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54: Jamie Pultz Oct 13, 2021

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This week, Bob interviews Jamie Pultz, creator of the “Beenham Valley Road” podcast, as part of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month series. A former police officer in Queensland, Australia, Jamie left the force and launched his production company, Six10 Media, aptly named after the police code for “community assistance.” Since its inception, Jamie has produced several investigative podcasts, including Beenham Valley Road. Before diving into the subject of the BVR podcast, Bob and Jamie discuss how Jamie went from “fighting crime to fighting grime,” what it’s like to switch careers, and Bob’s new book idea. They then transition into a discussion of the case, the death of Kirra Mcloughlin. While in the police force, Jamie encountered Kirra during a domestic violence call, during which she refused help from law enforcement. Six months later, Kirra died from a traumatic brain injury. Her boyfriend claimed that Kirra had gotten into an altercation with his sister during a social gathering, but he did not call for aid until later the following day. When Kirra was taken to the hospital, it was reported that she had over 100 bruises on her body, and she was ultimately pronounced brand dead and taken off life support. To this day, no charges have been brought regarding her death, but thanks to the Beenham Valley Road podcast, public attention is being brought back to the case.
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53: Noel Vinson & Sonya Lowe Oct 06, 2021

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This week, Bob is joined by the creators of the “Evidence Locker” podcast, host Noel Vinson and producer Sonya Lowe. Sonya works behind the scenes to research, write, and direct each episode of the Australia-based podcast, while Noel utilizes his background as a rap-artist to narrate a new story each week. The dynamic duo chats with Bob about their accents (or lack thereof), what lockdown is like down under, and the differences in producing film vs. audio content. They then dive into the 1989 mysterious death of Cindy James in British Colombia. Cindy, a nursing school graduate, began experiencing incidents of harassment shortly after separating from her husband, ranging from creepy phone calls to apparent attempted murders, with Cindy being found drugged and tied up on multiple occasions. Police were skeptical, however, with many wondering if Cindy was staging these attacks. The harassment continued for almost a decade until Cindy was eventually found dead in an abandoned building. Despite the circumstances of her death, many still doubt that Cindy was the victim of a crime, but the truth may be lost forever.
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52: Margot Sep 29, 2021

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Bob interviews Margot, creator and host of the “Military Murder” podcast. A recent veteran and military wife herself, Margot uses her platform to cover cases involving perpetrators or victims (and sometimes both) who are members of the military. Bob and Margot discuss the nuances of military life, the challenges of having teenage children, and the apparently misleading spelling of the name “Margot.” They also discuss the bizarre, wild, and somehow barely-heard-of case of the Sickles Army Airfield public decapitation. Stephen and Diane were a young couple stationed at a US airfield in Germany in 1993. Troubles in their relationship would eventually lead to a brutal attack in broad daylight, with several bystanders witnessing what would eventually become a murder and decapitation. What followed after, however, was even more shocking…
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51: Todd McComas Sep 22, 2021

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This week, Bob chats with Todd McComas, host of the “10-41” podcast. An ex-marine and police detective turned comedian, Todd launched the first season of 10-41 in 2020, conducting a deep dive into the Indiana Burger Chef Murders alongside one of the lead detectives on the case. Since then, 10-41 has become an episodic, true crime storytelling podcast, where Todd frequently interviews other investigators, and sometimes even the criminals themselves. Bob and Todd discuss Todd’s relationship with Colts football legend Pat McAfee and his involvement with the Tiger King phenomenon. After commiserating over the difficulties of starting a career in stand-up comedy, they also discuss the details of the Burger Chef Murders. Just outside of Indianapolis in 1978, four young employees of a Burger Chef restaurant went missing after working a shift together one night. Police initially assumed the kids had decided to go out partying with money from the till, despite evidence to the contrary. Two days later, the bodies of the four employees were found in a forest over 20 miles away. Despite witnesses and links to other crimes, the case has remained unsolved, and it is likely that those responsible will never be brought to justice.
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50: Amanda Doyle Sep 15, 2021

