Best Leah Collier Podcasts (2025)

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The Battle for Our Children's Souls: A Message to My Listeners 26:13

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7d ago26:13

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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and the stabbing of Iryna Zaretska. In light of recent events, I'm coming to you not with a case but a message from the heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tiny Ranch Productions | QCODE

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217. “Marked with an X” - The Case of Sophie Reeder - Fort Lauderdale, Florida 37:57

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An “X” on the calendar, a burning pink candle, and $300 in cash. On May 19th, 2017, 15-year-old Sophie Reeder left her home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was never seen again. Initially Fort Lauderdale Police thought Sophie was just another teenage runaway. But cell phone records tracked Sophie to the home of 37-year-old Leonard “Jay” Jennings. …

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216. "Heavy Metal" - The Case of the Brom Family - Rochester, Minnesota - [Part 2 of 2] 36:07

1M ago36:07

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Two pleas, two verdicts, and a work release program. On February 18th, 1988, a welfare check led to the discovery of four bodies inside the Brom Home in Rochester, Minnesota. Bernard and Paulette Brom along with two of their four children, 13-year-old Diane and 11-year-old Ricky, had been murdered with an axe. Their 16-year-old son, David Brom, was…

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215. "Heavy Metal" - The Case of the Brom Family - Rochester, Minnesota [Part 1 of 2] 33:53

1M ago33:53

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A welfare check, a notebook, and black hair dye. On February 18th, 1988, a welfare check led to the discovery of four bodies inside the Brom Home in Rochester, Minnesota. Bernard and Paulette Brom along with two of their four children, 13-year-old Diane and 11-year-old Ricky, had been murdered with an axe. One of their surviving sons, 16-year-old D…

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214. "Extended Visit" - The Case of Julissia Batties - Bronx, New York 43:34

2M ago43:34

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A documented history of abuse, dropped charges, and courtroom outbursts. In the spring of 2020, seven-year-old Julissia Batties went for a court ordered weekend visit with her biological mother, 36-year-old, Navasia Jones. She was supposed to return home to her paternal grandmother. But child services enacted a different plan. Julissia was found mo…

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213. "A Justified Homicide" - The Case of Aaron Spencer - Lonoke County, Arkansas - [UPDATE] 44:28

2M ago44:28

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A barking dog, a father, and a pursuit. In the early morning hours of October 8th, 2024 the Spencer family awoke to find their teenage daughter missing. The girls father, 36-year-old, Aaron Spencer set out to find his daughter. In a matter of minutes he located the girl in a vehicle with 67-year-old Michael Fosler. Before deputies made their way to…

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Melonie Biddersingh - with A Million Other Choices 53:10

2M ago53:10

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On Labour Day 1994, the emaciated and burned body of a teen girl was found - it would take almost 20 years to identify her. What she endured will haunt you. Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/big-ironLicense code: FSLHQGSEBZV8JWBU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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212. “90 Percent Lie” - The Case of Mandey Noe - Weakley County, Tennessee [UPDATED] 53:02

3M ago53:02

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A missing person's report, a strange story, and a rented tractor. On February 2nd of 2022, 36-year-old Jessica Thompson walked into the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office to report her 38-year-old niece, Mandey Noe, missing. From the very beginning, Jessica’s story seemed suspicious. When deputies realized they already had her husband, 45-year-old, Ch…

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You Should Be Here - Or No - Natalie Ryan-Fraser - Denver, Colorado 30:58

3M ago30:58

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I'm still on break but here's a very special episode of Season Two of You Should Be Here: Or No, a podcaster's give back collaboration, hosted by me, Leah Dee! Natalie Ryan-Fraser was 55 years old when she was murdered at the hands of man who claimed to love her. This is a Podcaster’s Give Back collaboration. All podcasters have donated their time …

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UNSOLVED: Emily Pike - MMIW - with Crime with Holly 47:18

3M ago47:18

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In January 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike snuck out of her group home in Mesa, Arizona. She was never seen alive again. Nearly three weeks later her dismembered body would be found 100 miles away near Globe, Arizona. What happened to Emily Pike and who could do this to such a sweet young girl? Listen to her story now! If you or anyone you know has in…

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211. “Our Girl” - The Case of Wilma June Nissen - Lyon County, Iowa 47:04

