150 Victims - January 22 2021 - Daily True Crime

January 27th: The Doodler's First Murder (1974) Sometimes securing an arrest warrant is impossible. Even if investigators are certain they have the identity of their suspect. On January 27th 1974 a serial killer took their first known victim in a case that remains unsolved despite police allegedly having the identity of the guilty party. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doodler, https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/doodler-true-crime-podcast/chapter-one, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/doodler-serial-killer-suspect-sketch-age-progression-san-francisco-cold-case/, https://www.wendyheard.com/thedoodler, https://people.com/crime/inside-hunt-san-franciscos-notorious-doodler-serial-killer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jan 202514min

January 26th: Ellen Greenberg Killed (2011) Sometimes we, as observers, think a case has an obvious conclusion. So, it becomes shocking when that obvious choice isn’t made. On January 26th 2011 a young woman lost her life in a tragic manner. One which is still actively being debated even today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Rae_Greenberg, https://nypost.com/2023/09/14/court-rules-philly-teachers-death-with-20-stab-wounds-as-suicide-slams-deeply-flawed-probe/, https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ellen-rae-greenberg-death-court-ruling/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/ellen-greenberg, https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2023/05/ellen-greenberg-died-by-suicide-with-20-stab-wounds-her-parents-are-out-to-prove-thats-impossible.html, https://www.foxnews.com/us/philadelphia-teachers-suspicious-suicide-crime-scene-cleaned-before-police-arrived-search-warrant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jan 202511min

January 25th: Angel of the Meadow's Body Found (2010) When victims have their identities stripped from them it becomes a devastating aspect of a cold case. On January 25th 2010 a young woman’s body was found in a case that, unfortunately, remains unsolved to this day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_the_Meadow, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/mystery-angel-of-the-meadow-24781517, https://dnasolves.com/articles/angel-of-the-meadow.html, https://mousehouselife.wordpress.com/2022/01/23/angel-of-the-meadow-who-was-she/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1775gfg/the_angel_of_the_meadow_england_53_years_without/?rdt=49835, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/haunting-information-provided-police-investigating-17621529, https://morbidology.com/the-angel-of-the-meadow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Jan 20257min

January 24th: Patricia Lynne Rorrer Born (Joann Katrinak) (1964) Jealousy can be a powerful motivator. On January 24th 1964 a key player in a devastating case was born. One who may or may not be guilty of brutally murdering a young woman and her infant son. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-convenient-suspect, https://patriciarorrer.com/, https://www.lvpnews.com/20231122/rorrer-has-another-day-in-court/, https://www.mcall.com/2023/07/06/patricia-rorrer-katrinak-case/, https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/woman-convicted-of-killing-mother-baby-seeks-to-prove-innocence-at-new-hearing/article_e18769d4-7cf5-11ee-8a77-939ac8b1af39.html, https://www.mcall.com/2023/11/01/patricia-rorrer-katrinak-hearings/, https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2020/09/26/patricia-rorrer-an-update/comment-page-1/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Jan 202520min

January 23rd: Skin Hunters Brought to Light (2002) Those in the medical career are sworn to do no harm and try their best to save the lives of their patients. But, what if the deaths of these patients provided them with a payout? On January 23rd 2002 a newspaper brought to light a truly horrifying crime happening inside a Polish hospital. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_Hunters, https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(07)60254-2/fulltext Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jan 20256min

January 22nd: Birna Brjansdottir's Body Found (2017) When evidence is stacked against a suspect, it can be painful to watch them try and assert their innocence. On January 22nd 2017 a young woman’s body was found in a crime that completely rocked the country of Iceland. One where the evidence was abundant but the suspect continued to claim his innocence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Birna_Brj%C3%A1nsd%C3%B3ttir, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/birna-brjansdottir, https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/apr/12/the-murder-that-shook-iceland, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/07/world/europe/iceland-murder-victim-birna-brjansdottir-autopsy.html, https://icelandmag.is/article/guilty-verdict-thomas-moller-brutal-murder-birna-brjansdottir-confirmed, https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/03/europe/birna-brjansdottir-iceland-murder/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jan 202512min

January 21st: Adrianne Reynolds Killed (2005) Friendships end all the time. But what if, by disconnecting from a friend group, you unknowingly place yourself in danger? On January 21st 2005 a young girl was killed by a pair of individuals who she believed were her best friends. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Adrianne_Reynolds, https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/unthinkable-the-murder-of-adrianne-reynolds, https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kolb-sarah.htm, https://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/illinois-appellate-court-affirms-sarah-kolbs-sentence-for-killing-dismembering-adrianne-reynolds/article_c861938e-3f2c-57d7-9886-412de35d4e31.html, https://www.kwqc.com/2023/01/12/sarah-kolb-appeals-sentence-murder-adrianne-reynolds-moline/, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/crime/adrianne-renolds-cory-gregory-harli-quinn-murder-sentence-upheld-reaction/526-78ff2e02-bbe6-4d04-948e-91ea084a92d0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Jan 202513min

January 20th: Daniel M'Naghten Kills (1843) Some cases can alter the legal system. On January 20th 1843 a man pulled the trigger and, with that, embarked on a court case that completely altered the way we look at criminal insanity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_M%27Naghten, https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/daniel-m-naghten-the-man-who-changed-the-law-on-insanity, https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/criminal-law/criminal-law-keyed-to-kadish/exculpation/mnaghtens-case/, https://law.justia.com/cases/foreign/united-kingdom/8-eng-rep-718.html, https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/mcnaughtan-daniel, https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/ajp.112.8.651?journalCode=ajp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Jan 202512min