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In the true crime space, we have noticed the creep of misinformation and conspiratorial thinking. It's not always easy to spot, though. Critical thinking can help us all engage better with stories about law and crime. But how can we start engaging in critical thinking around our favorite genre? Today's guest, Dr. Steven Novella, can help. Dr. Novella is a clinical neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine. He's also one of the hosts of the podcast The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe. We'll talk to him about how to spot a con job, our adversarial criminal justice system, Occam's razor, and the appeal of conspiracy theories. Learn more about Dr. Novella and his podcast The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe here: https://www.theskepticsguide.org/Check out the Science-Based Medicine website here: https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/The Skeptics' Guide to the Future: What Yesterday's Science and Science Fiction Tell Us about the World of Tomorrow by Dr. Steven Novella, Jay Novella, and Bob Novella: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-skeptics-guide-to-the-future-what-yesterday-s-science-and-science-fiction-tell-us-about-the-world-of-tomorrow-steven-novella/18588557?ean=9781538709542Read the other book from the Novella brothers: The Skeptics' Guide to the Future: What Yesterday's Science and Science Fiction Tell Us about the World of Tomorrow: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-skeptics-guide-to-the-future-what-yesterday-s-science-and-science-fiction-tell-us-about-the-world-of-tomorrow-steven-novella/18588557?ean=9781538709542Read the other books that Dr. Novella mentioned!The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-demon-haunted-world-science-as-a-candle-in-the-dark-ann-druyan/6315853?ean=9780345409461Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time by Michael Shermer: https://bookshop.org/p/books/why-people-believe-weird-things-pseudoscience-superstition-and-other-confusions-of-our-time-michael-shermer/11054136?ean=9780805070897Nonsense on Stilts by Massimo Pigliucci: https://bookshop.org/p/books/nonsense-on-stilts-massimo-pigliucci/8283291?ean=9780226495996Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.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 20241h 4min

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover.Today on The Cheat Sheet, we'll talk about a decades-old homicide that has only recently been uncovered in New York's Putnam county, an infamous Tennessee murder where a witness recently made unsworn statements recanting his testimony, a video game dispute spanning New Jersey and Floria that ended in attempted murder, and a case in Australia involving a predator manipulating images of victims into revenge pornography — even going as far as naming the women he forced into his rape fantasies. The press release from the New York State Police on Karen Angelillo Ramsey: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/human-remains-found-pattersonCoverage from the Albany Times-Union on the Karen Angelillo Ramsey case: https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/karen-ramsey-deed-signature-missing-person-19514563.phpWe also relied on reporting on Karen Angelillo Ramsey from the Reporter-Dispatch of White Plains, New York and The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader via Newspapers.comIf you have a specific tip and relevant information for New York State Police on Karen Angelillo, her life, and her death, call 845-677-7300.Reporting from ABC News on the recent updates on Jason Autry and the case of Zachary Adams, who was convicted of murdering Holly Bobo: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/holly-bobo-murder-case-returns-court-7-years-111138040Reporting from News Channel 5 on the recent updates on Jason Autry and the case of Zachary Adams, who was convicted of murdering Holly Bobo:https://www.newschannel5.com/news/judge-to-decide-soon-on-whether-holly-bobo-killer-gets-new-trialReporting from the Associated Press on the recent updates on Jason Autry and the case of Zachary Adams, who was convicted of murdering Holly Bobo: https://apnews.com/article/tennessee-holly-bobo-murder-witness-sentenced-f5f1d8eabb04a51aacc0a1ec27f1d8efThe Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s coverage of the Andrew Hayler case: https://amp.abc.net.au/article/104005942Coverage from the SBS World News — or the Special Broadcasting Service in Australia — on the the Andrew Hayler case: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/man-jailed-for-sharing-digitally-altered-photos-of-women-he-knew-on-porn-site/jwxf4frp7#Coverage from the Guardian on the Andrew Hayler case: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/21/sydney-bartender-andrew-thomas-hayler-jailed-sharing-photos-colleagues-porn-site-ntwnfbA helpful link for the the Australasian Legal Information Institute from one of our listeners for anyone looking to learn more about Australian law: the https://austlii.edu.au/Coverage from NBC News on Edward Kang's violent attack on a fellow gamer in Florida: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-accused-attempted-murder-hammer-attack-online-gaming-argument-rcna158857Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.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.

28 Juni 202448min

Karen Read is accused of murdering John O'Keefe. Her murder trial has attracted much speculation, social media sleuthing, and attention, and it will be coming to a close shortly. To unpack all of this, we spoke to an online commentator who is upset that the victim and his family have been abused by a vitriolic, toxic community that has cropped up around the case. Follow Julie on the platform formerly known as Twitter: https://x.com/JulieCar94Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.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.