3M ago47:04

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A single fingerprint, a daughter’s search, and “Sugar”. In October of 1978 a telephone crew working in Rock Rapids, Iowa discovered the body of an unidentified young woman. Twenty-seven years after her murder, a single fingerprint led to her identification. She was 23-year-old Wilma June Nissen. Just before her death, Wilma had abruptly moved to At…

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210. "A Perfect Storm" - The Case of Lisa Au - Oahu, Hawaii [Part 2 of 2] 35:08

4M ago35:08

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Two failed polygraphs, recovered evidence, and a four-decade long investigation. As the investigation into the murder of 19-year-old Lisa Au continued, the “second suspect” garners suspicion. Evidence is recovered that challenges the initial theory that Lisa was murdered by a police officer… or someone posing as one. Was that recovered evidence an …

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209. "A Perfect Storm" - The Case of Lisa Au - Oahu, Hawaii [Part 1 of 2] 35:34

4M ago35:34

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Blue lights, torrential rains, and a dry purse. On January 20th, 1982, 19-year-old Lisa Au finished her shift at the salon and met her boyfriend for dinner. After dinner, the couple went their separate ways, but Lisa never made it back home that night. Ten days later her body was found discarded in a roadside ravine. The entire island was struck wi…

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208. "The Associate" - The Disappearance of Nihar Mehta - Orange, California 27:45

4M ago27:45

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A business associate, an abandoned car, and a warehouse. On June 3rd of 2022, 22-year-old Nihar Mehta vanished from Orange, California. He was last seen at a warehouse he was leasing with his business associate, Manuel "Manny" Chavez Zamudio. When investigators spoke to Zamudio, his story left them with more questions than answers. Where is Nihar M…

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206. “The Postcard” - The Case of Maryann Bagenstose - Lancaster, Pennsylvania 51:25

5M ago51:25

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A postcard, handwriting analysis, and a hole in the garage floor. In June of 1984 25-year-old Maryann Bagenstose vanished from her home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. For nearly four decades her case remained unsolved. Her estranged husband, Jere Bagenstose remained the chief suspect in her disappearance. Forty-years after her disappearance, no…

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205. "I'll Go Back to Prison" - The Case of Mary Schaivone - Naples, Florida 32:56

5M ago32:56

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A phone call, a housekeeper, and a crackpipe. On May 17th, 2023, 34-year-old Anthony Corrado called his grandparent's housekeeper and told her he needed help cleaning up a mess at the home. When the housekeeper arrived, she stumbled into a horrific scene. 82-year-old, Mary Schaivone had been brutally murdered. As the housekeeper went for help, 74-y…

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204. “Haunted House” - The Case of Rhonda “Chantay” Blankinship - Brownwood, Texas 44:34

5M ago44:34

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An evening walk, a phenotype report, and a public confession. On May 13th, 2016, 25-year-old Chantay Blankinship, went for a walk around her North Lake neighborhood as she did all the time. But this time Chantay didn’t make it back home. Two days later, she was found murdered at an abandoned farmhouse. Despite the fact that the killer had left behi…

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MISSING MONDAYS: Jodi Huisentruit with Crime with Holly 51:23

5M ago51:23

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I'm off for Holy Week! But our friend, Holly, with Crime with Holly is here! On June 27, 1995, TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished without a trace from the parking lot of her Mason City, Iowa, apartment complex. Signs of a struggle were left behind, but no definitive answers have surfaced in nearly three decades. Who took Jodi, and why? In thi…

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203. “Lost in the Woods” - The Case of Sarah Cherry - Bowdoin, Maine [Part 3 - FINAL] 50:47

6M ago50:47

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A trip to the bathroom, speed, and DNA evidence. Dennis Dechaine takes the stand in his own defense. This time he has a whole new story as to what he was doing in the woods when Sarah Cherry was abducted and murdered. Dechaine is ultimately convicted but as he sits in prison, is there new DNA evidence that will lead to his exoneration? Sponsors: Ga…

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202. "Lost in the Woods" - The Case of Sarah Cherry - Bowdoin, Maine [Part 2] 50:19

6M ago50:19

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Confessions, denials, and a trial. After 12-year-old, Sarah Cherry was found murdered, Dennis Dechaine was taken into custody. The statements he made to police after those cuffs were slapped on were concerning to say the least. By the time the case made it to trial, the evidence was stacked against Dechaine. But his defense team had a trick card up…

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[VIGIL] - Mary's Voice - The Case of Mary Collins - Charlotte, North Carolina 2:09:59

