Seeking truth in true crime? Whether it’s challenging what you think you know about a case, pushing for answers on an unsolved murder, or highlighting injustice - you'll find it here with your host, Dawn. Method and Madness will take you on a journey of immersive storytelling, insight, and advocacy as we dive into mostly lesser-known cases. You'll hear from survivors, family members, investigators, and more. REACH OUT: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.com CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/methodan ...
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We are bringing you The Best New Music From Around The World. Equality and Diversity are our main values. We are a community for artists that they want to be discovered, artists that they want to BE part of the NATION. We are currently on Season 10 with more than 120 Episodes released. If you're a music lover, check out our Spin-Off show "Backstage" exclusively available on Spotify where you will be able to support, vote and provide feedback on the songs that you're hearing on the show. Your ...
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Two cases are discussed today, both involving sensitive topics about child sexual abuse. Please listen with care. His message to her read “I made a vow to you that in sickness and in health I would always be with you.” It’s not a romantic notion sent from one loving spouse to another, but rather - a real-life message sent from an adult male to a ch…
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4-year-old Dorothy Good was taken into custody by the Marshalls’ deputy on March 24th,1692. She was questioned in court briefly and sent to jail. She spent her “sentence” in a dark, grim dungeon after being convicted of witchcraft. This is her story. ____________________________________ Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by…
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89. Solving Cold Cases with Othram’s Dr. Kristen Mittelman
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Buckle up for an in-depth conversation with Othram’s Dr. Kristen Mittelman. We delve into the fascinating world of genetic genealogy and how it’s revolutionizing the way we solve cold cases. Dr. Mittelman shares insights on the science behind DNA analysis, how Othram is building the infrastructure and metrics for all labs to use this technology, th…
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88. Indifference: The Murder of Romona Moore
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It wasn’t like 21-year-old Romona Moore to run off. Nobody knew that better than her mom, Ellie Carmichael. In April of 2003, Romona left the Brooklyn home she shared with her mother and said she was heading to Burger King to grab dinner. She never returned. It took days of pleading for Ellie to get the NYPD to take Romona’s disappearance seriously…
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87. Accused: The Murder of Dolores Della Penna
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In July of 1972, residents in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia witnessed a violent abduction right outside their homes. Nobody called the police. The next morning, 17-year-old Dolores Della Penna was confirmed missing and her family was sick with worry. Law enforcement canvassed the area and interviewed more than 100 people as the city of br…
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86. Unforgotten: The Murder of Tammy Jo Alexander
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In November of 1979, the body of a female was found in a cornfield in the village of Caledonia, New York. She had been shot twice. With no identification on her and no missing persons reports matching her description, her identity was a mystery. She became known as Caledonia Jane Doe. Over the next 3 decades, thousands of tips came in but nothing t…
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Method & Madness Presents: Unforbidden Truth
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In this bonus episode, Method & Madness presents an episode from the podcast "Unforbidden Truth". On this week's episode, Andrew speaks with deceased serial killer, Billy Chemirmir. Billy Chemirmir is a Kenyan-American convicted serial killer known for his crimes in the United States. Born in Kenya in 1969, Chemirmir immigrated to the U.S. in the e…
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Hot Pursuit: A True Crime Podcast Collaboration (Part 2)
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Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…
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Hot Pursuit: A True Crime Podcast Collaboration
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Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…
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85. Targeted: The Murder of John Umberger
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Today we’re headed to New York City, where in May of 2022, 33-year-old John Umberger walked out of the townhome where he was staying - and headed to dinner with some friends. John, the social creature he was, met with more friends at a rooftop bar. After midnight, John made his last stop; the Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen Neigh…
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She was unknown to those who loved her, for 40 years. It’s 1982 in Blairstown, NJ - a quaint town with an old-timey feel, its residents were rocked upon the discovery of a murder victim in the local cemetery. The lead investigator Eric Kranz said “I’ll worry about the murder later on. My main concern is finding out who she is.” He was tired of writ…
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84. Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser, LCSW
