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In Sight was a true crime podcast from May 2016-March 2019. This is a collection of the old episodes. For new true crime episodes, search for Crimelines True Crime in your favorite podcast app.
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The world can be a mysterious place. It can also be a boring place, so let’s focus on the mysterious. Rusty Hinges is a podcast that explores mysteries, hoaxes, natural phenomena, and weird history. Basically, anything that’s a bit… hinky.
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When a crime ends in a conviction, the victims or their families are often allowed to give a statement to the court about the impact of the crime on their lives. But when these life altering events go unsolved, do not end in a conviction, or aren’t crimes at all, the victims and their families do not have this opportunity. The stories on this podcast are their Impact Statements.
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Kayla Kelley thought she found the love of her life on a dating app. But red flags started popping up and right as she uncovered his secrets, she disappeared. Modern investigative methods seemingly solved the case, but her boyfriend had one final bizarre story about what really happened. This case is *solved* Support the show! Get the exclusive sho…
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Stephen Douglas was a passionate advocate and nurse working in mental health services. After he was killed by one of his clients, the Coroners Court of New South Wales took a hard look at the case to see if gaps in the system needed to be filled to prevent another tragedy. This case is *solved* Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Fi…
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John Chakalos and Linda Carman | The Last To See Them
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1:15:36In 2013, a young man was the last person to visit his grandfather before his grandfather was murdered in bed. In 2016, that same young man was the last person to see his mother alive. Though some say the evidence clearly points to his guilt, others say not so fast. If you have any information on the murder of John Chakalos, you can call (860) 688-5…
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When Bobby and Tricia Sexton decided to reconcile in early 1998, many thought it was the start of the family finding peace again. But according to the authorities, it was just a plot to set someone up to be murdered. This case is *solved* Thank you to Newspapers.com for supporting Crimelines once again. Use code CRIMELINES for an exclusive discount…
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Multiple eyewitnesses identified the murderer of Wanda Lopez and his alibi story didn’t quite check out. Twenty years later, a team from Columbia University reinvestigated the case and showed the terrifying truth: the state of Texas very likely executed an innocent man. This case is *disputed* Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Fil…
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Carey and Charles Smith | Accomplice? Testimony
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44:56When two men were killed in their home, there was no forensic evidence… just a lot of suspicion. But after a key witness made a deal with the state, the case went to trial to see if the jury would believe a single somewhat incentivized witness. This case is *solved* Thank you to Newspapers.com for supporting Crimelines once again. Use code CRIMELIN…
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In 2014, a social worker attempted to make contact with a doctor in a homeless shelter where a little girl named Relisha Rudd lived with her family. The doctor claimed to be treating Relisha for an unspecified neurological condition that caused her to miss a lot of school. But when the social worker arrived at the homeless shelter, he learned this …
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After the murder of a doctor in Michigan, her husband offered a reward for information leading to the perpetrators. And then he increased the reward. And then, against the advice of the police, he increased it again. Would it be enough for a tip to come in? This case is *solved* If you know anything about the murder of Verna Brown, you can call the…
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Julian and CJ Lewis | The Head of the Serpent?
