True Crime Wave: The Lure of Conspiracy Theories with Sam McGuire

On September 28, 2000, former Indiana State trooper David Camm returned to his Floyd County, Indiana home to find his wife and children murdered. After three trials and thirteen years in prison, he was acquitted. Camm's case remains known as one of the most egregious wrongful convictions in Indiana's recent history. So what did happen to the Camm family? Why did investigators hone in on Camm despite the fact a violent felon's DNA was found at the murder scene? What was the real story of all the blood evidence used to arrest and convict Camm?Retired Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Gary Dunn was kind enough to share with us a copy of the probable cause affidavit in Camm's case. Dunn investigated Camm's case for the defense, and chronicled his experience in the book Their Bloody Lies and Persecution of David Camm: Part One. It's a great book that delves deeply into the crime. He is working on part two.In this episode, we will go through the entire PCA with Gary, and he will explain the weaknesses and fabrications in the case.By Gary's detailed book on the case: Their Bloody Lies and Persecution of David CammAlso, check out Gary's website on the case, to read the first chapter for free: https://www.theirbloodylies.com/A report from the News and Tribune on the day of the Camm family murders: https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/local_news/normal-day-ended-in-murder-for-camm-family/article_27335bd2-cdaf-5cfc-bb31-e104409b464d.htmlA WAVE report on the 2006 trial: https://www.wave3.com/story/4488420/february-9-2006-day-24-pieces-to-the-puzzle/A WAVE report on the 2006 conviction: https://www.wave3.com/story/4600249/camm-jurors-say-they-were-swayed-by-medical-evidence/A News and Tribune report on the case: https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/local_news/judge-drops-conspiracy-charge-against-david-camm/article_30761d6b-85e4-5d1f-86c2-750c089e9b0c.htmlA post from Officer.com on the Camm case: https://www.officer.com/home/article/10250471/murder-on-lockhart-roadA WDRB report on Donald Forrester's role in the Camm case: https://www.wdrb.com/news/david-camm-blog-jailhouse-informants/article_23d3b6e8-8a19-5cba-98e3-1aecaa2c410f.htmlA report from WAVE on the third and final trial in the Camm case: https://www.wave3.com/story/23652064/camm-trial-109-prosecutors-smack-touch-dna-favorable-to-camm-as-unreliable/A WAVE report on calls relevant to the Camm case: https://www.wave3.com/story/23394189/camm-trial-827-camm-called-investigator-wifes-employer-before-arrest/A WDRB report on Janice Renn's testimony: https://www.wdrb.com/news/david-camm-blog-janice-renn-testifies/article_9f6128c6-d70d-5bbe-971e-8b86c87f545c.htmlAnother book by John Glatt on the case: One Deadly Night: A State Trooper, Triple Homicide, and a Search for JusticeThe Murder Sheet participates in the Amazon Associate program and earns money from qualifying purchases.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 20241h 8min

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover.We will go over updates in the Long Island Serial Killer case involving suspect Rex Heuermann, the Idaho murders case involving suspect Bryan Kohberger, and the Delphi murders case involving defendant Richard Allen.Fox5NY's coverage of Maureen Brainard-Barnes: https://www.fox5ny.com/news/maureen-brainard-barnes-4th-murder-victim-gilgo-beach-murderThe New York Post's coverage of evidence collected from Victoria Heuermann: https://nypost.com/2024/01/16/metro/rex-heuermann-hit-with-fourth-gilgo-beach-murder-charge/Check out Susan Hendricks' new Youtube channel Headline Crime here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXydVmE14qF0ZSaylb6D8gSend 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.

19 Jan 202435min

The Indiana Supreme Court made its decision in the Richard Allen case much sooner than anyone expected.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 Jan 202436min

Attorneys Mark Leeman — representing Richard Allen — and Matthew Gutwein — representing Judge Frances Gull — made arguments before the Indiana Supreme Court today. The stakes for the case couldn't be higher. Will Judge Gull leave the case? Or will original attorneys Andrew Baldwin and Bradley Rozzi stay off the case? 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 Jan 202459min

Given the fact that Richard Allen's team is headed to oral arguments before the Supreme Court of Indiana this week, many people are curious about the process. In order to answer people's questions-- and to find out how attorneys prepare for oral arguments- we reached out to George W. Hicks, a partner in the Washington, D.C., and Dallas offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. George has extensive appellate experience-- including successfully arguing a case before the Supreme Court of the United States.George has also written a great article on how to prepare for oral arguments:https://www.kirkland.com/publications/article/2019/08/oral-argument_a-guide-to-preparation-and-deliverySend 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 202456min

Today, we'll be speaking with two members of a family no one wants to join. That found family is comprised of the members of the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children and its local chapters. These members have each lost a child, sibling, relative, or even a friend to violence. Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio by Robert and Charlotte Hullinger after the murder of their daughter Lisa, this is an organization that seeks to unite and support those who have lost a loved one to homicide. Now, POMC advocates for victims' families and provides plenty of resources to help survivors.Given the recent circumstances surrounding the Delphi murders case, we wished to interview guests who can speak to the heartbreak, pain, and frustration that comes with losing someone to homicide. We were fortunate enough to get to talk with POMC National Board of Trustees President Connie Sheely and Vice President Lori King. Both joined POMC after losing a sibling to violence. They will share their thoughts on the leak of sensitive discovery documents and the ways the public, traditional media, new media, and parties in the case can behave with respect and sensitivity toward the victims families in this case. Check out the POMC's website here: https://www.pomc.org/Call the national office at: 513-721-5683.Read through the list of POMC chapters here: https://www.pomc.org/chapters/The Hobart, Indiana chapter of the POMC can be reached at: 219-616-0069 or 219-682-7285.The Kentuckiana chapter of the POMC based in Louisville, Kentucky can be reached at: 502-930-3853.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.

16 Jan 202444min

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover.We look at five ongoing cases on this week's edition of the Cheat Sheet- none of which we have covered before.The story of Catello Romano:https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-01-08/honors-for-an-italian-mafiosos-thesis-in-which-he-confesses-to-three-unknown-murders-what-follows-is-my-criminal-history.htmlThe case of Rhett Michael Barlow:https://people.com/national-guard-soldier-charged-with-plotting-murder-of-man-involved-in-car-crash-that-killed-his-mother-8424533The recent arrests in the 1989 death of 5 year old Justin Lee Turner:https://abcnews4.com/news/local/father-stepmother-charged-with-murder-in-1989-death-of-5-year-old-son-south-carolina-moncks-corner-wciv-abc-news-4-berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-pamela-victor-meganThe murder of a retired Judge and his wife:https://www.kxan.com/news/local/williamson-county/detective-son-allegedly-admitted-to-shooting-mother-father-with-shotgun/And finally the case of an expert on poisons who now stands accused of murdering his wife:https://www.google.com/amp/s/scrippsnews.com/amp/stories/poison-expert-indicted-on-murder-charges-in-his-wife-s-fatal-poisoning/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 Jan 202437min

New defense attorneys Robert Scremin and William Lebrato just came out with a filing in the case against Richard Allen.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.

12 Jan 202437min