The Culprit Chronicles is a true-crime podcast based out of Spokane, WA, and is brought to you by hosts Kristina and Alyssa. At TCC, we are life-long learners. Our goal is to learn something new about the true-crime world in each episode as we move throug
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On today's episode we take it to the next level with a local case out of Spokane, Wa. 60 years in the making.Key Points in Episode:The life, and family of Candy RogersHer disappearanceGenetic Genealogy & how it aids investigationsSources:https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/family-members-react-spokane-candy-rogers-cold-case-solved/293-4f8f9b7f-7d96-4346-b5f2-b075f641564ehttps://www.newspapers.com/image/568487697/?terms=Candice%20Rogers&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/568480905/?terms=Candy%20Rogers&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/568484276/?terms=Candy%20Rogers&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/565648358/https://www.girlscouts.org/en/discover/about-us/history.htmlhttps://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/spokane-candy-rogers-cold-case-murder-solved/293-92bb56fc-5c9e-4210-8709-7ab3e9e37c02https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/jan/02/with-candy-rogers-killer-finally-identified-the-9-/https://campfireinc.org/https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1959?amount=3000https://my.spokanecity.org/police/news/2021/11/19/candy-rogers-cold-case-murder-solved/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/20/candy-rogers-spokane-cold-case-solved/8698622002/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/jan/02/with-candy-rogers-killer-finally-identified-the-9-/https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/genealogyCredits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: MQUENMNL3JA2XGWYSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
In today's episode we discuss the case of missing wife and mother Claudia Moreno. We discuss the very real gap in lack of coverage for cases regarding people of color and attempt to shed light on this all too common issue.Key Points:The life and death of Claudia MorenoIssues revolving around lack of media coverageThe arrest and beginning stages of charging the culpritWe also briefly discuss some recent updates on a few well-known true crime cases.Susan Powells CaseDevelopments in LISK- Brian LaundrieSources:https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/tempe-mom-vanishes-before-thanksgiving-family-reports-her-missing/75-03707aaa-a5d9-420b-8f38-dfa73d53e279https://people.com/crime/following-fatal-argument-man-hid-wifes-body-in-storage-unit-then-dumped-it-in-ariz-desert-police/https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/eugene-zamora-charged-in-murder-of-wife-claudia-morenoCredits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: PHB8S5JZB4R3NTFDSupport the show
On today's episode we discuss the mystery behind the disappearance of Kara Nichols from Colorado Springs, CO. Key Points:Kara's early years leading into her struggle with mental health & substance abuse. The extensive investigation of her disappearance by multiple law enforcement agencies, and the importance of these branches working together.Update: Arrest Sources:https://www.thedailybeast.com/kara-nichols-remains-discovered-10-years-after-disappearance-joel-hollendorfer-arrestedhttps://disappearedblog.com/kara-nichols/https://lawandcrime.com/crime/dad-of-two-charged-with-murder-after-police-discover-remains-of-aspiring-teen-model-10-years-after-she-disappeared/Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: ITZKPN7TKMFUTUWISupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
In this episode we have the opportunity to interview Alyssa's Aunt Cindi about her real life experiences with true crime. Key Points in This Episode:-The attacks of Kevin Coe also known as the “South Hill Rapist”.-Spokane and the culture around the time of the attacks-Ted Bundy and one of his attacks in Seattle, Washington. Sources:https://www.historylink.org/File/9484https://www.amazon.com/Sins-Mother-Elizabeth-Montgomery/dp/B07KDTLH69/ref=nodl_https://lmtribune.com/northwest/ruth-coe-mother-of-notorious-rapist-dies/article_e094cdcf-c54c-5a2e-b45a-817d20dd272b.htmlhttps://lmtribune.com/northwest/spokane-editor-gordon-coe-dies-at-82/article_2b44da1a-5a0c-5000-b4f9-fe31071c6af8.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/03/dangerous-sex-offenders-mcneil-island-commitment-centerhttps://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20060831&slug=coetimeline31mhttps://spokaneplanner.com/spokanes-best-neighborhoods/high-drive-neighborhood/Son: A psychopath and his victims - Jack OlsenCredits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: 0PYQ0EPHAGYFI8TUSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
Today's episode explores the mysterious disappearance of Kyle Fleishmann, and how sometimes a person can go missing seemingly out of thin air. Key Points In this Episode:History of Kyle FleishmannThe timeline of events leading up to his disappearanceHow a community can come together to find a missing personSources:https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/parents-of-missing-man-convinced-hes-buried-under-noda-apt-complex/275-51779788-5c09-44ef-95a0-747f25ca8ae3https://soapboxie.com/government/Missing-Kyle-Fleischmannhttps://m.facebook.com/groups/6326026817/https://charleyproject.org/case/kyle-fleischmannCredits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: Q6PPGMIVIF3XZH3MSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
