Crime & Updates 9 Part 2It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear…Update on 2017 Portland Oregon Max stabbing caseUpdate on Brian Steven Smith the Alaska Memory Card KillerUpdate on William TalbottUpdate on Dennis Day's deathUpdate on Cynthia Hoffman murderIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping at gobble.com/THERAIN!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear…Update on Joshua Wade case from AlaskaUpdate on serial killer Harvey CariganEscaped convict update Update on Sircharles Marc Anthony Jones caseUpdate on Aaron Christenson caseIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this WEEKEND at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Wade, Alaska Serial Killer Who Killed 5 People, Dies in Indiana Prison at Age 44 | Serial killer Harvey Carignan dies in Minnesota prison at 95 | Trump-appointed judge in Alaska resigns over sexual misconduct, leaving only 1 judge in state | AP News | People - Pedophile Finally Caught | CBS News - Oregon Fugitive Captured | Oregon Live - Most Notorious Serial Killers | Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping at gobble.com/THERAIN!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Several months ago, I received an email from a journalist in Washington. Eric Trent, who works for the Chronicle, informed me he had been working on an unsolved disappearance and he was hoping I could help get the word out. We were FINALLY able to have a conversation about the case and it left me with even more questions and a dropped jaw. Today I’ll be telling you all the information publicly available regarding the unsolved disappearance of 11-year-old Louk Peeyoundday and how the FBI special agent assigned to his case hoped he could close it quickly as he had experience with finding missing 11-year-old boys- though the other disappearance I’ll be talking about today wound up having a much darker ending than anyone expected. Episode Host: Alisha HollandFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping at gobble.com/THERAIN!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Last week, Josh detailed the disappearance and likely murder of Gene Bassett, who had vanished soon after arriving in the Pacific Northwest while on a day–trip to sell his car in Seattle. Found in possession of Bassett's vehicle and belongings, DeCasto Mayer and his mother Mary Smith were found guilty only of grand larceny in the case, as the murder of Gene Bassett could not be proven. In part two of Deadly Potentialities, a confession written on the eve of a prison release, a gruesome death by shame via suicide, and a reach into the past, to solve the vanishing of a a man and woman who were never seen again after entering the home of Mayer and Smith. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Check out Sunbasket: gobble.com/THERAINFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Sunbasket: gobble.com/THERAINSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the weeks leading up to an ocean voyage to The Philippines, Gene Bassett listed his brand new Chrysler for sale in local (Seattle) newspapers. He'd decided to sell the automobile rather than have it shipped to him in Manila, having recently accepted a position there. The morning he left on a ferry to meet a prospective buyer was the last time any of his family ever saw him. The brand-new vehicle also vanished with Gene Bassett. It was recovered days later, eight hundred miles from its last known sighting, driven by a man with at least a dozen aliases- and Bassett, thought dead, was said to have been buried somewhere in the wilds outside of Seattle.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Check out Sunbasket: gobble.com/RAIN Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: "The Demons Have Taken Over"In last week’s episode, we discussed the 2005 vigilante killings in Bellingham, Washington. A man, haunted by the traumas of his own childhood, was on a mission to hunt pedophiles because he thought he was protecting the public, and more specifically, vulnerable children. He claimed he was inspired to do so by another 2005 case from Idaho, the murders of Mark McKenzie, Brenda Groene, and Slade Groene, and the kidnapping of the two youngest Groene children; Dylan and Shasta. Driven by a desperate desire to confront the man responsible for these heinous crimes, he sought to dispose of as many level 3 sex offenders as he could. In this week’s episode we’ll continue to discuss the Idaho case and what happened after the Groene children were taken and the history of the man responsible; Joseph Edward Duncan III.Episode Host: Emily RowneyFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Donate to Shasta Groene at GoFundMeFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Visit myeq.com and use code RAIN at checkout for 15% off! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today, we’ll explore two unique cases where perpetrators took to the internet to bear their souls and how the cases relate; a vigilante killer in Washington state who was so floored by a devastating case out of northern Idaho that he took it upon himself to do the public a service and take justice into his own hands. Then we’ll dive into that northern Idaho case that left the nation holding their breath to see what would happen next. Episode Host: Emily RowneyFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Visit myeq.com and use code RAIN at checkout for 15% off! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A Patreon ExclusiveAs Rob Thomas iconically said in the classic summer jam Smooth ”Man, it’s a hot one”. This summer has seen record temperatures across the country. Speaking of across the country, we’re once again headed out of town, hosting a booth and presentation at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival in Denver! Since we’re out and about, we’re sharing one of my favorite Patreon episodes, Nine Strangers. Not only is it a fascinating mystery surrounding the deaths of two mountain climbers in South America, but we hope it will chill you out with talks of elevation, snow, and freezing temperatures. So what happens when nine strangers set out from across the US after a Portland-based climbing group puts together the climb of a lifetime? Elevation sickness, frustration, and eventually suspicious deaths. Episode Host: Alisha HollandCheck out this week’s episode blog for images and sources.If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Visit myeq.com and use code RAIN at checkout for 15% off! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear…Update on Oregon’s accused serial killer Jesse CalhounUpdate on Alaska’s memory card killer Brian Steven SmithUpdate on Lake Oswego dad Michael MeydenUpdate on Canadian serial killer Robert PicktonUpdate on Mia Zapata’s killer Jesus MezquiaSummary of Olympic volleyball player Steven van de Velde and why the internet hates himUpdate on Friend’s star Matthew Perry’s deathGet involved: Justice for Girls | Petition · In Honour of Murdered and Disappeared Women: A Call To Preserve Evidence In Pickton Case - Canada · Change.orgFor images and sources for this week's episode, check out the episode blog.If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver, Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code RAIN at checkout.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Visit myeq.com and use code RAIN at checkout for 15% off! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Last week, I told the stories of eight, young Black women trafficked into sex work. All had been murdered in and around North Portland. These cases were presented to the Green River Task Force when no suspects emerged during initial investigations. It was found that none of the murders were connected to Gary Ridgway. Years later, the state would claim five of the women were connected to the same culprit. Today, I’ll detail how police eventually tracked down and arrested a man for four of the murders, employed flimsy-at-best DNA evidence, and how the law presented a generous and underhanded plea deal, which left some wondering if the closure of 4 unsolved cold cases was motivated by a district attorney’s election rather than justice.Episode Host: Alisha HollandFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver, Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RAIN for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Visit myeq.com and use code RAIN at checkout for 15% off! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Starting in March 1983 and through June 1993, someone was killing young, black women and girls in North Portland. The victims weren’t acknowledged with much more than a blip in the paper. The killer wasn’t making the headlines as bombastic Ted Bundy was. He wasn’t prolific enough to warrant a task force like Gary Ridgway. He was a mentally ill man with an extensive criminal history, unmanageable addictions, and no memory of what he may have done. Today’s story isn’t about that man. It’s about his four confirmed victims, and his possible other victims. Next week, I’ll be sharing the story of the subsequent arrest, charges and jail time given to the man police felt could have been responsible for up to 25 murders and how once he was found guilty, his sentence left the family members of victims appalled. Episode Host: Alisha HollandFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver, Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Visit armoire.style/MURDERINTHERAIN to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!* Visit myeq.com and use code RAIN at checkout for 15% off! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Black powder dynamite is both efficient and hazardous. Its general commercial use is to clear land of large debris like boulders and tree stumps. Though it has only 20 to 30 percent of the explosive power of full nitro dynamite, if that power is multiplied and applied to a human body, the effect is devastating. April 21, 1955, was the last day of Oliver Smith's life. Twelve sticks of black powder explosive had been bound with black tape and mounted to the underside of the driver's seat in Smith's 1952 Buick sedan. He'd been driving around Portland for two days, unaware of Death waiting beneath his seat cushion. Late that evening, Smith got into his car, turned the key, hit the starter switch, and died instantly in a blast that destroyed the vehicle and obliterated the 35-year-old attorney and new husband.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver, Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Visit armoire.style/MURDERINTHERAIN to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!* Visit myeq.com and use code RAIN at checkout for 15% off! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today’s case we explore a real whodunit in a little unincorporated community in Jackson county called Applegate, Oregon. In 2016 a shocking crime would take place on a local ranch and leave folks reeling when they learned that their little community could be the backdrop for a soon to be infamous crime. Episode Host: Emily RowneyFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver, Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon from August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Visit armoire.style/MURDERINTHERAIN to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories, and more! This week, you can expect to hear…Patreon Shoutouts! Murder in the Rains upcoming events, goings-on, and where to find usUpdate on Seattle Police Department changes Update on the accused Oregon serial killer caseUpdate on the officers in the Manny Ellis caseNews: Lake Oswego dad drugs girls at a sleepoverNews: Yakima, WA rooster killingsNews: Reedsport, OR salmon poachingIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Visit armoire.style/MURDERINTHERAIN to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Hells Canyon ReduxBeing that May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I wanted to share a story that would highlight violence against those in the AAPI community, then I remembered one of the first cases I covered, way back in September of 2019; The Hells Canyon Massacre. Since that time, the story has received more media coverage, and my research abilities have improved, so I wanted to revisit the case and share even more of the story of Hells Canyon and how it isn’t a hidden shadow in Oregon’s history, but rather a cornerstone to its racist foundation.  Episode Host: Alisha Holland For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Come visit us at CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville, TN this May 30th through June 2nd. Use code RAIN at checkout for 10% off your tickets.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th through 14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Visit armoire.style/MURDERINTHERAIN to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A veteran police officer was retired from law enforcement as the result of post-traumatic stress after his involvement in what was once the worst mass shooting in the United States. The next year, after testifying against a fellow officer in a high-profile murder case, he and his family moved from California to a quiet town in Washington. Two years later, he would endure a home invasion that may have been revenge against a cop thought by some to be a rat. Though he’d been found hogtied and shot in the head, his credibility in the incident was doubted by former colleagues who believed he may have staged the incident himself. This is the unsolved mystery of Doyle Wheeler.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Come visit us at CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville, TN this May 30th through June 2nd. Use code RAIN at checkout for 10% off your tickets.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th through 14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promocode RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Visit armoire.style/MURDERINTHERAIN to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today's episode is called Strange Things are afoot at the Circle K. Unlike a regular episode, Patreon allows us to venture out of the Pacific Northwest. And in this case, I will be taking us to Naples, Florida, where 20 years ago, within just a couple months of each other, two men in Naples, Florida disappeared. They didn’t have a ton in common except for both being young, hard working fathers. Another thing they have in common? The last time either of them was seen alive, they were being placed in the back of the same police officer's vehicle. Today I’ll be telling the stories of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos, and the last man seen interacting with them, Cpl. Steven Calkins. Episode Host: Alisha HollandFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Come visit us at CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville, TN this May 30th through June 2nd. Use code RAIN at checkout for 10% off your tickets.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th through 14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th through Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Visit armoire.style/MURDERINTHERAIN to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s Murder in the Rain episode, we’ll discuss a case with a complicated list of players. When the body of a 33-year-old father is discovered in the brush off a residential road in Gig Harbor, Washington, an unlikely list of suspects is developed and you’ll end up asking yourself, where is the line when protecting someone you love? Would you lie in court for a friend? For your brother? For your child? Would you lie for your mother? Just how far does a mother’s love go?Episode Host: Emily RowneyFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Come visit us at CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville, TN this May 30th through June 2nd. Use code RAIN at checkout for 10% off your tickets.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th to Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use promo code RAIN10 for 10% off your tickets.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out undefined and use my code RAIN for a great deal: undefined* Visit armoire.style/MURDERINTHERAIN to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's been an amazing 5 years here at Murder in the Rain. In this episode, we are answering listener questions! Kick back and have a laugh with us and we'll get back to our regular scheduled content next week.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th to September 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com! Use code RAIN10 for 10% off of your tickets.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival from July 12th to 14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out undefined and use my code RAIN for a great deal: undefinedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Last week we mentioned that this week’s episode is very special to us and is very different from our usual format. When Danielle Tudor was in town a few weeks ago for a political event, she was kind enough to schedule time with us to give us an update of sorts. So, we went to her mother’s home and sat down with Danielle Tudor and Tiffany Edens, both survivors of Richard Gillmore, Portland’s jogger rapist.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th-Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com!Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out undefined and use my code RAIN for a great deal: undefined* Check out undefined: undefinedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear about…Patreon Shoutouts! A run down of the many Sean “Diddy” Combs allegationsUpdate on the “Portland Jogger Rapist” survivors Tiffany Edens and Danielle Tudor from our episode “Unprecedented”Speaker Announcements for the first annual True Crime Fest NWUpdate on Amanda Jo Stott-Smith from our episode “Help Me” (located on YouTube and Patreon)Update on the case of Sara Zghoul from our episode “Trunks” (located on YouTube and Patreon)Update on our episode “Cosmic Coincidence”, DNA strikes again! (located on YouTube and Patreon)Reminders on where you can meet Murder in the Rain in personFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th-Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com!Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out undefined and use my code RAIN for a great deal: undefined* Check out undefined: undefinedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Last week, I told you about Robert Silveria aka Sidetrack aka The Boxcar Killer, and his years-long series of murders. Sidetrack traveled at will, with no record of his movements, and his pool of victims were the unhoused, the drifters, and the fellow rail hoppers he encountered. People on the fringe- the kind who wouldn't be missed. This week, the end of the murders, the arrest, and many confessions of Robert Silveria, as well as the California police detective who moonlighted as Elvis- a quirk which endeared him to the killer, and also led to this cop writing the actual book on the case. This is Freedom Part 2: The High Line.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th-Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com!Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out undefined: undefinedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: "Butchered Up"By the mid-nineteen-nineties, the United States population of train tramps and hobos dropped to only a few thousand from their Depression-era numbers of two million plus. This turn-around began in 1941, when the U.S. began actions during WWII, which led to the military draft, and  "the creation of millions of jobs in defense and war industries.” The man we're telling you about today started hopping the rails as a full-time hobo lifestyle in 1991, half a century after the Second World War. He lived as ruler in a kingdom as expansive as the contiguous United States, yet as slim as the space between the rails of the nearly 140,000 miles of freight tracks crisscrossing the country. A nearly unstoppable man, in a world where violence was the law. He called himself Sidetrack.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th-Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com!Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.styleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: The Dream Has Never ChangedLast week I spoke about perpetrator, rapist and murderer Bruce Bradley Bushey. This week, we aren’t talking about him, but about his victims Barbara and her son Patrick. In different ways, Barbara and Patrick both lost their lives to the same man. Today I’ll talk with Patrick about what he remembers of his mother and the chaos surrounding her death. He’ll talk about how it shaped the way reacted as a teen and how he’s turned into a helper as an adult. Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.styleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When a woman’s body was discovered partially undressed, strangled, and abandoned near the Green River in Washington, it was quickly assumed she had been yet another victim of the Green River Killer. Thankfully, witnesses came forward and gave accurate accounts of what happened to Barbara Jean Hegadorn that night. That information led to the arrest of a man who wasn’t the Green River killer, but a man who was out on parole for another violent attack. This is the story of Barbara Jean Hegadorn.  Episode Host: Alisha HollandFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th-Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com!Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.styleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: "The Riverman with Nic Edwards"Last week we revisited the case of the Green River Killer in preparation for this week’s exciting crossover episode slash event, my discussion with Nic Edwards, one-half of the dynamic duo who hosts the popular podcast True Crime Garage. We discuss everything from how Gary Ridgway’s childhood may have impacted his psychology to why it made it so darn hard to catch him. Episode Host: Emily Rowney and Nic EdwardsFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th-Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com!Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.styleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the early 1980s, a terrifying pattern started to emerge; young women and girls disappearing from the Seattle-Tacoma area. It would take a little over two years for most people to realize the severity of the pattern. When multiple bodies of strangled females were discovered in the Green River and surrounding forests, the media put the population on high alert, there was a prolific serial killer here in the Pacific Northwest. This week on Murder in the Rain, we revisit the case of the Green River Killer in preparation for next week’s discussion with Nic Edwards, one half of the dynamic duo who hosts the popular podcast True Crime Garage.  Episode Host: Emily RowneyFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon, from August 30th-Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com!Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.styleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear about…Patreon Shoutouts Update: Arrest made in shooting death of SirCharles Marc Anthony JonesUpdate: Alaska SD memory card case from 2019Local true crime gossip about a prestigious Portland Mortgage companyMissing: 47-year-old Jeannie EnyeartKidnapping: Uber driver in Bend, Oregon arrestedSneak peek at what’s coming soon for Murder in the RainFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at True Crime Fest Northwest in Portland, Oregon August 30th-Sept 1st. You can get your tickets at TrueCrimeFestNorthwest.com!Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.armoire.styleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today’s episode, we’ll discuss some of the confirmed murders from Yakama Nation. As you can imagine the list is far too long, so this episode will be solely focused on the unsolved murders. In future episodes, we’ll discuss the solved murders and the remaining cases that are far too robust and require their own episode. Episode Host: Alisha HollandJoin us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When people commit crimes, they often make headlines for going on the lam, doing anything they can to avoid capture and punishment. In today’s episode, Josh is telling three stories of runaway criminals. One who was possibly innocent, yet disappeared and lived under another name for decades. Another is a shady pilot with more than one wife. The third is a man who disappeared in a river when he just so happened to be a few days from going on trial. These three men may have tried to outrun their problems, but their stories are no longer unsolved mysteries. Episode Host:  Josh McCulloughFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s episode, we discuss the discovery of a woman's body in a rural forested area in Alsea, Oregon. As authorities worked to uncover her identity, they also unraveled a dark story of heartbreak, betrayal, and regret. Episode Host: Emily RowneyFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear about…Patreon Shoutouts Trial Update: The death of Manny EllisAlaska Airlines Flight 1282Update: Charges in the death of Manuel Esteban Paez Terán?Revisiting the quarantine phenomenon Tiger King and the shenanigans of Doc AntleTrial Update: The murder of Elijah McClainCase Update: The murder of Laci Peterson and her unborn son ConnerSneak peek at what’s coming soon for Murder in the RainFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Join us this year at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival July 12th-14th in Denver Colorado! Don’t forget to use our code RAIN15 to get 15% off of your tickets. It’s a great time to connect with podcasts as well as families impacted by the cases we discuss. We had a blast last year and we think you will too. Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In a recent Murder in the Rain episode, we discussed the missing women of the Yakama Nation in Washington. The huge reservation is home to rivers, wilderness and an uncountable number of dark corners for people to go missing from. This week, we will be sharing the mysterious deaths that have taken place in the same area; all women from the Yakama area who died in ways that either can’t be explained or appear to be possible homicides. As always, we ask that if you know anything about these cases- even the smallest detail- that you contact the local police agency. We’ve been told by another unsolved case that every time their story is shared publicly, they have received some sort of new tip and they are all helpful. So, if you know something, don’t hesitate! These are the mysterious deaths from the Yakama Reservation. Episode Host: Alisha HollandFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out HelloFresh and use my code rainfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Martin Family loaded into their cream-and-red station wagon for a trip up the highway on December 7, 1958. The family was on the hunt for a Christmas tree and greens to make wreaths. From Portland, they drove east into the Columbia River Gorge. Parents Ken(54) and Barbara(48, I know) were in the front, with Ken driving, and their daughters Suzie, Virginia, and Barbie were in the back.As night fell on the Martins' block, a few neighbors noticed the family hadn't returned. The station wagon wasn't parked under the carport, and the lights inside the home were out. No one was home, and they would never be home again. Five members of the Martin family vanished that day, most of them without a trace.