The Murder Project

Send us a textIn this episode of The Murder Project, we dive into the shocking case of Matthew Livelsberger, the man who made headlines for detonating a Tesla Cybertruck in front of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. We explore Matthew's background, including his military service, and discuss the puzzling inconsistencies surrounding the events leading up to the explosion.Was this act a calculated statement, or did it spiral out of control? We also examine the discrepancies in media coverage and official reports that followed the incident. Join us as we piece together the story behind this bizarre and controversial case. Also, a big salute to The Murder Projects very own, Mike Smith, for his service to this country in the United States Army!!Sources include:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Special_Forces_selection_and_trainingNew York Posthttps://nypost.com/2025/01/03/us-news/matthew-livelsberger-claimed-las-vegas-cybertruck-bombing-wasnt-a-terror-attack-in-note/Shawn Ryan Showhttps://x.com/ShawnRyanShow/status/1875286017822888338/photo/1

Send us a textIn this episode of The Murder Project, we unravel the shocking case of Alan Hruby—a college student whose obsession with wealth and status led to an unthinkable crime. What seemed like a picture-perfect family in small-town Oklahoma turned into a heartbreaking tragedy fueled by greed. Join us as we uncover the lavish lifestyle Alan tried to maintain, the dark secrets he kept from his family, and the chilling details of the investigation that brought justice to John, Tinker, and Katherine Hruby. This episode delves into betrayal, entitlement, and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition.

Send us a textIn this brief episode Justin and Mike sit down to talk about what has been going on in the last 2 years and what is to come for The Murder Project. Sit back and enjoy the show.

In this episode of The Murder Project, we dive into the tragic story of Alan Hruby, a college student whose obsession with wealth led him to do the unthinkable. Follow us as we explore the lives of the Hruby family, Alan's reckless spending, and the investigation that uncovered his chilling crimes. From the family's picture-perfect image to the heartbreaking crime scene, this story reveals how greed can destroy everything.

This week Mike and Justin wrap up the story of Angel Maturino Resendiz aka "The Railroad Killer".  We work our way through the remaining victims and there are still quite a few to get to. We also talk about some of the contradicting stories that are out there and how it muddies the waters on certain topics. We will be back next week with a new episode, and we hope you like the show. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, please go over to Spotify and give us a 5-star rating. If you are listening on Apple Podcast, subscribe to the show, leave us a review and hit that 5-star rating. We appreciate all of y'all so much. Much love from Texas!!

Bonus episode with Mike y'all. This week we are starting with the debrief and will continue next week with a part 2 debrief as well. We will be covering Angel Maturino Resendiz also known as "The Railroad Killer". There is a lot of info to cover on this one so we thought we would just team up for both episodes. Resendiz put fear into all communities that he visited. The people of these communities had good reason to be afraid. Everywhere Resendiz would travel, and victim would fall. His crimes were brutal and some unthinkable. Check it out and be looking for next week's episode.  

In episode 54 Justin and Mike break down the case involving Vicky White and Casey White. We talk a little policy and procedure and how we think this whole thing happened. It will be fun to see if our predictions are right when the case goes to trial at a later date. We will come back and revisit the detail of the case when that happens. Thanks for listening everyone!

This week we are going to get into the part 1 of the story of Vicky White and Casey White. The two are not related but Vickey White, the assistant director of Corrections for Lauderdale County, Alabama, falls for a multi felon facing murder charges. Vicky uses her authority at the jail to break policy and walk Casey White right out the door. After learning what took place, the hunt for the two fugitives is underway. Make sure and check back with us next week as Justin and Mike sit down for the part 2 debrief episode. I have a lot more I want to say ab out this case being a former correction officer/ deputy and I know Mike will as well.Sources for this episode include:Vicky White: A respected officer turned into a fugitive who allgedly helped an inmate escape. Here's what we know about her life before her sudden death - CNN Vicky White death: She died of suicide, coroner's office says - CNN

