Podcasts about forensic

Explore the dark psychological architecture behind state-sponsored terror as we profile the operatives recruited into Iran's Quds Force. This episode examines the complex intersection of ideological radicalization, coercive control, and the compartmentalized mindsets required to execute cross-border assassinations. By analyzing the behavioral patterns of captured cells, we decode how sovereign nations psychologically weaponize proxies to project deniable power globally.

This episode delivers a deep-dive behavioral analysis of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and their calculated psychological warfare executed on the eve of the World Cup. By analyzing the brutal ambush of five police officers in Michoacán, we decode the tactical terrorism and high-stakes manipulation used by cartels to exploit global media spotlight. Discover the chilling forensic profiling behind "El Mencho's" successors and how criminal syndicates weaponize national events for psychological dominance.

This week, we revisit our 2018 episode on forensic science and will return to this topic in a few weeks for a brand new episode.

What if the most revealing thing about Mormon apologetics isn’t the evidence being presented… but the behavioral patterns behind the arguments? Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with Dawn McCarty who works in Forensic Criminology behavioral analysis. Can forensic criminology profile Mormon apologetics? Drawing from several of her recent… Read More »The Forensic Autopsy of Mormon Apologetics

What if the most revealing thing about Mormon apologetics isn’t the evidence being presented… but the behavioral patterns behind the arguments? Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with Dawn McCarty who works in Forensic Criminology behavioral analysis. Can forensic criminology profile Mormon apologetics? Drawing from several of her recent… Read More »The Forensic Autopsy of Mormon Apologetics The post The Forensic Autopsy of Mormon Apologetics appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What if the most revealing thing about Mormon apologetics isn’t the evidence being presented… but the behavioral patterns behind the arguments? Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with Dawn McCarty who works in Forensic Criminology behavioral analysis. Can forensic criminology profile Mormon apologetics? Drawing from several of her recent forensic intelligence briefs, Dawn examines Mormon apologetics, institutional responses to criticism, and high-demand religious systems through the lens of behavioral analysis, threat assessment, cognitive containment, and coercive influence. Together we discuss: • How criminologists identify behavioral patterns in institutions • Narrative patching, semantic inversion, and epistemological fog • The psychology behind apologetic argumentation • Jacob Hansen’s conversations with Alex O’Connor and Bill Reel • The LDS Church’s lawsuit against Mormon Stories and John Dehlin • How institutions maintain authority during periods of public scrutiny • Whether these frameworks can be applied fairly to critics as well as believers Most importantly, we’ll ask whether apologetics can be analyzed the same way investigators analyze other systems that seek to preserve power, shape narratives, and influence behavior. Whether you agree with Dawn’s conclusions or not, this conversation offers a unique perspective that moves beyond history and theology and into the psychology of belief, persuasion, and institutional survival. Join us live and bring your questions. THE REPORTShttps://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/EVIDENTIARY-FORENSIC-INTELLIGENCE-BRIEF_-LDS-CHURCH-SUES-MORMON-STORIES--JOHN-DEHLIN.pdf https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/EXECUTIVE-FORENSIC-INTELLIGENCE-BRIEF-for-JACOB-HANSEN-A-Mormon-Explains-Mormonism-with-Alex-OConnor.pdf https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/EXECUTIVE-FORENSIC-INTELLIGENCE-BRIEF-for-JACOB-HANSEN-Honest-Conversations-About-Faith-with-Jacob-Hansen-Bill-Reel.pdf https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/INTELLIGENCE-BRIEF-Forensic-Autopsy-of-Apologetic-Evasion-and-Systemic-Predatory-Enabling-Author_-Dawn-McCarty-Criminologist-Date_-April-27-2026.pdf Tonight’s Presentation – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Forensic-Criminology.pdf MormonismLive #MormonApologetics #MormonStories #JohnDehlin #JacobHansen #LDSChurch #Mormonism #ReligiousStudies #ForensicAnalysis #CultDynamics #FaithCrisis #MormonDiscussion #RadioFreeMormon

CSI makes forensic science look fast, easy, and almost magical. But how much of that is actually true?This week we're joined by forensic chemist and graduate student Nicki Stewart to answer your questions about forensic science. We talk about crime shows, fingerprints, toxicology, illicit drugs, and what really happens inside a forensic laboratory. Plus, Nicki shares what surprised her most when she worked in a real crime lab and why forensic science is often much slower (and more complicated) than TV would have you believe. Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Time Stamps 0:00 – Do crime shows get forensics right? 1:20 – Nicki's background in forensic chemistry and toxicology 6:15 – From forensic chemistry to chemistry education 9:10 – The “CSI Effect” and common TV misconceptions 12:30 – Breaking Bad, Project Hail Mary, and science accuracy in entertainment 14:10 – Transitioning from clinical chemistry to forensic chemistry 17:40 – The biggest misconceptions about forensic work 20:20 – Forensic chemistry vs. forensic biology 22:05 – How fingerprints actually form 26:35 – Can fingerprints be removed? 26:55 – How forensic labs identify illicit drugs 31:10 – Which shows portray science most accurately? 33:00 – What's coming in our next forensic chemistry episode Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife References from the Episode: Thanks to our monthly supporters Sara Hull Dog Day Dan Bri . Summer Alden Amanda Raymond Kyle McCray Justine Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder J0HNTR0Y Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Discover how forensic accountants track down hidden offshore assets, cryptocurrency, and concealed business wealth in high-net-worth divorces. Learn the warning signs, investigative techniques, and legal consequences that could change everything about your settlement. Leavitt Family Law Group City: Henderson Address: 2520 St. Rose Pkwy. Website: https://leavittfamilylaw.com/

