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Tony Mattivi, Kansas Bureau of Investigations on First Ever Blue Alert in Kansas | 6-4-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Saturday! Guest Scott Schwab, Kansas Secretary of State and Candidate for Governor 2026, joins to discuss 2025 state legislative session. Discussion of election bills, updates in Sec of State office with technology, governor's race, and more.  Guest Tony Mattivi, Director of Kansas Bureau of Investigations, joins to discuss change in leadership at the federal level with Kash Patel, working with FBI officials, ongoing investigations in Kansas, and more.  Guest US Senator James Lankford, Oklahoma, joins to discuss latest from Washington DC. Discussion of DOGE cuts, wasteful spending in Washington, immigration, budget bills, time change bill, and more. 

For over 36 years, the people of Linwood, Kansas, have been asking the same question… what happened to Randy Leach?If you know anything about the disappearance of Randy Leach on April 15, 1988, in Linwood, KS, or may have seen his car, a 1985 Dodge 600 sedan with Kansas plate LVJ8721, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-572-7463.For more information about Randy and the efforts to find him, please visit InSearchofRandyLeach.com.  To learn more about the other Randy Leach, listen to The Deck's Randall Leach (4 of Hearts, Idaho) You can learn more about The Good segment and even submit a story of your own by visiting The Good page on our website! Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-randy-leach/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Investigator Sarah Cailean is determined to figure out why the Kansas Bureau of Investigation dismissed Jeremy Jones's confession to the murder of Jennifer Judd. Then, DNA results come in – and a phone call reveals important new information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the night of November 20, 1997, 28-year-old Jodie Bordeaux was at home in Powhattan, Kansas, with her husband Shawn. Just before 12:45 am, on what was now the 21st, a car pulled up and started shooting into the house. Jodie, who was six and a half months pregnant, ran to her bedroom for cover but was shot once, killing her instantly. Tragically, Jodie's unborn baby, Jordan Shay, also passed away, leaving Shawn without a wife and child. A thorough investigation ensued and authorities identified a handful of suspects and a motive; however, no arrests have been made. It's been more than 26 years since Jodie was murdered, and investigators are still searching for the person or people responsible... At around 12:40 am on November 21, 1997, Jodie Bordeaux was shot and killed in her home, located just north of Hazelnut Road and 175th Road in Powhattan, Kansas. The person or people responsible used a high-powered, semi-automatic rifle.  Anyone with information in Jodie's case is asked to call the Brown County Sheriff's Department at 785-742-7125 or Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-572-7463.  Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray and Anna Luria SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. Babbel.com/Detective - Get 60% off your Babbel subscription today! 2. FactorMeals.com/Detective50 - Use code DETECTIVE50 for 50% off!

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has released its internal affairs report on Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former forensic scientist whose work has been pivotal in thousands of criminal cases over nearly three decades. The report reveals significant misconduct, raising concerns about the reliability of her testing and prompting a comprehensive review of her casework. Key Findings Anomalies in Woods' work were first detected in September 2023 during a management-initiated research project. This led to an extensive investigation, including third-party scrutiny by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The findings revealed that Woods deviated from standard testing protocols, omitted material facts in official records, and altered or omitted some test results from case files. However, the investigation found no evidence of Woods falsifying DNA matches. “Yvonne ‘Missy' Woods was able to manipulate the DNA testing system. Ultimately, CBI detected Woods' manipulation and removed her from her position,” the CBI stated in a news release on Wednesday. Woods was placed on administrative leave on October 3, 2023, and retired on November 6, 2023, before the investigation concluded. Impact and Costs So far, 654 cases Woods worked on have been questioned, with additional cases from 1994 to 2008 under review. Retesting these DNA samples will cost the state nearly $7.5 million. “Following the discovery of Woods' actions in manipulating DNA analysis data in 2023, CBI is meticulously reviewing all of its testing protocols,” said CBI Director Chris Schaefer. “Not only is Woods' caseload being reviewed, but we are auditing the results of all current and previous DNA scientists to ensure the integrity of the Lab.” Historical Concerns and Oversight Failures The report highlights that concerns about Woods' work date back to at least 2014, when a coworker questioned her testing of evidence and reported it to a technical leader. In 2018, Woods was accused of data manipulation and temporarily reassigned. Despite these concerns, the issues were not escalated to higher authorities, and Woods was reinstated. During her 29-year tenure with the CBI, Woods was involved in several high-profile cases in Colorado, including the investigation of basketball player Kobe Bryant on rape accusations and the murder of University of Colorado student Susannah Chase. “We deeply regret that one of our analysts violated CBI's code of conduct and failed to maintain our high standards,”  Director Chris Schaefer said in the news release. “While the focus of the [Internal Affairs report] addressed Woods' misconduct, we acknowledge that it took too long to detect ongoing intentional manipulation of our Lab system.” In response to Woods' misconduct, the CBI has implemented policy changes to address the vulnerabilities exploited by Woods. An internal review of the results from current and former DNA scientists at CBI-accredited labs statewide is underway to ensure the accuracy and completeness of records. The CBI is also identifying an external vendor to conduct an organizational review to ensure adherence to high standards. The agency maintains that the internal affairs review did not find evidence of Woods falsifying DNA matches or fabricating DNA profiles, but her actions have significantly impacted the integrity of the lab's work. “While the internal affairs review addressed Woods' misconduct, we are in the process of identifying an external vendor to conduct an organizational review to ensure that our forensic services procedures and systems adhere to CBI's high standards,” said Schaefer. Ongoing Criminal Investigation A separate criminal investigation into Woods' actions is being conducted by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. The CBI has stated that to protect the integrity of this ongoing investigation, no further information can be released at this time. As the investigation and reviews continue, the CBI remains committed to restoring trust in its forensic services and ensuring that all testing protocols meet rigorous standards to prevent future misconduct. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has released its internal affairs report on Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former forensic scientist whose work has been pivotal in thousands of criminal cases over nearly three decades. The report reveals significant misconduct, raising concerns about the reliability of her testing and prompting a comprehensive review of her casework. Key Findings Anomalies in Woods' work were first detected in September 2023 during a management-initiated research project. This led to an extensive investigation, including third-party scrutiny by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The findings revealed that Woods deviated from standard testing protocols, omitted material facts in official records, and altered or omitted some test results from case files. However, the investigation found no evidence of Woods falsifying DNA matches. “Yvonne ‘Missy' Woods was able to manipulate the DNA testing system. Ultimately, CBI detected Woods' manipulation and removed her from her position,” the CBI stated in a news release on Wednesday. Woods was placed on administrative leave on October 3, 2023, and retired on November 6, 2023, before the investigation concluded. Impact and Costs So far, 654 cases Woods worked on have been questioned, with additional cases from 1994 to 2008 under review. Retesting these DNA samples will cost the state nearly $7.5 million. “Following the discovery of Woods' actions in manipulating DNA analysis data in 2023, CBI is meticulously reviewing all of its testing protocols,” said CBI Director Chris Schaefer. “Not only is Woods' caseload being reviewed, but we are auditing the results of all current and previous DNA scientists to ensure the integrity of the Lab.” Historical Concerns and Oversight Failures The report highlights that concerns about Woods' work date back to at least 2014, when a coworker questioned her testing of evidence and reported it to a technical leader. In 2018, Woods was accused of data manipulation and temporarily reassigned. Despite these concerns, the issues were not escalated to higher authorities, and Woods was reinstated. During her 29-year tenure with the CBI, Woods was involved in several high-profile cases in Colorado, including the investigation of basketball player Kobe Bryant on rape accusations and the murder of University of Colorado student Susannah Chase.  “We deeply regret that one of our analysts violated CBI's code of conduct and failed to maintain our high standards,”  Director Chris Schaefer said in the news release. “While the focus of the [Internal Affairs report] addressed Woods' misconduct, we acknowledge that it took too long to detect ongoing intentional manipulation of our Lab system.” In response to Woods' misconduct, the CBI has implemented policy changes to address the vulnerabilities exploited by Woods. An internal review of the results from current and former DNA scientists at CBI-accredited labs statewide is underway to ensure the accuracy and completeness of records. The CBI is also identifying an external vendor to conduct an organizational review to ensure adherence to high standards. The agency maintains that the internal affairs review did not find evidence of Woods falsifying DNA matches or fabricating DNA profiles, but her actions have significantly impacted the integrity of the lab's work. “While the internal affairs review addressed Woods' misconduct, we are in the process of identifying an external vendor to conduct an organizational review to ensure that our forensic services procedures and systems adhere to CBI's high standards,” said Schaefer. Ongoing Criminal Investigation A separate criminal investigation into Woods' actions is being conducted by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. The CBI has stated that to protect the integrity of this ongoing investigation, no further information can be released at this time. As the investigation and reviews continue, the CBI remains committed to restoring trust in its forensic services and ensuring that all testing protocols meet rigorous standards to prevent future misconduct. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has released its internal affairs report on Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former forensic scientist whose work has been pivotal in thousands of criminal cases over nearly three decades. The report reveals significant misconduct, raising concerns about the reliability of her testing and prompting a comprehensive review of her casework. Key Findings Anomalies in Woods' work were first detected in September 2023 during a management-initiated research project. This led to an extensive investigation, including third-party scrutiny by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The findings revealed that Woods deviated from standard testing protocols, omitted material facts in official records, and altered or omitted some test results from case files. However, the investigation found no evidence of Woods falsifying DNA matches. “Yvonne ‘Missy' Woods was able to manipulate the DNA testing system. Ultimately, CBI detected Woods' manipulation and removed her from her position,” the CBI stated in a news release on Wednesday. Woods was placed on administrative leave on October 3, 2023, and retired on November 6, 2023, before the investigation concluded. Impact and Costs So far, 654 cases Woods worked on have been questioned, with additional cases from 1994 to 2008 under review. Retesting these DNA samples will cost the state nearly $7.5 million. “Following the discovery of Woods' actions in manipulating DNA analysis data in 2023, CBI is meticulously reviewing all of its testing protocols,” said CBI Director Chris Schaefer. “Not only is Woods' caseload being reviewed, but we are auditing the results of all current and previous DNA scientists to ensure the integrity of the Lab.” Historical Concerns and Oversight Failures The report highlights that concerns about Woods' work date back to at least 2014, when a coworker questioned her testing of evidence and reported it to a technical leader. In 2018, Woods was accused of data manipulation and temporarily reassigned. Despite these concerns, the issues were not escalated to higher authorities, and Woods was reinstated. During her 29-year tenure with the CBI, Woods was involved in several high-profile cases in Colorado, including the investigation of basketball player Kobe Bryant on rape accusations and the murder of University of Colorado student Susannah Chase. “We deeply regret that one of our analysts violated CBI's code of conduct and failed to maintain our high standards,”  Director Chris Schaefer said in the news release. “While the focus of the [Internal Affairs report] addressed Woods' misconduct, we acknowledge that it took too long to detect ongoing intentional manipulation of our Lab system.” In response to Woods' misconduct, the CBI has implemented policy changes to address the vulnerabilities exploited by Woods. An internal review of the results from current and former DNA scientists at CBI-accredited labs statewide is underway to ensure the accuracy and completeness of records. The CBI is also identifying an external vendor to conduct an organizational review to ensure adherence to high standards. The agency maintains that the internal affairs review did not find evidence of Woods falsifying DNA matches or fabricating DNA profiles, but her actions have significantly impacted the integrity of the lab's work. “While the internal affairs review addressed Woods' misconduct, we are in the process of identifying an external vendor to conduct an organizational review to ensure that our forensic services procedures and systems adhere to CBI's high standards,” said Schaefer. Ongoing Criminal Investigation A separate criminal investigation into Woods' actions is being conducted by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. The CBI has stated that to protect the integrity of this ongoing investigation, no further information can be released at this time. As the investigation and reviews continue, the CBI remains committed to restoring trust in its forensic services and ensuring that all testing protocols meet rigorous standards to prevent future misconduct. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

