Podcasts about investigative

Investigative journalists⁠ ⁠Mandy  Matney⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ — and attorney⁠ ⁠Eric Bland⁠⁠ — discuss the power of victim impact statements in the Bryan Kohberger case.  Kohberger was charged in 2022 shortly after the horrific killings of four Idaho college students, whom he stabbed to death while they slept. His victims' loved ones used the power of their voices to let the court — and the public — know how many lives have been affected by this one man's depravity. Mandy, Liz and Eric discuss the importance of these victim impact statements and — in a case like this one — who these statements are for... Also on today's show, a discussion about the Florence County Sheriff's Office's arrest of a woman who miscarried at 18 weeks and the agency's menacing response to a journalist after she requested the police report on the investigation.

According to a ProPublica report, the IRS is building a system that would share taxpayer data with ICE. Investigative reporter William Turton explains his findings. This week we’ll get a slew of new economic data that could indicate some of the impact of Trump’s tariff strategy. Bloomberg News’s Shawn Donnan joins to discuss what to watch and how the global economy has already changed. The Washington Post uncovered allegations of forced labor in the Brazilian Amazon some decades ago. Rio de Janeiro bureau chief Terry McCoy joins to talk about his reporting and how this story came to light. Plus, a gunman killed multiple victims in Manhattan including a police officer, Trump contradicted Israel and acknowledged starvation in Gaza, and Minnesota is bringing in health warnings for social-media apps. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

In September 2023, 45-year-old Eleanore "Ellie" Halverson and her mother, Roxanne, drove to a mental health facility in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She was planning to check in for treatment. Outside the entrance, Ellie said goodbye to her mother and daughter, as neither of them were allowed to accompany her inside.Roxanne expected she would hear from her daughter within a few days, once Ellie had settled in and was granted phone privileges. But as time passed with no word, a sense of unease set in. Then she learned that Ellie had never officially checked into the facility, and no one had seen or heard from her. Fearing the worst, Roxanne reported Ellie missing in Grand Rapids.Then, on November 4, Ellie was spotted on surveillance footage in Northhome, MN. Ellie's family believed she was likely with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Geno. Police eventually tracked Geno down in rural Itasca County. He told investigators they had argued one night in early November, and Ellie had stormed off into the freezing Minnesota darkness. That was the last time he claimed to have seen or heard from her.This November will mark two years since Ellie vanished. Her family is still searching, haunted by unanswered questions and desperate for the truth about what really happened that night.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Eleanor “Ellie” Halverson, please contact the Itasca County Sheriff's Office at 218-326-3477. If you wish to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit CrimeStoppersMN.org. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag Reward Fund tip program is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for confidential support 24/7.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Investigative journalist Alex Newman joins the show to expose how AI, transhumanism, and digital surveillance are merging into a global control system. From digital IDs to CBDCs, he warns the world is sleepwalking into a “digital gulag” designed to monitor and manipulate every move.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

The new documentary "Match in a Haystack" follows members of Ukraine's contemporary dance troupe as they prepare for their first performance since Russia invaded. Director Joe Hill and producer & movement director Stefanie Noll discuss the making of a film in a country at war --- and why dance and art matter in a time of crisis. *This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

Pulitzer Prize and Oscar-winning director and journalist Mstyslav Chernov joins to discuss his new documentary, "2000 Meters to Adriivka." The film follows an assault brigade of Ukrainian soldiers fighting to take back control of the small village of Adriivka. "2000 Meters to Adriivka" is in theaters today, and will premiere on PBS later this year.*This episode is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

Investigative journalist, and author of "Your Consent is Not Required" shares his findings on what really goes on in psychiatric detention.More Rob Wipond: https://robwipond.com

Investigative reporter Tara Palmeri joins Joanna Coles to dig into the twisted saga of Ghislaine Maxwell—her crimes, her secrets, and why the Trump's Justice Department is knocking at her door. As Maxwell serves 20 years in a Florida prison, new signs point to a potential deal with Trump-era officials. Why now—and what does she know? Palmeri shares chilling victim accounts, unsealed evidence Maxwell wants buried, and fresh questions about whether or not she could still reveal long held details to authorities. From Prince Andrew to Alan Dershowitz, the web of powerful men around Maxwell remains tangled. And around MAGA world, a shocking new chant is gaining steam: “Free Ghislaine.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigative firebrand Laura Loomer details her undercover work exposing the Clinton campaign, her ban from social media, and how she became a trusted intel source in Trump circles. From Project Veritas to political controversy, Loomer explains how she still breaks stories from the inside.