6M ago2:09:59

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March 28th, 2025, marks five years since Mary Collins was brutally murdered at the hands of people she trusted. In those five years, only one of the four, Kelly Lavery, has been convicted. Lavi Pham, James Salerno, and America Diehl are still awaiting trial. Salerno and Diehl are currently free on bond. Every year from March 28th - April 5th Mary's…

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201. “Lost in the Woods” - The Case of Sarah Cherry - Bowdoin, Maine [Part 1 ] 40:57

6M ago40:57

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An auto repair receipt, a red Toyota, and a dog named Major. On July 6th of 1988, 12-year-old Sarah Cherry had landed her first babysitting job for a family in Bowdoin, Maine. Sarah was excited as she headed over to the Henkel home to watch their 10-month-old daughter. But when Mrs. Henkel returned home from work that day, she found her baby sound …

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200. "Video Evidence" - The Case of Sonja Moen - West Fargo, North Dakota 47:21

7M ago47:21

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A call home, bruised knuckles, and two small witnesses. On the morning of August 10th, 2023, 32-year-old Spencer Moen called to report that his 30-year-old wife, Sonja Moen, was unresponsive and not breathing. When officers arrived on scene, Spencer suggested that his wife had fallen up the stairs and in the bathtub. But Sonja's injuries were exten…

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199. "The Seneca Jane Doe" - The Case of JoAnn "Vickie" Smith - Grundy County, Illinois 32:11

7M ago32:11

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A farmer, a geneticist, and a coroner. On October 2nd, 1976, a farmer and his 12-year-old granddaughter made a grisly discovery. They found the body of a woman in a ditch off Highway 6 in Grundy County. For over 47 years, the victim remained unidentified and known only as the Seneca County Jane Doe. The summer of 2024, the Seneca County Jane Doe wa…

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198. “The Neighbors” - The Case of Jessica Mast - Benton County, Missouri 52:30

7M ago52:30

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Surveillance cameras, a freezing pond, and three plea deals. On December 20th of 2020, the Benton County Sheriff’s Department was called to a home in Cole Camp. James Mast claimed his four-year-old daughter, Jessica Mast was deceased, and he and his entire family had been beaten by their neighbors, Jessica Aumen and Ethan Mast. Initially it was bel…

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197. "One Chapter Closes" - The Case of The Allenstown Four - Allenstown, New Hampshire 31:53

7M ago31:53

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A podcast, a librarian, and a genetic genealogist. After police identified Terry Peder Rasmussen as the man who had killed at least six people across the United States, they were still working to identify the four victims found outside of Bear Brook Park. Thirty years after the first two blue barrels were found, the case was cracked twice independe…

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196. "A Killer is Identified" - The Case of The Allenstown Four - Allenstown, New Hampshire 32:04

7M ago32:04

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A serial killer, a trail of destruction and a name police had never heard. In 1985 in Allenstown, New Hampshire, a blue barrel with the remains of a woman and a young child were discovered in the woods near Bear Brook State Park. Fifteen years later, a cold case detective made another grisly discovery, another blue barrel and two more victims, both…

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195. "From New Hampshire to California " - The Case of Eunsoon Jun - Richmond, California 34:18

8M ago34:18

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A surprise plea, two blue barrels, and cat litter. In 2002, 45-year-old, Eunsoon Jun, stopped taking her friend's phone calls. Her boyfriend, Larry Vanner, gave all kinds of excuses, none of them good ones. After two months, her friend, Renee, reported Eunsoon missing. Eusoon was found deceased in her home. As police were questioning her boyfriend,…

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194. “A Tale of Two Denises’” - The Cases of Denise Daneault & Denise Beaudin - Manchester, New Hampshire 31:53

8M ago31:53

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A social club, two more disappearances, and an abandoned five-year-old. Six weeks after Laureen Rahn vanished from her apartment in Manchester, on June 8th of 1980, 25-year-old Denise Daneault disappeared after spending a night out at a social club. For years investigators didn’t take her disappearance seriously. What they didn’t know was that anot…

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193. "Voices in the Hall" - The Case of Laureen Rahn - Manchester, New Hampshire 33:53

8M ago33:53

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A pay phone, three calls, and unscrewed lightbulbs. On April 26th, 1980, 14-year-old Laureen Rahn vanished from her apartment n Manchester, New Hampshire. A neighbor reported hearing voices in the hallway of the apartment building...followed by silence and Laureen Rahn seemingly vanished into thin air. Not long after her disappearance, her mother, …

