Best Len Epp Podcasts (2025)

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Jonathan B. Crossland, Author of The Software Developer's Handbook: Volume 1 46:32

2h ago46:32

46:32

In this Leanpub Podcast episode, Len Epp interviews Jonathan B. Crossland, author of The Software Developer’s Handbook: Volume 1. Jonathan shares his unconventional path from performing arts into software development, and the inspiration behind his values-based engineering framework, Ammerse.They dive into how personal values, like creativity and a…

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Alex Telford, Author of Practical Python for Production Under Pressure 40:50

5d ago40:50

40:50

In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews Alex Telford, Senior Pipeline and Software Engineer and author of Practical Python for Production Under Pressure. Alex shares insights from his career in VFX and animation, where developers must build and fix tools quickly while productions are running full tilt. They discuss the origins of…

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East of Baton Rouge: The Disappearance of Marcus Oubre 42:43

6d ago42:43

42:43

In August of 2023, Louisiana native Marcus Oubre left his home in Baton Rouge on a late evening Wal-Mart run. Then, instead of returning home, he headed southeast. Hours later, his wrecked car was discovered near St. John Parish, and Marcus had vanished. Today, his beloved fifteen-year-daughter, Sa’Niyah and her family are still searching for answe…

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Ivan Krnic, Author of BizTech Evolution: From Transactional Services to Strategic Alliances 52:05

13d ago52:05

52:05

In this Leanpub Podcast episode, Len Epp interviews Ivan Krnić, author of BizTech Evolution: From Transactional Services to Strategic Alliances and Director of Engineering at CROZ. Ivan shares his insights on the changing relationship between business and technology teams, advocating for a shift from traditional siloed interactions to strategic par…

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2016: The Disappearance of Wanda Faye Walker 46:44

13d ago46:44

46:44

In Nashville, Tennessee, there’s a family—the Walkers—who have faced the terror of a loved one’s disappearance not once, but twice—in 1999, and then in 2016. This episode, we cover the case of Wanda Faye Walker, who vanished 17 years after her daughter, Laresha “Deana” Walker, was reported missing. This season covers missing persons and unsolved ho…

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1999: The Disappearance of Laresha “Deana” Walker 39:16

20d ago39:16

39:16

In Nashville, Tennessee, there’s a family—the Walkers—who have faced the terror of a loved one’s disappearance not once, but twice. In 1999, 23-year-old Laresha “Deana” Walker vanished after dropping off her two-year-old son. Nearly two decades later, her mother Wanda Faye Walker went missing, too. This season covers missing persons and unsolved ho…

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Isaak Tsalicoglou, Author of Phoenix Product Codex 51:55

25d ago51:55

51:55

In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp, co-founder of Leanpub, interviews Isaak Tsalicoglou, author of Phoenix Product Codex. Isaak shares the story behind his book, which grew out of real-world problems faced in his family’s business. He explains how he built a REST API for managing product data using Elixir and the Phoenix web framework,…

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Listen Now: Death County, PA 5:49

1M ago5:49

5:49

Lamont Jones leaves Dauphin County Prison for the last time, a free man ready to move on with his life. But when his young cousin dies in that same jail, he learns that this is not the only mysterious death that has plagued Dauphin County Prison. The search for the truth will put him at odds with a reality TV show coroner who claims to speak for th…

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Macon County: The Murder of Susie Walker Quinn 44:35

1M ago44:35

44:35

In this re-release, we’re sharing an episode from our 2023 Unsolved South series at the request of family members who hope to attract more media attention to their loved one’s case. This episode focuses on the 1986 cold case homicide of Susie Walker Quinn, a beloved wife and mother, and community member from Macon County, GA. Susie’s family had dee…

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Identified: Doe Cases Resolved 1:01:53

2M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

In our midseason episode, we discuss recent solves in John and Jane Doe cases we’ve covered on the podcast, interview Detective Matthew Filter of Metro Nashville Police Department, and bring you important updates in some of the cases you contact us about the most, like Vandy Jane Doe and Julie Doe--who has no been identified. Be sure to listen to g…

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Introducing Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

Introducing a new podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy." In this six-part series, ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire takes listeners inside the rise and fall of Diddy, tracing how whispers of abuse came to light and led to his downfall. This is episode one, "Party's Over." Diddy was a legendary party host. His s…

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Nicolas Brown, Author of Real World Agility 1:02:20

2M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

In this Leanpub Podcast episode, Len Epp interviews Nicolas Brown, author of Real World Agility: Backed by evidence, built for results.Nicolas shares his unique path from the Royal Mail to working in e-commerce, financial services, and eventually as a sought-after agility and product consultant. He explains his evidence-based approach to agile coac…

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Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat 6:05