In episode 52 Justin and Mike sit down to discuss the Tyler Hadley case. We apologize for missing last week, but we are back and brining the goods

In episode 51 we are going to be discussing the Tyler Hadley Murders. This story takes us to sunny Florida in 2011. Tyler had a lot of things going on in his life and most of them point him down a path that he will not be able to correct. One thing for sure is that Tyler's parents loved him and want the best for him. Tyler was looking out for his own interests and his parents would end up as the collateral damage.Sources for this episode:Tyler Hadley's Killer Party: The Shocking Florida House Party Murders - Rolling Stone

In this instalment of 2 Not Cops Justin and Mike tell a few stories that didn't work out so well for people and a few that didn't work out so well for us. Please let us know if there is a subject you would like us to cover in the next 2 Not Cops. Any questions you might have about policing, policy, procedures, use of force, penal code, or whatever your questions might be. That was the original idea behind these episode and so far we haven't got any questions so we just tell stories. Reach out on any of the social media platforms or send your questions to contact@themurderproject.com  Much love everyone and we will see you on episode for another wide case. We will be discussing another case out of Florida.....but which one? Talk with ya soon!.

In this episode Justin and Mike breakdown the mysterious case of Jessica Johnson. We take a deep dive into this one so if you are not comfortable with the topic at hand, you might want to sit this one out. As always, we don't go into graphic detail and try to be respectable to the parties involved. I would also like to apologies to True Crime Daily for messing up the reference in the part 1 episode. The have a really good article on the case and I would recommend anyone click on the part 1 episode and read the link in the description. Thank y'all for listening to the podcast and showing us some love. We really appreciate it and look forward to bringing everyone new episodes. If you are listening on Apple or Spotify, please hit those 5 stars if you feel we are worthy, and Apple listeners please leave us a review. It helps us out more than you know. Thank you to everyone that has already done so. Much love everyone and I'll see you on episode 50 for 2 not Cops!!!

This week we are going to be covering the mysterious death of Jessica Johnson. The reason it is such a mystery is because of the divide in how people think Jessica met her unfortunate death. Police are going to rule this as a suicide, and it looks like the public is taking the opinion it was a murder. How could we have such a difference in opinion? Well, the investigation appears to have some large holes in it as well as mistakes. Plus, we find ourselves in a situation where we go to look for evidence that has disappeared. Jessica was last seen alive on June 1, 2017 and was found tied or hung (depending on opinion) to a mailbox on June 2, 2017. We have some suspicious characters and events involved and that leaves most of us with a lot of unanswered questions. In this weeks 'sode, Justin will give you the details and be looking for the debrief that will drop the following week where Justin and Mike break the case down further. The upcoming debrief will be a deep dive into the crime scene and investigation.If you are still reading this, please subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or whatever platform you are listening on that has it available. If you are listening on Apple Podcast, hit that subscribe button, leave us a review, and hit that 5 stars. Please and thank you.Sources for this episode include:Suicide or murder: What happened to Jessica Johnson? | Truecrimedaily.comJessica Johnson Murder: How Did She Die? Who Killed Her? Update (thecinemaholic.com)

In this week's debrief episode Justin and Mike discuss the case of Holly Bobo. We do our best to try and break the case down and as we go along, we find ourselves in a lot of head scratching situations. There are a lot of areas where this information is slim, and the conclusions are broad. Nonetheless we do what we do.If you are reading this and you have an apple device, please go to Apple Podcast and hit the subscribe button, leave us a rating and a review. If you are listening on Spotify or other platforms, hit that subscribe button. It helps us out so much and we would appreciate it.