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Investigative journalists and True Sunlight Podcast co-hosts  Mandy  Matney and Liz Farrell — and attorney Eric Bland — (reluctantly) discuss the latest (and perhaps most pathetic and reaching) strategy from Dick Harpootlian in his quest to get Alex Murdaugh's murder charge overturned. Cousin Eddie's text messages to Alex! Messages that literally don't help Alex's case one bit.  Also on the show … why is the legacy media helping Russell Laffitte advertise his Palmetto State Bank stock?  Plus listeners are outraged by the 2024 recording of South Carolina assistant attorney general Heather Weiss telling Scott Spivey's family why she “can't” charge Weldon Boyd and Bradley Williams with killing Scott. And they should be!  Mandy, Liz and Eric talk about why the prosecution's reasons for not charging Boyd and Williams are weak, ill-informed and dishonest and why the citizens arrest law in South Carolina would even apply in this case.  ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References “New text messages fuel Alex Murdaugh's push for new trial” - Fox News, July 15, 2025

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Last week, you learned about Jonathan Hoang, his quiet and structured life, and how he disappeared from his family's home in Arlington, Washington, at the end of March 2025. On the evening of March 30, Jonathan asked to sleep in the downstairs guest bedroom because the sound of the treadmill was bothering him. In hindsight, a few details from that conversation were slightly unusual, but nothing raised alarm. By the next morning, everything had changed. His mother went to wake him for school and found that Jonathan was gone. His iPad and headphones were missing, but his phone and jacket, which he never left home without, were still in the house.Search teams combed the neighborhood and nearby areas. Surveillance footage was gathered from neighbors, but Jonathan was not visible on any of the cameras. No one reported seeing him, and no physical trace of Jonathan was ever found. As time passed, his family began to believe he was not just lost, but that someone may have taken him.Since Jonathan has autism and is considered an endangered missing person, his family expected law enforcement to treat the case with urgency. Instead, they encountered one obstacle after another. They continued searching, but much of the work fell on them and members of the community who offered support without having access to the tools or authority that law enforcement holds.At the center of all this is a disconnect. Jonathan's family is certain he could not have simply walked away and started a new life. He needed daily support and structure. Yet from their perspective, law enforcement seems to have built a narrative that he did exactly that.This week, we will examine what happened after the initial searches ended, the investigation, the community response, and a recent development that has brought new hope, possible sightings of Jonathan in Kirkland, Washington.You can follow the family's search efforts on social media at Help Us Find Jonathan Hoang - Endangered & Missing Person.A $100,000 reward is currently available for information. If you see Jonathan, please call 911. If you have any information about the disappearance of Jonathan Hoang, contact the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office at 425‑388‑3393 or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or use the P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Type 4 is the Romantic IndividualistType 5 is the Investigative ThinkerThis week we bring back a guest couple from our talk about adoption November of 2023, Eric and Holli Kounce. We know you will be challenged and encouraged by this insightful conversation. We can be reached at marriageunfiltered@yahoo.comOr on Instagram at Marriage_Infiltered_PodcastWe hope to hear from you! Marriage Unfiltered is an independent podcast hosted by The Carters and the Fields. This podcast is not affiliated with Stonegate Fellowship in Midland, TX

Investigative journalism reveals US Marshals hold only 29K Bitcoin, not 200K as widely believed. We explore the difference between seized vs forfeited assets and why government Bitcoin tracking is so confusing.Charlie and Colin dive deep into investigative journalism that reveals the US government's Bitcoin holdings are far more complex than anyone realized. After a $10K bounty led to a FOIA request, we discovered the US Marshals Service holds just 29,000 Bitcoin - not the 200,000 widely reported. We explore seized vs forfeited assets, government custody practices, and why Senator Lummis got it wrong.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• US Marshals hold 29,000 Bitcoin worth $3.4B• Arkham shows 198,000 Bitcoin for US government• US sold 195,000 Bitcoin for $366.5M total• Bitfinex hack involved 94,000 seized Bitcoin• Government peak holdings: 237K Bitcoin (2022)• $10K bounty offered for Marshal dataTimestamps:00:00 Start00:47 Lola investigates05:27 29k BTC11:03 Politicians enter the chat17:47 Government custody providers-