In today's bonus episode, co-host Alyssa goes through three of her favorite (and hilarious) life stories. Give it a listen if you need a good laugh.Key Points: Alyssa goes tubingAlyssa goes to a partyAlyssa goes to high school choir About After Credits Episodes: After Credits will tackle fun topics, silly stories, and at times will be an extension of recent podcast episodes. For anyone who loves true crime, but also needs something lighter alongside the unsolved then The Culprit Chronicles: After Credits minisodes are for you. Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: B2UQAAXXQH2W3V2OSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
The Becca BillToday on The culprit chronicles we are discussing the story, and the girl behind Washington's Becca Bill which passed in 1995. Key Points:Rebecca Hedman's childhoodRebecca's Parents John Medlock's confession & TrialThe effects for teens now from the Becca BillSources:https://www.spokanecounty.org/2700/BECCA-Billhttps://snohomishcountywa.gov/932/At-Risk-Youth-CHINShttps://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/issues/youth-law-education/at-risk-childrenhttps://www.homelessyouth.org/en/us/washington/options-for-safety-and-stability/?topic=a8077273aafd47b7be3adde21757fc25&scroll=1681https://snohomishcountywa.gov/3696/Truancyhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/jul/20/medlock-gets-26-year-term-in-girls-death-rebecca/https://caselaw.findlaw.com/wa-court-of-appeals/1135490.htmlhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/may/13/trial-opens-in-murder-of-13-year-old-runaway/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/oct/15/convicted-killers-trip-to-canada-derailed/https://steemit.com/familyprotection/@thethreehugs/my-life-as-a-juvenile-detention-officer-becca-bill-rebecca-hedman-s-storyhttps://digitalcommons.law.seattleu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1492&context=sulrhttps://strugglingteens.com/archives/1997/10/visit02.htmlhttps://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/ko310z/picture27129916/alternates/FREE_768/becca%20bill%20A1%20detail (Picture)https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article27129946.htmlhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/oct/15/convicted-killers-trip-to-canada-derailed/?amp-content=amphttps://www.wacita.org/benchbook/chapter-24-family-reconciliation-act-fra/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/may/09/lawyers-fight-to-squelch-confession-man/Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: UTF3UWGYECKUUHIGSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
This week we will be discussing the life of a bright, and promising young woman from North Carolina who tragically lost her life in 2012. Faith Hedgepeth lived a very full life and touched all those around her. This two-part episode touches on themes of domestic violence, assault, and murder. If you are not in a place to hear a story such as this we suggest you take care of yourself. We will catch you next time on TCC.Key Points in Part One:Faith's life before attending college at UNCPersonal relationships leading into UniversityTime of event on the night of Faith's deathA reading re-enactment of the 911 callKey Points in Part Two:Discussion of 911 call Living situation with RosarioPotential SuspectsCase Updates: DNASources used in compiling info for this episode:WRAL's FULL reporting from 2012-2021:https://www.wral.com/news/local/story/11519485/Redacted Case Files from Chapel Hill Policehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1283962-hedgepeth-case-fileshttps://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/911 Call Script through Statement Analysishttp://statement-analysis.blogspot.com/2015/12/911-call-faith-hedgepeth-murder-2012.htmlVoicemailhttps://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/05/faith-hedgepeth-voicemail-transcript-recording/Handwritten note:https://www.the-sun.com/news/3677238/the-note-discovered-at-faith-hedgepeths-murder-scenehttp://themurdersquad.com/episodes/who-killed-faith-hedgepeth/https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article250170935.htmlhttps://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/faith-hedgepethWatchCredits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: 7GNCSXPLZVQFSPPOSupport the show
On this bonus companion episode, we completed an AUA “ask us anything” to give our new listeners a look into your hosts Alyssa, and Kristina. Questions were submitted through social media, and from friends. This is Part one of two in our After Credits mini series that plays alongside our regularly scheduled true-crime series. After Credits will tackle fun topics, silly stories, and at times will be an extension of recent podcast episodes. For anyone who loves true crime, but also needs something lighter alongside the unsolved then The Culprit Chronicles: After Credits minisodes are for you. Key Points:How did Alyssa & Kristina meet?Greatest accomplishments?What sets TCC apart from other True Crime podcastsAND MOREMentioned in this episodeThe Culprit Chronicles ICredits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: IKAX5J0HOFSCP0NSSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
