Podcast appearances and mentions of sheila wysocki

Off the Record: On the Air – Is Nashville Still Safe? In this no-holds-barred roundtable, Sheila Wysocki, Dennis Ferrier, Jeff Lucas, and Lori Morrison tackle the question on everyone's mind: Is Nashville still safe? The panel dives into the rise in violent crime, low bonds, and a justice system many feel is failing. Dennis and Jeff call out lenient judges and a DA reluctant to prosecute. Lori warns that fear is changing how people live—and women are especially vulnerable. Sheila shares real stories from local women targeted in broad daylight, showing that public safety is no longer guaranteed in the city once dubbed “It.” Lori discusses the cultural pressure on women to be polite—even when their safety is at risk. With sharp insights and raw honesty, the team urges listeners to stay alert, demand accountability, and know who's in charge of public safety. Because in this city, being unaware might just be the biggest threat of all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When 43-year-old Crystal Jones was found dead in her Oak Grove, Louisiana home in 2023, local law enforcement quickly ruled it a suicide. But nearly two years later, her sister Jana is still fighting for answers because so many things about Crystal's death just don't add up. From an oddly premature conclusion, to a mysteriously delayed shell casing finding, to troubling inconsistencies in her husband's story, this case is full of red flags that were seemingly ignored. With help from private investigator Sheila Wysocki, Jana is doing everything she can to uncover the truth. So was this a tragic suicide… or something far more sinister? Sources: Obituary information for Crystal McCrory Jones Private Investigator Continues to Raise Cocerns Nearly Two Years After West Carroll Woman's Death Ruled Suicide Podcast: Without Warning Acorns Early Head to ⁠⁠acorns.com/creepers⁠⁠ or download the Acorns app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this round of special topics we are featuring cases that have been solved by armchair sleuths, and did you know that famous PI and podcaster Sheila Wysocki started as just that? During their college years, Sheila's best friend Angela Samota was murdered and her case left to go cold for 20 years. When Sheila saw the ghost of Angela, she knew she had to take matters into her own hands.

Episode Summary: In this episode of Without Warning, host Sheila Wysocki delves into the unresolved and suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Crystal Jones, officially ruled a suicide on February 9, 2023. Sheila critiques the investigation by the West Carroll Sheriff's Department, pointing out conflicts of interest, missed evidence, and mishandled interviews. The focus centers on Tony Jones, Crystal's husband, whose behavior, timeline inconsistencies, and financial motives raise questions. From GPS anomalies and delayed concern for Crystal to a suspicious discovery of a shell casing and attempts to cash in on life insurance, Tony's actions are dissected. The episode highlights overlooked victimology, unexamined relationship dynamics, and the lack of transparency and fairness in the investigation. Sheila Wysocki underscores the need for accountability, advocating for an independent FBI investigation while condemning personal attacks and revenge tactics in the pursuit of justice. This marks her final episode on the Crystal Jones case, emphasizing integrity as paramount to seeking the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Featured on Dateline, Fox News, and 20/20 for solving the cold case of her college roommate's murder, Sheila Wysocki joins Kerry on Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives to discuss the driving force behind her occupation as a private investigator. Sheila also talks about PI training, the challenges of working a case, and her podcast, "Without Warning," which has garnered over 14,000,000 downloads. To learn more about Sheila's investigatory work or podcast, visit sheilawysocki.com.

