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Generally Speaking...About Crime

Generally Speaking...About Crime

by Wood Library

Season 3

He Walked Her Home. She Was Never Seen Again. | The Murder of Kristin Smart

In May 1996, 19-year-old Cal Poly student Kristin Smart vanished after a college party in San Luis Obispo, California. She was never seen again. One name kept coming up: Paul Flores — the last person known to walk her home that night.

Aaron Hernandez: NFL star. Convicted murderer. How did it happen?

From Bristol Central High School standout to New England Patriots tight end — Aaron Hernandez had it all. A BCS Championship at Florida, a $40M contract, and a Super Bowl appearance. Then in June 2013, he was arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd and charged with first-degree murder. What went wrong? Sources mentioned: • All-American Murder by James Patterson • Gladiator podcast — The Boston Globe • American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez — Hulu • Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez — Netflix #AaronHernandez #TrueCrime #NFL #NewEnglandPatriots #CTE #TrueCrimePodcast #WoodLibrary #Podcast

Don't Talk to Strangers: The Murder of Jay Cook & Tanya Van Cuylenborg

In 1987, Jay Cook (21) and Tanya Van Cuylenborg (18) took a simple overnight ferry trip from Victoria, BC to Seattle. They never came home. Their killer met them on the Bremerton ferry — and it took 30 years and a hobbyist's DNA kit to finally catch him

The Martha Moxley Case-Murder in Greenwich

On October 30, 1975, 15-year-old Martha Moxley was found murdered under a pine tree on her family's property in Greenwich, CT. A shattered golf club was the weapon — and it belonged to the neighbors. #TrueCrime #MarthaMoxley #UnsolvedMystery #ColdCase #Greenwich

Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee

In January 1971, two teenagers hitchhiking along Interstate 75 in central Florida spotted a body floating in Lake Panasoffkee — a remote, swampy waterway 50 miles northwest of Orlando. The victim was a young woman, badly decomposed, with a man's size 36 belt wrapped around her throat. She carried no identification. No one reported her missing. She would be known for the next five decades simply as Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee. In this episode, Carrie walks through the full arc of one of Sumter County, Florida's most haunting cold cases:

The Ellen Greenberg Case Suicide or Murder

In January 2011, 27-year-old first-grade teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds — including 10 to the back of her neck and a knife plunged four inches into her chest. Despite this, her death was ruled a suicide. In this episode, we break down the full timeline of the case: from the 911 call and the crime scene inconsistencies, to the medical examiner's controversial ruling change, the doorman's contradictory statement, and the Greenberg family's ongoing fight for justice through a civil lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains detailed discussions of murder, stabbing, domestic violence, suicide, and graphic crime scene descriptions. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Resources mentioned: Bloody Knife by Nancy Grace Death in Apartment 603 — ABC News Studios (streaming on Hulu) True Crime Garage podcast (Parts 1 & 2) Gavin Fish YouTube channel CrimeTimelines.com

The Kaitlyn Arquette Case: A 1989 Mystery

Join us at Wood Library as we explore the tragic murder of 18-year-old Kaitlyn Arquette, daughter of bestselling YA author Lois Duncan ("I Know What You Did Last Summer"). On July 16, 1989, recent high school graduate Kaitlyn was shot twice while driving home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For over 30 years, her family fought for answers while police dismissed it as a random crime. Lois Duncan believed her daughter's death was connected to an insurance fraud scheme, devoting decades to investigating the case and advocating for victims' rights. The truth proved even more shocking: in 2021, Paul Apodaca—a man who had been standing at the crime scene the night of the murder—finally confessed. He was the killer all along, and police had his name from day one but never followed up. This episode examines the original 1993 Unsolved Mysteries feature, the insurance fraud theory, overlooked forensic evidence, and the devastating impact on a mother who spent 30 years searching for justice she would never see. truecrime #unsolvedmysteries #coldcase #kaitlynarquette #loisduncan #1989 #albuquerque #coldcasesolved #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #justice #robertstack #serialkiller #paulapodaca

Disappearance of Madeline McCann

Join Jenny and Carrie from Wood Library as they dive deep into one of the most haunting missing persons cases of the 21st century: the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann. This case remains one of the most expensive investigations in British history, with new developments as recent as June 2025. TrueCrime #MadeleineMcCann #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrimePodcast #Investigation #Portugal #MissingChild #ColdCase #ChristianBruckner

Death by Beef Wellington: The Australian Poisoning Case

In July 2023, a seemingly innocent family lunch in rural Victoria, Australia turned into one of the country's most shocking criminal cases in decades. When Erin Patterson invited her former in-laws over for homemade beef Wellington, no one could have predicted the horrific tragedy that would unfold. Within hours of the meal, all four guests were hospitalized with severe poisoning from death cap mushrooms - one of the world's most toxic fungi. Don Patterson, Gail Patterson, and Heather Wilkinson would not survive. Only Ian Wilkinson lived to tell the tale. Join hosts Jenny Goodo (Executive Director, Wood Library) and Carrie Magnan (Circulation Supervisor & Notary) as they dive deep into this gripping true crime case that captivated Australia and made international headlines. Mushroom Case Daily Podcast (daily trial coverage) Australian news outlets and court documents Victim impact statements and testimony ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses poisoning, death, and medical trauma.

Season 2

Unsolved Mysteries: True Crime Recap

Join hosts Jenny Goodmote and Carrie Magnan as they dive into three gripping true crime cases featured on the classic TV show "Unsolved Mysteries." From notorious fugitives and secret rooms to decades-old cold cases finally solved, this episode explores the twists, turns, and real-life consequences behind some of the most compelling unsolved mysteries in American history.

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