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On Friday, June 13th, 2008, just before 10 AM, an unknown assailant entered the Sundrop Bottling Company building in Concord, North Carolina.  Inside were three employees including office manager Donna Barnhardt as well as Darrell Noles, a local man applying for a part-time job.  During what police have called a robbery gone wrong, both Donna and Darrell were shot and killed.  The shooter then walked out of the building, jogged across the road and disappeared into the treeline of a wooded area.  He is alleged to have been carrying a box with him as he left the scene.Despite exhaustive search efforts launched by local and state police within twenty minutes of the crime, the killer escaped the dragnet.  For nearly two decades investigators have searched for the killer, although they believed they always knew who it was.  Following a full and thorough re-examination of all available evidence and leads, detectives from Concord in conjunction with Port Angeles police arrested forty-three year old Johnny Talbert in Washington.  He has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of robbery with a firearm.  He is currently awaiting extradition.Listen to Episode 114 - The Sundrop MurdersFollowTEPod.comFollow Trace Evidence on Social MediaTwitter --- Instagram --- TikTok --- YouTube --- Like Facebook Page --- Join Facebook Group --- Threads --- Like MeWe Page --- Join MeWe Group --- BlueskySuppport Trace EvidencePatreon --- Paypal --- Cash App --- Buy Me A CoffeeTrace Evidence Merch ShopsTeePublic --- ShopTEPod --- SpreadshopAll Other LinksOfficial Trace Evidence Website --- LinkTreeMusic Courtesy of:"Lost Time"  Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Echoes of Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Galactic Rap" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#truecrimepodcast #unsolvedmysteries #coldcase #coldcaseinvestigation #murder #murdermystery #missingperson #missingpersons #truecrimecommunity #mysterypodcast #truecrime #coldcasefiles #truecrimestories #crimelovers #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #crimescene #justiceforall #missing #crimesquad #podcastcommunity #sleuthsunite #darkhistories #criminalmindset #detective #detectivediaries #forensics #forensicfiles #crimestories #crimepodcast #traceevidence #traceevidencepodcast #criminalinvestigation #justiceforvictims #detectivework #truecrimediscussion #podcastfamily #listenandsolve #crimefans #listentotraceevidence #uncoverthetruth #podcastrecommendations #podcastlove #podcastlife #truecrimeobsessed #followtheclues #cluefinders #podcastaddict #unsolvedmurders #unsolveddisappearances #detectiveatheart #jointheinvestigation #disappearance #vanishing #abduction #gonemissing #upandvanished #pacheco #stevenpacheco #podcasting #crimetalk #crimeanalysis #theories #donnabarnhardt #darrellnoles #sundrop #concordnc #concord #northcarolina #shooting #update #solved #arrested #johnnytalbert #talbertBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trace-evidence--3207798/support.

On September 7, 2024, a man preparing his private property for hunting season found skeletal remains in a wooded area with heavy underbrush near a quarry and the entrance to Camp Manitou — a Girl Scout camp roughly three miles from Jesse Vang's apartment in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The area had been searched before. Multiple times. DNA testing confirmed the remains belonged to three-year-old Elijah Vue, who had been reported missing seven months earlier.How remains end up in a location that was previously searched is one of the questions that hangs over this investigation. But it's not the only one. The criminal complaint lays out a timeline that dismantles everything Vang and Baur told police. Vang said he was home watching Netflix the night before the 911 call — but surveillance footage shows him driving a borrowed car around town while his phone sat at the apartment. He was captured dropping a suitcase at a donation center. That suitcase tested positive for Elijah's DNA. Within sixty seconds of Vang's 911 call, Baur messaged him with instructions on what to say. She deleted the message. Investigators recovered it.Forensic examination of Elijah's remains showed healed fractures on his skull and face — injuries sustained weeks before he died. His blanket was found 3.7 miles from the apartment in a separate location. The manner of death was ruled homicide. Both Vang and Baur face felony charges and have pleaded not guilty. Tony Brueski breaks down the investigative timeline with a reporter who covered every phase — from the first search to the DNA confirmation — and what the evidence tells us about the case heading to trial.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#ElijahVue #JesseVang #KatrinaBaur #TwoRiversWI #TrueCrime #JusticeForElijah #ManitowocCounty #TrueCrimeToday #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast

Elijah Vue was three years old. His father was in prison. His mother sent him to live with a convicted felon who was still on federal supervised release — a man she had once told police had trafficked her. The criminal complaint describes what happened inside that Two Rivers apartment as a coordinated campaign: standing punishments, cold water, text messages between Baur and Vang about making a toddler afraid. A deleted photograph of the boy blindfolded and bruised. And when Elijah was reported missing, a cover story coached within sixty seconds of the 911 call.The investigation recovered almost everything they allegedly tried to erase. Surveillance footage dismantled Vang's alibi. A suitcase at a thrift store tested positive for the child's DNA. Deleted messages were pulled from both phones. Seven months of community searching ended when a hunter found Elijah's remains three miles from the apartment. Forensic findings: healed fractures, prolonged harm, homicide.Now both face trials in Manitowoc County. Vang faces life. Baur faces sixty years. A judge denied every motion to move the case. A forensic evidence fight is still pending. And the question that no trial can fully answer: who failed this child? A federal system that didn't flag a toddler in a felon's home? A mother who knew Vang's history? A community that didn't see what was happening? Both have pleaded not guilty. Tony Brueski and a reporter covering this case from the beginning walk through every piece of it — the people, the evidence, the legal fight, and the system that broke.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#ElijahVue #JesseVang #KatrinaBaur #TwoRivers #ManitowocCounty #TrueCrime 