Without Warning Podcast - Episode DescriptionWithout Warning Podcast: The Timeline of Tony Jones Step behind the curtain as renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki unravels the truth behind real tragic deaths that just don't add up. In this gripping episode, we delve into the unsettling details surrounding the death of Crystal McCorry Jones. Sheila dissects the evidence, questions the truth, and demands justice for Crystal. Homicide detectives often question suspects to gather key information during an investigation. In cases involving a single gunshot, these incidents are treated as homicide unless evidence proves otherwise. Join us as we explore the intricate web of Tony Jones' alibi, his suspicious behavior, and the inconsistencies that have left a community in disbelief. Listen to the chilling interview of Tony Jones conducted by Detective Allen Irby at the West Carroll Sheriff's Office. Tony recounts his day, from his morning departure to the heart-wrenching discovery of his wife's body. His detailed timeline raises more questions than answers, with unsettling gaps and curious actions that defy logic. Jana, Crystal's sister, shares her initial impressions of Tony and describes his cult-like control over Crystal, leading her away from family and friends. Jana's observations of Tony's behavior following Crystal's death, including his immediate inquiries about life insurance and his inappropriate search for new relationships, paint a disturbing picture. We also delve into the critical role of victimology in suspicious death investigations. By understanding Crystal's life, habits, and relationships, we uncover patterns that suggest foul play rather than suicide. Crystal's tracking of Tony's location via his Google account before her death indicates her growing concerns about his activities. Given Tony's close ties with the local sheriff's department, the potential conflict of interest in the investigation raises further questions about the integrity of the case. How much did Tony's connections influence the investigation? Could there be a bias clouding the search for the truth? Join us as we seek justice for Crystal McCorry Jones, exploring the complexities and challenges families face in their relentless pursuit of truth. Your support and awareness can help bring the truth to light. #WithoutWarningPodcast #JusticeForCrystal #InvestigativeJournalism #TrueCrimeCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The theme of season eight is "Bayou Secrets," focusing on sisterhood, corruption, and family bonds. Sheila Wysocki emphasizes the importance of proper evidence handling in investigations and reflects on the role of law enforcement in ensuring transparency, accountability, and community safety. Jana recounts the discovery of Crystal Jones' deceased in her home, the discovery of bruising on her body after the autopsy, and the investigation of her sister's laptop post-mortem, uncovering concerning information about the husband's activities and financial situation. www.sheilawysocki.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 10- This week on Not For The Faint, Alyssa delves into the chilling case of Kimberly Hill's murder at the hands of her 18 year old son, Kevin Davis. Then, Summer shares the tragic story of Angela Samota's murder and the unwavering quest for justice by her friend, Sheila Wysocki.

Sheila Wysocki's best friend's murder went unsolved for 20 years until Sheila decided to take action... Plus Don't Miss this week's Top 3 Power Ranking!!!See Visual Aids from today's show when you sign up for the True Crime Feed Newsletter!If you enjoyed today's show, please leave a rating & review:Apple Podcasts: True Crime Feed-Spotify: True Crime Feed-Website: thetruecrimefeed.com-Email: angela@thetruecrimefeed.com-Facebook Discussion Group-Twitter: @TrueCrimeFeedX-Instagram: @TheTrueCrimeFeedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A fun-filled wakeboarding festival turns tragic after a young woman's body is found floating in the lake. Her family is told that it was an accident, but they begin to suspect that her friends may know more than what they are saying.Check out the Without Warning Podcast, hosted by Sheila Wysocki and Danielle Burch! Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-lauren-agee/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 +1 (317) 733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, random photos of Chuck, and more!  