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Cult leaders, parents, spouses, ex-partners…narcissistic abuse can affect any of us. But what are some of the signs we’re under a narcissist’s spell? Today’s guest is Vanessa Reiser, a psychotherapist, author & narcissistic abuse survivor. She recently stopped by to chat with Dawn about how to detect if you're in an abusive relationship, why cults …
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83. Her Heroine: Fong Hiu-Tung and Lau Kai-Hei
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It’s an important question. Why was she targeted? 26-year-old Fong Hiu-Tung 方曉彤 and 22-year-old Lau Kai-Hei 劉繼禧 were shopping at the Hollywood Plaza Mall in Diamond Hill on June 2nd, 2023. Without warning, they became victims of a horrific attack that prompted a discussion of hate crimes and erasure in LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. This episode con…
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82. On the Level: The Murder of Eric Nelams
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Eric Nelams was on his way to work one morning in 2003. He walked out of his house and headed toward his car, but the peaceful morning routine was shattered by the sound of gunshots. After Eric’s murder, his family was thrown into a long painful journey of profound loss, while searching for answers. Questions swirled about the motive behind the sen…
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81. Making Noise: The Murder of Lori McConnell
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“All my mom could think about while this was happening, was to get his DNA under her nails. Because she thought he was going to kill her that night.” After years of being terrorized by her abusive boyfriend, 53-year-old Lori McConnell made a plan and left him in June of 2018. She asked her daughter Lora to promise to make some noise if anything eve…
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Deverrie Schiller was 23 years old when she left her home for the final time. She was only walking to the store with a friend and was supposed to be back shortly. Instead, Deverrie’s mother Debi received a knock at the door the next day. Nothing would ever be the same. Debi would never be the same. And she would dedicate her life to making sure tha…
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33-year-old Jared McColloch drove over 500 miles north from his home in Louisiana on November 4th, 2023. He arrived in Salem, Illinois at 1:38 AM the next day and stopped for gas at a local convenience store. According to Jared's ex-girlfriend, the two were supposed to meet up and then visit their teenage son later that day. The following day, a lo…
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It was the middle of the night in Junction City, OR when residents on Laurel Street were awakened to the sounds of screaming. Outside, a young woman was struggling with a man before being forced into his car. Minutes later, an explosion heard down the road would lead first responders to something unsettling. A double homicide in the small farming t…
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In the fall of 2006, 2 women were out for a walk in the Atlantic City, NJ area when they came across a disturbing scene. It was the body of a woman, lying face down in a ditch. Police responded and found an even more gruesome discovery- there wasn’t just one body, but 4 lying in that ditch. Was there a serial killer in Atlantic City? Investigators …
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Replay- Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 1)
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In honor of Kristin's birthday, I am re-releasing the first episode in the 9-part series on her case. Thank you for listening. The entire series on Kristin's case is available here: Kristin O'Connell — Method & Madness Podcast (methodandmadnesspodcast.com) 20-year-old Kristin O’Connell was beautiful, bright, and adored. In the summer of 1985, she w…
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In August of 1963, a brutal murder occurred in an unlikely setting. In the idyllic, seaside community of Spring Lake, NJ - the wealthiest of Philadelphia & New York City summered in spacious estates, walked the quiet beach, and grabbed lunch at the local luncheonette. One resident, 65-year-old Lucy Grez was sitting down to watch TV at 7 pm when a t…
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75. One More Sleep: Morgan Patten (Part 2)
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This is Part 2 of Morgan’s story. Please listen to Episode 74 first. In Part 2 of Morgan’s story, we hear more from Steve & Renee Patten and from Phil Brandon. 24-year-old Morgan Patten planned to spend Veteran’s Day weekend with her fiance, Phil - a Marine, stationed at Camp Geiger in North Carolina. Morgan traveled from her home in Massachusetts …
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74. One More Sleep: Morgan Patten (Part 1)
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24-year-old Morgan Patten had her future planned; she couldn’t wait to marry her fiance, Phil, and continue her education at Roger Williams Law School. On November 8th, 2019, Morgan traveled from Martha’s Vineyard, MA to Camp Geiger in NC to spend the weekend with Phil. She arrived at her hotel that evening and walked to the nearby Applebees to gra…
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Dawn is joined by two special guests who share their personal experiences and difficulties in working with the Dallas Police Department and advocating for justice. Listen to previous episodes, covering these cases: The NamesakeJustice for Armani Morgan Stay up to date on Armani Morgan's and Catrina Mowrey's cases: MURDER - Catherine Catrina Diane M…
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In this conclusion of the series, more tragedy strikes as the truth about Catrina Mowrey’s case is discovered. Join Dawn and hear more from the relentless Catrina Marshall, the niece and namesake of Catrina Mowrey. This is a story of tragedy and injustice and it may be up to one person to make it right. Sign the petition! Petition · Why was this ho…