Holly Lynn Bobo was born on October 12, 1990 and was killed on or about April 13, 2011. The disappearance of Holly  involves a strange set of events furthered by a strange murder case. There are a lot of characters in this case and their events of what happened will leave you feeling confused and looking for more answers. Why can't we get a straight answer from anyone. Why is there basically no evidence to go off of? Did we almost have a perfect crime senecio before a unrelated gun charge shined a spot line on the case?  Listen in as we try and unpack the evidence in the Murder of Holly Bobo. Make sure and look for next weeks episode when Justin sits down with Mike in the debrief to discuss the case further.Sources for this episode include:Murder of Holly Bobo - WikipediaThe Holly Bobo Case on Law & Crime Network - YouTube

I know... It's episode 45 but I accidently said 44 haha. Anyway, in episode 45 Justin and Mike sit down to discuss the story of Sharee Miller and the murder of Bruce Miller. We have a few laughs but more importantly we break down a case that involves an innocent man, a lover turned hitman, and the woman who set it all up. Check it out.Also, we are on the Wisdom app now. This is a very cool interactive app where we will be able to chat with listeners of the show. Click the link below and check it out. All you have to do is create an account and you can keep it as simple as you want. Follow me (Justin Crowley @themurderproject - Mike will have his account set up soon) and boom, you're done. When we are doing a "talk" you will have the ability to join the conversation and speak with us directly. It is completely free and completely awesome. I hope to see you guys there and get a chance to speak with some of the listeners of the show. You will also have direct access to the podcast from this app. https://joinwisdom.audio/themurderprojectHere is a link to the interview I was referencing in the episode: https://youtu.be/znJT-uKwu8g

The week we are going to be discussing the case of Sharee Miller and the murder of Bruce Miller. It is a story full of sex, drugs, dancing, and adultery. Add in a random guy named Jerry Cassaday and a murder and we got us a podcast. Don't forget next episode will be the part 2 debrief were Justin and Mike will break the case down further.Sources for this episode include:Sharee Miller - WikipediaConvicted killer Sharee Miller admits to planning husband's murder with an online lover - ABC News (go.com)Sharee Miller | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersSharee Miller: Bruce Miller, Jerry Cassaday, Michael Denoyer | Las Vegas World News | Las Vegas World News

This week Justin and Mike sit down to discuss Richard Samuel McCroskey III and The Farmville Murders. We are going to take a deep dive into Richard and everything that unfolded leading up to the horrific events in 2009 in Farmville Virginia. We have a few things to say about Richard and you won't want to miss this one.Sources for this episode include:Farmville murders - WikipediaRichard McCroskey | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersThe Disturbing Case of the Horrorcore Killer | Documentary - YouTube

In episode 42, Justin and Mike break down the case of Melissa Lucio. We give you our opinion about how this case should have been presented and what some possible outcomes could have been. Plus, does Melissa deserve to be on death row? What are some other possible outcomes? If you want to help Melissa in her fight for life, or you would like more info, please see the links below:Stop the Execution of Melissa Lucio in Texas (innocenceproject.org)Watch The State of Texas vs. Melissa Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)Watch The State of Texas vs. Melissa | Prime Video (amazon.com)Fundraiser by Sabrina Van Tassel : #savemelissalucio (gofundme.com)

In this episode we are going to look in the ongoing case of Melissa Lucio. Melissa is scheduled to be executed on April 27, 2022, if something isn't done. Is Melissa a totally innocent person that committed no crimes? No, but does she deserve to be on death row? We are going to take a deep dive into this one and see if we can't come to a reasonable conclusion. Be looking for the debrief episode next week were Justin and Mike will break the case down together. Sources for this episode include:Melissa Lucio | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersWho Is Melissa Lucio, Facing Execution in Texas - Innocence ProjectMelissa Lucio's case is getting in front of the Pope! - YouTubeMelissa Lucio / State of Texas vs Melissa / Solved / True Crime - YouTube

In this episode of 2 Not Cops, Mike and Justin discuss stories of the many drunk people they came across. Now, there are a lot of stories, and we don't have time to even scratch the surface but we will give ya a few. Make sure and stop by one of our pages on social media and leave us a review if you would be so kind. We will see you on episode 41 with a new murder story. Thanks for listening everyone!!!

In this debrief episode Mike and Justin recap the interview they did with Tom Brown's mother, Penny Meek. Join us as we wrap up the Tom Brown case.

