Dr. Henry Lee: “Smeared blood, Smeared Reputation” | MURDERISH Ep. 147

For over 45 years, the disappearance of controversial Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa has been one of America’s most infamous and iconic unsolved mysteries. Finding his remains has become something of a modern-day treasure hunt. The idea that Hoffa’s remains are still out there has fueled many people to devote their lives and their careers to the search; to find the truth behind why and how he vanished in the Summer of 1975. Based on what’s known about Hoffa’s case, it seems abundantly clear that the Mafia was responsible for his disappearance. But exactly who was involved, how it all went down, and why it happened are all questions that still do not have definitive answers. And what exactly happened to Hoffa’s body? That is the question that has captivated the world for decades. Dozens of theories have arisen over the years, which has only perpetuated the legend and kept the search alive. The investigation into Hoffa’s disappearance is still ongoing today, and new technology just might lead investigators to his remains. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsors: - Manly Bands: Visit manlybands.com/murderish for 21% off plus a free silicone ring. - Zola: Visit zola.com/murderish & use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save-the-dates & free personalized paper samples before you purchase. - Ana Luisa: Visit AnaLuisa.com/murderish for 10% off. - Talkspace: Visit talkspace.com & use promo code MURDERISH to get $100 off your first month. - Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Podcast promo: Murder in Alliance. Subscribe to or follow Murder in Alliance wherever you get your podcasts! Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising requests. Click this link to get started advertising your brand, podcast, company etc. on MURDERISH https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH. Production & Music: John & Jessica Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions (production), Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams (music). Research & Writing: Gina Mazzolini. Jami’s new podcast: Subscribe to or follow Judgey & Juryish wherever you listen to podcasts! Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer ...it just means you’re murder-ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Maj 20211h 16min

In March of 2016, a 40-year-old single mother was ready to meet someone with whom she could spend her life. Her relationship with the father of her children hadn’t worked out, though they remained amicable. It was during this time that she failed to arrive back home after a night out, sparking fear within her family that something terrible had happened to her. Their worst fears would come true as they learned the horrific details of what happened to the mother of three. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsors: - AWAY: Visit AwayTravel.com/murderish to check out their modern and functional travel suitcases & accessories. - MasterClass: Visit MasterClass.com/murderish for 15% off of an annual membership. - Ana Luisa: Visit AnaLuisa.com/murderish & enter promo code murderish for 10% off. - Betabrand: Visit betabrand.com/murderish for 30% of your first order. - AcornTV: Visit Acorn.TV and use promo code murderish for your first 30 days free. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising requests. Click this link to get started advertising your brand, podcast, company etc. on MURDERISH https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH. Production & Music: John & Jessica Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions (production), Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams (music). Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz. Jami’s new podcast: Subscribe to or follow Judgey & Juryish wherever you listen to podcasts! Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer ...it just means you’re murder-ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Maj 202147min

The events of April 20th, 1999 shaped our nation and altered the American narrative. One of America’s deadliest school shootings took place in a small town in Colorado, leaving thirteen dead and another twenty-one severely injured. And it was all broadcast over national tv for the nation to see. The second season of Confronting takes on one of the most prolific tragedies in American history: the Columbine High School massacre. It was a devastating example of how easily a place of learning, familiarity, and peace can descend into a war zone of chaos in a moment, the teenagers present that day are now adults who bear the mental and physical scars of the carnage they lived through. Amy Over, a Columbine survivor who is still living with its aftermath and raising her own children in its shadow, confronts many of the realities, questions, and myths that surround the massacre to this day. Amy, through her own experience and by speaking with survivors, investigators, classmates, reporters on the scene, and other important voices, brings a first-person account of the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey that comes along with confronting the worst day of her life. Listen Here: wondery.fm/CC_Murderish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Maj 202112min

On December 17th, 2004, 39-year-old Lisa Montgomery showed off her newborn baby around her small Kansas town. Like any new mom, she felt great pride to have her wide-eyed baby fawned over and admired. But this wasn’t an ordinary pregnancy. Nobody could recall seeing Lisa with a swollen belly, on the verge of bringing a child into the world. When she showed everyone her baby for the first time, something seemed off. This curiosity sparked a deep dive into Lisa’s past, and what was discovered, shocked everyone. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsors: - Stamps.com: Visit stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage & type in promo code MURDERISH for a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. - Betabrand: Visit betabrand.com/murderish for 30% of your first order. - Jenni Kayne: Visit jennikayne.com & use promo code MURDERISH at checkout for 15% off your first order. Midroll podcast promo: Crimes of the Centuries. Subscribe to or follow this show wherever you listen to podcasts! Post-roll podcast promos: Murderific & Another Shade of Crime. Subscribe to or follow these shows wherever you listen to podcasts! Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising requests. Click this link to get started advertising your brand, podcast, company, etc. on MURDERISH https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH. Production & Music: John & Jessica Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions (production), Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams (music). Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz. Jami’s new podcast: Subscribe to or follow Judgey & Juryish wherever you listen to podcasts! Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer ...it just means you’re murder-ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Apr 20211h 2min