Surveillance cameras in Two Rivers, Wisconsin captured Jesse Vang pulling up to the donation door of a St. Vincent de Paul store on February 19, 2024 and dropping off a dark-colored suitcase. He'd borrowed a neighbor's Nissan Altima. He'd left his phone at home playing a Netflix movie. When investigators tracked down and tested that suitcase, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab found one DNA profile inside. It was Elijah Vue's.The next morning, Vang reported the three-year-old missing. He told police the boy walked off during a nap. That story was already being coordinated — Elijah's mother Katrina Baur sent Vang a message within sixty seconds of the 911 call telling him what to say. She deleted it. Investigators found it anyway. What unfolded over the next seven months was one of the largest searches in recent Wisconsin history. FBI agents, state investigators, community volunteers numbering in the hundreds. They searched landfills, rivers, storm drains, and private property. A $40,000 reward went unclaimed for months.A hunter found Elijah's remains in September 2024, three miles from Vang's apartment, in a wooded area that had been searched before. Forensic analysis revealed injuries that occurred weeks before the child died. Both Vang and Baur face felony charges. Both have pleaded not guilty. Tony Brueski walks through the investigative timeline — the phone data, the surveillance footage, the suitcase, the deleted messages, and the seven-month search that ended in a forest three miles from where it started.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#ElijahVue #JesseVang #KatrinaBaur #TwoRiversWI #TrueCrime #JusticeForElijah #ManitowocCounty #HiddenKillers #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast

Colombia's 1994 World Cup squad carried into every match not only the weight of national expectation but the invisible psychological burden of operating inside a cartel-controlled threat environment where performance had life-or-death consequences they could not openly acknowledge or escape. This episode examines the forensic psychology of chronic coercive threat, how Pablo Escobar and rival narco organizations used the World Cup's global stage to amplify their soft power while players navigated terror, compliance, and the psychological splitting required to compete at the highest level under those conditions. The assassination of Andrés Escobar following Colombia's World Cup elimination is analyzed as a clinical case study in how criminal systems manufacture silence through ambient fear and what it costs individuals who become symbolic casualties inside an institution they never fully controlled.

Listen to another episode of Curious Clubs as we interview the Forensic Bruin Investigators and discover the fascinating world of forensics, criminology and more!

Eric and Glenn start off this supersized two-parter topic with a Regional Quirkisms game of Canadian-isms.  Then they move past the Great White North and talk about ASB Standards and Best Practice Recommendations.  Specifically, they cover ASB Standard 015 "Standard for Examining Friction Ridge Impressions" (2024) and in Part 1, cover ASB Best Practice Recommendation 165 "Best Practice Recommendation for Analysis of  Friction Ridge Impressions" (2024).   The guys discuss how to use the standards, their own experiences, some of the critical requirements and recommendations, etc. ASB Standard 015, First Edition 2024 Standard for Examining Friction Ridge Impressions https://www.aafs.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/015_Std_e1.pdf ASB Best Practice Recommendation 165, First Edition 2024 https://www.aafs.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/165_BPR_e1.pdf

In 1975, the partial remains of 73-year-old William Reginald Sipfle were discovered in a Tucson landfill, a case that went cold for over five decades before forensic genealogy and DNA technology brought it back to life. The alleged perpetrator, Sipfle's own stepdaughter Carol Ann Beall, is now 79 and accused of not only killing him but collecting nearly six hundred thousand dollars from his pension across the years that followed. This episode examines the forensic science that cracked the case, the psychological profile of long-term concealment, and what elder homicide cases reveal about family violence, financial exploitation, and the criminal mind's capacity for sustained deception.

Wendi Adelson testified under limited immunity at every trial connected to the murder of Dan Markel. That immunity holds only if she told the truth. If prosecutors can establish that she provided false testimony under oath, the agreement is voidable — and everything she said on the stand becomes potential evidence against her rather than a shield protecting her.Five individuals have been convicted in the murder-for-hire conspiracy. Charlie Adelson and Donna Adelson are serving life sentences. The hitmen and the go-between are incarcerated. Prosecutors have designated both Wendi Adelson and her father Harvey as unindicted co-conspirators — a designation made in open court across multiple proceedings. Following Donna Adelson's conviction, the State Attorney indicated that charging decisions regarding additional participants were forthcoming. Months have elapsed without public action.The prosecutorial silence carries specific legal significance. A defense attorney and former prosecutor examines the possible interpretations: active grand jury proceedings operating under seal, ongoing investigation requiring additional evidence, or an evidentiary gap the prosecution cannot bridge. Harvey Adelson's documented presence at an airport with one-way tickets to a non-extradition country constitutes circumstantial evidence of consciousness of guilt — a fact with substantial persuasive value before any future jury. A pending appellate proceeding in Florida could alter the legal calculus for all remaining participants in the alleged conspiracy.The psychological analysis of Donna Adelson's role provides context for understanding the family dynamics that allegedly produced this conspiracy. Forensic examination identifies a narcissistic framework operating over decades — one in which boundaries were reinterpreted as aggression, familial conflict was recast as existential threat, and Dan Markel was allegedly dehumanized from a custody opponent into an obstacle to be eliminated. The progression from resentment to rationalization to alleged participation in murder-for-hire follows a documented psychological trajectory in which self-deception functions as the primary enabling mechanism.Dan Markel was a Florida State law professor killed in his own garage in 2014. The conspiracy has been prosecuted extensively. The question of whether it has been prosecuted completely remains open.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#DanMarkel #WendiAdelson #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HarveyAdelson #MarkelMurder #LimitedImmunity #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #FloridaCrime