In this debrief episode, Justin and Mike sit down to discuss the Tom Brown case. There is a lot of information in this case and a lot of twist and turns to get through. This is probably the most bizarre case we have done to date, but we are far from finished with it. Check it out!!!Find us on facebook at facebook.com/podcasttmp Instagram we are @themurderprojectTwitter we are @themurderpodIf you listen on apple podcast, make sure and hit that subscribe button, leave us a review, and hit that 5 stars!!Thank you so much for listening to the show. It means the world to us!!  -JC

Thomas Kelly "Tom" Brown was an 18-year-old senior at Canadian High School when he went missing on the morning of November 23, 2016. What happened to Tom and who is responsible? All these years later we still have so many unanswered questions. We are going to try and break down this mystery on The Murder Project.Sources for this episode include:Wikipedia - For dates and other informationTom Brown's Body (arcgis.com)Tom Brown's Body, a Podcast by Skip Hollandsworth – Texas Monthlythomas brown – The Unfound Podcast Channel

In this episode of the debrief Justin and Mike discuss the case of Jerry Michael Williams. We get into the details about how an affair turned into murder. We also break down what went wrong and how what seems like a perfect crime was not so perfect.

In this week's episode we are looking at the case involving Jerry Michael Willimas or Mike as he was known to his friends. Mike went missing after he ran out for a quick duck hunting trip. He as scheduled back early in the day to go on a trip with his wife Denise, but he never returned. What happened to Mike? Did he go missing or is there something more sinister at hand? Sources for this episode include:Wikipedia - The Murder of Jerry Michael Williams for dates and other information.

In this episode Justin and Mike break down the Julius Jones case. What we need in this case is the full evidence. We need answers from the District Attorney's Office. We need to know what happened. If Julius Jones is innocent, which there is a lot a play, where is justice?Sources for this episode include:July 3, 2016 article by ziva@readfrontier.com 

In this episode I will go through and do my best to discuss the ins and outs of Julius Jones narrowly escaping death row and the murder of Paul Howell. There is a lot of information and theories that go into this one. Because Jones claims that not all evidence was included in his original trial, mainly his alibi, its hard to go back 20+ years to tie it all together.  I believe his best defense at this point is a corrupt DA and a  tainted jury. There are multiple stories that play out in this case and some of them are happening simultaneously and that is another reason I believe this is a hard one. It kind of makes it difficult to follow along but I think it is a story that need to be told. Sources for this episode include:https://www.the-sun.com/news/4075575/paul-howell-murder-explainer/https://innoceneproject.org/julius-jones-death-row-oklahoma-what-to-know/https://medium.com/@freepaperspodcast/the-terrifying-case-of-julius-jones-878fec81e50f

In this debrief episode Justin and Mike breakdown the case of Ryan Waller and Heather Quan. We discuss the details of the case as well as why certain parts of the investigation went the way they did. Its defiantly a hard case to take in and the ending is the hardest part.

This case has a lot of twists and turns. The police show up at Ryan Waller's apartment to conduct a welfare check on him and his girlfriend Heather Quan. When they arrive, Ryan looks like he has been beaten up and Heather is found  on the couch, dead. Ryan acts like he doesn't know what happen and acts like he barely knows Heather. He gives several different accounts to police detectives and leaves everyone involved confused. Is Ryan trying to mislead police, or is there more to the story. And trust me, there always is...Sources for this episode include:Some dates and info from a reddit discussion - Ryan Waller - A Murder Investigation Gone Terribly Wrong.https://medium.com/crimebeat/when-the-suspect-is-a-victim-f4a01da6999YouTube link:The Haunting Case of Ryan Waller (JCS Inspired) - YouTube 

We have new intro music for the 2 Not Cops episodes. In episode 30 we are going to be talking about reports, domestic violence, and missing persons/runaways. We have some stories to go with each topic and also some laughs. Check us out on social media or send us a email in you have any questions you would like an answer to on the next 2 Not Cops episode. contact@themurderproject.com