Sheila as the title says solved her best friend's murder. Sheila's life changed forever, aged 22, when she got a call from one of Angela's sorority sisters saying Angela had been brutally raped and murdered in her own home. The case quickly went cold, and Sheila left college and moved back home, eventually meeting her husband and starting a family. But in 2004 she had a vision of her murdered friend and, unable to convince local police to reopen the case, trained as a private detective, qualifying in 2005. By 2006 her persistence paid off, and Dallas police tasked detective Linda Crumb with reopening the case, including sending off the DNA found at the scene for analysis, and they found a match with Donald Andrew Bess, a convicted rapist serving a life sentence at Huntsville Prison in Texas. In 2010 he was convicted of Angie's murder and sentenced to death - it was the only cold case solved in Dallas that year. Sheila set up her own agency in 2011 and has helped many other families who have been chasing justice in cases that have gone unsolved. In 2016, Bess unsuccessfully appealed against the death penalty, but was unsuccessful, and he remains on death row. Connect with Sheila : https://www.sheilawysocki.com/about-s... @WITHOUTWARNINGBYSHEILAWYSOCKI 0:00 Intro 0:07 I solved my best friends murder 0:20 I am a private investigator 0:32 I define resolution 0:48 How did your journey begin 1:05 Southern Methodist University 1:25 It was a God nod 1:27 We where supposed to be together 1:45 I got a scholarship 2:07 Adjustment period 2:09 She was a slob 2:50 connection 3:15 she could have changed the world 3:35 Going into a sorority 3:48 Obligations 4:20 what is a slob 5:10 A beautiful friendship 5:32 Our friendship evolved 6:16 flaws 7:26 1980 7:35 Domestic violence was not a thing 7:36 Domestic violence 10:20 Her perpetuator was there 10:25 she was followed home 10:55 her friends where really smart 11:14 she wanted to network 12:00 he is very logical 12:50 Safety was not a huge priority 13:10 There was a door nock 13:47 he is 6ft 3 15:32 she is so nice 16:03 There's a strange man in my flat 16:25 He kept calling and calling 16:56 No answer 17:20 The lines for the phone had been cut 17:35 He brutally raped her 17:42 he put his hand over her mouth 17:45 The blood pattern 17:53 He stabbed her 18 times 18:27 he took a shower 18:30 He cleaned in the bathroom 18:37 he walked out 18:45 when ben arrived 18:52 he called the police 18:50 Ben came back 20:22 I found her 21:38 a horror movie 21:40 He had been on parole 21:47 1977 parole 22:05 she testified 22:10 3 aggressive rapes 22:30 She fought back 22:35 DNA on her finger nail 23:10 we where not prepared 24:32 Everybody has regrets 26:00 male influence 26:15 finding healing / closure 26:50 i did not know how to handle her death 27:12 My children went to that college 28:39 returning to campus 28:40 my mind blocked it 30:00 evil is so evil 30:28 palm print 31:20 Helpful but not helpful 32:40 DNA 32:45 I need to go to the library 33:10 I made 750 phone calls 33:45 I will not be ignored 33:50 They lost the file 34:27 he hated women 34:38 I had this feeling 36:16 Turning point in the case 36:45 we have it 36:48 they could run the dna 38:52 He walked me through 39:02 He taught me homicide 42:35 We have a 100% match on the dna 42:12 Do you feel better 44:28 That is an open wound 46:40 That is not her shame 49:38 I have work weekend 50:19 Favourite book 50:54 Go with your gut 54:30 Do the right thing 57:20 cold cases

Donald Bess went twenty four years thinking he had gotten away with murder. This would have been the truth had it not been for the perseverance of one woman. Sheila Wysocki made it her life's mission to solve Angela Samota's cold case. The lengths she went to to make sure that the dirtbag who killed her best friend paid for his actions is truly remarkable and is unlike any other case you've heard. Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/buriedmotives Email us: buriedmotives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 13th, 1984, Angela Samota was brutally murdered in her condo. It took over 20 years for her murderer to be brought to justice.Sheila Wysocki's WebsiteI Solved a Murder, Directed by Evan Cecil, season 1, episode 2, 2013. Amazon Prime Video.Woman becomes private eye to help solve murder of best friend killed in 1984Sheila Wysocki on helping track down killers: 'I know what families go through to find answers'My best friend's killer got away - until I made police try againMan on Texas death row for murder of SMU student dies of heart attackLegendary Houston attorney Richard "Racehorse" Haynes has died Support the show

In 1984 college student Angela Samota was found dead in her Texas apartment, her murder went unsolved for more than 30 years. Nicky speaks to Angela's friend Sheila Wysocki who pressured police into reopening the case and finally finding the killer. Sheila is now a private investigator who focuses on cold cases and unsolved murders - she tells Nicky what the police think of her, what it's like to have lunch with a suspected murderer and why she can't quit. WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence, sexual assault and adult themes Produced by Audio Always Producer: Ailsa Rochester Editor: Jo Meek Sound: Ailsa Rochester

Angela Samota was raped and murdered in her apartment on October 13th, 1984, after a night out with her friends.  The case went cold for many years until her good friend from SMU, Sheila Wysocki, kept badgering the police and became a private investigator, to assist in getting this case solved.  In 2008, the DNA was re-tested and it matched Donald Bess Jr.Website: https://www.drinkingthecoolaid.com/Resources:Angela Samota's Murder: Where is Donald Andrew Bess Now? Where is Ben McCall Today? (thecinemaholic.com) Man on Texas death row for murder of SMU student dies of heart attack (dallasnews.com) Dateline NBC: In the Middle of the Night on Apple Podcasts My best friend's killer got away - until I made police try again - BBC News ap-76-377.pdf (justia.com) 

