137: The Tamiami Trail Strangler - September 17 2019 - Today in True Crime History

October 10th: Michael Drejka Sentenced (2019) What happens when a law seems to excuse a person’s devastating actions? On October 10th 2019 a man was sentenced for a crime he committed in broad daylight that, depending on how a law is interpreted, he may or may not have been guilty of. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Markeis_McGlockton, https://www.wusf.org/law-order/2019-08-24/michael-drejka-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-clearwater-parking-lot-shooting, https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2021/12/29/michael-drejka-conviction-sentence-upheld-by-appeals-court/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-who-killed-unarmed-black-man-parking-lot-dispute-attacked-n1136361, https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2020/02/27/prison-inmate-attacked-michael-drejka-over-death-of-brother-markeis-mcglockton-report-says/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/stand-ground-killer-michael-dreka-sentenced-20-years/story?id=66182264 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Okt 202412min

October 9th: Elsie Frost Killed (1965) One wrong move in an investigation can cause complete derailment. On October 9th 1965 a young girl was killed. Her case, filled with missteps, will never see the justice she and her family deserve. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elsie_Frost, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/killer-who-escaped-justice-after-26453993, https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/maniac-who-got-away-killing-23352376, https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice-for-elsie-frost/, https://jaquo.com/elsie-frost-spencer-family/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-50478411, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/18/elsie-frost-inquest-told-likely-killer-went-on-to-and-other-girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 8th: Brianna Maitland Born (1986) It’s hard to believe someone can simply vanish without a trace. On October 8th 1986 a young woman was born who, at the age of just 17, would find herself in the middle of a case that, to this day, remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brianna_Maitland, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brianna-maitland-missing-since-2004-dna-identified-vermont-state-police/, https://dnasolves.com/articles/brianna-maitland/, https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/march/18/source-dna-brianna-maitland-investigation-identified, https://www.wcax.com/2022/03/18/police-source-dna-brianna-maitland-investigation-identified/, https://www.mynbc5.com/article/source-of-dna-identified-during-investigation-into-brianna-maitland/39475911 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 7th: Mackenzie Lueck's Killer Plead Guilty (2020) Dating online has become a common occurrence in today’s society. However, that doesn’t always make it safe. On October 7th 2020 a man pleaded guilty in a case that saw a young girl’s life cut tragically short by a man she met online. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Mackenzie_Lueck, https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/what-happened-to-utah-student-mackenzie-lueck-dateline-recap, https://kutv.com/news/local/mackenzie-lueck-entire-investigation-file-released, https://people.com/crime/mackenzie-lueck-utah-college-student-family-confronts-killer/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mackenzie-lueck-case-tech-worker-pleads-guilty-death-utah-college-n1242593, https://www.ksl.com/article/50026688/ayoola-ajayi-admits-he-planned-to-murder-utah-student-mackenzie-lueck-before-he-even-met-her Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 6th: Adam & Samantha Chrismer Killed (Howard Hawk Willis)(2002) What happens when the obvious suspect has a pretty cut and dry trial but still maintains their innocence? On October 6th 2002 a young couple became the victim of a man who, police believe, might have killed a handful of individuals. A man who claims he was set up and is fighting to prove his innocence. https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-howard-willis-now/, https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/willis-howard-hawk.htm, https://www.dailycrime.com/howard-hawk-willis-murdered-teenagers-adam-and-samantha-chrismer-evil-lives-here-investigates/, https://wcyb.com/news/local/man-convicted-of-2002-double-murder-in-washington-county-tenn-seeks-new-trial-howard-hawk-willis-adam-chrismer-samantha-leming-chrismer, https://www.local3news.com/first-on-3-murder-victims-remains-returned-to-family-after-8-years/article_c0fb079d-c64c-53ea-bf05-383a16d7c0c3.html, https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/watch-death-row-inmate-howard-hawk-willis-appears-in-court/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 5th: Melanie Hall's Body Found (2009) When questions remain in a case, a family is left to pick up the pieces without a sense of closure. On October 5th 2009 a devastating discovery was made that left a family to grieve their loss without a lot of answers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Melanie_Hall, https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/new-focus-investigation-murder-melanie-4593681, https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2020-10-12/could-you-help-solve-the-murder-of-melanie-hall-in-bath-24-years-on, https://news.sky.com/story/blue-rope-could-hold-dna-clue-into-1996-murder-of-melanie-hall-11826831, https://www.heart.co.uk/bath/news/local/melanie-hall-murder-new-dna-evidence/, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/oct/04/dna-discovery-raises-hopes-of-finally-finding-killer-of-melanie-hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 4th: James Hanratty Born (1936) Accepting a loved one’s guilt is incredibly difficult. On October 4th 1936 a young man was born who would eventually be connected to a heinous crime. One that his family believes with their whole heart, he is innocent of.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hanratty, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hanratty-james.htm, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10683655/James-Hanratty-murdered-Michael-Gregsten-shooting-22-year-old-Valerie-Storie-1961.html, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/james-hanratty-the-a6-murder, https://www.bedfordshirelive.co.uk/news/history/james-hanratty-beds-a6-murderer-5057527, https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/valerie-s-story-the-woman-who-survived-the-a6-murder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Okt 202420min

October 3rd: Pamela Ray Born (1955) How can someone simply vanish into thin air? On October 3rd 1955 a woman was born who would do just that in a case that, though there are strong suspicions, remains unsolved. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Pamela_June_Ray, https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/2019/03/17/unsolved-bay-county-disappearance-of-pamela-ray/5691237007/, https://charleyproject.org/case/pamela-june-ray, https://www.wjhg.com/content/news/Search-for-missing-womans-remains-turn-up-empty-in-Illinois-512850331.html, https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/27-years-later-the-case-of-pamela-rays-disappearance-continues/, https://uncovered.com/cases/pamela-ray, https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/crime/2019/07/06/looking-for-answers-in-pamela-june-rays-1992-disappearance/4743936007/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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