No Labels has No Candidates and is No More | One Suit, Two Suit, Red Suit Defamation Suit Filed against Missouri Lawmakers | Wisconsin Voters Restrict Themselves | Iowa State Senate Favors Chemical Creators over Citizens | Missouri House Speaker Investigation Continues | Tennessee woman sues over abortion access | Kansas Newspaper Raid Investigation Wrapping UpSOURCES: The Missouri Independent, KMBC news, Iowa Capital Dispatch, Kansas Reflector, St Louis Post-Dispatch, and The GuardianSHOW NOTES3 Missouri State Senators Suedhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/04/04/three-missouri-state-senators-sued-for-defamation-over-posts-about-chiefs-parade-shooting/https://www.kmbc.com/article/olathe-kansas-man-wrongly-identified-as-chiefs-parade-shooter-sues-3-missouri-lawmakers/60388311Three Missouri Republicans – including one running for statewide office – are being sued for defamation over social media posts incorrectly identifying a Kansas man as an undocumented immigrant and the shooter at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory celebration.On Tuesday, Denton Loudermill of Olathe, Kansas, filed federal lawsuits against state Sens. Rick Brattin of Harrisonville, Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg and Nick Schroer of Defiance. Loudermill last week filed a similar complaint against U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee. The four lawsuits are almost identical in their allegations against, which involve the lawmakers using social media platforms to repost a photo of Loudermill in handcuffs shortly after the shooting. “The publication of the false representation that plaintiff was an ‘illegal alien' and a ‘shooter' was not made in good faith nor was it made by defendant with any legitimate interest in making or duty to make such assertions,” the lawsuit against Brattin states. Wisconsin Voters Vote To Limit Voting… No Seriouslyhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/04/wisconsin-amendments-harmful-voting-elections?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherWisconsin voters enshrined in the state constitution on Tuesday two amendments that election officials and voting rights advocates worry will hurt election administration in the state.The first bans election offices from accessing private grants – a source of revenue that election officials relied on in 2020 to run elections during the pandemic and have since used to stock voting equipment in polling places.During the 2020 elections, election offices across the country – already chronically underfunded – accessed grants from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, a non-profit organization funded by Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta CEO, and his wife, Priscilla Chan. The grants were doled out with the explicit purpose of funding Covid-19 mitigation in polling places, and election offices used the money for things like personal protective equipment and to set up drive-through, contactless voting. Iowa Senate Says “Suck It Up” to folks hurt by mega corporation chemicalshttps://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/04/02/iowa-senate-votes-to-limit-lawsuits-over-roundup-other-farm-and-lawn-chemicals/A bill that would partially shield the maker of a widely used agricultural and lawn herbicide from lawsuits over its health effects was adopted by the Iowa Senate on Tuesday.Senate File 2412 would protect Bayer against claims it failed to warn people about the potential health effects of Roundup so long as its product is labeled as required by federal regulators.The legislation would apply to all domestic producers of herbicides and pesticides, but eliminating the failure-to-warn claims is part of Bayer's public strategy to “manage and mitigate the risks of Roundup litigation,” according to its website.The company hopes the U.S. Supreme Court decides that the claims are overruled by federal law, which the company predicts “could largely end the Roundup litigation.” But a federal appeals court rejected that argument in February.Bayer says about 167,000 lawsuits have been filed by people who claim their exposure to Roundup caused ailments such as cancer, often non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The herbicide has been used to kill weeds for about four decades. The litigation has cost the company billions of dollars.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has said Roundup's primary ingredient, glyphosate, is not likely to cause cancer in humans and that it poses no health risks “when used in accordance with its current label.” But in 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer determined glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic to humans.”Missouri House Speaker Plocher, Now Candidate for Secretary of State, Narrows Focushttps://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/investigation-of-missouri-s-house-speaker-zeroes-in-on-lobbyist-aides-and-advisers/article_f77bc748-f203-11ee-8b90-d33ac8c58ed3.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterAn investigation of the leader of the Missouri House appears to be focused on his efforts to steer an $800,000 state contract to a software vendor.Meeting for the seventh time since launching a probe into House Speaker Dean Plocher, the House Ethics Committee was expected to take closed-door testimony Wednesday from a handful of aides and advisers.If Plocher appears, it would mark his second time before the bipartisan panel, which has hired an investigator to conduct interviews and help prepare a report outlining any findings.Among those on the schedule is Rod Jetton, whom Plocher hired as his chief of staff last year as the scandal was unfolding. Jetton told the Post-Dispatch Wednesday he was not sure what information the committee wanted from him. Tennessee Woman Sues State Over Abortion Restrictionshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/04/tennessee-abortion-ban?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherJanuary 2023, whenever Kathryn Archer took her young daughter out to the local playground in Nashville, Tennessee, strangers often noticed her visibly pregnant stomach and wanted to make small talk.“When are you due?” they would ask Archer. “Do you know if you're having a boy or a girl?” “Oh, I bet your daughter's so excited to be a big sister.”Archer did not know how to tell them the truth: in early January, Archer's fetus had been diagnosed with several serious anomalies that made a miscarriage likely. If Archer did give birth, her baby could only be treated with surgeries and lifelong help – pain that Archer was unwilling to put a newborn through. Without those surgeries, which the infant might not survive, Archer's baby would die shortly after birth.But due to Tennessee's near-total abortion ban, Archer could not terminate her pregnancy in her home state and, instead, had to wait more than three weeks for an appointment at an out-of-state abortion clinic.“I don't want to confide in a stranger that I'm having to get an abortion because my baby can't survive outside of my womb and I can't get the care that I need as soon as I need it,” Archer recalled thinking. “Those three weeks were really bizarre, challenging, painful – beyond what it needed to be.”Investigation Into Marion Co. Raid That Killed Former Publisher in Kansas Is Winding Uphttps://kansasreflector.com/2024/04/02/colorado-authorities-wrapping-up-investigation-into-marion-police-who-raided-kansas-newspaper/The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is nearly finished with its inquiry into potential criminal activity surrounding the raid on the Marion County Record last year and will turn over findings to special prosecutors later this month, state authorities said Tuesday.The announcement comes a day after the Marion County Record filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking damages for alleged violations of civil rights.Melissa Underwood, a spokeswoman for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, said Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson and Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett would determine whether to file criminal charges against journalists, law enforcement officers or anyone else.  @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