Episode 165:       Welcome to this week's episode of PI-Perspectives. Matt was in Alexandria Virgina last week for the NALI conference so we are dipping into an older episode that is worthy of a re-run. Today we are bringing back the Sheila Wysocki episode. Sheila has been featured on Dateline and A&E Biography for her work in solving cold case murders. She uses a technique called crowd sourcing where she engages the podcast listener to provide clues to these open cases. She is known for her Without Warning podcast series. Please welcome Sheila Wysocki and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt's email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   Linkedin: Matthew Spaier       www.investigators-toolbox.com   Sheila on Linkedin : Sheila Wysocki https://www.sheilawysocki.com/ PI-Perspectives Youtube link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors:     https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.nciss.org/

After SMU student Angela Samota is brutally murdered in her own home, police tap her best friend to elicit a confession from their prime suspect. But ultimately, Angela's case runs cold. Twenty years later, Sheila Wysocki proves her role isn't over yet, going to extraordinary lengths to reopen her friend's file. The question is: After so much time has passed, is there anything left to uncover? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out our Crawlspace subscription service where we have a bonus show and ad-free episodes! https://crawlspace.supportingcast.fm/ Use promo code, "Crawlspace" for your first month FREE! Check out our Missing subscription service where we have a bonus show and ad-free episodes! https://missing.supportingcast.fm/ Use promo code, "Missing" for your first month FREE! Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have the pleasure to be joined by the team at the Without Warning Podcast, renowned & licensed private investigators, Sheila Wysocki, Katherine Mayer & Danielle Burch. They talk about their process, backgrounds, the Dani Smith case and why it was okay to leave Danielle in a sweltering car in the dead of summer in Texas for 2 hours. To learn more about the team at Without Warning, go to https://www.withoutwarningpodcast.com/ Follow Sheila on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrappymomPI Check out everything they have going on via Linktree: https://linktr.ee/withoutwarningpi YOU GUYS! We are going to be at OBSESSED FEST IN COLUMBUS OHIO, SEPT. 30 - OCT. 2ND!! FOR MORE INFO AND TO PURCHASE PASSES, GO TO: https://www.obsessednetwork.com/obsessed-fest We're also going to be representing at the Savannah True Crime Expo, on SATURDAY SEPT. 10TH at the Desoto Hotel in beautiful Savannah Georgia!! FOR MORE INFO AND TO PURCHASE PASSES, GO TO: https://savannahcrimeexpo.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast The music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound  Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Join the Crawlspace Discussion Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkcrawlspace/ Crawlspace Media is part of the Glassbox Media Network. Check them out here: https://glassboxmedia.com/ Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ to connect your existing Amazon account to donate to PI's For the Missing. Follow Private Investigations For the Missing https://investigationsforthemissing.org/ http://piftm.org/donate https://twitter.com/PIFortheMissing https://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/ https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember the original Unsolved Mysteries from back in the day when Robert Stack was the host? How he always wrapped up the intro by saying, “Perhaps you may be able to solve a mystery.” Retired FBI Criminal Profiler John Douglas agrees. He says in our book today that “...there's almost always someone out there who has information needed to complete the puzzle.” Our book this week is The Anatomy of Motive by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker and our guest is a familiar one, private investigator Sheila Wysocki. She's going to help us understand what the term “victimology” means how you prepare one and why it's so important for investigations Sheila Wysocki became a household name in the private investigation world after she helped solve the cold-case murder of her college roommate, Angie Samota, more than 25 years later. Only wanting to figure out Angie's case, Wysocki was ready to close the case on her PI career. However, that's when letters from around the world came pouring into her inbox begging her to help their families who had mysteriously lost a loved one. “I just couldn't say no,” recalls Wysocki, “these families were in the same position I was after Angie's death, and I knew I had to at least try to help them.” Since then, Wysocki has worked on over 100 complicated cases, has been nominated as one of the Top 20 Best Nashville Private Investigators, and voted the number six most influential woman private investigator. She has been featured in The Washington Post and has appeared on Anderson Cooper, Dateline, Katie Couric, A&E Biography's “I Solved a Murder,” ABC's 20/20, Crime Watch Daily, Criminal, and numerous other podcasts. Persistence has always been how her colleagues characterize her and that persistence has paid off in the many cold cases she has worked. Links to previous episodes that featured Sheila: Season 1, Episode 8: Murder in the Bayou, Part 1 Season 1, Episode 9: Murder in the Bayou, Part 2 Season 1, Episode 38: Survivors Season 2, Episode 20: True Crime Moms who Never Give Up - "Hell in the Heartland" by Jax Miller Please visit my website to access more episodes, read my blog posts, or check out ways you can financially support the podcast so that together we can impact more people, more families, and more communities. If you would like to contact me about booking me as a speaker, or ask about my consulting and investigative services, please email me at lori@theunlovelytruth.com. Link to buy The Anatomy of Motive Link to Sheila's website Throwback to Robert Stack on Unsolved Mysteries National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or Text START to 88788

