The wrongful conviction of Sandra “Sandy” Melgar and the unsolved murder of Jamie “Jim” Melgar

Right now in true crime: Lori Vallow Daybell trial update, Gavin Knupp hit & run case update. In 1984 in Hagerstown Maryland a 15 year old girl named Lori went missing, she would be found deceased days later. Her case quickly went cold. Investigators ended up partnering with a self proclaimed psychic and Unsolved Mysteries to try and attempt to solve Lori’s murder. Her murder still remains unsolved. Sources for episode: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Lori_Zimmermanhttps://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/news/2013/04/27/looking-for-closure-in-unsolved-murder-of-lorraine-lori-zimmerma/46507773/https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/CriminalEnforcementDivision/ColdCasesResults.aspx?CCID=67https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Allison_(psychic)https://www.wmar2news.com/marylandcoldcases/four-decades-later-police-still-piecing-together-the-murder-of-lorraine-zimmerman

4 Apr 38min

Right now in true crime: Idaho 911 call discussion, Yolanda Marodi captured and arrested in connection with wife’s death, Lori Vallow Daybell motions to dismiss due to prosecutorial misconduct, Rachel Morin trial begins April 1. In 1978 a body was found in Lyon County Iowa, she would remain a Jane Doe until 2006 when her finger prints were finally matched up and she was identified as 23 year old Wilma June Nissen. Wilma had a very troubled upbringing and after ultimately being pulled out of her neglectful fathers home she would end up in foster care, struggling with becoming a teenager and her past, Wilma would end up turning to sex work as a means to make money. After a series of marriages she ended in South Dakota working for an escort service, which would ultimately lead her to being killed and her remains discovered in Iowa. Wilma’s biological daughter Krissi now leads the fight into getting justice for her mom. And in an unusual twist we actually have a picture of the suspect, what we need now is someone willing to come forward with what they know about Wilma’s death. Sources for episode/Links to Wilma’s pages:https://youtu.be/JMz0Oodsin8?si=OaY_CqATW8VzNjrThttps://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/wilma-june-nissen/https://www.keloland.com/cold-cases/iowa-cold-case-waiting-on-technology-to-be-solved/https://seasonofjustice.org/featured/wilma-june-nissen/https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/suspect-photo-released-in-1978-murder-case/https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Wilma_Nissenhttps://www.dakotanewsnow.com/content/news/Suspect-sought-in-1978-cold-case-murder-of-Wilma-Nissen-377878051.htmlhttps://www.nwestiowa.com/news/new-lead-for-lyon-county-cold-case/article_31e9c062-1961-11e6-a014-53443c67e206.htmlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/950469630056425/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBTInstagram page: https://www.instagram.com/wilma_june_nissen_cold_case?igsh=MnM5ODdqcHV3djFqReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/WilmaJuneNissen/s/ZPqiLCby5X ( or r/WilmaJuneNissen  )Twitter/X: @Mymomsmurder

28 Mar 50min

Right now in true crime: Lori Vallow news, Michael proctor fired, man starved and held captive by step mom,  Sudiksha Konanki update. In part 2 of Susan Powell we learn more about Steve Powell’s transgressions and how that goes on to effect Josh’s custody of his kids and a series of events that leads to one of the worst things possible. Part 2 is one giant trigger warning, but it’s an important story to tell so this never ever happens again. Sources for episode: https://www.susancoxpowellfoundation.net/about-us/about-the-foundation/https://www.cnn.com/2012/04/19/justice/washington-powell-case/index.htmlhttps://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/03/19/trooper-michael-proctor-fired-karen-read-murder-case/?amp=1https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/13/us/waterbury-connecticut-man-captive-stepmom-hnkHulu Documentary: https://www.hulu.com/series/susan-powell-an-id-murder-mystery-308e3a2e-c197-4b69-bcf0-3768103b9a52

21 Mar 58min

Right now in true crime: Menendez brothers update, missing woman in The Dominican Republic. Susan Cox was a mother and wife living in Utah with her husband Josh and 2 sons. When she disappeared one winter evening everyone frantically searched for Susan, everyone accept her husband Josh. What did Josh know? His actions in the months following were very telling and soon law enforcement would uncover secrets that the Powell family held very close. Join me for part 1 of 2 of Susan Powell’s story. Sources for episode: https://www.susancoxpowellfoundation.net/about-us/about-the-foundation/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Susan_Powellhttps://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/susan-powell-disappearance-young-sons-horrific-death-haunts/story?id=73983127https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-powellHulu Documentary: https://www.hulu.com/series/susan-powell-an-id-murder-mystery-308e3a2e-c197-4b69-bcf0-3768103b9a52