No Labels has No Candidates and is No More | One Suit, Two Suit, Red Suit Defamation Suit Filed against Missouri Lawmakers | Wisconsin Voters Restrict Themselves | Iowa State Senate Favors Chemical Creators over Citizens | Missouri House Speaker Investigation Continues | Tennessee woman sues over abortion access | Kansas Newspaper Raid Investigation Wrapping UpSOURCES: The Missouri Independent, KMBC news, Iowa Capital Dispatch, Kansas Reflector, St Louis Post-Dispatch, and The GuardianSHOW NOTES3 Missouri State Senators Suedhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/04/04/three-missouri-state-senators-sued-for-defamation-over-posts-about-chiefs-parade-shooting/https://www.kmbc.com/article/olathe-kansas-man-wrongly-identified-as-chiefs-parade-shooter-sues-3-missouri-lawmakers/60388311Three Missouri Republicans – including one running for statewide office – are being sued for defamation over social media posts incorrectly identifying a Kansas man as an undocumented immigrant and the shooter at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory celebration.On Tuesday, Denton Loudermill of Olathe, Kansas, filed federal lawsuits against state Sens. Rick Brattin of Harrisonville, Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg and Nick Schroer of Defiance. Loudermill last week filed a similar complaint against U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee. The four lawsuits are almost identical in their allegations against, which involve the lawmakers using social media platforms to repost a photo of Loudermill in handcuffs shortly after the shooting. “The publication of the false representation that plaintiff was an ‘illegal alien' and a ‘shooter' was not made in good faith nor was it made by defendant with any legitimate interest in making or duty to make such assertions,” the lawsuit against Brattin states. Wisconsin Voters Vote To Limit Voting… No Seriouslyhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/04/wisconsin-amendments-harmful-voting-elections?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherWisconsin voters enshrined in the state constitution on Tuesday two amendments that election officials and voting rights advocates worry will hurt election administration in the state.The first bans election offices from accessing private grants – a source of revenue that election officials relied on in 2020 to run elections during the pandemic and have since used to stock voting equipment in polling places.During the 2020 elections, election offices across the country – already chronically underfunded – accessed grants from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, a non-profit organization funded by Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta CEO, and his wife, Priscilla Chan. The grants were doled out with the explicit purpose of funding Covid-19 mitigation in polling places, and election offices used the money for things like personal protective equipment and to set up drive-through, contactless voting. Iowa Senate Says “Suck It Up” to folks hurt by mega corporation chemicalshttps://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/04/02/iowa-senate-votes-to-limit-lawsuits-over-roundup-other-farm-and-lawn-chemicals/A bill that would partially shield the maker of a widely used agricultural and lawn herbicide from lawsuits over its health effects was adopted by the Iowa Senate on Tuesday.Senate File 2412 would protect Bayer against claims it failed to warn people about the potential health effects of Roundup so long as its product is labeled as required by federal regulators.The legislation would apply to all domestic producers of herbicides and pesticides, but eliminating the failure-to-warn claims is part of Bayer's public strategy to “manage and mitigate the risks of Roundup litigation,” according to its website.The company hopes the U.S. Supreme Court decides that the claims are overruled by federal law, which the company predicts “could largely end the Roundup litigation.” But a federal appeals court rejected that argument in February.Bayer says about 167,000 lawsuits have been filed by people who claim their exposure to Roundup caused ailments such as cancer, often non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The herbicide has been used to kill weeds for about four decades. The litigation has cost the company billions of dollars.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has said Roundup's primary ingredient, glyphosate, is not likely to cause cancer in humans and that it poses no health risks “when used in accordance with its current label.” But in 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer determined glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic to humans.”Missouri House Speaker Plocher, Now Candidate for Secretary of State, Narrows Focushttps://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/investigation-of-missouri-s-house-speaker-zeroes-in-on-lobbyist-aides-and-advisers/article_f77bc748-f203-11ee-8b90-d33ac8c58ed3.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterAn investigation of the leader of the Missouri House appears to be focused on his efforts to steer an $800,000 state contract to a software vendor.Meeting for the seventh time since launching a probe into House Speaker Dean Plocher, the House Ethics Committee was expected to take closed-door testimony Wednesday from a handful of aides and advisers.If Plocher appears, it would mark his second time before the bipartisan panel, which has hired an investigator to conduct interviews and help prepare a report outlining any findings.Among those on the schedule is Rod Jetton, whom Plocher hired as his chief of staff last year as the scandal was unfolding. Jetton told the Post-Dispatch Wednesday he was not sure what information the committee wanted from him. Tennessee Woman Sues State Over Abortion Restrictionshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/04/tennessee-abortion-ban?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherJanuary 2023, whenever Kathryn Archer took her young daughter out to the local playground in Nashville, Tennessee, strangers often noticed her visibly pregnant stomach and wanted to make small talk.“When are you due?” they would ask Archer. “Do you know if you're having a boy or a girl?” “Oh, I bet your daughter's so excited to be a big sister.”Archer did not know how to tell them the truth: in early January, Archer's fetus had been diagnosed with several serious anomalies that made a miscarriage likely. If Archer did give birth, her baby could only be treated with surgeries and lifelong help – pain that Archer was unwilling to put a newborn through. Without those surgeries, which the infant might not survive, Archer's baby would die shortly after birth.But due to Tennessee's near-total abortion ban, Archer could not terminate her pregnancy in her home state and, instead, had to wait more than three weeks for an appointment at an out-of-state abortion clinic.“I don't want to confide in a stranger that I'm having to get an abortion because my baby can't survive outside of my womb and I can't get the care that I need as soon as I need it,” Archer recalled thinking. “Those three weeks were really bizarre, challenging, painful – beyond what it needed to be.”Investigation Into Marion Co. Raid That Killed Former Publisher in Kansas Is Winding Uphttps://kansasreflector.com/2024/04/02/colorado-authorities-wrapping-up-investigation-into-marion-police-who-raided-kansas-newspaper/The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is nearly finished with its inquiry into potential criminal activity surrounding the raid on the Marion County Record last year and will turn over findings to special prosecutors later this month, state authorities said Tuesday.The announcement comes a day after the Marion County Record filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking damages for alleged violations of civil rights.Melissa Underwood, a spokeswoman for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, said Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson and Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett would determine whether to file criminal charges against journalists, law enforcement officers or anyone else.  @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Cattle Market Update Smoke Emissions from Prescribed Fire in the Flint Hills Commodity Futures Conference   00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: A cattle market update with Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show. She discusses current market conditions as well as a part of it that is growing fast this year. LMIC.info   00:12:05 – Smoke Emissions from Prescribed Fire in the Flint Hills: Keeping the show rolling is Jayson Prentice with the Kansas Bureau of Air as he explains a recent study he contributed to that looked into smoke emissions from prescribed burning in the Flint Hills. Measuring Smoke Emissions in The Flint Hills ksfire.org   00:23:05 – Commodity Futures Conference: Joe Parcell, director of the Center for Risk Management at K-State, finishes today's show with a preview of the upcoming Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference. AgCon 2024     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Case story:Randy Leach, a 17-year-old from Linwood, Kansas, vanished in the early hours of April 16, 1988, after attending a classmate's high school graduation party. Last seen at the event, where approximately 70 to 150 guests were present, Randy's disappearance remains unsolved despite ongoing investigations by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office. Witnesses reported that Randy was intoxicated during the party, some witness account are of Randy potentially being drugged during the party. In such a state, it's uncertain how Randy Leach would have left the party in his own car. We discussed the main theories about what could have happened Go fund me page - https://www.gofundme.com/f/v9pnsr-in-search-of-randy-leachFurther information sources: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064920605024https://maphub.net/FindRandy/Rahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/229958902081885/permalink/481336876944085/Music:oprahme Background Music by CO.AG MusicContact us at: weeknightmysteries@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

When the trail of a cold case grows as chilling as the breath of the notorious BTK killer, detectives Otis and Gouch seize the opportunity to rewrite history. Join us as we shadow their pursuit amidst Wichita's most haunting enigma, revealing the gamble on DNA advancements that could clinch justice for Vicky Wegherly. With seasoned investigator Landwehr and local journalist Laviana, they piece together the intersections of criminal psychology and a community's shaken sense of safety. Their narratives, fraught with personal sacrifice and a media maelstrom, illuminate the detailed complexities of hunting a predator who revels in eluding capture.A cryptic letter resurfaces old terror, and as Wichita braces for the worst, we uncover the strategy to trap a ghost. Listen to the echoes of a cat-and-mouse game where the Ghostbusters team and the FBI's psychological ploys against BTK set a new stage for capture. The tension is palpable; each move scrutinized, each decision laden with the weight of potential failure or long-awaited triumph. It's a journey into the heart of darkness where the media's pen and the detective's resolve converge in a silent war of wits.As the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Wichita police grapple with the specter of the past, we explore the high-stakes dance between keeping the public informed and safeguarding the integrity of the chase. The inner workings of a task force on the brink of a breakthrough and the personal toll on those who stand as the public face of the pursuit form a narrative as gripping as the investigation itself. This episode isn't just a story—it's an experience that charts the jagged line between terror and tenacity, between the shadows of doubt and the light of potential closure. Support the show

In an episode of 'The Elkhart Tapes', the brutal 1983 murders of a young, expectant couple, Donna and Carson Friend, in Stanton County, Kansas are explored. Cocaine residue found in the couple's car and the implication of a local man, Larry Hackney, pointed towards a drug-related motive. This was further complicated by the involvement of brother-in-law and alleged undercover informant for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Mike Walker. The episode delves into the trial proceedings, focusing on the use of criminal informants, the role of law enforcement agencies and the criticism faced by the KBI. Also scrutinized is the controversial decision to charge Hackney with the murder of the unborn child. In the end, despite Hackney's acquittal, the true perpetrators and the motive for the Friend's murders remain shrouded in mystery.00:04 The Brutal Murder of Carson and Donna Friend01:15 The Trial of Larry Hackney04:01 The Role of Mike Walker in the Case08:08 The Controversial Confession of Larry Hackney09:49 The Legal Debate Over Fetal Rights12:00 The Complex Role of Informants in Law Enforcement14:50 The Criticism of the Investigation17:45 The Impact of Crime on Small Communities19:51 The Enduring Human Spirit in the Face of Tragedy

In an episode of 'The Elkhart Tapes', the brutal 1983 murders of a young, expectant couple, Donna and Carson Friend, in Stanton County, Kansas are explored. Cocaine residue found in the couple's car and the implication of a local man, Larry Hackney, pointed towards a drug-related motive. This was further complicated by the involvement of brother-in-law and alleged undercover informant for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Mike Walker. The episode delves into the trial proceedings, focusing on the use of criminal informants, the role of law enforcement agencies and the criticism faced by the KBI. Also scrutinized is the controversial decision to charge Hackney with the murder of the unborn child. In the end, despite Hackney's acquittal, the true perpetrators and the motive for the Friend's murders remain shrouded in mystery.00:04 The Brutal Murder of Carson and Donna Friend01:15 The Trial of Larry Hackney04:01 The Role of Mike Walker in the Case08:08 The Controversial Confession of Larry Hackney09:49 The Legal Debate Over Fetal Rights12:00 The Complex Role of Informants in Law Enforcement14:50 The Criticism of the Investigation17:45 The Impact of Crime on Small Communities19:51 The Enduring Human Spirit in the Face of Tragedy

On November 21, 1997, at approximately 12:43 AM, Jodie Bordeaux home was assaulted with gunfire leaving the pregnant 28 year old dead. Reports show that Jodie had recently fired an employee from the Golden Eagle Casino, the first casino on the Powhattan reservation. Authorities believe alcohol was a factor. 26 years later distrust between reservation community & law enforcement leave Jodie's case unsolved. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION CALL THE Brown County Sheriff's Department at 785-742-7125 or Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-KS Crime (1-800-572-7463). Trailer @serial_napper https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2015/04/18/family-unsolved-homicide-victim-wants-justice/16631823007/ mostwanted/mw_bordeaux.shtml --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryanne-mccullough/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryanne-mccullough/support

Tom Williams began his career in Law Enforcement as a Arkansas City Police officer before joining the Kansas Bureau of investigation were he worked as an agent for 19 years. Most of those 19 years he was the agent assigned to Iola Kansas. After leaving the KBI. Tom Williams became the sheriff for Allen County. During his time at the sheriff's department, he investigated the Sally Hutton case. He retired from law enforcement in 2013 and became an Allen County Commissioner.