The investigation of Ted Bundy did not end with his arrest. It continued through three trials, nine years on death row, and a final week of confessions that produced more questions than answers.The Chi Omega trial, Miami, June 1979: the first American criminal trial broadcast nationally, gavel to gavel. Over two hundred and fifty reporters. Forensic dentist Dr. Richard Souviron walked a jury through the bite mark evidence that matched Bundy's teeth to the wound on Lisa Levy. Guilty on all counts. Death sentence. Judge Cowart's address from the bench — calling the man he had just condemned a bright young man — remains one of the strangest moments in American courtroom history.The Kimberly Leach trial, Orlando, January 1980: Bundy proposed to Carole Ann Boone on the witness stand with a notary present, exploiting a Florida legal quirk. He was convicted and sentenced to death a third time.On death row, he spoke to journalists Michaud and Aynesworth for hundreds of hours but would only profile the killer in the third person. FBI Agent Bill Hagmaier began visiting in 1986.In January 1989, with no appeals remaining, Bundy summoned detectives from Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. He gave Bob Keppel the Washington names. Dennis Couch the Utah names. Mike Fisher the Colorado names. He described locations. When Hagmaier asked if thirty-six was closer, Bundy said: add one more digit.Pronounced dead at 7:16 on January 24, 1989. The night before, he gave a final interview to James Dobson blaming violent material since boyhood. It was tailored for the audience.This is the fifth and final conversation in Ted Bundy: History's Hidden Killers. The investigations that continued after the arrest — and the answers the country never got.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#TedBundy #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #DeathRow #FloridaStatePrison #ChiOmega #BiteMark #Justice #TrueCrimePodcast #HistorysHiddenKillers

This episode is a fast-moving walkthrough of the cases and pitfalls that most often drive IRS attention. In a candid, practitioner-to-practitioner conversation, Dave, Natalya and Bruce break down what's changing, what's repeating, and what valuation pros can do now to reduce risk and improve defensibility. You'll hear what Pierce v. Commissioner suggests about when a DCF can stand alone, why tax affecting still needs to be done "the right way," and how weak support for DLOM (and increasingly DLOC) can undermine an otherwise solid conclusion. Actionable takeaway: tighten your work where challenges concentrate: discounts, tax affecting, projections, and documentation. And if you use AI for research or drafting, verify sources like your job depends on it—because it does.  Continue reading to learn about key resources available to improve your valuation analyses. Guests:    Natalya Abdrasilova, CPA/ABV, MAFF, Director of Valuation & Litigation Services, Boyle, Deveny & Meyer  Bruce C. Wood, CPA/ABV, Mtx, Director, Applied Economics Host: David J Consigli, CPA/ABV, CDFA, Partner, SAX Advisory Group Thanks for listening. It takes just a couple of minutes to share your feedback. You can also contact us directly at podcast@aicpa-cima.com RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit our podcast platform to access the show notes with direct links.  2026 Forensic and Valuation Services Conference - Beyond the technical sessions, conferences can offer something just as important—the opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and hear how others are approaching similar challenges in their work.  Early bird savings through Sept 20 plus additional savings for AICPA members and ABV/CFF/CVFI holders JOIN:  The FVS Engage365 Member Community to collaborate with fellow AICPA® members, exchange ideas, and shape the future of the profession together. EARLY CAREER GUIDANCE:  Welcome to a career in forensic and valuation services Click here to join the AICPA FVS Section An active community of FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to exclusivetechnical content FVS Valuation Podcast archives - Check out what we have to offer Making a Case for Using the Market Approach for Determining Fair Market Value Insights for Navigating Common Issues in Business Valuation - 2025 update Grabowski's Take - Discount Rates, Risk, and the Future of Valuation LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS: Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com      

How do criminal syndicates successfully condition ordinary teenagers to desensitize themselves to extreme violence, torture, and murder? This episode analyzes the psychological mechanisms of narcocultura, exploring how cartels exploit developmental vulnerabilities, identity crises, and socioeconomic trauma to rewrite a juvenile's moral compass. We break down the cognitive dissonance required to worship a predator, the psychology of trauma-bonding within gangs, and how a fabricated subculture can completely override basic human empathy.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Paul Sippil. He is one of the world's only forensic 401(k) consultants, providing expert guidance that protects your people, your profits, and your peace of mind. He specializes in uncovering hidden fees, conflicts of interest, and unethical practices in retirement plans that quietly cost business owners and their employees thousands of dollars.From his early days as an auditor, accountant, and financial advisor, Paul has focused on protecting ‘businesses bottom lines'. A single conversation about 401(k) plan tax forms sparked a discovery that has now, defined his career: The widespread abuse and unethical practices in the retirement plan industry-often at the expense of the business owners and their employees.Through extensive research and firsthand conversations with company leaders, Paul uncovered how hidden fees, poor plan design, and conflicted advisors quietly drain profits and create compliance risks. Determined to change that, he founded his practice to bring fairness, transparency, and accountability to retirement plan management.Today, Paul works with firms across many  industries-including law firms, private healthcare practices, and professional B2B service companies. He is helping them uncover hidden costs, strengthen fiduciary oversight, and safeguard both their employees' futures and their company's financial health. His expertise has been cited in Investment News, Fiduciary News, and WealthManagement.com for his leadership in reforming how businesses, like ours, approach retirement plans. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mr. Paul Sippil.

News items read by Laura Kennedy include: Forensic archaeologists seek to unmask Namibia's colonial-led genocide (details) Ancient beds in South African cave show a glimpse of stone-age life (details) (details) DNA study in Peru unveils pre-Inca migration and marriage trends (details) (details) New DNA studies in Britain explore reality of historical impacts from Vikings and others (details)

On November 12, 1998, twenty-three-year-old Katarzyna Zowada vanished in Krakow, Poland—a disappearance that would transform into one of modern horror history's most disturbing cases. Weeks later, a discovery on the Vistula River revealed forensic horror and unanswered questions that still haunt the city. Join Henrique as we explore the gaps, the inexplicable details, and the paranormal mystery behind one of Poland's most chilling unsolved murders.Inside this episode:• The disappearance of Katarzyna Zowada and the warning signs that were not treated urgently enough.• The horrifying Vistula River discovery that transformed a missing-person case into one of Poland's most infamous murders.• The forensic mystery surrounding the deliberate removal of skin and the questions it raised about the killer's knowledge, motive, and control.• The long cold case investigation, including Poland's Archiwum X, DNA testing, exhumation, 3D modeling, and renewed river searches.• The arrest, conviction, appeal, and 2024 acquittal of Robert J., and why the case remains legally unresolved.• The human story beneath the horror — Katarzyna as a daughter, student, and young woman whose identity should never be swallowed by the brutality of what was done to her.This is not just a story about one of Europe's most shocking true crime cases. It is a story about how grief lingers when the legal system cannot give a final answer. It is about the danger of confusing suspicion with proof. And it is about a river that gave back part of the truth — but not the killer's name.Katarzyna Zowada disappeared in 1998. Her remains surfaced in the Vistula in 1999. More than twenty-five years later, her murder is still waiting for justice.We're telling that story tonight.