In 2004, a woman living in Nashville, Tennessee, was sitting up in her bed one night trying to get some homework done for a Bible study class. As she sat there, she started to feel tired and so she decided to call it a night. She bookmarked the page she was on, and leaned over to put her Bible on the bed side table, when she suddenly froze. The house was supposed to be empty, her family was out for the night... but now, standing at the foot of her bed was a person, just staring up at her... and this person was dead.For 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @MrBallen....Note about our content:We do not do any original reporting. The stories we tell are based on events that we research and describe using existing source material.While we make every effort to use the best quality sources we can access within our production deadlines, and while we make every effort to verify facts through multiple sources, we do make occasional mistakes, and we cannot verify the accuracy of the source material we use.Please note that creative liberties have been taken in the creation and presentation of the material on which we have based this podcast. ....SPOILERS BELOW THIS POINT:Main Sources:Pictures of Angelahttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20039765/angela-marie-samotaCourt transcripts and police reportBess versus Texashttps://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/2013/ap-76-377.htmlBess versus Davis (more court testimony from Ben McCall)https://casetext.com/case/bess-v-davis-1POlice report on Angela Samota's murder:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/read-orignal-police-report-angie-samota-flna820561Inmate informationhttps://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=01342729Historical newspaper articles:Few leads in Angela's deathPort Arthur News, October 15, 1984,Pg. 8, Port Arthur, Texas, US https://newspaperarchive.com/port-arthur-news-oct-15-1984-p-8/ Possible link to Angela's murderGalveston Daily News, October 16, 1984,Pg. 4, Galveston, Texas, US https://newspaperarchive.com/galveston-daily-news-oct-16-1984-p-4/ Probe, reward turn up nothingWichita Falls Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) · Thu, Dec 13, 1984 · Page 22https://www.newspapers.com/image/781958254Feature article about Sheila WysockiThe Tennessean (Nashville, Tennessee) · Thu, Mar 8, 2012 · Page A1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/218619734 Feature article about Russell BuchananSan Angelo Standard-Times (San Angelo, Texas) · Sun, Oct 7, 2012 · Page 30https://www.newspapers.com/image/791788082ForensicsForensic evidence (interactive)https://prezi.com/p/-bix8axla0ki/forensics-final-mayson-kobell/?fallback=1Sheila Gibbons WysockiBBC article about Sheila (excellent)https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44470377TN Ledger on SWhttps://www.tnledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=121006Sheila Wysockihttps://www.sheilawysocki.com/gallerySheila and Angelahttps://fortworthbusiness.com/government/her-friends-brutal-murder-in-dallas-was-unsolved-for-decades-this-is-how-she-helped-find-the-killer/Sheila Wysocki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7MbSCo-QtE&t=322sFeb 21, 2018DocumentariesDateline June 8, 2012https://archive.org/details/WRC_20120609_010000_Dateline_NBC/start/7020/end/7080I solved a murder documentaryhttps://www.amazon.com/Sheila-Wysocki/dp/B00BM2KKFU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1IOKGAQ9IEUVG&keywords=sheila+wysocki+i+solved+a+murder&qid=1659478968&sprefix=sheila+wysocki+i+solved+a+murder%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-3Oxygen documentary S2 E11https://www.nbc.com/murdered-by-morning/video/game-over/9000215639Internet articlesWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Angela_SamotaAbout angela–book of daniel/name of parentshttps://sites.psu.edu/passionblogeliot/2022/03/20/angela-samota/Sportskeeda articlehttps://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-angela-samota-oxygen-s-murdered-morning-revisit-gruesome-1984-texas-murderThe case of Angela Samota: The Mediumhttps://medium.com/@writermsmith/the-case-of-angela-samota-9ba5a0b9eba6The criminal JOurnal: https://www.thecriminaljournal.com/angela-samota-the-murder-of-a-20-year-old-college-student-by-donald-bess-who-stabbed-her-18-times/Vintage cold caseshttps://vintagecoldcases.tumblr.com/post/624366113595211776/tw-crime-scene-photos-angela-marie-samota-wasDeath record Frank samotahttps://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/12705965:60525?tid=&pid=&queryId=e39d145203b10ae94b28f24b9ef2f566&_phsrc=lRz1&_phstart=successSourceBetty Samota obituaryhttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/betty-samota-obituary?id=31718713See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey crime cuties! We got an oozy doozy for you today lol. Sheila Wysocki is the coolest, baddest, ideal bestie to have in your corner! When her best friend Angela Samota is murdered in 1984, Sheila stops at nothing to solve the case and ends up making a career out of it. Donate to Sheila's organization at: https://www.sheilawysocki.com/donations Patreon: Patreon.com/strangerdangerpodcast - sign up for the Murder Lovers tier to get priority on your case request! Email us: Astrangerdangerpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @astrangerdangerpodcast Facebook Page: Stranger Danger: A true crime podcast Private FB Group: Stranger Danger: Murder Lovers

