Ep. 86-Review of "The Lesson is Murder," "American Nightmare," and "They Called Him Mostly Harmless"
Renee Roberson reviews three true crime programs currently streaming on Hulu, Netflix, and Max. Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Renee's True Crime Writing Webinar: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php SkinxErin Products-Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10
16 Feb 202429min
Ep. 85-Denise Durham, Shelby Wilkie, and Marissa Carmichael
High school student Denise Durham was murdered in Hendersonville in 1981 and the man accused of the crime was her vocal instructor. What would lead an older former Broadway actor to commit such a crime? Shelby Wilkie vanished from her Hendersonville home in January 2012, leaving a 3-month-old daughter behind. Her family suspected the worst, and they were right. Twenty-five-year-old Marissa Carmichael remains missing from Greensboro after a night out with acquaintances, and the stories of what happened keep changing. Co-Writer for Denise Durham segment: Erin Settlemier Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sponsors: WOW! Women on Writing Renee's True Crime Writing Webinar-https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php SkinxErin Galentine's Day Sale Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 FOR 16 percent off your order https://shopxerin.com/
9 Feb 202430min
Ep. 84-The Business of Body Brokers
What is a body broker and why is the industry so unregulated? Is it really legal to arrange the sale of human tissue and body parts to be used for medical research? Renee takes a look at four different business owners, including one in North Carolina, who discovered this lucrative industry and took advantage of grieving families in their darkest hours. For a full list of articles related to this episode, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing
2 Feb 202438min
Ep. 83-James Chambers, Cole Thomas, and Sydney West
Renee Roberson takes a look at three unique cases from North Carolina. While a man confessed to the murder of James Chambers in 2018, his body has never been found. Investigators believe they know what happened to Cole Thomas when he went missing while traveling with co-workers through North Carolina, but a confession has yet to happen. And Chapel Hill resident Sydney West disappeared from a park near the Golden Gate Bridge Bridge after she moved there to attend college, and her parents are still searching for answers.
26 Jan 202427min
Ep. 82-Deaths Of Children with Special Needs
Renee discusses the cases of children who died as a result of controversial parenting techniques, tragic accidents, and provides an update on two South Carolina parents accused of murdering their son in 1989. Learn about true crime writing with Renee Roberson: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia
19 Jan 202429min
Ep. 81-National Stalking Awareness Month and Peggy Klinke's Story
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. In January 2003, Debbie Riddle learned her sister Peggy had been murdered by her ex-boyfriend after years of controlling behavior and incidents of stalking. She shares the story of how her sister's death changed her life and motivated her to begin advocating for change in the way law enforcement and communities handle the crime of stalking. www.stalkingmuststop.org https://www.stalkingawareness.org Renee's Story on the "Strictly Stalking" Podcast-Episode 169 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strictly-stalking/id1494237083?i=1000608351182 Cover art by Macintosh Multimedia
12 Jan 202446min
Ep. 80-The Murder at TCS Designs
On January 13, 2021, 51-year-old Michelle Marlow was murdered by a female co-worker at TCS Designs in Hickory, N.C. After the shooting, the suspect and her husband fled the area until their capture six months later, but what happened upon their return divided the community. Should the company have done more to protect their employee? We take a look at this incident and provide tips for keeping yourself safe from workplace violence. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia “Among the Stars” by AudioCoffee at Freesound.org
5 Jan 202423min
Ep. 79-The Year in Review for Missing in the Carolinas
Renee shares the most popular episodes from the year, how the podcast has changed since it first began in 2021, and where she gets her episode ideas. Additional Reading: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/lose-money-zelle-scam-your-bank-may-now-have-refund-you/KFYZ53AHTBC73LHLX5T64EFRNM/ Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Take Renee's webinar on true crime writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia
29 Dec 202335min
