Episode 116: The Murder of Kirsten Costas

Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open.  From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts

1 Maj 6min

In October of 1983 Detectives were stumped by the brutal murder of 33 year old Rozanne Gailiunas. I would take years of drama, another murder attempt, and loss to bring this case to a close. And trust us, you will not see this twist coming... Hello Everyone! We still are releasing our old Patreon Episodes for the month of April because of the arrival of our beautiful baby girl. We will be able to our regular schedule and release an episode on May 4th. Sources: Open Secrets by Carlton Stowers Macmillan Publishers 2002 Abilene Reporter - 22 May 1994 https://www.newspapers.com/image/765266883/?terms=rozanne%20gailiunas&match=1 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218519948/peter-gailiunas https://lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2014/03/18/true-crime-lake-highlands-mom-hit-man/ https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Joy-Davis-Aylor

27 Apr 2h 2min

** We are releasing a past patreon episode in place of a new episode as promised. Pray for us as we are deep in the newborn trenches** The crimes of the man who was given the moniker of Mr. Cruel have been emblazoned in the minds of the residents of the greater Melbourne area for almost four decades now. We do not know if the man who inflicted so much pain into the lives of so many will ever be caught, but we do know the hunt for him will never stop. Sources https://melbinmarvels.com/2021/01/26/mr-cruel-serial-rapist-and-murderer-overview-of-case/ https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mr-cruels-victim-sharon-wills-wants-closure-after-childhood-abduction/news-story/5a7d31b10436dc70b8d47ccb4810a4fe https://melbinmarvels.com/2021/09/04/the-abduction-of-sharon-wills/ https://www.google.com/search?q=sunrise+on+december+27+1988+ringwood+austalia&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS789US789&oq=sunrise+on+december+27+1988+ringwood+austalia&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i10.17560j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://allthatsinteresting.com/mr-cruel https://melbinmarvels.com/2021/02/24/mr-cruel-2-the-lower-plenty-attack/ https://melbinmarvels.com/2022/01/20/the-abduction-of-nicola-lynas https://www.newspapers.com/image/120653574/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/22082407/ https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8c5f843543b740bc96d972e9519ea122 https://whoismrcruel.com/suspects/ Mr. Cruel | The Mystery Murderer of Melbourne (Phyllis Chan’s plea is the first clip in doc.) Hunting Mr. Cruel

7 Apr 2h 27min

During a bitterly cold day on January 30, 2002 a man was witnessed by multiple people running for his life while his hands were restrained with duct tape. Unfortunately, no one called the police. The following day he was found murdered in a car on the busy Las Vegas Blvd. Join me as I tell John just what happened to Richard Carno.  Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/150826370/?match=1&terms=richard%20carno https://www.sevenhillsbi.com/about/las-vegas-community-resources/vegas-suicide-rates/#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20in%202008%2C%20National,higher%20than%20for%20those%20who https://lasvegassun.com/news/2004/jan/22/siblings-facing-off-against-each-other-in-murder-t/ Access to local newspapers through Newspapers.com

29 Mars 1h 15min

In the summer of 1990 the bar scene of Bellevue Washington was being stalked by a sadistic killer. Join me for part two of our two part episode as I tell John how this monster was caught. Sources: https://law.justia.com/cases/washington/supreme-court/1994/60673-1-1.html https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8158272_The_Rarity_of_Unusal_Dispositions_of_Victim_Bodies_Staging_and_Posing https://www.newspapers.com/image/738777312/?match=1&terms=Mary%20Ann%20Pohlreich The News Tribune, Article by Michael Gilbert dated 1/10/1991 accessed through Newspapers.com  The News Tribune, Article by the Associated Press 10/14/94 accessed through Newspapers.com

11 Mars 49min

In the summer of 1990 the bar scene of Bellevue Washington was being stalked by a sadistic killer. Join me for part one of our two part episode as I tell John just what this monster did. (Part two will be released on Tuesday). Sources: https://law.justia.com/cases/washington/supreme-court/1994/60673-1-1.html https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8158272_The_Rarity_of_Unusal_Dispositions_of_Victim_Bodies_Staging_and_Posing https://www.newspapers.com/image/738777312/?match=1&terms=Mary%20Ann%20Pohlreich The News Tribune, Article by Micheal Gilbert dated 1/10/1991 accessed through Newspapers.com  The News Tribune, Article by the Associated Press 10/14/94 accessed through Newspapers.com

9 Mars 55min

In late September of 2015 Joseph Smedley was reported missing from the off campus house he shared with his fraternity brothers. The investigation that will follow will make you question everything except for the dedication and commitment his sister had to get answers for her little brother.  Sources: Walnut street and 7th location Distance from walnut and 7th to Griffy Lake Distance from Griffy Lake to Old State Rd 37 https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/in-depth/news/crime/2022/11/08/iu-students-body-found-in-lake-2015-coverage-of-joseph-smedleys-death/69626638007/ https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-mystery/an-indiana-family-still-wants-answers-in-a-young-mans-mysterious-death https://gordie.studenthealth.virginia.edu/learn/hazing-education/alcohol-hazing#:~:text=Since%20January%202000%2C%20over%20100,substance%20use%2C%20nearly%20always%20alcohol. http://www.hazemovie.com/ https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/iu-president-issues-statement-on-student-deaths https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-mystery/an-indiana-family-still-wants-answers-in-a-young-mans-mysterious-death Access to local and nationwide newspapers through Newspapers.com

23 Feb 1h 34min

Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult. Follow Crime House True Crime Stories — a Crime House Original — wherever you listen to podcasts.

17 Feb 6min