On November 12th, 1984, 20-year-old Southern Methodist University student Angela Samota spent the night out with friends before visiting her boyfriend, Ben McCall, and returning home. Angela called Ben to let him know there was a man in her house who needed to use the bathroom and her phone. That was the last time anyone would ever hear from Angela. Worried, Ben drove to her house and called police, only for them to discover Angela had been raped and stabbed 19 times. With very little evidence and one main suspect they were unable to connect, police would let the case go cold until Angela's college roommate ,Sheila Wysocki, decided to take matters into her own hands. All sources can be found on www.crimeoncaffeine.com. Follow us on social media @crimeoncaffeine

 Private Investigator, Sheila Wysocki looks at the perplexing case of on the missing Bay Area jogger, Philip Kreycik. She hosts the true-crime podcast: Without Warning - based on cold cases she investigates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheila is a professional Private Investigator, and host of the "Without Warning" podcast.  On today's episode, Bob and Sheila are discussing the subject of Without Warning.  The mysterious death of Lauren Agee.To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.comFollow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBingeToday's Sponsors:AnaLuisa.com/Binge - Use code "Binge" to get 10% off of your purchase.ThriveMarket.com/Binge - For 25% off of your first order.Babbel.com - Use code "Binge" for an additional 3 months of Babbel for FREE, when you purchase a 3 month subscription.

This is Season 2, Episode 20 and our book this week is “Hell in the Heartland” by Jax Miller. My guest today is private investigator Sheila Wysocki. She's also a tremendous advocate for families and especially moms, who often spend years trying to find the truth about what happened to their missing or murdered child. “Hell in the Heartland” tells the almost unbelievable story of murders, missing girls, marijuana, meth, and one amazing mom. I love the name of the non-profit that I get to share with you this week: Mothers in Charge. This amazing organization works to prevent violence and supports youth, young adults, families, and communities affected by violence. They have chapters in several different states, but if there isn't one near you maybe you need to talk to them about starting one! I've put a link to their website below, so check that out and see how you can support Mothers in Charge with the incredible work they do. Mothers In Charge website Buy "Hell in the Heartland" Update on the search for Ashley and Lauria Join my email list - scroll to the bottom of the homepage! https://sheilawysocki.com/

In 1984, Angela Samota was a 20-year-old college student studying computer science and engineering at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Angela lit up every room she walked into and she was extremely intelligent, hard-working, and driven. But, in October of that year, Angie showed kindness to a stranger and let him inside her apartment to use the phone. Her boyfriend became worried when he couldn't reach her and called the police who found Angie inside. She had been raped and murdered.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of Angie Samota. Angie's good friend at college was a woman named Sheila Wysocki and that's a name that many true crime fans may know. Sheila refused to give up on her friend and the search for her killer. She wouldn't let the police give up either. That hard work and persistence paid off in 2009 when DNA revealed the identity of Angie's killer. The killer turned out to be a man named Donald Bess, not someone closer to Angie as most people suspected.You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital production

