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In today's update episode, we will share with you new details concerning how Law Enforcement came to look at Bernard Glueck as a suspect in the attempted kidnapping of June 19th.  We will also share with you how in the course of reporting on this case, we have now begun receiving threats of murder from an elected Scott County Public Official. Witness intimidation, victim shaming, threats of murder from elected officials, join us today as we discuss all the new twists and turns of this case. On Sunday, June 19 at around 10:51 p.m., police say they received a report of an attempted kidnapping in the 1200 block of South Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. According to Cape Girardeau police, the suspect was described as being around 50-60 years old, between 5-feet, 6-inches and 5-feet, 10-inches tall with an average build and large stomach. He was clean shaven and had gray hair that partially covered his ears. They said the suspect was driving a newer model, dark blue, single cab truck that may have had yellow lights on top of the cab. The victim, a 19-year-old female, was helping a hurt animal in the road when the suspect reportedly approached her, hit her in the face and then tried to pull her into his vehicle. Police say the victim was able to fight off the suspect and shout for help, which made the suspect flee the scene. Support the show

In this follow up episode, we bring you all the new details that we have learned concerning the attempted kidnapping on June 19th, 2022. On Sunday, June 19 at around 10:51 p.m., police say they received a report of an attempted kidnapping in the 1200 block of South Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. According to Cape Girardeau police, the suspect was described as being around 50-60 years old, between 5-feet, 6-inches and 5-feet, 10-inches tall with an average build and large stomach. He was clean shaven and had gray hair that partially covered his ears. They said the suspect was driving a newer model, dark blue, single cab truck that may have had yellow lights on top of the cab. The victim, a 19-year-old female, was helping a hurt animal in the road when the suspect reportedly approached her, hit her in the face and then tried to pull her into his vehicle. Police say the victim was able to fight off the suspect and shout for help, which made the suspect flee the scene. Support the show

 On Sunday, June 19 at around 10:51 p.m., police say they received a report of an attempted kidnapping in the 1200 block of South Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. According to Cape Girardeau police, the suspect was described as being around 50-60 years old, between 5-feet, 6-inches and 5-feet, 10-inches tall with an average build and large stomach. He was clean shaven and had gray hair that partially covered his ears. They said the suspect was driving a newer model, dark blue, single cab truck that may have had yellow lights on top of the cab. The victim, a 19-year-old female, was helping a hurt animal in the road when the suspect reportedly approached her, hit her in the face and then tried to pull her into his vehicle. Police say the victim was able to fight off the suspect and shout for help, which made the suspect flee the scene. In this episode, we release to you the name of the suspect that police have identified, how the suspect ended his own life, and all the information that we have gathered for you so far surrounding this attempted kidnapping. Was this a one off event attempted by a local older man, or is there a history of these sort of violent tendencies in this persons life? Are there other victims out there with similar stories about this man? Join us today as we discuss these questions. Support the show

On January 13th, 1996, Amber Hagerman and her younger brother are riding their bikes together in the parking lot of an abandoned Winn-Dixie. He decides to head home, leaving young Amber to ride by herself. Minutes later, a man in a pick up truck pulls into the empty parking lot and grabs Amber kicking and screaming into the truck. The only witness, an elderly man whose back yard was connected to the parking lot, immediately called police. A massive search begins, but sadly, four days later Amber's body is found in a local creek. The suspect, a white or Hispanic male has never been located. The national Amber Alert system was instituted after this horrific murder. Will advances in DNA testing technology finally give a face to this unknown murder suspect? Join us today as we discuss this tragic case.Support the show

On the early morning of April 9th, 2001 an explosion rocks a suburban neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona. Investigators find the home of the Fisher family engulfed in flames. Inside, they find the bodies of Mary Fisher (38), Brittany (12), and Bobby (10), deceased in the rubble. Noticeably missing is the body of Husband/father Robert Fisher. What is initially believed to be a terrible accident turns quickly into a murder investigation when it is discovered that all three deceased members of the family were killed before the fire that destroyed their home. What comes next is a manhunt that lasts more than two decades, spans multiple countries, and to this day has very few definitive answers. Is Robert Fisher still alive today? Did he kill himself in the days and weeks after the murder of his entire family? Will we ever know the full story of the murderer of the Fisher Family? Join us today as we discuss this intriguing case. Support the show