This week we will be discussing the life of a bright, and promising young woman from North Carolina who tragically lost her life in 2012. Faith Hedgepeth lived a very full life and touched all those around her. This two-part episode touches on themes of domestic violence, assault, and murder. If you are not in a place to hear a story such as this we suggest you take care of yourself. We will catch you next time on TCC.Key Points in Part One:Faith's life before attending college at UNCPersonal relationships leading into UniversityTime of event on the night of Faith's deathA reading re-enactment of the 911 callKey Points in Part Two:Discussion of 911 call Living situation with RosarioPotential SuspectsCase Updates: DNASources used in compiling info for this episode:WRAL's FULL reporting from 2012-2021:https://www.wral.com/news/local/story/11519485/Redacted Case Files from Chapel Hill Policehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1283962-hedgepeth-case-fileshttps://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/911 Call Script through Statement Analysishttp://statement-analysis.blogspot.com/2015/12/911-call-faith-hedgepeth-murder-2012.htmlVoicemailhttps://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/05/faith-hedgepeth-voicemail-transcript-recording/Handwritten note:https://www.the-sun.com/news/3677238/the-note-discovered-at-faith-hedgepeths-murder-scenehttp://themurdersquad.com/episodes/who-killed-faith-hedgepeth/https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article250170935.htmlhttps://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/faith-hedgepethWatchCredits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: LPQ2DZESTZUFS3W0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
This week on The Culprit Chronicles we will be focusing on a story of not only survival but pure unadulterated bravery. At a mere 18yrs old Carol Daronch fought off none other than Ted Bundy himself, and lived to tell her tale. Key points in this episode include:A look into the climate that existed for young women during Bundy's reign of terror.Carol Daronch's abductionWilbur & Mary WalchA Brief incite into the kidnapping of Debbie KentMentioned in this episode:Ann Rule The Stranger Beside Me https://www.murrayjournal.com/2019/03/05/190268/recent-spate-of-movies-recall-brave-murray-woman-who-fought-off-ted-bundyNetflix Show Conversations with a killer: The Ted Bundy TapesSeason 1, Episode 2: “One of us”18:13https://www.morbidtourism.com/locations/id/60e8a3f85e91bb00175347aehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion_Placehttps://www.google.com/maps/dir/Fashion+Place,+6191+S+State+St,+Murray,+UT+84107/McMillan+Elementary+School,+315+E+5900+S,+Murray,+UT+84107/@40.6395359,-111.8856522,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x875289bef87fcb6b:0x9e865a4dadee3648!2m2!1d-111.8856162!2d40.6359735!1m5!1m1!1s0x87528994a1a976ff:0x3cdda92fcdfdbd6d!2m2!1d-111.8820466!2d40.642787https://hiimted.blog/trial-transcript-mary-and-wilbur-walsh-1976/https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/murray-ut-population RH positive or negative factorshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uqQqAAAAIBAJ&pg=5192%2C9704https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.biography.com/.amp/news/ted-bundy-timeline-murdersCredits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: SRUGC1PPVMEGWGUISupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
This week, we'll be talking about the infamous Tube Sock Murders on The Culprit Chronicles. Kristina, and Alyssa will be breaking down the similarities in each case, and discussing the big question of whether these cases are connected or merely coincidence.-----Key points mentioned in this episode:●The case of Ruth Cooper, and Stephen Harkins●The case of Edward, and Kimberly Levine ●The case of Mike Riemer, and Diana RobertsonLinks mentioned in this episode:https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=860&dat=19850828&id=cJhUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-o4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3723,6954905&hl=enhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19860220&id=MM4zAAAAIBAJ&pg=6760,3149541&hl=enhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19851217&id=-ttVAAAAIBAJ&pg=6482,4370426&hl=enhttps://www.theolympian.com/news/local/crime/article25296325.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral,_Washington_murders https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Stephen_Harkins_and_Ruth_Cooperhttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/hgf4t4/dna_could_soon_provide_some_answers_in_wa_states/Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fresh-airLicense code: MCWEB0TJV8BHZLODSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)
The Culprit Chronicles is a new true-crime podcast launching in January 2022. Listen here to get to know your hosts, Kristina and Alyssa!Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fresh-airLicense code: MCWEB0TJV8BHZLODSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theculpritchronicles)