In this debrief episode Justin and Mike discuss the survival of Michelina Lewandowska. Michelina was originally from Poland and moved to England with her boyfriend Marcin Kasprzak. They had a child together and were living with Marcin's parents and life was good.....well, until it wasn't. Marcin started having second thoughts about spending the rest of his life with Michelina and when she decided to leave England and return to Poland, Marcin decided to take action. This is a wild case with a wild ending. Justin and Mike also discuss how Michelina's ability to stay calm under pressure ultimately determined whether she died or escaped the grave....Source for this episode is: Woman Escapes Cardboard Coffin After Boyfriend Buries Her Alive | by Fatim Hemraj | Chameleon (chameleontruecrimestories.com)

In this debrief episode Justin and Mike discuss the murder of Brian Deneke. We have a lot to unpack in this episode. So strap in ladies and gentlemen, we have a fire debrief for everyone. Facebookfacebook.com/podcasttmpInstagram@themurderprojectTwiter@themurderpodSources for this episode include:https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-outsiders/ 

This week we will be discussing the murder of Brian Deneke and all drama that goes into this case. It was 1997 and there was a battle going on between the "punks" verses the "jocks". It is strange how just being labeled or associating with a certain group could end up causing your death. Brian was portrayed in the movie "Bomb City" and his story has been documented in countless other shows and specials. When it comes down to it, be nice and take care of each other. Help be apart of the change we need in society. Update to episode: I referenced that Brian's brother was named Mike and that was actually his dad. His brothers name was Jason and I will correct this in the debrief. I messed up my notes and I apologize. Sources for this episode include:Wikipedia - Death of Brian Denekehttps://briandeneke.webs.com 

In episode 26 Debrief,  Mike and Justin wrap up the horrific murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Don't miss this episode because we have a lot of info and we have some strong opinions on this topic. 

In this weeks episode we cover the story of Kelly Anne Bates and what I can only explain as a horrific murder. This is a 10-0 episode  which means proceed with caution. It is a hard one to listen to. I think it is important to discuss cases of domestic violence and what can happen when people get in these situations. Unfortunately  for Kelly Anne, she doesn't make it out and is tortured to death by her boyfriend.Sources for this episode are:https://www.thescarechamber.com/kelly-anne-bates/https://www.morbidology.com/the-murder-of-kelly-anne-bates/

Join Justin and Mike as they discuss the murder of Cara Knott and the Ultimate Betrayal in this weeks debrief episode.

In December of 1986, Cara Knott, a student at San Diego State University goes missing. Hours later her car is found on a dead end road. Ironically it is named Mercy Road. What unfolds in the investigation is what I would consider the ultimate betrayal. It shatters our trust and leaves us in a vulnerable state. Stay tuned because the debrief episode will follow. Thank you for your support and thank you for listening. It means the world to us!!!Sources for this episode include:Wikipedia for dates and other informationwww.medium.com Story by Lori JohnsonForensic Files Episode 

In this episode Justin and Mike discuss The Nikki Addimando case. Was is murder or was it self defense? We will breakdown all the details of the case and layout some arguments for the case. Thank you so much to everyone who is supporting us by listening to the show. From Texas with LOVE!!!

On April 12th, 2019 Nikki Addimando was convicted of the 2nd degree murder of her boyfriend Chris Grover. Nikki shot Chris one time in the head in what she claimed was self defense. There are conflicting stories as to what happened the night Chris died. The District Attorney's Office said Nikki murdered Chris and tried to make it look like a domestic  violence case to get off on the murder charges. There is a lot to unpack in this one and the debrief is going to be packed full of more information to close the case out.Sources for this episode include:www. cbsnews.comhttps://westandwithnikki.comhttps://midhudsonnews.comNikki Addimando Murder Case Analysis by Dr. Todd GrandeAlso check out another podcast on this case presented by Meghan Sacks and Amy Schlosberg.