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out HelloFresh and use my code rainfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the unsolved murder of Linda Malcom, a Navy veteran whose body was found engulfed in flames in her Port Orchard, Washington home. Despite multiple leads, the case is still unsolved, but with the help of the right people, it might not stay that way for long. With us today are Jennifer Bucholtz and George Jared who are part of a Cold Case Investigative Team through the American Military University. Jennifer is former US Army Counterintelligence, an instructor in criminal justice and forensic science and works as an investigator for the El Paso County Sheriff's Department. George is an investigative journalist who has written multiple true crime books. The duo have a podcast called Break the Case. Their work contributed to solving another cold case which was featured on one of their earlier seasons of their podcast. Linda’s story is featured in season 3. So we invited them to the show to talk a little bit about how they handle cold cases, and what makes Linda’s case so unique, and solvable.Episode Host: Emily RowneyUnsolved Murder of Linda Malcom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justice4lindamBreak the Case Podcast on Apple | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart |Tips can be sent to 360-876-1700 or by email at [email protected] For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Jennifer Bucholtz BioJennifer is a former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Agent and a decorated veteran of two wars. She holds a bachelor of science in criminal justice, and masters in criminal justice and forensic sciences. Bucholtz has an extensive background in U.S. military and DoD counterintelligenceoperations. Jennifer has also worked for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City and Department of State as a law enforcement instructor. She is currently a faculty member and teaches criminal justice and forensic sciences. Additionally, she a criminal investigator for her local Sheriff’s office and host of AMU’s investigative podcast Break the Case.George Jared BioGeorge Jared is a long-term investigative journalist and author of four true crime books and one fiction book. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Lyons University. He has won numerous accolades for his investigative journalism including 11 first-place awards with Associated Press Managing Editors and Arkansas Press Association for investigative journalism, feature writing, spot news, headline writing, and others. He is also the host and producer of the true crime podcast, Diamond State: Murder Board and advisor/investigator for AMU’s Cold Case Investigative Team.If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out HelloFresh and use my code rainfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We're back with another sneak preview of our Patreon series Deduce!Today Alisha will be telling you four news stories. Stories of true crime, bizarre ailments, a black widow, and false teeth! Some of the stories may be true, some may be outright false. It will be up to you to DEDUCE the truth. Will I be able to trick you into believing a fairy tale, or will your powers of deduction prevail? Let’s get to it!Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out HelloFresh and use my code rainfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com* Check out NextEvo and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.nextevolution.de/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s Murder in the Rain, we have some updates for some of our recent episodes as well as highlighting a few unsolved and missing persons cases. You can expect to hear about…28-year-old Wilma Acosta who has been missing since November 26thCorrection Corner: A Josh MispronunciationRapist and Kidnapper Cameron Hooker - did he have his day in court?Some mysterious deaths, did Josh manifest them?An update on murderer Derek Chauvin and just how well prison is treating himAn update on the officers on trial for the death of Manny EllisA brief addendum to our episode from 2021 “Hearts and Death”Remains identified in Oregon, WisconsinThe Unsolved hit and run deaths of Brandon Coleman and Maria NegreteMurderer Tyron Theis has been on the run for over 30 yearsFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out NextEvo and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.nextevolution.de/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Pacific Northwest is known for a wide variety of true crime. Heck, we have an entire show dedicated to it. Sadly, one demographic is especially targeted in the areas surrounding British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Today and over my next upcoming episodes, I’ll be sharing the stories of the MMIW from the Yakama Nation of Washington. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out NextEvo and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.nextevolution.de/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In August of 1997, the quaint little city of Selah, Washington, was shocked to learn that one of their own, Carolyn Clift, was found dead inside her own residence, the victim of a particularly brutal stabbing. Despite multiple eyewitnesses who had heard a disturbance and even glimpsed a potential suspect fleeing the scene, the investigation languished into a cold case. However, a breakthrough occurred providing crucial information that would ultimately crack the case wide open.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out NextEvo and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.nextevolution.de/* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RAIN for a great deal: www.uncommongoods.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: “The Names of the Dead”The Order was a gang of white supremacists turned domestic terrorists. Based out of Washington, headed by extremist Robert Mathews and fueled by hate, The Order carried off a series of bank and armored transport robberies in an effort to fund a race war and the eventual overthrow of the government. In the midst of their crimes, they carried out an assassination- that of controversial Denver talk radio host Alan Berg, who was executed in his driveway. On the run after a shootout with the FBI at a Portland, Oregon motel, Mathews and his followers had regrouped at the secluded homes they'd rented at Smuggler's Cove on Whidbey Island, in Puget Sound. On the morning of Friday, December 7, the gang's three safe houses were quietly surrounded by the FBI. Lights and movement could be seen inside as agents prepared to engage with their targets. When they moved in, Mathews opened fire, and a standoff ensued.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out HelloFresh and use my code rainfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com* Check out NextEvo and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.nextevolution.de/* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RAIN for a great deal: www.uncommongoods.com* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RAIN for a great deal: www.uncommongoods.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: “The Last Angry Man”It started with a sick dream of a violent revolution and a race war. Robert Mathews blamed Jewish people for all of the ills of the world. He wanted to see them annihilated, so he formed a group, culled from other extremist assemblies, and called it The Order. Their aim was to fund the overthrow of the government through counterfeiting and the armed robberies of banks and armored transport vehicles. With success, their brazenness escalated, and they decided to make a statement, with the assassination of a prominent radio host, shot at close range with a silenced submachine gun. Intended as a mission statement to the world, the group was too short-sighted to recognize it was the impetus of their downfall. This is The Order, part 1 of 2: The Last Angry Man.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.com* Check out Factor 75 and use my code rain50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out HelloFresh and use my code rainfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com* Check out NextEvo and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.nextevolution.de/* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RAIN for a great deal: www.uncommongoods.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Monthly Update!It’s time to recap October and there’s so much to talk about! Like how much fun we had at CrimeCon! We’ll also shout out some new friends, Patreon supporters, and some concerning issues in the true crime community. Alisha and Emily will give updates on the Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart case from our live show, the trial for the parties responsible for the death of Manny Ellis (from episode: Unknown Trouble), the trials surrounding Elijah McClain’s death, the case review for the officers involved in the death of Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle, Cameron Hooker’s (ep: 2,640 Days) upcoming status review and the big news about Natalee Holloway’s case. Then Emily will make us all jealous as she shares the details of her upcoming, month-long vacation to Australia! For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.com* Check out HelloFresh and use my code rainfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com* Check out NextEvo and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.nextevolution.de/* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RAIN for a great deal: www.uncommongoods.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 3: "Tread"For the last two weeks, I’ve been telling you about the path of Jesse Clarence Pratt. In part one, I talked about his violent history toward partners and their children. In part two, I told you about Carrie Lynn Love; the young woman who began working with Jesse and was fatefully chosen to ride with him out of the state. Her body was recovered in a pile of gravel at a secluded truck stop after her personal items were found off the highway. Jesse was quickly connected to Carrie and arrested for her murder. Today, I’ll be closing out his story by walking you through the trials that took place in an effort to keep him out of society. As graphic as all of these episodes have already been, listener discretion is advised as I will be discussing the torture Carrie contended with, the details it’s claimed Jesse spoke of and his sexual kinks that may have been connected to the murder weapon. This is part three of the Path of Pratt. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.com* Check out HelloFresh and use my code rainfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com* Check out NextEvo and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.nextevolution.de/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: "Spider"Last week I took you down the path of harm and destruction left behind by Jesse Clarence Pratt. How his partners, Linda, Cheryl, and Nancy, and their children all became victims of his violent temper and his hands. I told you about the kidnapping and rape of Teresa and how Jesse could be the party responsible for the disappearance of Virginia Rambus, and that he was the last person seen with the woman whose body was found in a gravel pile at a rest stop in Oregon- Carrie Love. This week, in part two of three, I’ll be telling you about Carrie and how good detective work paired with strong forensics led to Jesse’s arrest.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out NextEvo and use my code RAIN for a great deal: http://www.nextevolution.de/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: "The Candyman"Virginia Anne Rambus was only 19 years old when she left her apartment to walk across the complex to meet up with a friend. She started the walk, but never arrived. Her case remains unsolved, but a man of particular interest was living in the same complex at the same time. To those he provided drugs to, he was known as the Candy Man. Police in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California however knew him as Jesse Clarence Pratt. And if he had remained in prison for the crime he committed in 1980, Virginia might still be with us as would another murder victim. Today, in part one of two,  I’ll be telling you about Jesse Pratt’s path of destruction, the many wives, partners, children, and sex workers he left bloodied and abused, the women he may have had a hand in killing, and the teenage victim that earned him the title of “Oldest inmate in an Oregon Penitentiary”, Carrie Love.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com* Check out NextEvo: http://www.nextevolution.de/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: "The Fly"In part one of The Prowler, I told you about the murders of Mary Anne Pohlreich, Carol Beethe, and Randi Levine. Mary Anne was raped and killed in an unknown location, her body left posed after death. Carol and Randi were blitzed in their beds as they slept, beaten, raped, and mutilated. In part two, I'll tell you about the murderer of these women. A sinister man who began life as a lonely, unwanted child who would grow to become the first person ever tried for serial murder in King County, Washington.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com* Check out NextEvo: http://www.nextevolution.de/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: "Extreme Personal Rage"In the Summer of 1990, three women fell into the crosshairs of a dangerous man. They were regulars among Bellevue, Washington's vibrant, hard-partying nightlife, and they were murdered- their broken bodies violated and posed after death. Their killer's method linked them as a series, whose recurrences were growing nearer and nearer, but he'd left few clues aside from his violence. This is The Prowler, part one of two.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com* Check out NextEvo: http://www.nextevolution.de/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

November 13th, 2016  was not dissimilar from any other day for the Grunwald family in Palmer, Alaska, that was until their worst worst fears were realized when their beloved son didn’t arrive home by curfew. The search for 16-year-old David led investigators to the discovery of his burned vehicle. As they continued their search for him, they uncovered the horrifying events that unfolded the last night anyone saw him.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com* Check out NextEvo: http://www.nextevolution.de/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s Murder in the Rain we’d like to offer a warm welcome to new friends from CrimeCon! We’re also giving some updates from cases we’ve recently shared as well as sharing some information about two local cases that many listeners have been asking about.  First, Emily will provide the latest information we have on the potential Portland area serial killer who is tied to the murders of four women; Charity Perry, Kristin Smith, Ashley Real, and Bridget Webster. Next, Alisha shares the recent story around the death of Jaahnavi Kandula who was mocked by someone who was sworn to protect her. If you have information on the Portland deaths of four women who are connected to person of interest Jesse Calhoun, you can contact the following agencies: Kristin Smith Case – Detective Jeffery Pontius – [email protected] Perry Case – Sheriff’s Office Tip Line: 503-988-0560 | Detective Kevin Odil – [email protected] Webster Case – Detective David Shorter – [email protected] Real Case – Tip Line: 503-723-4949 | Online Tip Sheet: https://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tipFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s episode is unlike any other I’ve done. In the past, I’ve done special episodes regarding active missing persons- but they are usually only about 15 minutes long, sharing the known information in hopes of helping the family. In today’s case, one member of the family reached out to me. The other side of the family isn’t speaking to that person. And the family drama has only added to the chaos surrounding the disappearance of Shane Barton. Today, I’ll be sharing the audio interview I conducted with Shane’s daughters, and the emailed responses from Racheal, his wife. Hopefully, with all the available information presented together, someone will come forward with information about Shane’s location.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On a rainy night in September of 1946, Cora Rogers was going about her end-of-day duties. She worked alone, running a market and gas station in rural Greenleaf, Oregon. The lights went out inside much earlier than usual, and a curious neighbor walked over to check on Cora, but she did not answer. The neighbor returned home, figuring she had closed up early and gone to bed. She'd been killed at night and lay undiscovered until the following morning. Though police had the statements of many witnesses from the night of the murder, and a description of the likely killer was broadcast and printed in newspapers, the man simply walked away from the crime along a rural strip of highway blacktop. He has never been identified and the murder in Greenleaf remains unsolved.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out BevMo and use my code No promotion code/URL for a great deal: https://www.bevmo.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In 1998, when the body of a young girl washed up on the shore of the Columbia River in Warrington, Oregon, it was easy to assume she was another vulnerable person drawn to the Astoria-Megler bridge to end her own life. But her body would tell another story. Authorities had to work quickly to identify her, her killer, and his motive. During the investigation a secret life was uncovered, one that abused and exploited children for years. In today’s case, we’ll discuss the murder of Heather Fraser and the monster who took her life and negatively impacted dozens of others. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out BevMo and use my code No promotion code/URL for a great deal: https://www.bevmo.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A turn of luck had led the Cowden family to the Carberry Creek area for a last-minute camping trip. The young family of four were delighted to have the time to indulge in the stunning nature Jackson County offered them. They didn’t have big plans; they were just excited to have time with their two young children to fish and to swim. The cherry on top was the plan of wrapping up the weekend with a dinner at Mrs. Cowden’s mother’s home. For unknown reasons, the family never showed up for that meal. Now, 50 years later, their case remains mostly unsolved, although an early parolee has always held the most suspicion as being the person responsible for what happened to the young family. Today, I’ll be telling you the story of The Cowden family: Richard, Belinda, David and Melissa, and how Dwain Lee Little may be their killer.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Our Sponsors:* Check out BevMo and use my code No promotion code/URL for a great deal: https://www.bevmo.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For millennia, we've heard of Pandora's box and the dangers held within. For Fern Bowden, a warning to stay away wasn't enough to keep her from opening the strange container her husband kept in the basement. With the lift of a lid and the blink of an eye, lives would literally and figuratively be blown apart. Today I'll be talking about Portland's Pandora's Box murder- and how a man's paranoia drove him to build an infernal machine.  For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out BevMo and use my code No promotion code/URL for a great deal: https://www.bevmo.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of Murder in the Rain, we have a special feature from our Patreon series, "Welcome to…," where we delve into a case from the hometown of one of our Patreon listeners.Love, a powerful emotion capable of inspiring boundless devotion, took a deadly turn in the summer of 2003. Sandee Rozzo, a bartender from Pinellas Park, FL, fell victim to the dark side of love when she was brutally murdered in her home. Join us as we dive into Sandee’s story and how love, obsession, devotion, and control ultimately took her life.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In our early episode “Wicked Part of Me” we touched on a few cases straight off of Washington’s, now former, Death Row. In today’s case, we’ll dive deep into one of those cases, the story of Cal Brown; a picture-perfect example of how parole can go very wrong and innocent people can end up dead.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Investigators worked outward from the location of the missing woman’s abandoned car, scouring a trail of digital footage. Her last known sighting was captured on a neighbor's home surveillance video. It shows Kassanndra driving off early on the morning she dropped out of contact. She was newly pregnant and scheduled that day for her first ultrasound appointment, which she missed. It was so out of character, her mother contacted the police and a search began. In a stroke of good fortune, a mass transit train line ran along the street where the car was found, and its dashcam captured a brief glimpse of a person walking from the vehicle. They wore black clothing, a brimmed hat, and blue latex gloves.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In 1978 Oregon saw an uptick of crimes against children and panic swelled to an all-time high when two girls went missing within weeks of each other. Our first case today revolves around the disappearance of 12-year-old Ann Marie Ellinwood who went missing during a March of Dimes Walk-a-thon in Corvallis. The second involves 11-year-old Stephanie Ann Newsom, who vanished while delivering newspaper advertisements near her home in Salem. Both girls were last seen walking on local paths and, in both cases, witnesses claimed to have seen them with a similar man.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A few months ago, Emily shared the stories of Tiffany and Danielle, survivors of the Jogger Rapist, Richard Gilmore, who has since been released to a halfway home in downtown Portland. We, along with so many of you listeners were rightfully outraged. We’ve yet to hear from newly crowned Gov. Tina Kotek whether she plans to change his low-level status. Sadly, a case like his, where the judicial system signs a piece of paper that releases someone that could put the public at risk happens daily. And in the case of Russell Obremski, it happened twice. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing the case of Russell Obremski, LaVerna Lowe, Betty Ritchie, and the systemic failures that added to Russel’s list of victims. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog.Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

CW - Animal AbuseHe arrived in Corvallis, Oregon during the Autumn of 1902. His name was Franz Edmund Creffield. Slight and blonde-haired, he spoke with a noticeable German-slash-Swedish-ish accent, was born outside of Dusseldorf near a city named Crefeld (now Krefeld), he'd briefly studied to become a priest, and emigrated to the U.S. in the late 1890s. He had a great big bushy beard, so as to look more authentically prophetic, I suppose. He was described as hypnotic. That is just about all that is known of Franz, who came to believe he was Jesus Christ reborn.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. . If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We want to thank everyone who came out to our live show in Portland, Oregon on June 24th! We admit it, we're a little bit tired after all of the live show excitement, so we wanted to change things up and share a Patreon exclusive episode with you today.Almost exactly 26 years ago, a show premiered on Fox that asked viewers to test the limits of their imaginations. Originally hosted by James Brolin on May 25, 1997, the reigns were then passed to Jonathan Frakes for the next three seasons. With his dramatic delivery of cheesy lines and the most Canadian-looking production, the cult classic Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction found its way into our hearts and most frighteningly, our minds.We hope you enjoy a sneak peek at our new Patreon exclusive series called Deduce! If you like the Deduce series, join us on Patreon for $5 per month or more to get episode 2 on Thursday.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today, we delve into the tragic case of Jenise Wright, a young girl whose disappearance shook her community and captured the attention of the nation. Jenise was just 6 years old when she vanished from her home in Bremerton, Washington, on August 2, 2014. Her disappearance sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community, as friends, family, and neighbors rallied together in a desperate search for the little girl. Thanks to the prioritization of the investigation and DNA testing, the case was solved quickly. Later in the episode, we hear from one of the detectives that worked on Jenise’s case, Lindsey Wade who recently released a new book In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmare. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Lindsey Wade BioLindsey served as a Tacoma Police Officer for twenty-one years. She has an impressive track record of utilizing her keen investigative instincts to solve violent crimes. During her fourteen years as a detective, she investigated sexual assaults, child abuse, missing persons, and homicides. In 2010, Lindsey first became aware of the issue known today as Lawfully Owed DNA when she discovered that serial killer Ted Bundy was not in CODIS. She worked with authorities in Florida to track down a sample of Bundy’s DNA and it was finally entered into the national DNA database in 2011. In 2012, Lindsey’s work on collecting DNA from convicted sexual predators in Washington state who’d slipped through the cracks, led to an arrest in the 1980 homicide of a teenage girl. In 2018, Lindsey, along with Tacoma Police Detectives and the FBI, solved two 32-year-old cold case child homicides thanks to advances in DNA technology, Forensic Genetic Genealogy, and good old-fashioned police work. Lindsey retired in 2018 as the Tacoma Police Department’s cold case detective.  If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The month of May is full of reminders of the feminine energy surrounding us. Mother Earth shares her beauty with rays of sunshine and blossoming flowers. Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of the month. And the woman I spoke with for today’s episode is reminded of the most gutting pain a mother can experience. The loss of a child. To honor her child and his unsolved death, I will be sharing the case of Sircharles Jones, a mother’s child who can no longer tell his own stories, so his mother did. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The three trappers were missing for months before their bodies were found in the water beneath a rough hole chopped into the ice of a remote lake. Killed in an ambush, their mutilated bodies wove a tale of furious violence: two had been shot execution-style, one was beaten to death with a hammer, and all three had been raked with shotgun blasts. Committed 99 years ago this past January, and though a likely culprit has been identified, these murders, unfortunately, remain officially unsolved. Today, I'll tell you about Oregon's Lava Lake Trapper Murders, one of the most infamous killings in the history of the Pacific Northwest.