Episode 130: The Kidnapping and Murder of Megan Kanka In July 1994, 7 year old Megan Kanka went outside to play in her safe suburban neighborhood and never returned home. Megan was stolen from her family, and the murderer was a man who lived just yards away with a history of crimes against children. In this episode, we discuss Megan’s case, but we also talk about legislation inspired by her case, Megan’s Law, and the ongoing conversations we should be having. Megan's Place Donation Fund Jacob Wetterling Resource Center Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Episode 129: The Exoneration of Brian Banks Ask and you shall receive! Our listeners requested an exoneration case and that’s what we brought you today. In 2002, Brian Banks was a talented athlete with dreams of playing professional football when his life changed at just 16 years old. He was accused and convicted of a vicious crime, and only nearly 10 years later was he able to clear his name when the truth came out. We end the episode with some questions from a Q&A poll over on IG! Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 128: Murder for Avril Tickets In March 2008, Robert Bolek had an argument with his mother Linda , but this argument was unlike any they’d had before. Robert had struggled with his mental health for most of his life, and it became increasingly worse in the months leading up to March. An argument over a trivial concert ticket ended in a night he’d never forget. Resources (US Only): Mental health emergency: Dial 988 Help for Mental Illnesses - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (nih.gov) Homepage | NAMI Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Episode 127: Diane Downs (Part 2) In our second and final installment on Diane Downs, we cover the investigation, trial, and the aftermath. A case that started with a frantic night in a Springfield, OR emergency room ended with a single mother of three becoming one of the most hated women in America. To find out how, you’ll have to tune in. Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 126: Diane Downs (Part 1) Diane Downs was the center of a lot of controversy after arriving at an Oregon Hospital with her three children; all of whom, like herself, had gunshot wounds. In part one, we cover that night in 1983, and Diane’s life before that. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 125: The Brighton Ax Murder, the murder of Cathy Krauseneck On the afternoon of February 19, 1982, Jim Krauseneck arrived home from work after 5pm like he always did. When he entered his home, he discovered a brutal scene in which his 29 year old wife Cathy was slain, and their 3 year old daughter stood in a daze. The investigation into Cathy’s murder wouldn’t conclude until 40 years later in 2022, and some believe it has never truly been solved. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Episode 124: The Murder of Lauren Astley In July 2011, Lauren Dunne Astley was a beautiful recent high school graduate, who had committed to college in North Carolina, and wanted to enjoy her summer before going off to school. She had recently broken up with her boyfriend of 3 years, Nate, who hadn’t taken the breakup well. In one night, one life was ended, two futures were ruined, and two families' lives changed forever. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Resources: Healthy Relationships Tomo Fujita Interview Lauren's Senior Solo DV Statistics Sources
Episode 123: The Murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett; Fetal Abduction In December 2004, Bobbie Jo Stinnett was a 23-year-old wife and mother-to-be. She and her husband Zeb were expecting to welcome a beautiful baby girl, but just a month before her due date, Bobbie Jo was murdered, and her unborn baby was stolen from her womb. Conversely, Lisa Montgomery had a tragic upbringing, and adult life. After surgery that would prevent her from getting pregnant again, she strangely wound up cradling a newborn infant the day after Bobbie Jo’s murder. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Episode 122: The Rotenburg Cannibal Armin Meiwes was a German man with a normal job, a mix of friends and acquaintances, and one huge secret: he wanted to eat people. But not just anyone; a willing volunteer, a consenting adult who was as devious and eager as he was. Armin found support in online chat rooms, and ironically, those same chat rooms led to his capture. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Episode 121: The Toolbox Killers (Part 2) In the second and final installment of our series on the Toolbox Killers, we cover the final three (confirmed) murders of Jackie Gilliam, Jacqueline “Leah” Lamp, and Shirley Lynette Ledford. Lastly (thankfully) we cover the capture of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, the court proceedings, and finally, their deaths. (TW/CW: gruesome subject matter, SA, child abuse, violence, murder) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qL9sX_NF_xitcbgK2opisJIWXtSSVLUsxNecz_TzeFM/edit?usp=sharing