A woman named Becki is lounging by the pool at the Fontainebleau Hotel when she decides to proposition a strapping pool attendant. Go on a date with her...and her husband. What begins as an unconventional proposition will soon throw them all into the international spotlight. And that’s because the couple is none other than Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife Becki, two of the most powerful figures in Evangelical America. Wondery presents In God We Lust, hosted by Brooke Siffrin and Aricia Skidmore-Williams of Even the Rich. A story of an alluring sex scandal, power, money, and a very public fall from grace. When word of their affair fell into the wrong hands it led to political extortion and a public outing that brought Jerry Falwell Jr.’s empire crashing down. Listen at http://wondery.fm/IGWL_Murderish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Apr 20219min

On September 28th, 1953, Bobby Greenlease, the six-year-old son of one of the Midwest’s wealthiest automobile dealers was abducted from his school and held for ransom. The news that followed would make national headlines for months, holding the attention of Americans far and wide. People cared about the fate of little Bobby as though he was their own child. This was a tale of evil, corruption, and stupidity. It Missouri’s crime of the century as The Saint Louis Post-Dispatch would put it.  Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsors: - Stamps.com: Visit stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage & type in promo code MURDERISH for a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. - Betabrand: Visit betabrand.com/murderish for 30% of your first order. - Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App store or Google Play. - StoryWorth: Visit storyworth.com/murderish for $10 off your first purchase. - Plum Deluxe: Visit plumdeluxe.com/murderish & enter VIP code: MURDERISH at checkout for 10% off your purchase. - AcornTV: Visit acorn.tv & use code MURDERISH to get 30 days of AcornTV for FREE. Post-roll podcast promos: The Path Went Chilly & Criminal Conduct S2. Subscribe or follow these shows wherever you listen to podcasts! Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising requests. Click this link to get started advertising your brand, podcast, company etc. on MURDERISH https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH. Production & Music: John & Jessica Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions (production), Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams (music). Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz. Jami’s new podcast: Subscribe to or follow Judgey & Juryish wherever you listen to podcasts! Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer ...it just means you’re murder-ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Apr 20211h 14min

In one of the most egregious law enforcement scandals of the last century, the U.S. Government helped to cultivate and empower one of the most notorious murderers of our time. A man who was simultaneously hailed as both a savior and a devil, a protector and an oppressor, James “Whitey” Bulger’s story is complex and almost unbelievable. How did just another poor South Boston hoodlum rise to be the King of the Irish Mob, and reign without punishment for 20 years as the bodies piled up around him? How did he manipulate and stay one step ahead of law enforcement even after becoming a fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list, second only to Osama Bin Laden? Whitey Bulger wasn’t your average gangster, but his genius was facilitated by equally criminal men at every level of law enforcement. With their help, Whitey rose to power using violence, money, intelligence, and charisma. Whether it was karma, poetic justice, or a government setup, Whitey met his end violently and in a manner reminiscent of the countless murders he so easily committed. Join me as I walk you through the complex case of Mob Boss James “Whitey” Bulger. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsors: - Stamps.com: Visit stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage & type in promo code MURDERISH for a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale. - SoulCycle: Visit mysoulcyclebike.com/murderish & use promo code MURDERISH to get a free pair of at-home Select cycling shoes with your purchase. - Jenni Kayne: Visit jennikayne.com & use promo code MURDERISH to get 15% off your first purchase. Post roll podcast promo: LA Not So Confidential podcast. Subscribe or follow LANSC wherever you listen to podcasts! Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising requests. Click this link to get started advertising your brand, podcast, company etc. on MURDERISH https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH. Production & Music: John & Jessica Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions (production), Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams (music). Research & Writing: Gina Mazzolini. Jami’s new podcast: Subscribe to or follow Judgey & Juryish wherever you listen to podcasts! Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer ...it just means you’re murder-ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Mars 20211h 9min

On July 12, 1922, 20-year-old widow Alberta Meadows was bludgeoned to death on a desolate road just outside Los Angeles. Her attacker would garner more media attention and public interest than the victim herself. It was a case that would continue to receive national coverage for decades to come, and the press named the killer “Tiger Woman” due to the brutal nature of the crime. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish . Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsors: - Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. - Audible: Visit Audible.com/murderish or text murderish to 500-500 to try Audible today. - Betabrand: Visit Betabrand.com/murderish to get 30% off your first order for a limited time. - HelloFresh: Visit HelloFresh.com/murderish12 & use code murderish12 for 12 free meals and free shipping. Post roll podcast promos: Zodiac Speaking & a podcast that covers the case of 9 month old Jacob Landin. Subscribe or follow these podcasts wherever you listen to podcasts! Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising requests. Click this link to get started advertising your brand, podcast, company etc. on MURDERISH https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH . Production & Music: John & Jessica Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions (production), Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams (music). Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz. Jami’s new podcast: Subscribe to or follow Judgey & Juryish wherever you listen to podcasts! Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer ...it just means you’re murder-ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Mars 202156min