The Cheat Sheet: Nods and Ne'er-do-wells

We spoke with a woman named Leyna. She is Temujin Kensu's biological daughter. She described the hell he has put her and her mother through over the years, even from behind bars.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.Summer’s winding down, so it’s time for a wardrobe refresh with autumn in mind. Instead of chasing trends — which frankly I have neither the time nor inclination to do — I like going for pieces that I can wear a lot and get a lot of good value out of, pieces that are well-made and going to last me for a while. We love our sponsor Quince. We shop there all the time. We love getting luxury goods for less. Quince items are half the cost of similar brands. Áine's latest Quince purchase was their 100% European Linen Button Front Dress in blue Chambray Stripe. She been wearing it everywhere. She wore it when we met a secret source in a random restaurant in Detroit. She wore it when we took our friends out for sushi. I wear it all the time now. It’s that comfortable. She likes how you can sort of dress it up with accessories and look very put together, but it’s also so comfortable and fits so well it’s something she can throw on all casual-style. It’s one of her favorite dresses and she's strongly learning toward buying a few others in different colors because I like it that much.Quince also has other 100% European linen dresses, as well as cashmere and cotton sweaters starting at $40. Not to mention their washable silk tops and denim pants. Their clothing is affordable, stylish, and classic, and also easy to care for. So you can get fancy while remaining practical. Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash msheet for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. That’s Q-U-I-N-C-E dot com slash msheet to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince dot com slash msheet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Juli 1h 44min

We spoke with a woman named Leyna. She is Temujin Kensu's biological daughter. She described the hell he has put her and her mother through over the years, even from behind bars.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.The brand Quince has become our go-to when it comes to clothing that’s classic, well-made, and at a reasonable price. Seriously. I’m about to go on another shopping spree there, and the big question I have is, what pieces are going to make me the happiest as summer winds down?Quince has good stuff that’ll last you for years to come. Their items are half the cost of that of their competitors. They pass the savings onto you by cutting out the middlemen. Kevin just recently got their 100% European Linen Utility Shirt in Martini Olive. It's just like the kind of shirts he's used to wearing, only it feels better made. It’s like an elevated version. He loves how comfortable the fabric is, how it breathes. What’s most important is that Áine likes what the color’s doing for his eyes.Áine also got a little blue beret because Kevin insists she wear more hats. It’s very cute. She likes it a lot. I’m also looking at their 100% European linen dresses, as well as cashmere and cotton sweaters starting at $40. Not to mention their washable silk tops and denim pants. I can’t wait to see what the latest is from Quince, and we’ll definitely let you all know about what we get. Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash msheet for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. That’s Q-U-I-N-C-E dot com slash msheet to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince dot com slash msheet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Juli 1h 25min

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 Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Australia.Nightly's report on the murder of Peter Falconio: https://thenightly.com.au/australia/peter-falconios-parents-still-hopeful-they-will-find-sons-body-despite-killer-bradley-john-murdoch-dying-c-19377904Fox 9's report on Minnesota's aiding and abetting felony murder statute: https://www.fox9.com/news/new-minnesota-aiding-felony-murder-law-is-constitutionalWPXI's report on the murder of Annette Rose Tokarz by Walton Sims: https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/case-closed-beaver-county-detectives-solve-hopewell-murder-fifty-one-years-later/LAKQ4WGD3FFBNFCSXIPOEIPSBY/The latest developments in the Brendan T. Yeager harassment case: https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/nameSearchResult.do?courtType=SW&countyCode=&newSearch=Y&essn=&courtCode=SW&entityType=P&lastName=Yeager&_inclAlias=on&firstName=Brendan&middleName=&caseType=All&yearFiled=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’re all true crime people here. Murder Sheet people, if you will. So, we all realize that nightmares come true and scary awful stuff can happen. That makes us all realize that investing in home security is important.We all want our homes to be safe places we can relax and feel protected and secure. For us. Simplisafe is a big part of that equation. There’s no safe like Simplisafe. This terrific home security system is a great fit for everyone.We strongly recommend Simplisafe to anyone looking to up their home security game. They’re perfect for renters and homeowners alike, no drills required. Plus it’s affordable and can be tailored to your budget. Their monitoring plans start around $1 a day. We trust them to protect our home, and that's because we know they're always looking out for customers like us. They're also always innovating to keep us safer. For instance, their new Active Guard Outdoor Protection stops break ins before they even happen. Their agents can even call out to and talk to lurkers, switch on the spotlights, and call police.There's no contracts or hidden fees. So join the 4 million plus Americans who trust Simplisafe with their homes and families and businesses.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.