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slams a proposed immigration bill backed by a Republican congresswoman, making clear the White House will not support any form of amnesty. Radical NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani receives a frosty reception in Washington, with some top Democrats avoiding public support amid concerns over antisemitism and far-left policies. Investigative journalist Margot Cleveland unveils a leaked memo exposing anti-Trump bias among top federal judges, including DC Chief Judge James Boasberg.Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.comLean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code MK20 for 20% off 

Guest host Jefferey Jaxen is joined by Dr. Pete Chambers, John Chase Taylor, and disaster recovery expert Steve Slepcevic to unpack the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. Geoengineering researcher Jim Lee weighs in on the controversial debate around weather modification.The Jaxen Report dives into Congress's vaccine injury hearings, a new JAMA study showing a rise in chronic childhood illness, RFK Jr.'s defunding of GAVI, the FDA's mixed messaging on myocarditis and Moderna approval for kids, and growing concerns over fluoride, PFAS, and other hidden toxic exposures.Investigative journalist Alex Newman closes out the show with a deep dive into the rapid advance of AI, the transhumanist agenda, and the global control systems driving this digital transformation.Guests: Dr. Pete Chambers, Steve Slepcevic, John Chase Taylor, Jim Lee, Alex NewmanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Writer's Voice: compelling conversations with authors who challenge, inspire, and inform Episode Summary Today, a double episode on press freedom under siege. Investigative journalist and author Will Potter joins us to talk about Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable. It's a powerful exposé of how the agriculture industry attacks journalism to … Continue reading Exposing Hidden Agendas: Will Potter on Factory Farm Secrecy & Project Censored on Press Freedom Under Siege →

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell can't wrap their heads around the patchwork logic behind the South Carolina Attorney General's Office's decision not to file charges against North Myrtle Beach businessman Weldon Boyd and his friend, Bradley Williams — the two men responsible for killing 33-year-old Scott Spivey in September 2023. And there's a reason why Mandy and Liz can't grasp it … it's because the so-called logic is absurd.  In April 2024, assistant attorney general Heather Weiss met with Scott's family — including his mother, Deborah, and his sister, Jennifer Spivey Foley — to explain her reasoning in deciding against pursuing a criminal case against Weldon and Bradley.  The meeting exposed just how little Heather Weiss understood the case — specifically the evidence that she appears not to have taken a look at…In today's episode, Mandy and Liz take a closer look at what went down at that meeting and why the Attorney General's Office seemed to do its very best to find a nice and soft landing spot for Weldon and his friend.  Let's dive in!

Investigative reporters journey into the darkest part of the dark web in pursuit of a child pornographer. We'll go back to our November 25, 2019 review of “Hunting Warhead” from CBC Podcasts and Norwegian newspaper VG.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "HUNTING WARHEAD" BEGIN IN THE FINAL FIVE MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.