Episode 80: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Today we welcome a podcast pioneer. Sheila Wysocki is known for her serial podcast show “Without Warning.” Each season she dives into an unsolved murder and works to help solve the case. We are incredibly honored to welcome her to the show today. Please welcome Sheila Wysocki and your host Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links:     Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com  Linkedin: Matthew Spaier    www.investigators-toolbox.com  Sheila on Linkedin: Sheila Wysocki Sheila Email: Sheila@Shielawysocki.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors:     https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://merlinlocate.com/ https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.intellenet.org/annual-conference/

In 1984, Angela Samota was brutally murdered in her home in Dallas, Texas, and for over twenty years her case remained unsolved... until Sheila Wysocki took action and solved the case. This week Murder, She Told welcomes a very special guest, Sheila Wysocki, to the show to talk about the journey to justice on her best friend's cold case, what it's like as a female private investigator in a world that's dominated by men, DNA test kits, and what made her keep going after solving Angie's case. Special thanks to Sheila Wysocki for participating in this interview. Connect with Murder, She Told on instagram https://instagram.com/murdershetoldpodcast (@MurderSheToldPodcast) for key photos from this episode and more, and on https://www.facebook.com/mstpodcast (Facebook.) Have a story that needs to be told? Submit it to murdershetoldpod@gmail.com All credits for this episode can be found on https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/murdershetold.com (murdershetold.com). Sign up for the mailing list for an invite to the Murder, She Told secret Facebook group.

In 1984, college student Angela Samota was brutally murdered in her home. Her case went unsolved for over 20 years until her best friend decided to take matters into her own hands. Find out how Sheila Wysocki solved her best friend’s murder. Sources “Court of Criminal Appeals Donald Andrew Bess Jr. v. The State of Texas.” Donald Andrew Bess Jr. v. The State of Texas, Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, cases.justia.com/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/ap-76-377.pdf?ts=1462448597. Death Row Information, www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_info/bessdonald.html. “Excerpt: the Evolution of DNA Evidence in the Courtroom.” Innocence Project, The Innocence Project, 18 July 2017, innocenceproject.org/excerpt-the-evolution-of-dna-evidence-in-the-courtroom/. Graf, Bridget. “Man Convicted of Rape, Murder of SMU Student Loses Appeal.” The Daily Campus, SMU Daily Campus, 14 Apr. 2016, www.smudailycampus.com/news/man-convicted-of-rape-murder-of-smu-student-loses-appeal. Karen Gren Scholer United States District Judge. “Bess v. Davis.” Legal Research Tools from Casetext, 23 Mar. 2020, casetext.com/case/bess-v-davis-1. McDermott, Sarah. “My Best Friend's Killer Got Away - until I Made Police Try Again.” BBC News, BBC, 25 June 2018, www.bbc.com/news/stories-44470377. “Read the Orignal Police Report for Angie Samota.” NBCNews.com, NBCUniversal News Group, 8 June 2012, www.nbcnews.com/news/world/read-orignal-police-report-angie-samota-flna820561. Staff, Inside Edition. “Woman Becomes Private Eye to Help Solve Murder of Best Friend Killed in 1984.” Inside Edition, Inside Edition, 22 Feb. 2018, www.insideedition.com/woman-becomes-private-eye-help-solve-murder-best-friend-killed-1984-40956. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melancholiapodcast/support

Welcome back to Between the Crimes! Our wonderful Patreon subscribers kindly donate to us each and every month, and have allowed Between the Crimes to get brand new Rode PodMic Microphones for our podcast! Thank you so much for all of your support throughout these last few months. You have no idea how much it means to us.

Bob is joined by Private Investigator and Podcaster, Sheila Wysocki. Sheila is here to discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Lauren Agee. Lauren was camping with friends, when she went missing. The next day her body was found floating in a cove. Police ruled the death an accident, but her family expects foul play. Sheila is on the case. Today's Sponsor: truthnucalm.com - Get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee.