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24-year-old Catrina Mowrey was discovered dead in the trunk of a car in Dallas, Texas. It was June of 1985 and the only answers that Catrina’s family were given, were that maybe it was a suicide. Or perhaps an overdose. Catrina’s sister Deborah wouldn’t stop asking questions and pushing Dallas PD for answers. She reached a new breaking point in 199…
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A new series brought to you by Method & Madness Catrina Marshall never met her aunt Catrina Mowrey. But she is determined to solve her murder. The 3 Mowrey sisters were born in Lawrence, Kansas in the early 60s. For Catrina, Joann, and Deborah, their sisterhood and friendship were a force that continued to grow into their 20s. But tragedy and turmo…
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This is Part 2 of Amanda's story. Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence & Discussion of Suicide. Please listen with care. While Amanda Pierce lay in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital in Sherman, TX, her sister Kimberly was gathering evidence, taking photos, and making phone calls to the police. Kimberly was suspicious that Amanda's partner had att…
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Mark your calendars. Coming 9/26/23, a new series from Method & Madness. Catrina Marshall is determined to tell her story. Determined to solve a 38-year-old murder. Determined to get justice for an aunt that she never had the chance to meet. Catrina is...The Namesake. Available 9/26/23 wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Become a support…
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Just a quick update on what's to come! Thank you for listening. Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn Gandhi REACH OUT: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.com CONNECT: Instagram Twitter DIVE INTO MORE: MethodandMadnessPodcast.com ____________________________________ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p…
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This episode is Part 1 of 2 Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence & Discussion of Suicide. Please listen with care. In May of 2015, a 911 call was made from a home in Sherman, Texas. 32-year-old Amanda Pierce had attempted to die by suicide - or had she? Amanda was a victim of domestic violence, by her boyfriend who repeatedly threatened that if she t…
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67. Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 9) The Witness
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This is Part 9 of Kristin’s story. Decades after Kristin O’Connell’s murder, Lori McConnell came forward and told police about something she saw the night of August 14th, 1985 - her stepbrother and 2 other men, covered in blood. Lori is no longer here to tell her story, but her daughter Lora is. Join us. Thank you, to Lora Bennett for joining me on…
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66. Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Pt 8) Roses
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This is part 8 of Kristin's story. Join Dawn as she travels to Minneapolis to meet the O'Connell family in person. While there, a recorded interview between an Ovid resident and a private investigator in 1988 is listened to and it reveals some truths about Kristin's final days. CALL TO ACTION If you have any information about Kristin’s case and wan…
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S10E2 - TikTok Music Has Arrived (With Special Guests: TASH BLAKE and ESTELLA DAWN)
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On This Episode, we're giving you a sneak peek about the new streaming service that it's going to be a revolution within the Music Industry, TikTok Music Has Arrived and we have a lot of details! @iamtashblake is on the show presenting her debut EP "Atomic Blonde" and @estelladawn is also with us talking about a beautiful song called "California" T…
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S10E1 - Pride in Music ( With Special Guests: NICOLAS MCCOPPIN and ROBIN FIERCE )
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SURPRISE! We are back with Season 10 of The Be Nation Podcast ! You are reading correctly, it's our Season 10! We do have a Big Announcement on this episode where we are going to explain and reveal more details! We are celebrating the importance of PRIDE in MUSIC with our guest @nicolasmccoppin who's coming to the show to present his latest single …
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The Hanson family always backed the blue. They had no reason not to. Until, in January 2019 when tragedy took 24-year-old Heather Hanson’s life. It was a knock at the door that every parent dreads. Law enforcement arrived at the Hanson’s doorstep and delivered the unimaginable news; Heather had been in a car accident on her way to work at a pediatr…
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Trigger Warning: This episode features themes of child abuse, intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, and sexual abuse. 9-month-old Jacob Landin was injured at home on April 9th, 1987 in New Mexico. He later died in the hospital of blunt force trauma to the head. It was a case that got no media attention back then; but due to the tireless effort…
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63. Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Pt 7) Steps
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This is part 7 of Kristin’s story. It is recommended that you start with Part 1 first, released on March 7, 2023. Kristin O’Connell’s time in Ovid, NY was short. Today we’ll discuss the steps she took from the time she arrived in the tiny rural town, to the night she took a walk and encountered true darkness. Plus- Dawn poses possible answers to tw…
