A Conversation with the Catfish Cops

We talk about recent court filings in anticipation of tomorrow's suppression hearing in the case against Richard Allen.Here's a link to our episode with journalist Radley Balko: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/f10600ae-ee1e-4b54-8238-a3f5395ce496Here's a link to the Caden Smith case: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/59edcfb1-a293-47db-ade0-849a0c18c4d6Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Kesä 202325min

A Chicago judge recently became the first judge in the country to bar the use of ballistics matching testimony in a criminal trial. What inspired him to make that ruling? What does it mean for other cases-- like Delphi-- where ballistics testimony seems to play a key role?To get some answers, we turn to Radley Balko-- a journalist whose coverage of the case first brought it to our attention.You can follow Radley Balko at his Substack: https://radleybalko.substack.com/If you are interested in other perspectives on this subject, you can listen to our earlier episodes on this subject:https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/a00b85a5-138d-449f-b101-d6be85e2e14dhttps://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/aa77c321-eb87-4aac-a7cf-01b75cc74d12Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Special thanks to our sponsor HelloFresh! They’re America’s #1 meal kit for a reason. You’ll get the convenience of pre-portioned ingredients delivered to your door. This food is healthy and nutritious, with so many farm-fresh ingredients. Plus, it’s been fun to try out new meals … it takes all the anxiety out of trying to research recipes and get it right on the first go. We've really enjoyed getting to cook together, and try out all sorts of fresh, delicious meals!Hello Fresh features all sorts of meal plans, including Fit & Wholesome and Pescetarian, so you can find a great match for your preferences and lifestyle, along with plenty of options to mix and match proteins and sides. We’re all about saving time, so we also love their Fast and Fresh meals, which take just 15 minutes to put together. It’s all the convenience of takeout, without having to rush out and spend a fortune. HelloFresh is actually 25% cheaper than takeout, and also less pricy than running to the grocery store. If you’re thinking of trying out Hello Fresh, we’d strongly recommend it. Plus, now’s a great time to test it out – Murder Sheet listeners get a special discount! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash msheet16 and use code msheet16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Kesä 202343min

A suppression hearing in the Richard Allen case will be held this Thursday. To find out what we can expect from it, we talked with the Hoosier Public Defender, Shay Hughes. Shay offers terrific legal analysis on this and other cases on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/hoosierpublicdefender/and on twitter athttps://twitter.com/publicdefender_?lang=enSend tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Kesä 202330min

Is Kegan Kline pleading guilty or not? Is Richard Allen still up for bail? What's going on with all the sealed documents in the Allen case? We'll talk about all that and more on this episode.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks to our terrific sponsor Healthycell! Healthycell is a startup focused on microgels, a natural gel technlogy that delivers nutrient and supplement particles straight to your gut. It leads to 165% better nutrition absorption than tablets.We rely on their REM Sleep microgel to fall and stay asleep — we're getting the best rest of our lives. We also use their Focus + Recall to stay alert without getting jittery, and their Bioactive Multi to ensure that we're meeting all of our nutritional needs. All these gels taste great, and ensure you're not wasting money of supplements that your body can't absorb! Plus, Murder Sheet listeners are getting a special discount right now.Go to heathycell.com slash MSHEET and use promo code MSHEET to get 20% off your first order. That’s healthycell dot com slash M-S-H-E-E-T to get 20% off your first order with promo code MSHEETSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Kesä 202335min

In this episode, we have a talk with Parrish and Tina Bryson, the parents of Michael Bryson-- a young man who mysteriously disappeared in August 2020. They share the highly personal account of what the last few years have been like for them-- and offer some practical advice for people who have to deal with a loved one going missing. You can find the Michael Bryson Foundation athttps://michaelbrysonfoundation.com/You can find the Bryson's on social media at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsfindmichaelbrysonofficial/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Kesä 202346min