On July 15, 1976 the unthinkable happens. In the small town of Cowchilla California, a school bus loaded with 26 students and one bus driver simply disappears. With little clues and the parents of the community in a panic, members of local and the federal government quickly launch the largest search in California state history. Authorities are shocked when the next day the students and bus driver suddenly reappear with a wild story of being buried alive by three kidnappers. The questions mount fast. Who are these kidnappers? Where are they now? And why would three men kidnap a bus full of kids in the first place? The answers to these questions come more quickly than anyone could imagine, and tell a tale of greed, desperation, and sheer determination. All three kidnappers are sentenced to life in prison for their part in this crime. As of 2022 though, two of the men have been paroled early, and now the last man has finally been granted a release from prison. Did the parole board make the right decision? Is it justice that these men are now and will be soon free and walking among us once again? Join us today as we discuss this very controversial decision.Support the show

On August 24th, 2019, Madison "Madi" Robinson is enjoying a day of food and fun with her family at the their home in the 900 block of Jefferson St in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. An altercation earlier in the afternoon with a girl from the neighborhood had gotten tense, so everyone had made their way inside the house at the request of Yameka Robinson, the mother of Madi. Yameka ordered a pizza and went to take a shower while Madi and several others were talking and waiting on the front porch for the pizza to arrive. At this time a vehicle drives by the Robinson home firing several shots in the direction of the house. Madi is wounded in the neck, and does not survive the shooting. Within hours, local law enforcement identify and arrest the shooter, a man named Isaiah Lane. The families hope of receiving justice for their murdered Madi would be short lived however. Inexplicably, a few short months later in November of that same year, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Angel Woodruff makes the decision to drop all charges against Mr. Lane, citing lack of witness cooperation as the main factor in her decision. Witness tampering, lack of motivation to prosecute, and missteps made by law enforcement leave the investigation into the murder of Madison Robinson in shambles. Will her family ever receive justice? Will the citizens of Cape Girardeau ever get justice for Madi?Support the show

Join us today as we speak with the crew behind the docuseries, The Local Whisper. Starting with the Deborah Manning case, this team attempts to bring attention to cases that may be less known, or not covered often in the traditional media platforms. With some of the highest production and investigative standards we've ever worked with on this show, this is one group of folks that you are GOING to want to hear about and keep an eye out for. Help us spread the word about the Local Whisper and give this episode a like and a share. Support the show

On June 6th, 1992 Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall graduate high school in Springfield, Missouri. After attending several graduation parties that evening, the girls head back to Suzie's mom's house, Sherrill Levitt, to spend the night. When friends come looking for Suzie and Stacy the next morning however, all three of the girls are nowhere to be found. Their cars were parked outside. Their purses lined up in a row inside the house. Money and cigarettes still in the purses. Clothes folded up neatly in the bedrooms as if the girls had gotten undressed and climbed into bed. But the girls were simply not there.  Now, it's been almost thirty years, and we still don't know what happened to the missing Springfield Three. Or do we?Support the show

Join us today as we interview Anthony Accardi. Anthony is the founder of the organization Trucks 4 Kidz, whose focus is on giving toys to children at Christmas and assisting in the search for lost and missing children. Anthony gives us some background on how the group got started, and how it is that they are able to assist in searching for lost kids. To date, Trucks 4 Kidz has been involved in the successful return home of over 80 lost or missing children. These guys are amazing, and when you are done listening to our episode, please go to their Facebook and give them a like and a share. Let's help get the word out for this awesome group of people!Support the show

This is our end of year/beginning of the year, recap/update episode. Join us as we go over each of the cases we have investigated in our first year, giving updates and new information as we can. Support the show

Join us today as we travel to Butler County, Missouri to attend a vigil for family members and friends of loved one's who have been lost, and being represented by Families United for Justice in Butler County. Seeking justice is their only goal, and these families will never stop. Support the show

On November 16th, 2015, Peggy McGuire simply vanishes off the face of the earth. From the very beginning, this is not a case of many different avenues to follow. This is not a case where there are no suspects. It just happens that there is really only one suspect. One man who makes himself look all the more guilty. One man with a history of domestic violence against Peggy.  But here's the thing, sometimes in this country, who you know really is all that matters. Sometimes, having the right last name can certainly determine your destiny. Sometimes, the one's that you trust to secure you justice, are the very one's preventing it from being found. And sometimes… In McIntosh county Oklahoma, being named a McIntosh can help you get away with almost anything…Maybe even murder. This is the story of missing mother Peggy McGuire. Support the show