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On July 4th 2007, a horrifying incident unfolded when a 12-year-old girl was abducted from outside her own home in Tacoma, WA. The relentless efforts of the police led them through a maze of leads, gradually narrowing down their search until they finally identified the prime suspect. As the realization sank in that yet another young girl in Tacoma went missing, the city was gripped with fear, worrying that she might be lost forever. However, the discovery of her remains brought no solace, it only brought more anguish as subsequent failures in the justice system came to light as the investigation went on. In today's episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching case of Zina Linnik and shed light on how the capture of her murderer ultimately led to the closure of multiple cases.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Over the last two episodes, you’ve heard the stories of the missing children featured in the 1993 Soul Asylum music video, Runaway Train. In today’s conclusion, we’ll discuss the disappearances of Polly Klaas and Thomas “Tommy” Dean Gibson.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Last week I introduced you to the first set of stories surrounding the cases involving children who were pictured in the 1993 Soul Asylum video for Runaway Train. Today, I’ll continue to tell those stories. As you’ll soon hear, the themes of cops not believing the families, a lack of information surrounding the cases and some of the cases remaining unsolved continues. So, if you’re from the area being talked about, please pay extra attention and share with others. Someone knows something. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Thirty years ago, a music video hit airwaves that changed how videos could be used for good. Soul Asylum’s choice to use photos of missing children as the backdrop to their song “Runaway Train” did in fact bring children home; in some cases heroically, in some, against the children’s will. Sadly, some were returned home, only to be laid to rest and others yet remain lost. For the next three episodes, I’ll be talking about the individual cases behind those faces and what the outcome was…if there is one available.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There have been many conversations of late discussing systemic issues in our world. While we've given many examples of current issues within the justice system, it is important to look back at the foundation of such a system to understand why it operates the way it does today. For Portland, the corrupt history of the police bureau and local government is a story that isn't special to our city, though it does contain some uniquely Portland elements. This is the story of Big Jim Elkins and how pinball machines, teamsters, gangsters, bootleggers, drug dealers, and gambling dens in every corner of the city helped form both its police and local government, one bribe at a time. You'll also learn about Portland's old-timey coven of corruption, The Bourbon and Ham Club.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Northons Part 2: “The Perfect Story”In last week’s episode, we explored the background of Christopher and Liysa Northon. If you haven’t listened go check it out because there will be spoilers! On October 9th, 2000, authorities found Chris dead inside his sleeping bag at the campsite he and Liysa had been staying at with their young son Dane. Later that day, Liysa sought out medical help for some minor injuries, telling nurses and police that they were caused due to a fight with her husband, who had been abusing her. She told her story to multiple law enforcement officers, and over time there were parts of her that were different or that people questioned. In this week’s episode, we’ll conclude the case of Liysa Northon and how her story, when compared to evidence, just didn’t add up. We'll also dive into some major bombshells in this case. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: “Who’s the Monster?”Liysa Northon never disputed the fact that she had killed her husband. Truth be told, she informed the police that she may have killed him. But the story that she would go on to tell, would change, like many of the stories told throughout her life. She was adamant she had to kill her husband, if she hadn’t, it would have been her or her son. When Lisya’s case was being prepared for court, it by no means drew notoriety across the country, but in the NW corner and in Hawaii, it became well-known and highly anticipated. People were intrigued and even moved by the fit, pretty, young woman who claimed to desperately fight for her life, and yet, many people stood behind the victim to point the blame at her. Once court was over and the case settled, many were left scratching their heads at the outcome. Soon, one of the most famous true crime writers in the world would discover Liysa’s case and pen her final chapter, and what she had to say showed Liysa in an entirely different light. Over the next two episodes of Murder in the Rain, I’ll share Liysa’s story and dig into why when picked apart, it didn’t quite line up with the evidence. So, was Liysa Northon married to a monster who terrorized her every day, or was she the monster?For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog.National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Portland metro area has always been the ‘quirky girl’ of American cities. We partake in anything usually deemed ‘weird’ or ‘out of the norm’, and we like it that way. However, that weirdness can often be perceived as a gateway to even more strange and, who knows, maybe even dangerous lifestyles. So, when a young mother in Gresham called 911 after being attacked, her life was dissected and detectives thought they may have uncovered the role the evil-doer played in her life. That role was of a pirate. Today, I’ll be telling you the story of Annastasia Hester of Gresham, Oregon, and how her killer was closer than detectives ever imagined. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: "An Act of Sheer Madness"Before 1970, anyone over the age of twelve could legally purchase dynamite in Oregon. Beginning in 1963 on the University of Oregon Campus and the surrounding area, many many bombs were detonated. Mostly aimed at military buildings off-campus and ROTC buildings, on campus, the bombings didn't slow until the law changed, and almost no one was ever charged significantly for the crimes. In part two of Explosive, we’ll discuss the University of Oregon bombings and Odie's Steakhouse and Bronco Room, in the tiny town of Elgin, Oregon, which exploded in 1986, killing one man and sending another fleeing from justice for over a decade.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: The Maximum Amount Of DamageIn Portland, an extortion letter threatening a bombing was received and in the process of being read when said bomb exploded inside a downtown department store. The search for the culprits stretched on for months before an unrelated case of mail fraud led investigators to a known grifter and his accomplice, whom he employed as 'his eyes', due to the lack of vision of his own. In part one of Explosive, I'll also thrill you with the story of Portland's own Liberty Bell and that time in 1970,  when it exploded. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the early morning hours of January 22nd, 2007 Karen Bodine’s body was discovered by a passerby at the entrance of a gravel pit in Rochester, Washington. Mere hours before, a police officer spoke to Karen and had the opportunity to make sure she got home safely to her family safely, but they didn’t. What happened to Karen Bodine? In this episode of Murder in the Rain, we sit down with Karlee Bodine to help us tell the story of her mother’s murder. We also get to hear from the new Thurston County Sheriff to learn just how he intends to deal with cases like Karen’s in the future. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyTo keep up with the Bodine family, you can follow the Justice for Karen Bodine Facebook page Justice for Karen BodineTo support the Bodine family raise funds for a new billboard please consider making a purchase at lashgasms.com Use code Karen20 at checkout to get 20% off your order AND 20% of your purchase will go directly to the Karen Bodine Cold Case Fund.If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For a teen from California, the jarring Alaskan temperatures of late January were unbearable. Luckily, he had three guides there to help him stay warm and to show him the hunting traditions of their ancestors. The day after they began their adventure, the dark figure of the young man was spotted by hunters in a helicopter. Something had happened to his chaperones, and no one, not even the boy knew what had occurred. His story left Alaskan authorities wondering, who killed Oscar Henry, Freddy Jackson, and Clarence Arnold?For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In Oregon's Umpqua National Forest, three officers responded to a report of an unknown party firing on a trailblazing crew, and when they arrived at the hand-built creekside cabin of the man they believed responsible, their suspect's Winchester rifle rang out and one of the officers was shot in the head and killed instantly. The shooter- a nearly-seventy-year-old-recluse, trapper, and gold prospector- fled the scene and vanished into the wilds, moving around the vast search area like a phantom- invisible to his pursuers and seemingly impossible to capture. This is the story of George Baker Dunkin: The Woodsman.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the early 1980s, several adults came together and formed a “new light” bible study group in Grants Pass, Oregon. This was a group of Seventh-day Adventists who wanted to be more in tune with God. Eventually, the group welcomed sisters Sharon and Deborah Halstead, childhood friends of the leader’s husband who grew up with him in California. What started out as straightforward bible study morphed into what modern-day religious leaders would call Spiritualism or Voice Ministry, something that the church does not support. The group fractured and some members began following a very unlikely prophet, one who led them down a dark path of destruction and murder. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: “Mental Condition Black”Last week I told you about just a few of the incidents of officer-involved shootings so far this year. The first United States Climate Activist to be killed by authorities, Tyre Nichols, whose death and the subsequent charges to stem from it are being looked at as a blueprint for change. And the three men, Oscar Sanchez, Keenan Anderson, and Takar Smith, who were killed in Los Angeles within 48 hours of each other. Today, I’ll be focusing on one case, that of Manuel Ellis of Tacoma. His beating and restraint-induced death was horrific, but hope remains that the responsible parties will face justice. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherainTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherainWebsite https://www.murderintherain.com/Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1 "Who Do You Serve" We had all hoped, perhaps with naive hearts, that the brutal murder of George Floyd, the protests that followed, and the new expectations surrounding inclusion and anti-racism by the ‘woke’ crowd would have meant the killing of Americans, especially of color, by police, would have been lessened if not nearly eradicated. Sadly, predictably, 2022 saw a record number of police-involved killings. Already in 2023, there seems to have been a rash of incidents. One killing in Tacoma, Washington, was lost to the news cycle and the sheer number of incidents. Today, in part one of two, I’ll be talking about just a few of the multiple officer-involved shootings so far this year. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherainTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherainWebsite https://www.murderintherain.com/Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Often we hear of mass shooters taking their lives in the wake of a rampage to avoid being killed by cops or going to jail. But far more often, instances of murder-suicide are intimate and personal. In this week’s case, we discuss the murders of Mitra Mehrabadi, James 'JJ' Hurtado, and Lisa Stevie Haynes and the deaths of Jim Morgan, Kenneth Valdez, Jason Huston, and Terry Daniel. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherainTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherainWebsite https://www.murderintherain.com/Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On February 18th, 1992, the decomposed body of a man was discovered in the waters near the Black River parkway in Cape Town, South Africa. As the area is rife with gang activity  it was initially theorized that the man was yet another victim of gang gun violence, but they soon discovered he had a very unique wound; a crossbow through his head. Using a new technique  to help identify the body, they were able to identify him as Victor Graham Chatburn from Kraaifontein, a northern suburb of Western Cape Town. As investigators dug into who could have killed the married father, a truly shocking story unfolded. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s case was one that was requested. Unlike most that are sent to us, we received many requests for it to be covered, and for good reason. When Aron left his camping party to go on a solo hike, it was nothing out of the ordinary. His friends started to worry when he wasn’t back in time for dinner, something very out of the ordinary. Things only got worse from there when he and his puppy were found dead on a trail. Confessions have been made and stories told, yet no one has been arrested and no one knows why. This is the story of Aron Christenson and Buzz and how the Lewis County Sheriff's office has left his friends and family with more questions than answers.To support the family and friends seeking Justice for Aron Christensen, please consider donating to their GoFundMe. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There were so many active serial murderers in the Pacific Northwest and their often cross-jurisdictional crimes demanded the development of a system called HITS, designed to make connections between reported crimes, in order to better pinpoint suspects and make arrests. In 1991, this system made a match in Seattle, where HITS was based, to a murder in Portland, Oregon. This link would lead them to a man, who for years had worked the highways of the American West as a trucker, and possibly a serial killer.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: “Screwdriver”In last week’s episode, I introduced you to a man named Dayton Leroy Rogers, who was known by local sex workers as a creepy character they called “Steve the Gambler”; a man who enjoyed bondage had a foot fetish and enjoyed inflicting pain on women. Rogers was arrested for the murder of Jennifer Lisa Smith in the summer of 1987. Shortly after his arrest, while they prepared for his upcoming murder trial, authorities made the gruesome discovery of several bodies hidden in the Molalla Forest in Oregon. The similarities between the Molalla Forest discovery and Jennifer Smith were undeniable, and soon detectives would unveil a prolific serial killer who would go on to have the longest-running court case in Oregon history.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: "Steve the Gambler"Oregon has seen its fair share of serial rapists and killers, but few have gained the term prolific. One, in particular, earned that title in the late 1980s. In today’s case, we discuss the origin story of a man who was known on the streets as “Steve the Gambler”, a man who had a wife and child at home, who owned a successful business, and who cruised the streets at night looking for a vulnerable female to be his victim. This is the story of the Molalla Forest Killer Part 1. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 3: “Multnomah County Manson”For the past two weeks, I’ve told you the stories of the Street Kids of Portland that fell prey to the power of The Family- Led by Grant Charboneau and Greg Wilson. They had a hand in the killings of Hal Charbanou, Misty Largo, and Leon Stanton. One of their murderous helpers was James Nelson. While Grant and Greg spent their time behind bars, James finished his, was released, and soon found himself on the streets yet again. Finally, he could fulfill his desire to be the leader of a group of kids. But he would rule with a literal iron fist. When a young girl with disabilities enters the scene, she struggles to follow the rules and soon meets consequences she never imagined and certainly didn’t deserve. This is the conclusion of Street Kids- and the Multnomah County Manson family.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: “Fantastic Army of the Night”Last week I introduced you to Grant Charboneau, Greg Wilson and the Family of street kids they ruled over. They had their own rules and if they were broken, there would be ramifications. Which was what happened to Misty Largo; a teenage girl who was murdered after a brutal 36 hours of torture, brought on after the family decided she was not abiding. Grant, as XO or the leader of the family, was starting to feel paranoid that his henchman, or hench-boy, 15-year-old Leon might spill about not only Misty, but the violent murder of Hal; Grant’s father. So, what would become of Leon? Today, I’ll be telling you about the death order put out on Leon and what Grant and Greg faced when the police came knocking. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: "Rambo Games"Homeless rates have skyrocketed across the country over the last few years. But it isn’t anything new. But back in the 1980s there was a new scene brewing in the houseless community- street kids. While many of the street kids of Portland were simply looking for a new home, a new sense of community where they could feel safe away from abusive homes, others were finding opportunities to take leadership positions that would allow them to take control over the kids. Creating “Families'' which differed little from the Manson Family. Today I’ll be telling the first part of three surrounding Grant Charboneau, Greg Wilson, James Nelson and how their rule left Jessica Williams, Michelle Largo and Leon Stanton Dead.  For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: Red CirclesLast week I told you the story of Harvey Carignan- a man who took to using a want ad to lure young women into his grasp. Today, I'll be telling you about his continued violence after a move to Minnesota, a series of unsolved murders he was suspected of committing in California, his many trials for his endless crimes and how Harvey, responsible for attacking, raping and killing as many 180 girls and women, was brought down by a traffic stop.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us onInstagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: Nickel-Sized HolesIn 1972, Laura Brock, a college student in Washington, went missing while hitchhiking; her body was found hours later. She had been beaten, raped, and murdered. Eight months later, 15-year-old Kathy Miller got into a stranger's car and vanished. When her plastic-wrapped body was discovered, the beating death she suffered and the circumstances surrounding the murders pointed to a man with the strength of ten and a chilling criminal record. A man named Harvey Carignan.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us onInstagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the 1970 and 80s, a serial rapist plagued Portland, OR and surrounding areas. His modus operandi was that he would jog through neighborhoods in east Portland scouting for potential victims. When he found a young girl or woman that captured his attention, he would watch them, sometimes for days, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. When she was alone, he would break in, attack her, hide his face, and rape her before slipping back out into the night. It would take nearly a decade for police to capture him and 36 years later, the survivors of the Portland “Jogger Rapist” still band together in search of justice. We are merely weeks away from his release from prison, and I want to be sure you know who could be moving in next door to you.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. Episode Host: Emily RowneyGuests: Danielle Tudor and Tiffany EdensTo hear the full interview with Danielle and Tiffany and to get more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us onInstagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] out some of the organizations and sources that are near and dear to our guests hearts and consider making a donation to a rape survivor Joyful Heart Foundation: https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/Change.org Petition: https://chng.it/f9GYj7FRCR Xchange Recover Housing Program: driveoutaddiction.comOregon National Crime Victims Law Institute - Lewis and Clark Law School: ncvli.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Last week we told the story of Mandy Stavik who was kidnapped and murdered while on a jog in her hometown. Years went on and her case went cold. Then detectives, inspired by a case in England, decided they would do a DNA sweep of the area. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the lengths detectives and even a good samaritan went to in an effort to put a killer behind bars. Armed with a DNA match, the prosecution seemed poised for an open and shut case, but when the defense went after Mandy, her family and friends started to worry her killer could walk free. Would her murderer ever face consequences for his actions?For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When Mandy Stavik went missing while jogging during the Thanksgiving holiday, her family was terrified they were going to live through the loss of yet another child, after her brother Brent had been tragically murdered years prior. Soon, those fears were realized when Mandy’s body was discovered in a river. Desperate to solve her case, detectives followed the trailblazing steps of British detectives who used a “DNA sweep” to catch a killer of their own. But even if a DNA match was found, would Mandy’s killer be brought to justice? This is part one of Black Friday.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. Episode Host: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s episode, we get to hear two Murder in the Rain Patreon exclusives. First up, “Monster Under the Bed”, the frightening case of Zacharias Adrian Cavasos who repeatedly exploited a child. Next, First up, “H.O.M.I.C.I.D.E”, the tragic story of Mouseketeer Dennis Day.For images and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. Episode Host “Monster Under the Bed”: Emily RowneyEpisode Host “H.O.M.I.C.I.D.E”: Alisha HollandIf you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is the case of Corinna Mullen, a 20-year-old woman who was violently murdered in her small town of Central City, Kentucky. Her case went unsolved for nearly two decades, but was who killed her really a secret all those years?Today’s case is from the “Welcome to” series where we feature cases from the cities our Patreon listeners live in. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the rain, Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.For images and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.  Episode Host: Emily RowneyFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today’s episode, Alisha shares two of her favorite Patreon episodes. First up is “Fear”. Can everyone feel fear? What scientifically happens when you feel fear? Can you be scared to death? This is the case of Mary Parnell whose life was cut short by a random turn of events that would quite literally leave her scared to death.Next up, “Section 490”, the story of Manbir Kajila, Samandeep Gill and the importance of following protocol. When a newlywed couple is involved in a fender bender, the task of exchanging information becomes one of dodging bullets and what would have been a crash investigation becomes a murder investigation. The police work, or lack thereof, would end up determining the fate of the killer. Episode Host: Alisha HollandCover Art: Photo by Camila Quintero FrancoFor images and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.  Can’t get enough Murder in the Rain? This episode aired as a Patreon exclusive. Murder in the Rain Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Many neighbors reflected that the Bever family kept to themselves and never really mingled with any of the people in the neighborhood. The family was such a mystery that the neighbors didn’t know their first names until news of a horrific tragedy of what happened to them would be plastered all over the media. If you are interested in listening/watching to Michael Bever's interrogation with detectives you can watch it on YouTube: YouTube - Michael Bever InterrogationFor photos and sources from the Blood Brothers episode, visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Emily RowneyCan’t get enough Murder in the Rain? This episode aired as a Patreon exclusive. Murder in the Rain Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s episode, Josh shares the story of Mabel Monohan. When 64-year-old Mabel answered the rapid knock on her front door from a woman calling for help, she had no idea the nefarious plan the strangers on the other side of the door had planned. Two days later, on March 11th, 1953, Mabel’s gardener would find her dead in her ransacked Burbank, California house. For photos and sources for this week’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. Come see us at PNW True Crime Fest October 8th & 9th! Visit us in our booth on both days and don’t miss our live show Saturday night! Murder in the Rain listeners can use promo code MURDERINTHERAIN15 for 15% off ticketsEpisode Host: Josh McCulloughCan’t get enough Murder in the Rain? This episode aired as a Patreon exclusive. Murder in the Rain Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the days before April 27th, our instagram, along with others, were posting phone numbers and information about how to contact Texas’ Gov. Abbot, requesting he grant clemency to Melissa Lucio- a woman who was set to be put to death. The outcry and calls worked and her life has, thus far, been spared. There’s additional good news- not only will she not be murdered by the state, but her appeals are being reviewed which could lead to a new trial and possible release! So, before her next hearing, let's take a look back at her case to understand why there was such an outcry surrounding her possible death and what chance she may have of being cleared of all wrong-doing. For images and sources for this week’s episode, visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Come see us at PNW True Crime Fest October 8th & 9th! Visit us in our booth on both days and don’t miss our live show Saturday night! Murder in the Rain listeners can use promo code MURDERINTHERAIN15 for 15% off ticketsEpisode Host: Alisha HollandThis episode aired as a Patreon exclusive. Murder in the Rain Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Can’t get enough Murder in the Rain? Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the early 1980’s medical personnel at Bexar County Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, noticed that patients in the pediatric intensive care unit were dying at an accelerated rate. They suffered seizures, ceased breathing, some had their hearts completely shut down, and others would bleed uncontrollably after being given a shot or IV. After one nurse looked into the issue, she found that most of these deaths occurred during a single shift, the night shift, when one particular nurse was working. This is the story of Genene Jones, a nurse who was known as the Angel of Death.For images and sources for today’s case, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog.Come see us at PNW True Crime Fest October 8th & 9th! Visit us in our booth on both days and don’t miss our live show Saturday night! Murder in the Rain listeners can use promo code MURDERINTHERAIN15 for 15% off ticketsEpisode Host: Emily RowneyThis episode aired as a Patreon exclusive. Murder in the Rain Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Can’t get enough Murder in the Rain? Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s episode, we explore a real case that was inspired by the cult classic movie Scream. This is the story of 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart who was brutally murdered by two classmates; Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughCome see us at PNW True Crime Fest October 8th & 9th! Murder in the Rain listeners can use promo code MURDERINTHERAIN15 for 15% off ticketsThis episode aired as a Patreon exclusive. Murder in the Rain Patreon members of at least $5/mo, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Can’t get enough Murder in the Rain? Follow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/murderintherain/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mintherain/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/murderintherain TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@em_murderintherain Website https://www.murderintherain.com/ Email [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the episode “Nowhere to be Found” we told the stories of Wallace Guidroz and Lenoria Jones, two toddlers who disappeared while in the care of and possibly at the hands of their guardians. Today, We have two more stories regarding missing children whose cases have never been solved. First, Teekah Lewis, a two-year-old who was abducted during a family night out over 20 years ago. Next, Shausha Henson and Shaina Kirkpatrick, two babies who left home with their mother on a road trip and haven’t been seen since. The families of these children still hold out hope their babies will be returned, so let’s get to the details because you never know what you might know about a case that could help bring their abductors to justice and answer the always present question “What happened to them?”For additional information including photos and sources, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Alisha HollandSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 2: "The Hatchet Man"In last week’s episode “Leave Us Alone” we discussed the Cline Falls Axe Attack from 1977. College students Terri Jentz and Avra Goldman were in Oregon starting their summer cycling trip across the TransAmerica trail. A few days into their trip they were attacked while camping in Cline Falls State Park. The attacker drove his vehicle to the women’s tent, got out, and hacked at the girls with a hatchet. Miraculously, both women survived. After three years, the case was essentially closed and no one was arrested. Unfortunately, due to the statute of limitations, the Cline Falls Axe attacker would never pay for his crimes. Victim and advocate, Terri Jentz, decided that 15 years later, she wanted to solve her own case. In today’s episode, we explore the journey Terri took interviewing witnesses, gathering clues, and discovering who The Hatchet man was. For photos and sources for this episode, please visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Emily RowneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Part 1: "Leave Us Alone" The 1970s was a decade where women lobbied and protested and people enjoyed the fashion and musical freedom the decade could offer. More than ever, women were going to college and breaking into careers that used to be solely for men, trying new things, and even going on new adventures. In 1977 two Yale University coeds embarked on the adventure of a lifetime when they decided to dedicate their summer to cycling the TransAmerica Trail. Terri Jentz and Avra Goldman had no idea that when they kicked off their trip in the beautifully scenic Oregon, that they would be stepping into a nightmare. Today, we’ll be discussing the infamous case of the Cline Falls Axe Attack.For photos and sources for this episode, please visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Emily RowneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There are at least 63 available billboards along the 84. As cars travel along, and drivers and passengers' eyes wander across those billboards, that equates to 1.5 million impressions per week, and over 6 million impressions per month per billboard. After you hear today’s episode I hope we’ll be much closer to filling one of those billboards with the face of a beloved father who has been missing since November 2021; Charles Keller.For photos and sources for today’s episode, please visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.To hear the Marsalis Trial recording referenced in today’s case, visit us on Patreon. Patreon Members at all levels will have access to the recording as well as ad-free versions of all episodes.You can also donate to the family's Missing Person Chuck Keller Conservatorship gofundme page.To donate to the Keller family, you can send funds to @murderintherain on Venmo noting “Charlie Keller” and we will forward them to the Keller family.Episode Host: Emily RowneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There seems to be no heavier pain to carry than the loss of a child. It’s hard enough to lose a child to a health issue or accident, but when a stranger and violence are involved, it seems unimaginable how a parent or any family member could get through the day when their heart has been shattered by the loss or worse when they don’t know where or what happened to their child. Today, I’ll be telling two stories of young children who went missing under bizarre circumstances. These cases are considered open, but are they in essence, solved? And in both cases, were family members involved? These are the stories of Wallace Guidroz and Lenoria Jones and their mysterious disappearances.For photos and sources for today’s case, visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Alisha HollandSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"By nightfall, the buildings were burning; the commissary had been looted, blankets and bedding were brought to the yard by the inmates. Small make-shift tents sprang up. Convicts were seen eating fresh bread by the loaf, and sheet cakes by the dozen. They drank milk by the gallon and cooked meat and steaks over large bonfires built from the wreckage of the prison. The loud strains of steel guitars played in the background as a night of destruction…occurred. There were many assaults, several knifings, and total destruction of property. Taunting profanities were thrown at the guards whom they knew could not take action." This is the story of the 1968 Oregon Penitentiary Riot.Photos and sources from this week’s case can be seen in the Murder in the Rain Unrest episode blog. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Last week, I told you about Bruce Nickell, a man who mysteriously collapsed and died. Then, just a few days later, also in Auburn, Washington, 40-year-old mother and banker Sue Snow also collapsed and died. When her death was ruled a homicide via cyanide poisoning, her husband Paul was looked at as a suspect and the country was terrified to hear there might be another murderer tampering with capsules. With a nationwide recall, those who had bottles of Excedrin at home were checking the bottles so they could call in if they were in possession of one from the same lot as those Sue Snow had ingested. That was when Stella Nickell, Bruce’s wife, realized they not only had a bottle from that batch, but Bruce had died right after taking a few capsules. So perhaps his death wasn’t caused by emphysema after all.For photos and sources for today’s case, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Alisha HollandSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Tylenol murders of Chicago in 1981 brought a flurry of change. They inspired a total redesign of medical packaging, to hinder tampering and it spawned the creation of a new anti-tampering federal law. The ripple effect of change went as deep as homes and individuals. Some were so fearful there would be another attack by the uncaptured perpetrator, or perhaps a copycat, they wouldn’t even buy medication in capsule form. Which was why it was so shocking to find Sue Snow, someone who was worried about capsules, in possession of some the morning she collapsed on her bathroom floor. Was this another attack at the hands of the same person from Chicago? Was there someone in the house who wanted Sue dead? Or even worse, was Sue simply a necessary casualty in the eyes of a villainous killer who needed Sue to die for her own benefit? In today's episode, we'll hear the story of Sue Snow, Bruce Nickell, and the Excedrin murders that rocked Washington in the 1980s. For photos and sources for today’s case, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Alisha HollandSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In December of 2011, the tiny city of Deer Park, Washington, was shaken by the horrific news that a local mother of five was found murdered in her own bed. Over the course of the investigation, police pieced together a grim scene. A man broke into her home and laid in wait for his opportunity to strike. He then violently murdered her and left her body in a state to humiliate and degrade her. To this day, there is a line drawn in the sand, and a family is divided on who that man was. Was it a stranger? Was it an online lover? Was it her ex-husband? Though a man sits in prison convicted, by his peers, of the horrific murder of Chanin Starbuck, some of the people closest to her can’t agree that he is the one who actually did it.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Emily RowneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In 1923 rural Oregon, a brazen daytime train robbery ended after a strong-arm takeover and a massive dynamite blast, deployed to open a safe containing an alleged fortune, destroyed the train's mail car, setting it ablaze. As it charred to ruin, one person was consumed in the fire and three others were brutally cut down by gunfire. These crimes resulted in a years-long manhunt for the three-man team who had fled far and wide from their epicenter. This is the story of The DeAutremont Brothers, their folly in taking after the Old West outlaws they had grown up worshiping, and the railcar they stopped one cloudless October afternoon: Train Number 13, The Gold Special.  For photos and sources for this case, visit the Murder in the Rain “Episode 96. A Long Run in the Shadows” episode blog.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is customized online therapy that offers video, phone, and live chat sessions with a licensed therapist. For 10% off of you first month, go to https://www.betterhelp.com/murderintherainSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

So often in true crime, we hear about the Bogeyman; the Westley Allan Dodds, or Gary Ridgways. An animalistic creature that stalks a person like prey with no rhyme or reason. But too often, the perpetrator of violence is someone within the home; a family member who takes domestic violence too far and ends up killing their family. These horrendous acts leave people wondering how well they know those they share a home, and sometimes a bed with. Today, I’ll be exploring three cases of full or partial family annihilations and speaking with Dr. Stephanie Leite, clinical and forensic psychologist to discuss the signs of someone who may go over the edge and what you can do if you think you’re seeing them.To help with Raechyl and Jaylay Blackshear’s funeral expenses, Please visit their family’s Go Fund Me page. For additional information like photos and sources, visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

She created the blueprint for craigslist killings all over the world and she’s known by many nicknames; “Hell’s Princess”, “Female Bluebeard”, “High Priestess of Murder”, and the “Queen of Crime” to name a few. Today we unlock an episode from the Murder in the Rain Patreon vault. Join us to hear about the historic true crime fan favorite, the story of Belle Gunness. Belle Gunness lured men to her, stole their wealth, and hid it from the world, and she did it while tending a farm, raising children, and possibly faking her own death.For additional information like photos and sources, please visit the Murder in the Rain episode “Hell’s Princess” blog.Episode Host: Emily RowneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The bodies were discovered nearly 48 hours after their car was found abandoned with its doors hanging open, its occupants vanished in the surrounding woods. It was an execution-style killing, times two. The dead were discovered with their watches and shoes missing, their wallets emptied. Gags were found stuffed in their mouths and both had been fatally shot in the head. And though the FBI took over the investigation, the leads winnowed away to an infrequent drip, which kept it on life support, waiting for someone to uncover the truth. Decades later, a relative of one of those killed will reach across time in an attempt to put the case's scattered pieces together and shine a light on those responsible. Today, I'll tell you about the unsolved Crater Lake Double Murder of 1952, that may have been solved. For photos and sources for this case, visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

“When we tie you to the theft of something and that shows deception being part of your character you forfeit the right to be believed you forfeit to be treated as an honest person. And that’s the way it is,” Sgt. Reagan of the Spokane police department was quoted as saying during the investigation surrounding today's case. Perhaps your first response was “screw this guy, people deserve second chances.” But maybe the biggest and perhaps hardest lesson of the pandemic has been to see the true colors of those you thought you knew. While investigators should always process things through the lens of evidence and facts, at what point do we let someone’s history dictate their future, and when should we let bygones be bygones? This is the story of the life and murder of Kenneth Cross of Spokane, Washington, and all the red flags and herrings along the way.Episode Host: Alisha HollandFor additional information, photos, and sources, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The 1980s which were smack dab in what criminal justice experts call the “Epidemic Years” or “The Golden Age of Serial Murder”, was nothing if not a hodgepodge of frenzied criminal activity: from bogus claims leading to the Satanic Panic to falsely accused Daycare child sex abuse, the rumors of heinous crimes were rampant. In a time when people were fixated on stranger danger, hunting monsters, and saving the children, some of those monsters slipped through the cracks. The bad guys of the 1980s weren’t exactly as the rumors described, but they did do reprehensible acts. Today’s case took place in the final year of that decade; A man known as The Vancouver Child Killer, who could have been the most prolific and horrific child sex abuser of our time, was apprehended thanks to a combination of impatience, coincidence, and the bravery of two people.Interested in a whiter smile? Get 25% off using code RAIN25 at brytnsmile.com For additional information including photos and sources, check out the Murder in the Rain Eye For An Eye episode blog.Episode Host: Emily RowneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In Part One of Grizzly Summer, Josh detailed the mauling of two visitors to Glacier National Park and the desperate late-night search for survivors that ensued in its wake. In Part Two, the attack appears to repeat itself hours later, though it occurs miles from the first and seems that a different bear, fearless in the face of humans, had dragged another camper into the moonlit woods, this time as their friends sought safety in trees, forced to hear the crunching of bones as they perched waiting for the moment to flee.For additional information, images, and sources, check out the Murder in the Rain Grizzly Summer episode blog.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On a silent August night in 1967, Screams ripped through the darkness in Glacier National Park, Montana. A visitor to the park camping under the stars was attacked in their sleep and dragged away from camp. When an injured survivor of the same attack stumbles upon another camper hundreds of yards away, it triggers a frantic middle-of-the-night search-and-hopefully-rescue mission, crewed by both brave park rangers and overnight visitors, who hours later, would hear word that miles away, there had been another attack that night and another camper dragged into the woods. Episode Host: Josh McCulloughPromo: Looking for your next podcast binge? Check out the 5 part series Vigilante from Kast Media For additional information, images, and sources, check out the Murder in the Rain Grizzly Summer episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Last week was the first part of the story of Josh Wade, the disappearance of Mindy Schloss, and the murder of Della Brown, whose beaten body had been found in a shed. In part two, after Josh’s friends wore a wire, Josh Wade had an arrest warrant out and police were starting their hunt for him. This all took place 7 years before Mindy Schloss, a nurse who divided her time between Fairbanks and Anchorage, went missing from her home. When authorities, who all knew the infamous case of Della Brown, learned that Joshua Wade lived next door to Mindy, their instincts told them she had probably met a terrible fate. Now if they could just find her…and him.For additional information, photos, and sources, please check out the Murder in the Rain End of Trail blog.Episode Host: Alisha HollandSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When a well-known and adored nurse went missing in Anchorage, the city was literally brought to a halt in searching for her. It didn’t take long for a suspect to catch the detective's attention. Their concern wasn’t just because he was a neighbor, nor was it because he had outstanding warrants. It was because he had been suspected of killing before. For the next two episodes, I will be telling the stories of Della Brown, Mindy Schloss, and Joshua Wade. Three Alaskans whose lives, and deaths, would become intertwined, generating conversations about the treatment of Indigenous victims, state responsibility, and all of the hurt that could have been avoided. For additional information, photos, and sources, please check out the Murder in the Rain End of Trail blog.Episode Host: Alisha HollandSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Nestled next to the Canal Acres and Bryant nature parks in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a stereotypical little cookie-cutter neighborhood. On any given day you can find people outside mowing their lawns, taking a walk with their dogs, or waving at a friendly neighbor, but on a summer evening in 2012, the neighborhood would be disturbed by the sound of gunshots. No one could have imagined the grizzly event that would take place in their quiet neighborhood and how one man could take the lives of those closest to him. This is the case of Adrien Graham Wallace and the innocent lives he stole.For additional information, photos, and sources, please check out the Murder in the Rain Invisible episode blog.Episode Host: Emily RowneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

From 1978 to 1981, The South Hill Rapist, who disguised himself as a jogger, raped, assaulted, groped, and flashed dozens of women across one posh Spokane, Washington neighborhood. After a car was spotted illegally parked at a junior high running track at the time of the rapes, authorities finally tracked down a suspect: Frederick Harlan Coe. Join us today for the conclusion of This Little Piece of the Devil, Part Two. For additional information, photos, and sources for this episode please visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.For ad-free episodes, sign up for the Murder in the Rain Patreon.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In 1978, a rapist began a string of attacks that would last nearly 3 years and involve dozens of victims. In today’s episode, Josh will be telling the horrific details of the assaults and the lack of investigation that followed. With a city of potential victims in the dark about the monster lurking among them, what would it take for authorities to finally take the victim’s cases seriously? This is part one of This Little Piece of the Devil, the case of Kevin Coe who gained notoriety as the South Hill Rapist.For additional information, photos, and sources for this episode please visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.For ad-free episodes, sign up for the Murder in the Rain Patreon.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In recent episodes, we’ve had Josh talk about the killing of Cassie Jo Stoddart in his Scream inspired Patreon mini and Emily’s stories of catfishing gone wrong in our episode, “Plenty of Catfish”. I wasn’t searching for a similar story, but I stumbled upon one that eerily resembles a mash-up of both of those cases. This is the story of the murder of Cynthia “CeeCee” Hoffman and the alleged catfish that orchestrated her killing. This week’s episode is brought to you by Sinister Coffee. Check out the women-owned, small-batch, single-origin, and spooky coffee and creamery by going to www.sinistercoffeeandcreamery.com. Use code MIR10 for 10% off of your order!For additional information, images, and sources for this episode, please visit the Murder in the Rain Fallen Angel episode blog.Episode Host: Alisha HollandSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When a New Year’s Eve party near Seattle, Washington transformed into a shootout, one of the gunmen fled the area after retrieving multiple firearms from his home. The man started driving, ending up high in the Cascade Mountain Range, where he then fled into the wilds after shooting a park ranger. A massive, unrelenting manhunt unfolded over the next 24 hours, with hundreds of searchers tracking snowy foot impressions and following the shooter’s trail through chest-deep snow, icy creeks, and the looming danger of an unstable man with his back against a mountain. Today, I’ll be talking about Benjamin Barnes and his day in Paradise.For additional information, photos, and sources, please visit the Murder in the Rain A Good and Brave Ranger episode blog.Episode Host: Josh McCulloughSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When a young trans woman went missing in Vancouver, Washington, her mother and friends knew something terrible had happened. Eventually, investigators narrowed in on a suspect, but he claimed to have simply left her standing at the side of the road. That was until he was taken to court and his story changed, from one of dismissal to self-defense and trans panic. Today, I’ll be telling the story of the inspiration for the newly signed Nikki’s Law: Nikki Kuhnhausen. Are you a podcaster? Do you want to be? RedCircle is the podcast host platform that's easy and fun to use. Come join the RedCircle community today!Check out the episode blog for photos and sources for today's case.Episode Host: Alisha HollandSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is a special episode of Murder in the Rain. Shane Sprenger went missing in November of last year. Alisha spoke with Jodi and Stacy, two of Shane’s sisters, in hopes that someone who knows something will come forward, and give their family the answers they so desperately seek.If you know anything about the location of Shane Sprenger in Vida, Oregon, you are asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541.682.4150, and reference case number 21-6268.SourcesInterview with Jodi and Stacy Sprenger 02.07.2022 | Family of missing man offering $50,000 reward for locating him | Local | kezi.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Technology facilitated sexual violence or TFSV, is a term that was created to describe digitally-focused harassment that can include sexual harassment, gender and sexuality-based harassment, cyberstalking, image-based sexual exploitation, revenge porn, and sexual abuse and violence. And unfortunately, the violence doesn't always stop there. More and more we are seeing cases of murder facilitated through dating apps. Today, Emily will share two cases, both tragedies that occurred when two people made a connection on the popular dating site Plenty Of Fish. These are the murders of Ingrid Lyne and Christine Wood.Ingrid’s Lynes family has set up a GoFundMe fundraiser in the hopes of raising money for her three daughters.For photos and sources for this case, visit the Murder in the Rain episode blog.Episode Host: Emily RowneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Carl Cletus Bowles was serving concurrent state and federal sentences at Oregon State Penitentiary, one of which was for murder. In Part 1 of Catching Cletus we learn that he and another ex-convict had gone on a four-day multi-state crime spree in 1965, robbing a motel and raping the desk clerk, committing a brazen mid-day bank robbery in Portland, Oregon, killing a Sheriff’s Deputy in Eugene, kidnapping multiple families, and fleeing from authorities through Oregon, California, and Nevada. Both men were sentenced to life in prison and were never to be considered for parole. In Part 2, the conclusion of this case, we learn that in 1974, Bowles somehow acquired a conjugal visit pass, which he used as cover to escape custody and act out a sequel, of sorts, to his earlier crimes.See episode blog for images and full list of sources.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When two men cross paths in jail, they become fast friends, but their plans for release don’t include rehabilitation. What their plans do include are repeating the type of crimes that got them imprisoned in the first place; robbery and assault. That was only the start of the men's spree. After four days, they left in their path of destruction a rape victim, a club shootout, multiple abducted families and a dead cop. This is the first part of the story of Carl Cletus Bowles and Wilfred Gray and the terror they inflicted across three states in 1965.See episode blog for full list of sources.