The Murder In My Family

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The Pelley Family Murders Aug 17, 2019

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Episode 42 The Pelley Family Murders In April, 1989, the shocking murders of Bob, Dawn, Janel, and Jolene Pelley shocked their small Indiana town. Left alone to deal with the aftermath, was 9 year-old Jessi Pelley. The pain and trauma from the loss of her family devastated Jessi and affected her in ways that have taken 3 decades to try and recover from. An arrest finally came 13 years after the murders, but despite the killer being imprisoned, Jessi still faced the fallout from that day 30 years ago when her family was taken from her. Jessi, along with help from her cousin Jamie, told her story in a book that was released in April, 2019- 30 years to the day after her family was murdered. In this episode, Jessi and Jamie discuss the 30 year journey following the murders, and the new book. Check out the book about this case- I am Jessica: A survivor's powerful story of healing and hope. Check out the Facebook page about the book and case To learn more about the podcast and the cases we discuss please visit TheMurderInMyFamily.com If you'd like to help support this podcast with a donation, you can 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

Bonus Episode: Interview w/ 'Survivors' Author, Dennis Griffin Aug 03, 2019

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Bonus Episode Join us for this special bonus episode as we sit down with experienced author, victim's advocate, and former law enforcement officer, Dennis Griffin to discuss his new book; 'Survivors; Shocking true stories about America's pursuit of police transparency and Justice'. In this book, Denny shares stories of unsolved and unresolved cases of people who have died, and as we do on The Murder in My Family, he enlists the families of some of these victims to help tell their stories. A couple of the cases you'll read about in the book, have been covered on this podcast including the Murders of Jack Robinson(Episode 24) & Brenda LaCombe(Episode 41) You can find Denny's book on Amazon. 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

Brenda LaCombe Aug 03, 2019

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Episode 41 Brenda LaCombe In May of 1982, a young 19 year old mother named Brenda LaCombe went missing from Lowell, MA. Weeks later, her partially nude and decomposed body was found in the woods of a nearby town. Although her cause of death remains officially undetermined, her death is considered to be a homicide which remains unsolved over 37 years later. Who killed Brenda and why? Those are questions her niece Lacey has been trying to find the answers to, and you'll hear from her in this episode. Please be sure to visit Brenda's Facebook page that's run by her niece, Lacey. If you'd like to help contribute with a donation to the efforts to have Brenda's body exhumed for further forensic investigation, you can do so via Gofundme Anyone with information can call the State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office at 508-832-9124 Please support this podcast by visiting this week's sponsor, CDL.com If you'd like to support the podcast through a one time or ongoing donation, you can do so through Paypal or Patreon. To learn more about the podcast or the cases we discuss, 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

Molly Bish Jul 20, 2019

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Episode 40 Molly Bish Sixteen year-old Molly Bish went missing from her lifeguard post at a secluded pond in Warren, Massachusetts in June, 2000. Molly's family and police were left without any answers. In 2003, Molly's remains were found in a nearby area, and a missing persons case became a murder investigation. Over the years, there would be no shortage of suspects or theories, but as of now, the case remains unsolved. Molly's sister, Heather is the guest in this episode and discusses how the Bish family dealt with the heartbreaking loss of Molly, as well as the various cast of shady characters who are suspects in the case. Finally, Heather talks about the great work that the Bish family has done in trying to keep kids safe. Please visit Molly's Facebook page If you'd like to support this podcast through a donation, you can do so via Patreon or Paypal To learn more about the podcast, please visit the 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

Megan Johns Jul 06, 2019

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Episode 39 Megan Johns Megan Beth Johns overcame a lot in her lifetime including being the victim of a sexual assault, and waging a battle against Cancer. She also was celebrating 5 years of sobriety after a years long battle with drug addiction. But late on the night of October 4th, or early on the morning of October 5th, 1994, Megan faced a battle that she couldn't win. She came face to face with a killer in her Irving, TX apartment and was stabbed repeatedly. 25 years after the fact, her murder remains unsolved. In separate interviews, Megan's Brother Brian, and her half sister Bridget, share memories of Megan, and discuss her case, and they open up about their own battles with addiction. If you have information about Megan's murder, please contact Irving Police To learn more about Megan's case, visit the Justice for Megan Beth Johns Facebook group If you need help fighting drug addiction or alcoholism, there is help. Contact Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous To support the podcast through a donation, you can do so via Patreon or Paypal. Visit the podcast 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

