The Killing of Alex Pretti
On January 24, 2026, Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota shot and killed Alex Pretti.Video showing an interaction prior to the shooting of Alex Pretti from Newsweek: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gYEetmWjGbcVideos showing the view from both sides of the street of the Alex Pretti shooting from the Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15494997/alex-jeffrey-pretti-minneapolis-shooting-videos.htmlVideo showing the view from a nearby car of the Alex Pretti shooting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZM107PcZ5sVideo showing attempts to render aid to Alex Pretti from the Associated Press: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czNc37xuzCsMoment-by-moment analysis of the shooting from the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000010668660/new-video-analysis-reveals-flawed-and-fatal-decisions-in-shooting-of-pretti.html?unlocked_article_code=1.HlA.OrrM.YBqdh91QeguNFind discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder 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.
27 Jan 58min
The Black Dahlia: The Life and Murder of Elizabeth Short
William J. Mann has written Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood, a terrific new book on the Black Dahlia case and he joins us to discuss the murder- and his victim centric approach. Support local booksellers and order Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters and madness in Midcentury Hollywood from Bookshop.Org https://tinyurl.com/5n7jkx2fOrder Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood from Amazon- https://tinyurl.com/y5wvc76uFind discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder 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.
27 Jan 55min
The Murder of Precious Hope
On February 28, 1983, two men discovered the bound, decapitated body of a little girl in an abandoned building in St. Louis, Missouri.We still don't know her name. We call her Precious Hope. Today, we'll have on Bob Cyphers, an author and longtime journalist who dug into her case.Buy Bob Cyphers's latest book, 25 Frozen, 1 Thawed: Murder and Mayhem in the Midwest here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/25-Frozen-Thawed-Murder-Midwest/dp/1958727849Or here from Genius Publishing: https://geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/bob-cyphers#book-25-frozen-1-thawed-paperbackFind discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder 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.
26 Jan 38min
The Cheat Sheet: Endangerment and Elders
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 Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, Georgia, and the United States of America as a whole.A Facebook post from the Fishers Police Department on the disappearance of Hailey Buzbee: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CDwqcAe1v/The Indianapolis Star's report on three missing teenagers in Indiana's Hamilton County, including Hailey Buzbee (two of the missing juveniles have since been found safe): https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/12/three-teen-girls-in-hamilton-county-have-gone-missing-since-beginning-of-year-2026-hailey-buzbee/88140471007/The Hamilton County Reporter's article on the disappearance of Hailey Buzbee: https://readthereporter.com/fishers-pd-provides-update-on-hailey-buzbee-case/An article from WIBC on the disappearance of Hailey Buzbee: https://wibc.com/853286/fishers-police-search-for-missing-17-year-old-now-endangered/An article from WISH-TV on the disappearance of Hailey Buzbee: https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/update-regarding-hailey-buzbee-missing-since-jan-5th/If you see Hailey Buzbee, call 911 or call the Fishers Police Department at 317-773-1282. Please share articles about Hailey's story or send this episode to your friends and social network so we can keep raising awareness about this disappearance. You can also send an anonymous tip to Silver Lining of Hope here: silverliningofhope.com/haileyPeople Magazine's report on the murders of Larry and Sandra Moore: https://people.com/sc-couple-70s-found-dead-homicide-isolated-11889141Fox 10 Phoenix's report on the murders of Larry and Sandra Moore: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/retired-south-carolina-couple-found-dead-homicide-homeIf you have any information on the murder of the Moores, call the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office at 864-638-4111.WXYZ's report on Desmond Burks and his decision to plead guilty in the murder of Dr. Devon Hoover: https://www.wxyz.com/news/desmond-burks-pleads-guilty-in-murder-of-detroit-neurosurgeon-dr-devon-hooverA report from ABC News on declining murder rates in the United States: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/homicide-rate-declines-sharply-dozens-us-cities-new-129445976Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder 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.