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Is the Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell set to leave his position as chair? While President Trump can't fire the Federal Reserve chair, chatter in D.C. suggests an open position may be coming sooner rather than later. Glenn lays out why Jerome Powell's job suddenly appears to be in jeopardy. While the Genius Act has parts that seem beneficial, Glenn warns that the bill could easily lead to the implementation of a central bank digital currency. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) joins to discuss the bill and how conservative politicians like him are fighting back. Chip also lays out his thoughts on the Epstein files and offers his advice on how the Trump administration should handle the matter going forward. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) joins to discuss the status of the DOGE cuts, which include the defunding of NPR and PBS. Why do Republicans never prioritize cutting unnecessary government spending? Glenn and Jason go through an older chalkboard of Glenn's, which outlines how a full-blown trust implosion is created. Investigative reporter Steve Robinson joins to discuss the Chinese cartels that are running rampant in Maine. Could these cartels spread to other states? Glenn and Jason further discuss how Trump can get Jerome Powell removed from the Federal Reserve.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Fleischman (author of the So, Does It Matter? Substack) joins Will for a conversation about Gavin Newsom's bizarre engagement with conservative podcaster Shawn Ryan -- in which guns are good, transgenderism is a lost cause, nuclear power is lifesaving, and he's a border hawk. Bonus track: Investigative reporter Kenneth Schlapp's update on California wildfires. Music by Metalachi.Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCAShow Notes:Jon Fleischman: “So, Does It Matter?” Cracks in the Golden State: California's Political Landscape Is ShiftingGov. Newsom, protesters target JD Vance with his family as they visit DisneylandMother Jones editor ripped as ‘soulless ghoul' for attack on JD Vance, kids after Disneyland tripFour hours inside Newsom's headNewsom talks AI, Epstein files and immigration in 4-hour podcastRioters Obstruct California Cannabis Farm Raid, Disrupting Rescue of Illegal Immigrant MinorsICE's California weed-farm raid shows why we need mandatory E-VerifyFederal judge halts indiscriminate immigration stops in Los Angeles and beyondReparations bill, amid headwinds, could skirt California's affirmative action banA racialist leader is ousted in Los AngelesHayward, Alameda County officials propose Russell City reparations fundRizzotti Advised to Recuse From Burbank Landlord-Tenant IssuesOrange County's $649 million trolley to nowhereKenneth Schlapp, Center SquareCA data: Just one Palisades brush clearance before fireCalifornia fire season kicks off with a blazing bang

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Investigative journalists and True Sunlight Podcast co-hosts Mandy  Matney and Liz Farrell — and attorney Eric Bland — are back at it, discussing the latest in crime, corruption and the courts.    In today's episode Mandy and Eric share an update in the Stephen Smith case, plus their stories from the very successful walk held over the weekend in Hampton, South Carolina, after the 10th anniversary of Stephen's death.  The event gathered over 120 people to walk in person and virtually raising over $12,000 for Stephen Smith's scholarship and investigation funds.  Seeing Sandy happy and meeting the new Agent in charge of Stephen's case is entirely encouraging.  Also on the show, we're looking at what went down last week in the Scott Spivey wrongful death case.  Plus Mandy and Liz ask Eric to explain South Carolina's citizens' arrest law, which is what Attorney General Alan Wilson's office used to as an argument against charging Weldon and Bradley.  And finally, Russell Laffitte and Alex Murdaugh will be celebrating a reunion this fall. Find out why to today's jam-packed show! ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Beth Braden's FB Post about “Walking with Stephen” Event

Days after Bryan Kohberger admitted to murdering four University of Idaho students, a new book about the case has been released along with a docuseries on Prime Video. Investigative journalist Vicky Ward teamed up with author James Patterson to investigate the case in "The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy." Ward conducted more than 300 interviews and reveals new details from friends and family of the victims and law enforcement close to the case. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy talks with Ward in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CRIMEFIX at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/crimefixHost:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest: Vicky Ward https://www.instagram.com/vpjw_/Producer:Jordan ChaconCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Long gone are the days when the Escobar family had to spend $2,500 a month on rubber bands to hold the cash they earned trading cocaine.Now, the invention of cryptocurrency has made money launderers' life a whole lot easier—or has it?Investigative journalist Geoff White joins Paul Amery and Timur Yunusov in the latest episode of Unseen Money to discuss:Why a New York crypto money laundering case is attracting such close attentionHow technology has changed the business of crimeCryptocurrency mixers and decentralised financeNorth Korea and the Axie Infinity hackThe ugly mix of organised crime, state sponsorship and espionageSanctions regimes, cryptocurrency stablecoins and dollar hegemonyHackers, social media and money launderingWho will run the world's digital money?

