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79 - Betty Broderick

Betty Broderick’s story has been told for decades—but her recent death brings the case back into sharp focus. In this episode, Carrie and Jami revisit the infamous 1989 murders of Dan Broderick and Linda Kolkena, unpacking the affair, the ugly divorce, the trials, the parole denials, and the question that still lingers: where does heartbreak end and accountability begin?

78 - Gary Farris

When the body of Gary Farris was found in a burn pile on his Georgia property, his wife and son blamed each other for his murder. This episode is filled with family drama, betrayal, and tensions regarding money. So, who had the motive and the opportunity to kill Gary?

77 - Katelyn Kelley & Nicholas Hieptas

In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we revisit two Wisconsin disappearances that still weigh heavily on their communities. Katelyn Kelley vanished from the Menominee Indian Reservation in 2020; her remains were found months later, but her story remains heartbreakingly unfinished. Nicholas Hieptas disappeared from Appleton in 2019 and has never been heard from or seen again. Join us as we explore what’s known, what’s missing, and why both families still deserve answers. Any leads or information regarding the murder of Katelyn Latisha Kelley should be directed to the Menominee Tribal Police Department at (715) 799-5806 or the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children and Adults at 1-800-THE HOPE (1-800-843-4673). Any leads or information regarding the disappearance of Nicholas Jeffrey Hietpas (and Samantha) should be directed to the Appleton Police Department at (920) 832-5564 or the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children and Adults at 1-800-THE HOPE (1-800-843-4673).

76 - Shannon Graves

In July of 2017, a 911 dispatcher received a call from a horrified couple who had just found human remains in a freezer in their basement. The dismembered body was identified as Shannon Graves, who had been missing for 5 months. As investigators searched for the truth about what happened to Shannon, they uncovered a bitter love triangle and an extensive cover up for the crime.

75 - Horizon Middle School

On this episode, we break down the recent events that took place at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead, Minnesota. Two incidents, five months apart, highlight an unfortunate plight - drugs in schools. After several students became seriously ill and impaired from eating the same candy, investigators tracking the source found themselves discovering a very interesting turn of events.

74 - William and Danielle Beyer

In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we examine the heartbreaking 2020 Kaukauna, Wisconsin murders of 5-year-old William "Will" Beyer and 3-year-old Danielle "Dani" Beyer. As investigators pieced together surveillance footage, shifting alibis, and a mounting circumstantial case, a devastating picture emerges of what happened in the hours before the children were found. This episode contains discussion of violence against children and may be difficult for some listeners.

73 - Amana Hatchet Murders

While on a romantic weekend getaway in Iowa, Roger Atkison and his mistress, Rose Burkert, were brutally murdered in their hotel room. Was it a crime of passion or were they murdered by a random stranger? Was the bizarre evidence found in the room even related to the crime? This complicated case will leave you stumped.

72 - Robin Lawrence

In 1994, Robin Lawrence was brutally murdered inside her home while her toddler slept in the next room. The attack seemed personal, but no one close to Robin could be connected to the crime. Leads ran dry and the case went cold for decades. Thanks to advancements in DNA and the hard work of a volunteer genealogist, Robin’s unlikely killer was finally brought to justice.

71 - Kalvin Allison

In May of 2019, the body of Charles Locke was found wrapped in a tarp near a dead-end road in Pensacola, Florida. Items left near the body led investigators right to someone close to the victim. On this episode, we discuss the horrendous use of the "gay panic defense" and the ties to another murder case in Oklahoma.

Texas Campsite Murders

Tom Kamp and his family gathered to enjoy a fun weekend together on his property in rural Texas. When a peaceful camping trip turned into a senseless massacre, investigators didn’t have to go far to find their suspect.

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