In this episode of Stories of 2 Not Cops, Justin and Mike will continue discussing their journey through law enforcement and also give you some helpful tips on what to do if you find yourself in the middle of a traffic stop. Don't forget to hit that like button, hit that subscribe button, leave us a review, and hit that 5 starts!!! Thank y'all so much for listening.  

In this debrief episode Justin and Mike discuss Susan Kuhnhausen's epic story of survival. When a hitman is hired to take Susan out it doesn't go to plan. Susan is a fighter. She is a survivor.  This week we are just doing a debrief episode over the topic at hand and will bring another episode of 2 Not Cops that will drop Thursday. Thanks for tuning in. Thanks for listening. Like and subscribe to the podcast and if you are listening on Apple Podcast don't forget to hit the subscribe button, leave us a review and please hit that 5 stars!!!Sources for this episode include;https://www.wweek.com/news

In this episode Justin and Mike sit down to discuss The Suitcase Killer.  We take a deep dive into this one as well as read a few listener reviews. Strap in ladies and gentlemen because this is going to be a good one. 

This week we are going to be talking about Rosendo Rodriguez and how he became known as the suitcase killer. We are headed back to Lubbock Texas for another wild case that is sure to keep your attention. This is a case that is sure to make for a fantastic debrief and Justin and Mike will have a lot to say. I mispronounced a few words in this one, I know. My mind was running 100 miles per hour but you get the point. Thank you so much for tuning and supporting the show. It means the world to us.Sources for the show include:Wikipedia for dates and other informationhttp://www.kcbd.com for quotes and other information.Forensic Files for content information.

In this debrief episode, Justin and Mike sit down and discuss the bystander effect. There will also be a few funny stories, info on how to be a good witness,  how to give good detailed info if you need to call 911, and what to do if you end up in court.  We always want everyone to be safe out there and take care of each other.  Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe, and hit that 5 stars if you think we are doing a good job. Much love!!! 

Kitty Genovese was murdered outside her Queens, New York apartment complex in 1964. There is a lot of controversy surrounding this case but not in a way you might think. Out of this tragedy a new theory would arise called "The Bystander Effect".  There is defiantly some speculation about if this theory fits this crime, but there is no doubt the bystander effect  is something that happens all across the world. What is the bystander effect? Lets talk about it.

In this weeks debrief episode, Justin and Mike sit down to discuss the Raffi Kodikian and David Coughlin Story. We talk about how this was considered a homicide as well as give everyone a few camping tips and much more.

In August of 1999,  best friends Raffi Kodikian and David Coughlin set out across the United States on the adventure of a life time. David was leaving Boston Mass. on his way to California to continue his education in  the field of traffic policy analyst. They decided to stop and camp for the night at Rattlesnake Canyon in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, not knowing that the worst days of theirs lives were ahead of them. Sources for this episode are: Murderpedia/ Raffi KodikianLos Angeles Times: Mercy or Murder? Doubts About a Death in the Desert by Pauline Arrillaga Wikipedia for dates and locations.

Justin and Mike sit down and discuss the Missy Bevers Murder.Check us out of facebook at facebook.com/podcasttmpInstagram @themurderprojectTwitter @themurderpodMake sure and subscribe on whatever platform your are listening on and leave us a review and hit that 5 stars *****!!! Thank you so much for the support so far. Head up. Eyes up. Stay alive!!!!

In the small town of Midlothian Texas, suspicions run high, when 45 year old Missy Bevers is murdered. What we lack in evidence we make up with suspects, which is a strange. There are a lot of ideas and theories but that it were it ends...Sources for this episode are:www.wbap.comhttp://guardianlv.comwww.reddit.com

Justin and Mike are exited to bring you Stories of 2 Not Cops. In this part 1 episode,  we are going to be talking about how our journey into law enforcement began. You know we are going to give you a few funny stories and a lot more to go along with it. We take you through the ends and outs of how things started for us and what it looks like in your first year or so of becoming a law dog.