25 Juli 53min

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the families and loved ones of the victims — Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Gonsalves — finally got an opportunity to face their killer.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.

23 Juli 1h 19min

Twenty-year-old Scott Macklem had a lot to look forward to. He was engaged. He was about to become a father. But his entire future was taken from him in the blink of an eye.We recently received the investigative file on Scott's murder from the Port Huron PolicePre-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.All the sunscreen in the world won't save you from getting burned by your wireless bill this summer. That's why we made the switch to Mint Mobile. We live on our phones thanks to being true crime podcasters with a whole array of sources on different murder cases. Mint Mobile allows us to talk to them as much as we want, for way less money. Right now, for a limited time, Mint Mobile is offering 3 months of its Unlimited Premium wireless service for only $15 a month. And there's something for everyone. 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. It’s awesome. See, we are constantly talking on our mobile phones for work. We need to be able to reach our sources wherever or whenever. In the past, we found there was nothing worse than being on a call with a source talking about a murder case and having it suddenly drop. That’s freaking ominous! With Mint, we never have those issues. We know we’re getting robust, comprehensive coverage for a great price. With Mint, we’re able to get information from our sources without getting sent into a panic over spotty reception. 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 detailsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Juli 1h 40min

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 Washington, California, Hawaii, and then another situation that sort of spilled out across generations through Florida, Brazil, Uruguay, and the cities of Kokomo and Richmond in Indiana.KOMO News's coverage of Ihsan Ali and Zahraa Ali, a married couple facing attempted murder charges, for attacking their daughter in an alleged attempted honor killing: https://komonews.com/news/local/trial-begins-for-lacey-parents-accused-in-attempted-honor-killing-of-teen-daughter-high-school-teenager-iraq-washington-seattle-court-investigation-viral-video-witness-lockdownCourt TV's coverage of Ihsan Ali and Zahraa Ali, a married couple facing attempted murder charges, for attacking their daughter in an alleged attempted honor killing: https://www.courttv.com/news/wa-v-ihsan-zahraa-ali-attempted-honor-killing-trial/The Los Angeles Times's coverage of the wrongful conviction of Alexander Torres: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-07-15/he-was-wrongfully-convicted-of-murder-now-l-a-county-agreed-to-settle-for-14-millionThe Honolulu Civil Beat's report on Maui County Prosecutor Andrew Martin's efforts to prosecute strangulation cases: https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/this-common-precursor-to-murder-is-too-rarely-prosecuted-on-maui/Our episode that we referenced, featuring Megan, the daughter of Leslie Hope Houston: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/26c3b73e-18ad-46a3-a604-3de2a00eead3An article from the Miami New Times that gets into the saga of the Mitriones: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/forever-missing-part-2-6339482The Los Angeles Times on the case of Dan Mitrione Jr.: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-03-15-mn-34985-story.htmlTime's report on the case of Dan Mitrione Jr.: https://time.com/archive/6708931/drugs-the-fbi-gets-its-man/The UPI's article on Dan Mitrione Jr.'s conviction: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/03/15/Former-FBI-agents-father-was-assassinated-by-Uruguayan-rebels/5000874571985//The New York Times's article on Dan Mitrione Sr.'s murder::https://www.nytimes.com/1970/08/14/archives/rogers-among-mourners-as-mitrione-is-buried.htmlFiles from the Ford Library Museum on the Dan Mitrione Sr. case: https://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/sites/default/files/pdf_documents/library/document/0054/4526305.pdfA Central Intelligence Agency document on the Dan Mitrione Sr. case: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP88-01365R000300210067-1.pdfThe Palladium-Item's article on Frank Sinatra's benefit concert for the Mitriones: https://www.pal-item.com/story/news/local/2020/08/10/richmond-police-chief-dan-mitrione-ex-rpd-murder-international-news-50-years-ago/3317249001Support your local bookstores — check out Dan Mitrione Jr.'s book on a serial killer here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/suddenly-gone-the-kansas-murders-of-serial-killer-richard-grissom-dan-mitrione/11812890?ean=9781886039230&next=tPre-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.

18 Juli 51min

What's law school really like?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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Juli 42min

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