The Finley Creek Jane Doe and the Disappearance of Patty Otto: A Conversation with Suzanne Timms and Mel Jederberg

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on March 21, 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 Maryland, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, and California.NJ.com's coverage of the murder of Nancy Noga and the conviction of Bruce A. Cymanski: https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2025/03/man-gets-life-for-killing-teen-in-1999-and-leaving-her-body-behind-a-nj-strip-mall.htmlMy Central Jersey's coverage of the murder of Nancy Noga and the conviction of Bruce A. Cymanski: https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/25/nj-man-writes-letter-maintaining-innocence-in-1999-sayreville-murder/80055632007/The post on Bruce A. Cymanski from Sedition Hunters: https://seditionhunters.org/bruce-a-cymanski-paymepb/Prince George Police Department's update on the murder of Kathryn Donohue and the arrest of Rodger Zodas Brown: http://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2025/03/pgpd-cold-case-unit-identifies-charges.htmlNewsweek's report on the murder of Kathryn Donohue and the arrest of Rodger Zodas Brown: https://www.newsweek.com/murder-mystery-solved-breakthrough-after-46-years-2046965?fbclid=IwY2xjawJJDYlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfJsAqzbaEFhxBzbLbWjXy3zgE2Nc1p2lab3ynRuaDj2CDG0YoxWALaY1Q_aem_EKtr-OLR2Mqa8l4g5iEFMAThe Pilot's report on the murder of Kathryn Donohue and the arrest of Rodger Zodas Brown: https://www.thepilot.com/news/suspect-in-45-year-old-murder-case-arrested-in-moore-county/article_73f4c3be-041f-11f0-80ba-1f026116663f.htmlKOB's coverage of the arrest of 13-year-old Johnathan Overbay, 15-year-old William Garcia, and an 11-year-old in the vehicular homicide of Scott Dwight Habermehl: https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/a-look-at-the-criminal-history-of-11-year-old-teen-in-custody-for-cyclists-death/https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-police-arrest-teen-bike-murder/64235109KOB's coverage of the 11-year-old accused in the vehicular homicide of Scott Dwight Habermehl: https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/a-look-at-the-criminal-history-of-11-year-old-teen-in-custody-for-cyclists-death/ABQ Raw's coverage of the arrest of 13-year-old Johnathan Overbay, 15-year-old William Garcia, and an 11-year-old in the vehicular homicide of Scott Dwight Habermehl: https://abqraw.com/post/third-scum-bag-teen-arrested-in-murder-of-beloved-scientist-cyclist/Michael Shrader's article "Risk Factors for Delinquency: An Overview" for the United States Department of Justice: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/frd030127.pdfFox 5 San Diego's coverage of the arrest of Michaela Rylaarsdam in the death of Michael Dale: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/california-woman-facing-murder-charge-after-man-dies-in-paid-fetish-encounter/The New York Post's coverage of the case of would-be-hitman Khalid Mehdiyev, who targeted Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad: https://nypost.com/2025/03/12/us-news/bumbling-hitman-botched-murder-of-iranian-american-journalist/The New York Post's coverage of the case of would-be-hitman Khalid Mehdiyev, who targeted Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad: https://nypost.com/2025/03/19/us-news/plot-to-assassinate-iranian-dissident-in-nyc-is-lie-cooked-up-by-pizza-delivery-hitman-lawyer-claims/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/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Spring’s here. 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21 Mars 45min

Liberty "Libby" German was a great kid. We spoke to Becky Patty about her granddaughter, advocacy, and more.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/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 Mars 47min

Bryan Kohberger stands charged with the murders of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves in Moscow, Idaho. In his case, the state and the defense have been going back and forth over the topic of investigative genetic genealogy. So what's the latest?Our conversation with the founders of IGGNite DNA on the Idaho case: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/96e46a83-2c64-478f-851b-d5ef24946c34Pre-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/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It's spring — it's warming up, you might be thinking about spring break and future travel plans. I know we have a few spots we'd like to go to look at historical murder sites and maybe, I don't know, relax and chill out for once? You know when we're packing up, we're going to be packing with some of our favorite Quince essentials. It's time for you to travel in style. You can get terrific luggage and tote bags from Quince. Lounge sets. Silk tops that are washable. European linen styles that are lightweight and great for spring. You can look and feel like a jet-setter without breaking the bank. Our terrific sponsor Quince prioritizes ethics — they save by partnering directly with responsible and safe factories and cutting out the middleman. And remember, Quince’s prices are fifty to eighty percent less than those of their competitors. So you’re getting some terrific pieces for less. This spring, I'll be wearing my Mongolian cashmere sweaters. They're cozy but lightweight enough for this springy weather. For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince dot com.msheet for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Mars 1h 4min

