Mercy, Mass Media, and the Murder of Ruth Pelke: A Conversation with "Seventy Times Seven" Author Alex Mar
In this episode of The Murder Sheet, we interview author Alex Mar about her new non-fiction book "Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy." In 1985, a heinous crime in Gary, Indiana tore apart two families. Then, a remarkable act of forgiveness changed everything.Here’s a link to the book’s Barnes and Noble page: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seventy-times-seven-alex-mar/1141707904Check out Alex’s other work here: https://alex-mar.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Apr 202345min
The Delphi Murders: Inside the Westville Correctional Facility
Richard Allen's attorneys last week filed a motion that put conditions at the Westville Correctional Facility at the top of everyone's mind. To get more context, we spoke with Kevin Smith, who spent some time incarcerated there. He shared his experiences and insights with us.Kevin's life has changed since he left prison. You can hear more from Kevin in this interview he gave to the 700 Club. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4hUNoQTZCcFor more background on Westville, you can check out two brochures on the prison as well as read the Indianapolis Star's coverage of a settlement in a case where a Westville inmate received $425,000 because of the way he was treated at the facility.The 2020 Westville brochure: https://www.in.gov/idoc/files/WCC-Facts-and-Figures-Brochure.pdfThe 2005 brochure: https://www.in.gov/idoc/files/2005AR.pdfIndianapolis Star article: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2019/11/10/inmate-kept-solitary-get-400-k-state-lawyers-say/2454201001/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Apr 20231h 7min
The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen in Prison
The Murder Sheet examines the latest filing from Brad Rozzi, Richard Allen's defense attorney. The filings centers around allegations about Allen's living conditions in Indiana's Westville prison.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 Apr 202351min
The University of Idaho Murders: Social Media, Brady/Giglio Material, and Other Updates
CORRECTION: We previously described Bryan Kohberger as a PhD candidate — he is in fact a PhD student. The Murder Sheet examines the latest filings in the case against University of Idaho murders suspect BryanKohberger, along with some recent concerning media reports. Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Apr 202347min
The Delphi Murders: Kegan Kline's Change of Plea Hearing
CORRECTION: We referred to the Miami County Jail and the Miami Correctional Facility interchangeably. They are separate facilities. On March 30, 2023, Kegan Kline pled guilty to 25 charges around child sexual abuse materials, obstruction of justice, and online identity theft in Miami County. We attended the hearing and will recap what we witnessed in this episode.Our past reporting on the run-up to this plea hearing: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/123a0024-c27e-47ac-9151-2e1a77d68a59Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Mars 202349min
Out From the Void: Missing Persons, Mental Illness, and Musings on True Crime with Brenton Gicker
In this episode, The Murder Sheet interviews Brenton Gicker, the creator of Out From the Void. Out From the Void is a small print publication based in Oregon that focuses on stories about missing persons, among other things.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Mars 202347min
Leopold and Loeb: A Conversation with John Jay Professor Simon Baatz
Nearly a century ago, two wealthy Chicago teenagers committed a heinous crime, and became infamous figures in the annals of American crime. In this episode, The Murder Sheet interviews John Jay College of Criminal Justice Professor Simon Baatz about his book documenting the legal showdown at the heart of this notorious case.You can purchase Professor Simon Baatz's book — For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz Age Chicago — here or via other online platforms: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/for-the-thrill-of-it-simon-baatz/1111666746Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Mars 202351min
The Delphi Murders: Andy Baldwin for the Defense: Part Three: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
A core group of important figures have arisen in the Delphi case, as it winds through the criminal justice system. Judge Fran Gull will preside over the trial, and the pre-trial hearings. Nicholas McLeland, the prosecutor of Carroll County, will speak for the state. And defense attorneys Brad Rozzi and Andy Baldwin will represent Richard "Rick" Allen, who stands accused of the murders.We will profile each of these figures, in a bid to better understand the important people at the heart of this case.Today, we'll be airing the third of three episodes on Andy Baldwin. You'll hear more about one of his controversial cases, and why he has built up a formidable reputation as a trial lawyer.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Mars 202332min