2M ago6:05

6:05

Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to brin…

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Isaak Tsalicoglou, Author of Northwind Elixir Traders 54:15

2M ago54:15

54:15

In this Leanpub podcast episode, co-founder Len Epp interviews Isaak Tsalicoglou, author of Northwind Elixir Traders: Learn Elixir and database modeling with Ecto and SQLite, all in one project. They discuss Isaak’s professional background in digital transformation, how a conversation with a friend sparked his obsession with functional programming,…

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Presenting: KILLER MINDS 10:21

2M ago10:21

10:21

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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The Murder of Matthew Rattlesnake Grant Part 2: A Wound That Never Heals 38:59

3M ago38:59

38:59

Part two of our coverage of the disappearance and death of Matthew Rattlesnake Grant, whose family has been seeking justice since 2016. Matthew disappeared and was murdered on the Blackfeet Nation Reservation in December of 2016. His family in the United States and Canada now push for media coverage of missing and murdered Natives as part of the MM…

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Update: The Murder of Matthew Rattlesnake Grant—MMIP 42:53

3M ago42:53

42:53

This week, we are re-releasing our two-part coverage of the murder of Matthew Rattlesnake Grant, along with updates from his aunt, Rhonda Grant-Connelly, who helped to found Blackfeet Nation MMIP. Matthew Rattlesnake Grant disappeared and was murdered on the Blackfeet Nation Reservation in December of 2016. His family in the United States and Canad…

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Don’t Forget: The Death of Vandree OldPerson 42:03

3M ago42:03

42:03

In March of 2023, 20-year-old Vandree OldPerson, granddaughter of a former Blackfeet Nation police chief, left her mother’s home for the last time. Days later, she was found dead in a rural area of the reservation; her official cause of death was eventually determined to be hypothermia. But her family still has questions, and rumors have continued …

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‘Our Songbird’: The Disappearance of Kaylee Mae Nelson-Jerry 44:36

3M ago44:36

44:36

Kaylee Mae Nelson-Jerry grew up loving gymnastics, journaling, church, and singing; she was very close with her family, who were deeply enmeshed in the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s community and leadership in the Auburn, Washington area, where Kaylee lived. But after a catastrophic car accident, Kaylee’s life irrevocably changed; she wasn’t truly rec…

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Highway 64: The Unsolved Homicides of Candrick Begay and Anthony McCants 50:25

3M ago50:25

50:25

On April 5th, 2023, Candrick Begay and Anthony McCants—husbands and fathers who were employed at the Highway 64 Salvage Yard in Farmington, New Mexico—were murdered while at work. Celeste, Candrick’s wife, was six months pregnant at the time her husband took the temporary job; it was the slow season in his professional field of iron work, and he wa…

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21 Years: The Disappearance of Tiffany Reid 39:59

3M ago39:59

39:59

We continue our coverage of the disappearance of Tiffany Reid, who will have been missing for 21 years this May. On the morning of May 17th, 2004, Tiffany Reid left her Shiprock, New Mexico home to make the short walk to Northwest High School. According to school officials, she never made it there—and her family’s search for answers has been compli…

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Shiprock: The Disappearance of Tiffany Reid 41:47

4M ago41:47

41:47

On the morning of May 17th, 2004, Tiffany Reid left her Shiprock, New Mexico home to make the short walk to Northwest High School. According to school officials, she never made it there—and her family’s search for answers has been complicated by issues with reporting, evidence, and even a national database. Season 21 focuses on family advocates and…

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The Disappearance Of Derrick “Tank” Evans, Jr. — Valdosta, GA 42:39

4M ago42:39

42:39

In November of 2020, Derrick “Tank” Evans, Jr. disappeared, in the middle of the day, from his Valdosta, GA apartment—in the middle of what his family describes as vital treatment for cancer. We are resharing this October 2023 episode to highlight Derrick’s disappearance and his mother, Tamara’s difficulty in attracting attention and support —and s…

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Under the Lens: Celisia Stanton on Truer Crime 40:34

5M ago40:34

40:34

Ever wondered if you weren’t getting the whole story about some of the most complex historical and contemporary true-crime cases in the U.S.? So did Celisia Stanton. So she decided to find more. Check out Truer Crime: https://truercrimepodcast.com/ Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9…

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Special Guest Dan Holloway, Looking Back on the Book Industry in 2024 1:10:55

5M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

In this episode of the Leanpub podcast, host Len Epp speaks with Dan Holloway, host of the Self-Publishing News podcast, for a comprehensive review of the book industry in 2024. They delve into critical developments, including the expanding role of AI in publishing and its impact on authorship, content creation, and reader engagement.Holloway also …

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Joe Justice, Author of Scrum Master 57:16

