The Cheat: Parades and Poisonings

We've been getting quite a few questions lately about discovery- which, of course, is the process by which the prosecution hands over material to the defense. To get some answers about the basics of how it all works, we turned to Timothy Sledd, the Chief Public Defender of Indiana's Lawrence County.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.

21 Nov 202350min

We now have the transcript of the October 19, 2023 meeting in chambers between Judge Frances Gull, Andrew Baldwin, Bradley Rozzi, and Nicholas McLeland.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.

21 Nov 202347min

Judge Frances Gull has responded to Richard Allen's first writ of mandamus with the Indiana Supreme Court. In this episode, we'll talk about the Franks memorandum, an amicus brief, and a convicted child molester named Robert Paul Baston.Check out the memorandum from Baston's original case: https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2011/05271105pdm.htmlAnd send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------At The Murder Sheet, our days are dedicated to investigative journalism, and we sometimes run out of time to adequately plan for meals. So we’re thrilled to introduce our latest sponsor: Factor, the #1 ready-to-eat meal delivery service in America. Our sponsors make our work possible, so if you got to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash msheet and use our special code msheet you’re not just getting half off this high quality meal plan — you’re quite literally supporting us too! We imagine that we’re not the only ones feeling super busy during this holiday season. If you’re feeling bogged down, let Factor make your breakfast, lunch, and dinner a breeze. They send ready-to-eat meals straight to your door. All you need to do is heat them up, and you’re good to go.. Each dish is fresh and never frozen, as well as crafted by chefs and approved by dietitians, so you know you’re getting something tasty and nutritious. Instead of spending so much time hassling in the kitchen, you could have your meals ready in just 2 minutes. No more meal prepping, no more constant grocery runs, no more clean-up hassle. The past few months have been hectic for us at the show, and Factor has proven a major boon. We love these meals, and they’ve allowed us to carve out more time from each day. This is an amazing service that’s terrific for anyone who’s time-strapped and working on sticking with a healthy lifestyle. Business shouldn’t mean sacrificing your nutritional needs. Plus, they’ve got something for everyone, with 35 plus weekly meals, including special occasion dishes if you’re in a gourmet mood, protein rich and calorie smart options, and 45 add-ons to take your cuisine to the next level. This November, get Factor and enjoy eating well without the hassle. Simply choose your meals and enjoy fresh, flavor-packed meals delivered to your door. Ready in just 2 minutes, no prep, no mess!Murder Sheet listeners can take advantage of a special deal! Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash msheet and use code msheet to get 50% off. That’s code msheet at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash msheet to get 50% off!https://www.factor75.com/msheetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Nov 202356min

On November 17, 1978, four young workers vanished from a fast food restaurant in Speedway, Indiana. Two days later, their bodies were found in the woods of Johnson County. The Burger Chef murders remain unsolved to this day. We still don't know who killed employees Jayne Friedt, Ruth Shelton, Danny Davis, and Mark Flemmonds, or why. It has been 45 years.In this episode of "You Never Can Forget," we'll be speaking about the case with a friend and fellow researcher. He will take us through his thoughts on the FBI files released this past year.Read along with the FBI files here: https://vault.fbi.gov/speedway-indiana-burger-chef/speedway-indiana-burger-chef-part-01/viewOur previous talk with Hank: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/dd25e41b-658d-478b-9790-345d43f32930Check out our talk with Todd McComas about the robbery gang theory here: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/8cb56999-4c1a-4997-8ada-f58fa785469bCheck out our interview with Chris Davis of the 3C podcast on the Crabtree family angle: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/90a9164b-b399-4cc5-a1d3-125de4fd31d6Follow the Murder Sheet on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd 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.

