Criminal Prints

Everybody knew Bill and Dorothy Wacker. They were a quiet retired couple that lived in the same town for most of their lives. They never caused any problems and simply did their own thing. What started as several break-ins, quickly escalated to physical assault and over a decade of harassment. How does someone harass a couple for over 10 years and not get caught? Despite an extensive investigation, one question remained. Who was responsible for making Bill and Dorothy Wackers life a living nightmare for so long?

On January 15th, 2022 another search team was organized checking an area that was close to Brandon's last known location. During this search, several items of interest were found that quickly put Brandon's investigation back into the spotlight.

Nicole Smith update episode! We originally covered Nicole‘s case in episode 34.

OJ Is now a free man after serving just nine of his 33 year prison sentence. Did the juries reach the correct conclusions? We will review the evidence one more time so you can decide for yourself. There's one additional witness that you probably haven't heard of before. She could have potentially put OJ just blocks away from the crime scene the night of the Murders. Why did Jill Shively not take the stand during the criminal trial?

OJ has been found not guilty in the criminal trial but he wasn't so lucky in the civil trial. At this point you would think he would do everything possible to avoid further trouble. Nope, not OJ. Remember the items he hid from the victims families to avoid being sold? Karma would find a way to get even. Likely the biggest shock of all is a book OJ helped write. It's titled If I did it.

The trial quickly went off course with a horrible decision by the prosecution team. One they tried to recover from but the damage had been done. The Goldman family remained determined to get justice for Ron. The day the verdict was read, Robert Shapiro gave an interview that raised serious questions about tactics used by the defense team.

The trial is going strong and the odds are not in OJ's favor. What appears to be a cut and dry case became much more complicated. Between poor police practices and bold accusations by the defense team many questions arise.

Where did OJ go? The search was on. When the Bronco was located, the chase began. The chase was watched by an incredible 95 million people. Game five of the NBA finals was even cut into to show it. However, it wasn't your typical car chase. When the dust settled, several very questionable items were found inside the Bronco. Once the trial began, Judge Lance Ito made a very controversial decision. It would soon become one of the closest followed criminal cases in the history of the United States. To put it into perspective, 90 million people had watched the Super Bowl that year.

The police had arrived to an absolutely terrifying crime scene. There were bloody foot prints leading away from both bodies. To the left of some of these foot prints were single drops of blood. It appeared the killer had cut himself during the attacks.This was not all, at the crime scene several pieces of evidence were found that could potentially help identify Nicole and Ron's killer.

The day was June 12, 1994. Nicole and the kids spent the morning shopping at Star Toys in Brentwood California. They were excited to attend Sydney's dance recital later that evening. Ron spent the morning going to the gym and playing softball, two things he loved to do. All was well, no one had any idea of the nightmare that would soon take place. A classic case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Nicole Brown was an energetic young woman who was liked by all that knew her. At the age of 18, she would meet a world famous athlete and her life would never be the same. Ronald Goldman can be described as being that friend that everyone wants.He was fun, faithful, and cared deeply for those around him.

Molly Bish's remains have finally been located. It's certainly not the results everybody hope for, however her family and loved ones are now able to lay her to rest. This is when the investigation shifts to multiple suspects and the investigators focus on obtaining a DNA profile.

Molly Bish was 16 years old and just starting her summer vacation. Life was great, she was part of a loving family and had recently gotten a boyfriend and started a new job. On June 27, 2000 she arrived to work just before 10 AM. Nothing appeared to be out of place. As everyone began showing up, Molly was nowhere to be found. As time passed, It became evident there could be a serious problem. Where was Molly Ann Bish?

Jessica Easterly was very kind and always willing to help anyone in need. When several days passed without Jessica contacting her family and friends questions began to arise. When a Facebook message was received by her best friend Maria through Jessica's account the questions quickly multiplied. This was the moment they knew something could be horribly wrong. Where was Jessica Renee Easterly?

Asha was a happy fourth grader, she was seen by all as a well behaved and very intelligent girl. She loved basketball and was the star player and starting point guard for her Fallston Elementary Bulldogs. On the morning of February 14th 2000, Asha was nowhere to be found when her mother went to wake her up. This would be followed by an intense search looking for Asha Jaquilla Degree.

Tara Calico was full of life; she was an energetic 19-year-old with a bright future ahead. On the morning of September 30th 1988, she went on her daily bike ride. This was part of her routine that Tara had done many times before. She told her mother, if I'm not back by 12 come looking for me. The time came and went without any sign of Tara. To this day the question remains, what happened to Tara Leigh Calico?