Join me as we ramble on about fingerprint analysis, listener emails, and the forensic evidence against Oswald.BBBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

Memphis and Chicago serve as critical logistical hubs processing millions of freight containers annually, yet this infrastructure has enabled sophisticated syndicates to execute cyber-enabled cargo thefts that blend white-collar fraud with street-level fencing operations. Criminals hack freight broker databases, impersonate legitimate carriers, and divert high-value shipments such as copper coils, electronics, and liquor before legitimate operators arrive. This episode examines the mechanisms, economic toll, law enforcement challenges, and broader implications for U.S. supply chain security.

In this episode of Crime and the Courtroom, John Collins reflects on recent presentations at the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Symposium and the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners conference before turning his attention to the central themes of his new book, "Valid Comparisons: The Forensic and Judicial Examination of Stochastic Patterns." Collins examines how misunderstandings surrounding the 1993 Daubert decision shaped decades of debate within forensic science and contributed to what he describes as the "Daubert contagion"—a movement that fostered excessive doubt about the scientific foundations of many forensic disciplines. Drawing on his experience as a forensic scientist, laboratory director, and expert witness, Collins argues that pattern comparison disciplines such as firearm identification, toolmark examination, and latent print analysis remain scientifically valid despite their perception as being highly interpretive. He challenges the notion that instrument-based disciplines are somehow free from subjectivity, emphasizing that all scientific conclusions require interpretation and professional judgment. The episode offers a thoughtful discussion of scientific validity, expert testimony, error, confidence, and the continuing role of forensic science in helping courts answer difficult questions in the pursuit of justice. Season:   6 Episode:  113 Duration:  1:00:24 YOUTUBE CHANNELS Main Podcast Channel Highlights Channel REFERENCED RESOURCES None ABOUT YOUR HOST John Morrey Collins is a leadership and expertise coach specializing in working with clients in authoritative, high-stakes occupations, but with a primary emphasis on serving leaders, professionals, and organizations that support our complicated systems of criminal and civil justice. John started his private practice, Critical Victories, in 2013 after retiring his award-winning, 20-year career as a forensic laboratory scientist and executive administrator, having served as the Director of Forensic Science for the State of Michigan. His forensic technical expertise was in the examination and testing of firearms and firearm-related evidence, having provided expert courtroom testimony in approximately 130 criminal trials, including death penalty cases and Daubert hearings. John is also the author of three books on forensic science and criminal justice reform. In 2022, he released his fourth book, "The New Superior – A Better Way to Be the One in Charge," which is available in print and audio. John's many career highlights include his part in the forensic investigation of the Atlanta serial bombings, which included the bombing of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, as well as his 2013 participation in a historic meeting with the US Attorney General and other firearm experts to discuss the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. John has a master's degree in organizational management and is formally certified as a Senior HR Professional by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In 2012, John was trained as a professional coach by the College of Executive Coaching, and he became certified as a Gallup Strengths Coach in 2022. He lives and works near Detroit, Michigan. For more books and other information, please visit www.criticalvictories.com.

In April 2026, Samuel E. Rodriguez, a 53-year-old resident of Plymouth, Connecticut, faced five counts of voyeurism after authorities uncovered hidden cameras in his family home. The investigation, which began in May 2023 following a resident's discovery of a spyware device in a bathroom, revealed recordings of multiple individuals in private spaces. This case underscores critical concerns regarding privacy violations within domestic settings and the legal consequences of surreptitious surveillance.

Imagine walking into a friend's home, completely unaware that the everyday electronics surrounding you are actively broadcasting your most private moments. When authorities raided the home of Samuel E. Rodriguez, they discovered a chilling reality: high-tech spy cameras seamlessly hidden inside ordinary air purifiers and Bluetooth speakers. We dive into the digital forensics of the case, how the plot finally unraveled, and the terrifying realization of what was being archived on his hidden servers.

The Nancy Guthrie investigation has accumulated a documented record of procedural and operational failures that raise a forward-looking legal question: if a suspect is identified and charged, can the prosecution withstand defense challenges rooted in the investigation's own conduct?The crime scene was allegedly released prematurely. A thermal imaging aircraft was reportedly grounded due to a personnel reassignment driven by personal conflict rather than operational judgment. The initial lead sergeant reportedly lacked homicide investigation experience. Experienced investigators had reportedly been sidelined. The sheriff's department declared doorbell camera footage from the night of Nancy's disappearance unrecoverable — the FBI subsequently produced it approximately ten days later. Sheriff Nanos publicly stated Nancy had been abducted, then retracted the characterization the following day.The evidentiary foundation that exists is substantial. Unknown DNA from an unidentified contributor was recovered from inside the residence. The sample has been routed through multiple federal and state laboratories rather than directly to the FBI's Quantico facility — a routing decision retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer examines for its impact on processing timelines. Forensic genealogy remains a viable secondary pathway if the contributor is not in CODIS.The digital evidence pool is extensive — thousands of hours of surveillance footage from intersection cameras, doorbell systems, and residential security feeds across the Tucson area. Vehicle identification — specifically a white truck and red sedan reported near the property — cellphone tower data, and movement timeline reconstruction represent the parallel investigative track. Coffindaffer assesses the realistic processing timeline for this volume and identifies which evidence pathway is more likely to produce an identification first.She also addresses the inter-agency friction — the FBI Director's public statement that his agency was denied access for four days, the sheriff's contradicting account — and whether the investigative failures documented to date would provide a defense attorney with viable suppression arguments or reasonable-doubt ammunition at trial.Nancy Guthrie was 84 when she allegedly disappeared from her home. Blood, doorbell footage, pacemaker disconnection, and personal belongings left behind. No arrest. No named suspect. The family remains cleared and continues to offer a $1 million reward.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #FBI #ChrisNanos #DNAEvidence #CODIS #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona

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The Unreliability of Bitemark Evidence: Implications for Forensic Odontology in Legal ProceedingsBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-unreliability-of-bitemark-evidence-implications-for-forensic-odontology-in-legal-proceedings/Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at ⁠⁠⁠https://rdh.tv/ce⁠⁠⁠ Get daily dental hygiene articles at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.todaysrdh.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/⁠⁠⁠Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/⁠⁠⁠Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/⁠

In this episode, we revisit the disappearance of Keeshae Jacobs, a 21-year-old woman from Richmond, Virginia, whose mother, Toni Jacobs, knew from the beginning that something was wrong.Keeshae's case is not just about one missing person investigation. It is about family intuition, delayed urgency, forensic evidence, unanswered questions, and the pain of a mother forced to keep fighting through unimaginable grief. Toni searched for Keeshae while later having to bury her son, DaeVon, and even after a major break in the case, the justice her family deserved still feels incomplete.We walk through Keeshae's life, the day she disappeared, the early police response, the evidence connected to Otis Tucker, his later conviction for the murder of Ashley Fowler in Florida, and the 2024 confession that brought answers without full accountability.This episode also looks at the larger issue of missing Black women and the families who are too often left to advocate, investigate, and demand urgency on their own.Key TopicsKeeshae Jacobs' life, family, and close bond with her mother, ToniWhy Toni knew Keeshae's silence was not normalThe early police response and misconceptions around missing adultsThe role of family intuition in missing person casesOtis Tucker's changing timeline and history of violenceForensic evidence recovered from Tucker's residenceThe emotional impact of DaeVon Jacobs' murder on Toni and her familyHow misinformation, rumors, and scams affect missing familiesMedia disparities in coverage of missing Black womenTucker's later murder conviction in Florida for Ashley Fowler's deathThe 2024 confession, immunity agreement, and why charges were not filedThe difference between answers, closure, and justiceWhat Keeshae's case reveals about urgency, accountability, and advocacy00:23 - Why Keeshae's story is being revisited03:00 - Keeshae's life, family, and bond with Toni08:12 - The night Keeshae was last seen11:21 - Toni's search and the early police response14:40 - Keeshae's last known location and Otis Tucker's timeline17:31 - Forensic evidence and Tucker's violent history19:54 - Delays, missed urgency, and systemic challenges22:11 - Foul play suspected and barriers to prosecution25:55 - DaeVon Jacobs' death and Toni's compounded grief28:38 - Rumors, media coverage, and advocacy for missing Black women29:57 - Tucker's Florida conviction and Ashley Fowler's murder30:56 - The immunity agreement and 2024 confession35:24 - Why charges were not filed36:24 - Toni's fight, grief, and the meaning of justice38:21 - Reflection, listener takeaway, and closing CTAResources & LinksBlack and Missing FoundationNCIC Missing Persons StatisticsRichmond Police DepartmentCBS 6/WTVR reporting on Keeshae JacobsCoverage on Otis Tucker and Ashley Fowler's caseClosing NoteKeeshae Jacobs was loved, known, and missed from the very beginning. Her story is a reminder to listen when families say something is wrong, to share missing person cases with care, and to keep pressure on the systems responsible for responding with urgency.

Following the horrific ramming on Via Emilia, Italian authorities quickly ruled out international terrorism, pointing instead to a severe psychiatric break. However, a crucial legal battle has emerged: the investigating judge recently noted a lack of concrete evidence proving the suspect completely lacked cognitive control during the offense. This episode examines the intricate forensic criteria used to determine criminal responsibility, criminal intent, and whether a psychotic break legally absolves an offender of their actions.

What began as a bitter, multi-year child custody dispute quickly spiraled into a chilling, dark web conspiracy to commit murder. This episode deconstructs how a family allegedly decided it would be cheaper to pay a $14,000 contract on a young father's life than to continue paying for legal fees. We trace the meticulously masked financial transactions and the high-stakes FBI investigation that intercepted the plot right before it could be carried out

