The Murder In My Family

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Introducing; Foul Play, Making a Predator May 26, 2022

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Introducing; Foul Play, Making a Predator This is Episode 1 of 4 on the newest season of Foul Play called Making a Predator. Our story begins with a man walking into a movie theater in Noblesville, Indiana – 22-year-old Brent Allred. Brent is shy, self-effacing, and a junior at nearby Ball State University. He's meeting a woman here, or rather a girl, for the very first time. They've been talking for six months now, and today he's wearing the appropriate amount of overpriced cologne, a button-down shirt, black leather shoes, and he's holding a pair of movie tickets for the two of them that he bought in advance for this day Listen to Foul Play, Making a Predator on your favorite podcast app, or find it here: https://link.chtbl.com/foulplay 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 Scardifield May 14, 2022

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Episode 109 Michael Scardifield 40 year-old Michael Scardifield, a beloved father, son, and brother known as 'Milky', was violently attacked and murdered by someone he considered to be a friend on May 30, 2015 in Stoke-On-Trent, England. Without warning, he was choked to death. Witnesses saw this 'friend' Martin Birchall leaving the scene, and overheard him saying "I think I just killed Milky". He was arrested, tried and convicted for Michael's murder, but the fact he is behind bars is of little comfort to Michael's family & friends. They can't fill the void that Michael's death has created, and they have never gotten clear answers as to why Michael was taken from them. Michael's brother, Eugene Scardifield discusses Michael's life and tragic death, and opens up about the impact his loss has had on their family. Visit the Facebook group that Eugene has started to honor his brother's memory- https://www.facebook.com/OurMichael1975 Visit the Facebook support group for siblings of murdered siblings- https://www.facebook.com/groups/108429319740793 Visit Amazon for books that Eugene Scardifield has written- https://www.amazon.com/Eugene-Scardifield/e/B088KS926X?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1652546946&sr=8-1 This episode is sponsored by Every Plate America's Best Value Meal Kit. Listeners of The Murder in My Family can try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code family179 To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please 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

Wondery Presents: Blood Ties Season 3 - Strange Days May 09, 2022

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Wondery Presents: Blood Ties Season 3 - Strange Days Our family members are not always who we think. When Eleonore Richland exposed her father's dark legacy, she vowed to clean up the family business – and hired her half-brother, Santino Reyes, to help her do it. But old habits die hard. In the shocking new third season, Eleonore reckons with what her father always taught her growing up: medicine is a bloody business. From Wondery, the makers of "The Shrink Next Door" and "Dr. Death," Blood Ties stars Gillian Jacobs (Community, Love), Christian Navarro (13 Reasons Why), and Peter Stormare. Listen to all six episodes ad free on Wondery+ on May 9 Listen to Blood Ties - Strange Days: https://wondery.app.link/wplus/mimf_bts3 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 Russell Apr 16, 2022

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Episode 107 Michael Russell 15 year-old Michael Russell of San Jose, CA was a typical teenager and high school student at Santa Teresa HS. He like other kids his age, was trying to find his way and fit in. He had dreams of starting a rock band. But when 2 of Michael's friends and classmates came to his home on November 10, 2009, Michael's life would be taken, and his dreams wiped out. Those two young men 16 year old Jae Williams, and 15 year old Randy Thompson attacked Michael in a pre-planned blitz, stabbing Michael and slashing his throat before fleeing the scene. Michael's uncle found him, but it was too late to save Michael. Police quickly zeroed in on the two killers and they were taken into custody. The investigation revealed that the pair had planned the murder for weeks, and it came to light that the 2 self described Satanists had even tortured and murdered animals. They showed little to no remorse and were sentenced to lengthy prison sentences after being found guilty of Michael's murder. Incredibly, a new law SB-1391 aimed at reducing the sentences of offenders under age 16, was enacted and it means that Randy Thompson may walk free at any time now, and that's a thought that has re-opened old wounds for Michael's family. Michael's aunt Kari discusses that law, Michael's murder, and his all too short life in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Every Plate America's Best Value Meal Kit. Listeners of The Murder in My Family can try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code family179 To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please 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

Katelynn Schippnick Mar 19, 2022

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Episode 106 Katelynn Schippnick 31 year-old mother of five Katelynn Schippnick had moved from her home in New Jersey to Florence County, South Carolina trying to make a fresh start for herself following legal problems. But sadly, she would never get the chance to reach her goal as her life was cut short allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend, and father of two of her children. It was clear to some that Katelynn was in an abusive relationship with a man that had a long criminal record, and although people including her sister Amanda tried to take her out of that situation, Katelynn could not be saved. In May, 2021, she was found dead, and it was clear that she was the victim of foul play, and had been beaten to death. Police locked in on her boyfriend Derrick Brunson who denied involvement; going as far as to say that Katelynn's death was an accident or even suicide. Police did not believe his story and he was arrested for her murder and is currently awaiting trial. Katelynn's sister Amanda discusses the case in this episode as well as her efforts to help remove Katelynn from an abusive relationship. If you or someone you know is in need of help escaping from, or dealing with domestic violence, there IS help. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-799-7233. You can also text them by sending the word "start" to 88788. If you prefer an online form of communication, their website TheHotline.org 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

