: Taylorcase.com If you have information about Anita Taylor's murder, you are asked to call Springfield, OH. Police If you would like to support this podcast through a donation, you can do so via Patreon or Paypal To learn more about the podcast and the cases we cover, please visit: Themurderinmyfamily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Michael Paul Burke Oct 12, 2019

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Episode 46 Michael Paul Burke In March, 2019, Michael Paul Burke was murdered in Florida by the estranged husband of the woman he was dating. Michael's girlfriend Kimberly was only days away from officially being divorced and was looking forward to moving on. Instead of celebrating, she had to witness Michael's murder followed by her estranged husband's suicide, all the while worried about her children who were in the house at the time. Kimberly joins us to discuss the horrific events of that night in a case that blends gun violence and domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, if you or someone you know needs help escaping domestic violence, please visit NCADV.org or Breakthecycle.org To support this show via a donation, you may do so via Patreon or Paypal To learn more about this podcast visit themurderinmyfamily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Karen Bodine CrowdSolve Bonus episode Sep 29, 2019

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Bonus Episode Karen Bodine CrowdSolve 37 year-old Karen Bodine's lifeless body was found discarded along a Rochester, WA highway in January, 2007. The mother of 3 had wrestled with drugs for much of her life, and her family feels that because of this, her case didn't get much press coverage. But her case has not been forgotten! Over a decade later, Karen's case is getting a new look from a bunch of fresh eyes. In October, 2019, Seattle will host a Crimecon Crowd Solve event in which hundreds of citizen detectives will work side by side with investigators in an attempt to make progress in, or solve Karen's case. In this episode, you'll hear more about that Crowd Solve event, as well as hear from Karen's mom, Sharron, and Crimecon organizer Kevin Balfe. If you have information about Karen Bodine's murder, please call the Olympia Thurston County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS To learn more about Crimecon and how to participate in Karen Bodine's Seattle CrowdSolve event happening October 17-20 visit the Crimecon CrowdSolve page To check out Karen Bodine's Facebook page that was set up by her family, visit Justice For Karen Bodine: My Mother's Unsolved Homicide Investigation To support this podcast via donation, you can do so via Patreon or Paypal To learn more about the podcast and the cases we cover, visit themurderinmyfamily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Maddie Finch Sep 28, 2019

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Episode 45 Maddie Finch 19 year old Maddie Finch who was shot to death in her LaHarpe, IL home on New Years Day 2018. Although her killer was quickly caught and sentenced to a lengthy sentence, that hasn't lessened the pain that Maddie's family has endured, or filled the void in their lives. Maddie's Mom Carrie discusses her daughter's case, and shares with us the aftermath that the Finch family has had to face following Maddie's senseless murder To learn more about this case and others discussed on the podcast, please visit the podcast homepage If you'd like to support this show thru a donation, you may so via Patreon or Paypal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Alan Canty Jr Sep 14, 2019

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Episode 44 Alan Canty Jr. In the mid 1980's, W. Alan Canty Jr. was a respected and successful psychologist in the upscale area of Grosse Pointe, MI. In July, 1985, he vanished and soon after, his dismembered remains were found at various areas in Northern Michigan. The police investigation that followed quickly led to the apprehension of two suspects, and uncovered a secret life of Alan's that his widow Jan had no idea existed. Jan is the guest in this episode and she discusses her husband's shocking death, and shares the details of his secret life. Check out Jan Canty's website To support this podcast via a donation, you can do so via Patreon or Paypal. To learn more about this case, or about the podcast, visit the show's Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Yolanda Bindics Aug 31, 2019

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Episode 43 Yolanda Bindics Yolanda Bindics, a 25 year-old single mother of 4 vanished in August, 2004 after leaving her job in Jamestown, NY. . Her car was found the next day. Later, some of her belongings turned up, and eventually Yolanda's remains were discovered. Her death was ruled a homicide, which led police and Yolanda's family to ask, who would kill Yolanda Bindics, and why? Yolanda's sister Margaret discusses Yolanda's case, and the 15 year struggle to see an arrest in the murder, which left 4 young daughters without a mother. If you have any information regarding the Murder of Yolanda Bindics, you're asked to call Jamestown FBI at 716-484-7085 or the Jamestown Police at 483-TIPS For more information about Yolanda's case, be sure to check out this Facebook group. You can support this podcast via a donation through Patreon or Paypal. For more information about the show and the cases we discuss, please visit The Murder In My Family Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

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