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When a body is discovered on a remote road in Hope, Alaska,  names on the documents found in the dead man’s pockets lead investigators to the deceased’s girlfriend. Or was she his fiance? Or was she just a cover for his sexuality? The trail of circumstantial evidence took officers down a wild path of exotic dancers, multiple finances, and living arrangements that seemed odd to even the most open-minded. Today, on Murder in the Rain, listen to the story of the murder of Kent Leppink and his relationship with Mechele Hughes. Today’s episode is brought to you by…Sundance Now, an ad-free streaming service created by AMC Networks. For as low as $4.99 per month you can stream riveting shows from any device. Try it free for 30 days by going to SundanceNow.com and enter promo code murderintherain when you sign up.Snapped - S7 E4 Mechele Linehan | NBC News - The stripper and the steelworker | 48 Hours - 09.13.08 Love and Death in Alaska  | Fatal Beauty - 15 most notorious women | ID People Magazine Investigates -  S2E11 Alaskan Temptress |  The Seattle Times - Woman charged in old murder was living as mother, housewife in Olympia | The Daily news - Leppinks Recognized as Michigan Grocers Outstanding Retailer | Web Archive - Linehan Out on Bail |  Blogspot Free Mechele - Free Mechele: Reply to post from "anonymous" | The Philadelphia Inquirer - 10.13.06 The Exotic Dancer, The Steel Worker, and the Body | ​​ADN - Troopers say they mishandled case of killing in prisonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the Pacific Northwest, we have many mysterious disappearances, in particular, missing children. Two notorious missing children have eerie similarities between their cases, though they are completely unrelated. Both kids were 14 year old, both spoke to their mother on the phone right before going missing, and both disappeared from their local fair. Today, I’d like to tell you about the disappearances of Jeremy Bright who went missing in 1986 and Misty Copsey who went missing in 1992. Unsolved Mysteries S1E14 - Carnies | Charlie Project - Jeremy Bright | The Coos 07.28.2007 - Bright Questions remain unanswered | Ranker - What Happened to Jeremy Bright | The World 07.08.2000 - Jeremy Bright Case Remains Open pgs A1 and A8 | The World 08.13.1988 | Facebook - Missing Person & Unsolved Cases in Coos County, OR | The Resource Center for Cold Case - Jeremy Doland Bright | The World 08.15.2011 - Boy’s family says farewell | Curtis Ramsey - Missing Misty: The True Story Of Misty Copsey |  The News Tribune - Part 1 | The News Tribune - Part 2 | Charlie Project - Misty Copsey | Seattle Times - Photos Shot at Puyallup Fair | Seattle Times 11.10.1992 -  Police Find Similarities In Cases |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When a woman was found murdered in a Eugene, Oregon hotel room, all eyes were fixed on her husband. When he’s questioned but found to have an air-tight alibi, investigators run out of leads. Luckily, someone heard about the killing and knew exactly who was responsible…because she had been solicited to help find a hitman. Join us for a special episode with producer Josh taking over the mic to tell the story of Kathryn Ann Martini-Lissy and the plot to have her killed. This week’s episode is brought to you by…Green Chef the delivery meal service that powers your pursuit to eat well. Go to https://greenchef.com/rain10  and use the code ‘rain10’ to get 10 free meals and free shipping.Dear Holmes is a monthly at home mystery game where you get weekly letters with new clues. Get Dear Holmes today by visiting DearHolmes.com and use the promocode RAIN at checkout for $5 off.  Psycho Killer is a fast-paced card game based on your favorite slasher flicks. For 15% off of Psycho Killer, go to EscapeTableTopGames.com and use promocode RAIN15 at checkout.SourcesGary C King - Murder in Room 305 | The Perfect Murder S2E9 - Homicide Hotel | Bonnie's Blog of Crime - Psycho For Love: Michael David Lissy | Oregonlive.com - Killer describes 'cruel' Portland murder in tense bid for freedom | Leagle - State v Lissy | Leagle - State v Schumacher |  Corvallis Gazette-Times 04.12.1985 - Murder Plotter Gets 40 Year Term | Albany Democrat-Herald 01.17.1985 - Judge Approves Evidence | The World 02.08.1985 | Albany Democrat-Herald 01.24.1985 | Albany Democrat-Herald 02.01.1985 - Murder-for-hire | Corvallis Gazette-Times 01.31.1985 - Murder defendant | Corvallis Gazette-Times 10.14.1984 - Husband Charged in Strangulation | Corvallis Gazette-Times 02.01.1984 - Doctor: Fantasies Control Lissy | Corvallis Gazette Times 02.12.1984 - A Fatal Marriage | Statesman Journal 05.28.1987 - Appeals Court Uploads Murder-for-hire Verdict | Longview Daily News 02.08.1985 - Victim’s Husband | The Modesto Bee 12.26.1986 - American’s Share Bounty with the Poor | The Independent Record 12.26.1986 - Some Volunteers Tear Eyed | Statesman Journal 07.09.1984 - Eugene Death Probed | Corvallis Gazette-Times 11.15.1984 - Murder Suspect Arrested | Arizona Daily Sun 02.08.1985 - Having Wife Killed | Albany Democrat-Herald 06.17.1985 | Corvallis Gazette-Times 01.25.1985 - Witness Says Lissy Asked for Hitman | Corvallis Gazette-Times 01.23.1985 - Ex Prostitute Suspect | Stateman Journal 01.18.1985 - Jury selection starts in Lissy trial | Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Among the many serial killers who have crossed paths with Portland, Oregon, there is one killer whose shocking attack and dismemberment of a woman shook the city and changed the rules for the FBI. Luckily he was caught and put away before he could hurt anyone else. But then, he was paroled, and exactly what you would think would happen, happened. Leaving body parts and devastation in his path, Richard Marquette is still behind bars but it was quite a journey to get him there. This week’s episode is brought to you by…Dear Holmes is a monthly at home mystery game where you get weekly letters with new clues. Talk about a great holiday gift for the amatuer sleuth in your life! Get Dear Holmes today by visiting DearHolmes.com and use the promocode RAIN at checkout for $5 off.  Psycho Killer is a fast-paced card game based on your favorite slasher flicks. Each card has weapons, predictiments, locations, and  Psycho Killers. Use your skills and strategy to survive! For 15% off of Psycho Killer, go to EscapeTableTopGames.com and use promocode RAIN15 at checkout.SourcesWikipedia - Richard Laurence Marquette | Murderpedia - Richard Marquette | The News-Review - I was out of my head 07.01.1961 | The News-Review -  Of Marquette 07.01.1961 | Findagrave - Joan Rae Cheever Caudle | Findagrave - Leslie Ann Caudle | Serial Killer Calendar - Richard Lawrence Marquette | Newspapes.com - Various Articles Joan Caudle | Corvallis Gazette-Times 12.19.1961 | Albany Democrat-Herald - 12.08.1961 | The Statesman Journal - Marquette Admits Slaying 06.04.1975 | Statesman Journal - Marquette 06.11.1975 | Albany Democrat-Herald - Police Arrest Man in Scio Woman Slaying  04.11.1975Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kidnapping for ransom is still prevalent across the world, however, in today's United States it is essentially obsolete. Today’s episode covers three historic US kidnappings that helped to fuel the American parent’s fear for the wellbeing of their child. While the cases are unique in their own way, each child’s parents agonized over whether or not they would see their child again, and not all of them did. Listen in while we discuss the cases of Charles Lindbergh Jr.,Marion Parker, and George Weyerhaeuser.Special thanks to Bryan Johnston for joining us to talk about his book Deep in the Woods.Constellis - Global Overview | Safeatlast - 40+ Horrific & Chilling Kidnapping Statistics | FAQ - AMBER Alert | Wikipedia - Lindburgh Kidnapping | Britannica - Federal Kidnapping Act | The Evening News - Various Articles Marion Parker 12.23.1927 | The Malefactor’s Registry - The Murder of Marion Parker | KCET - Bedlam at Bellevue Arms | Medium - Horrifying Murder of Marion Parker | Murderpedia - William Hickman | Cemetery Guide - Marion Parker | Bryan Johnston - Deep in the Woods | Great Falls Tribune - Convicted Kidnapper Petitions for Release 03.06.1943 | Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Perhaps it’s the distance of a shooting that keeps our interest at a distance. We tell ourselves we will never be in that situation. We aren’t ‘thugs’ or ‘gangsters’, but it’s victim blaming like that which allows these murders to continue without the same concern and outrage we have towards a serial killer stalking and killing someone. Today we discuss the record amount of shootings in the Portland, Oregon area, share stories of some of the unsolved shooting deaths, and try to understand what is causing the record violence. Special thanks to this week’s episode guest Penny Okamoto, the Executive Director of Ceasefire Oregon.US News - A Dangerous Time': Portland, Oregon, Sees Record Homicides | Join PDX - Homelessness Statistics in the Portland Metro Area | KOIN - Teen shot multiple times in Gresham, dies at hospital | KOIN - NE Portland Shooting Investigation Parkrose | KPTV - Portland Man Remembered as Energetic and Driven | KATU - As Portland Gun Violence Spikes Family of Slain Teen Begs for it to Stop | Crime Stoppers of Oregon - Seneca Alexander  | FBI - Makayla Maree HarrisSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In February of 1990, a Beaverton teen was lured from her house by a school friend, a former boyfriend. He raped her, murdered her, and hid her body in hopes that he could get away with it. What ensued after the murder of 16-year-old Erin Reynolds was a complex court case that brougt both families in and out of court for decades while Oregon changed the sentencing of Conrad Engweiler multiple times and eventually set him free. Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use the code‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.   Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use the code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.Cover photo by Benjamin BrinkSourcesConrad Engweiler Exit Interview 05.13.2014 | Oregon Live - Family of 1990 Murder Victim | Oregon live - Conrad Engweiler Recounts  | Longview Daily News - 04.10.1991 Teen Gets Life | Pamplin Media Group - Engweiler to Live with Family | Oregon Live - Family of 1990 Murder Victim | Pamplin Media - Engweiler asks for parole | Oregon Live - Parole board in Salem conducts hearing | DailyMail - Man, who, brutally raped strangled highschool classmate | Saundra M Sorenson - Family Fights Lake Oswego Killer ReleaseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s that time of year again, the best time, Halloween time! I think part of Halloween’s appeal is how it can be a mix of Disneyland with Las Vegas but with lots of candy. We decorate our homes with things that, any other time of the year might be deemed “macabre”. Excuses need not be made to act wild, silly or child-like. Costumes of clothing we would never dream of wearing around our friends and family become totally accepted. Rules become obsolete and the line of expected behaviors begins to blur. Today I’ll be telling two stories of lives lost on Halloween. A pair from Alaska and a teen in British Columbia. All three victims having held out hopes for an enjoyable Halloween night while falling victims to the horrors the holiday can bring. This week’s episode is brought to you by Drizly. Beer, wine and liquor delivered in under 60 minutes.Go to Drizly.com and use promocode SPICE5 for five dollars off your first order! It’s spooky season and we have a special 30 day free trial of Shudder, the best app for horror movies, just for our listeners!. Enter the code ‘RAIN’ at Shudder.com to get your free month of scares.Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use the code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic. ADN - Murder suspect was released from jail just weeks before 2 were killed in Anchorage apartment | Alaska.gov - Press Release - Anchorage Man Indicted for October Murder in Fairview | Washington Post - Caught Between Cultures in Alaska | Nixle - Update: Christopher Ligons indicted in homicide investigation | Juneau Empire - 'Not going back': Longtime alcoholic wows others with turnaround | Forever Missed - Josephine Ann Riley, (1983 - 2005) | Medium - He Stalked, Raped and Killed Her without Remorse — True Crime | Vernon Morningstar - TAYLOR VAN DIEST – Vernon Morning Star | CBC - Slain BC teen's zombie costume photos released | BC CTV News - Father and son charged in Taylor Van Diest murder | CBC - Okanagan teen dies after Halloween attack in bush | Reddit - Taylor Van Diest: LetsReadOfficial | Infotel - FOERSTER TRIAL: Taylor Van Diest caught her own killer | Infotel - Matthew Foerster guilty for earlier attacks against women | Kelowna Daily Courier - Okanagan killer likely to confess to attacking 2 women a decade ago | Terrace Stand - UPDATED: Court recommends life, 17 years no parole, for Foerster in Van Diest murder – Terrace Standard | CBC - B.C. jury convicts Matthew Foerster of Taylor Van Diest murder | CBC - Taylor Van Diest killing: Stephen Foerster sentenced to 3 years | CBC - Taylor Van Diest's accused killer's trial begins in B.C.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As the summer of 2021 came to an end and the fall began, we saw the internet come together to try and locate missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito. From true crime podcasters to video gaming dads with a proclivity to finding hidden details in surveillance footage, we saw a massive nationwide fixation to help bring Gabby home. We also saw anger from the underserved families of missing people of color. What about MY child? What about MY sister? What about MY mom? There are thousands of missing people of color who are “lucky” to get a brief mention on the nightly news - it isn’t until families take it upon themselves, begging for attention from anyone with a platform, that they seem to be heard. Today we’re sharing the case of missing mother of four Graciela Garcia, a case I hadn’t heard about until her daughter reached out, one that hasn’t garnered much media attention at all, and one that seems like it should be solved by now.The family of Graciela Garcia is currently trying to raise money to obtain a lawyer and a private investigator to help locate her. Please consider donating to their GoFundMe if you can: Missing Gracie Garcia from Hermiston OR You can also donate amounts under $10 directly to Murder in the Rain over the next two weeks. We will combine any donations with our own that will be given to Gracie’s GoFundMe on October 15th. We’re accepting PayPal ([email protected]) and Venmo (@murderintherain) To stay up to date on Gracie’s case, please follow the family’s social media accounts. FaceBook - Find Graciela Garcia |  Instagram - Find Graciela Garcia | Twitter - Find Graciela Garcia |This week’s episode is brought to you by Drizly. Beer, wine and liquor delivered in under 60 minutes.Go to Drizly.com and use promocode SPICE5 for five dollars off your first order! Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use the code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.   SourcesInterview Gariela Bautista 09.18.2021 | NBC News - Daughter has hope | East Oregonian - Investigation Underway for Missing Hermiston Woman | East Oregonian - Family Marks One Year Anniversary |  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We’ve heard many stories of “cursed lands''. Usually, it’s surrounding a colonizer building on indigenous American land who is then dealt a nasty curse, think Poltergeist. Cursed land stories only continue the misconceptions surrounding what are perceived as “mysterious” cultures like indigenous Americans or gypsies. If a piece of land isn’t cursed, can it still harbor evil? Can a location continually be a draw for those that wish others harm? Today I’ll be telling the stories of Barbara Tucker, Jennifer Tchier, Mindi Thomas, Lila Moler, Stephanie Russell, and Alexandria Ison- connecting a serial killer to bodies that have been found on or around a community college in Gresham, Oregon. This week’s episode is brought to you by Drizly. Beer, wine, and liquor delivered in under 60 minutes. Go to Drizly.com and use promo code SPICE5 for five dollars off your first order! Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use the code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.   Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use the code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.Oregon Live - Gresham Police Investigating | Corvallis Gazette Times 02.01.1980 - Student Sets Off Search | Findagrave - Lilla Faye Moler | Corvallis Gazette Times 02.12.1980 - Witness describes murderer | The World 02.20.1980 - Description of Suspect Obtained |Pamplin Media - Solving Barbara Tucker's Murder | KGW - Teens Decades old murder cracked with help of modern DNA technology | Oxygen - Robert Plympton Arrested for 1980 Murder of Barbara Mae Tucker | Gresham Oregon Gov - Gresham Police make arrest in 1920 cold case | Oregon Herald - Family Overjoyed Arrest Made | Pamplin Media - Old Case, New Technology | Pamplin Media - I Just Can't Let it Rest | Statesman Journal 10.29.1987 - Mindi Coleen Thomas | San Diego Source - DNA Evidence Links Suspect to Three Portland Murders | Miscellaneous Multnomah County, Oregon Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s case shows you how an average American family can have dark secrets behind closed doors. A couple once totally in love can turn on each other for lust or money, or to avoid the inconvenience that breaking up can inflict. What exactly can make some turn from committing to spending the rest of their life with someone to plotting to commit the murder of that same person? How can one person be totally in love only to find out the object of their affection wants them dead? This is the story of Michael Christopher MacCallum; a son, a father, a husband, a fiance, and a victim of murder. Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use the code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.   Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use the code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.SourcesSnapped S19 E4 - Patricia MacCallum | Deadline Crime with Tamron Hall S2E2 - Murder in the Applegate | Leagle People v. MacCallum | Military Justice For All - Patricia MacCallum | Siskiyou Daily - applegate Murder Suspect | KOBI - Intimate texts between murder suspect and victim revealed | KTVL 10 - MacCullum Murder Trial | Albany Democrat Herald 12.09.2012 - 2 Woman Arrested | Corvallis Gazette Times 02.03.2013 - Woman to be tried for husband’s murder | KOBI 5 - Murder of Medford Cab Driver |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

More often than not, a case appears to be cut and dry. At the very least, a death is usually obvious as to if it was caused by an accident, by the victim, or by foul play. But in today’s case, none of those answers are clear. Was Cindy James a tortured victim that was hunted and haunted for 7 years by a perpetrator who eventually caused her death, or were her own mental health issues causing her to attack herself? I’ll let you decide as I walk you through the evidence of the stalking and killing of Vancouver, BC’s Cindy James. Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Chef! Green Chef makes life easier by delivering delicious meals right to your door. Go to GreenChef.com/rain100 and use code rain100 to get $100 off AND free Shipping!Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.   Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use the code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.Unsolved Mysteries - Season 3, Episode 18 | Uqbar Calling - Cindy James Timeline | Unsolved Mysteries Fandom - Cindy James | Melanie Hack - Who Killed My Sister, My Friend | WebMd - Nurses Are Dying From Suicide At Higher Rate | NCBI - Substance use disorder | Medium- The Bizarre Murder That Officials Claim was Suicide | YouTube - Cindy James News Clip | W5 - Who Killed Richmond nurse, Cindy James? | Vancouver Sun - Dec 31, 1990 | Vancouver Sun - May 29, 1990 | The Trouble with Justice - Who Killed Nurse Cindy James | The Vancouver Sun - Dec 31, 1990 | The Providence from Vancouver - May 29, 1990 |  The Gazette from Montreal - Jan 6, 1991 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Can livestock be the perfect coverup for murder and the TV tropes about pigs true? After a farmhand goes missing in southwestern Oregon the gruesome details around his “disappearance” begin to unfold. Is it possible that a female serial killer remained hidden in the farmland of the Rogue Valley avoiding detection and preying on the nomadic locals that helped her on her farm? In today’s case, we talk about the infamous Susan Monica and the details around her 2014 arrest for the murders of Robert Haney and Stephen Delicino, a story straight out of a crime novel. The question remains, were there more pieces of men buried in the ground of her quiet slice of farm paradise?Cover photo credit: Thomas McAvoy The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Come visit us at CrimeCon UK this September, it’s sure to be wild! Use code ‘RAIN’ to get 10% off of your tickets - prices will rise soon, so get them while you can!Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use the code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.SourcesOregon Fresh - Oregon Facts & Figures | Oregon.gov - Oregon Agriculture Statistics | CDC - Agriculture Safety | intechopen.com - Livestock-Handling Related Injuries and Death | Bureau of Labor Statistics - National Census of Fatal Work Injuries | BBC - Oregon farmer eaten by his pigs | CBS - Terry Garner, Oregon farmer, eaten by his hogs | UPI - Pigs attack | Newsweek - Woman Eaten by Pigs | Daily Mail - Toddler is mauled ot death and eaten by a pig | LethbridgeNews Now - Can Pigs Make A Body Disappear? | Reuters - Italian mafia fed man alive to pigs | Reference.com - Can pigs digest teeth? | Snapped S29 E2 4/11/21 | OregonLive - Oregon woman convicted in double homicide on pig farm | Oxygen - Woman murders 2 men and feeds them to her pigs | Daily News - Susan Monica Kills 2 Men |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When people hear “Murder” they usually think of a gun, knife, or strangulation. What if the murder weapon is a combination of choices, actions, and a vehicle? Every day, an average of 102 lives are lost due to car crashes in the US, 27 of which are due to an impaired driver. That breaks down to about 1 death every 14 minutes. Car accidents are just that right, accidents? What if what caused the accident was avoidable? What if political connections led to an alleged murderer being released? Would those be considered accidents too? Today’s episode is the story of Stacy Morrow, Ryan Sorensen, and Brandon Clements and how their murderer went from being a neglectful driver to the US Marshall’s most wanted list.Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Come visit us at CrimeCon UK this September, it’s sure to be wild! Use code ‘RAIN’ to get 10% off of your tickets - prices will rise soon, so get them while you can!Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use the code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.Unsolved Mysteries S12 E5 Fred’s Fatal Drive | Do Something - 11 Facts about Driving Under the Influence | You Tube | Hank Clements | YouTube - Frank Russell Released |Seattle EPI - Professor Pleads Guilty | CDC - Impaired Driving Factsheet | YouTube - Collision Survivor Testifies | D News - Crash Affects Lives | ODMP - Reserve Deputy Sheriff |Oregon Live - Two officers killed in drunk driving accident | D News - FBI Joins the Search | CaseText - Haynes v Russell | Unsolved Mysteries Fandom - Frederick Russell | Seattle Times - Survivor Testifies in Russell Trial | Seattle Times - Man on Run for 2001 Fatal Crash Caught | KHQ - Fred Russell Released from Prison | Findagrave - Brandon Scott Clements Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the early 1980s, several girls went missing in the Salem, Oregon area. Some disappeared with hardly a trace while others turned up dead. An 18-year-old recent high school graduate disappeared while delivering pizzas on the night of July 4th, 1982 leaving behind her car with the engine still running. The hunt for her abductor would lead those working on the case down many paths, but no one expected how it would be connected to multiple murders years later. In today’s episode, we explore the cases of Sherry Eyerly, Rebecca Darling, Katherine Redmond, and Terry Monroe; four young women who were taken when their lives were just beginning.This week's promo is from 'The Trials of Frank Carson' - Listen and subscribe now to ‘The Trials of Frank Carson’ on lattices.com, or listen and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Today’s episode is also brought to you by Green Chef! Green Chef makes life easier by delivering delicious meals right to your door. Go to GreenChef.com/rain100 and use code rain100 to get $100 off AND free shipping!Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Come visit us at CrimeCon UK this September, it’s sure to be wild! Use code ‘RAIN’ to get 10% off of your tickets - prices will rise soon, so get them while you can!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok to see us on our 24 our true crime documentary binge-a-thon. We will press play on MagellanTV at 10 am Pacific Time July 10th, 2021, and have 48 hours to complete our quest. Visit our MagellanTV website and get a 30-day free trial just for being one of our listeners! We’ll also be picking 4 lucky followers to get a free 3-month membership and some Murder in the Rain swag!The Charley Project - Sherry Melissa Eyerly | The Doe Network - Sherry Melissa Eyerly | Unsolved Mysteries Fandom - Sherry Eyerly | Murderpedia - William Scott Smith | Oregon Live - Decades Old Salem Murder | Statesman Journal - Searchers Fail to Find Missing Teenager 6 July 1982 | Statesman Journal - Friends and Family 6 July 1982 | Statesman Journal - Dominos puts stress on security 7 July 1982 | The Spokesman Review - Clerk Vanishes from store 20 February 1984 | Statesman Journal - Smith No Stranger to the System 26 April 1984 | Statesman Journal - Cold Case 19 October 2012 | Statesman Journal - We were convinced there were more 19 December 2007 | Statesman Journal - Smith Guilty 10 July 1984 | Statesman Journal - Authorities Comb Through Site April 13 1984 | The World Link - Convicted Serial Killer Pleads Guilty to Third Murder | Oregon Secretary of State - Focus Song | NeighborhoodScout - Salem, OR | Wikipedia - Salem Oregon | UPI - The body of Willamette University Coed… | UPI - The Grand Jury | PDX Monthly - Age of Innocence | On the Case with Paula Zahn - Kidnapped on the 4th of July S9E4 |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When a lesbian couple went missing for three days in Medford, Oregon, concerns for their safety were immediate. Roxanne and Michelle were partners and vocal supporters of gay rights. When their bodies were discovered, it led investigators down a path of destruction left behind by a homophobic man obsessed with an exotic dancer who had already committed another hate-fueled murder mere weeks before he was caught by police. Today’s story is about the murders of Roxanne Ellis, Michelle Abdil, and Scott George- those that lost their lives due to hate, fear, and judgment. Stay tuned at the end of the case today as we will be joined by Nancy Duffy, the executive producer of Forensic Files 2 on HLN for an exclusive conversation where we discuss how they were able to safely make a new season of our favorite true crime series even during a pandemic, the challenges they overcame and she’ll even share some clues with us as to what kind of mysteries we can expect from the new season! Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Come visit us at CrimeCon UK this September, it’s sure to be wild! Use code ‘RAIN’ to get 10% off of your tickets - prices will rise soon, so get them while you can!Wikipedia - Murder of Roxanne Ellis and Michelle Abdill | KATU - Convicted Murderer Robert Acremant | History.com - Stonewall Riots Timeline | Business Insider - Amazon Walmart McDonalds Companies Show Pride | Web Archive - Publications State OR | KTVL - Abdill Ellis Murderer Acremant Dies on Death Row | LGBT Map - Panic Defense Bans | LGBT Bar - Gay Trans Panic Defense | American Bar - Gay Trans Panic Defense | Findagrave - Scott George | The Smoking Gun - Apprentice Wannabes X Rated Past | Recordnet - Acremant This case was also featured on Forensic Files, season 12, episode 25: "Printed Proof"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Waldport, Oregon is a small quiet town along the Pacific Coast located south of Newport. With a little over 2,000 permanent residents, your chances of being a victim of a violent crime are pretty low, but it happens. While we were all reeling from the immediate aftereffects of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, no one was prepared for the shocking case that would rock this small coastal town in December of 2001. In today’s case, we explore the details around the first case of family annihilation in Oregon state; an entire family died all at the hands of the father who should have protected them. This is the case of the narcissistic Christian Longo; a man who was charming, cunning, and counterfeit. Today’s episode brought to you by Green Chef! Green Chef makes life easier by delivering delicious meals right to your door. Go to GreenChef.com/90rain and use code 90rain to get $90 off AND free Shipping!Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Come visit us at CrimeCon UK this September, it’s sure to be wild! Use code ‘RAIN’ to get 10% off of your tickets - prices will rise soon, so get them while you can!Michael Finkel - True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mia Culpa | Carlton Smith - Love, Daddy: the True Story of Accused Con Man and Family Killer Christian Longo | Law Justia - State v Longo | University State University of New York - Family Annihilators: The Psychological Profiles of Murderous Fathers | Wikipedia - Organ Donation | Amazon Prime Video - Body Parts | Dispatch Argus - Longo Emotional During Medical Examiner’s Testimony | People - Christian Longo Interview | Oregon Offender Search - Christopher Longo | Oregon Live - Christian Longo Marriage was a Stunt | Esquire - How I Convinced a Death Row Inmate Not to Die | Wikipedia - Chrstian Longo | Murderpedia - Christian Longo | Wikipedia - Hybristophilia | Wikipedia - Save the Children | Crime Grade - Waldport Oregon | Willamette Week - The Making of a Murderer | Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women awareness month. Today, Alisha will be telling the story of 19-year-old Barbara Whitesell; a teenager excited to start the next phase of her life whose only priorities were her friends and family. When Barbara’s body is discovered in a church’s field, those family members start to look at her friends as potential suspects. Was her friend responsible for her death or will new technology tell the truth of what happened that awful night? Find out in today’s latest Murder in the Rain episode, Barbara.Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Come visit us at CrimeCon UK this September, it’s sure to be wild! You can use code ‘RAIN’ to get a great discount on your tickets, prices will rise soon, so get them while you can!Newspapers.com | Barbara Jean Whitesell | Docpub.state - Offender Search | Yakima.com - About | Yakama.com - Map | Findagrave - Barbara Jean Whitesell | Yakima Herald - Remembering Celilo Falls 62 Years After It Was Silenced | KOIN - Counting our Dead Oregon's First Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Report Released Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about two cases of missing children who disappeared under incredibly suspicious circumstances. Cody Haynes was 11 years old when he disappeared from his bedroom in Kittitas, WA leaving his stuffed animals in his bed to look like he was asleep. In the days that followed, it became clear that Cody didn’t just run away and his father looked more and more like he might have something to do with his disappearance. Sky Metalwala and his mother were on their way to the doctor when car troubles left them stranded on the side of the road in Bellevue, WA. Sky disappeared from his car seat after his mother left him alone, it wasn’t long before people started pointing their fingers at her. For tip regarding Cody Haynes, please contact the Kittitas Police at 509-925-8534For tips regarding Sky Metalwala, please contact the Bellevue Police Department at 425-577-5656 or email [email protected] in support of Cody Change.org - Demand Answers for Richard Lee Haynes Jr.Please join us in making a donation to The Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenThis episode is brought to you by Green Chef. Go to GreenChef.com/90rain and use code 90rain to get $90 off including free Shipping!CWU Pulse Magazine - Abducted and Alone | Reddit - Extensive Write-up of the Disappearance of Cody | Fox News - Dad Skips Search | The Spokesman-Review - Without a Trace | The Spokesman-Review - Police Fear for Missing Boy’s Life | The Charley Project - Richard Lee Haynes Jr | Wikipedia - Kittitas, Washington | Wikipedia - Ellensburg, Washington | Kittitas County - Population | Wikipedia - Amber Alert | Amber Alert | Wikipedia - Sky Metalwala | The Charlie Project - Sky Elijah Metalwala | Talk Murder with Me - The Disappearance of Sky Metalwala | CBS News - Missing Washington Toddler Sky Metalwala | Kirkland Reporter - Police Say they have new information | Daily Mail - Revealed How Toddlers Suspicious Disappearance | NCMEC - Key Facts | NCMEC - Our Work |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When the Whitman family wagons made their way to the Pacific Northwest, they were literal trailblazers. Not only were they some of the first non-native people to cross the Rocky Mountains, they included the first white woman to make it so far West. Accomplishments aside, the Whitman’s brought more than their own curiosity and sense of adventure. They also brought religion, other settlers, and eventually death. As the white man took over more and more land, the Native American’s asked, then begged for the colonization to stop. And when the Whitman’s refused to heed the warning, they were met with a massacre.Join Murder in the Rain as we take you waaaaaay back to learn about some of the Native American history of the Pacific Northwest, the journey of the Whitman family, and why it shouldn’t take an axe to the head for people to respect the space of others.Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Celebrate 420 and grab a card for your friends at 420cardz.com. Use code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.Come visit us at CrimeCon UK this September, it’s sure to be wild! You can use code ‘RAIN’ to get a great discount on your tickets!SourcesPBS - The West | Willamette Week - Twin Tomahawks | Legends of America - Cayuse Tribe | Oregon Encyclopedia - Whitman Massacre | YouTube - Whitman Mission NHS Movie | NPS - History Culture Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Introducing the Murder in the Rain 2-year anniversary special! We’ll give you some updates on cases from the past year, talk about some listener messages and feedback, and what we’ve learned this year!We'd like to tell you all how much we appreciate and adore you! We are regularly overwhelmed by the messages of support and suggestions and in the very best way! Keep it coming! Please send us your suggestions and feedback to [email protected] As always, if you feel inclined to support us, we would love for you to give our show a review!If you want to take part in keeping Cameron Hooker behind bars, check out this Change.org petition. You can also feel free to write the parole board a letter! Change.org - Stop the release of Cameron Hooker Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Celebrate 420 and grab a card for your friends at 420cardz.com. Use code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.Come visit us at CrimeCon UK this coming September 25th and 26th, it’s sure to be wild! You can use the code ‘RAIN’ to get a great discount on your tickets! Don’t forget, the first person to ask for an autograph on a body part will get a free shirt!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Angela McAnulty was no stranger to trauma after growing up in a household of abuse and tragically losing her mother to murder in 1973. After being arrested for drugs and having her children taken away, she went to jail and then got clean in the hopes of restarting her life. However when the opportunity came, rather than a reunion filled with laughter, love, and the start of a wonderful new beginning, she became a monster. In today’s case, you’ll learn the horrific story of what happened to 15 year old Jeanette Maples at the hands of the people who should have protected her. Angela McAnulty’s trial was notorious in Oregon as it was one of the few death penalty cases against a woman and brings the idea of “justice” to a new light.Today’s promo was from  A Little Bit Grim podcast; a weekly podcast covering Paranormal, True Crime, Folklore, Conspiracies, Cults, and Disasters.Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Celebrate 420 and  grab a card for your friends at 420cardz.com. Use code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.Come visit us at CrimeCon UK this September, it’s sure to be wild! You can use code ‘RAIN’ to get a great discount on your tickets!SourcesInside Those Walls - George Feusi | Though Co. - Crimes of Child Killer Angela McAnulty | Caselaw - State v. McAnulty |  The Register-Guard -  Family, neighbors shed light on murder case |  The Register-Guard - Sister fills in disturbing details | KVAL - Husband of Murderer Mom Pleads Guilty | Lane County - McAnulty Press Release | Oregon Live - Richard McAnulty gets prison | Psychology Today - Kindness and Intelligence | The Register-Guard - Oregon’s only woman on death row | Foster Parent College - Actual Case Study | The Register-Guard - Prosecutor describes abuse | KATU - Life without parole | OPB - Oregon State Passes Bill Limiting State Death Penalty | Oregon Legislature - Senate Bill 1013 | Ballotpedia - Oregon Death Penalty for “Beyond REasonsable Doubt” Murderers, Measure 8 (1978)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In 2020, Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States were faced with a barrage of hate crimes. From getting punched while walking to the store to spat at by strangers passing, fear is rippling through the AAPI community, rightfully so. While his death was not targeted because of his heritage, the loss of Matthew Choi was a huge loss in Portland. Everyone from his Korean family and friends to the local foodies that loved his kimchi were hurt and scared by the senseless taking of his life. In today’s episode, Murder in the Rain will be discussing the numbers surrounding AAPI hate crimes, share some local examples, and talk about the shocking murder of entrepreneur, Matthew Choi. Want to cut down some stress and eat great? Try Gobble! Gobble is a delicious and nutritious meal kit company that sends you fresh ingredients you can cook in just 15 minutes and enjoy. Get your first 6 meals for $36 AND with free shipping by going to Gobble.com/murderLooking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic.Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off.CNN - Rallies across the country | Secure Server CDN - STOP AAPI HATE NATIONAL REPORT | Hop Clear - Asian Woman Attacked | Oregon Live - Suspect in killing of Matt Choi Indicted | Oregon Live - Matt Choi died trying to stop intruder | Oregon Live - Family concocts crave inducing | Scribd - Coe Bail Memo | KGW - Suspect ArrestedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In 1977, a young woman was kidnapped by a seemingly safe-looking couple while hitchhiking from Oregon to California. For over seven years she would be held against her will, suffering daily whippings, rapes, and other unimaginable tortures. When she was finally able to make her escape, the public was horrified and baffled. Horrified after hearing the details of her life of captivity in a box and baffled that this young woman wouldn’t take advantage of her small bouts of freedom to run for her life. When she finally escaped, she had a whole new battle to survive; convincing a jury to recognize Stockholm Syndrome. In Murder in the Rain’s episode ‘2,640 Days’, you’ll learn about Colleen Stan, the woman who was kidnapped by Cameron and Janice Hooker and held captive in the most unspeakable conditions. She started as ‘The Girl in the Box’ but soon became ‘The Girl that Survived’. You’ll also learn about another girl, the first victim, one who didn’t survive; Marie Elizabeth Spannhake. Help save the planet and get your toilet paper delivered right to your door! Go to cloudpaper.co and use code ‘RAIN’ to get 15% off.Want to cut down some stress and eat great? Try Gobble! Gobble is a delicious and nutritious meal kit company that sends you fresh ingredients you can cook in just 15 minutes and enjoy. Get your first 6 meals for $36 AND with free shipping by going to Gobble.com/murderLooking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to mini-episodes, more bloopers, and more!You can also access all of our mini-episodes now by unlocking our exclusive content on RedCircle.SourcesWikipedia - Stockholm Syndrome | BBC What is Stockholm Syndrome | Christine McGuire & Carla Norton - Perfect Victim | Caselaw - People v Hooker | Ranker - 18 Disturbing Details | Appeal Democrat - Red Bluff Kidnap, Rape, Torture | KRCTV - Clinging to Cameron Hooker | Charley Project - Marie Elizabeth Spannhake | Cineflex International Media - Girl in the Box |  A&E - Colleen Stan Was Kidnapped| All That’s Interesting - Cameron Hooker | Colleen Stan Girl in the Box Part 1 | Colleen Stan: Girl in the box Part 2 | UPI - A prosecution expert witness |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week’s story isn’t about moving, and the murder doesn’t take place in the northwest (I know!), but its origins do. So let’s Haul...ass to Ridgefield, Washington, 1943 where fate would have two lovers meet, start a company that would change how we move, lead to one of the most public and expensive family feuds in modern history and leave a family destroyed by suicide and murder. Today I’m talking about the ubiquitous brand, U-haul, and the murder of its founder’s daughter-in-law, Ava Shoen.Help save the planet and get your toilet paper delivered right to your door! Go to cloudpaper.co and use code ‘RAIN’ to get 15% off.Want to cut down some stress and eat great? Try Gobble! Gobble is a delicious and nutritious meal kit company that sends you fresh ingredients you can cook in just 15 minutes and enjoy. Get your first 6 meals for $36 AND with free shipping by going to Gobble.com/murderLooking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to mini-episodes, more bloopers, and more!You can also access all of our mini-episodes now by unlocking our exclusive content on RedCircle.KOIN - Where We Live Ridgefield the Birthplace of U-haul | Forbes - Insight U-hauls Rollercoaster Ride from Nastiest Family Feud to Market Dominance | LA Times - The Long, Strange Trip of the U-Haul Family | AP News - Man Tells How He Killed U-Haul Heir | Unsolved Mysteries Fandom - Eva Shoen Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Valentine’s Day is usually a day for lovers, one where they can dote on each other and express their love in the form of special time and presents. But in today’s episode we learn that for some, the happiness of Valentine’s Day can be replaced with heartache, fear, and even death.  Gerald Dean Krein Jr. was a depressed man who desired to take others down with him when he was ready to complete suicide. He planned an extravagant sex and suicide party for Valentine's Day 2005. Miles away and years prior Delmar Anholt Jr., a troubled man about to become a father, would commit one of the most atrocious killings in Oregon’s history on Valentine’s Day 1982. Want to cut down some stress and eat great? Try Gobble! Gobble is a delicious and nutritious meal kit company that sends you fresh ingredients you can cook in just 15 minutes and enjoy. Get your first 6 meals for $36 AND with free shipping by going to Gobble.com/murderLooking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic. Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to mini-episodes, more bloopers, and more!You can also access all of our mini-episodes now by unlocking our exclusive content on RedCircle.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255Substance Abuse and Mental Health National Helpline 1800-662-4357National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233Interview with Witness “Jamie” - 01.27.21 | Wikipedia - Valentine’s Day | StarNews - Oregon Man Planned Valentine’s Day Mass Suicide | DeseretNews - Woman Reveals Conversation About Alleged Suicide Party | Seattle Times - Oregon Man Had Been Soliciting Suicides for at least Five Years | Herald News - Suicide Party Case Retried | Inforum - Oregon Man Accused of Trying to Set up Mass Suicide | 4 Law - Valentine Day Internet Suicide | NBC News - Suicide Party Planner Sent to Mental Hospital | Justia - State v. Krein | Albany Democrat-Herald - Records Sought in Death Pact | Statesman Journal - Deputies watch house to prevent Suicides | Albany Democrat-Herald - Transcripts indicate krein wanted to die | Albany Democrat-Herald - Suicide Suspect Heading to State Mental Hospital | Herald and News - No Party Goers for Sucide Pact | Herald and news - Hearts and Death | Fox News - Suicide Pact Woman Thought it was a Joke | NBC News - Man Seen as Solicitor May be Emotional Predator | Mugshots.com - Delmar Anholt | Albany Democrat-Herald - Man Gets Life for Killing Girlfriend 05.26.1982 | Medium Crimebeat - Delmar Anholt Jr and the Valentine’s Day Homicide | Gary C King - Crime Scene: True Stories of Crime and Detection |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the last few weeks, we’ve seen just how much can happen when a group of white supremacists gets together. In 2011, the terror came not from a large group, but a young couple with shared beliefs in hatred. Once they found each other through white supremacist groups, Joey Pederson and Holly Grisby went on a 10-day spree of terror through Washington, Oregon, and California that would leave four dead and the west coast shaken.Want to cut down some stress and eat great? Try Gobble! Gobble is a delicious and nutritious meal kit company that sends you fresh ingredients you can cook in just 15 minutes and enjoy. Get your first 6 meals for $36 AND with free shipping by going to Gobble.com/murderLooking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic. Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to mini-episodes, more bloopers, and more!You can also access all of our mini-episodes now by unlocking our exclusive content on RedCircle.Oregon Live - Grigsby Sentencing | PDX Monthly - Pedersen Dark JourneyUS News - Oregon Reforms its Juvenile Justice System | Oregon Live - Disgraced Detective Dave Steel |  LA Times Blogs - Racist Murder Spree Pedersen-Grigsby | Eugene Antifa Noblogs - Corey WyattSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The man now known as “The Longview Serial Killer” was once a child victim to a time in our history where native children were plucked out of their homes to be adopted out to white middle-class families. The little boy who was affectionately called “Joey” by his adoptive mother, grew up to be a terrifying nightmare to many children in the Pacific Northwest. Today’s case is about Joseph Kondro. He found the vulnerable, the less fortunate, and the impressionable and lulled them into safety with his affection and attention. “Uncle Joe” as they called him would steal their childhood and leave them scarred, but for some little girls, he also stole their lives.Want to cut down some stress and eat great? Try Gobble! Gobble is a delicious and nutritious meal kit company that sends you fresh ingredients you can cook in just 15 minutes and enjoy. Get your first 6 meals for $36 AND with free shipping by going to Gobble.com/murderLooking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic. Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to mini-episodes, more bloopers, and more!You can also access all of our mini-episodes now by unlocking our exclusive content on RedCircle.SourcesLori Carangelo - Kondro: The “Uncle Joe” Killer | John E Douglas - Killer Across The Table | On The Case With Paula Zahn - Broken Trust | CBC - The Millennium Scoop | World Atlas - Baby Scoop | Government of Canada - Reducing the Number of Indigenous Children in Care | Justice Laws Website - An Act Respecting first Nations | NCSL - Disproportionality and Disparity in Child Welfare | The Spokesman Review - Murder Suspect Convicted of Rape | The Charley Project - Rima Danette Traxler | The Daily News - Mystery of Girls Murder | Longview Daily News - Sheriff: No Rest Until Girl’s Killer Caught 04.22.1982 | Longview Daily News - Julie West 03.13.1997 | Longview Daily News - Can New Technology, or Old Tip, Reveal Chila’s Killer? | Longview Daily News - Jail Jam |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Small, tight, confined spaces. Not many people like them and most of us have been feeling claustrophobic while stuck at home. One of those small places would be the final resting place for 4 women in the Portland area. It seems shocking and unexpected, especially for Portland, but many people end up having their bodies stuffed in the trunks of cars. In this episode, Murder in the Rain will share four stories about women who were taken, killed, and hidden in their own trunks. Looking to relax? Kefla Organics puts 25mg of CBD in their delicious products. Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic. Grab a card for any occasion at 420cardz.com. Use code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to mini-episodes, more bloopers, and more!You can also access all of our mini-episodes now by unlocking exclusive content on RedCircle.SourcesPamplin Media - Suspect in Portland Murder Arrested | Oregon Live - Family of Suspected Homicide Victim | Oregon Live - Sara Zghouls Killer Sentenced | NY Post - Dismembered Model's Body Found |Oregon Live - Clackamas County Authorities | Oregon Live - Woman Found Dead | Oregon Live - Clackamas Sheriff Seeks Help | Oregon Live - Milwaukie Police Find Missing | Oregon Live - Mourners Remember | KATU - Detectives Will Compare Murder | KPTV - Man Pleads Guilty.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s the holiday season and many of us are celebrating with a Christmas tree and the promise of Santa’s visit. While this is normally a happy time for us all, it’s a time for great sadness for one family in Washington State. Ed and Minnie Maurin were an elderly couple who disappeared just before a Christmas party in 1985. Their bodies would later be discovered and the entire town would be left asking what really happened to them. The case quickly grew cold and for over 30 years we were left wondering if anyone would be held accountable for their deaths. In the latest episode, we will share how one man bravely broke his silence and helped uncover a secret buried in this small town.Wondering what to get for people for the holidays? Use code ‘Rain20’ at check out to get 20% off organic CBD products from Kefla Organic. Grab a card for the holidays or any other occasion at 420cardz.com. Use code ‘Rain20’ to get 20% off. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers, and more!SourcesProject Cold Case - Cold Case Homicide Stats | National Geographic - Cold Cases Murder CSI Forensic Science | The Daily Chronicle 11.22.1969 - For Sale | Courts Washington - Riffe Appeal 11.10.2015 | Chronline - Former Lewis County Jail Inmate Alleges Riffe Confessed | The Daily Chronicle - Woman Who Had Online Relationship with Rife | Chronline - 1985 Cold Case Reaches Fifth Week | ABC News - 1985 Washington Cold Case | Linda Fuqua - After 26 Years Justice Prevailed | The Daily Chronicle - Arrest Made 26 Year Old Murder | Chronline - Convicted Murderer Riffe Sentenced | Cold Case Files Season 1, Episode 2 - Killings on Christmas Eve | Evil Kin Season 4, Episode 9 “never Forgive, Never Forget | Seattle Times - Murderer Ordered to Pay Restitution | Longview Daily news 07.10.2012 - Cops make arrest | Longview Daily News 10.06.2013 - Cold case homicide trial | The News Tribune 01.03.2014 - Murderer must pay |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kurt Cobain. A household name synonymous with grunge, the 90’s and unfortunately, suicide. Although it’s yet to be proven otherwise, for 26 years rumors have persisted that someone besides Kurt took his life. In this week’s episode, Murder In The Rain will examine Kurt’s childhood, his history of mental health and addiction struggles and the so-called evidence presented by a private detective with his own agenda, preventing Kurt from resting in peace. So did Kurt hate his life and want to die or did something more nefarious take place? For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!SourcesBret Morgan - Montage of Heck | Benjamin Statler - Soaked in Bleach | National Institute of Mental Health - Suicide | RadioX - Kurt Cobain Death Wife Courtney Love Wedding | NNZ Herald - Lead Singer of REM Said They Did Everything We Could | Business Insider - Courtney Love Lost 27 Million Of Nirvana Money | Kurt Cobain Suicide Note |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today’s case, Emily will talk about how childhood bullying can be more dangerous than hurt feelings and tears. The impact of bullying stretches from depression and anxiety, to alcohol and drug abuse, and in some cases, the trauma is too much to come back from. This is one of those stories; how a teenage decision to get a little bit of revenge impacts an entire community. This is the story of Reena Virk and how a group of peers lured her out and attacked her.For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.This week’s promo is from The Shattered Window. The creators of Morbidology and CrimeLapse come together to bring you this new podcast series that dives into the unsolved murder of Jaclyn Dowaliby. Check out The Shattered Window, out now wherever you listen to Murder in the Rain.If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!SourcesRebecca Godfrey - Under the Bridge | Kathryn McMaster - Kids Who Kill: Kelly Ellard & Warren Glowatski | CHEK - Horrifying Reena Virk Murder in Victoria | Global News - Timeline Reena Virk | Sheila Batacharya - Girl Violence | Wikipedia - Young Offenders Act | Times Colonist - The Horror We Shouldn't Forget | YouTube - WikiVidi Documentary Murder of Reena Virk | CBC - Suman Virk Mother of Murdered Teen Reena Virk Died in Tragic Accident | BBC News - Obituary Suman Virk | National Post - Convicted Killer Kelly Ellard | Bullying Statistics - Teenage Bullying | Stop Bullying - Facts About Bullying | The Sun - Daisy Coleman | Paradigm Treatment - 9 ways to Prevent Teenage Bullying | Stop Bullying - Get Help Now | Area Vibes - Saanich BC | Wikipedia - Saanich | Wikipedia - View Royal | Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Every year, the number of murdered transgender people has steadily increased. On this special episode for Transgender Day Of Remembrance, Alisha takes a look at some of the heartbreaking statistics, explores local cases that have yet to be solved, and shares a little information about each of the 34 trans people that have been killed in the USA, just this year. For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!SourcesAmerican Bar - Gay Trans Panic Defense | KPTV - Cold Case Transgender Woman's Killing Is