The Murder of Velda Chimoni

We interviewed family law attorney Patricia McKinnon about the ins-and-outs of family law — and why it can be heartbreaking and dangerous.Check out the Super Lawyers Magazine article about Patricia here: https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/indiana/what-would-patty-do/Here are some links regarding what we talked about on today’s show:A USA Today report on the murder plot story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/06/29/attorney-alleged-murder-plot/29487509/A CBS4Indy report on the murder plot story: https://cbs4indy.com/news/woman-sentenced-to-27-years-for-bizarre-murder-plot-targeting-noblesville-attorney/An Indiana Lawyer report about a murder involving an attorney: https://www.theindianalawyer.com/articles/24597-attorney-killed-by-husbandA 21AliveNews article about a murder involving an attorney: https://www.21alivenews.com/2024/02/05/allen-county-public-defenders-office-mourning-loss-colleague-killed-grabill/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.We report on some scary cases and deal with some frankly pretty scary people. Like getting threatened, even getting death threats, forces you to think about how safe you really are.That’s why we’re grateful for our long-term sponsor Simplisafe. Simplisafe is a home security system that delivers, and gives us peace of mind. That’s priceless.What I love about Simplisafe is that it's great for every stage of life. Renting? No worries, you won't need drills. Homeowners can rest assured that there are no sneaky fees or contracts. They meet you where you are.Plus, they're proactive. Once your home is broken into, that shatters your sense of peace and security. Simplisafe seeks to prevent that from even happening. If their agents catch a lurker, they switch on the spotlights and tell the guy to beat it. No break in, no worries. There's a reason CNEt named them the best home security system of 25. Their AI-powered cameras and live monitoring agents can help prevent problems before they even happen!Visit SIMPLISAFE dot com slash MSHEET to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. That’s SIMPLISAFE dot com slash MSHEET. There’s no safe like SimpliSafe®.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Juli 1h 38min

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on July 11, 2025.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'll talk about cases from Australia, Indiana, Utah, Michigan and Connecticut.ABC’s report on Erin Patterson and the “mushroom case” : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-07/erin-patterson-guilty-murder-verdict-death-cap-mushroom-lunch/105458058WSFB’s report on the Raul Valle case:https://www.wfsb.com/2025/07/09/deadlocked-jury-continues-deliberations-teen-prep-school-party-murder/The CT Post on the Raul Valle case https://www.ctpost.com/connecticut/article/shelton-raul-valle-james-mcgrath-trial-07-01-25-20402207.phpKSL’s report on the murder of Jessica Lyman:https://www.ksl.com/article/51341744/this-is-a-murder-story-warrants-detail-items-note-found-in-home-where-mother-son-were-killedThe Herald Extra on the Jessica Lyman murder:https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/jul/08/unsealed-search-warrants-reveal-new-details-in-the-deaths-of-a-saratoga-springs-mother-and-son/WWMT on the resentencing of the killer of Rose Larner:https://wwmt.com/news/local/john-ortiz-kehoe-michigan-resentencing-rose-larner-murder-flesh-bones-crime-police-david-gilbert-court-legislation-public-safety-kalamazoo-countyPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.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.

11 Juli 1h 8min

On November 16, 1959, National Airlines Flight 967 took off from Tampa, Florida. The aircraft never made it to its destination: New Orleans, Louisiana. It went down over the Gulf of Mexico. All 42 souls on board died in the crash.Was this a freak tragedy? Or something far more sinister?Author Jerry Jamison covers the case in his latest book. We interviewed him about the twisty case in this episode.Read Vanishing Act: A Crashed Airliner, Faked Death, and Backroom Abortions by Jerry Jamison — support your local bookstores and order here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/vanishing-act-a-crashed-airliner-a-faked-death-and-backroom-abortions-jerry-jamison/21671581?ean=9798881802936&next=tFollow Jerry Jamison on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerryjamisonauthor/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.It’s hot enough this summer. Don’t get steamed over your wireless bill. In the past, our wireless bill has sometimes made us feel burned. It’s so expensive and you’re not always getting the best service. So we made the switch to Mint Mobile. We’re true crime podcasters doing journalism on crime cases. We are on our phones a lot, talking to sources, experts, and more. With Mint Mobile, we’ve gotten better coverage for less money. Check them out. All their plans boast unlimited talk and text and high-speed data from the nation's largest 5G network. We use Mint, and you should too. I am very happy with the service. There’s nothing worse than a dropped call when you’re having an important or sensitive work conversation. So we appreciate that Mint Mobile offers such high quality services for significantly less money. Saving more money allows us to put more money into our business, or our endless Pacer scrolling, or purchasing lots of court filings. Going with Mint Mobile is a no brainer for us at the Murder Sheet. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MINT MOBILE dot com slash MSHEET. That’s MINT MOBILE dot com slash MSHEET.Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Juli 1h 19min