In the evening hours of October 27, 1990, the body of Nelson Louis Jones was found in his bedroom at the family residence located at 101 East Second Street, Hope, Kansas. Investigation revealed that Nelson Jones died as the result of strangulation. A Governor's Reward is being offered in the amount of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and condition of the person or persons responsible for this crime. If you have information on this case call either the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office at 785-263-4081 or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation a 1-800 KS CRIME (1-800-572-7463). 5000 REWARD 5,000.00 Trailer @crypticsouppod https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/mostwanted/mw_njones.shtml https://www.reddit.com/r/coldcases/s/bYYHyijkFX --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryanne-mccullough/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryanne-mccullough/support

The notorious BTK serial killer, who once terrorized Kansas, is once again making headlines. Dennis Rader, the man infamously known for his chilling modus operandi to "bind, torture, and kill," is now considered the “prime suspect” in at least two cold cases, as announced by authorities on Wednesday.    Cold Cases Reopened:    The spark that reignited interest in Rader's potential involvement in additional crimes was the renewed investigation into the 1976 disappearance of Cynthia Kinney in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. This case, having been shelved and revisited intermittently over the decades, saw a resurgence of activity last December.    “With our proximity to Kansas and Wichita, Rader's known territory, it was only prudent to delve deeper into our cold cases," said Osage County, Oklahoma, Undersheriff Gary Upton. “The result was the unearthing of numerous unsolved homicides and missing persons cases that potentially have BTK's fingerprints all over them."    Further compounding the suspicion, another cold case being revisited is the tragic death of Shawna Beth Garber. The 22-year-old's remains were discovered in December 1990 in McDonald County, Missouri. The circumstances of her death were hauntingly familiar: she had been raped, strangled, and restrained with different bindings. Her body, lying undiscovered for nearly two months, was not identified until as recently as 2021.    Rader's Reign of Terror:    Dennis Rader, while maintaining the facade of a city code inspector in Kansas, committed a series of gruesome murders, confessing to 10 killings in the Wichita area between 1974 and 1991. His sinister activities caught up with him in 2005, leading to his arrest. Later that year, Rader was handed 10 consecutive life sentences in prison.    Recent Developments:    In an atmosphere of palpable anticipation, Upton shared limited information about a search conducted near Rader's former property in Park City, Kansas. Described as “items of interest,” these findings will undergo meticulous examination to ascertain their connection to the cold cases. Collaborating with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Upton aims to shed light on the dark corners of Rader's past.    Phil Bostian, the police chief in the Wichita suburb of Park City, mentioned the involvement of public works in the investigation, hinting at the removal of cement and excavation activities.    Rader's Family Cooperates:    In a twist that adds depth to the narrative, Kerri Rawson, Rader's daughter, revealed her collaboration with investigators this summer. Rawson met with her father after years of no communication, suspecting that her father might have concealed items related to the unresolved cases on his property, notably under a metal shed he constructed. This shed, along with Rader's previous residence, has since been razed.    Rawson additionally directed investigators to the location where the family dog was buried. With a mix of hope and trepidation, she expressed her wish to find conclusive answers. "I'm still not 100% sure my dad did commit any more at this point," she remarked. However, in her words, if her father had indeed harmed others, "we need answers."    The Path Ahead:    The renewed interest in Rader's possible involvement in additional crimes highlights the never-ending quest for justice. With investigators leaving no stone unturned, and with cooperation from unexpected quarters, the hope is to finally close the chapter on cases that have haunted families for decades.    These developments remind us that even in the darkest of tales, the pursuit of truth remains relentless. As the story unfolds, communities affected by Rader's heinous acts look forward to a resolution and, perhaps, a sense of closure. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The notorious BTK serial killer, who once terrorized Kansas, is once again making headlines. Dennis Rader, the man infamously known for his chilling modus operandi to "bind, torture, and kill," is now considered the “prime suspect” in at least two cold cases, as announced by authorities on Wednesday.    Cold Cases Reopened:    The spark that reignited interest in Rader's potential involvement in additional crimes was the renewed investigation into the 1976 disappearance of Cynthia Kinney in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. This case, having been shelved and revisited intermittently over the decades, saw a resurgence of activity last December.    “With our proximity to Kansas and Wichita, Rader's known territory, it was only prudent to delve deeper into our cold cases," said Osage County, Oklahoma, Undersheriff Gary Upton. “The result was the unearthing of numerous unsolved homicides and missing persons cases that potentially have BTK's fingerprints all over them."    Further compounding the suspicion, another cold case being revisited is the tragic death of Shawna Beth Garber. The 22-year-old's remains were discovered in December 1990 in McDonald County, Missouri. The circumstances of her death were hauntingly familiar: she had been raped, strangled, and restrained with different bindings. Her body, lying undiscovered for nearly two months, was not identified until as recently as 2021.    Rader's Reign of Terror:    Dennis Rader, while maintaining the facade of a city code inspector in Kansas, committed a series of gruesome murders, confessing to 10 killings in the Wichita area between 1974 and 1991. His sinister activities caught up with him in 2005, leading to his arrest. Later that year, Rader was handed 10 consecutive life sentences in prison.    Recent Developments:    In an atmosphere of palpable anticipation, Upton shared limited information about a search conducted near Rader's former property in Park City, Kansas. Described as “items of interest,” these findings will undergo meticulous examination to ascertain their connection to the cold cases. Collaborating with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Upton aims to shed light on the dark corners of Rader's past.    Phil Bostian, the police chief in the Wichita suburb of Park City, mentioned the involvement of public works in the investigation, hinting at the removal of cement and excavation activities.    Rader's Family Cooperates:    In a twist that adds depth to the narrative, Kerri Rawson, Rader's daughter, revealed her collaboration with investigators this summer. Rawson met with her father after years of no communication, suspecting that her father might have concealed items related to the unresolved cases on his property, notably under a metal shed he constructed. This shed, along with Rader's previous residence, has since been razed.    Rawson additionally directed investigators to the location where the family dog was buried. With a mix of hope and trepidation, she expressed her wish to find conclusive answers. "I'm still not 100% sure my dad did commit any more at this point," she remarked. However, in her words, if her father had indeed harmed others, "we need answers."    The Path Ahead:    The renewed interest in Rader's possible involvement in additional crimes highlights the never-ending quest for justice. With investigators leaving no stone unturned, and with cooperation from unexpected quarters, the hope is to finally close the chapter on cases that have haunted families for decades.    These developments remind us that even in the darkest of tales, the pursuit of truth remains relentless. As the story unfolds, communities affected by Rader's heinous acts look forward to a resolution and, perhaps, a sense of closure. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

After the massacre of the Clutter Family on November 15th, 1959, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation began an intensive probe into the crime. Their search for the killers would result in one of the greatest true crime stories of all time. This episode originally aired in June 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/  Marion County Record newspaper office raided for no real reason other than…that's the question that's now being investigated by the Kansas Fantastic interview with Kansas Reflector editor in chief. Reflector is the Kansas equivalent of the MO independent. https://www.democracynow.org/2023/8/16/marion_county_record_raidIt's a great interview and unpacks all the ridiculousness that led to the Marion police potentially illegal raid of a newspaper.The “criminal matter” was referred to the Kansas Bureau of Investigations (KBI) and also Kris Kobach in a weird position; way to go, Marion Police: https://kansasreflector.com/2023/08/17/kobach-kbi-looking-into-possible-data-breach-in-kansas-newspaper-case/Marion County prosecutor has already withdrawn the charges after it was referred to the KBI:https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/kansas/article278300178.html?ac_cid=DM835277&ac_bid=-579791093So…magistrate judges in Kansas. That's…weird. They don't have to be lawyers to be judges in Kansas? Anyway, no one understands why any judge signed off on the warrant. Late update from a good yahoo news article https://news.yahoo.com/kansas-newspaper-police-raid-warrant-withdrawn-equipment-released-marion-county-record-140050314.htm What Caught Your Eye?RachelSorta related: U.S. backing down on Trump administration's indictment of Julian Assanage maybe:https://theintercept.com/2023/08/14/julian-assange-plea-deal/  And from the always great and indelible James Risen: https://theintercept.com/2023/08/15/marion-county-record-raid/AdamSt. Charles Co. library resolutionhttps://missouriindependent.com/2023/08/15/community-uproar-leads-st-charles-county-to-admonish-library-to-be-non-political/MO supreme court ruling on county standing on health ruleshttps://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2023-07-12/mo-supreme-court-weighs-who-can-appeal-ruling-on-state-health-regulations 

@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/  Marion County Record newspaper office raided for no real reason other than…that's the question that's now being investigated by the Kansas Fantastic interview with Kansas Reflector editor in chief. Reflector is the Kansas equivalent of the MO independent. https://www.democracynow.org/2023/8/16/marion_county_record_raidIt's a great interview and unpacks all the ridiculousness that led to the Marion police potentially illegal raid of a newspaper.The “criminal matter” was referred to the Kansas Bureau of Investigations (KBI) and also Kris Kobach in a weird position; way to go, Marion Police: https://kansasreflector.com/2023/08/17/kobach-kbi-looking-into-possible-data-breach-in-kansas-newspaper-case/Marion County prosecutor has already withdrawn the charges after it was referred to the KBI:https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/kansas/article278300178.html?ac_cid=DM835277&ac_bid=-579791093So…magistrate judges in Kansas. That's…weird. They don't have to be lawyers to be judges in Kansas? Anyway, no one understands why any judge signed off on the warrant. Late update from a good yahoo news article https://news.yahoo.com/kansas-newspaper-police-raid-warrant-withdrawn-equipment-released-marion-county-record-140050314.htm What Caught Your Eye?RachelSorta related: U.S. backing down on Trump administration's indictment of Julian Assanage maybe:https://theintercept.com/2023/08/14/julian-assange-plea-deal/  And from the always great and indelible James Risen: https://theintercept.com/2023/08/15/marion-county-record-raid/AdamSt. Charles Co. library resolutionhttps://missouriindependent.com/2023/08/15/community-uproar-leads-st-charles-county-to-admonish-library-to-be-non-political/MO supreme court ruling on county standing on health ruleshttps://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2023-07-12/mo-supreme-court-weighs-who-can-appeal-ruling-on-state-health-regulations 