Live from Crimecon 2019 Jun 22, 2019

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Episode 38 Live from Crimecon In this episode, four guests from previous episodes meet up in New Orleans while attending the Crimecon true crime convention to have a live, face to face conversation about the status of their loved one's cases. Guests include; Bill Thomas, whose sister Cathy Thomas (episode 1) was killed in 1986 in a series of murders dubbed The Colonial Parkway Murders, Kelsi German, whose sister Libby Gernan (Episode 6) was murdered in the shocking Delphi Indiana murders in 2017, Mona Caylor whose sister Anita Dunn (episode 14) was murdered in Missouri in 2016 by a man who had already spent time in prison for murder, and Connie Land, whose Daughter Sydney Land (episode 25) was murdered in Las Vegas in 2016, a case that despite a strong suspect is bogged down by corruption and mishandling. If you'd like to support this show through a donation you can do so via Patreon or Paypal You can find the podcast on social media on Twitter or Facebook 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

Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman Jun 08, 2019

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Episode 37 Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman In December, 1999, Two Oklahoma 16 year-olds Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, vanished from the Freeman home following a fire that was intentionally set. The bodies of Ashley Freeman's parents, Danny and Kathy Freeman were found in the debris. Both had been shot to death. What followed was a nearly 20 year search for Lauria and Ashley, who to this day, remain missing. Countless rumors and theories abound in this case, and in 2018, an arrest was finally made. But the search for the girls goes on. Lauria's cousin, Lisa discusses the case, and the family's quest to bring Lauria home. This episode also includes a special interview with criminal behaviorist Sarah Cailean, co-start of the HLN miniseries about the case; Hell In The Heartland, what happened to Ashley and Lauria. To learn more about the case, please visit the Find Lauria Facebook page Anyone with information is urged to contact the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-522-8017 or via email at tips@osbi.ok.gov. To support this podcast via a donation, you can do so with Patreon or Paypal. To learn more about this podcast, 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

Mary Henderson Morris May 25, 2019

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Episode 36 Mary Henderson Morris Early on the morning Of October 12th, 2000, a 48 year old wife and mother named Mary Henderson Morris left her Houston, TX area home headed for work. Mary had been a dependable and respected employee at the same bank for over 15 years. But that day, Mary never showed up for work. Later that day, her remains were found in her burned out car in a secluded area. Investigators soon determined that Mary had been murdered, and her car set on fire. Only days later, another woman named Mary McGinnis Morris would be murdered only miles away from the first Mary Morris. There were striking similarities between the two women's murders. But are the cases actually related? Mary Henderson Morris's Daughter, Marilyn discusses her mother's case as well as her suspicions. She helps us understand the case known to many online sleuths as 'The Mary Morris Murders' If you have information about this case, please call the Houston Crime Stoppers at (713)222-TIPS If you would like to support this podcast through a donation, you can do so via Patreon or Paypal If you'd like to contact, or learn more about this podcast, you can do so here 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

Miriam Ryan May 11, 2019

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Episode 35 Miriam Ryan 22 Year-Old Miriam Ryan was murdered in Manhattan NYC in 1948. She had quietly been living her life as a gay woman in a time when most people wouldn't dare to share their truth with the world without facing repercussions from society. But in April of that year, her secret apparently cost Miriam her life when she got into an altercation with 2 men in a bar who were harassing Miriam and her female companion. That confrontation led to Miriam's murder which remains unsolved over 70 years later. When Anne Couldridge began looking into her great aunt's life and death, she had no idea of the mystery that she would find herself exploring, Anne discusses her efforts to try and put the puzzle pieces together in Miriam's case, and the documentary film that she's working on about Miriam called, Treat Her Kindly. Treat Her Kindly documentary Treat Her Kindly Facebook page If you'd like to support this podcast through a one time or ongoing donation, please visit 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

Joanne Brownlee Apr 27, 2019

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Episode 34 Joanne Brownlee In January, 2013, 72 year-old Joanne Brownlee went missing from her Colorado home. Because she was blind, there was concern that she may have wandered off or gotten lost. Her purse was found at a local restaurant. After a brief search, her body was found in the crawlspace under her home that she shared with her Daughter. Due to the state of Joanne's body, her cause of death couldn't be accurately determined although she had suffered injuries consistent with a homicide. The one person who might be able to help answer questions, Joanne's Daughter, isn't talking. That's caused a riff between her and her brother David. David discusses his Mother's case, and his frustration with his sister. 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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