The Most Bungled Murder Case in French History - November 18 2025

October 14th: Dennis Priven Kills (1976) One would think that people who volunteer to help those in need are, at their core, a decent human being. On October 14th 1976 a person who dedicated their time to others took his feelings of rejection and used it to wield a weapon against an innocent young woman. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Deborah_Gardner, https://wikisummaries.org/peace-corps-conceals-murder-of-volunteer-in-tonga/, https://nymag.com/nymetro/news/crimelaw/features/n_10403/, https://peacecorpsworldwide.org/remembering-the-murder-of-pcv-deborah-gardner-tonga-2/, https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/an-american-taboo/article_2b20127f-7e79-50a0-8b74-5a0b63013cf8.html, https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/deborah_gardner/6.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Okt 202412min

October 13th: Sarah Payne Born (1991) You never know what danger lurks around every corner. Danger that might be even closer to home than you realize. On October 13th 1991 a young girl was born who would unknowingly cross paths with a dangerous man. A simple action that cost her her life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sarah_Payne, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/sarah-payne, https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/chilling-mistake-sarah-paynes-killer-21599221, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-murder-of-sarah-payne-20-years-on, https://medium.com/bedifferent/the-story-of-sarah-payne-every-parents-nightmare-b7f1e9752b50, https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/6156283/sarah-payne-murder-killer-roy-whiting/, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4035555/sarah-payne-death-murder-roy-whiting/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Okt 202412min

October 12th: Salomon Family Go Missing (1982) Sometimes a witness statement isn’t enough to bring a case to a close. On October 12th 1982 a family went missing in a case that still baffles many to this day. https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/salomon-unsolved-murder/, https://medium.com/the-crime-logs/murder-in-the-valley-ca081ec7c7e8, https://charleyproject.org/case/mitchel-salomon, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-07-09-mn-2341-story.html, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Okt 202412min

October 11th: Karen Pannell Killed (2003) Not all alibis are ironclad proof of a person’s innocence. On October 11th 2003 a young woman was killed in a case that saw a handful of viable suspects. All of whom seemed to have an alibi. https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-karen-pannell, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77584163/karen-ann-pannell, https://thecinemaholic.com/karen-pannell-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/, https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2007/10/21/accused-tells-jury-his-side-in-stabbing-death/, https://cher19994861.wordpress.com/2021/04/04/karen-pannell-murdered-by-boyfriend-tim-permenter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Okt 202411min

October 10th: Michael Drejka Sentenced (2019) What happens when a law seems to excuse a person’s devastating actions? On October 10th 2019 a man was sentenced for a crime he committed in broad daylight that, depending on how a law is interpreted, he may or may not have been guilty of. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Markeis_McGlockton, https://www.wusf.org/law-order/2019-08-24/michael-drejka-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-clearwater-parking-lot-shooting, https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2021/12/29/michael-drejka-conviction-sentence-upheld-by-appeals-court/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-who-killed-unarmed-black-man-parking-lot-dispute-attacked-n1136361, https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2020/02/27/prison-inmate-attacked-michael-drejka-over-death-of-brother-markeis-mcglockton-report-says/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/stand-ground-killer-michael-dreka-sentenced-20-years/story?id=66182264 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Okt 202412min

October 9th: Elsie Frost Killed (1965) One wrong move in an investigation can cause complete derailment. On October 9th 1965 a young girl was killed. Her case, filled with missteps, will never see the justice she and her family deserve. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elsie_Frost, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/killer-who-escaped-justice-after-26453993, https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/maniac-who-got-away-killing-23352376, https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice-for-elsie-frost/, https://jaquo.com/elsie-frost-spencer-family/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-50478411, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/18/elsie-frost-inquest-told-likely-killer-went-on-to-and-other-girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Okt 202410min

October 8th: Brianna Maitland Born (1986) It’s hard to believe someone can simply vanish without a trace. On October 8th 1986 a young woman was born who, at the age of just 17, would find herself in the middle of a case that, to this day, remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brianna_Maitland, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brianna-maitland-missing-since-2004-dna-identified-vermont-state-police/, https://dnasolves.com/articles/brianna-maitland/, https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/march/18/source-dna-brianna-maitland-investigation-identified, https://www.wcax.com/2022/03/18/police-source-dna-brianna-maitland-investigation-identified/, https://www.mynbc5.com/article/source-of-dna-identified-during-investigation-into-brianna-maitland/39475911 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Okt 202413min

October 7th: Mackenzie Lueck's Killer Plead Guilty (2020) Dating online has become a common occurrence in today’s society. However, that doesn’t always make it safe. On October 7th 2020 a man pleaded guilty in a case that saw a young girl’s life cut tragically short by a man she met online. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Mackenzie_Lueck, https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/what-happened-to-utah-student-mackenzie-lueck-dateline-recap, https://kutv.com/news/local/mackenzie-lueck-entire-investigation-file-released, https://people.com/crime/mackenzie-lueck-utah-college-student-family-confronts-killer/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mackenzie-lueck-case-tech-worker-pleads-guilty-death-utah-college-n1242593, https://www.ksl.com/article/50026688/ayoola-ajayi-admits-he-planned-to-murder-utah-student-mackenzie-lueck-before-he-even-met-her Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Okt 202412min