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They were constant companions until the bitter, heartbreaking end. 18-year-old Gail Schultz and her 12-year-old brother Paul “Butchie” Schultz bundled up on March 7, 1953, and headed for an afternoon walk. Gail, a recent high school graduate wanted nothing more than to spend time with her sibling who was born with special needs. But when the pair f…
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This episode is being re-released ad-free in honor of Katie Palmer and her family. On Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, 39-year-old John Palmer and his wife, 38-year-old Katie Palmer set out for a morning walk in their rural neighborhood in Denison, Texas. It was a sunny morning with temperatures in the mid-60s. The road they were walking is residential- …
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61. Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Pt 6) Signs
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This is the 6th part in a series. Please listen to episodes 56 through 60 first. Today, we hear from Kyle O’Connell, brother of Kristin. You’ll hear in Kyle’s own words what a homicide does to a family, particularly an unsolved one because every day without answers is unpredictable. The phone ringing at any time- during dinner, after 9 PM -is this …
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S9E5 - The Class of The Be Nation ( With Special Episode Dedicated to : JOSH BOGERT )
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Josh Bogert is a Singer- Songwriter from Vancouver (Canada) , multi-instrumentalist and producer and he's just 22. Josh is a definition of natural talent specially in Songwriting and Music Production. There was not even a question for us that he needs to be part of The Class of The Be Nation because it’s without a doubt one of the best artists that…
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60. Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Pt 5) "If"
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This is the 5th part in a series. Please listen to episodes 56 - 59 first. Today, we’re talking about more twists and turns in a 37-year-long investigation. Plus, DNA, mishandled evidence, and advocacy. Correction: The forensic lab that offered to test evidence in 2021 was not a New York-permitted lab. This has been corrected in the audio of this e…
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S9E4 - TikTok & The Future of The Music Industry (With Special Guests: JOSH BOGERT & OLIVIA PENALVA, SOPHIA ANGELES and CATE TOMLINSON )
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This week, we are bringing a SuperSize Episode on The Be Nation Podcast! Our Big Story is about TikTok regarding the latest headlines and what this means for the Music Industry, don't miss our report! Our friends on @SpotifyUK brings the THE HOTTEST RECORD OF THE WEEK and this week is a double one! @beachcrimes and @tiatia with the double album tha…
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S9E3 - Global Music Revenues (With Special Guest: CECE )
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We are back with a Brand New Episode of The Be Nation Podcast where we are celebrating that we are consuming more music than ever as the Global Music Revenues had a significant growth last year! @cecefrey is on the show presenting her fantastic single "Problems" and it's all about Female Power! Our Hottest Record of the Week is V1 from @tiatia (bro…
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59. Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Pt 4) Hope
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This is the 4th part in a series. Please listen to episodes 56, 57 & 58 first. “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.”― Elie Wiesel In part 4; another tip comes in years after Kristin’s murder, what the crime scene may say about the killer, the possibility that this wa…
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58. Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Pt 3) Days Turn to Decades
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This is the 3rd part in a series. Please listen to episodes 56 & 57 first. In part 3 of Kristin’s story: We explore those early days, immediately following Ovid’s brutal murder. A call to police is either a tip or a diversion, an FBI agent that Kristin met before visiting Ovid is hard to track down, and finally - we discuss a witness account of men…
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57. Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 2) The Town
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This is part 2 of a series- please listen to Episode 56 first. In part 2 of Kristin’s story, we’re taking a road trip to Ovid, NY. An investigator, Noel Hotchkiss will show Dawn where Kristin spent her time, where she took her fateful walk, and what witnesses have said about that night. This is Kristin’s story, told by those who are fighting for he…
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56. Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 1) Kristin's Story
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20-year-old Kristin O’Connell was beautiful, bright, and adored. In the summer of 1985, she was brutally murdered while visiting a friend out of town. In over 37 years since- her mother has fought for justice while Kristin's murder remains unsolved. In the first episode of this special mini-series, we’ll explore Kristin’s story and her case. Who wa…
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Bonus Episode: In June of 2017, 27-year-old Armani Morgan abruptly disappeared near the apartment building where he lived with his mother in Dallas, Texas. 7 weeks later Armani’s decomposed remains were found in a vacant field in his neighborhood. In this special bonus episode, Dawn sits down with Armani’s aunt, Robin Johnson who is fighting for ju…
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