Makeva Jenkins worked for everything she had in life, pulling her family out of poverty through working multiple jobs and running her own business. Soon, she was on social media sharing her rags-to-riches story but when she was murdered, some wondered if it was her riches the killer was after.  This case is solved. Case timeline Thank you to June's Journey for sponsoring this episode! Download June's Journey on IOS or Android. Events: July 12-14 True Crime Podcast Festival Oct 18-20...

Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels. From Wondery, this is a story about what happens when the line blurs between fiction and reality. Listen to Happily Never After: Dan & Nancy on the Wondery App or wherever...

After her controlling husband turned physically abusive, Jennifer Corbin was looking to get out of the marriage. What she didn’t know was that 14 years before another woman tried to leave him. The two women who never met would forever have their names linked to this one man. This case is solved. If you know anything about the death of Harriet Gray, call the Tuscaloosa police at Phone: (205) 349-2121 or the Tucker police at 678) 937-5301 If you know anything about the disappearance of...

Travel SURVEY: https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/charlie-adm6f  Steve Watkins showed up to pick his daughter up for court ordered visitation just two days bfore Thanksgiving in 2008. The following day was a court hearing where he hoped to get more parenting time. But that hearing would not happen. What happened instead is a matter of debate.  This case is solved but disputed. Justice for Steven Watkins petition: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/justice-for-steven-watkins Case...

Travel SURVEY: https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/charlie-adm6f    Ali Lowitzer talked her mom into letting her walk to work one day after school. She was 16 and excited about her new job. Cell phone in hand, Ali left the neighborhood never to be seen again.  This case is unsolved.  Thank you to Ali's mom for her help with this episode. At the time Ali went missing, she was wearing a gray hoodie, a white t-shirt, black and white checkered skinny jeans and black tennis shoes. She has...

A 27 year old woman went out gambling one night and disappeared. But there are two rules at a casino. The house always wins and the house is always watching. Security cameras would be the key to cracking the case.   This case is solved. Case timeline Check out the AMAZING place I stayed for my birthday weekend! https://www.ashevillerivercabins.com/   Thank you to today's sponsor! Start the Good Habit with FÜM at https://tryfum.com/crimelines to save 10% off the Journey Pack today.   ...

On July 26th, 1991, four bodies were found in three separate locations in St Louis, Missouri. The police immediately believed the murders were connected based on one simple fact: they were all members of the same family.   This case is solved.  Timeline for the case     A huge thank you to this episode's sponsors! They make the show possible! Use the code 'Crimelines' at Newspapers.com for an exclusive 20% discount on your subscription! Get 15% off a Skylight Calendar at ...

In 1995, 15-year-old Nicole van den Hurk disappeared on her way to work. Her family fought for years to get justice for her–sometimes going to extremes. In the end, they got justice and changed how the Dutch court system recognized families.  This case is solved. Case timeline Sponsors help make the show possible. A huge thank you to them! Get 15% off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/CRIMELINES If you are ready to kick back and unwind, download Two Dots for free on Android and iOS...

Twenty-nine-year old Susan Poupart attended a party in May of 1990. Her mother had a bad feeling and asked her to stay home. Susan brushed off her concerns and went anyway. And 34 years later, her family is still looking for answers as to what happened that night.  This case is unsolved. If you know anything, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 715-479-4441 or you can also leave an anonymous tip online at the tip 411 site. There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to the resolution...

In the winter of 1981, Bud Rogers woke his children up at 3 am and hurried them to the babysitter’s house. He claimed his wife Lonene had left in the middle of the night and he was going to look for her. Forty-three years later, Lonnie is still missing and her daughter is pushing to find out what happened.  This case is unsolved. Case Timeline Alison’s memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Journey-Story-Resilience/dp/B09RLY9L9M Light The Way: https://www.lightthewaymissing.com/ ...

In 2012, Mickey Schunick left on her bicycle to ride home. When she vanished, over a thousand tips came in but it took two to lead to the killer. What they later learned was Mickey wasn’t his first victim. This case is solved. Podcast Recommendation: Murder, She Told https://www.murdershetold.com/  Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines ...

Latrese Curtis told her husband she was going to the library to study but instead went to another man’s house. What happened after that exposed more secrets than anyone had anticipated.  This case is solved. Thank you to Newspapers.com for sponsoring this episode! Use code CRIMELINES for 20% off!  Podcast Recommendation: Key to the Case available wherever you get your podcasts! Timeline for the case   Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your...