5M ago57:16

57:16

Joe Justice - In this episode of the Leanpub podcast, Len Epp interviews Joe Justice, author of Scrum Master: The Agile Training Seminar for Business Performance, former Tesla employee, and creator of #JoeDX—a methodology based on the business practices, culture, and operating model of Elon Musk’s companies. Joe shares his inspiring journey from gr…

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Chris Pinnock, Author of Learning Russian Verbs 34:20

6M ago34:20

34:20

In this episode of the Leanpub podcast, Len Epp interviews Chris Pinnock, an IT professional with 25 years of experience in IT, telecommunications, and blockchain, and the author of the Leanpub book Learning Russian Verbs. Chris shares his fascinating career journey, his experience learning Russian, and the unique technical approach he took to crea…

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Great Falls: The Murder of Jamie Ray TakesGun 39:43

6M ago39:43

39:43

In October of 2022, 47-year-old husband and father Jamie Ray TakesGun was found beaten to death in an apartment in Great Falls, Montana. He’d been at a party, with people he considered friends—but no one was willing to admit to law enforcement that they had any knowledge of his murder. Since then, his wife, Ann, has struggled to gain attention for …

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The Man in the Car: The Disappearance of Roger Aguirre 49:00

6M ago49:00

49:00

We continue our coverage of Roger Aguirre. 22-year-old Roger Aguirre disappeared on November 20, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois. He was one of many young men and boys who went missing in the city in the ‘70s—and like them, he received no attention from the media. Roger’s sister, who’d spent years searching for him after they were separated as children,…

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Special Guest Josh Bernoff, Author of The Business Book ROI Study 57:08

6M ago57:08

57:08

In this episode of the Frontmatter podcast, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp interviews Josh Bernoff, business book expert and author of the Business Book ROI Study. They explore Josh’s journey from working at Forrester Research to becoming an expert in business books and collaborating on projects that generated millions for authors. The discussion delve…

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Lost and Found: The Disappearance of Roger Aguirre 59:53

6M ago59:53

59:53

22-year-old Roger Aguirre disappeared on November 20, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois. He was one of many young men and boys who went missing in the city in the ‘70s—and like them, he received no attention from the media. Roger’s sister, who’d spent years searching for him after they were separated as children, was sure he wouldn’t simply leave. When hi…

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Listen Now - Hollywood & Crime: The Cotton Club Murder 4:31

6M ago4:31

4:31

On June 10th, 1983, the decomposing body of a well-dressed man was found in a desolate canyon near Los Angeles. John Doe #94 would soon be identified as missing variety show producer Roy Radin. He'd last been seen after meeting with a mysterious woman in a gold dress. Her name was Lanie Jacobs. Jacobs and Radin were obsessed with becoming Hollywood…

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The Night Of: The Murder of Princella Eppes 53:23

6M ago53:23

53:23

We continue the coverage of the murder of Princella “Lady Bird” Eppes, whose unsolved homicide case dates back to 1990. In early July of 1990, 22-year-old Princella Eppes’ life felt full of potential: she’d just moved into her first apartment in the intown Atlanta neighborhood of Inman Park. But when she failed to pick up her youngest sister for a …

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Lady Bird: The Murder of Princella Eppes 41:01

7M ago41:01

41:01

In early July of 1990, 22-year-old Princella “Lady Bird” Eppes’ life felt full of potential: she’d just moved into her first apartment in the intown Atlanta neighborhood of Inman Park. But when she failed to pick up her youngest sister for a planned visit, and then didn’t show up for work, her family grew worried. When they drove to Princella’s apa…

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The Murder of Christine Harron and David Ridgen’s Someone Knows Something 36:36

7M ago36:36

36:36

Season 20 of The Fall Line premieres with an interview with documentarian and podcaster David Ridgen, who discusses his work on the cold case of Christine Harron, and the latest season of Someone Knows Something. Listen to Season Nine of Someone Knows Something anywhere you get podcasts. Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com…

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Pete Zerger, Author of CISSP: The Last Mile 47:46

7M ago47:46

47:46

In this episode of the Frontmatter podcast, Len Epp interviews Pete Zerger, a cybersecurity strategist and Chief Information Security Officer, and author of the LeanPub book, CISSP: The Last Mile. Pete shares his career journey from IT into cybersecurity, discussing the turning points that led him into cloud security, and ultimately, cybersecurity …

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Introducing Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery 41:07

7M ago41:07

41:07

Today we're sharing an episode of the new podcast, Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery. It details the death of a 28-year-old whistleblower which, 50 years later, haunts Oklahoma and the nation. The young plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times. She’d agreed to deliver sensitive docu…

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Special Guest Leah Paulos, Founder of Press Shop PR and Book Publicity School 49:37

