Grief, Suspicion and Murder - June 19 2025

May 6th: Tim Bosma Killed (2013) You never know what seemingly normal task can turn dangerous. On May 6th 2013 a man got into a vehicle on what he thought was a typical test drive. He had no clue that the men he put himself in the truck with were ready to make him their next victim.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dellen_Millard_and_Mark_Smich, https://www.cbc.ca/news/fifthestate/the-murder-of-tim-bosma-the-devil-had-a-name-1.4248030, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/headlines/why-did-tim-bosma-die-1.3635024, https://www.thespec.com/life/local-history/spec175/2021/11/06/hamilton-murder-tim-bosma.html, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/dellen-millard, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42375159, https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/dellen-millard-playboy-millionaire-heir-23985718 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Touko 202314min

May 5th: Lian Bin Xie Arrested (Lin Family Murders) (2011) Motive can’t always sway a jury. On May 5th 2011 a man was arrested for the murder of a family. A case in which a jury, despite motive, could not agree on if the man was guilty or not.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lin_family_murders_(Australia), https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/06/robert-xie-had-sexual-motive-for-murdering-lin-family-crown-alleges, https://www.cybgen.com/news/cases/New-South-Wales-v-Lian-Bin-Robert-Xie.shtml, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-15/robert-xie-loses-appeal-over-lin-family-murders/13154644, https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/wife-of-alleged-lin-family-murderer-lian-bin-robert-xie-accused-of-lying-20150709-gi8vqz.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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May 4th: Nicole Louise Pearce Kills (1982) What happens when two potentially dangerous individuals team up? They create a deadly duo hellbent on destruction. On May 4th 1982 a couple acted on their violent fantasies and took the life of one boy and the bright future of another.  https://peoplepill.com/people/nicole-louise-pearce, https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/cop-reveals-creepy-love-letters-sent-from-child-murderers-prison-cell/news-story/dbcddfc9508b9a2921effa3273c93e91, https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/luckman-paul.htm, https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/australias-most-sadistic-child-killer-applies-for-parole-sparking-warning-from-original-cop/MJAMOW6ZTZXC3LGSRLVIVTNLWY/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Peter_Aston, https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/killer-who-buried-alive-boy-23575817, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Touko 202313min

May 3rd: Katie Sepich’ Killer Pleads Guilty (2007) Some crimes, though incredibly tragic, have an unforeseen affect on the future that provides a silver lining. On May 3rd 2007 a young woman’s killer pleaded guilty to the crimes he committed that cost her her life. In the aftermath of his actions, her family fought to pass a law that has, since, saved countless individuals and solved a number of cold cases.  https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/community/2020/02/20/dateline-feature-2003-slaying-katie-sepich/4825123002/, ,https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/community/2020/02/25/katie-sepich-murder-dateline-family-friends-nmsu-new-mexico/4862421002/ https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Katie_Sepich, https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/avila-gabriel.htm, , https://otakukart.com/who-is-katie-sepichs-boyfriend-the-mysterious-murder-case-story-revealed/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie%27s_Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Touko 20239min

May 2nd: Gregory Clepper Arrested (1996) One dumb mistake can land a killer straight into the custody of police. On May 2nd 1996 a man was arrested after bragging about his crimes to an acquaintance. A man who may, or may not, be one of the most prolific serial killers in Chicago history.  https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/clepper-gregory.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southside_Strangler_(Chicago), https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-05-02-9605020261-story.html, https://apnews.com/article/ec3f73bf21b3e0592eba1c5b7ae04381, https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/may/03/man-admits-to-killing-dozen-mom-helped-dispose-of/, https://www.deseret.com/2001/3/21/19576163/man-who-said-he-killed-40-gets-80-years-for-one-slaying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Touko 20236min

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May 1st: Gavin Smith Goes Missing (2012) An affair can be devastating. It can also, sometimes, be deadly. On May 1st 2012 a man disappeared without any warning. It would take years to find out that the affair he was having may have actually cost him his life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavin_Smith_(film_studio_executive), https://abcnews.go.com/US/happened-day-hollywood-exec-gavin-smith-missing/story?id=26731919, https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-creech-sentencing-2170919-story.html, https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/fox-executive-manslaughter-murder-killing-gavin-smith-john-creech-sentence/24057/, https://people.com/crime/gavin-smith-murder-dateline-preview/, https://thecinemaholic.com/john-lenzie-creech-now-where-is-gavin-smiths-killer-today/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Touko 202315min

April 30th: Mitrice Richardson Born (1985) One decision can alter the course of a person’s entire life. On April 30th 1985 a young woman was born who, thanks to the decisions of a few people, was placed in great danger that ended up costing her her life.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Mitrice_Richardson, https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/mitrice-richardson-case-reward-mysterious-and-controversial-death/2848312/, https://abc7.com/mitrice-richardson-abc7-special-malibu-missing-unsolved-la/11349737/, https://www.lamag.com/longform/what-happened-to-mitrice-richardson/, https://www.foxla.com/news/county-increases-reward-in-mitrice-richardson-disappearance-death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Huhti 202317min