One of Few | Willamette Week - Friends Remember Gigi Eugene Pierce | Advocate - Trans Woman Killed Portland Suspect Arrested and Charged | Portland Mercury - A Black Queer Homeless Portlander was Found Hanging | Washington Post - Second Transgender Woman KilledSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In Seattle, thousands of houseless persons have died from the elements or violence through the years. Today, Alisha will be telling the stories of two of those folx; Daniel Alberto and Davina Garrison. One case closed while the other, 15 years later, remains unsolved. Preyed upon for their perceived weakness and disregarded as a nuisance, Anitra Freeman joins the show to discuss the perilous reality faced by today’s houseless population and the work she does with ShareWheel.org to provide shelter and resources for our neighbors who need it most. For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more! SourcesSeattle PI - No Shelter No Safety | Facebook - Davina Garrison | Q13 Fox - Remembering Unsolved Murder of Homeless Woman | Seattle.gov - The Roots of the Crisis | All Home KC - Combined Info Graphic | YouTube - Tearing Down the Alaska Way | Q13 Fox - Homeless Deaths Hit Record High in King County | Seattle Times - Man Wounded in North Seattle Shooting | Seattle Times - Prosecutors Suspect Became Fixated on Homeless ManSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This Halloween brings you all treats, it’s no trick! In our second new episode of the week, Emily tells the tale of an infamous murder at her alma mater, Oregon State University. Could a notorious and “handsome” serial killer make an appearance? We’ll also get kinda spooky with several stories of local hauntings. For additional information visit this week’s MITR blog.If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! We have extra Halloween content and you’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more! This week’s promo is from Women and Crime. Join doctors Amy and Meghan, two criminologists who tell the stories of women who have been victims of crime, those who have committed crimes, and those involved in the criminal justice system.SourcesBarometer - Hunting at Sackett Hall | Oregon State Library - Where’s? Waldo | KVAL 13 - I truly believe | The Gazette Times - The Haunts of OSU | haunted OC - Types of Hauntings | Fandom - Death Echo | Kevin Sullivan - The Bundy Murders | Kevin Sullivan - The Trail of Ted Bundy | Wikipedia - Ted Bundy | Oregon Live - Mom there’s a ghost in my dorm room |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This Halloween brings you all treats, it’s no trick! In this week’s first of TWO all-new episodes, Alisha tells us tales from a few of Oregon’s mental health institutions. Not only stories of the abuse and horrors experienced by the clients, but in honor of Halloween, she’ll be sharing her own encounter with a possible ghost and other paranormal tales that seem to accompany these types of facilities.For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! We have extra Halloween content and you’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more! This week’s promo is from Crimes & Consequences. Join Talia and Tonya as they discuss the terrifying and gruesome details of some of the most fascinating cases from all over the world.Cover art by Danielle Denham @thePDXphotographer 2015SourcesThat Oregon Life - The Fairview Training Center | Haunted Rooms - Haunted Places |Oregon Live - Molly Daly Lost for Decades | Embryo - Oregon State Board Eugenics | OPB - Eugenics in the Shadow of Fairview | YouTube - Brother Seeking Sister | YouTube - Voices From Fairview | YouTube - In Our Care | PubMed - The Descriptive Epidemiology of Unnatural Deaths at Oregon State's Institutions | OPB - Coming Home Oregon Fairview  | Jeff Dwyer- Ghost Hunter's Guide to Portland and the Oregon CoastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Since 1849 there have been 110 executions in Washington State. In recent years, capital punishment was abolished in the state, however, not in time to save the lives of the three men we’ll discuss today. In today’s case, Emily tells you the events that resulted in the three most recent executions in Washington State. Three men who were deemed too monstrous to keep their lives; one child rapist, one violent repeat offender and one torturer. This week’s episode is brought to you from SimpliSafe. Great protection. Fair prices. Easy to use. SimpliSafe is the right way to protect your home. MITR listeners can get a free HD Camera using the code RAIN. Go to simplisafe.com/rain The promo this week is from Luminol a true crime podcast that mixes comedy and in depth research. Give them a listen and don’t forget to follow them on IG @luminolpod SourcesCase Law - State v. Sagastegui | Columbia County Review - Three family members of victims | The Lewiston Tribune - Convicted child-killer granted death wish | The Seattle Times - Sagastegui Put to Death | Washington State Department of Corrections - Capital Punishment | Case Law - State v. Elledge | Longview Daily News - State Prepares for Elledge Execution | Serial Dispatches - Elledge | The Spokesman-Review - Other condemned men not going without a fight | Longview Daily News - Judge Bars Lawyers from Interviewing | Justia - Cal Coburn Brown | Murderpedia - Cal Coburn Brown | Clark Prosecutor - Cal Coburn Brown | Seattle Times- Killer on Death Row 16 Years is Executed | Wikipedia - List of people executed in WashingtonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Systemic racism might be a new term for a lot of people, but today we’re going to dive into the judicial side of it. In this episode, Alisha will hold our hands through Oregon’s historically racist laws, but this time it’s to celebrate their undoing! By revisiting the infamous murders of a couple caught up in the Portland mob, we’ll learn about racist roots as to why this law was created in the first place, the lives it affected for nearly a century and how its being overturned will continue to affect Oregonians that are in the appeal process. This week’s episode is brought to you from Simplisafe. Great protection. Fair prices. Easy to use. SimpliSafe is the right way to protect your home. MITR listeners can get a free HD Camera using the code RAIN. Go to simplisafe.com/rain This week’s promo is from Military Murder Podcast. Margo a true crime junkie who researches shocking military murder stories that people can’t believe are true. Check them out today and don’t forget to give them a follow on IG @militarymurderpodcast  or on FB @militarytruecrimeSourcesWillamette Week - Oregon Convictions are thrown into doubt | OPB - US Supreme court ruling Oregon Nonunanimous Jury Verdictsruled | Oregon Encyclopedia - Non Unanimous Jury Law | Oregon Live - Pacific Northwest News | Offbeat Oregon - Jimmy Walker Gangland Murder | Case Text - State v Silverman | The Skanner - ACLU OJRC Fight For Unanimous Felony Convictions | Bridgeliner - Forget What You Learned From Law Order | Oregon Live - Did Black Defendant Get Fair | OPB - Oregon Supreme Court Non Unanimous Jury VerdictSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Three-year-old Karly Sheehan was being abused. Despite multiple investigations into her home life and several people who loved her trying to intervene, her young life was stolen from her. In today’s episode, Emily will describe what happened to little Karly. Joining us in the episode is Karen Spears Zacharias, the author of Karly Sheehan: True Crime Story Behind Karly’s Law. Her book offers a unique perspective from someone who was very close to the Sheehan family.If you want to show your support for little Karly and help other kids who need us, please consider donating to ABC House or a similar child advocacy center in your area.This week’s episode is brought to you from Simplisafe. Great protection. Fair prices. Easy to use. SimpliSafe is the right way to protect your home. MITR listeners can get a free HD Camera using the code RAIN. Go to simplisafe.com/rain For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blogIf you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers, and more!SourcesInterview with Karen Spears Zacharias 07.31.2020 | Public Court Records for Benton County Court Case #CM0520645, State of Oregon vs. Shawn Wesley Field | Karen Spears Zacharias - Karly Sheehan: True Crime Story Behind Karly’s Law | Researcher paper by John E. Baughman | Representative Gelser - Karly’s Law (part 1) | Representative Gelser - Karly’s Law (part 2) | Oregon Live - House Endorses Karly’s Law | Oregon Department of Justice - Karly’s Law | Gazette Times - Karly’s Nightmare | Gazette Times - Field’s Child Testifies | Gazette Times - Testimony in field Trial Reviewals Frantic Call | FindLaw - State v. Shawn Wesley Field | Democrat Herald - Man Sentenced | Gazette Times - Expert Girl Died of Blows to Head | Gazette Times - Man Charged in Toddler Death | Democrat Herald - Man Sentenced to 46 years in Beating Death of Child | East Oregonion - Karly’s Legacy| Corvallis Gazette Times - A Toddler’s Last Days | Democrat-Herald - Prosecutors say abuse was part of scheme | Statesmen Journal - Bill to Strengthen Karly’s Law | Oregon Department of Human Services - 2009 Child Welfare Data Book |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Lately, it has felt that every day brings new tragedy and heartbreak. The loss of lives from civilians standing up to racists and white supremacists is nothing new; it has been going on for generations before us. It’s just that now we can watch it unfold live in the palm of our hands. Today’s story is one of those heartbreaks. The story of citizens that wanted to stand up for what is right and were met with hate and death. When Demetria Hester, Micah Fletcher, Rick Best, and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche stood up against a coward, they had no idea that for some, their lives would change. For others, it would end.  For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.This week’s episode is brought to you from Simplisafe. Great protection. Fair prices. Easy to use. SimpliSafe is the right way to protect your home. MITR listeners can get a free HD Camera using the code RAIN. Go to simplisafe.com/rain This week’s promos are from…Murderific a true crime podcast that brings stories of serial killers, mass murders, family annihilations, and the missing and unsolved. Follow on IG @murderificpodcast Always Time for True Crime has you covered for lesser known cases of murder, missing person cases and serial killers. Check them out! IG @alwaystimefortruecrime Twitter @ATFTCPodcastIf you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!SourcesAPTA - Public Transportation Facts | Wikipedia - Max Light Rail |Oregon Live - Prosecution Makes Closing Arguments in Max Stabbings |KGW - Who is Jeremy Christian | KOIN - Jeremy Christian's Police Records Go Back 20 Years |Buzzfeed News - These are the Victims of the Portland Train Stabbing Attack |Oregon Live - Max Attack Victim Criticizes | Lit Hub - Portland Train Attack Survivors Destinee Mangum and Walia Mohamed Speak Out | The Oregonian - Woman Who Held MAX Stabbing Victim Before he Died Shares His Last Moments | The Oregonian - Prosecutor describes Portland MAX Train Stabbing as it Unfolded | The Oregonian - Cell Phone Footage Shows Good Samaritan Helping Stabbing Victims | Patch - Complicated Story George Elwood TschaggenySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In a span of three months, dozens of crimes took place along the west coast’s Interstate Five. What was seemingly multiple culprits committing burglary, rape, and murder turned out to be just one man. Law enforcement agencies worked together to share information and with the help of numerous witnesses they put together at least over 20 sketches of the face of a man dubbed the “I-5 Bandit”, a man who would eventually be known as the “I-5 Killer”.For additional information, images, and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.This week’s promos are from…Washed Away, a podcast hosted by Ashley Smith that breathes new life into Washington state’s cold cases. Subscribe today so you don’t miss the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @washedawaypod Strictly Stalking, each week hosts Jaimie and Jake dive into unique stalking cases, interviewing stalking survivors, advocates, and experts Subscribe and following on IG @strictlystalkingpod and Twitter @stalkingpodcastIf you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Derrick and Roxanne Duehren were living their dream life just outside Portland, Oregon in 1996 until a mysterious fire in the garage would take her life and leave all eyes on her husband Derrick. In today’s episode Alisha will tell us the story of 34 year old Roxanne Duehren; how her murder, presumed to be a closed case, may leave some feeling a lack of justice. Emily will share a little bit about the history of fire science. As a special treat, MITR is joined by our delightful friends from the podcast Forensic Myles to discuss everything about this case!For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blogThis week’s promos are from…They Will Kill, a true crime podcast hosted by sisters, Courtney and Sadie Eck, who are ravenous consumers of all things murder-y. Give them a follow on IG FB and Twitter @theywillkill and don’t forget to subscribe!Strictly Stalking, each week hosts Jaimie and Jake dive into unique stalking cases, interviewing stalking survivors, advocates, and experts Subscribe and following on IG @strictlystalkingpod and Twitter @stalkingpodcastIf you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!SourcesForensic Files - season 11 episode 39 | Findagrave.com - Roxanne Marie Duehren |Duerhren Murder Trial | Duerhen.com | Riverview Place Apartments | My Appliances Service - Gas Dryer vs Electric Dryer | | Science Learn - What is Fire | ABA Journal - Long Held Beliefs About Arson Science | PBS - How Arson Investigation Has Changed | Crime Reads - On the New Science and Past Mistakes of Fire Investigation | Tucson.com - court Tuscon Man Wrongly Jailed | Britanica.com - Scientific Method Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s episode will introduce you to a sadistic monster who masqueraded as a good samaritan and a loving mother. She hid over 10 years of torture abuse behind the closed doors of a cute little house nestled in a tiny rural town. Plug your headphones in and come meet the mother you never wish you had. Check out the episode blog for photos! Special guest psychologist Dr. Joni Jonston will join Emily to chat all about Michelle Knotek and why it’s probably not the best idea to let her out of prison. Don’t forget to check out Dr. Joni’s YouTube series Unmasking a Murderer and her blog on Psychology Today, The Human Equation. This week’s promo is from Scare You To Sleep Do you like scary stories? Shelby will lure you in with her soothing voice and give you a great scare for the week. Subscribe and follow on Twitter and Instagram @scareyoutosleepSOURCESIf You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of SisterhoodGregg OlsenThomas & Mercer, SeattleOxygen - Michelle Knotek's Daughters Warn She's Still a Danger | Seattle EPI - Dog Adds Twist to Raymond Case | Seattle EPI - Suspicions Raised Over Another Death | NY Post - Kids of Murderer Michelle Knotek Warned Their Mom Could Kill Again | The Daily News - Knotek enters plea | Caselaw - State v. Knotek | The Daily News - David Knotek Pleads Guilty | The Astorian - Investigators Dig for Bones |  Snapped - S10 E19 Michelle Knotek |Thanks to Newspapers.comThe Spokesman Review - Two Accused in Deaths Face Murder Charges 08.14.2003 |The Spokesman Review - Couple’s Bail Raised to $5 Million 08.15.2003 | The Spokesman Review - Prosecuter’s Reduce Charges Against Raymond Woman |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Every state has had marching in the streets. It may feel overwhelming at times, but it feels equally promising that change is inevitable. Today we’ll be telling the story of Aaron Campbell, a young, black, unarmed man that was shot in the back and killed by Portland Police. How a lack of training and communication cost him his life. How the officer fought to be put back on the force. And how that same officer claimed there was never another option. Additionally, Alisha will walk us through some of the statistics surrounding police brutality, why the Black Lives Matter movement should matter to everyone, and what you can do to help keep it moving forward. BLACK LIVES MATTER. For ideas on how you can help, or to donate to the cause, please visit blacklivesmatter.com. For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.Today’s promo is from Fireside Phantoms. Join Holly and Carol as they tell tales of the weird, strange, esoteric, spooky, and macabre around the campfire. Follow them on IG @firesidephatoms and Twitter @firesidephans and don’t forget to subscribe on the podcast app of your choice!If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!Summary KGW - Settlement in Campbell Police Shooting | Scribd - Aaron Campbell Grand Jury Letter | Portland Mercury - Last Years Fourth Highest Paid City Employee Officer Ron Frashour | Portland Cop Watch - James | Oregon Law Enforcement Line of Duty Deaths - Oregon | Washington Post - Giuliani Falsely Claims That Black People Kill More Police | Oregon Live -Portland Payouts on Police Use | Portland Mercury - Damage Control | Oregon Live - Portland Woman Who Loses Two | Portland Oregon - IA Report Campbell |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ten year old Lindsey Baum disappeared on a summer evening while walking home from her friend’s house in 2009. For nearly a decade her family and law enforcement searched for answers, chased every lead, and dissected the whereabouts of forty different suspects. In 2017 a horrific discovery inside the dilapidated home of three Seattle brothers would offer another lead in the search for what happened to Lindsey. Join us today while Emily tells Alisha about shocking secrets, a continued mystery, and why you can’t always trust your neighbor. For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blogThis week’s promo is from Small Town Secrets. STS explores the strange stories and sightings from small towns around the world. Give them a follow on IG @stscast.gram and FB/Twitter @stscast and don’t forget to subscribe!If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!SourcesNews Week - Brothers Sexual Abuse Arrest | Komo News - Mulitple Sex Abuse Victims Accuse Elderly N. Seattle Brothers | Komo News - 3 N. Seattle brothers in 70s and 80s Arrest in Child-porn investigation | 3 Aged Brothers Had Child Porn, Rap and Homicide Manifestos | Washington Post - Digusting trove found in home of three elderly brothers | Olympian - could Brothers in Life-Long Sex Abuse Investigation be Ted to Linsey Baum | KXRO - Search At Home of 3 Elderly Brothers Look for Lindsey Baum Link | KEPR - Sheriff to Unveil Major Development | Reddit - Unresolved Mystery The disappearance of Lindsey Baum | Komo News - 10 Years Later Detectives Still Search | The Olympian - After Four Months |The Daily Chronicle - 10 years Later, Still No Arrest | The Daily World - After a Decade, knowing didn’t bring relief | Crime Watch Daily - Washington’s Lindsey Baum | Fox News - Investigators Search for Bodies at Home | ABC News - Cops Search in Lindsey Baum Case Comes Up Empty | KOMO News - Person of Interest Identified |Thanks to Newspaper.comLongview Daily News - Intensive Search for 10 year old 07.01.09 | Longview Daily - Unlikely Girl Ran Away 07.02.09 | Spokesman Journal - Remains of Girl Missing Since 2009 Identified 05.11.2018 |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Alaska is a land of wild tundra, making it an ideal home for adventurers and hunters alike. In the early 1980’s, a hunter would become Alaska’s first known serial killer. Instead of the big game he was known for decorating his walls with, he turned his sight to the vulnerable population of sex workers and indegious women. Through the bravery of a survivor and the tenacity of detectives, Robert Hansen’s second trophy collection would be discovered as would his terrifying secrets. This week's promo is from Morbidology. Morbidology is a weekly true crime podcast written and hosted by Emily G. Thompson. Don’t forget to subscribe!If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, exclusive bloopers, and more!SourcesF.B.I. Files - A Hunter’s Game | YouTube - Serial Killer Files #5 | The Frozen Ground, Directed by Scott Walker | Mark of a Killer - What Was Robert Hansen’s Mark | The Atlantic - In the Land of Missing Persons | AOGA - History 1970s | FS USDA - A History of Alaska Wilderness | Lela and Hale - Cindy Paulson Glenn Flothe | Lela and Hale - We're Going to be Looking for Graves | Anchorage Daily News - Serial Killer Hansen Dead | Wikipedia - Robert Hansen Known Victims | Explore North - Alaska Serial Killer | Murderpedia - Robert Hansen |Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On the afternoon of March 11th, 1987, Kimberley Kersey walked home from school like she had done many times before, but this time, she would never be seen again. Today, Emily will talk about the mysterious and frustrating case of Kimberley Kersey, the suspects police looked at, and she might even share a suspect of her own. Joining us on the episode are Kimberley’s sister Kristen Kersey and former detective Lindsay Arnold to help understand what could have happened to Kim.Today’s promo is from Happy Hour Gets Weird. Give them a follow IG @happyhourgetsweirdpod and Twitter @HHGetsWeird and don’t forget to subscribe!For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blogIf you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!Sources Interview with Lindsay Arnold 04.26.2020 | Interview with Kristen Kersey 05.11.2020 | NamUs | KOIN - Vanished in Vancouver: The Kimberly Kersey case | The Columbian - New Leads Sought | The Columbian - Search Never Ends | Unidentified Wiki - Kim Kersey | Reddit - Kimberly Kersey, 18 yo in Vancouver, WA missing since 1987 | State v. Stenger | The Columbian - Search Never Ends | KATU - On the Hunt for a Serial Killer in Portland | Seattle Times - Oregon Man Suspect in Rape-Killings | PSU Vanguard - The List of Pacific Northwest Serial Killers You've Been Dying For | Investigation Discovery Evil Lives Here - Alvin BrownThanks to Newspapers.comStatesman Journal - Police Arrest Vancouver Man in Death 10.11.1987 | Spokane Chronicle - Man Questioned in Slaying 10.13.1987 | Longview Daily News - Cowlitz Country Prosecutors 06.09.1988 | Longview Daily News - Prosecutor takes Flak 07.01.1988 | Longview Daily News - Misdirected Anger 07.13.1988 | Albany Democrat-Herald 12.03.1991 - Man suspected in 1981 Killings | Albany Democrat-Herald 12.02.1991Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to grab your swimsuit and head to the nearest lake to play and relax. Today’s cases focus on the darker side of bodies of water. From Crater lake, where there have been unusual plane crashes and missing boys, to two murders of women named Tiffany at Blue Lake Park, Alisha will be sharing four cases; three of which are unsolved. This episode of Murder in the Rain will feature two interviews; Mike Peyton who worked at Crater Lake and Jennifer Jenks, the older sister of Tiffany Jenks, one of the women found murdered in Blue Lake Park. Mike will tell us about his experience during the search of one of the young missing men. Jennifer paints us a picture of who Tiffany was growing up, into adulthood, and how her family copes with being victims of such a horrendous crime.For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!SourcesInterview - Mike Peyton 04.18.20Interview - Jennifer Jenks 04.18.20Missing 411 Documentary - Directors Benjamin Paulides and Michael DeGrazierOregon Live - Man Who Fatally Shot Women | Oregon Live - Foul Play Not Ruled Out | Oregon Metro - Blue Lake Park | Oregon live - Skeletal Remains Found Near Chinook Landing | Wikipedia - Blue Lake Regional Park | Oregon Live - Tiffany Jenks | Oregon Live - Court Documents Reveal Events | Oregon Live - Worden Brosey | Wikipedia - Crater Lake | Wikipedia - David Paulides | Offbeat Oregon - Skeletons of Crater Lake | The Charley Project - Samuel Savage Becker Boehlke | KATU - Oregon's 41 Missing Children CasesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In 1967 Dick Kitchel disappeared after a party. Days later his battered body was found floating in the Willamette river by two young boys. 50 years later the case is still open and justice has never been served. New York Times best selling author Rebecca Morris joins Murder in the Rain to talk about her book A Murder in My Hometown the story of the murder of her classmate Dick Kitchel, the impact it had on her life, the lives of her classmates, and a small Oregon town. For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!  Sources Rebecca Morris - A Murder in My Hometown | Gazette-Times - Missing Youth Being Sought 10.20.1967 | Gazette-Times - Kitchel Funeral Scheduled Tuesday 10.23.1967 | Statesman Journal - Lie Detector Test Due Friends of Kitchel 10.24.1967 | Statesman Journal - 3 Take Lie Detector Test 10.25.1967 | Gazette-Times - More Queries, But No Answer in Kitchel Case 10.31.1967 | Gazette-Times - Corvallis Native Writes Book About 1967 Unsolved Murder | The Oregon Encyclopedia - CorvallisSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Introducing the Murder in the Rain One-year anniversary extravaganza! We'll take a walk down memory lane to give an inside look at what went into each episode, additional thoughts, and things we learned along the way. Don't worry, there are lots of bloopers for your listening pleasure!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The murders of teenage lovebirds. Familial DNA. Bombshells from the defense. Exclusive Forensic Files details. All that and bloopers in today’s episode!30 years ago, a young couple left Canada to run an errand in Washington. They would never return home. This week, Alisha tells the story of Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg- and how their murders made headlines in the world of DNA cases. We’ll also speak with Rachel Forde, the public defender assigned to the man accused of committing the crimes- and she might just change your mind as to whether this is a closed case or not!The forensics keep going as Alisha and Josh interview Nancy Duffy and Bill Camp- the executive producer and narrator, respectively, for the new Forensic Files II on HLN. Learn all about their process in telling the stories we all love and how they are bringing Forensic Files into the 21st century!For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!  Global News: BC Couple Murder Cold Case | Youtube - Is Murder in Your DNA?|Youtube - W5 When DNA Tests Reveal a Hidden History |Seattle Weekly -Life in Prison for 1987 Killer of Young Couple | Herald - Author of Taunting Letters Found but Cleared of 1987 Murder | Mynorthwest.com - Jay Cook Tanya Van Cuylenborg Cold | CaseHerald - Unsealed Record Suggests Talbott Left DNA on Zip Tie| Unsolved mysteries - Season 2 episode 5Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In Part 2 of Skinner, we revisit Clifford Olson and what happened after he confessed to 11 child murders. In this special episode, we also get a chance to sit down with author Mitzi Szereto and Mike Browne from the Dark Poutine Podcast! Not only did we share some laughs, we talk Clifford Olson, Canada, and their new book The Best New True Crime Stories: Serial Killers.  For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!  