Twenty-one-year-old Jonathan Hoang disappeared from his home in Arlington, Washington, sometime between the evening of Sunday, March 30, and the early morning hours of Monday, March 31, 2025.On the night of March 30, Jonathan asked his father if he could sleep in the downstairs guest room, saying the sound of the treadmill was bothering him. A short while later, he returned to say he wasn't feeling well and asked to stay home from school the next day. His father suggested waiting to see how he felt in the morning. Around 8 PM, Jonathan told his dad he was heading to bed downstairs. It was a small deviation from routine that was odd, but not alarming. The next morning, Jonathan's mother went to wake him for school and found that Jonathan was gone.Jonathan is on the autism spectrum and lived a quiet, structured life. He spent most of his time at home with his family or at school, where he was enrolled in a transitional program for young adults designed to help them build independent living skills and prepare for work.Jonathan was a creature of habit, and his routines brought him comfort. One of those routines was walking the same path through the neighborhood, always wearing the same jacket with a hood, even on the hottest days. That jacket became a part of how neighbors recognized him. But on the morning his mother discovered he was missing, the jacket was still inside the house. The items missing along with him were his iPad and earbuds. He left behind his phone, his beloved jacket, and every indication of routine.His family called the police immediately. Search and rescue teams canvassed the area, and neighbors helped in the effort. Despite extensive early searches, no sign of Jonathan was ever found. Months have passed since Jonathan disappeared, and his family continues to search and to fight for answers.You can follow the family's search efforts on social media at Help Us Find Jonathan Hoang – Endangered & Missing Person on Facebook.There is currently a $100,000 reward for information. If you see Jonathan, please call 911 immediately.If you have any information about the disappearance of Jonathan Hoang, please contact the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office at 425-388-3393 or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through the P3 Tips App, where tips may remain anonymous.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Investigative journalist James Corbett joins the program to explore one of the most urgent and profound questions of our time: What does it mean to be human in the age of AI and transhumanism?We examine historical turning points—like the invention of the Gutenberg press, which revolutionized access to knowledge but was fiercely suppressed by those in power. We also draw powerful parallels to today's digital age, where the internet once promised liberation but is now increasingly policed and censored. From the war on free expression to the rise of artificial intelligence and bio-digital convergence, we discuss the threats—and opportunities—that lie ahead. Can we maintain our sovereignty of thought, mind, and soul in an era of accelerating technological control?Purchase his book or follow James Corbett @ https://CorbettReport.com

Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

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It's getting weird out there—and not just because of the Summerween decorations! In this festive and freaky episode, Jim and Dar dive headfirst into some of the strangest and most fascinating paranormal stories making headlines. Investigative journalist Ross Coulthart reveals shocking new details about the infamous Tic Tac UAP footage, while mysterious black goo discovered on a Cleveland ship may be a never-before-seen life form. Meanwhile, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna stirs up debate with a cryptic tweet linking UAPs and angels. Also this week: strange ball lightning flashes in Alberta, archaeologists are baffled by some very large Roman-era shoes, and Khloé Kardashian shares her own spooky encounters. Plus, what's up with Nessie's mysterious “lumps”? And as Summerween gains popularity, we explore how the spooky season is making a splash in the middle of July with booming sales, parties, and haunted happenings. All this and more on this episode! ***Join Jim, Dar, and special guests on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT for a special Summerween LIVESTREAM also commemorating the 20th year anniversary of The Paranormal Podcast! Stay Tuned for more details! *** Join Jim's NEW Virtual Campfire group at virtualcampfiregroup.com Thanks for listening/watching and please spread the word about the show! PHOTO CREDIT: Niagara66 via Wikipedia (Mansfield Reformatory) LINKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmxyApOGPCA https://needtoknow.today/ https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/07/mysterious-life-form-found-on-ship-that-docked-in-cleveland.html