7M ago49:37

49:37

In this episode of the Leanpub podcast, Len Epp interviews Leah Paulos, founder of Press Shop PR and Book Publicity School. With over 25 years of experience in media and book publicity, Leah shares her journey from magazine journalism to book PR, highlighting her career’s evolution, especially as media and publishing landscapes have shifted dramati…

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Ice Cold Case: The Murder Of John Cornelius McGhee 45:27

8M ago45:27

45:27

In 2002, Madison McGhee’s father, JC McGhee, was murdered. She’s spent the past four years unraveling the threads of his cold case, and asking the same question: who killed my dad? But the more she discovers, the more complex the paths to an answer seem to become. Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/la…

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Maciej "MJ" Jedrzejewski, Author of Master Software Architecture: A Pragmatic Guide 50:16

8M ago50:16

50:16

In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Maciej “MJ” Jedrzejewski, author of the Leanpub book Master Software Architecture: A Pragmatic Guide.MJ, based in Switzerland, is a software developer, architect, and tech lead with extensive experience in the IT industry. He discusses his background, starting from his early fascination with …

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Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley, Authors of Fixing Your Scrum 49:29

8M ago49:29

49:29

Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley are the authors of the Leanpub book Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.In this episode of the Frontmatter podcast, Ryan and Todd share their individual career journeys to becoming expert trainers in the Scrum framework and their deep insights in how to improve when things go wrong in your org…

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The Disappearance of Calvin Willie Martinez: New Mexico Part 6 44:05

9M ago44:05

44:05

In our final episode of the season, we continue the story of Calvin Willie Martinez. Mothers Day 2019 was the last time Calvin Willie Martinez’s family heard from him. After suffering an immense loss in 2014, Calvin had struggled with depression and alcohol dependence. But he always stayed in contact with his loved ones—so when he called them from …

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Eric Elliott, Author of The Art of Effortless Programming: Unleashing the Power of AI Driven Development 1:11:48

9M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Eric Elliott is the author of the Leanpub book The Art of Effortless Programming: Unleashing the Power of AI Driven Development.In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Eric about his early fascination with AI, starting from when he was six years old, writing text-based adventure games, and developing his first neural network in the…

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The Disappearance of Calvin Willie Martinez: New Mexico Part 5 43:14

9M ago43:14

43:14

Mothers Day 2019 was the last time Calvin Willie Martinez’s family heard from him. After suffering an immense loss in 2014, Calvin had struggled with depression and alcohol dependence. But he always stayed in contact with his loved ones—so when he called them from a truck stop in Albuquerque, NM, and promised he was heading home, they believed him.…

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Introducing Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing 5:20

9M ago5:20

5:20

Listen to Generation Why on the Wondery app, or wherever you listen: Wondery.fm/GW_TFL

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The Disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya: New Mexico, Part 4 40:46

9M ago40:46

40:46

We continue our coverage of the disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya. On St. Patrick’s Day 2001, 42-year-old Melissa Montoya joined her loved ones at the Apache House of Liquor in Dulce, New Mexico—a town located in the Jicarilla Apache Nation Reservation. It was the last time that her friends and family ever saw her. Since then, lawyer and advocat…

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Michael Feathers, Author of AI Assisted Programming 50:19

9M ago50:19

50:19

Michael Feathers is the author of the Leanpub book AI Assisted Programming.In this episode of the FrontMatter podcast, host Len Epp interviews Michael Feathers, founder of R7K Research and Conveyance. Michael delves into his career journey, from his early interest in technology to becoming a prominent voice in software design and the challenges of …

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The Disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya: New Mexico, Part 3 35:22

9M ago35:22

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On St. Patrick’s Day 2001, 42-year-old Melissa Ann Montoya joined her loved ones at the Apache House of Liquor in Dulce, New Mexico—a town located in the Jicarilla Apache Nation Reservation. It was the last time that her friends and family ever saw her. Since then, lawyer and advocate Darlene Gomez has been fighting alongside her family for justice…

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Eric Wise, Author of Effectively Learning to Code: A Brain-Based Approach 56:55

9M ago56:55

56:55

In this episode of the FrontMatter podcast, host Len Epp interviews Eric Wise, author of Effectively Learning to Code: A Brain-Based Approach. Based in Cleveland, Eric is a software architect turned learning expert who has founded and led successful companies while honing his passion for creating impactful learning experiences. His book bridges the…

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The Murder Of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty: New Mexico, Part 2 52:29

10M ago52:29

52:29

Part two of our coverage of the unsolved murder of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty. Zach, a 23-year-old beloved father, son, and brother was murdered on July 21st, 2020. His body was discovered on July 25th, in a remote field on the Navajo Nation reservation. His mother, Vangie Randall Shorty, had been desperately searching the area for him for those four,…

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