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The Shadow Brokers (Part One: Auction) Sep 29, 2019

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In August of 2016, a mysterious hacker collective began releasing files and folders stolen directly from the NSA.
Many of the programs this person or group released appeared to be legitimate cyber-weapons, which had been developed by U.S. intelligence. Despite the audaciousness of their posts - which became more immature and unhinged as time went on - the files they released seemed to have come directly from an NSA server.
A leak of this magnitude had never been seen before, and the cyber-intel community struggled to stop the bleeding. But over the next several months, the Shadow Brokers would continue to wage a one-sided campaign against their sworn enemy: a secretive branch of the NSA nicknamed the "Equation Group"...
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Special thanks to: Jeremy (Podcasts We Listen To), Jesse (Devil's Teeth, Podcast 1289), Nina (Already Gone, Don't Talk To Strangers), Erin and Shea (All Crime No Cattle), and Brett (husband of Lanie from True Crime Fan Club & Crimes of Passion) for lending their voices to this episode
Episode researched, written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan
Original music created by Micheal Whelan through Amper Music
Theme music created and composed by Ailsa Traves
Producers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Matthew Brock, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Evan White, Laura Hannan, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Scott Patzold, Marie Vanglund, Lori Rodriguez, Emily McMehen, Jessica Yount, Aimee McGregor, Lauren Harris, Danny Williams, Cody Ketterling, Brian Rollins, and Sue Kirk
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The Daytona Beach Killer (Update) Sep 16, 2019

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Between 2005 and 2007, a serial killer targeted sex workers in the Daytona Beach region. Laquetta Gunther, Julie Green, and Iwana Patton all fell prey to this killer in successive months, and roughly two years later, the remains of Stacey Gage were found in nearly-identical circumstances. Now, police believe that they have the killer in-custody, who has been linked to the case through DNA testing.
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West Mesa Bone Collector (Part Three: 118th Street Homicides) Sep 15, 2019

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In the decade since eleven bodies were found in Albuquerque, a task force has worked to identify the mysterious West Mesa Bone Collector.
The 118th Street Task Force is a combination of officers from Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the FBI. Together, they have worked exhaustively to identify and apprehend the unknown killer of eleven women, who murdered and buried them over a roughly two-year period between 2003 and 2005.
Over the past ten years, detectives have thoroughly investigated numerous suspects (including two that are still suspected of involvement today), looked into thousands of tips, and have even tentatively tied other missing women to the same crime spree. Yet, despite their best intentions, police have been unable to close the case dubbed the "118th Street Homicides."
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Original music created by myself through Amper Music
Theme music created and composed by Ailsa Traves
Producers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Matthew Brock, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Evan White, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Katherine Vatalaro, Amy Hampton Miller, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Damion Moore, Scott Patzold, Marie Vanglund, Lori Rodriguez, Kathy Marie, Emily McMehen, Jessica Yount, Aimee McGregor, Lauren Harris, Danny Williams, Cody Ketterling, Brian Rollins, Sue Kirk, and Rory Plante
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West Mesa Bone Collector (Part Two: The War Zone) Sep 08, 2019

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Through 2009, police would continue to unearth a mass grave along the western edge of Albuquerque.
Following the discovery of eleven female bodies, investigators set out to identify the remains. The first four victims - Victoria Chavez, Michelle Valdez, Cinnamon Elks, and Julie Nieto - would be identified within the first month or so. They were all young women that had lived in the region and had gone missing between 2004 and 2005 (who had prior histories of sex work and drug use).
However, the remaining seven victims would be much harder to ID. It took several months for investigators to piece together the details of these women's tragic lives, but the exact circumstances of their disappearances/murders would be hard to grasp. Years later, police continue to have many questions about these women, and who had targeted them...
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Original music created by myself through Amper Music
Theme music created and composed by Ailsa Traves
Producers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Matthew Brock, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Evan White, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Scott Patzold, Kathy Marie, Marie Vanglund, Lori Rodriguez, Emily McMehen, Lauren Harris, Jessica Yount, Aimee McGregor, Danny Williams, Cody Ketterling, Brian Rollins, and Sue Kirk
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West Mesa Bone Collector (Part One: The Pit) Sep 01, 2019

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On February 2nd, 2009, a woman walking her dog would stumble upon the largest crime scene in Albuquerque history.
In the years prior, this once-desolate corner of ABQ had been ground zero for rapid expansion. Housing developments had been popping up left and right, but the 2008 recession caused a vast amount of land to remain undeveloped: in particular, a roughly 100-acre lot located just west of 118th Street.
While out on an evening stroll, a woman's dog would unearth a human bone. Before long, police had begun excavating what would be the largest crime scene in Albuquerque history. Within a month, they had identified four of the victims (all were sex workers that had gone missing years prior) but several more remained unidentified... as did their collective killer...
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Original music created by myself through Amper Music
Theme music created and composed by Ailsa Traves
Producers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Matthew Brock, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Evan White, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Scott Patzold, Kathy Marie, Marie Vanglund, Lori Rodriguez, Emily McMehen, Lauren Harris, Jessica Yount, Aimee McGregor, Danny Williams, Cody Ketterling, Brian Rollins, and Sue Kirk
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Larry Chism Aug 18, 2019