When two young women began a feud over the same guy, the arguments and the threats were a two way street. No one expected them to amount to anything until they did. And this teenage feud turned into a test of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law.   This case is solved.  Podcast Recommendation: Key to the Case available wherever you get your podcasts!  Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Timeline for the case  ...

In 2019, Auburn Alabama was shocked by the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard and it brought to mind another case from the area: the disappearance of Lori Slesinski. Though a suspect was in custody, the question remained: where was Lori? This case is solved. Podcast recommendation: Marooned https://visitmarooned.com/ Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Timeline for the case: ...

After Gloria King was found dead, investigators wanted to question her estranged husband. The problem was they couldn’t find him. It turned out this wasn’t the first time he had lived on the run… and this wasn’t the first estranged wife who ended up dead.  This case is solved. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Case Timeline: Shirley and Gloria King Crimeline Links to all my socials and more: ...

After Carol Kennedy was found dead in her home, her ex husband Steve DeMocker became the prime suspect when his alibi could not be verified. He said he was on a long bike ride, and his phone just happened to be dead for that entire time and no one saw him. But did the police zero in on their suspect far too soon?  Book Recommendation: Then No One Can Have Her by Caitlin Rother  *This case is solved but disputed*  Case Timeline: Carol Kennedy Part 2 Want more content? Check out my other...

A divorce settlement doesn’t always mean everything is settled. So when a recently divorced woman was found murdered in her home, the investigators immediately looked at her ex husband. And then found themselves under fire for supposedly only investigating the ex-husband.   Book Recommendation: Then No One Can Have Her by Caitlin Rother Podcast Recommendation: Foul Play Crime Series *This case is solved but disputed* Case timeline: Carol Kennedy Crimeline Part 1 Want more content? Check...

Language warning: This episode is marked explicit as there is some cursing during the off-the-cuff conversation. In October 2023, I attended the Studio Both/And launch party in North Adams, MA, and moderated a panel of true crime podcasters. This is a very funny peek behind the podcast curtain with salty language (I censored one word) and lots of laughs. We're all glad Amanda wasn't eaten by a bear!    This panel features: True Crime Bullsh** The Generation Why Wine & Crime ...

In 2020, Tiffany Booth took on a roommate who soon became a boyfriend. But when she didn’t return from a weekend away and the boyfriend was nowhere to be found, Tiffany’s family started seeking answers alongside the police and now they’re seeking justice.  If you know anything, you can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or report a tip online at Crime Stoppers of Nevada Share Tiffany’s story and Eduardo’s wanted poster Join the Facebook group Donate to the GoFundMe *This case is...

Carolyn Killaby went out one night to clear her head and was last seen walking across a parking lot. The police zeroed in on a suspect and when he realized it, he took off. They now had to build a case while chasing a fugitive.  If you know anything, call the Vancouver police tip line at 360-487-7399.  *This case is partially resolved* Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Case timeline: Carolyn Killaby...

The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let’s face it, we know that’s exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curiosity, and a focus on advocacy, these podcasts will live up to the theme of our collaboration (“New Year, New Binge”) because you’ll soon find...

The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let’s face it, we know that’s exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curiosity, and a focus on advocacy, these podcasts will live up to the theme of our collaboration (“New Year, New Binge”) because you’ll soon find...

In 1977, a 6 year old girl went missing in Ireland and the case remains unsolved. But different family members eventually adopted different theories–theories that led to pain and estrangement.  If you know anything, call the Ballyshannon Garda at +353 71 985 8530 *This case is unsolved* Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Newspapers.com! For listeners of today’s show, Newspapers.com is offering 30% off gift subscriptions for a limited time. Just go to Newspapers.com and use the...

Hannah Truelove was 16 years old when she didn’t come home one night. As the police investigated her disappearance, many wondered if the clues to what happened lay in her vague tweets in the weeks before.    If you know anything, call the Hall County tip line at 770-503-3232 or the GBI tip line at 800-597-8477   *This case is unsolved*   Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Links to all my socials and...

With no permanent residents, violent crime in Antarctica is very low. But low doesn’t mean zero and the mysterious death of Rodney Marks is thought by some to be one of the only murders on the continent.    *This case is unsolved*   Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines   Sources: ...