Episode 190: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 2) When DNA tests confirmed that not-so-Nicholas was, in fact, not Nicholas at all, they also confirmed his identity- Frederic Bourdin; a 23 year old French conman. Frederic, also known as The Chameleon, was a serial impostor who created more than 500 identities before he made his way to Texas to live as 16 year old Nicholas. With Frederic’s cover blown, the question remained- what happened to Nicholas Barclay? While there is lots of speculation as to possible players in his disappearance, Nicholas’ disappearance remains unsolved to this day. With Any Information, Please Contact the San Antonio PD: 1-210-207-7273, or the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with reference to Nicky's case ID: NCIC# M103375092 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 189: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 1) In 1994, 13 year old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from San Antonio, TX. His mother and older siblings kept up the search, but it yielded nothing. Nicky was a troubled kid and was quickly believed to be a runaway. The family lost hope of finding him alive and hoped to one day find his body and bring him home. Then, 3 years later, Nicholas was found in a phone booth in Spain, appearing traumatized. Was this a miracle, or something more sinister? 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 188: Attack at the Mansion In Hillsboro, California on February 2, 1985, teenagers Laurie McKenna and Jeanine Grinsell were curious about the local, vacant mansion nearby. They had heard from other classmates that they could go for a secret tour; a security guard offered them if you showed up at the front gates. On that Saturday, Laurie and Jeanine went to the Carolands Chateau, and were led inside by the 23 year old security guard David Allen Raley. Once there, the girls were subject to torture that would ultimately turn deadly. Had it not been for their resilience and will to live, we might never have found out what happened to them. (TW: child sa, violence, torture, crimes against children) 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 187: CJ Short: Tactics of Surveillance Welcome to another CJ short! In this episode, we talk about different law enforcement and independent agencies’ tactics and approaches to surveillance. We discuss how they work, who can be surveilled, and the ethical considerations for all included. 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: Frontline PBS Documentary: Global Spyware Scandal: Exposing Pegasus Part 1 & 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Episode 186: The Kidnapping and Disappearance of Angela Hammond Angela Hammond was only 20 years old when she disappeared. Angie and her fiance Rob were excited for the next chapter in their lives; they were having a baby. On the night of April 4, 1991, Angie made a phone call from a payphone in Clinton, MO to Rob while she was less than 10 blocks from his house. Angie described a strange man in the parking lot before Rob heard her scream. Angie hasn’t been seen since. If you or someone you know has any information regarding the disappearance of Angela Hammond, please contact the Clinton, MO police department at 660-885-2679. If you have any information about the disappearance of Cheryl Ann Kenney, please contact the Nevada, MO police department at 417-448-5100. 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
Episode 185: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 3) In the third part of this series, we focus on the conclusion of the trial, and all of the aftermath. With Karen acquitted, we talk about what might be next for her, and what, hopefully, is next for the investigation into John’s death. We talk about the press, the spectacle that has surrounded this case, and commentary from members of Karen’s defense team as well as jurors from the second trial. We theorize what we anticipate, what we will see in the future, and what the public and media’s perspective has been on the acquittal. While we don’t think this is the final part of this series as a whole, it is the final part for now. Stay tuned! 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 184: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 2) In this episode, we focus on the trials. We discuss the investigation further, the evidence presented, and the theories put forth by both the prosecution and defense. We look at many of the players involved the night before and the day that John died, their movements, statements and the evidence that supports, or refutes, those claims. 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 183: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 1) In the first episode of this series, we go over the very basics: John O’Keefe and Karen Read, their backgrounds and early dating. We discuss the general events of the night in question and set the scene to discuss all the players, pieces of evidence, and testimony in part 2. *please excuse our audio mishap, the file is updated now! 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 182: The Murder of Gianni Versace Gianni Versace is a household name in the fashion world; he was an out queer man who built a fashion empire from the ground up. Gianni’s life was cut short when he was gunned down on the front steps of the Miami home he shared with his life partner in 1997. His killer was on a killing spree, and was a gay man himself who seemed to be targeting other gay men. Andrew Cunanan murdered Gianni Versace, the man who embodied all of the things Andrew found most important: looks, fame, reciprocated love, and money. 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 13 14 15 16 17 18
Episode 181: The Unsolved Murder of Judy Smith In April 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband on a work trip to Philadelphia, PA. While he attended meetings, she planned to sight see and they’d join up in the evening. On the second day of their trip, Judy never came back to the hotel room. She was unreachable. Months long searches came up empty until a hunter and his son stumbled upon human remains 600 miles away in North Carolina. While several theories emerged, Judy’s murder is still unsolved. 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 Unsolved Mysteries S12E11