158: Murder and Sickness - October 8 2019 - Today in True Crime

March 13th: Leah Roberts Reported Missing (2000) In the beginning, it's hard to know if a person is truly missing. Which can put a delay on a case. On March 13th 2000 a young woman was reported missing in a case that saw loved ones unsure of if she just went off on a trip or if something nefarious had happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Roberts, https://www.grunge.com/1035184/the-unsolved-2000-disappearance-of-leah-roberts-explained/, https://unsolved.com/gallery/leah-roberts/, https://www.lyndentribune.com/news/wcso-seeks-help-with-cold-cases/article_f5e56f6a-89be-11ec-a402-dfe07d53f023.html, https://www.whatcomcounty.us/292/Missing-Leah-Roberts, https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-leah-roberts-disappearance/jenn-dzikowski, https://disappearedblog.com/leah-roberts/, https://thetruecrimefiles.com/leah-roberts-disappearance/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/zxz8qu/the_disappearance_of_leah_roberts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Maalis 202416min

March 12th: Diana Alvarez's Remains Found (2020) You never know who could be a danger to your children. On March 12th 2020 the remains of a young girl were found in a case that saw an obvious suspect who, though initially trusted, was a monster in disguise. https://winknews.com/2022/06/16/diana-alvarez-murder-case-slow-to-proceed-judge-sets-deadlines/, https://winknews.com/2022/12/30/accused-murderers-attorney-files-to-suppress-evidence-from-phone-statements/, https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Diana_Alvarez, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nine-year-old-florida-girl-s-remains-found-four-years-n1161731, https://www.thedailybeast.com/diana-alvarezs-remains-found-after-years-long-search, https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/flyer.jsf?personId=100740, https://www.news-press.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news-press.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2021%2F10%2F18%2Fmotions-murder-case-seek-gut-case-against-jorge-guerrero-torres%2F8498404002%2F, https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/02/motions-seek-to-omit-phone-search-sworn-statements-in-2016-case/69769017007/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Maalis 202410min

March 11th: Danielle Locklear Disappeared (2014) One thing can spark a murderous rage inside someone. On March 11th 2014 a young girl disappeared. Though it took time to find the answers, when they finally did, the motive boiled down to a sudden crime of passion. ttps://thecinemaholic.com/how-did-danielle-locklear-die-where-is-jemichael-malloy-now/, https://abc11.com/body-found-river-cumberland-sampson/25835/, https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/jemichael-malloy-dominic-lock-behind-danielle-locklears-murder, https://www.wral.com/ex-boyfriend-sentenced-to-25-31-years-in-hope-mills-girl-s-death/15687965/, https://truecrimedaily.com/2018/01/11/down-by-the-creek-danielle-locklears-high-school-romance-ends-in-murder/, https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/crime/2018/05/04/danielle-locklear-case-dateline-examines-hope-mills-murder/12313762007/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-danielle-locklear-oxygen-s-final-moments-episode-5-explores-teen-s-murder, https://www.wbtw.com/news/man-involved-in-2014-murder-of-nc-teen-danielle-locklear-to-be-sentenced-monday/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Maalis 20248min

March 10th: Jeffrey Franklin Kills (1998) Medication, when taken and prescribed correctly, can change a person’s life for the better. However, when abused, it can make a seemingly harmless person into someone dangerous. On March 10th 1998 a young boy committed a truly heinous crime and blamed it on his medication. https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/jeffrey-franklin-denied-parole-again-24-years-after-brutal-attack-on-parents-siblings/, https://apnews.com/article/ddc1eb26229af50823127a7e5925e8a1, https://abc3340.com/news/local/parole-denied-for-man-accused-of-killing-his-parents-with-hatchet-in-1998, https://mwordinvestigative.com/2021/03/18/hometown-murder-part-one-a-brief-overview-of-the-startling-franklin-family-murders/, https://morbidology.com/teenage-hatchet-murders-jeffrey-franklin/, https://www.al.com/breaking/2013/01/post_997.html, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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March 9th: Gilbert Wynter Disappeared (1998) Some cases are destined to remain unsolved due to the nature of the crime. On March 9th 1998 a man disappeared in a case with very close ties to the mob. A case that, because of those connections, remains officially unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Wynter, http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=177&termRef=Gilbert%20Wynter, https://www.murdermap.co.uk/unsolved-murders/claude-moseley-murder-unsolved-adams-london-1994/, https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1999/apr/19/duncancampbell, https://www.thefreelibrary.com/LINKED+TO+23+GANGLAND+MURDERS.-a0159137829 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maalis 20247min

March 8th: Christine Papin Born (1905) Just because someone committed a brutal crime doesn’t necessarily mean they are vilified by the public. On March 8th 1905 a young woman was born who would go on to commit a murder that, in the eyes of many, made her and her sister heroes. A case that, to this day, remains one that graces the pages of many history books. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_and_L%C3%A9a_Papin#:~:text=Christine%20Papin%20(8%20March%201905,France%20on%20February%202%2C%201933., https://allthatsinteresting.com/papin-sisters, https://www.history101.com/papin-sisters/, https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/papin-sisters.htm, https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/05/12/the-papin-sisters-and-the-murder-case-that-still-haunts-france-after-more-than-80-years/?chrome=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Maalis 202415min

March 7th: Cara Ryan Kills (2015) The argument between guilt and acting in self defense can be a tricky one. On March 7th 2015 a woman shot a man who, depending on what side you believe, might have been either the victim or the aggressor. https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/teacher-found-not-guilty-in-fatal-shooting-of-husband-a-former-st/2311184/, https://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/civil/former-pinellas-teacher-acquitted-of-ex-husbands-murder-faces-wrongful/2317640/, https://www.fox13news.com/news/sexting-rape-and-murder-at-center-of-cara-ryan-murder-trial, https://www.magzter.com/stories/Womens-Interest/Chat/Sex-Jealously-And-Murder, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4165936/Cara-Ryan-not-guilty-murdering-husband-John-Rush.html, https://www.southfloridacriminalattorneysblog.com/verdict-decided-south-florida-homicide-former-cop-ex-wife/, https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/how-mock-trials-altered-cara-ryan-s-defense-942427715900, https://vimbuzz.com/where-is-cara-ryan-now/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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March 6th: Thomas D. Carr Born (1846) One arrest can open up the floodgates and solve some seemingly unsolvable cases. On March 6th 1846 a man was born who would end up behind bars for one murder and one murder alone. However, if he is to be believed, then he is a prolific serial killer who, somehow, never got caught. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_D._Carr, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/carr-thomas.htm, https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/carr-serial-killer-wv/, https://www.nytimes.com/1869/07/04/archives/the-sentence-of-thomas-d-carr-to-death-for-the-murder-of-miss-fox.html, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Maalis 202414min