   You've heard about the raid on the Marion, KS newspaper by the local police and county sheriff.  Now, after a complete national freak out by liberal media accusing the police of wrongdoing, which is anything but proven at this point, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation has taken over.  Thanks NPR and others, for wasting our tax dollars on a seedy small town case involving a DUI and likely sex scandal.    Trump and 18 others have been indicted in Fulton County, GA for one simple reason... election interference.  Even if convicted in a totally stacked trial, racketeering charges would be appealed and would never, ever hold water.  So why is the DA, who sloppily (and maybe illegally) leaked the info, doing all this?  She wants a mugshot and a tv trial to ruin the election for Trump.     Chris Jones is likely just days away from reporting to the Chiefs practice facility at Arrowhead after holding out has already cost him $2.9 million to charity.  This is sooooo stupid.     Brady Singer took a no hitter and a 5-0 lead into the 7th inning last night at the K but after horrible managing and even worse bullpen pitching, the Royals needed heroics in the bottom of the 9th to win.    And shame on male athletes for letting female athletes take the lead on important issues and topics that need to be mentioned publicly.  The boys are getting schooled.

In 1995, 24-year-old Gina Cyphers was found dead in the trailer she shared with her boyfriend and young son, just a couple of hours after dropping him off at daycare one winter morning. The viciousness of the crime shocked the Salina, Kansas, community. And after nearly three decades of grief, her family is still searching for the answers to who killed Gina, and why?If you have any information about Gina's murder, please contact Salina police at 785-826-7210 or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-KS-CRIME (1-800-572-7463). A Governor's Reward of $5,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for this crime. To learn more about The Deck, visit www.thedeckpodcast.com. To apply for the Cold Case Playing Cards grant through Season of Justice, visit www.seasonofjustice.orgFollow The Deck on social media and join Ashley's community by texting (317) 733-7485 to stay up to date on what's new!

"I think it is crucially important for the criminal justice system to be transparent."  -Director Mattivi Tony's courage to lead created his greatest opportunity for leadership.  Tony Mattivi became the 13th Director of the KBI in 2023; appointed by Attorney General Kris Kobach.  It was a phenomenal appointment by our Attorney General.  The nature of our political system can lead to wonderful outcomes when the best people have the courage to participate and then contribute. The State of Kansas is the example of great Leadership in criminal justice.  The State of Kansas faces significant threats from fentanyl to child trafficking -- Kansans need to know that we have the right team to face our biggest challenges.   I am grateful to share this conversation with KBI Director Mattivi. Now, "Go make a difference."      

Nori Oyakawa Jenkins was reported missing on July 20, 1986. The Department of Justice says she walked away from a state mental health hospital. Jenkins was diagnosed with mental illness, and admitted to killing her two children: Linda, who was 3 and Doris, who was 23 months old. Reports show Jenkins, then 30, strangled her daughters to death in their Topeka home in Jan. 1964. By March of that year, Jenkins was found not guilty by reason of insanity on the murder charges of her two daughters. She was committed to Topeka State Hospital, as the Council Grove Republican reported on March 24, 1964. If you have information that could help the case, contact the Topeka Police Department at (785) 368-9551 or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4017. Trailer @colacitycrimepodcast https://www.kake.com/story/42180376/missing-in-kansas-nori-oyakawa-jenkins uncovered.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryanne-mccullough/message

Guest Tony Mattivi, Director of Kansas Bureau of Investigations, joins to discuss latest on investigation into white powder sent in letters to state legislators in Kansas. Discussion of fentanyl, human trafficking and crime in state.  Guest Vanessa Whiteside, author "100 Things to do with Wichita before you Die" joins to discuss the hidden gems of south central Kansas.  AG Kobach files lawsuit against Dept. of Revenue. Discussion of lack of enforcement of new SB 180 Women's bill of Rights. 

Episode: 00165 Released on June 26, 2023 Description: For over a decade, Pamela Miller has worked her way up from an administrative assistant to a criminal intelligence analyst with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. In this episode, Pamela discusses her career journey from a state agency to local agency, and advice she has for aspiring analysts. Pamela's badge story pertains to a homicide investigation where the suspect fled across the continental US to escape. Pamela elaborates on defining moments in her career, including a comment regarding her education, which she shares her thoughts on. Pamela is currently a crime analyst with the City of Denton, TX. This episode contains the popular segment, Favorite First Jobs. Nick Lootens (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-nick-lootens-the-data-origins-analyst/) Kelly Kimsey (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kelly-kimsey-bram-stoker-s-analyst/) Tammy Michelson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-tammy-michelson-the-human-trafficking-sme/) Amy Varela (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-amy-varela-the-sharing-analyst/) Charlie Giberti (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-charles-giberti-the-kingmaker/)  CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting! Name Drops: Michel Bazzell (00:38:40), Steve Gottlieb (00:42:58), Annette Fajardo/Albert Mesa (00:47:15) Public Service Announcements: Carolyn Cassidy (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/carolyn-cassidy-–-the-world-traveler/) Steve Gottlieb (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/steve-gottlieb-the-philanthropist/) Related Links: https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/ https://www.cityofdenton.com/361/Police https://www.ialeia.org/docs/Mike_Bazzell__LEIU___IALEIA-3.pdf https://www.dhs.gov/fema-approved-intelligence-analyst-training-courses Association(s) Mentioned:  Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-m-373693178/  Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xub62n/PamelaMiller_transcript.pdf  Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Introducing Pamela 00:10:09 – ABS: Homicide & Testifying  00:22:23 – Denton PD: From State to Local 00:28:30 – Break: Carolyn Cassidy & Steve Gottlieb  00:30:38 – Supporting Investigations 00:34:38 – Advice & Master's Degree 00:39:41 – Unpopular Opinion 00:42:48 – Favorite First Jobs 00:50:27 – Personal Interests: Golf 00:55:04 – Words to the World

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Happy Saturday! Guest Kansas Secretary Scott Schwab joins to discuss recap legislative session, modernizing electoral system in Kansas, and security of elections.  Guest Tony Mattivi, Kansas Bureau of Investigations Director, joins to discuss statewide battle with Fentanyl, human trafficking, ending of Title 42, cyber crimes, and more.  Are we seeing the State GOP finally coming together and uniting for upcoming elections?

Randy Leach disappeared after a pre-graduation party at a rural farm in Leavenworth County on April 16, 1988. last seen by a friend in the early morning hours stating he was not feeling normal. Leach had driven to the party in his mother's gray 1985 Dodge 600 4-door sedan. During the course of the investigation, no one was located who saw Leach or his vehicle leave the party. To date, neither Leach or his vehicle have been located. This case has frustrated his family because it wasn't taken seriously by law enforcement from the beginning losing necessary evidence. Tips that lead to the successful resolution of this case may be eligible for an up to $5,000 Governor's reward. If you have information on this case call either the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Department or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800 KS CRIME. https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/mostwanted/mw_leach.shtml https://uncovered.com/cases/randy-leach-linwood-ks. Trailer @colacitycrimepodcast. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064920605024&mibextid=LQQJ4d music: mysterious cinematic background --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryanne-mccullough/message

Megan Foglesong was a young woman in a toxic relationship that she had finally decided to leave for good. The night she confided in her stepmother and a friend that she was leaving her abusive boyfriend was the last night she was heard from again. After several run-ins with the law, Megan's boyfriend left the world with more questions than answers about where Megan could be. What happened to Megan Foglesong?If you have any information about Megan's disappearance, please contact Rice County Sheriff's office at 620.257.7876 or the Kansas Bureau of Investigations at 785.296.8200.Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alden,_Kansashttps://www.gbtribune.com/news/local-news/law-enforcement-seeks-information-on-missing-person/https://www.ksn.com/news/local/rice-county-suspects-death-brings-up-questions-about-missing-kansas-woman/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FbqVl6Vqp6t2jEBxAVxSAl5J37aaadCF/viewhttps://www.kake.com/story/34608527/search-warrant-executed-in-rice-co-missing-person-casehttps://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/drone/8-in-the-air/candlelight-vigil-held-on-birthday-of-missing-woman-from-knox-county/526-182b5136-2bc8-4efd-b865-b925012d56aehttps://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/32549/details?navhttps://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/drone/8-in-the-air/search-for-missing-woman-with-area-ties-turned-over-to-kansas-bureau-of-investigation/526-710cd389-8bb7-49d9-ae75-374a4b50d4b7https://www.kwch.com/content/news/Large-police-presence-in-Rice-County-509238361.htmlhttps://www.kwch.com/content/news/Man-accused-of-shooting-officers-in-Rice-County-suspected-in-womans-2015-disappearance-509282741.htmlhttps://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas/articles/2019-09-20/girlfriend-of-kansas-man-who-wounded-2-lawmen-charged?context=amphttps://www.kake.com/story/32416012/foul-play-suspected-in-disappearance-of-kansas-womanhttps://www.kbi.ks.gov/MissingPersons/Search/Details/M223097423https://charleyproject.org/case/megan-renee-foglesonghttps://www.kake.com/story/40391801/man-accused-of-shooting-law-officers-a-person-of-interest-in-kansas-womans-disappearancehttps://apnews.com/article/e32307813a0b4723a916453473b766c0https://www.facebook.com/bringmeganhomesafely/?ref=page_internalhttps://www.facebook.com/KansasLostnmissing/posts/1927930057250579https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/ks-megan-foglesong-22-alden-25-nov-2015.301709/page-2https://uncovered.com/cases/megan-foglesong/timelinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9067vxTUQ0https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsCFpg5U3DnmPrlealTWU6SnrEE1cho_/view#meganfoglesong #kansas #unsolved #murder #unsolvedmurder #unsolvedmystery #cultscrimesandcabernet #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #advocacy #newepisodemonday #missingperson #actionorientedadvocacy

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has identified 188 clergy suspected of committing crimes — including sodomy, rape and child rape — and documented how the church covered up the abuse. Plus: Homeowners in Kansas City's Westside may get some relief for sky-high property tax increases.