Sources The Beast of British Columbia | Predator: The Life and Crimes of Clifford Olson | The Best New True Crime Stories Serial Killers | Murderous Minds on Trial | he Beast of British Columbia | The Hare Psychotherapy Checklist | The Life and Death of Clifford Olson | Clifford Olson Victims | Clifford Olson Canada national monster dead | Timeline: The life and crimes of Clifford Olson | Murderpedia - Clifford Olson | Chris Wood - A Killer’s Plea | OPP Seeks Tips to Solve 40 Year Old Murder of Deborah Silverman | The Globe and Mail - One Family's Story | Radford University - Clifford Olson  Thanks to Newspapers.com Spokane Chronicle - Child Death Counts Filed 01.01.1981 | The Spokesman Review - Victim’s Family Fight Book 03.26.1982 | Spokane Chronicle - Killer’s family won’t be allowed to keep money 12.08.1984 | Spokane Chronicle - Killer paid to tell where bodies lay 01.15.1982 | Longview Daily News - Mass killer says police mishandled investigation 01.18.1982 | Spokane Chronicle - Slain Children’s parents seek $100,000 paid to killer’s wife 06.24.1986 | Calgary Herald 01.16.82 - Police Rationalize Paying for BodiesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sure, Portland seems like a peaceful, neighborly city to live in. But for one man that ventured from Alabama to start anew, moving to Portland meant his life would be forever altered. Listen as Alisha welcomes guest Russell Ehrett who bravely shares his tale of victimhood, survival, and redemption. Emily, ever inquisitive, pushes the hard-hitting questions upon an already broken man. Please enjoy our April Fools gift to you, Planted Evidence. For more information, including pictures of the crime scene, please visit the blog at Murderintherain.com. For even MORE ridiculousness like this, please check out our Patreon- home of mini-episodes, extended interviews, free merch, and extra bloopers!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In less than a year, one man stole the lives of 11 children. He dubbed himself the “Beast of BC” and the moniker stuck because he is one of the most disturbing violent offenders who has spawned from Canada. In part 1 of Skinner, Emily tells Alisha all about the life and crimes of Clifford Olson Jr and the children he murdered.   For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!  Today’s promo is from 90’s Crime Time, a new podcast that you’ll definitely want to check out!  Sources The Beast of British Columbia | Predator: The Life and Crimes of Clifford Olson | The Best New True Crime Stories Serial Killers | Murderous Minds on Trial | he Beast of British Columbia | The Hare Psychotherapy Checklist | The Life and Death of Clifford Olson | Clifford Olson Victims | Clifford Olson Canada national monster dead | Timeline: The life and crimes of Clifford Olson | Murderpedia - CliffordSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It was a stormy summer night in 1961. The family dog barked and the children were restless. By the next morning, 8-year-old Ann Marie Burr was nowhere to be found. In this episode, Alisha tells Emily the riveting tale of a missing child from Tacoma, Washington and how her disappearance could now be connected to one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. Best-Selling author Rebecca Morris joins Murder in the Rain to talk about her research on this story and her book, Ted and Ann: The Mystery of a Missing Child and Her Neighbor Ted Bundy.Sources Rebecca Morris - Ted and Ann | Find a Grave - Ann Marie Burr | Huffington Post - Ann Marie Burr | JT Townsend - Ted Bundy’s First Victim? | King 5 - Did Ted Bundy Kill his First Victim when he was 14?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What started as affection for women’s shoes grew into a much darker fetish. While some boys dreamed of owning their own car and going to college, Jerry dreamed of torturing women. By 1968, his dreams would become a reality when women began disappearing all over Oregon. Listen in while Emily tells Alisha all about the life and crimes of Jerome Brudos, later known as ‘The Lust Killer’ and ‘The Shoe Fetish Slayer’.  For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!  Sources Anne Rule - Lust Killer | Jack Rosewood - The Shoe Fetish Slayer | Radford University - Jerome Brudos | Thought Co. - Profile of serial killer Jerry Brudos | All That's Interesting - The True Story Behind Jerry Brudos, Minhunter’s Shoe Fetish Killer | Murderpedia - Jerry Brudos | How the Term Serial Killer Came to Be | Wikipedia - Long Tom Bridge | Oregon’s longest-held prisoner dies of natural causes  Thanks to Newspapers.com for the following original articles:Greater Oregon - Corvallis Girl Gives Tips to Police 06.06.1969 | The Capital Journal - Secretary Slain; River Yields Body 05.12.1969 | Corvallis Gazette Times - Search Continues for Clues to Murder of Two Girls Here 05.14.1969 | Statesman Journal - Brudos Tells of Attacks, Killings 06.28.1969 | The Capital Journal - Mrs. Brudos Indicted 08.07.1969 | The Capital Journal - Mrs. Brudos Defense Due Monday 09.27.1969 | The Capital Journal - Karen in Home, Child Testifies 09.25.1969 |Statesman Journal - 36 years later, Killer’s Death relieves Victims’ Families 05.29.2006 | The Capital Journal - Advice for Women on Avoiding Attacks 05.15.1969 | The Corvallis Gazette Times - Portrait of a Killer 04.27.2009 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When people think of Portland, they think of a loving, all-inclusive home to all walks of life. However, there is an iniquitous history behind the fact that Portland is the whitest major city in the United States. To honor Black History Month, Alisha will share the story of Vanport, the lost city that, due to neglect and racism, cost the lives of at least 15 residents. 40 years later, the vicious murder of Mulugeta Seraw reminded Portland that there was still work to be done to defeat white supremacists and protect the people of color that reside here. For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!  SOURCES Washington Post - When Portland Banned Blacks | Oregon Encyclopedia - Peter Burnett | Oregon Encyclopedia - Exclusion Laws | OPB - Vanport | Public History PDX - Vanport Tragedy Conspiracy Post War Oregon | Oregon Live - Flood of 48 Wiped Out Vanport | Willamette Week - WWS Reporting on how Hate Spread Across Portland in 1988 | CBS News - Portland Hate Crime Mulugeta Seraw | KGW - 1988: Skinheads murder Mulugeta Seraw in Portland | New York Times - Three are Charged in Attack Attributed to Neo Nazi Gang | OPB - Mulugeta Seraw Portland Ethiopia Africa White Supremacist Murder | United Shades of America, Season 1, Episode 6Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Two young girls disappeared a few months apart in Tacoma, Washington in 1986. Both girls were found deceased in local parks with signs of sexual trauma. For more than 30 years, no one was arrested. Listen in while Emily and Alisha discuss the magical world of DNA today and how it helped solve these crimes and unleash a massive twist in the cold case that rocked this small city. Visit the MITR Blog for all sources and to see photographs from the case. Can’t get enough MITR? Join us on Patreon for additional bloopers, mini-episodes, ad-free episodes and more! SourcesDateline Mystery - Evil Was Watching | Journal Start - Robert Washburn who is Accused of Killing a Teen 30 years ago | KING 5 - Man Pleads Guilty | KING 5 - Tacoma Police Charge Suspect in 1986 Cold Case | KING 5 - Family of Murdered Tacoma Girl faces Alleged Killer in Court | KING 5 - Murdered Tacoma Girl's Mother Testified in Olympia | KING 5 - Jennifer and Michella's Law Signed | You Tube - How the Brutal Killing of a Teen Girl in Tacoma Devastated Friends, Families | KING 5 - Suspect Charged in 1986 Murder of Tacoma Girl | Snapshot Parabon Nanolabs- Michella Welch Murder | The News Tribune - The man who killed Jennifer Bastian | The News Tribune - Justice for Child | Murderpedia - David Lee Fisher | Unsolved Mysteries Fandom- Laura Burbank | Seattle Times - Killer's Family Knew Nothing | Monsters and Critics - Murder of Cynthia Allinger | The News Tribune - The Doubled Edged Sword of DNA | Kitsap Sun - Unsolved MurdersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mia Zapata and her band, The Gits, were on the cusp of making it big in the music industry when in a blink of an eye, the dreams, the music, and Mia were gone. Alisha tells Emily the story of Mia Zapata; her life, her music, and her horrendous murder. Later, they are joined by Zoe and Stefanie of Home Alive to discuss the non-profit they created out of necessity and what you can do to protect yourself. And, of course, some palate-cleansing bloopers.  For more information, sources and photos, visit the episode blog. Can’t get enough MITR? Join us on Patreon for additional bloopers, mini-episodes, ad-free episodes and more!  SourcesTeach Home Alive |  The Gits | Unsolved | The Gits - Graveyard Blues | STATE VS. MEZQUIA | Rolling Stone - Mia Zapata Punk Musician Murdered in 1993 | Wikipedia - Mariel Boatlift | Wikipedia - Talk Marial Boatlift Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Portland in the 1980s brought amazing music to the masses. A major part of the PDX music scene was the popular nightclubs all over the city. One of the most popular clubs, The Starry Night, kept dark secrets behind its doors, secrets that would take decades to fully unravel. Join Emily and Alisha and special guest Jim Redden while they discuss what happened to Tim Moreau, and the part Larry Hurwitz played in it.Check out the episode blog on murderintherain.com There’s always more MITR when you join us on Patreon. Come join our rainy little crew! https://www.patreon.com/murderintherain If you want to get yourself something great this year, check out BetterHelp. Murder in the Rain listeners can get 10% off of their first month with code “rain”, go tohttps://www.betterhelp.com/rainand take a step forward in the direction of a healthier self.   Sources:Interview with Jim Redden 10.06.2019 The Starry Night Murder: Rock and roll dreams lead to death | The Starry Night Murder Timeline | Convicted Portland murderer still jailed in California | Where did Portland killer's cash come from | Timothy Douglas Moreau “Tim” | Portland Murderer Larry Hurwitz Arrested in California With Cocaine and Cash | Former Portland nightclub owner convicted in 1990 murder arrested on drug charges|Oregon State Police Seek To Put 30 Year Old Case To Rest | Portland murderer arrested on drug, money charges | Former Portland nightclub owner sentenced to 12 years | Portland in the 1980s: Drug gangs, skinheads loomed, but so did the start of something special | The Starry Night Murder: The Portland rock and roll homicide | The Starry Night Murder: Decades-long stories compiled | Hurwitz facing up to 15 years in prisonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Because you were so good this year, MITR is leaving a double episode under your tree! First, a tale of greed, manipulation, and the murder of an entire family in Carnation, Washington. Then the almost-bombing of downtown Portland, OR at the Christmas tree lighting of 2010. Don’t forget to check out the episode blog for images and sources. https://www.murderintherain.com/episodesThere’s always more MITR when you join us on Patreon. Come join our rainy little crew! https://www.patreon.com/murderintherain If you want to get yourself something great this year, check out BetterHelp. Murder in the Rain listeners can get 10% off of their first month with code “rain”, go tohttps://www.betterhelp.com/rainand take a step forward in the direction of a healthier self.  SourcesBanquet of Consequences: A Juror's Plight: The Carnation Murders Trial of Michele Anderson, Volume 1Paul Sanders  Seattle Times - Michelle Anderson Sentenced to Life | Seattle EPI - At Long Last Carnation Woman | Seattle EPI - Carnation Suspects Tell Offers of Victims | Seattle Times - I'm a Monster | Fox - Woman Convicted of Killing her Entire Family | Michelle Anderson Killed Her Whole Family | Fox - Woman who discovered carnation | KORO7 - 911 Caller | KOMO News - Killer's Former Coworker Testifies | Seattle Times - Carnation Slayings | Seattle Times - Timeline of Carnation Killings | Court Chatter - Michele Anderson | Carnation Murders Sentencing 04/21/16 | YouTube - Joseph McEnroe Sentencing | YouTube - Joseph | McEnroe Penalty Phase Day 5 Part 1 04/09/15 | YouTube - Convicted killer laughs during court appearance | YouTube - Crime Watch Daily: 6 Family Members Murdered on Christmas Eve - Pt. 1 | YouTube - Crime | Watch Daily: 6 Family Members Murdered on Christmas Eve - Pt. 2 | You Tube - Michelle Andersson Trial 911 Call You Tube - Jail House Call | Oregon Terror Sentencing | Tapes Reveal Different Side of Portland Bombing Suspect | Trial Begins for Mohamed Osman Mohamed | Did the FBI Transform this Teenager into a Terrorist | Mohamed Mohamud's Lawers PetitionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The holidays are always a stressful time, so Santa and his Elf have come by with some silly holiday tunes to soothe your soul. A festive little treat from MITR to you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Pacific Northwest has an ugly and secret past that continues to haunt indigenous persons and immigrants. This week, Alisha will be discussing two cases. First, a current investigation surrounding the murders of multiple Alaskan indigenous women. Then we go back to the 1800's to discuss the largest massacre of Chinese immigrants in US history. Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/rain to get 10% off your first month by being a Murder in the Rain listener.  If you need something to get you through the holidays, check out Deception: Murder in Hong Kong from Grey Fox Games. Use code ‘murder’ to get 25% off and free shipping! Sources Oregon Experience Hells Canyon Massacre | Massacre at Hells Canyon | Chinese Massacre at Deep Creek | A Most Daring Outrage | Hells Canyon Wilderness | Why Did He Do it | An SD card found on an Alaska street showed a woman's murder | Man Accused Alaska Slaying Discovered SD Card Street Pleads Not Guilty | Human Remains Found on Seward Highway Near Beluga Point | Unknown Martha Toms Killer Alaska | A Family's Grief For Sisters Murdered Years Apart | SD Card Turned in to APD Depicts Brutal Murder of Unknown Woman in Anchorage Hotel | Kathleen J Henry | Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls Report | Brian Smith Indicted for Second Murder | Alaska Murder Victim Kathleen Jo Henry Alleged Killer Filmed AssaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Turkey (or tofurkey) isn’t the only thing to devour this Thanksgiving! Murder in the Rain is bringing you TWO cases in this episode! Get your stretchy pants, throw on those headphones to ignore your family, and listen to these tales of mystery and murder. On the menu today are the enigma that is D.B. Cooper, and the untimely demise of young mother Tina Stewart.  For additional resources for domestic violence go to https://www.thehotline.org or call 1−800−799−7233 If you need something to get you through the holidays, check out Deception: Murder in Hong Kong from Grey Fox Games. Use code ‘murder’ to get 25% off and free shipping! Don’t forget to check out Detective Trapp from Wondery and The Los Angeles Times. SourcesThe Skyjacker That Got Away | D.B. Cooper Wikipedia | As new evidence upends D.B. Cooper case, the (un)usual suspects |continue to fuel the legend | D. B. Cooper in popular culture |The Strange Disappearance of D.B. Cooper | Citizen Sleuths Analyze the D.B. Cooper Case | Suspect Charged with Murder in Newman Lake Homicide | Court documents: Newman Lake man beat girlfriend to death on Thanksgiving | 'It was bad': Man faces murder charges after fight with girlfriend ends in her death | Newman Lake man accused of murder changes plea to guilty; Faces at least 16 years in prison | Tina Stewart Obituary | Relative of domestic abuse victim fights for "Tina's Law" in all 50 states | My best friend was stamped to death by the man I set her up with – I’ll regret it until the day I die | YouTube - KXLY News | YouTube - KXLY NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s case details a rampage of crime including theft, assault, kidnapping, and murder. Listen while Emily tells Alisha all about Kaylee Sawyer and Aundreah Maes, the nightmare they endured, and the twisted tale of Edwin Lara, a man who levered a position of authority to inflict pain and suffering. Like what you hear? Submit a review (it’s free!) or consider supporting us on Patreon so we can continue to bring you the cases you didn’t know you needed to hear. For additional information, photos, and sources for today's episode, visit the Murder in the Rain Out For A Walk episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A tech genius. A Halloween party. A DNA-fueled case. In this episode, Alisha tells the story of Arpana Jinaga, a young, incredibly educated, and intelligent immigrant woman whose unbounded potential was cut short by the fateful events of Halloween night, 2008. Listen in while Alisha and Emily discuss the twists of ever-changing alibis and the overwrought and complicated DNA testing that may have set a killer free. For additional information, photos, and sources for this episode, visit the Murder in the Rain The Cursed Bathtub episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s Halloween season and Murder in the Rain could not be more ready! In today's episode, you'll hear a story about a lady doctor who strived for medical greatness. As she forged a unique path to achieve what no woman had done before, she left a wake of death behind her. Join us while Emily tells Alisha all about Dr. Linda Burfield Hazzard and listen in as they discuss the spooky happenings at a place locals called Starvation Heights.Promo: Invisible Choir IG @InvisibleChoirTwitter @InvisibleChoir For additional information, photos, and sources for this episode, visit the Murder in the Rain The Cursed Bathtub episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The discovery of Larry Peyton’s body at a local lovers’ lane in 1960 shocked the residents of Portland. Equally confusing was the unknown whereabouts of Larry’s girlfriend, Beverly Allan. There appeared to be no motive behind the attack, leaving young lovers in the city worried they would be next. Eight years and three trials later, we are still left with questions. Were the right people put away for the crime? Was this a missed opportunity to have stopped the Zodiac Killer? Today, Alisha delves into the young couple’s murders, the subsequent investigation, and speaks with author Phil Stanford about his theories surrounding the case.For additional information, photos, and sources for this episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Lovers Lane episode guide.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In May 2009, two children were pulled from the dark, treacherous waters of the Willamette River just after midnight. How did they get there? Had they gone swimming? Did they fall off a boat? Or were they thrown into the water?On this episode, Emily explores the events of that night and the heartbreaking case that left a broken family even more shattered and a city mourning the short life of an innocent child killed by their own mother, Amanda Jo Stott-Smith.Promo: Writing About Crime IG @writingaboutcrime Twitter @crimewriterpodFor additional information, photos, and sources for this episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Help Me episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A young field worker is found dead after a party and altercation. This week, Alisha takes you through the death of Ramiro Fidel and the trial of Santiago Ventura. While this case is burdened with sloppy police work, judgmental investigators, and an unimaginably mishandled trial, you'll soon learn how it changed Oregon's legal system. You'll also spiral with Alisha and Emily as they explore the now infamous Fat Theory.Promo: Check out Morbidology on Twitter @morbidology Instagram @morbidologyofficial and at https://morbidology.com/For additional information, photos, and sources for this episode, please visit the Murder in the Rain The Fat Theory episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The 1990s played host to serial killers across the US, and the Pacific Northwest was revealing itself as a particularly dangerous hotbed. In Spokane, Washington sex workers started turning up dead across the city. For more than a decade, police searched for the killer, only to discover that nothing was as it seemed. Robert Lee Yates Jr., Donna Perry, Douglas PerryFor additional information, photos, and sources for this episode, please visit the Murder in the Rain Homeboy Wrote Camaro episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When Hazelynn and Gerald Stomps took their boat out to meet potential buyers from Craigslist, they never dreamed the transaction would be their last moments together. After a brutal assault, Hazelynn was left to fend for herself. She was the crime's only eyewitness, and as the investigation waged on it soon became clear that things were not adding up. Join Alisha and Emily as they follow the timeline of confusion and deception surrounding this case. This week, we are joined by Levi, a member of the Multnomah County Search and Rescue team who played a pivotal role in discovering the truth of what happened to Jerry.For additional information, photos, and sources for this episode visit the Murder in the Rain "Where is Jerry?" episode blog.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On a mild spring night in May of 1983, a woman disrupted the quiet at Mackenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon. Her terrified screams that her children had been shot, echoed through the halls. Her 3 young kids; Christie Ann 8, Cheryl Lynn 7, and Stephen Daniel 3, lay bleeding within her car. The medical staff jumped in to begin life-saving measures and before long, the strange story of Diane Downs unfolded and a nation would choose sides. Check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog "The Wolf" for additional information, photos, and all sources.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As Korena Roberts prepared for the arrival of her twins, she reached out to the internet for help with nesting on a budget. Soon, she cultivated a friendship with fellow mom-to-be Heather Snively who was new to the Beaverton, Oregon area. Friendship turned to obsession, and before long, everyone would know Korena’s dark secret. Join Alisha and Emily as they explore this heart-breaking story. With the help of lead detectives Murray Rau and Andy Hays, we learn why you can’t believe everyone you meet on Craigslist.Check out Something Very Sharp - Episode Blog for photos, additional information, and sources for this episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When four-year-old Ruth Anne O'Neill went missing in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, her neighbor, thirteen-year-old Michele Gates, had information that could shed some light on the disappearance. What police found out from Michele shocked the Portland metro area and lead to a record-breaking trial. Join Emily and Alisha as they explore this famous case and compare it to another which took place decades before it.  Check out Little Rain Boots - Episode Blog for photos, additional information, and sources for this episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On October 16th, 2012, the city of Gresham, Oregon came to a halt when 21-year-old Whitney Heichel was reported missing. Her husband, Clinton, her friends, family, and church all came together to search for her. With a single gas station purchase and fuzzy surveillance footage as the only clues, the frantic search escalated by the hour. When the Heichel’s friends and neighbors, Johnathan Holt, started to act strangely, the police finally had a lead. Were Johnathan’s claims of being mugged factual? Did Whitney run away? What clues did police find that brought them to the horrible discovery the entire city dreaded? Follow Alisha and Emily as they trace the path of Whitney and Johnathan on that fateful Autumn day. Check out A Thinking Error - Episode Blog for photos, additional information, and sources for this case. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The summer of 1982 was the start of nearly two decades of fear in Seattle, Washington. Year after year, clusters of women's dead bodies would be found, each one was more gruesome than the last. A serial killer dubbed the Green River Killer was stalking the Pacific Northwest. Join Emily and Alisha as they share this case and discuss all things psycho with their guests Dr. Gary Brucato Ph.D. and Dr. Michael Stone M.D., two experts on all things "Evil". They lend an enlightening point of view to the case, lay down some knowledge about what makes people kill, and share Dr. Stone's Scale of Evil and other exciting content from their book, The New Evil. Check out A Scale of Awfulness - Episode Blog on murderintherain.com for photos, additional information, and sources for this episode.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

June 10th, 2014 was supposed to be a day of celebration for the students of Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Oregon. Instead of taking finals, pulling senior pranks, and saying goodbye for the summer, the 3,000 students and staff were horrified by the news of an active shooter on campus. In this episode, Emily and Alisha discuss the shooter’s life leading up to the incident, the victims of the attack, and the shocking statistics that our students face in their daily lives.At the time of his death, Emilio Hoffman was dating Alyssa Karm, who, along with her boyfriend and fellow survivor Caden Gordy was gracious enough to sit down with Alisha and discuss their relationship and what transpired that day.Check out Keep Going And Don’t Look Back - Episode Blog for photos, additional information, and sources for this episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A beautiful and bright coed goes missing from her apartment parking lot in a small college town. While the entire city comes together to try and locate her, two potential suspects come into view. Who took Brooke Wilberger, and where is she? Join Alisha and Emily while they discuss this intriguing years-long case.Check out Minnesota Plates - Episode Blog for photos, additional information, and all sources for this episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

He hitchhiked and train-hopped his way across the United States committing murders in many of his pit stops, earning the nickname "Coast to Coast Killer". There was no victim type, just a need to commit murder, and anyone could be his next target. Writer Diane Fanning joins Alisha and Emily to discuss the terrifying topic of Tommy Lynn Sells, a man she interviewed for her true crime book Through the Window. Listen in as they discuss his horrendous crimes and what motivated Sells to commit such evil deeds.Check out Coast To Coast - Episode Blog for photos, additional information, and all episode sources.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In 2002, two teenage girls, Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis, went missing from their Oregon City bus stop within two months of each other. As the girls’ families start pointing fingers toward neighbor Ward Weaver III, the case grips the nation. Emily and Alisha discuss why the investigation took so long, what happened to the girls and what was under the cement.Check out Dig Me Up - Episode Blog to photos, get additional information, and see all sources for this episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands