Homicides and Spirit Guides

When she vanished, Diane Drake was walking to work on a stormy afternoon Middletown, RI in March 1980. The next day her nude body would be found on a beach in Newport, RI. Its been almost 43 years, and we still have no answers.  Listen along as we discuss a case from our home state. The Quill -- March 12, 1981Unsolved 1980 murder of college student Diane Drake in Newport, RI : UnresolvedMysteriesUnsolved 1980 murder of college student Diane Drake in Newport, RI : UnresolvedMysteries41 years later: Diane Drake's family continues to seek answers in unsolved Newport murder | WJARDiane Drake murder: Family not giving up hope of finding her killerRemember, It's never too late to investigate!Tiktok - @hsgpodcast- https://www.tiktok.com/@hsgpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcInstagram - @homicidesandspiritguides - https://www.instagram.com/homicidesandspiritguides/?hl=enEmail - homicidesandspiritguides@gmail.com; for case suggestions, please add that to the subject line!https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5c58a5cb-39a2-4bb4-acc2-b1cea53c8726/homicides-and-spirit-guideshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0UafX8dwFIq8cOuOa2d06K?si=969c1b799db849d2https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homicides-and-spirit-guides/id1622141943

In the Spring of 1980, 20-year-old Karina Holmer travels to the United States to become an Au Pair for one of Boston's wealthy families. On the evening of June 21st, she and her friends go out to celebrate Midsommer only for Karina never to return. Listen along to find out what happened to Karina Holmer.Anyone with information is asked to call the Boston Police Department Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Information can also be left anonymously by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 800-494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP' to CRIME (27463)https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/03/30/from-the-archive-body-identified-as-swedish-nanny-karina-holmer/https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-karina-holmer/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/22/metro/who-killed-karina-holmer-twenty-five-years-later-swedish-nannys-grisly-murder-remains-unsolved/https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-murder-of-swedish-au-pair-karina-holmer-e7cfb2f9578f

And we are back! This week we are discussing the case of the Sodder Family. When their house catches fire in the early morning of Christmas, some family members don't get out. Listen along as we discuss what happened to the missing Sodder children.

This week we complete the story of Arpana Jinaga. Arpana was strangulated- The New Indian ExpressA Review of the 2008 Murder Mystery of Indian immigrant, Arpana Jinaga, in Redmond, Washington | by Cathy Coombs | The Mystery Box | MediumArpana Jinaga — UnresolvedSuspect on Apple PodcastsAfter nearly 11 years and two trials, killing of Redmond woman who had been ‘living her dream' remains unsolved | The Seattle Times

Arpana was just a few days shy of turning 24 on Halloween night in 2008. What began as a fun and happy party; would end in a brutal murder. Sources:Arpana was strangulated- The New Indian ExpressA Review of the 2008 Murder Mystery of Indian immigrant, Arpana Jinaga, in Redmond, Washington | by Cathy Coombs | The Mystery Box | MediumArpana Jinaga — UnresolvedSuspect on Apple PodcastsAfter nearly 11 years and two trials, killing of Redmond woman who had been ‘living her dream' remains unsolved | The Seattle Times

On Halloween night in 1977, 19-month-old Nima Louise Carter disappeared from her crib. The house was locked up tight and no sign anyone had ever entered the home. When her body is found just a few weeks later, rumors begin swirling around the town about who may have done this. Listen along as we discuss all the twists and turns in this case.Sources:Halloween mystery of baby found dead in fridge after she vanished from locked home - Mirror OnlineThe Unsolved Murder Of 19-Month-Old Nima Louise Carter (ranker.com)Nima Carter, Unsolved 1977 Murder from Oklahoma. | Justice for Native People (justicefornativewomen.com)Haunted by death Unanswered questions leave father… (oklahoman.com)10 Creepy Unsolved Mysteries That Happened On Halloween - ListverseThe Murder of Nima Louise Carter by Alicia Yanez (prezi.com)

On Saturday July 17, 1982 Sylvia Baker tells her 8 year old son she is taking the trash out and will be right back in. But she never returns. Listen along as we discuss what may have happened to Sylvia.

When what appears to be a small kitchen fire inside the "I can't believe it's Yogurt" shop inside an Austin, TX strip mall is put out, first responders will quickly realize this was no kitchen fire. Listen along as we discuss the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders.

In spring of 1988, women began disappearing from New Bedford, Massachusetts.  On July 3rd, 1988, the first of these women's bodies was found discarded along the side of the highway.  Over the next year, those numbers would quickly rise. Listen along as we discuss the case of the New Bedford Highway Murders.

When an MI6 agent goes missing, what police find will baffle their minds. Listen along as we discuss the case of Gareth Wyn Williams

Welcome back to part 2 of The Hinterkaifeck Murders! Listen along as we complete the crazy tale! 

On April 4, 1922. The residents of the Hinterkaifeck Farm in Bavaria, Germany are all found murdered on the property. Listen along as we discuss who these residents are, and the strange happenings leading up to the finding of their bodies. Then tune in next week as we discuss further the Suspects and our theories on the case. 

Marsha P. Johnson was well known on Christopher St. in NYC and was most known for her activism in the LGBTQ+ community. On  July 6, 1992, her body was found in the Hudson River. Was it Murder, Suicide, or an accident? Listen along as we try to pick up on clues as we discuss Marsha's life, Activism, and Death. 

In September of 1988, Tara Calico went missing while on a bike ride in New Mexico. 

In 1988 Michelle Norris went missing and later was found murdered. Who killed Michelle? 

In this week's episode, we discuss the mysterious disappearance of Dorothy Arnold.

In this episode, we discuss Mary Rogers's mysterious death in 1841. 

Around 2:30am on May 14, 2008 Brandon Swanson suddenly goes silent while on the phone with his parents, he has never been seen or heard from again. Listen along as we discuss this crazy disappearance.

Join us as we discuss the case of Brenda Lacombe, On May 18, 1982, Brenda left her grandmother's home in Lowell Massachusetts after receiving a phone call. 2 weeks later, her body was found almost 30 miles away. The case remains unsolved.

On August 5, 1965 Kentucky's first black female prosecutor is found dead, its been almost 57 years and the case still remains a mystery. Listen along as we discuss the case of Alberta Jones. Alberta Odell Jones - WikipediaAlberta Odell Jones (1930-1965) • (blackpast.org)Jones, Alberta O. · Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (uky.edu)The Unsolved: Alberta Jones – The Morbid Library55 years after her murder, Alberta Odell Jones looks down on protests demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. But we're still waiting on justice for her. | by Sarcastic Sunshine | I Taught the Law | Medium

In this episode, we discuss the Delphi Murders, the case of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. ISP: Delphi Homicide Investigation

In this episode, we discuss the case of Mary Badaracco who went missing from her Sherman, CT home in 1984.Into thin air On Aug. 20, 1984, Mary Badaracco disappeared from her home in Sherman | Republican American Archives (rep-am.com)

On this episode we discuss the mysterious disappearance of 9 year old Asha DegreeDisappearance of Asha Degree - Wikipedia

This time we dive into the case of 17 Year old Rita BouchardA Fiendish Murder: The Rhode Island Cold Case You Never Heard Of | by Jason Carpenter | The Asylum Antiquarian | Medium

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