In this episode, the defense attorney from the west who's guested with us before tells the story of Michael Bryson-- a young man who disappeared in the summer of 2020 while attending what some described as a weeklong birthday birthday party at Hobo Campground in Oregon.This episode focuses primarily on the public side of the case. Later this week, we will release an interview with Michael Bryson's parents who will share a more personal perspective on this mystery.The Bryson family run a Facebook group we recommend checking out. You can find it athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/letsfindmichaelbrysonofficialSend tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks to our terrific sponsor Healthycell! Healthycell is a startup focused on microgels, a natural gel technlogy that delivers nutrient and supplement particles straight to your gut. It leads to 165% better nutrition absorption than tablets.We rely on their REM Sleep microgel to fall and stay asleep — we're getting the best rest of our lives. We also use their Focus + Recall to stay alert without getting jittery, and their Bioactive Multi to ensure that we're meeting all of our nutritional needs. All these gels taste great, and ensure you're not wasting money of supplements that your body can't absorb! Plus, Murder Sheet listeners are getting a special discount right now.Go to heathycell.com slash MSHEET and use promo code MSHEET to get 20% off your first order. That’s healthycell dot com slash M-S-H-E-E-T to get 20% off your first order with promo code MSHEETSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Kesä 202334min

In this episode, we'll speak about two disappearances and one murder in New York's Chautauqua County. Some online sleuths have wondered whether or not the cases are linked. But in our conversations with advocate Merry Williams-Diers, we learned that the truth is likely far more complicated.We first heard about Merry via this article in the Niagara Gazette.https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/woman-determined-to-highlight-local-missing-person-cases/article_fd91c948-ca7c-11ed-bdd4-8f3fd6547468.htmlYou can find Merry via Facebook. Here is her profile pagehttps://www.facebook.com/merry.williams.94And here is the page for her group, WNY Missing and Unidentified Peoplehttps://www.facebook.com/wnymissingandunidentifiedpersons/If you have information about a case and wish to remain anonymous, you can also reach out via email at:wnymissingandunidentified@yahoo.comMerry's cell phone is 716 4012080And you can find her podcast on Facebook at Merry's podcast, Meddling in Mysteries, Murders & Missing on Mondays with Merry, on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088510784652&mibextid=ZbWKwL--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Special thanks to our sponsor HelloFresh! They’re America’s #1 meal kit for a reason. You’ll get the convenience of pre-portioned ingredients delivered to your door. This food is healthy and nutritious, with so many farm-fresh ingredients. Plus, it’s been fun to try out new meals … it takes all the anxiety out of trying to research recipes and get it right on the first go. We've really enjoyed getting to cook together, and try out all sorts of fresh, delicious meals!Hello Fresh features all sorts of meal plans, including Fit & Wholesome and Pescetarian, so you can find a great match for your preferences and lifestyle, along with plenty of options to mix and match proteins and sides. We’re all about saving time, so we also love their Fast and Fresh meals, which take just 15 minutes to put together. It’s all the convenience of takeout, without having to rush out and spend a fortune. HelloFresh is actually 25% cheaper than takeout, and also less pricy than running to the grocery store. If you’re thinking of trying out Hello Fresh, we’d strongly recommend it. Plus, now’s a great time to test it out – Murder Sheet listeners get a special discount! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash msheet16 and use code msheet16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Kesä 202336min

This episode features our discussion about some recent back-and-forth between the prosecution and defense in Richard Allen's case regarding the matter of subpoenas. The defense successfully quashed a subpoena relating to Allen's mental health treatment in Westville Correctional Center, but Judge Fran Gull declined to quash another subpoena about recordings taken at the prison. We'll discuss what all this could mean.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks to our terrific sponsor Healthycell! Healthycell is a startup focused on microgels, a natural gel technlogy that delivers nutrient and supplement particles straight to your gut. It leads to 165% better nutrition absorption than tablets. We rely on their REM Sleep microgel to fall and stay asleep — we're getting the best rest of our lives. We also use their Focus + Recall to stay alert without getting jittery, and their Bioactive Multi to ensure that we're meeting all of our nutritional needs. All these gels taste great, and ensure you're not wasting money of supplements that your body can't absorb! Plus, Murder Sheet listeners are getting a special discount right now. Go to heathycell.com slash MSHEET and use promo code MSHEET to get 20% off your first order. That’s healthycell dot com slash M-S-H-E-E-T to get 20% off your first order with promo code MSHEETSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Touko 202332min