13 Mar 51min

Right now in true crime: Mendenez brothers update, Donna Adelson update, Highlight children's online safety episode from True Crime And Headlines, Ruby Franke documentary, scamanda doc, 2 men charged in 3 men’s death in Kansas City last year. Guest episode by Crime With Holly! Follow Holly on Instagram @Crimeaholly Emilie Morris was just 16 years old when she was groomed by a trusted adult that she looked up to and admired.  After years of keeping quiet about her sexual assault she finally decided to speak out.  She was found dead inside of her apartment in 2014 and her manner of death was ruled as undetermined.  Listen to her story now!Buzzfeed Article Mentioned:https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jtes/the-case-died-with-herYoutube with some audio mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN9vPWvIIKwNational Sexual Assault Hotline:1-800-656-4673Episode Sources:https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stltoday/name/emilie-morris-obituary?id=3043873https://www.oxygen.com/the-case-died-with-her/crime-news/how-did-emilie-morris-die-what-family-says-about-case-deathhttps://people.com/crime/woman-accused-former-coach-sexual-abuse-found-dead/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jtes/the-case-died-with-herhttps://fox2now.com/news/emilie-morris-sex-abuse-case-died-with-her-but-action-in-schools-is-just-beginning/https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/accusations-former-lindbergh-coach-cold-case-national-broadcast/63-8a994068-ff8c-454f-b07b-db505e09e0e2https://www.oxygen.com/the-case-died-with-her/crime-news/the-case-died-with-her-will-jim-wilder-case-be-reopenedhttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/emilie-morris-true-crime-docThe Case Died with Her documentary purchased on Apple TV

7 Mar 1h 8min

Right now in true crime: Rose petal murder trial update, Fire chief murder investigation, JP miller update A case that spanned decades, what was presented as a possible accident, was anything but an accident. Once the right people started to get involved and a family kept up the fight, we finally found answers into what happened to 15 year old Dani Houchins in Belgrade Montana. Sources for episode: 48 hours episode:  https://youtu.be/aKwD9vaxMH4?si=TajRw_ZtUOeI6P8Xhttps://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/danielle-houchins-cold-case-murder-dna-suspect-paul-hutchinson-found-dead-after-interview/https://www.brundagefuneralhome.com/obituaries/paul-hutchinson

28 Feb 40min

Right now in true crime: Rose Petal Murder trial update, Idaho 4 case update, Asha Degree update. In February of 2023 Crystal was found deceased in her home in Louisiana. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide and no investigation occurred. Crystals sister, Jana is demanding things be investigated and is trying to spread the word and bring everything to light. Please listen to Crystal’s story and support her by signing the petition below. Sources for episode: https://www.coxfuneral.com/obituaries/Crystal-McCrory-Jones?obId=27250222https://www.knoe.com/2024/11/25/family-private-investigator-continue-raise-concerns-nearly-two-years-after-west-carroll-womans-death-ruled-suicide/https://www.change.org/p/reopen-investigation-into-death-of-crystal-mccrory-joneshttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2kmajRu/Asha Article: https://www.wbtv.com/2025/02/18/new-asha-degree-warrants-text-messages-revealed-possible-admission-fault-more/

21 Feb 40min

Right now in true crime: Rose Petal murder trial update, Idaho 4 case update, Jack The Ripper case solved. In part 2 of the Darlene Hulse case we’ll discuss another crime that happened in Argos. A few other potential witnesses, along with the case taking on a whole new trajectory when Darlene’s youngest daughter, Kristen gets involved. We’ll also discuss Ashley getting involved with the case and starting her own investigation into Darlene’s case and what she uncovers. Part 2 is a long one so buckle up!! Sources for episode: For my research I listened to The Deck Investigates season 1. You can listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deck-investigates/id1668474126https://www.abc57.com/news/remembering-darlene-hulse-and-her-unsolved-murder-40-years-laterhttps://vocal.media/criminal/intruder-brutally-attacks-mother-in-front-of-childrenPetition: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-darlene-hulse

14 Feb 1h 4min