23 Jan 52min
The Murder of Brian Thompson: The Case of Luigi Mangione
Luigi Mangione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024.An article from Gizmodo on Mangione's alleged manifesto: https://gizmodo.com/they-continue-to-abuse-our-country-for-immense-profit-luigi-mangiones-manifesto-leaks-online-2000536812An article from Business Insider on Mangione's alleged social media posts: https://www.businessinsider.com/luigi-mangiones-deleted-social-media-posts-clues-politics-2024-12The Des Moines Register's article on murder victim Brian Thompson: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2024/12/05/united-healthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-iowa-murdered-new-york-jewell-native/76775017007/An article from NBC News on Mangione's alleged social media posts: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/reddit-account-linked-luigi-mangione-back-pain-surgery-rcna183674An article from the San Francisco Standard on Mangione's disappearance: https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/13/missing-person-luigi-mangione-sfpd-report/An article from the Associated Press on Mangione's health issues: https://apnews.com/article/luigi-mangione-back-surgery-mental-health-35086d2e01089f53db7b95e7b6c683e4Hawaii Public Radio's piece on Mangione's time in Hawaii: https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/national-international/2024-12-10/the-life-of-luigi-mangione-including-a-brief-residence-in-hawaiiThe Associated Press's article on suppression efforts in the Mangione case: https://apnews.com/article/mangione-unitedhealthcare-killing-evidence-hearing-77d3b2add7f95341de179f31559eaba1CBS News's coverage of evidence in the Mangione case: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/luigi-mangione-evidence-photos/Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder 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.
22 Jan 1h 16min
The Shooting of Judge Steven Meyer and Kimberly Meyer
On Sunday January 18, 2026, somebody shot Judge Steven Meyer and his wife Kimberly Meyer in Lafayette, Indiana. A Journal & Courier article on Judge Steven Meyer's upcoming retirement: https://www.jconline.com/story/news/2020/11/04/tippecanoe-county-voters-select-three-superior-court-judges-including-one-who-says-he-wont-serve-ben/6130268002/Fox News's coverage of Judge Steven Meyer's work on cases associated with the Natalia Grace case and trials involving Michael and Kristine Barnett: https://www.foxnews.com/us/indiana-judge-bizarre-natalia-grace-case-shot-home-attack-police-hunt-suspectThe Indianapolis Star's coverage of the shooting of the Meyers and Kim Meyer's statement: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/19/tippecanoe-county-superior-judge-steve-meyer-wife-shot-lafayette-indiana/88253624007/Fox 59's coverage of the shooting of Judge Steve Meyer and Kim Meyer: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/tippecanoe-co-judge-identified-as-victim-in-lafayette-shooting/Indiana Citizen's coverage of the shooting: https://indianacitizen.org/based-in-lafayette-story-judge-shot-at-his-lafayette-home-sunday-investigation-continues/We also accessed Journal & Courier coverage of Judge Meyer's career through Newspapers.com. Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder 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.
21 Jan 30min
Murder, Mayhem, and Mysteries in the Arctic: A Conversation with Attorney and ‘A Gift Before Dying’ Author Malcolm Kempt
Malcolm Kempt worked for years as a criminal defense attorney in the Canadian Arctic. He served clients in some of the coldest, most remote places on the planet. And he saw some horrific crimes.He channeled that experience into his incredible debut novel, A Gift Before Dying. That centers a ruined investigator trying to get to the truth in the mystery of a young girl's death in a remote Nunavut community. Support local booksellers and order A Gift Before Dying through Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-gift-before-dying-a-novel-malcolm-kempt/42e1d5d7d34168c0?ean=9780593801000&next=tOrder A Gift Before Dying through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593801008?tag=randohouseinc7986-20Order A Gift Before Dying through Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776862/a-gift-before-dying-by-malcolm-kempt/Order A Gift Before Dying through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593801008?tag=randohouseinc7986-20Check out Malcolm's website: https://www.malcolmkempt.com/ Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder 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.
20 Jan 48min
The Death of Micah Badoni
In the early morning hours of August 17, 2018, at the intersection of McDowell Road and 40th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, an unidentified perpetrator left 29-year-old Micah Badoni for dead. Now his cousin Taylor Chimoni is speaking out about his case.Statistics on missing and murdered Indigenous people from the United States Department of the Interior Indian Affairs: https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisisIf you have information about what happened to him, please call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-948-6377. If you have ideas on how she can raise awareness about her family’s cases, please contact us at murdersheet@gmail.com.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.
17 Jan 27min