https://decrypt.co/329029/us-politicians-tweet-revives-cultural-debate-uaps https://globalnews.ca/news/11272805/alberta-storm-lightning-ball-video-july/ https://www.sciencealert.com/ancient-roman-bigfoot-unusually-large-shoes-puzzle-archaeologists https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/us-showbiz/khloe-kardashian-shares-ufo-sighting-35517169 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c335rr1enelo https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14881675/Nessie-hunters-truth-Bombshell-monster-loch.html https://www.today.com/video/summerween-craze-kicks-off-spooky-season-months-early-242521157699 https://www.mrps.org/our-story/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ruth Egnoski's story was difficult to piece together. Between fragmented newspaper archives and fading memories, there were gaps we feared might never be filled. We couldn't even determine what year Ruth had disappeared.We had submitted records requests to the Delavan Police Department, but at the time we produced the episode, we had received no response. Given the uncertainty and the reality that some departments never respond, despite open records laws requiring them to do so, we decided to move forward with the story.Then, less than a month after the episode aired, we were stunned to receive a large police file from the Delavan Police Department. The documents inside answered many of the lingering questions we'd had just weeks earlier, and what we found was shocking.If you have any information about the disappearance of Ruth Egnoski, please contact the Delavan Police Department at 262-728-6311.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Sometime between the summer of 1964 and 1966, a young woman named Ruth Egnoski vanished from Delavan, Wisconsin. The exact year is unclear, but she would have been between 18 and 20 years old at the time. Her family says they reported her missing to local police, but no search was ever conducted. A private investigator later claimed Ruth had boarded a bus to Chicago.Then, strange clues began to surface. In the 1970s, Ruth's Social Security card mysteriously appeared in the office of a local school custodian. In the 1980s, luggage was found hidden in the ceiling of the same custodian's office, and that custodian just so happened to be Ruth's stepfather.Could these discoveries point to a chilling connection? The case heated up briefly but eventually cooled off again. Today, Ruth Egnoski's disappearance remains unsolved.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Ruth Egnoski, please call the Delavan Police Department at 262-728-6311.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2019, Australian man Brenton Tarrant carried out two deadly mosque shootings in New Zealand, live-streaming the attack and claiming to be a "lone actor" driven by white supremacist beliefs. Investigative reporter Joey Watson questions that label in his new six-part podcast The Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor. He joins us on this episode to share what he uncovered while retracing Tarrant's path online and around the globe.The Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor is available on the LiSTNR app. You can listen to the first episode here.You can watch the video version of this podcast here.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: Joey WatsonExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their in-depth, real-time reporting on the Scott Spivey shooting case (aka the Horry County Police Department public corruption case).  On this week's episode: Was Heather Weisz from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson's office working as a prosecutor or Weldon Boyd and Bradley William's free defense attorney?  Also on the show, the first part of True Sunlight's deep dive into the so-called star witness for Weldon and Bradley. Other than Weldon, Witness No. 1 is the only other person who called 911 to report Scott for driving erratically and allegedly pointing a gun at people. Does Witness No. 1's account hold up after looking at the evidence? Photos taken by the shooters, surveillance footage, Weldon's recorded calls, body camera footage and a second by second breakdown of what happened on Camp Swamp Road tell a different story.  Plus! We're sharing part of our Premium Dive on Jury Duty from LUNASHARK Librarian Kate Thomas. Kate's episode is chock-full of info on why Jury Duty is so important, though flawed at times, and also features an interview with Jim and Meredith Bannon from the Bannon Law Group - our first advertisers and our besties.   Learn more about Premium Membership at lunashark.supercast.com to get more Premium bonus episodes like the Corruption Watchlist, Girl Talk, and Soundbites that help you Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight.  Let's dive in!