25 Juni 20241h 3min

IGGNite DNA Founders Nancy Landini and Lisa Needler are back to speak about a case in Fort Wayne, Indiana that they helped to solve. In 1992, a construction worker found the dead body of a young pregnant woman in a house under renovation. Recently, Nancy and Lisa worked with local authorities to identify her as Tabetha Ann Murlin. They'll share that story, along with other topics around investigative genealogy, in their conversation with The Murder Sheet. Check out IGGNite DNA’s website here: https://iggnitedna.com/Check out IGGNite DNA’s fundraiser here: https://givebutter.com/Iv5J9e Read the Journal Gazette’s write-up of the Tabetha Ann Murlin case here: https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/mary-jane-doe-identified-as-fort-wayne-woman-after-32-year-investigation/article_4eaf1a50-cc21-11ee-b6d1-c793e6ce6fe9.htmlRead the Doe Network’s entry on Tabetha Murlin’s case: https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1541ufin.htmlGet involved with End the Backlog here: https://www.endthebacklog.org/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much to our sponsor VIIA Hemp! These folks make delectable gummies for you to enjoy, of the THC and THC-free CBD and CBN varieties. We love the CBD and CBN options. There’s something for everyone, whether you want to relax, get high, become more productive, or boost your sleep routine. VIIA’s got you covered, whatever mood you’re trying to create. These gummies are delicious and legal to ship to all 50 states.If you’re like us you might need some help settling down at night, to go to sleep. We can be downright jittery down after a day spent running down disturbing stories about crime. We've found Zen a nice THC-free option. The CBN and CBD help me unwind as we try to catch some zs. VIIA’s New Dreams formulations also can help with sleep. They allow for a fully customizable sleep journey, featuring 2, 5, and 10mg options, depending on the strength you’re seeking. VIIA’s great because their gummies are not one size fits all. You can buy gummies to enhance your pleasure, to microdose, to focus on work, or just to enjoy!Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code MSHEET to receive 15% off + one free sample of their award-winning gummies. (21+). That’s V-I-I-A-HEMP.COM & use code MSHEET at checkout. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Get the rest you deserve with Dreams from VIIA.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.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.

25 Juni 202434min

We spoke to Brett and Alice from The Prosecutors about some concerning trends in true crime.Check out The Prosecutors and Legal Briefs wherever you listen to podcasts: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The truth will set you free. We live by that on the Murder Sheet. We’re always look to get at the truth when we cover criminal cases — parsing through legal documents and stories from survivors, detectives, and attorneys to get the full picture. So you can imagine why we love to listen to Brittani Ard’s quest for the truth on new podcast "You Probably Think This Story's About You.” Britt is all about getting an answer to a deeply personal question: What if the person you thought was your soulmate never really existed?After a chance meeting on the Hinde dating app, man name Canaan stole Britt’s heart. She fell hard for him. But he ended up dragging her into a web of lies. The Canaan she came to love was an invention. A ghost. Britt’s journey to piece together this disturbing mystery isn’t just compelling. It’s a raw look at self-discovery, and the power of coming together to form a community through shared grief and trauma. Listen and follow You Probably Think This Story’s About You wherever you listen to podcasts.Website: https://brittaniard.com/ Social Media Links: @Brittani.Ard on all platforms See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Juni 20241h 9min

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 of The Cheat Sheet, we will talk about two Maryland cases, a case in Texas, and a case in Kentucky. CBS News’s coverage of the arrest of Eugene Teodor Gligor for the murder of Leslie Preer: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maryland-cold-case-arrest-eugene-gligor-victim-daughter-dated-suspect/The Baltimore Sun’s coverage of genetic genealogy: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/06/20/rachel-morin-genetic-genealogy-dna/WMAR 2ABC News Baltimore’s coverage of Victor Martinez-Hernandez’s extradition: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/rachel-morins-alleged-killer-is-being-extradited-maryland-5-days-after-arrestFox 5 DC’s coverage of Rachel Morin’s family’s reaction to the arrest: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/rachel-morin-murder-suspect-responsible-death-maryland-mom-extraditedKHOU-11’s coverage of the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/12-year-old-girl-found-in-houston-creek-identified-w-rankin-rd/285-0b18ca6d-3857-41f5-9006-42840bd9e36fKHOU-11’s report on surveillance video of Jocelyn Nungaray with a suspect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM2RlIJZ0fMClick 2 Houston‘s coverage of the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/06/20/persons-of-interest-linked-to-jocelyn-nungarys-murder-in-north-houston-detained-by-police/The Lexington Herald-Leader’s coverage of the death of Tammy Botkin and the controversy around Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman: https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article289339310.htmlSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.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.

21 Juni 202435min

Today, as part of our new occasional series The Fentanyl Files, we’re going to focus specifically on a the perspective of a chronic pain patient. Check out Toni Collins' TikTok here:https://www.tiktok.com/@tonicollins0024?_t=8m06CabAIxO&_r=1Check out The American Pain and Disability Foundation here: https://americanpaindisabilityfoundation.org/Check out The American Pain and Disability Foundation on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r8bdoeFzWwmuwwgx/?mibextid=WaXdOeCheck out The American Pain and Disability Foundation at the handle @apdf2020 or here: https://www.tiktok.com/@apdf2020?_t=8m05tuFactn&_r=1Check out the The Doctor Patient Forum on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/share/yBt4qNR36ESNQB9U/?mibextid=WaXdOeCheck out the The Doctor Patient Forum onTiktok @thedoctorpatientforum1: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedoctorpatientforum1?_t=8m0622DUrsZ&_r=1Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.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.

20 Juni 202441min

The defense made a filing in the Delphi case outlining why they feel Judge Frances Gull is wrong to not recuse herself. They also complain that she makes unhappy faces at them, and that she doesn't affectionately refer to them as "ding dongs." Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.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.

18 Juni 202450min