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192. "42 Purple Stones" - The Case of Riley Whitelaw - Colorado Springs, Colorado 44:54

8M ago44:54

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A man in a dumpster, a bottle of bleach, and a couple social security numbers. During the summer of 2022, 17-year-old, Riley Whitelaw clocked in for a shift at Walgreens in Colorado Springs. Riley took a 15-minute break but never returned. Hours later, her co-worker, 28-year-old, Joshua Johnson claimed he and Riley had been attacked by a masked man…

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191. "The Upstairs Neighbor" - The Case of Bryan Hall - Angola, Indiana 35:12

9M ago35:12

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Two 911 calls, a salon, and witches. In the fall of 2023, 30-year-old Yoshua Monday moved into an apartment with friends in Angola, Indiana. Less than a month after he moved in, 56-year-old Bryan Hall was shot dead inside his apartment. Investigators were able to piece the puzzle together quickly, but what was the motive? If you or someone you know…

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190. "The Deputy & The Missing Men" - The Case of Felipe Santos & Terrance Williams - Collier County, Florida | [Part 2 - FINAL] 49:47

10M ago49:47

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Keys on the ground, a jacket, and a recording device. After Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams vanished in Naples, Florida, investigators turned their attention to the last person both men were known to have contact with and that was Collier County Deputy Steve Calkins. When Calkins sat down to talk, his stories about his interactions with the mis…

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MURDERED: Jared Bridegan with Crime with Holly 50:14

10M ago50:14

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Happy Thanksgiving, y'all. Enjoy this special episode of Crime with Holly! A 33-year-old father of four was gunned down in Florida, with his 2-year-old daughter in the back seat of the car. Jared was a loving husband and father. He was a well respected member of his church and a Microsoft executive. Who could want him dead? Listen to his story now!…

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189. “The Deputy & The Missing Men” - The Case of Felipe Santos & Terrance Williams - Collier County, Florida | [Part 1] 39:53

10M ago39:53

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A white Cadillac, Circle K, and two internal investigations. In the fall of 2003, 23-year-old, Felipe Santos disappeared after a minor traffic accident in Naples, Florida. Three months later, 27-year-old Terrance Williams also vanished, leaving behind the white Cadillac he had just bought. There was only one connection between the two men, they had…

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COLD CASE SOLVED: The Boy Under the Billboard with Military Murder 36:00

10M ago36:00

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This week Margot with Military Murder Podcast is here filling in! On May 13, 1998, an unsettling discovery was made beneath a billboard in Mebane, NC - the lifeless body of a young boy. This tragic finding raised haunting questions: Who was this child? Had he been murdered elsewhere before being dumped in this desolate spot, perhaps weeks earlier? …

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188. “Untested Evidence” - The Case of Danielle “Danni” Houchins - Gallatin County, Montana 47:48

11M ago47:48

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Nearly three decades, an unlikely suspect, and a new sheriff in town. On September 21st 1996, 15-year-old, Danielle Houchins made the short trip from her home to Cameron Bridge in Belgrade, Montana. She was only supposed to be gone a few hours. When Danni didn’t return, a search was launched and hours later her body was found in a marsh. For decade…

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187. “A Justified Homicide” - The Case of Aaron Spencer - Lonoke County, Arkansas 32:32

11M ago32:32

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A barking dog, a father, and a pursuit. In the early morning hours of October 8th, 2024 the Spencer family awoke to find their teenage daughter missing. The girls father, 36-year-old, Aaron Spencer set out to find his daughter. In a matter of minutes he located the girl in a vehicle with 67-year-old Michael Fosler. Before deputies made their way to…

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186. “The House on Old Orchard Avenue” - The Case of “TJ” and Jaynie Crosdale - Kansas City, Missouri 49:03

11M ago49:03

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100,000 photographs, a survivor, and a monster hiding in plain sight. In September of 2022 neighbors in the 300 block of Old Orchard Avenue in Excelsior Springs awoke to a nightmare. A young woman was beating on their doors begging for help, telling neighbors that her friends didn’t make it and “he” was coming to kill her. As law enforcement began …

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Alison Parrott with A Million Other Choices 26:33

11M ago26:33

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Hurricane Milton came and threw us all for a loop. Thankfully, Kim from A Million Other Choices podcast is here filling in with the case of Alison Parrott. Eleven year old Alison Parrott left her upscale Rosedale home on July 25, 1986 to get her picture taken with her winning track and field team. She never returned home and her body was found 2 da…