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on July 4, 2025.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'll talk about cases from Alabama, Idaho, Missouri, and Ohio, as well as nation-wide, across the United States of America.Associated Press's reporting on the murders of Idaho firefighters John Morrison and Frank Harwood and the wounding of David Tysdal: https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2025/07/01/idaho-ambush-suspect-wess-roley/Fox 11's reporting on the murders of Idaho firefighters John Morrison and Frank Harwood and the wounding of David Tysdal: https://fox11online.com/news/local/neenah-high-school-alum-among-firefighters-killed-in-idaho-ambush-frank-harwood-wisconsin-coeur-dalene-kootenai-county-battalion-john-morrison-wess-roley-brush-fire-dave-tysdalThe Spokesman-Review's reporting on the murders of Idaho firefighters John Morrison and Frank Harwood and the wounding of David Tysdal: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/jun/30/suspect-in-idaho-firefighter-killings-identified-a/Fox News's report on the charges against Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson in the deaths of Ricky Johnson, David Harrington, and Clayton McGeeney: https://www.foxnews.com/us/kansas-city-chiefs-fans-deaths-prosecutors-seek-tougher-chargesUSA Today's report on the charges against Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson in the deaths of Ricky Johnson, David Harrington, and Clayton McGeeney:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/27/kansas-city-chiefs-fans-death-murder-charge/84387725007/People's report on the charges against Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson in the deaths of Ricky Johnson, David Harrington, and Clayton McGeeney: https://people.com/why-chiefs-fans-friend-is-now-charged-with-murder-exclusive-quotes-11763812The Sandusky Register's report on the case of true crime podcaster Ashli Ford and her attorney: https://sanduskyregister.com/news/595034/attorney-switches-sides/The Sandusky Register's report on the case of true crime podcaster Ashli Ford: https://sanduskyregister.com/news/594351/state-opposes-podcasters-motion/The Norwalk Reflector's report on the case of true crime podcaster Ashli Ford: https://norwalkreflector.com/news/589011/podcaster-takes-witness-stand/The opinion on the Michael Sockwell case in the murder of Isaiah Harris the United States Court of Appeals For the Eleventh Circuit: https://media.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/files/202313321.pdfWSFA's reporting on the Michael Sockwell case in the murder of Isaiah Harris: https://www.wsfa.com/2025/07/01/alabama-death-row-inmate-convicted-murder-for-hire-granted-retrial-after-3-decades/NPR's report on falling murder rates: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/30/nx-s1-5448852/murders-down-nationwide-covidPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.We love mysteries and puzzles here at the Murder Sheet. We also love delicious baked goods.And pandas!So the wonderful game Cookie Jam is right up our alley. Cookie Jam is a match 3 game that has already attracted millions of players. Match three cookies or pieces of candy and solve the board! Advance through thousands of levels with Chef Panda and his panda family! You deserve a treat! Join over 100 million match-3 players and download Cookie Jam today! I really enjoy playing because I love the satisfying feeling of figuring out a puzzle, of matching the cookies, and getting sweet prizes as I advance. It always brightens our moods a bit, and gives us something to do when we're on hold on a call to get case records, or other dead time like that.Master over 11,000 levels of tasty cookie and candy puzzles as you match, pop, blast, connect, swap, and crush your way to match-3 victory. Download Cookie Jam for free and play now!Get Cookie Jam on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cookie-jam-match-3-games/id727296976Get Cookie Jam on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sgn.cookiejam.gp&hl=en_US&pli=1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Juli 55min

Correction: In most capital cases, the jury decides whether or not a convict gets the death penalty, not the judge. Only a few states ever allow judges to override a jury and order the death penalty. Bryan Kohberger is accused of murdering University of Idaho students Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. He just pleaded guilty to their murders, as part of a plea deal. We watched the hearing and will talk about it now.NewsNation's reporting: https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/bryan-kohberger-plea-deal/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.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.

2 Juli 35min

Bryan Kohberger is accused of murdering University of Idaho students Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. And now he is reportedly pleading guilty to their murders, as part of a plea deal.Judge Steven Hippler issued several crucial orders today regarding third party suspects and a possible continuance.NewsNation's reporting: https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/bryan-kohberger-plea-deal/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.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.

1 Juli 34min

Bryan Kohberger is accused of murdering University of Idaho students Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. Judge Steven Hippler issued several crucial orders today regarding third party suspects and a possible continuance.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.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.

30 Juni 1h 15min