143: A Murder or a Coincidence - September 23 2019 - Today in True Crime

February 12th: Cathy Torrez Killed (1994) What happens when a family claims to know who killed a loved one but police can’t seem to prove it? On February 12th 1994 a young woman was tragically and brutally killed by a man who she thought she could trust. At least, that’s what her family told the police. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-what-happened-cathy-torrez, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-cathy-torrez-s-murder, https://theewari.medium.com/cathy-torrez-was-thrust-into-the-trunk-of-her-own-car-after-being-stabbed-dozens-of-times-df260ba75c0e, https://www.ocregister.com/2015/05/02/it-was-all-my-fault-ex-boyfriend-gets-26-years-to-life-after-admitting-to-1994-placentia-murder-of-cathy-torrez/, https://abc7.com/cathy-torrez-murder-verdict-cal-state-fullerton-student/542235/, https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-cathy-torrez, https://www.ocregister.com/2023/03/13/parole-denied-for-killer-of-cal-state-fullerton-student-cathy-torrez-in-1994/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Feb 202514min

February 11th: William Unek Kills (1957) One massacre alone is devastating. Two committed by the same person is absolutely unimaginable. On February 11th 1957 a man took the lives of many in his second rampage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Unek, https://murderpedia.org/male.U/u/unek-william.htm, https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGrittyPast/comments/w2yx7g/in_1954_william_unek_massacred_21_people_in/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Feb 20256min

February 10th: Haleigh Cummings Discovered Missing (2009) How can a child simply disappear without leaving behind any traces? On February 10th 2009 a young girl seemingly vanished into thin air. A case that, though nothing is confirmed, is filled with truly devastating theories. https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2022/12/26/haleigh-cummings-disappeared-in-putnam-county-florida-feared-dead/69757429007/, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/10/19/case-that-rocked-community-back-in-spotlight-as-haleigh-cummings-father-walks-out-of-prison/, https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/putnam-county/we-do-not-forget-14-years-since-haleigh-cummings-disappearance-putnam-county/N5WABVYKZZB5LK4DFTI5UEAC7E/, https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/haleigh-cummings-father-pushes-deputy-tries-to-take-his-gun-during-florida-arrest-deputies, https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Haleigh_Cummings, https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-missing-girl-haleigh-cummings-dead/story?id=10393476, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/12/25/haleigh-cummings-father-arrested-again-accused-of-resisting-officer-with-violence-drug-possession/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2010/08/20/new-chilling-details-in-case-of-haleigh-cummings/984854007/, https://news.yahoo.com/not-forget-14-years-since-172835124.html, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/10/18/haleigh-cummings-father-to-be-released-from-prison/, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Haleigh_Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Feb 202511min

February 9th: Richard Glossip Born (1963) What happens when an overwhelming majority believe a man behind bars is innocent yet he remains stuck in prison? On February 9th 1963 a man was born who, according to many, is innocent of the crime committed. One who continues to fight to prove this innocence while fighting against the clock counting down to his execution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Glossip, https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-takes-oklahoma-death-row-inmates-bid-overturn-conviction-rcna105829, https://www.vox.com/scotus/2024/1/22/24046857/supreme-court-death-penalty-richard-glossip-oklahoma, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/richard-glossip-death-row-supreme-court-b2483371.html, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/22/us/politics/supreme-court-richard-glossip-oklahoma.html, https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-execution-richard-glossip-murder-oklahoma-a9409bdc1c22dfc509b9ebe6263b429d, https://saverichardglossip.com/, https://innocenceproject.org/richard-glossip-facing-execution-in-oklahoma-despite-strong-innocence-claim/, https://theintercept.com/2023/05/10/richard-glossip-execution-stay/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Feb 202513min

February 8th: Massey Maid Murder (1915) The line between cold blooded murder and self defense can sometimes be blurred. On February 8th 1915 a young woman took the life of her employer in an act, she claimed, was self defense. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/the-massey-murder-100-years-later-the-tabloid-tale-still-fascinates-1.2944925, https://heatherdouglaslaw.com/2015/10/14/the-massey-murder/, https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/once-upon-a-city-the-maid-the-master-and-murder/article_a5e0e52d-bf0b-5452-b2c7-4af5c10c377e.html, https://www.osgoodesociety.ca/book/the-massey-murder-a-maid-her-master-and-the-trial-that-shocked-a-nation/, https://quillandquire.com/review/the-massey-murder-a-maid-her-master-and-the-trial-that-shocked-a-country/, https://watershedmagazine.com/features/masseys-on-my-mind/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Feb 20259min

February 7th: Josef Mengele Dies (1979) There are a number of historical events that, when looked at, strike horror in the hearts of many. On February 7th 1979 an infamous figure died after years on the run. A man who took the already horrifying stories of the Holocaust and made them even more terrifying.  *Suggested by Perrie Susman* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Mengele, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/28/books/review/mengele-david-g-marwell.html, https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/josef-mengele, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-angel-of-death-dies, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josef-Mengele Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Feb 202520min

February 6th: Sallie-Anne Huckstepp Murdered (1986) Calling out corruption is incredibly brave. It’s also something that can easily place a target on your back. On February 6th 1986 a woman known as a whistleblower left her apartment and was never seen alive ever again.  *Suggested by Lauren Cole* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sallie-Anne_Huckstepp, https://www.criminaldefencelawyers.com.au/blog/tragic-murder-of-sallie-anne-huckstepp/, https://www.smh.com.au/national/it-looked-like-suicide-but-it-wasn-t-how-many-killings-did-artful-dodger-cop-rogerson-actually-get-away-with-20240122-p5ez7j.html, https://www.quora.com/What-does-anyone-remember-about-Sallie-Anne-Huckstepp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Feb 202512min

February 5th: Alexis Murphy's Remains Identified (2021) A chance meeting can completely change someone’s life. On February 5th 2021 a set of remains were identified and connected to the years old case of a missing teenager who, by chance, came into contact with the man who would later be charged with her murder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Alexis_Murphy, https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/randy-taylor-killed-high-school-student-alexis-murphy, https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/alexis-murphy-body-slain-teen-found-7-years-after-disappearance-6-years-after-killer-convicted/UTMOWX6BBBA45GOBGUO27V4PZ4/, https://wset.com/news/local/10-years-after-alexis-murphy-murder-investigator-provides-new-insight-into-case-randy-taylor-billy-mays-fbi-gas-station-trailer-remains-dna-search-family-aunt-victim-true-crime-nelson-county-virginia-august-2023, https://wset.com/news/local/where-alexis-murphy-aunt-found-closure-forgiveness-randy-taylor-murder-nelson-county-disappearance-remains-anniversary-gas-station-dna-angela-family-hope-august-2023, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/on-tv0/in-pursuit-with-john-walsh/articles/alexis-murphy-remains-discovered-seven-years-after-she-vanished, https://www.foxnews.com/us/virginia-teen-alexis-murphy-final-moments-true-crime-social-media-influencer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Feb 202512min