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Listener Q and A 47:52

12M ago47:52

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You asked and I answered in our very first Q and A session! Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/LeastofThese Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram: www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad …

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4 of Hearts: Anthony Lamar Peterson, Florida Deck with Dealing Justice 1:10:57

12M ago1:10:57

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Due to some unexpected circumstances, I was unable to get an episode out this week. However, our friends, Lori and Jen at Dealing Justice have just dropped a new season and they were gracious enough to share their first episode from Season 3 with us! Fourteen-year-old Anthony Lamar Peterson went missing during the summer of 2005 while visiting fami…

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185. “Russian Entities” - The Case of Madalina Cojocari - Cornelius, North Carolina | [Part 3 - FINAL] 59:21

12M ago59:21

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A missing wallet, secret recordings, and a trundle bed. As the trial for Christopher Palmiter continued, he testified about the days leading up to 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari’s disappearance. His explanations for why he failed to report his stepdaughter missing left more questions than answers. And more alarm bells were raised when Diana Cojocari…

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184. “Russian Entities” - The Case of Madalina Cojocari - Cornelius, North Carolina | [Part 2] 42:13

1y ago42:13

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Michael Jackson, Vladimir Putin, and a silver investment. As the search for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari continued, her mother, Diana Cojocari, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter faced charges for failing to report the little girl missing. At trial, Palmiter took the stand in his own defense. And his testimony revealed that things behind the clo…

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183. “Russian Entities” - The Case of Madalina Cojocari - Cornelius, North Carolina - [Part 1] 41:11

1y ago41:11

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A truancy packet, a trip to Michigan, and a burning couch. On November 21st, 2022, 11-year-old, Madalina Cojocari got off the bus after school and headed to her home at 18413 Victoria Bay Drive in Cornelius, North Carolina. The bus stop was only half a block from her home. But Madalina Cojocari has never been seen again. Why did it take twenty-thre…

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182. “A Blended Family” - The Case of Sara Dixon - Burlington, North Carolina 47:27

1y ago47:27

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Vacuum marks, a brightly colored blanket, and Christmas tinsel. In November of 2007, 68-year-old, Sara Dixon was found shot to death inside her home in Burlington, North Carolina. From the moment investigators arrived at the home on McCray Road it appeared that the scene had been staged to look like a robbery gone wrong. While it appeared nothing o…

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181. “The Neighborhood Terrorist” - The Case of Jose Rey - Miami, Florida 44:40

1y ago44:40

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A mint julep, a distinctive knife, and a real life “potty ranger”. Father’s Day weekend of 2015, 52-year-old Jose “Pepe” Rey and his wife, Lisette. were out walking their dog in their neighborhood in Kendall, which is a suburb of Miami, Florida. The couple made plans to have drinks at their neighbor’s house. Jose walked back home to secure the fami…

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180. “Twenty Years of Lies” - The Case of Jennifer & Adrianna Wix - Cross Plains, Tennessee 1:16:05

1y ago1:16:05

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A four-door Mustang, an engagement, and an all new podcast, Missing in Hush Town. In March of 2004, 21-year-old Jennifer Wix and her two-year-old daughter Adrianna vanished from Cross Plains, Tennessee. The last person known to have seen the two alive was Jennifer’s boyfriend, 22-year-old Joey Benton. Joey claimed he had last seen the mother and da…

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179. "Incomprehensible Evil" - The Case of Channon Christian & Christopher Newsom - Knoxville, TN [Part 6 - FINAL] | Eric Boyd 41:32

1y ago41:32

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Another ruling, two new trials, and brand new charges. After the ruling by Judge Blackwood, the prosecution fought to save the verdicts. When the dust settled there would be two retrials. Twelve years after the murders, the man the Newsom family believed had murdered their son would finally be charged with murder. Least of These on Facebook: https:…

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178. "Incomprehensible Evil" - The Case of Channon Christian & Christopher Newsom - Knoxville, TN [Part 5] | Judge Richard Baumgartner 56:51

1y ago56:51

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Two trials, an impaired judge, and a ruling that shocked everyone. George Thomas and Vanessa Coleman were both tried for their roles in the murders. As Judge Richard Baumgartner struggled to read the verdict, many questioned whether the judge was impaired. Baumgartner blamed his medical issues, however and investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of I…