A young girl found dead in her car on an exit ramp near Benton, Missouri. A primary murder suspect who happens to have an identical twin. A man charged and convicted with a murder, only to be proclaimed completely innocent after spending sixteen years in prison. A sheriff who misled the public to help convict an innocent man. One man, who couldn't let it all go, and decided to do whatever it took to expose the truth. Join us today as we welcome guest Bob Miller to our show, the host of a new podcast, “The Lawless Files,” covering the unsolved murder of Angela Michelle Lawless. Bob goes over details of the case, and tells us everything we need to know to get ready to listen to his new show. If you thought you knew this story, you don't know the half of it. Support the show

On Saturday, March 28th, 1998 mother Sherri and Daughter Megan are brutally murdered in their home. With little to go on and no suspects, the case sets cold for decades. But with the determination of law enforcement, and advancements in DNA testing technology, a name finally emerges. One name. One man, responsible for multiple truly awful crimes.  Who is the man that killed Sherri and Megan Scherer?Support the show

In February of 2005, Amanda Kay Jones found out that she was pregnant with her second child. She told the father, Bryan Westfall, and he offered to pay for an abortion and said that if she kept the baby, he wanted nothing to do with it. Amanda chose to keep her baby, who she decided to name Hayden Lucas. Flash forward to August 14th, Amanda is due in a matter of weeks, and surprisingly Brian contacts Amanda saying he'd like to meet to talk about the baby. She meets Bryan at the Hillsboro Civic Center for lunch, and is never seen or heard from again. Since August 14th, 2005, people have been asking two questions, “Where is Amanda and Hayden, and why is a certain someone still walking free?” Will we ever get answers to either? Support the show

On the evening of November 17th, 1987 The entire Dardeen family is murdered in what can only be described as one of the most horrific crimes ever committed. From satanic cults, to a serial killers confession, the case takes every turn a case can. In the end, do we still not know who killed the Dardeen family? Support the show

In early July, Gabby Petito and her fiance Brian Laundrie embark on a months long, cross country trip in their retrofitted White Ford Cargo van with the goal of documenting the entire trip on social media. What then ends up unfolding right before our very eyes captivates a nation, and becomes  one of the most bizarre cases in recent memory. What exactly happened to Gabby Petito?Support the show

On April 17th 1979, Cheryl Anne Scherer is working the 6-2 shift at her local gas station job. She balanced her checkbook the night before. She had just paid her car insurance and she had just called her mom minutes earlier to talk about plans for dinner that night. Somehow, between 11:40 and 11:50 am, Cheryl simply vanished. The family, and Law Enforcement have spent every day asking the same question, where is Cheryl?Support the show

On April 10th, 2019 Betty Alexander disappeared from her apartment where she lived alone. With her age and having early symptoms of dementia, this case early on is treated as a case of a senior citizen who walked off and got lost. But then came the missing pain medication. Betty's apartment being cleaned out swiftly under cover of darkness and the locks changed. Certain people acting as if there are things being hidden. Secrets being kept. Is this just another case of a lost elderly citizen, or is there a darker story to tell here? What happened to Betty Alexander?Support the show

Somehow, someway, on November 23rd, 1983 Linda Jean Crites simply vanished from  the home she was sharing with her soon to be ex husband, Lou Crites. Over the years, theories and suspects have come and gone. But there is only one name that has never been cleared from the list. One name who could never be eliminated as a suspect. This is the story of the disappearance of Linda Jean CritesSupport the show

Hey Crime Talkers!! We wanted to bring you something just a little different and extra just because you are awesome! Enjoy your Friday the 13th everyone and stay spooky!!!!Support the show

On June 13th, 1965, toddler Elizabeth Ann Gill was seen playing in her yard with her older siblings. It was a normal Sunday. Moments later, Beth had simply vanished. This is the story of one families journey of never giving up searching for an answer to the question, “Where is Beth Gill?”Support the show

On July 2 , 1954, Bonnie Huffman leaves Her home outside Delta Missouri to see a picture show with friends in Cape Girardeau. Seeking a fun night with friends, sadly, Bonnie never makes it home. Between anonymous letters from Florida, a deathbed confession from Texas, and a son who suspects his father; sixty eight years of suspects and rumors surround this case. Please help us in never forgetting Bonnie Loretta HuffmanSupport the show

In our first episode, we cover the unsolved murder of Deborah Manning. On July 4th, 1983, Deborah Manning walked away from a July 4th celebration on foot, and was never seen alive by her family again. Join JD and Danielle as they tell Deborah's story, and go over the theories of what might have happened that night. Support the show