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on March 14, 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 Michigan, California, Texas and Nevada.Here is coverage from NBC News and the Daily Newson the murder of Sheryl Ferguson:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mistrial-declared-murder-trial-california-judge-accused-killing-wife-rcna195746https://www.dailynews.com/2025/03/12/we-were-just-bickering-like-lucy-and-desi-says-oc-judge-who-shot-wife-to-death/amp/Here is coverage from the Detroit Free Press, the New York Times and People magazine of 5 year old Thomas Cooper:https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2025/03/13/hyperbaric-chamber-fire-oxford-center-troy-michigan-5-year-old-thomas-cooper-death/82314003007/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/us/child-hyperbaric-chamber-death-detroit-charges.htmlhttps://people.com/thomas-cooper-hyberbaric-chamber-why-suspects-charged-murder-11694910Here is coverage from Fox News and CNN of the arrest of Victoria Goodwin for attempted murder:https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ghost-adventures-star-aaron-goodwins-wife-arrested-murder-plot-against-husbandhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/03/12/entertainment/ghost-adventures-aaron-victoria-goodwin-arrest/index.htmlHere is NBC News' coverage of the Brittany Holberg case:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/murder-conviction-texas-woman-death-row-27-years-tossed-federal-appeal-rcna196105Pre-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/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.

14 Mars 47min

In this episode, we discuss the unexpected release of the video showing Richard Allen abducting Liberty German and Abigail Williams prior to murdering them. 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/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.

13 Mars 45min

We revisit our coverage of the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves in 2022. We will talk about recent filings in the case.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/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stay hydrated. Stay healthy. When you podcast as much as we do, you learn that firsthand. We drink lots of water so we don’t sound terrible and alienate all of you good people. It’s also nice to feel hydrated and refreshed. The thing is, I’ve always encouraged Kevin to drink more water. But he’s always the guy that wants bottled water because he doesn’t like the taste of tap. Wow, so fancy. Turns out, Kevin’s pickiness may be right for a change. Research by the Environmental Working Group finds that many homes in America can have harmful contaminants in its tap water.That’s where AquaTru comes in. This 4-stage reverse osmosis water purification system will make your life so much easier and healthier and help you save a lot of money. AquaTru removes fifteen times more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters, targeting chemicals like PFAS, which is found in 45% of United States tap water.They’ve got all kinds of water purifiers to fit your needs. Countertop purifiers that don’t require a plumber. High capacity under the sink options. Mineral boosting purifiers. One that connects to Wifi. That’s the one we have now. I love it. It’s easy to use. Plus it’s got both of us drinking more water! AquaTru’s long lasting filters will help you remove forever chemicals, arsenic, chlorine, microplastics, and more, leaving you with crisp, better-tasting water for you, your family, and your pets. You can save a lot of money because you won’t have to spend on water bottles. Plus Murder Sheet listeners get a great deal. AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee and even makes a great gift… Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter code “MSHEET” “ at checkout. That’s 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code “M-S-H-E-E-T."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Mars 1h 1min

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on March 7, 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 Michigan, California, Texas and New Jersey.Fox 2 Detroit's coverage of Timothy Higle:https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/former-east-china-theater-teacher-arrested-allegedly-paying-teens-nude-photos.ampThe Times Herald coverage of Timothy Higle:https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/26/former-east-china-substitute-accused-of-soliciting-child-porn/80485596007/KTLA's coverage of the death of Sheryl Ferguson:https://ktla.com/news/local-news/jury-at-an-impasse-over-orange-county-judge-accused-of-killing-wife/The San Bernadino Sun's coverage of the death of Sheryl Ferguson:https://www.sbsun.com/2025/03/05/jurors-hear-additional-argument-in-trial-of-oc-judge-who-shot-and-killed-his-wife/6 ABC's coverage of the death of Michael Anthony:https://6abc.com/amp/post/michael-anthony-murder-arrest-made-stabbing-death-cherry-hill-nj-veterinarian/15908356/The Courier Post Online's coverage of the death of Michael Anthony:https://courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2025/02/14/cristian-custodio-aquino-murder-michael-anthony-sharrowvale-road-cherry-hill-veterinarian/78641258007CBS' coverage of the murder for hire charges against Michael McCloudhttps://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/plano-texas-man-michael-mccloud-pleads-guilty-murder-for-hire-ex-girlfriend/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/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.

7 Mars 43min

We will speak about Richard Allen's Verified Reply Memorandum to State of Indiana's Response to Preserve and Produce and Request for Sanctions. This is not an important episode.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/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.

5 Mars 1h 14min