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45:11In 2002, a home invasion left two people dead but the plot quickly unraveled. The only question–one that would last beyond the deaths of two of the co-conspirators–is who was the mastermind. This case is solved. (Episode correction: Matthew Shallenberger's name is mispronounced as Shallenberg twice in the episode. I am out of town and cannot re-rec…
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Listen Now: The Rise & Fall of Diddy: The Federal Trial
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10:05Episode 1: The United States vs. Sean Combs Opening statements rock the courtroom as federal prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a decades-long criminal enterprise built on violence, sex trafficking, and power. The defense hits back hard, painting it all as a toxic relationship, not a RICO case. Then Cassie Ventura takes the stand, and…
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Sylvia Browne | America's Favorite Psychic
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1:10:59Sylvia Browne made a name for herself in the true crime world on talk shows, giving psychic readings to the families of the missing and the murdered. But an evaluation of her success rate shows that she was probably just guessing and she wasn’t that good of a guesser. Skeptical Inquirer articles: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2020/03/psychic-defect…
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When a woman’s body was found in a field, the police found a potential piece of evidence in the grass. But they decided to hold that information back, leading some to wonder if that is what stalled the investigation. If you have any information, call the Burton Police Department at (810) 742-2542 or the Crimestoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL. This case is…
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When a confrontation between a husband and the man his wife was having an affair with erupted in violence, two families were left to grapple with what led to that moment and how to move forward. Read Ashlee’s book: Silence Breaks: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22873779-silence-breaks See me at the True Crime Podcast Festival! https://www.true…
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Becky Bliefnick was ready to have her divorce settled so she could move on. She and her estranged husband fought almost every issue but none more than whether his father should be around their children unsupervised. Were any of those conflicts enough to end in murder? Becky Bliefnick Memorial Fund: https://gofund.me/cf34b08e This case is solved. Th…
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Karina Holmer | The Boston Au Pair Murder
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45:29Karina Holmer knew within two months that being an au pair was not the job for her. She began to make plans to go home to Sweden, but she was killed after a night out with friends. With conflicting witness statements and no clear answers, the police are still waiting on the one tip that could bring this case together. Anyone with information is ask…
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Crystal Girard | The Conviction of Lynn DeJac (Patreon Archive)
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1:07:33On February 13, 1993, Lynn Dejac called 911 to tell the police that her boyfriend was in her home and refused to leave. He left before the police arrived and then so did Lynn, leaving her two children home alone overnight. What happened that night would take 13 years to untangle though the official answer remains in dispute. This case is unsolved. …
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In 1998, a young man committed a random attack in a Houston wig shop. A suspect was identified and while the victims and their families say they have the right person, he has maintained his innocence for over 25 years. This case is solved. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https…
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Pearl Pinson left for school one morning and, in full view of witnesses, was kidnapped as she walked. A shoot out with the prime suspect changed the course of this investigation, but the answer to “where is Pearl?” is something the right tip can bring in. If you know anything, please call the Solano County Sheriff's Office 707-421-7090 or NCMEC at …
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In June of 2009, a Nissan Sentra with four bodies in it was pulled from a canal near Kingston, Ontario. In part 1, we discussed the backstory of the family at the center of this case and now, in part 2, we’ll discuss the crime scene, the timeline, the changing stories, and the final resolution. This case is solved Support Right To Learn Afghanistan…
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When the bodies of four women and girls were pulled from a car in a canal, the community rallied around the grieving family who suffered an inexplicable accident. But the police, from the very start, believed they could explain what happened and it was no accident. This case is solved Thank you to this week's sponsor Spot & Tango! For a limited tim…
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Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend grip…
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Jay Orbin | A Twist of Circumstance
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1:05:31Jay Orbin left on a business trip and never came home. Or at least that’s what his wife initially told the police. But changing stories made it unclear what really happened in this case. This case is (mostly) solved Thank you to our sponsors! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code crimelines to get 50% off your first orde…
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Richard Armitage | Enemy Within (Beyond the Files)
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58:25This episode of Beyond the Files is about an episode of the Forensic Files that has been pulled off of streaming platforms. Let's find out why. This case is disputed Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions…
