Grief, Suspicion and Murder - June 19 2025

May 5th: Paula Hounslea's Body Found (2012) Sometimes it seems like police know who the killer is but don’t have enough evidence to bring forth charges. At least, not enough to ensure a conviction. On May 5th 2012 a woman disappeared and, though it seems like police have a good idea of who might be responsible, the only people arrested had to be let go without any charges. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Paula_Hounslea, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2158934/Daughter-woman-charred-bones-years-disappeared-arrested-suspicion-murder.html, https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/evidence-revealed-mystery-death-liverpool-7035646, https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/inquest-paula-hounslea-death-adjourned-6856142, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-19330733, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/mhqz6t/the_disappearance_and_death_of_paula_hounslea_the/, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/paula-hounslea-murder-her-daughter-was-one-882400, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/paula-hounslea-death-body-of-mum-833116 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Maj 20247min

May 4th: Kent State Massacre (1970) Some true crime events are historical in nature due, in large part, to their connections with politics. Today’s story is one of those events. On May 4th 1970 an event took place during the height of war protests and cost 4 young students their lives. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings, https://www.kent.edu/may-4-historical-accuracy, https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/kent-state-shooting, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/national-guard-kills-four-at-kent-state, https://www.britannica.com/event/Kent-State-shootings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Maj 202419min

May 3rd: Suzy Lamplugh Born (1961) Sometimes there is a clear answer to a case but, for one reason or another, the evidence isn’t enough to land a conviction. On May 3rd 1961 a young woman was born who would, at the age of 25, suddenly disappear while in the company of a mystery man. A man who, police are certain, they have identified but have never been able to convict for her abduction and murder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Suzy_Lamplugh, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/main-suspect-suzy-lamplugh-murder-27214138, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/suzy-lamplughs-disappearance-familys-last-27219878, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/disappearance-of-suzy-lamplugh, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/suzy-lamplugh-killer-prison-deathbed-b2099674.html, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1515149/suzy-lamplugh-estate-agent-disappear-trust-2018-search/, https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/13/prime-suspect-in-1986-murder-of-suzy-lamplugh-is-on-his-deathbed-16816058/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Maj 202420min

May 2nd: John Battaglia Kills (2001) Revenge can be incredibly deadly. On May 2nd 2001 two young girls suffered at the hands of a man who they loved dearly. A man who wanted revenge and let that overpower his paternal instincts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Battaglia, https://www.texastribune.org/2018/02/01/dallas-man-who-killed-his-daughters-set-again-execution/, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42910629, https://www.dallasnews.com/news/courts/2018/02/02/john-battaglia-taunts-ex-wife-before-being-executed-for-killing-their-girls-while-she-listened-in-horror/, https://www.themarshallproject.org/next-to-die/tx/10auu4ng, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/battaglia-john-david.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Maj 202410min

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1 Maj 20244min

May 1st: Kay Wenal Killed(2008) Money can’t buy everything. On May 1st 2008 a wealthy, beautiful, and beloved woman was killed inside her home in a case that remains a mystery to this day. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2170746/Kay-Wenal-murder-Police-discover-pictures-killer-threatening-letter-cold-case.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-help-solve-this-case-who-killed-kay-wenal/, https://www.oxygen.com/the-dna-of-murder-with-paul-holes/crime-news/paul-holes-tries-track-down-eva-kay-wenal-killer, https://www.wtvr.com/2017/01/27/48-hours-who-killed-kay-wenal-gwinnett-county-georgia, https://www.ajc.com/news/local/killer-confession-letter-released-2008-cold-case/tpbOYeNtkiNkwTGapsbwTK/, https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/archive/years-later-clues-emerge-questions-remain-in-slaying-of-millionaires-wife/article_bf4b49b5-bbd1-5297-9351-2c79da0740aa.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Maj 202414min

April 30th: Antoinette Frank Born (1971) Some people aren’t meant to protect and serve. On April 30th 1971 a young woman was born who had dreams of becoming a police officer. Dreams she achieved but then used to commit a truly terrible crime. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoinette_Frank, https://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/frank-antoinette.htm, https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/appeal-of-killer-nopd-cop-antoinette-franks-accomplice-sent-back-to-la-supreme-court/article_c5189d09-9059-53c4-9508-00c5d2154669.html, https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/new-orleans-police-officer-charged-with-killing-cop-2-others/article_32b7626d-3309-5fa4-b1e1-853f5e709c25.html, https://mycrimelibrary.com/antoinette-frank-women-on-death-row/, https://www.wdsu.com/article/rogers-lacaze-antoinette-franks-co-conspirator-no-longer-on-death-row-after-resentencing/30222316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Apr 202419min

April 29th: 2011 Hectorville Siege (2011) Gun laws differ from state to state and country to country but, we hope, that those laws are each put in place to protect the innocent. On April 29th 2011 a tragic event occurred in South Australia that saw many wondering how the killer managed to get his hands on the murder weapon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Hectorville_siege, https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/siege-at-hectorville-ends-with-man-suspected-of-shooting-three-dead-arrested/news-story/2e9a4fc70746b30fa32c6c512b358607, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/corbo-donato-anthony.htm, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-30/man-who-shot-three-people-applies-for-release/100418208, https://www.smh.com.au/national/siege-neighbour-charged-with-triple-murder-20110429-1e022.html, https://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/armed-siege-near-primary-school/news-story/e94887640a552550397f4b5d94b065f4, https://www.smh.com.au/national/three-dead-in-adelaide-siege-20110429-1dzgk.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Apr 20246min