01:00 Officers not granted qualified immunity 05:20 Cops charged, acquitted, and cleared 09:30 Questionable discharges by the po-po LEO Round Table (law enforcement talk show) Season 7, Episode 47c (1,867) filmed on 11/21/2022 Topic 1 concerns several Jefferson County law enforcement officers and Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents being rejected with their qualify immunity defense for an appeal of a lawsuit filed by Floyd Bledsoe. Topic 2 concerns St. Petersburg police Officer Stephen York being cleared for the fatal shooting of Cody Kiley, Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene being relected following suspension, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner being impeached by GOP effort, and more. Topic 3 concerns Vermillion County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tim DisPennett's service weapon accidentally discharging and injury a highschool student, vendor's weapon discharges at the Chicago Police Education and Training Academy, and more unfortunate accidental discharges. Show Panelists and Personalities: Chip DeBlock (Host and retired police Detective) John Newman (retired police assistant Chief) Bret Bartlett (retired police Captain) Randy Sutton (retired police Lieutenant) Bob Kroll (retired police Lieutenant) David D'Agresta (retired police Officer and sheriff's Corporal) Will Statzer (Producer) Related Events, Organizations and Books: The Wounded Blue - Lt. Randy Sutton's charity https://thewoundedblue.org/ Rescuing 911: The Fight For America's Safety - by Lt. Randy Sutton (Pre-Order) https://rescuing911.org/ Books by panelist and retired Lt. Randy Sutton: https://www.amazon.com/Randy-Sutton/e/B001IR1MQU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Book by panelist and retired Lt. Bob Kroll's wife (featuring Lt. Kroll and Off. Derek Chauvin) They're Lying: The Media, The Left, and The Death of George Floyd - by Liz Collin https://thelieexposed.com/ Books by panelist and retired Secret Service Agent Mike Roche including "Mass Killers": https://www.amazon.com/Mike-Roche/e/B00BHEIF78%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Content Partners: ThisIsButter - One of the BEST law enforcement video channels https://rumble.com/user/ThisIsButter The Free Press - LEO Round Table is in their Cops and Crimes section 5 days a week https://www.tampafp.com/ https://www.tampafp.com/category/cops-and-crime/ Video Show Schedule: Mondays at 7pm ET - 90 minute LIVE show on YouTube, Facebook1, Facebook2, LinkedIn and Twitter Tue - Sat at 9am ET - Excerpts from LIVE show are uploaded to YouTube and Rumble (approx. time) Syndicated Radio Schedule: http://leoroundtable.com/radio/syndicated-radio-stations/ Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/leoroundtable Website: http://leoroundtable.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/leoroundtable Parler: https://parler.com/profile/LEORoundTable/media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leoroundtable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leo-round-table Sponsors: MotionDSP - Video enhancement/redaction and audio redaction https://www.motiondsp.com/ Bang Energy - Energy drinks and products https://bangenergy.com/ The International Firearm Specialist Academy - The New Standard for Firearm Knowledge https://www.gunlearn.com/ Guardian Alliance Technologies - Hire Smarter, Investigate Applicants with Precision & Speed https://guardianalliancetechnologies.com/ MyMedicare.live - save money in Medicare insurance options from the experts http://www.mymedicare.live/ TAC-TOTE - Rapid access and deployment with magnetic technology https://tac-tote.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leoroundtable/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leoroundtable/support

Anyone mentioned is innocent until proven guilty.If you know something about this case, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. (785) 296-8200patreon.com/fatkidaz

Anyone mentioned is innocent until proven guilty. If you know something about this case, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. (785) 296-8200 patreon.com/fatkidaz

Anyone mentioned is innocent until proven guilty. If you know something about this case, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. (785) 296-8200 patreon.com/fatkidaz

GoFundMe Petition Michelle's TikTok Facebook If you have information that could help Angela Green's case, contact the Prairie Village Police Department at (913) 642-6868, Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline with your anonymous tip at (816) 474-8477, or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4017. Dr. Phil Videos: https://bit.ly/3xcQEIC PI Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5s9X...  Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com

Julia Stoddard: Julia Stoddard was last seen attempting to dig her pickup truck out of the snow at her home in Delavan, Kansas on December 27, 1983. A neighbored contacted the local police for a welfare check several days later after he realized her truck was still in the same place and no one had seen her. Julia is a Caucasian female with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5'3 and weighed around 85lbs. Her exact age at the time is not known, but she was thought to be between 69-72 years old when she went missing. She has never been seen or heard from again. Her case is classified as endangered missing. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Julia Stoddard, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785)-296-4017. Beverly Ann Ward: Beverly Ward was last seen at her family home in Junction City, Kansas during the early morning hours of July 4, 1978 when she was 13 years old. She is an African American female with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 4'8 and weighed around 54 lbs. Some people speculate her reported weight may have been entered wrong, but no one can confirm this. Beverly was wearing a green nightgown and blue underwear and was also born with an extra bone in her middle finger, which looked like a partial finger. Her case is classified as a non-family abduction. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Beverly Ward, please contact the Junction City Police Department at (785)-762-5912. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cremedelacrimepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cremedelacrimepodcast/support

In this first true crime podcast series called Murder and Money as part of our Fear and Loathing Series,  we start with the still unexplained and unsolved murder of a young man in a tiny town in SE Kansas and the cover up that ensued. A cover up that has endured for nearly 20 years despite a huge cash reward and the best efforts of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation as well as the Kansas Branch of the FBI and dozens of local police and task forces being involved. In this first of a series of short podcasts, we discuss how Alonzo Brooks was "accidentally" left at a party about 40 miles from his hometown of Gardner Kansas and subsequently disappeared without a trace. 

In episode one of our Case Studies Part 1 mini season, Just Science sat down with Michael Fagert, a certified latent print examiner at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, to discuss a latent print phenomenon that is not often seen in casework. There are very few instances of identifiable fingerprints on cartridge cases recovered from crime scenes as the firing process introduces adverse physical and thermal stressors to fingerprint residues. Several processing methodologies have been investigated for the development of latent prints on spent ammunition, like gun blue solutions, but only a few studies reported success on casework samples. Listen in as Michael discusses his published case report on how an untreated latent print encountered on a cartridge case was subsequently identified to the suspect in the case. This episode is funded by the National Institute of Justice's Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (Award 15PNIJ-21-GK-02192-MUMU).