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In July of 1974, a young college student from Memphis State University was sentenced to 40 years in state prison for his involvement in an illegal narcotics ring.
Larry Chism was a bright, unassuming young man who was nearing his graduation from law school when he was arrested and thrown into prison... a sentence that many assumed would consume a large chunk of his life. However, Larry had other plans. This sentence was merely a setback for him.
Between September and December of 1978, Larry would cook up two separate escape attempts: one from state prison, and another from a county jail (as he await sentencing). In the 40+ years since, federal investigators have nearly caught up to Chism on multiple occasions, but he has managed to elude them at each turn. He has since become the longest-lasting fugitive on the US Marshals Most Wanted list...
Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan
Special thanks to Tim Fraley with the USMS, as well as his associates Victor, Adrian, and Rachael.
This episode would not have been possible without their hard work, and the rest of their partners in law enforcement.
Original music created by myself through Amper Music. Theme music created and composed by Ailsa Traves.
Producers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Matthew Brock, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Evan White, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Scott Patzold, Kathy Marie, Marie Vanglund, Lori Rodriguez, Emily McMehen, Jessica Yount, Brian Rollins, and Allie Ibarra
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Judy Weichert Aug 11, 2019

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On the morning of July 28th, 1984, Judy Weichert set off on a jog, unaware that it would be her last.
Judy, a 33-year-old Oklahoma native, had been married to her husband for less than a year. The two were happy together, and seemed to have built a nice life for themselves in OKC. However, on this random Saturday morning, it would all fall apart.
While out on her jog, Judy would be attacked by a vicious stranger. After being raped and stabbed numerous times, Judy was left for dead... yet she would cling to life long enough to tell a witness a few details about the man that had killed her. Police would link her case to another nearby, but more than 35 years later, Judy's case remains unsolved.
Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan
Special thanks to Rachael Smith and Mandi Newland Davis, who were kind enough to chat with me about Judy's still-unsolved case. They've both been super helpful and informative, and have both spent time moderating a Facebook page about Judy's story. If you want to stay up-to-date on any updates, make sure to find it by searching for "Her Last Run: The Judy Weichert Murder" on Facebook, or follow the link: https://www.facebook.com/herlastrun/
Producers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Matthew Brock, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Evan White, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Scott Patzold, Kathy Marie, Marie Vanglund, Lori Rodriguez, Emily McMehen, Jessica Yount, Brian Rollins, and Allie Ibarra
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Music Credits
While - "Dark"
Steve Weichert - "The Bride"
PicturesPlay - "Mysterious dark ambient"
LEXMusic - "Sad Lonely Piano"
A Noon - "Edge of the Abyss"
David Schombert - "Vertigo"
Windpearl - "Forgive Us"
Steve Weichert - "Peace"
Other original music created and composed by Ailsa Traves
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Preview: Resolved #5 Jul 31, 2019

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This is a brief preview for the fifth episode in my new series, Resolved, which is available now on Patreon. To learn more about this series - and how you can listen - consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod
This episode can be found at the following link:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28804159
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The Assassination of Philip Barton Key Jun 30, 2019

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A love triangle between a Congressman, his wife, and a U.S. Attorney turns violent when a mysterious letter is received.
Daniel Sickles was a young Congressman from New York, who had the favor of President James Buchanan himself. To outsiders, Sickles seemed well on his way to having a lengthy career in Washington. Since moving there, he had befriended many, but none were as close to him and his wife as U.S. Attorney Philip Barton Key.
Key, the son of American icon Francis Scott Key, was one of the most charming and handsome men in the region. But on the evening of February 24th, 1859, Sickles would receive a mysterious letter, alleging that Key - his trusted friend and political ally - was having an affair with his wife...
Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan
Special thanks to Chris DeRose, author of the book "Star Spangled Scandal," for agreeing to speak to me and for all of his assistance in making this episode happen. Please make sure to grab a copy of his book online or at your nearest bookstore. You can learn more by checking out his publisher's page at https://www.regnery.com/books/star-spangled-scandal-sex-murder-and-the-trial-that-changed-america/
Producers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Matthew Brock, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Evan White, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Timothy Stratton, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Sara Willemsen, Scott Patzold, Kathy Marie, Marie Vanglund, and Lori Rodriguez
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Music Credits
Rest You Sleeping Giant - "Leaving For Chicago"
Lee Rosevere - "Breathing"
Alan Spiljak - "Harmony"
Graham Bole - "Away An Wash Yer Hauns Ya Clatty Article"
noiseonport - "spectre"
Alan Spiljak - "Empty Days"
Mystery Mammal - "Leer"
Other music created & composed by Ailsa Traves
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Preview: Resolved #4 Jun 20, 2019

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This is a brief preview for the fourth episode in my new series, Resolved, which is available now on Patreon. To learn more about this series - and how you can listen - consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod
This episode can be found at the following link:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/preserve-your-of-27781823
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