17 Nov 202349min

On November 17, 1978, four young workers vanished from a fast food restaurant in Speedway, Indiana. Two days later, their bodies were found in the woods of Johnson County. The Burger Chef murders remain unsolved to this day. We still don't know who killed employees Jayne Friedt, Ruth Shelton, Danny Davis, and Mark Flemmonds, or why. It has been 45 years.In this episode of "You Never Can Forget," we'll be speaking about the case with a friend and fellow researcher. He will take us through his thoughts on the FBI files released this past year.Read along with the FBI files here: https://vault.fbi.gov/speedway-indiana-burger-chef/speedway-indiana-burger-chef-part-01/viewOur previous talk with Hank: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/dd25e41b-658d-478b-9790-345d43f32930Check out True Crime Garage’s coverage of the Boardman murders here: https://truecrimegarage.com/blogs/true-crime-garage/posts/6935507/the-boardman-murders-part-1-567Check out our coverage of the Laurel Jean Mitchell homicide here: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet?q=laurel%20jean%20mitchellCheck out our episode covering the murder case involving Kevin Flemmonds: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/7c947404-97a9-438c-85cf-a7b52eec5834Check out Darren Gibson’s Burger Chef podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-burger-chef-podcast/id1565678862Check out our interview with Kirk Thompson: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/59d39be4-5f2c-47b0-bdc1-cd6943cc77feCheck out our interview with Mary Rein: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/ce72c240-28b4-40d7-9dc3-a59a24d1d1daCheck out our interview with Brian Kring: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/c92bc2bd-11dd-4fe4-8cd3-7437fda00c34Our episode on the issues with the Indiana State Police’s handling of the Burger Chef case file: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/840bb3d2-6bbd-4877-8c45-447fb6bbd7f2Follow the Murder Sheet on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd 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.

16 Nov 20231h 1min

Richard Allen's team of attorneys filed with the Indiana Supreme Court on November 6, 2023 and made three requests.1) That Allen's former defense team, Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin, be reinstated to the case.2) That Judge Frances Gull be removed from the case.3) That Allen be granted a trial within 70 days of the other requests being granted.What does all of this mean? What are the chances that the requests will be granted?Shay Hughes, or the Hoosier Public Defender, was kind enough to talk with us and help us sort it all out.Follow the Hoosier Public Defender on Twitter at @publicdefender_ or on Instagram at @hoosierpublicdefender. 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.

14 Nov 202341min

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover.In this episode, we will cover the Wisconsin stalking case of Steven James Weis, the Michigan slaying of Dr. Devon Hoover, the Florida conspiracy to kill Jared Bridegan, the University of Idaho quadruple homicide, the Long Island Serial Killer case, and the Delphi murders. We'll also talk about the mystery of Abraham Lincoln's birth date. Newsday report on Rex Heuermann’s wife Asa Ellerup’s jail visitations: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-hvtijno3Fox News report on Rodney Harrison’s sudden resignations: https://www.foxnews.com/us/police-commissioner-helped-catch-gilgo-beach-serial-murder-suspect-announces-surprise-resignationAction News Jax on Jose Baez’s involvement in the Gardner case: https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/duval-county/jared-bridegan-murder-ex-wife-shanna-gardner-appears-court-alongside-attorney-jose-baez/BCSCFZJI25B4NFGNM32WH6OXV4/ClickonDetroit’s coverage of the Devon Hoover case: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/11/03/detroit-neurosurgeon-murder-investigation-could-conclude-very-soon-police-chief-says/Our coverage of Devon Hoover: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/a849359f-523b-42c4-bd75-54bff9206cabSend 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.

10 Nov 202334min

Richard Allen's team of attorneys filed with the Indiana Supreme Court on November 6, 2023 and made three requests.1) That Allen's former defense team, Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin, be reinstated to the case.2) That Judge Frances Gull be removed from the case.3) That Allen be granted a trial within 70 days of the other requests being granted.What does all of this mean? What are the chances that the requests will be granted?Brett and Alice, the hosts of The Prosecutors podcast, were kind enough to talk with us and help us sort it all out.You can find out more about Brett and Alice — and their podcast — at https://prosecutorspodcast.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.

7 Nov 20231h 5min