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Police Department communications Lt. Jeff Ridgeway shares information about the department's dispatchers as they celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators.   Transcript: EDITORS NOTE: Transcripts are provided by an automated service and are not verified for accuracy.   James Bell  The Hays Police Department is celebrating their dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators week Communications Lieutenant Jeff Ridgeway stops by to talk to us about that and more on this episode of the Post Podcast.   Jeff Ridgeway  Just a week of giving thanks to our dispatchers are 911 operators across the nation. They have a job that typically goes without, you know, I can't say they go unnoticed, because they are very much a key part of first responders and I will one calls and even the administrative calls. So this is just a week to be able to just say, Hey, thanks, thanks for taking that call answering the call being that life link and helping getting resources, those first response resources to where they need to go.   James Bell  Yeah, you know, I think it was maybe a year or two ago, you were kind enough to take me down into the dispatch center. We were working on a story. I don't know if the story is now but I was really taken aback by kind of the the professionalism of these folks, but also the stories that I heard, you know, of being that first first responder, and it's really, you know, they are kind of, in some ways behind the scenes, because he's on the phone. But some of the things that they have to deal with are just as heavy and serious as what you would think of as a street officer, right?   Jeff Ridgeway  Well, the people calling, these are some low points in some people's lives, they are in crisis, desperate need for help, just from a wide range of aspects eating anywhere from people who are contemplating taking their own life to crimes that just occurred, whether it be a robbery a homicide, or, or, or even something, perhaps not as critical as as you know, hey, my dog got out of the backyard, which might be critical for some, you know, so they definitely get a wide range of phone calls. And whether it be through the 911 system or just a non administrative or the non emergency line. They are definitely that first point of contact with the public safety agencies and are just able to route the the assistance that's needed redirect people to where they need to go or or just be that lifeline when needed.   James Bell  Yeah. Well, and they also have to deal with people like me calling down they're asking questions all the time. What was this? We heard sirens will tell us about it.   Jeff Ridgeway  They have they have a good filter system? So they know. Absolutely.   James Bell  Always professional, but also always. What's the word I'm looking for? Not correct. But you know, direct to the point very direct.   Jeff Ridgeway  Yeah, they, you know, we have a limited number of like 911 lines, we've only we've only got 5 911 lines in the county that come and of course, we serve for the whole county here in Ellis County. So when you have just a limited number lines, they're very, pretty much say we gotta get off the phone because somebody else might be needed next. So they're very mindful of that concept. Yeah.   James Bell  So you know, what is this? What are we doing this week to help kind of recognize those folks?   Jeff Ridgeway  Well, just as an agency for us, we're just kind of getting a couple extra treats and give him some thank you cards and stuff like that, you know, buying them lunch, dinner a couple times this week, getting some ice cream, and just doing some different activities like that just as appreciation. They've kind of come up as a team, they've came up with special themed days where they're kind of getting to relax a little bit not being in their their normal, uniform expectations and being able to dress down for example, today, it's kind of America Day, so they're wearing America style thing. outfits, and then tomorrow will be their favorite shirt day. And yesterday, they were dressed up with your favorite sports. So I mean, just different things for for everyday this week. As we just again, our focus is just to make sure they understand that they're appreciated. They are definitely kind of forgotten at times. But they're very much a very critical part of our emergency response system.   James Bell  Oh, absolutely. Yeah. And again, that first first responder, right,   Jeff Ridgeway  yes, absolutely.   James Bell  So you know, I don't know if we want to talk a little bit about kind of how that all works and kind of the jobs down there in the communication center. Because, you know, it's been what I think about two years now since the Hayes Police Department took over the responsibilities of running the center again,   Jeff Ridgeway  Well, actually the Hays Police Department has well, You're correct. The Hays police department in the city of Hays is operated for many years and the county has provided the equipment. It was prior to a couple of years ago it was their own department within the city and it got combined back down to the police department. And you know, in 2021, they answered over 70,000 phone calls down there. Over 11,000 was being 911 calls but so they they're constantly getting a lot of phone calls down there. We serve and dispatch for 10 public safety agencies in our county five law enforcement for fire and of course, are county wide EMS. So they're constantly being busy. And one of the really needs information was looking back at some numbers from last year is our dispatch staff are able to answer 99% of the 91 calls within 10 seconds of it ringing. Wow, that is just an outstanding ability that's much, significantly higher than the national average of about 90%. Or that's national standard, I should say. So we're definitely doing really good in that aspect. We just have a phenomenal staff down there that is committed to their job committed to the the the role in making sure they can provide that service to our community.   James Bell  That's incredible. You're looking for a couple more to join the ranks.   Jeff Ridgeway  At the moment, we've got two openings that we're trying to get filled. We've got a couple of candidates that are going through our process and but we're always looking for a good, good dispatcher.   James Bell  You know, I'm curious what you think about police officers in general the physicality the build a rundown somebody or the, you know, the quick action, quick thinking, you know, what kind of skills that does a dispatcher need to be effective at that job?   Jeff Ridgeway  All right. You know, that's, that's a real tough question. I'll try to get that answered here. But from, from my observation, the ability to think fast, limited information, deal with unusual problems, just some common sense is probably the most common or most needed. skill set is just having that ability to, and, of course, he's always the doesn't hurt if you can stay calm when someone's upset on that on that phone. And even if they are redirecting their anger, you know, at the dispatcher and unfortunate it happens at time. So just being able to manage that that are definitely valuable skill sets,   James Bell  I would think there's a pretty heavy tech component kind of involved in there, right. And especially right now, when you're redoing your system down there.   Jeff Ridgeway  We just went last month ago, we spent transitions to a new computer aided dispatch software program and some other software that that the long term goal will make the I believe will make the job for our dispatchers easier. And so we've got four consoles in our 911 Center, that the average six monitors on each console. So there's a lot of screens, a lot of information that they're able to see lots of stuff coming in. So there is a bit of a tech skill set. They're working with the different software and stuff. But again, all that's intended to help them one, be able to do their job easier and give them access to the resources and information. Not only does the dispatchers need, but then that they can relay to the first responders you're out in the field.   James Bell  Yeah, even before when I was down in there, the amount of information at their fingertips is actually it's it's mind boggling to me what they can access. And I can't even imagine what this new system I've got kind of an inkling of what it does.   Jeff Ridgeway  Bringing in a new employee, I feel like without counting them, there's like 20 different resources that we have to set up the user profiles and give them access to ranging anywhere from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to the FBI to various intelligence resources that we're able to provide them, again, the goal being there that they can read that information on to the first responders.   James Bell  And I also thought it was it was pretty cool. They had, they had some entertainment going on, they had a TV show playing as well, because there is there's those times I imagine in a dispatch center where you're you're got a little bit of a lull, but then it's like you got to be ready to go on a moment's notice   Jeff Ridgeway  Definitely has its ups and downs, there's moments of where the phones don't ring, perhaps more often than the early morning hours. And so there are moments where there are that downtime. And so to help get them through that downtime, we do have some opportunities, or we got a couple TV screens that are up on the wall, just they typically just have the video going they normally don't have much audio there. But but they all recognize that even though that's there, that phone rings, that's that's your focus on that. And it's a quick transition over and they're never seen there being an issue as far as not getting things done that they need to get done. And but you just have to recognize that it's not constant all the time something go go go there is some downtime. So to help break up that those downtimes we do provide some alternatives to help them.   James Bell  Yeah, and I had to imagine it helps keep focus because you know, if you're zoning out, I think that would probably be the worst kind of situation just sitting there waiting for something to happen at your desk. You know, you have to be in that mind frame at all times. Right.   Jeff Ridgeway  I mean, I don't think it's fair to expect anybody to just to sit there for hours and during those quiet times and just wait for the phone and you've you've, I mean, there's other tasks that they have that they'll take care of too, but I think we have realistic expectations on that aspect.   James Bell  And I think, you know, Jim, generally across the city, I think everybody recognizes the tremendous work that they all do down there.   Jeff Ridgeway  Yes, absolutely. Absolutely. Well,   James Bell   I'll tell you, we've got just about a minute or so left. Any other last thoughts or anything you want to hit on before we go?   Jeff Ridgeway  Well, again, I just want to express an appreciation to our staff down there, they're a great staff. They, even when we've been short handed over the last couple months, and they'll come in on their days off to help cover if someone is ill. It's just a great team that we've got down here and I really, the community has, I feel very lucky to have such an awesome staff that we have here. And it's really it's really great to to be able to work with such a great crew and a great staff and know what the expectations have the skill set that they need and translates very well into our first responder system. Very effective at what they're doing.

#094 - In May 2004, the body of 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks was found In La Cynge, Kansas, 27 days after he was reported missing. He was last seen attending a house party with friends but he never returned home from the party. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death promoted the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate Alonzo's death. But after months and years of investigating, no one could figure out how Alonzo died. Or if his death was a murder.Can a second autopsy help forensic experts figure out Alonzo's cause of death?Support My WorkIf you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales.Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access to exclusive bonus content, snag exclusive show merch or just want to support what I'm doing, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/forensictalesMerchandise - For t-shirts, stickers, hoodies, coffee mugs & more check out:https://www.teepublic.com/user/forensic-talesSupport Us by Supporting Our Sponsors:Smile Brilliant -  Get 30% off your entire order with promo code "TALES" at checkout. Shop: https://www.smilebrilliant.com/Unidragon wooden puzzles. Save 10% your entire gift purchase with promo code "Tales".  https://www.unidragon.com How i Died. Subscribe and listen today. For a complete list of sources used in this episode visit https://www.forensictales.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/forensictales)

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir interviews Tony Weingartner, the assistant director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation since 2008, as he runs for Shawnee County Sheriff in the 2020 elections.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir interviews Tony Weingartner, the assistant director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation since 2008, as he runs for Shawnee County Sheriff in the 2020 elections.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 10 Randy LeachIn April, 1988 just a week before graduating, Randy Leach, a typical 17 year-old teenager in Linwood, KS went missing after attending a party. Neither Randy, nor his Mom's car that he was driving at the time have ever been found. Confusion, rumors, and shortcomings in the investigation have plagued the case over the past 3 decades. Randy's heartbroken parents Alberta and Harold discuss Randy's case, and share their thoughts about what went wrong in the search for their son. If you have information about Randy's case, please contact the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office at 913-682-5724 or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800 KS CRIMETo learn more about Randy's case, contact Betty at the IN SEARCH OF RANDY LEACH FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/In-Search-of-Randy-Leach-1692062907762863/This episode sponsored by Better Help online counseling. Save 10% on your first month by visiting: BetterHelp.com/MPTo support this podcast with a Patreon donation, please visit Patreon.com/MissingPodcast To contact the podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss, please visit: MissingPersonspodcast.net

This episode is brought to you by Solved Murders, a Parcast Original. For more episodes like this one, subscribe to Solved Murders exclusively on Spotify.  After the massacre of the Clutter family on November 15th, 1959, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation began an intensive probe into the crime. Their search for the killers would result in one of the greatest true crime stories of all time.

Most of us probably know at least the basics of the 1959 Kansas Clutter family murders case, in large part because the story was dramatically detailed by Truman Capote in his best-selling 1966 non-fiction novel entitled "In Cold Blood".  But was Capote's book as factual as he claimed it was? The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says so, but my guest, Gary McAvoy does not. Gary, along with Ronald R. Nye, collaborated to write the book "And Every Word Is True", based on the personal notes and files of Ronald's father Harold Nye, lead investigator of the case. Gary joins me to share some tantalizing theories from their book, based on forgotten facts, clues and witness statements from the original investigation over sixty years ago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I welcome paranormal and UFO investigator Margie Kay to Arcane Radio. Margie Kay is a paranormal & UFO investigator, remote viewer and author. She hosted Un-X News Radio Show for several years where she interviewed international researchers and authors. Margie Kay uses her natural abilities to assist law enforcement, private investigators, and private individuals. Margie has been instrumental in solving over 50 missing person, homicide, and theft cases and has worked as a private investigator for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). She is the author of 'Gateway to the Dead: A Ghost Hunter's Field Guide,' 'Haunted Independence,' and 11 other books on various topics. Margie is the Director of Quest Paranormal Investigation Group and Assistant State Director for Missouri MUFON. She is also a UFO/ET experiencer and has had her own close encounters with UFOs and extraterrestrials. Red Eyed 'Upright Wolf' Encountered in Hopkinsville, Kentucky - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2020/04/red-eyed-upright-wolf-encountered-in.html Phantoms & Monsters Homepage - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com Phantoms & Monsters Fortean Research Team - https://www.CryptidHunters.com Chicago & Regional Winged Humanoid / Flying Entity Sightings & Encounters - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/p/chicago-phantom-sightings-2011-2017.html Interactive Maps - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/p/blog-page_30.html Books by Lon Strickler - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/p/blog-page.html Lon Strickler - Fortean Researcher / Author - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/p/lon-strickler.html Please Support Phantoms & Monsters / Arcane Radio - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/p/donate.html  