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell of True Sunlight Podcast sit down with Sarah Turney, the creator of “Voices for Justice” podcast, to talk about the latest in her sister's case and Sarah's fight for answers.  In 2001, Alissa Turney was just 17 years old when she disappeared on her last day of junior year in Phoenix, Arizona. Sarah and Alissa's father, Michael, told police that Alissa had run away from home. The police believed him — and for years, so did Sarah, who was only 12 at the time of Alissa's disappearance and thought she had the best father ever.  Around the time Michael Turney was indicted for unlawful possession of unregistered destructive devices (IE… bombs and manifestos), Sarah began to question who her father really was but it wasn't until she saw her sister's case file that she truly started connecting the dots…  Mandy and Liz have an in-depth conversation with Sarah about the genesis of how she came to suspect her father in her sister's disappearance and what she's learned about criminal investigations, the power of true crime media and the importance of amplifying the voices of victims and their families in their own searches for justice.  ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Sarah Turney on Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, & TikTok Sarah's Podcast - “The Voices of Justice” - First season is dedicated to Alissa's case “Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney” on AppleTV “Missing girl's stepdad gets 10 years in union hall bomb plot” - East Valley Tribune, Sept 28, 1010 “Grand Jury Indictment Returned on Michael Turney for 2nd Degree Murder in Death of Alissa Turney” - Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Aug 20, 2020 “An Arizona man was cleared in his stepdaughter's disappearance. His son is convinced he's guilty.” - NBC News, Dec 1, 2023 “20/20 ‘Since You've Been Gone' Preview - The case of missing Arizona teen Alissa Turney” video - ABC News, Sept 16, 2023 “Michael Turney sues for $300,000 over arrest for killing stepdaughter” - Phoenix New Times, Jan 24, 2024 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ also get access to episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more and join with Promo Code "COJ25" for your first month free! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lunasharkmerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What We're Buying... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/COJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   |   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   |   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/theericbland.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/theericbland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIKTOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUNscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/3KBM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@lunasharkmedia.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the course of just one month, President Gerald Ford survived two attempts on his life. The first attempt was on September 5th, 1975, when a follower of Charles Manson tried to shoot him at close range. The second attempt was just seventeen days later, by an unassuming housewife named Sara Jane Moore.   Investigative journalist and author Geri Spieler discusses the thrilling case, as well as her correspondence with Moore herself, as detailed in her book, Housewife Assassin. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the past two weeks, you've heard the story of David Shier, who vanished from Trinidad, Colorado, in February 2022, and the exhaustive search that followed. Despite the urgency, no clues surfaced. Dave's family was forced to reexamine every detail, lead, and possibility.On the morning of Dave's disappearance, he asked his wife to drive him to meet someone about a property. But who was that person? Why was his truck parked oddly, so unlike him? And what about the neighbor's report of a white truck at the house around the time he disappeared?From the beginning, Dave's loved ones felt law enforcement had dismissed his case as a medical emergency, simply an older man who had wandered off and passed away. However, for the family, when they didn't find him during the searches, they believed he deserved a thorough investigation.The last confirmed sighting was a trail camera image of Dave walking away from his home. For more than a year, the case stayed cold. Then, something unexpected happened. A grave was opened in Starkville Cemetery. It was supposed to contain one man, who had also been missing, but inside were two bodies.The coroner claimed both were buried in 2019, well before Dave vanished, but the man who performed the exhumation, a seasoned professional, said the second body seemed too intact to have been in the ground that long. That stopped the Shier family in their tracks.Dave's wife watched the exhumation footage and couldn't shake the bad feeling that overcame her when she noticed the outline of legs in a body bag that looked familiar. Could it be Dave? Could he have been buried without anyone telling his family?No matter who the second body was, what was unfolding at the cemetery disturbed the family deeply. The secrecy, inconsistencies, and lack of care were unacceptable. They believed no one should be buried without dignity, and no family should be left in the dark. So the Shiers acted, fighting for truth, transparency, and change.Last week, you heard how the Colorado Bureau of Investigation opened an inquiry into what happened in Las Animas County. This week, we take you inside that investigation, what it uncovered, how it ended, and where it leaves the Shier family now on their quest for answers.If you have information about the disappearance of David Shier, please contact the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office at 719-846-2211.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barry Morphew is an accused killer who faces charges for the disappearance and murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. While he was just arrested--he has a five year history of rage, emotional outbursts and speaking out publicly about what is was like to find out about his wife's affair. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #true crime. In this episode, STS digs into Barry Morphew's past plus we share more true crime stories in this Friday special. STS's Emmy-award host Joel Waldman is joined by fan favorite STS #BestGuests: Legendary Detective Fil Waters Retired FBI Agent Scott Duffey Barry Morphew has been re-arrested and indicted on first‑degree murder charges in the death of his wife Suzanne Morphew, who vanished on Mother's Day 2020 in Colorado. Prosecutors allege Barry used a powerful animal tranquilizer known as BAM (Butorphanol, Azaperone, Medetomidine)—the only legally prescribed user in the area—to drug Suzanne, whose remains were discovered in a shallow grave in September 2023 with BAM traces in her bones. Investigative breakthroughs include detailed cell‑phone data, truck telematics, surveillance footage showing Barry discarding items in trash cans, and tranquilizer equipment found in the marital home. The couple's troubled marriage—including Suzanne's secret affair and discussions of divorce—adds context to the charges. As this high‑stakes true‑crime saga unfolds, with Barry held on a $3 million bond and awaiting extradition from Arizona, the case draws national attention to Colorado cold case murders and animal tranquilizer homicide.⸻ #Support the show:All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSTS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast#barrymorphew #suzannemorphew #truecrimecommunity #murdermystery #trial #crimenews #funfriday #stsnation