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Peggy Railey | Disputed Circumstances
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1:03:14When a progressive Methodist minister began receiving threatening letters in 1987, it was believed to have come from an outsider. But evidence led to it being someone in the church. After a brutal attack, the police began to question if this was a set up from the start. This case is disputed Thank you to today's sponsors! Follow SCAM FACTORY on the…
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Sydney Loofe | Avalanche of Evidence
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1:04:56Sydney Loofe went on a date and never came back. After two persons of interest were named in her disappearance, they posted a video to Facebook that would be only the first of multiple stories told. For resources: https://rainn.org/articles/tips-safer-online-dating-and-dating-app-use https://www.setmefreeproject.net/about This case is solved Thank …
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Donna Hall and Michael Margaret | Cold Case Spotlight
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32:32Donna Hall and Mike Margaret planned a weekend camping trip that they never came home from. They had last been seen at a friend’s house, but the police believe they stopped somewhere else before continuing to the place their bodies would eventually be found. That other place may be key to cracking this cold case. If you have any information, please…
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After an on again, off again relationship for 10 years, Heather Strong and Josh Fulgham decided to get married. Less than 2 months later, Heather was missing but with suspects pointing fingers in different directions, how would a jury decide what really happened? This case is solved Advocacy Con: https://www.advocacycon.com/ Thank you to today's sp…
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I covered the case of fugitive Sharon Kinne back in July of 2021. She was last seen in December 1969 when she escaped from prison. A suspect in 3 murders, she stayed on the run all these years. A tip from December 2023 unlocked some of the mysteries of where she went. Don't worry, I give a quick recap of the case before we get to the update so you …
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The Fall River “Cult” Murders Part 2 | Doreen Levesque, Barbara Raposa, and Karen Marsden
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42:25In 1979 and 1980, three women were murdered with links to the same scene–the streets of Fall River and/or a Satanic cult. Decades after three people went to prison for these crimes, we’re still asking: did the court system get it all wrong? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11717010/…
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The Fall River “Cult” Murders Part 1 | Doreen Levesque, Barbara Raposa, and Karen Marsden
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1:21:16In 1979 and 1980, three young women working in the sex trade in Fall River, Massachusetts were murdered. One person claimed to witness them all, tying two of the murders to a Satanic cult and leading to the convictions of two men. But what happens when she later recants? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https:/…
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The Lawrence Deaths | John Sandoval, Cecil Dawes, Harry Oliver, Nilsa Sanchez, Chris Bread
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1:04:21In an 18 month period, the city of Lawrence Kansas experienced a higher than usual number of death investigations. Some of them raised eyebrows as they were all connected to the same location: The Haskell Indian College. If you know anything: Lawrence Police: (785) 830-7430 Douglas County Sheriff: (785) 841-0007 Thank you to today's sponsor Mint Mo…
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Sarah Maria Cornell | The Sinners All Bow w/Kate Winkler Dawson (BONUS)
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46:48Fall River is known, even by non-true crime fans, for the infamous murders of Andrew and Abby Borden and the trial of Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. But 60 years before that, the town was rocked by another murder and that case is at the center of a new true crime books: The Sinners All Bow. This case is disputed. Check out The Sinners All Bow here: htt…
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Looking back and looking ahead | Happy New Year!
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19:42Just a rambling look at 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. I talk about why I didn't do the 12 Days of Christmas, why Crimelines has more ads now, will Beyond the Files ever be publicly available, travel plans in 2025, and re-doing old episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…
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Kanika Powell and Sean Green | Updated but Unsolved
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27:27For years after the unsolved murder of Kanika Powell, it looked like the police had no clues and no leads. But recently released information gives us a peek into an early tip that may crack open this case. If you know anything about the murders of Kanika Powell and Sean Green, please contact Crime Solvers at https://www.pgcrimesolvers.com/ This cas…
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Steven Earl Kraft, Jr | Missing in Michigan
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37:04Steven Earl Kraft was 12 years old when he went missing. If alive today, he would be 35. He was about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed around 100 lbs when he went missing. He was last seen in a white and brown-striped shirt, tan parachute pants, an aqua and purple Charlotte Hornets jacket and black Lugz boots. He had light brown hair, green eyes, a…
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True Crimelines Garage Bullsh** | Podcasters on Podcasters
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1:10:16Charlie, Josh Hallmark (True Crime Bullsh**), and the Captain (True Crime Garage) sit down to discuss the behind the scenes of podcasting: the good, the bad, and the in between. Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit language and frank discussions of mental health. Find Josh at https://www.bothand.fyi/ Find the Captain at https://www.truecrimeg…
