158: Murder and Sickness - October 8 2019 - Today in True Crime

January 5th: Mystery of Room 1046 (1935) Some mysteries may never be solved. That, however, adds to their intrigue. On January 5th 1935 a man was found inside a hotel and began a mystery that, along with many twists and turns, has never been solved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Artemus_Ogletree, https://allthatsinteresting.com/room-1046-murder-roland-t-owen, https://medium.com/unfiltered-by-e-b-johnson/the-mystery-of-room-1046-98acd1d177fb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Jan 202423min

January 4th: William Goebel Born (1856) Sometimes, being the champion of the people can place you in the crosshairs of dangerous individuals. On January 4th 1856 a man was born who would, in some circles, become an incredibly popular politician. A job he got by doing anything that was necessary and making enemies along the way. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Goebel, https://www.neh.gov/humanities/2013/julyaugust/feature/the-late-governor-goebel, https://kynghistory.ky.gov/Our-History/History-of-the-Guard/Pages/Governor-Goebel's-Assassination.aspx, https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/the-murder-of-kentucky-governor-william-goebel-1900/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Jan 202414min

January 3rd: Kirstin Lobato Released (2018) We talk a lot about how dangerous desperation can be but, usually, we are talking about how it drives a person to kill. But, what happens when it is the police who are filled with that same level of desperation? On January 3rd 2018 a woman’s life was forever changed after over a decade behind bars for a crime that, police were absolutely certain, she committed. https://innocenceproject.org/cases/kirstin-blaise-lobato/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trials_of_Kirstin_Lobato, http://forejustice.org/db/Lobato--Kirstin-Blaise-.html, https://www.injusticeanywhere.net/kirstin-lobato-case-overview/, https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/update-da-dna-kirstin-lobato-murder-case/, https://www.today.com/news/how-kirstin-blaise-lobato-rebuilding-her-life-after-being-wrongly-t129674, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Jan 202410min

January 2nd: Stacey Gage’s Body Found (2008) Sometimes a profile can help to catch a dangerous killer. That’s only if, however, the profile is correct. On January 2nd 2008 the body of a young woman was found and connected to the crimes of an unknown serial killer. A man who may have been captured earlier had the investigator’s profile been correct.  *Suggested by Perrie Susman* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hayes_(serial_killer), https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/courts/2022/02/22/accused-daytona-beach-serial-killer-trial-jury-deliberations-underway/6891049001/, https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/robert-hayes-florida-suspect-serial-killer-daytona-beach/1935019/, https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/03/02/man-who-killed-3-women-in-daytona-beach-to-soon-learn-his-fate/, https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/robert-tyrone-hayes/daytona-beach-serial-killer-sentenced-to-serve-three-consecutive-life-sentences-behind-bars/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Jan 202410min

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1 Jan 20244min

January 1st: Christina Karlsen Dies(1991) The New Year is a chance for a fresh start. A time where you feel renewed and ready to tackle another year. On January 1st 1991 a young mother had that chance ripped away from her when a mysterious fire started in her home. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/karl-karlsen-killed-wife-christina-son-levi-for-insurance-payout, https://www.oxygen.com/accident-suicide-or-murder/crime-news/karl-karlsen-killed-wife-christina-son-levi, https://abcnews.go.com/US/daughters-losing-mother-brother-dad-killed-insurance-payouts/story?id=71029005, https://www.the-sun.com/news/5690946/karl-karlsen-murder-wife-son-motive/, https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2020/03/karl-karlsen-who-killed-son-for-money-will-spend-life-in-prison-for-wifes-murder.html, https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/02/06/karlsen-wife-son-murder/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/nbc-dateline-what-happened-christina-karlsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Jan 202412min

December 31st: Paul Michael Stephani's First Attack (1980) Some cases are so strange that they forever remain at the forefront of true crime history. On December 31st 1980 a young woman was attacked and became the first victim of a very strange, and unique, serial killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Michael_Stephani, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Paul_Michael_Stephani, https://www.ranker.com/list/paul-michael-stephani-facts/nathan-gibson, https://www.oxygen.com/mark-of-a-killer/crime-news/weepy-voiced-killer-paul-michael-stephani-report-murders, https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/stephani-paul.htm, https://thecinemaholic.com/is-paul-michael-stephani-dead-or-alive-how-did-he-die/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Dec 202312min

December 30th: Setagaya Family Murder (2000) The holidays are a time for joy, loved ones, and celebrations. It’s not a time one usually associates with family annihilation. On December 30th 2000 a family was brutally slain in a case that remains a mystery today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setagaya_family_murder, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/jan/07/jonathanwatts.theobserver, https://unresolved.me/the-setagaya-murders, https://japantoday.com/category/crime/Police-seek-public%E2%80%99s-help-over-Setagaya-family-murders-in-2000, https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14085667, https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/what-we-really-know-about-the-setagaya-family-murder-a87389875e71, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Dec 202311min