While "just the facts" might be one way to ask questions, it's certainly not the ONLY way. And, if you're not careful, your interviewing style could get you all the wrong answers. This week we're joined by Dr. Ray Joslyn to discuss ALL the behavior analytic research there is on forensic interviewing. Is it the way we ask the questions or our responses to answers that influence accuracy the most? Are children or adults the most impacted by misleading statements? And did Scooby Doo really eat that ice cream cone? Are you sure? Hmm...ok, if you say so. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Doepke, K.J., Henderson, A.L., & Critchfield, T.S (2003). Social antecedents of children's eyewitness testimony: A single-subject experimental analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 459-463. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2003.36-459 Sparling, J., Wilder, D.A., Kondash, J., Boyle, M., & Compton, M. (2011). Effects of interviewer behavior on accuracy of children's responses. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 587-592. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-587 Najafichaghabouri, M., Joslyn, P.R., & Preston, E. (2024). Idiosyncratic effects of interviewer behavior on the accuracy of children's responses. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 463-472. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1065 Moon, S.L. Joslyn, P.R. (in press). Effects of adversarial questioning on response accuracy in analog forensic interviews.   If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, the two episode secret code words, and answers to the knowledge check questions to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Matt Ford of The Good Trouble Show breaks down the 64 newly declassified Trump UFO and UAP files with Jordan Flowers and Lester Nare of the Disclosure Foundation. This forensic audit episode provides a detailed frame-by-frame analysis of Pentagon UAP videos, sensor anomalies, and NSA records released under PURSUE. Listeners gain expert insights into whether the government is offering genuine transparency or staging a disclosure stall on national security and unidentified flying objects.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-trouble-show-unidentified-flying-objects-ufo-disclosure--5808897/support.Sponsorship Inquires:  sponsors@thegoodtroubleshow.comSubstack:  https://substack.com/@thegoodtroubleshowLinktree: https://linktr.ee/thegoodtroubleshowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGoodTroubleShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoodTroubleShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/GoodTroubleShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodtroubleshow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodtroubleshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Good-Trouble-Show-With-Matt-Ford-106009712211646Threads: @TheGoodTroubleShowBlueSky: @TheGoodTroubleShow

In a case that intertwines social media fame, family conflict, and alleged criminal intent, TikTok influencer Gabriela “Gabbie” Gonzalez faces serious charges alongside her father and former partner for an alleged conspiracy to murder singer Jack Avery, the father of her child. Prosecutors claim the plot, rooted in a contentious custody dispute, involved attempts to hire a hitman via the dark web, with payments facilitated through cryptocurrency or wire transfers. This story raises profound questions about the intersection of personal grievances, public personas, and the justice system's response to such high-profile allegations.

A quiet workday at a local bottling plant shattered into a nightmare, leaving behind a gruesome scene and a community frozen in fear. This episode retraces the grueling, decades-long investigation that followed as leads dried up and a devastating double homicide turned into a frozen cold case. Listeners will follow the relentless detectives who refused to let the victims be forgotten, tracing the jagged timeline that finally led from a blood-stained floor to a courtroom reckoning.

On a quiet Friday morning in June 2008, an armed intruder entered the Sun Drop Bottling Company in Concord, North Carolina, and brutally murdered office manager Donna Barnhardt and job applicant Darrell Noles in a calculated robbery. For nearly eighteen years, the double homicide remained one of the city's most haunting cold cases, devastating families and challenging investigators. In May 2026, persistent detective work and new forensic leads culminated in the arrest of suspect Johnny Steven Talbert, offering accountability and highlighting the enduring power of forensic persistence and human resilience.

After losing her husband Mike, fifty-five-year-old Marsha Mills found purpose in caring for her two beloved granddaughters and occasionally watching Evan and Noah Shoup, toddlers from her daughter's best friend's family.On May 10th, 2006, that love would destroy her life. After feeding lunch to the four children, Marsha took them outside to play. With her infant granddaughter in her arms, she turned to close the back door when two-year-old Noah fell from the porch to the concrete patio below.The child was unconscious. Marsha moved him inside, called his father, and waited for emergency workers while caring for three other frightened children. When Noah died the next day, Marsha was charged with murder.The case against her was built on medical opinion, not evidence.Detective Larry Hootman, who first investigated the scene, testified it was a "freak accident." He was removed from the case. Detective Michael Goodwin used ultraviolet imaging throughout Marsha's house but found no substances or evidence of violence.No physical evidence. No weapon. No motive.But Dr. Daryl Steiner of Akron Children's Hospital had an opinion.Based on Noah's injuries, Steiner testified the child had been abused. The prosecution's medical examiner agreed, using a doll to demonstrate how Marsha allegedly slammed the toddler repeatedly against surfaces.The defense fought back with science.Biomechanical engineer Dr. Chris VanEe built a replica of Marsha's back porch and used crash test dummies to prove a fall down the steps could cause fatal injuries. Forensic pathologist Dr. John Plunkett testified that Noah's death was "probably accidental" and consistent with Marsha's account.Two experts saying accident. Two saying murder.The jury chose to believe the prosecutors.After five hours of deliberation, they found Marsha Mills guilty of murder. She was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after fifteen years.She remains behind bars today, a grandmother whose only crime was caring for children who weren't her own.VOTE FOR OMR AUSTRALIAN AUDIO AWARDSEARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HEREPatreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What drives a compulsive offender to suddenly alter their signature behaviors and shift target demographics? This episode explores the psychological mechanisms behind "predatory drift," detailing how evolving violent fantasies alter a serial killer's behavioral patterns over time. We dissect the cognitive adaptations, personality disorders, and neural compulsions that allow unhinged predators to modify their hunting methodologies and evade psychological profiling.

A famous crime writer who gets her inspiration from years of working on real cases at the medical examiner's office. That's the story of Patricia Cornwell, the bestselling author of the Kay Scarpetta series. Her new memoir, True Crime, is all about the person behind the thrillers … and it proves that sometimes, life is stranger than fiction. From getting dropped off at the doorstep of one of America's most famous evangelicals to her real forensics experience, Patricia's memoir is an autopsy of her life and the obstacles she overcame to become a world-renowned author. This week, Patricia tells Mattea Roach about her tumultuous childhood, her path to writing and why she injects hope into her crime novels. Liked this conversation? Keep listening:• Meth and murder in rural America• Getting to know Canada's king of suspenseCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

What drives a public figure to cross the line from reality TV fame into the dangerous territory of criminal harassment? We sit down with forensic psychologists to analyze the recent stalking charges against Street Outlaws star David Comstock. From the psychology of control and obsession to the behavioral warning signs of predatory tracking, this episode unmasks the dark reality hidden behind the glamorous facade of television stardom.