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When Ashley Martinez went to the pool one summer, her family had no idea that would be the last time they would see her. In a case that took investigators across the country to find their person of interest, none of the leads have, so far, helped to find Ashley. If you have any information, you can contact the St. Joseph Police Department 816-238-T…
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When Eric Nelams was gunned down in 2003, the police knew it was a targeted attack. With two solid leads early on, it was hard to imagine his family would still be waiting for answers over 20 years later. But someone out there knows something and one more tip could be all they need to find justice. If you know anything, call Crimestoppers at 334-21…
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Murder, She Wine and Crimelines (Podcasters on Podcasters)
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1:00:59Today Charlie is joined by fellow true-crime podcasters Lucy from Wine and Crime and Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told! Their conversation covers case updates, festival recaps, the perks and pitfalls of podcasting, entomology, eye drop poisoning, and a whole lot more. Tune in for a special crossover episode we’re calling Murder, She Wine & Crime…
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Oakley Carlson spent most of her first three years being raised by a loving and stable family when ordered, rather suddenly, to be returned to her birth parents. In spite of ongoing, documented concerns, she was left in the home and it has been nearly 4 years since the last confirmed sighting of little Oakley Carlson. This case is *unsolved* IMPORT…
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Abigail Bieber | the impact of Officer Involved Domestic Violence
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43:05In January of 2022, Deputy Abigail Bieber of the Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff’s Office went away for a long weekend with her boyfriend, Detective Daniel Leyden who worked for the same agency. What happened would put a spotlight on the issues of officer-involved domestic violence and, for Abby’s family, lead to a mission to stop this from happen…
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Two women disappear from the streets of Honolulu within a month of each other and are later found dead. Are the cases related and will they ever be solved? If you know anything about the murders of Michelle Bensinger and/or Jubilee Lum, you can call CrimeStoppers at 808 955-8300. https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=606&CX=23539F This case is *un…
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Tiffany Jackson-Pugh and DJ Nando | Connections and Sepculation
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52:50In 2014, a popular Atlanta DJ was gunned down in his driveway. When the wife of another DJ was killed months later, some wondered if people were targeting those working in the clubs. Though the police said that’s not what happened here, many people still think the cases are related. This case is *partially solved* If you know anything about the mur…
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Nick Brady and Haile Kifer | The (Self?) Defense of Byron David Smith
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1:18:31Two teens broke into a home and what happened next would ignite a nationwide debate on a homeowners right to stand their ground. Videos and recordings: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/bradykifer Thank you to today’s sponsor Skylight Frame! Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/CRIMELINES Come to Chile and Arg…
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When Roy Murry came back from combat, he battled PTSD. He struggled to treat his physical and emotional trauma, and later his defense attorney would say this was used against him to railroad him for a crime he didn’t commit. But the authorities are sure they got the right guy. For timeline and photos: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimeli…
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Dorothy Miller | A Collaboration with Coffee & Cases
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1:24:08Burlington, Iowa in 1969 was a place where children played across the city’s 200 acres of manicured parks and residents sat on their front porches and chatted with neighbors. It was a town where the now seemingly lost art of leisure was still thriving. Sadly, that peace would be short-lived, as the town was about to be rocked by a crime that would …
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Jo Ellen Weigel | The Erasing of Michael Cline
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36:45Michael Kline is an American fugitive who has been on the run for 54 years. Strangely, his attorney was also the attorney of another of America’s longest lasting fugitives, Sharon Kinne. Is there a connection? And more importantly, will either be found? If you know anything, you can call the Cass County Sheriff’s department at (816) 380-5200 or the…
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When teenagers do something very bad, it’s normal to look for where the blame should be placed. Was it the parents or the bullies at school or a bad influences? In one case out of Ohio, the blame was placed on violent influences from… video games. This case is *solved* For timelines and photos: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-epi…
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Steve Craven | For Love and/or Money
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1:01:34After a man was murdered in his home, the co-conspirators started pointing fingers at each other. It would come down to he said/she said in front of a jury and they frankly didn’t know who to believe until a tie breaking voice came forward. This case is *solved* For timelines and photos: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes C…
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