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In this week’s episode, Bob interviews Amanda Doyle, the host of the new “Reward Offered” podcast, all the way from Australia. Amanda’s aim is to highlight cases that have a financial reward available, in order to bring attention to cases and help motivate individuals to come forward with information. Bob and Amanda discuss their favorite ways to drink bourbon, the pandemic situation in Australia, and differences in criminal investigations across the pond. They also discuss the Murphys Creek Murders, the subject of the first four episodes of Reward Offered. In 1974, two Australian nursing students were traveling together, when they suddenly went missing. Shortly after their disappearance, their bodies were found near Murphys Creek. Witnesses reported hearing screaming in the area on the night of their disappearance, and others have come forward in the years following, leading investigators to conclude that the two women had been brutally raped and murdered by a group of local men, though no charges have been brought in the case. Amanda’s investigation into the murders, however, has uncovered some inconsistencies indicating things may not be quite as they seem…
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49: Morgan Wright & Steve Murphy Sep 08, 2021

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This week, Bob interviews the hosts of the “Game of Crimes” podcast, Morgan Wright and Steve Murphy. Together, Morgan, an experienced state trooper and detective, and Steve, a DEA Special Agent, cover notorious cases, often interviewing those directly involved. In this episode, the guys give Bob a hard time about being a firefighter, share stories involving tragic coffee accidents on the job, and discuss common issues related to police interrogations. They also cover the takedown of notorious drug lord and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar, and Steve’s involvement in the case as lead investigator. Pablo Escobar founded and led the Medellin Cartel in Colombia. Throughout the 1980s, he and his cartel essentially created the demand for cocaine in the United States, establishing the first smuggling routes from Colombia and raking in billions of dollars. Pablo Escobar is also responsible for a shocking number of deaths, turning Colombia into the murder capital of the world. Morgan and Steve dispel many of the myths surrounding Escobar and shed light on just who the world’s first narcoterrorist truly was – a violent and evil man.
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48: Laurah Norton & Brooke Hargrove Sep 01, 2021

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In this episode, Bob chats with Laurah Norton and Brooke Hargrove, hosts of “The Fall Line.” Their podcast brings light to lesser-known cases involving marginalized communities in Southeast America, with a special focus on their home state of Georgia. The three discuss Laurah’s writing and academic career and Brooke’s work as a grief counselor, while also covering many of the cases that have been featured throughout the many seasons of The Fall Line. Bob, Laurah, and Brooke then dive deep into the case of the unsolved disappearance of Brian Wehrle in 2009. Brian was visiting his hometown of Carrolton, Georgia, when he failed to appear at a routine appointment at Probate Court one morning. A neighbor reported seeing him in his garage the night before, but the next morning, both Brian and his vehicle were gone. Three months later, Brian’s Buick was found in a different state with stolen plates, but since then the trail has gone cold.
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47: Cherry and Morgan Aug 25, 2021

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This week, Bob interviews the hosts of the “Crimepedia” podcast, Cherry and Morgan. All of the way from the UK to Ohio, USA, Cherry and Morgan record weekly podcast episodes where they tell each other about different cases, typically ones that don’t receive very much public attention. In this episode, Bob discusses Morgan’s childhood friendship with Nic and The Captain from True Crime Garage, Cherry’s UK bakery, meeting Idris Elba, and the UK murder of Deborah Linsley. In 1988, Linsley boarded a train to London. Before arriving at her destination, however, she was attacked and brutally murdered by a fellow passenger. To this day, the perpetrator has never been caught, but advances in DNA technology may someday provide some answers.
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46: Kelli Berens-Brink Aug 18, 2021

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Kelli Berens-Brink is the host of the “True Crime IRL” podcast, where she covers a new case in each weekly episode, in addition to “Murder Minute” mini-episodes. Bob and Kelli discuss her burgeoning true crime podcast relationship status, hosting a radio show, and all things Midwest. They also discuss the murder of Amy Mullis. In 2018 in Iowa, Amy was found with a corn rake in her back on her family farm. Todd, Amy’s husband, drove her to the hospital where she eventually passed away. Initially, investigators thought it was just an unfortunate accident, until the medical examiner noted that they found six puncture wounds, despite the fact that the rake had only four tines. Suspicion was immediately turned towards Todd and investigators uncovered some dirty secrets in the family that may have provided a motive for the crime.
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Introducing - Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man Aug 17, 2021

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Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil.
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