Introducing; American Hostage Mar 08, 2022

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Introducing; American Hostage • In the series premiere, radio DJ Fred Heckman (Jon Hamm) receives an unexpected call from a listener that turns his life upside down. • Follow American Hostage on Amazon Music, to hear all 8 episodes right now: http://wondery.fm/TMIMF_Hostage 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

Levi Pruitt Mar 05, 2022

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Episode 105 Levi Pruitt 20 year-old Levi Pruitt was gunned down in the front yard of his Beaumont, Texas home on February 27th, 2018. The teenage assailant fled the scene leaving shocked witnnesses behind. Despite a description of the killer, and the witnesses, it appears a composite sketch was never created, and the killer remains at large. Levi's friends and family are struggling to figure out who would kill the much liked 20 year old and why. Levi's Mom Diane discusses Levi's cold blooded killing in this episode. If you have information about this case, please contact Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234 To learn more about Levi's case, or contact his Mom with information, visit the Facebook page that's been set up for Levi- https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Levi-1794133994229462 To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please 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

Annie Kasprzak Feb 19, 2022

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Episode 104 Annie Kasprzak Annie Kasprzak was a product of the foster system, being bounced around as a child. But when she was adopted by the kasprzak family, things began to look up for her and she finally had the solid foundation of a family to love and protect her. But when her adopted parents divorced, the shakeup within the family coupled with typical teenager issues caused some rebellion in Annie. When Annie was 15, she began dating a boy around her age named Chris Bagshaw. Annie thought that they were in love and soon, she began to tell her close friends that she was pregnant and wanted to run away with Chris. Then one day, she vanished from her Draper, Utah home leaving a note behind. As her frantic parents worked with police, the body of a young girl was pulled out of the Jordan river, and was quickly determined to be Annie. She had been severely beaten and tossed into the water. Police suspected Annie's boyfriend Chris early on, but after being given a tip by a supposed witness, they went in a different direction. When the tip proved to be bogus info, investigators came back to Chris, and this time they found crucial evidence implicating him in the murder of his girlfriend. Ultimately, he was found guilty and sent to prison. Annie's family was left to wonder what the future may have had in store for Annie if she had the chance to flourish with the support of a loving family. Instead, Annie's life was cut short by someone who supposedly cared for her. Annie's mom Veronica discusses this sad and tragic case in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Sundance Now, and the podcast, Criminal Conduct Try Sundance Now streaming service free for 30 days by using promo code MURDERINMYFAMILY at Sundancenow.com Check out season 3 of the podcast Criminal Conduct here- http://criminalconduct.net/ To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please 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

Lorraine Martinez Salas Chaney Feb 06, 2022

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Episode 103 Lorraine Martinez Salas Chaney Sixty One year old Lorraine Martinez Salas Chaney had not lived in Tucson, AZ long when she was murdered in her home in February, 2019. The California transplant who was often referred to as 'Nini', was recently married to her high school sweetheart and was excited for retirement. Most of all, she was excited to be living in Tucson so that she could be closer to her identical twin sister and best friend, Laura. Like many twins, the sisters shared an incredible bond and spent time together almost daily. But on February 26th, 2019, tragedy struck in the blink of an eye. Lorraine's husband Robert ran out for about ten minutes to get a pizza and when he returned home, found his wife barely alive in their apartment. She had been violently attacked. Before Robert could come to terms with what he was seeing, Lorraine's attacker came out of hiding and ran by Robert threatening him. Police and 1st responders raced to the scene but it was too late, Lorraine could not be saved. Her killer was arrested that night, and it turned out that Lorraine had helped him multiple times by giving him food after learning that he was down on his young. Sadly, her kindness costs Lorraine her life. Her death devastated her family, but perhaps most affected by her death was her twin sister Laura. Someone that she had known and been with before she was even born was now gone. Laura discusses the tragic loss of her twin sister, and the efforts to see justice done. To learn more about Lorraine's case or to support her family, visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/TeamNini-564580284050576/ To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please 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

Heather Grigsby and Shannon Goodwin Jan 22, 2022

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Episode 102 Heather Grigsby and Shannon Goodwin In the early morning hours of April 26th, 2019, 28 year old Heather Grigsby of Nicholasville, KY, and her friend, 44 year old Shannon Goodwin of Jeffersonville, KY were found shot to death in a car in a Lexington, KY neighborhood known to have a high crime rate. Although people that lived nearby reported hearing gun shots, no eyewitnesses have come forward with information. The police investigation seems to be at a standstill, and nobody can think of a reason why someone would kill Heather and Shannon. The unsolved murders have devastated Heather's grandmother, Frances Noe, and the lack of police to communicate with her continues to weigh on her. She discusses the case and aftermath of the murders in this episode. If you know anything about the murders of Heather Grigsby and Shannon Goodwin, you are encouraged to contact the Lexington police at (859) 258-3600 or the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, who can take your anonymous tip via phone, at (859) 253-2020. You can also text anonymous tips to 274637. Start your anonymous text with the letters LEXPD and then add your tip. You can also text photos and videos if they're related to your tip. To visit the Facebook group set up about the case by Heather's Grandmother Frances Noe, visit this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1029560050547732 This episode is sponsored by Sundance Now, and by Wondery's Families Who Kill; The donut shop murders Try Sundance Now streaming service free for 30 days by using promo code MURDERINMYFAMILY at Sundancenow.com Listen to Wondery's Familes who kill; The Donust Shop Murders here: https://wondery.com/shows/families-who-kill/ To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please 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

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