Margie Kay is a Paranormal and UFO Investigator, Remote Viewer, and author. She is clairsentient (feels), clairaudient (hears), clairvoyant (sees), and does remote viewing. She owns a construction company, a forensic investigation company, and is the publisher of Un-X News Magazine. Kay hosted Un-X News Radio Show for several years where she interviewed international researchers and authors, and is now a popular radio show guest.  Margie has become extremely proficient at seeing inside the body, which she calls a "P-Scan," (psychic scan). She does intuitive medical diagnosis and is able to see inflammation, infection, disease, missing organs (from surgery), broken bones, implants, and more; even on a microscopic level. Due to time constraints, she does not do private readings but does do talks and demonstrations for large groups and conventions, where she always amazes the audience with her abilities. Note: Margie is not a trained health professional. This is for entertainment only. Kay uses her natural remote viewing (RV) abilities to assist law enforcement, private investigators, and private individuals. She does not use CRV (Controlled Remove Viewing) as most others do that work in this field, having become proficient using her own methods. Margie has been instrumental in solving over 50 missing person, homicide, and theft cases using her unique remote viewing abilities, which she has honed over the years with amazing results. She has also worked as a private investigator for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), where she learned some of the "normal" tricks of the trade. Kay is the author of Gateway to the Dead: A Ghost Hunter's Field Guide, Haunted Independence, and 11 other books on various topics. She is working on a film documentary and three more books. Future titles will include such topics as remote viewing, law enforcement working with psychics, the Kansas City UFO Flap, and her autobiography. Margie is the Director of Quest Paranormal Investigation Group and Assistant State Director for Missouri MUFON. She has conducted over 1,100 paranormal and UFO investigations.  She uses standard scientific investigation methods and equipment for research, and relies on remote viewing to clarify what may have occurred. Margie is also a UFO/ET experiencer and has had her own close encounters with UFOs and Extraterrestrials, which will be published soon in a new book. Margie Kay has appeared on numerous radio programs including Jeff Rense, Alejandro Rojas, Joe Montaldo, Race Hobbs, Gil Wilson, and more. She has appeared on KMOX, WDAF, KCTV 5, Fox 4, and CNN. Margie was the subject of an episode of the Hangar 1 television show which covered her investigations in the Blue Springs Lights and an animal mutilation case in Missouri, and was in the pilot episode of the TV show, Strange.  Contact Margie Kay and see the latest about her investigations, books, and appearances at margiekay.com. Sign up for her remote viewing workshop March 14, 2020 at margiekay.com/remote-viewing-class. Can’t get enough of Margie’s work? Visit her publishing company at unxmedia.com. For more information about Radiate Wellness, our practitioners, services, classes, and events, visit us at radiatewellnesscommunity.com, “Like” us on Facebook as Radiate Wellness, LLC; and follow us on Twitter @RadiateKC.

Book Vs Movie (Replay) “In Cold Blood” Truman Capote’s “Non-Fiction Novel” Vs the Richard Brooks Movie   The Margos tackle true crime in this episode that features Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood which was a sensation when it was first published in 1966 and started a new genre called the “non-fiction novel.” Capote first read about the Clutter family murders in early December 1959 in a small section of the New York Times. Based on that one clip, he decided to go to Holcomb, Kansas (along with lifelong friend Harper “Nell” Lee as his assistant) on behalf of The New Yorker to get the story about how a small town handles a horrific crime. It never occurred to Capote that though he himself comes from a small town (Monroeville, AL) his years of celebrity as a New York City writer and novelist would enchant even the most grounded folks in Holcomb. With Lee’s help, Truman spent years getting to know the residents of Holcomb along with dozens of members of the police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to get close to the killers Perry Edward Smith and Richard Eugene “Dick” Hickock. Capote became a millionaire after its publication but his friendship with Lee faltered and he was said to be haunted by the executions of Smith and Hickock for the rest of his life. In Cold Blood is now the second best-selling true crime book of all time behind Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi. The story of the creation of the book was the premise of two movies in 2005--Capote starring Philip Seymour Hoffman (who won the Academy Award for Best Actor) and Infamous with Toby Jones. In this ep the Margos discuss : The incredible life and sad decline of Truman Capote The true story of the Clutters and how disappointed their friends and family were by Truman’s limited view of them How Truman Capote created a sexier image of Smith and Hickock by using photos from celebrated photographer Richard Avedon The way In Cold Blood introduced true crime to the masses Movie trivia and the incredible use of “real” people and locations to give it a “cinema verite” look and feel The casting of Robert Blake (Perry Smith,) Scott Wilson (Dick Hickock,) John Forsythe (Al Dewey) and Brenda Currin (Nancy Clutter.) The truly awful remake from 1996 starring Anthony Edwards (Dick Hickock) and Eric Roberts (Perry Smith.) The excellent mini-series that features interviews.] with the descendants of Herb & Bonnie Clutter--Cold Blooded. The episode about the murders from the ID TV A Crime to Remember Clips Featured: In Cold Blood  trailer Truman Capote describing why he took on the Clutter murder as his first non-fiction novel (From the mini-series Cold Blooded) Dick Hickcock talks his way into writing a bad check Perry Smith talks about his abusive childhood Truman Capote talks about how to write about difficult topics (from the 1966 Maysles Brothers documentary “A Visit with Truman Capote”   Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie  Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/ Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.com Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Brought to you by Audible.com You can sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here http://www.audible.com/?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.com Margo P. @ShesNachoMama http://thechingonahomesteader.weebly.com/

Truman Capote's bestselling book "In Cold Blood" has captivated worldwide audiences for over fifty years. It is a gripping story about the consequences of a trivial robbery gone terribly wrong in a remote village of western Kansas. But what if robbery was not the motive at all, but something more sinister? And why would the Kansas Bureau of Investigation press the Attorney General to launch a ruthless four-year legal battle to prevent fresh details of the State's most famous crime from being made public, so many years after the case had been solved? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Truman Capote’s bestselling book “In Cold Blood” has captivated worldwide audiences for over fifty years. It is a gripping story about the consequences of a trivial robbery gone terribly wrong in a remote village of western Kansas.But what if robbery was not the motive at all, but something more sinister? And why would the Kansas Bureau of Investigation press the Attorney General to launch a ruthless four-year legal battle to prevent fresh details of the State’s most famous crime from being made public, so many years after the case had been solved?Based on stunning new details discovered in the personal journals and archives of former KBI Director Harold Nye—and corroborated by letters written by Richard Hickock, one of the killers on Death Row—“And Every Word Is True” meticulously lays out a vivid and startling new view of the investigation, one that will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they pick up where Capote left off. Even readers new to the story will find themselves drawn into a spellbinding forensic investigation that reads like a thriller, adding new perspectives to the classic tale of an iconic American crime.Sixty years after news of the 1959 Clutter murders took the world stage, “And Every Word Is True” pulls back the curtain for a suspenseful encore to the true story of “In Cold Blood.” AND EVERY WORD IS TRUE: New found evidence reveals Trumna Capote's In Cold Blood is not the end of the story-Gary McAvoy

  Book Vs Movie “In Cold Blood” Truman Capote’s “Non-Fiction Novel” Vs the Richard Brooks Movie   The Margos tackle true crime in this episode that features Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood which was a sensation when it was first published in 1966 and started a new genre called the “non-fiction novel.” Capote first read about the Clutter family murders in early December 1959 in a small section of the New York Times. Based on that one clip, he decided to go to Holcomb, Kansas (along with lifelong friend Harper “Nell” Lee as his assistant) on behalf of The New Yorker to get the story about how a small town handles a horrific crime. It never occurred to Capote that though he himself comes from a small town (Monroeville, AL) his years of celebrity as a New York City writer and novelist would enchant even the most grounded folks in Holcomb. With Lee’s help, Truman spent years getting to know the residents of Holcomb along with dozens of members of the police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to get close to the killers Perry Edward Smith and Richard Eugene “Dick” Hickock. Capote became a millionaire after its publication but his friendship with Lee faltered and he was said to be haunted by the executions of Smith and Hickock for the rest of his life. In Cold Blood is now the second best-selling true crime book of all time behind Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi. The story of the creation of the book was the premise of two movies in 2005--Capote starring Philip Seymour Hoffman (who won the Academy Award for Best Actor) and Infamous with Toby Jones. In this ep the Margos discuss : The incredible life and sad decline of Truman Capote The true story of the Clutters and how disappointed their friends and family were by Truman’s limited view of them How Truman Capote created a sexier image of Smith and Hickock by using photos from celebrated photographer Richard Avedon The way In Cold Blood introduced true crime to the masses Movie trivia and the incredible use of “real” people and locations to give it a “cinema verite” look and feel The casting of Robert Blake (Perry Smith,) Scott Wilson (Dick Hickock,) John Forsythe (Al Dewey) and Brenda Currin (Nancy Clutter.) The truly awful remake from 1996 starring Anthony Edwards (Dick Hickock) and Eric Roberts (Perry Smith.) The excellent mini-series that features interviews.] with the descendants of Herb & Bonnie Clutter--Cold Blooded. The episode about the murders from the ID TV A Crime to Remember Clips Featured: In Cold Blood  trailer Truman Capote describing why he took on the Clutter murder as his first non-fiction novel (From the mini-series Cold Blooded) Dick Hickcock talks his way into writing a bad check Perry Smith talks about his abusive childhood Truman Capote talks about how to write about difficult topics (from the 1966 Maysles Brothers documentary “A Visit with Truman Capote” Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/ Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.com Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Brought to you by Audible.com You can sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here http://www.audible.com/?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.com Margo P. @ShesNachoMama http://thechingonahomesteader.weebly.com/

Margie Kay is a Paranormal and UFO Investigator, Remote Viewer, and author. She is clairsentient, clairaudient, clairvoyant, and does remote viewing. She owns a construction company, a forensic investigation company, and is publisher of Un-X News Magazine. Kay hosts the popular Un-X news Radio Show on KGRA and is a popular radio show guest.  She does intuitive medical diagnosis and is able to see inflammation, infection, disease with great accuracy.  Kay has been instrumental in solving over 50 missing person, homicide and theft cases using her unique remote viewing abilities, which she has honed over the years with amazing results. She has worked with law enforcement agencies, private investigators and private individuals.  As a private investigator for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), she has learned some of the "normal" tricks of the trade.  Margie is also a UFO/ET experiencer, and has had many close encounters with UFOs and Extraterrestrials. She has been in contact with Valiant Thor since 1985 and attributes most of her special talents to him.  Kay is the author of "Gateway to the Dead: A Ghost Hunter's Field Guide", "Haunted Independence" and 10 other books on various topics.  Her website is: http://margiekay.com At the top of the show, it's Anastasia's Starseed News, bringing news of interest to starseeds that you won't hear in the mainstream! Thanks for tuning in!