On May 17th 2001 Alissa Turney was 17 years old and excited to spend that evening celebrating the end of the school year with her friends at a graduation party. But that evening came and went with Alissa nowhere to be found, leaving only a short note declaring she was leaving for California. As the years dragged on the case began to shift from a suspected runaway, to something much more sinister.

On the morning of June 25, 1986 Juan Pedro Martinez Gomez ate breakfast with his parents at the Aragon inn. This was a short stop before hitting the road again. After finishing his cake, Juan and his parents left to complete the schedule delivery of a large tank of sulfuric acid. His father Andres was a truck driver. Little did anyone know within half an hour both parents would be dead from a major accident and Juan would completely vanish.

Bonus episode, our full interview with Sarah Teague. Heather Teague’s mother.

Heather Teague is missing and the police were confident they had their man. After a single gunshot was heard just after 1 AM, confronting Marty was no longer possible. Questions would arise and what appeared to be a clear-cut case would become much more complicated. To this day, the main question remains the same. Where is Heather Danyelle Teague?

Heather Teague was enjoying the sun at the Newburgh beach located in Henderson County Kentucky. What happened next is something that nightmares are made out of.

On June 19th 1984 Dave Bocks began his shift at the Fernald Feed Materials Production Center. It should have been a regular day, with a routine assignment of fixing a meter and valve in the number 8 plant at the facility. Near the end of his shift Dave was seen, for a final time, by a coworker. He would never be seen again. Only a few traces were left behind, including a crusty residue left in one of the plants furnaces.

For Jennifer Kesse, life was going well. She had a loving family and was quickly moving up the ranks at work. Jennifer was in a long term relationship with her boyfriend Rob. In November 2005, she bought her first home. A condo located in Orlando Florida. Little did she know the many questions that would soon surround her condo complex. The biggest question of all, what happened to Jennifer Joyce Kesse? This is part 2 of a 2 part series.

For Jennifer Kesse, life was going well. She had a loving family and was quickly moving up the ranks at work. Jennifer was in a long term relationship with her boyfriend Rob. In November 2005, she bought her first home. A condo located in Orlando Florida. Little did she know the many questions that would soon surround her condo complex. The biggest question of all, what happened to Jennifer Joyce Kesse?

Dorothy Jane Scott was a single mother who was always willing to lend a helping hand. She was a devout Christian and an extremely hard worker. Out of the blue, Dorothy started receiving very strange phone calls. At times he would proclaim his devotion to her, while at others he would threaten to kill her. On May 28th, 1980 Dorothy was helping a coworker in need. Nobody had any idea this would be the last time Dorothy would be seen alive.

Brandon Mason Lawson was a devoted father and an extremely hard worker. His future seemed promising; in just a few days he was starting a new job with better hours. In the early morning hours of August 9th 2013 Brandon’s truck ran out of gas. Despite multiple calls for help, including a very strange 911 call Brandon hasn’t been seen since. The question remains, what happened to Brandon Lawson?

Brandon Mason Lawson was a devoted father and an extremely hard worker. His future seemed promising; in just a few days he was starting a new job with better hours. In the early morning hours of August 9th 2013 Brandon’s truck ran out of gas. Despite multiple calls for help, including a very strange 911 call Brandon hasn’t been seen since. The question remains, what happened to Brandon Lawson?

Alistair Wilson was a devoted family man and liked by all that knew him. Alistair was a hard worker who was determined to get the most out of life. On November 29th 2004 he was prepairing for his nightly routine, reading bedtime stories to his two sons. Just after 7 pm the doorbell rang. Within minuets everyone’s life was turned upside down.

Gordon and Jackie McAllister had recently bought a new motorhome and looked forward to traveling. This is something they both enjoyed. In the early morning hours of June 28, 1991 everything changed. Despite having a prime suspect and years of investigative work, the question remains. Who is the Blind River killer?

On the morning of June 7th of 1995 Nacole Smith was walking to school with her older sister and friends, when she realized she had forgotten a school project at home. Nacole, being a standout student, went back to retrieve it and agreed to catch back up with her sister later. Sadly, Nacole would never make it back home.

June 9th, 1995 was a warm summer day in Arkansas. Colleen and her six-year-old daughter Morgan were excited to spend quality mother / daughter time together at a little league baseball game in the nearby city of Alma Arkansas. Near the end of the game Morgan joined two other children, the three of them went to a nearby field to catch fireflies. Tragically, minutes later, Morgan would disappear.

After the McStay family vanished seemingly into thin air a few theories emerged about their disappearance. The police strongly felt the family had crossed the border into Mexico but the discovery of too shallow graves in the Mojave Desert immediately and permanently change the investigation. One individual quickly caught the attention of investigators and the public. In part because he admitted to being the last person to see Joseph McStay.

Monday, November 11th 2013, a motorcyclist made a grim discovery as he rode through Victorville, California, a city near the Mojave desert. After calling 911 about the discovery, which he described as looking like part of a human skull, investigators found two shallow graves and four victims. This is the backstory of what happened to the McStay family.

The disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa left little in the way of evidence, leading to the emergence of many theories about what happened to Hoffa on July 30th 1975. Some of these theories have garnered massive media attention and captivated the American people for decades, including the Irishman theory covered on part 3 of this podcast series. Although some of these theories are plausible and very highly regarded, perhaps the most interesting theory still lies ahead.ice message: https://anchor.fm/criminalprints/message

The disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa left little in the way of evidence. Eyewitness accounts place Hoffa at the Machas Red Fox Restaurant getting into a maroon Mercury Marques Braughn with 3 other passengers. This led police to a specific car, with a direct connection to a mob boss. Upon searching the vehicle Hoffa’s scent was identified in the back seat and trunk. Years later hair from the backseat was matched to Hoffa using DNA testing. Hoffa’s disappearance has baffled investigators for decades, leaving little for proof. This has led to the emergence of many theories in the disappearance of James Riddle Hoffa.

After receiving an early release from Lewisburg Federal Prison, Jimmy Hoffa was determined to return to union leadership, despite it being forbidden by the conditions of his release as authorized by President Nixon. After Hoffa’s failed attempt to regain support from mob boss Tony Pro he now looked to patch up this very volatile relationship. The two had arranged a “peace meeting”, however Hoffa had grown increasingly concerned that it was a set up. On July 30th 1975 Hoffa was to meet With Tony Pro and Tony Jack at the Machus Red Fox restaurant. This was the day that Jimmy Hoffa was to disappear.

James Riddle Hoffa grew up in a poor family in Brazil, Indiana. His father John died when he was just 7 years old. Hoffa dropped out of school at the age of 14 and began working manual labor jobs to help support his family. At 16 he started working at Kroger’s warehouse where he staged a labor strike. This caught the eye of the teamsters union. He would become President and help the union become the most powerful union in the United States. In order to move up the ranks in the Union, Hoffa became connected with the Mafia. These mob connections would ultimately backfire on Hoffa. After serving 4, almost 5 years in Prison, Hoffa was determined to regain his power. However, the mob had different plans for James Riddle Hoffa.

In the small town of Little Falls Minnesota two intruders break into a home, as they had done multiple times before, looking to steal valuables and prescription drugs. Unlike the previous break ins however, the home owner was expecting them. As he sat hidden in dark of the basement, they headed down the stairs, one by one. They would soon be in for a shocking surprise.

The Jamison Family disappeared as they searched for land  to purchase in the rural Oklahoma mountains. The case is very unusual and included many valid, and interesting theories.

The Jamison Family disappeared as they searched for land  to purchase in the rural Oklahoma mountains. The case is very unusual and included many valid, and interesting theories. 

Brian Randall Shaffer was having a fun night out with friends, when he vanished during last call of the Ugly Tuna Salloona. He was clearly seen on CCTV entering the bar, but never leaving.

Brian Randall Shaffer was having a fun night out with friends, when he vanished during last call of the Ugly Tuna Salloona. He was clearly seen on CCTV entering the bar, but never leaving.

Dale Kerstetter, a 50 year old man who vanished from work in a glass plant in Pennsylvania. Dale is described as a friendly and generous man who was easy to get along with. With less than a year to retirement, what could cause him to vanish into thin air? 

On September 14th 2007, Andrew Gosden, a highly intelligent young man with a perfect school attendance record, skipped school and boarded a train for London. Despite many credible sightings and years of searching, Andrew remains missing.

On September 14th 2007, Andrew Gosden, a highly intelligent young man with a perfect school attendance record, skipped school and boarded a train for London. Despite many credible sightings and years of searching, Andrew remains missing.

Jodi Huisentruit was a news anchor, and late for her shift. But before getting to work she would be abducted, and never heard from again. 

After dropping her mother off at the Metropolitan airport on May 24, 1990, Paige was abducted from the westbound shoulder of I-96. 

After celebrating graduating from Kickapoo High School Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall returned to Suzie's mother's home in Springfield Missouri. When friends and family check on them the next morning, both them and Suzie's mother Sherrill Levitt had vanished. 

 Emanuela Orlandi, a Vatican resident, vanished on June 22nd 1983. A wave of conspiracy theories and groups claiming responsibility soon followed.  

Emanuela Orlandi, a Vatican resident, vanished on June 22nd 1983. A wave of conspiracy theories and groups claiming responsibility soon followed. 

After having car problems on the way back to college for her senior year, Tammy Zywicki went missing, and was later found dead. No arrest has ever been made, but hope remains that the case will be solved.