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have had enough with mainstream media. After a South Carolina judge dismissed Michael Colucci's murder charge last week in the strangulation death of his wife in 2015, Mandy and Liz noticed a trend … members of the media seemed to be deviating from the facts of the case in favor of carefully coddling Michael by pushing his narrative for him.  But for Sara-Lynn Colucci, they did no such thing. Instead they were careless with their words and grossly mischaracterized what her state of mind was in the weeks leading up to her death. After a special episode of Cup of Justice this week with Sara-Lynn's daughter, Bishop Venters, in her first public interview, the mission became clear. Bishop is ready to fight for justice for her mom. And she's going to need an army behind her to get S.C Attorney General Alan Wilson to focus on his job and present Michael's case to the grand jury again for a reindictment.  Also on today's show, we found YET ANOTHER moment on Horry County Police Department body cameras where Weldon Boyd got help from an officer at the crime scene with Scott Spivey's body sitting 30 yards away, shot to death by Weldon and his buddy Bradley Williams.  We're diving deep into assembling the timeline… Lots to cover so let's dive in!

A week after the shocking dismissal of Michael Colucci's 10-year-old murder charge because of prosecutorial misconduct on the behalf of SLED and the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, Bishop Venters — the daughter of Sara-Lynn Moore Colucci, whom Michael is accused of strangling to death in May 2015 — says she's ready to fight for a new trial.  Bishop, whose biological father died under tragic circumstances a few years earlier, was about 8 years old when Michael, her mother's new husband, adopted her. She was just 11 when Michael told her that her mother had died in an accident.  After her mother's death, Bishop says Michael and his mother Doris kept her away from her maternal grandparents, telling her they were bad people. She would later learn that her grandparents were suing for custody of her. And after Michael's arrest, Michael abandoned his adopted daughter and moved to the beach, leaving Bishop in the care of Doris and her husband Ivo, where Bishop wasn't allowed to speak about or show emotion about her mother's death.  Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell sat down with Bishop to talk about what life was like before and after her mother's death, what she thinks happened the day Sara-Lynn died, her thoughts on the judge's decision last week as well as her strong conviction to continue her grandparents' fight for justice.    ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References “Urge SC Attorney General to PRIORITIZE the Re-Indictment of Michael Colucci” - Change.org Petition About Childhood Trauma from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Last week, in Part 1 of David Shier's story, you heard about his sudden and unexplained disappearance from Trinidad, Colorado, on February 11, 2022. Dave's wife recalled that he asked her to drive him somewhere because a person had called about a property. She didn't know more than that, but Dave was frustrated with her because she already had plans to run errands for one of their daughters. She last saw him around 11 AM, and when she returned later that afternoon, Dave was missing.When Dave didn't return and no one had heard from him, his family reported him missing. Given his age and the unusual circumstances, law enforcement took the case seriously and launched immediate search efforts. A snowstorm that night forced them to pause, but searches resumed the following morning and continued for months, even years.Clues began to surface: the unusual positioning of Dave's truck, and a report of a white vehicle spotted near the home. Then came a crucial discovery, a neighbor's trail camera footage, which law enforcement initially overlooked due to technical limitations. The neighbor eventually found an image of Dave walking away from the property around noon on the day he vanished. That footage is the last known sighting of him.Despite extensive efforts, no trace of Dave was found, and the case went cold. Then, more than a year later, there was a strange twist in the case when the local coroner came under fire after the body of a man was exhumed, a man who had been considered a missing person for several years, and they found two bodies inside the grave where there was only supposed to be one. Suddenly, David Shier's case was back in the spotlight, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation launched a broader inquiry into potential misconduct in Las Animas County.In this episode, we follow the strange and disturbing developments that brought new attention to Dave's case, and explore the question: could he be the second person buried in that grave?If you have any information regarding the disappearance of David Shier, please contact the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office at 719-846-2211.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have spent the past year preparing for Charleston-area good ole boy Michael Colucci to be tried again for the 2015 murder of his wife, Sara-Lynn Moore Colucci.  Twice a retrial was scheduled. And twice it didn't happen. On Tuesday, after the jury had been seated, South Carolina Judge Roger M. Young quashed the indictment of Colucci and dismissed what was to be a two-week trial and the end of what had become the oldest open murder case in the state. For 10 years, Sara-Lynn's family, including her mother and her only daughter, Bishop, who was a child at the time her mother died, have had to sit silently time and time again as the justice system continued to fail them. What didn't help matters? Original prosecutor and current public official Megan (Burchstead) Burleson's surly and defensive behavior on the stand on Tuesday…