After losing her husband Mike, fifty-five-year-old Marsha Mills found purpose in caring for her two beloved granddaughters and occasionally watching Evan and Noah Shoup, toddlers from her daughter's best friend's family.On May 10th, 2006, that love would destroy her life. After feeding lunch to the four children, Marsha took them outside to play. With her infant granddaughter in her arms, she turned to close the back door when two-year-old Noah fell from the porch to the concrete patio below.The child was unconscious. Marsha moved him inside, called his father, and waited for emergency workers while caring for three other frightened children. When Noah died the next day, Marsha was charged with murder.The case against her was built on medical opinion, not evidence.Detective Larry Hootman, who first investigated the scene, testified it was a "freak accident." He was removed from the case. Detective Michael Goodwin used ultraviolet imaging throughout Marsha's house but found no substances or evidence of violence.No physical evidence. No weapon. No motive.But Dr. Daryl Steiner of Akron Children's Hospital had an opinion.Based on Noah's injuries, Steiner testified the child had been abused. The prosecution's medical examiner agreed, using a doll to demonstrate how Marsha allegedly slammed the toddler repeatedly against surfaces.The defense fought back with science.Biomechanical engineer Dr. Chris VanEe built a replica of Marsha's back porch and used crash test dummies to prove a fall down the steps could cause fatal injuries. Forensic pathologist Dr. John Plunkett testified that Noah's death was "probably accidental" and consistent with Marsha's account.Two experts saying accident. Two saying murder.The jury chose to believe the prosecutors.After five hours of deliberation, they found Marsha Mills guilty of murder. She was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after fifteen years.She remains behind bars today, a grandmother whose only crime was caring for children who weren't her own.VOTE FOR OMR AUSTRALIAN AUDIO AWARDSEARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HEREPatreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For decades, two women remained lost to history. Today we follow the investigative journeys that led to two Jane Does, finding their names and finding justice.Thank you to the DNA Doe Project, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, Alta, CBC, High Country News, Forensic Magazine, SF Gate, KGET News, ABC 7, A&E, KEYT News, and Wikipedia for information contributing to today's case.This episode was written by Kira McQueen, edited by John Lordan, and produced by LordanArts.Do you have any comments, or a case you'd like to suggest? You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

After losing her husband Mike, fifty-five-year-old Marsha Mills found purpose in caring for her two beloved granddaughters and occasionally watching Evan and Noah Shoup, toddlers from her daughter's best friend's family.On May 10th, 2006, that love would destroy her life. After feeding lunch to the four children, Marsha took them outside to play. With her infant granddaughter in her arms, she turned to close the back door when two-year-old Noah fell from the porch to the concrete patio below.The child was unconscious. Marsha moved him inside, called his father, and waited for emergency workers while caring for three other frightened children. When Noah died the next day, Marsha was charged with murder.The case against her was built on medical opinion, not evidence.Detective Larry Hootman, who first investigated the scene, testified it was a "freak accident." He was removed from the case. Detective Michael Goodwin used ultraviolet imaging throughout Marsha's house but found no substances or evidence of violence.No physical evidence. No weapon. No motive.But Dr. Daryl Steiner of Akron Children's Hospital had an opinion.Based on Noah's injuries, Steiner testified the child had been abused. The prosecution's medical examiner agreed, using a doll to demonstrate how Marsha allegedly slammed the toddler repeatedly against surfaces.The defense fought back with science.Biomechanical engineer Dr. Chris VanEe built a replica of Marsha's back porch and used crash test dummies to prove a fall down the steps could cause fatal injuries. Forensic pathologist Dr. John Plunkett testified that Noah's death was "probably accidental" and consistent with Marsha's account.Two experts saying accident. Two saying murder.The jury chose to believe the prosecutors.After five hours of deliberation, they found Marsha Mills guilty of murder. She was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after fifteen years.She remains behind bars today, a grandmother whose only crime was caring for children who weren't her own.VOTE FOR OMR AUSTRALIAN AUDIO AWARDSEARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HEREPatreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Criminologist Brent Turvey is the primary source behind "Broken Plea," the new book on the Idaho murders case. He has now been publicly disavowed by the defense team that hired him. Attorneys Ann Taylor, Elisa Massoth, and Bicka Barlow stated they are "appalled" by his media appearances and that he is violating his confidentiality agreement. They specified he was hired solely for crime scene analysis and is speaking on topics outside his scope. The book's own author told NewsNation there is "no smoking gun" and "no secret evidence." This Hidden Killers Week in Review combines two episodes examining the book's claims against the evidentiary record and the psychological portrait of Bryan Kohberger emerging from newly surfaced jail writings.Tony Brueski systematically checked every major allegation. The chain of custody claim that Turvey characterizes as "fabricated"? Moscow's police chief responded that the department uses electronic barcodes, not handwritten logs. The Othram DNA laboratory allegation? Forensic professionals confirmed it as a standard step in genetic genealogy investigation, not evidence of a cover-up. The second-attacker theory? Directly contradicted by Kohberger's own guilty plea as a sole actor — entered with no incentive to shield an accomplice and with a trial date weeks away. The prosecution's case, the defense's internal conflict over its own expert, and Kohberger's decision to plead guilty despite having every argument in this book available to him all point to the same unresolved question.The episodes also examine Kohberger's never-before-published jail letters. He wrote to his dog about alleged telepathic communication. He described "triumphantly ascending" and experiencing "clarity and serenity" from custody. He wrote his sister a letter so clinically detached it resembles academic correspondence. Across all writings, there is no reference to Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, or Ethan Chapin. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott analyzes these writings alongside documented jail behaviors — obsessive handwashing until his skin bled, prolonged showers, and the consistent pattern of watching his own case coverage but switching channels whenever his family appeared.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #BrokenPlea #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CriminalPsychology