Ep 31: After more than 20 years the brutal rape and murder of college student Angela Samota was finally solved, thanks in part to the tenacity of her best friend. Why did it take police so long to find the killer and what ultimately led to an arrest of a man who was never evenRead more

Losing a loved one to a violent crime is traumatic for a family. Needing to fight to get answers about what happened is like being victimized all over again. In this week's book, “Survivors: Shocking True Stories About America's Pursuit of Police Transparency and Justice”, you'll hear stories told by family members abut their struggles to get proper investigations when a death is wrongly determined to be accidental or a suicide. Today's guest Sheila Wysocki will share her own struggles as an investigator helping families like these who want nothing more than to be told the truth.

On this special bonus episode, Kelsey shares with Sierra the disturbing information she learned while watching a Netflix original documentary called Athlete A. Then, Sierra tells Kelsey about a surprising episode of 48 Hours called Fatal Crossing and a podcast that goes along with it. We would like to give a very special shout out to some people who are worth following on this Follow Friday! Sheila Wysocki from the Without Warning podcast, the Etsy shop called ItsOkayCreations for all your trinket coffin and pop socket needs, Alex and Loren from The Basic Bitch Podcast, and Brooke and Ford from the Sleepless In Suburbia podcast. https://www.withoutwarningpodcast.com/derailed https://www.etsy.com/shop/ItsOkayCreations?ref=shop_sugg https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-basic-bitch-podcast/id1495578174 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleepless-in-suburbia/id1522756161 We would also like to thank this week's sponsor, Anchor! Wanting to start your own podcast? Check out Anchor where making a podcast is not only fun, Its super easy! https://anchor.fm/ https://www.patreon.com/BasicMurderBabes Sources: https://www.netflix.com/title/81034185 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fatal-crossing/#x --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicmurderbabes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basicmurderbabes/support

Without Warning Investigation Derailed – The Kadie Major Case Episode 10 Show Notes Getting answers means asking questions. Did the original investigators ask the right questions? Sheila’s crowdsource forensics groups got together to discuss what questions they would have asked based on the evidence available to them. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 10 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River , Lynn, and Aadon Major. There will be a break while we get some answers to the many questions. Follow us on social media for the debut of Part 2. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  www.sheilawysocki.com www.withoutwarningpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without Warning Investigation Derailed – The Kadie Major Case Episode 10 Show Notes Getting answers means asking questions. Did the original investigators ask the right questions? Sheila’s crowdsource forensics groups got together to discuss what questions they would have asked based on the evidence available to them. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 10 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River , Lynn, and Aadon Major. There will be a break while we get some answers to the many questions. Follow us on social media for the debut of Part 2. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. www.sheilawysocki.com www.withoutwarningpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without Warning Investigation Derailed – The Kadie Major Case Episode 7 Show Notes The best stories always have a twist that you didn’t see coming. Real life is like that too, and investigations are no exception. When new information becomes available, it can either confirm your ideas, or disprove them. Sometimes, that means rethinking how you feel a case unfolded. Listen in to some real life plot twists on this week’s episode. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 7 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aadon Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without Warning Investigation Derailed – The Kadie Major Case Episode 7 Show Notes The best stories always have a twist that you didn’t see coming. Real life is like that too, and investigations are no exception. When new information becomes available, it can either confirm your ideas, or disprove them. Sometimes, that means rethinking how you feel a case unfolded. Listen in to some real life plot twists on this week’s episode. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 7 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aadon Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without Warning Investigation Derailed – The Kadie Major Case Episode 6 Show Notes Investigations can be complex and time consuming. Few families can afford to pay for all of the help that they need. That’s why crowdsourcing is such a great resource for families still searching for answers to what happened to their loved one. Sheila’s network of PI s that she works with is amazing, but she could never make as much progress on her cases without her crowdsource volunteers. Author Stephen King once said “The truth is in the details”, and in researching the details of the deaths of Kadie, River, and Aadon Major, the team has uncovered some truly shocking details. Join Sheila as she and some of her crowdsourcers discuss what they find the most shocking about this case, and why they volunteer their time and resources to help families find the truth. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 3 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aadon Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheila Wysocki is a private investigator who uses her podcast, Without Warning, to crowdsource true crime cases in real-time. The third season of the Without Warning podcast digs into the mysterious 2008 deaths of Kadie Major, her baby River, and her unborn child, Aidan, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The Beginnings of Without Warning  Sheila became a private investigator in 2004 to discover what happened to her college roommate who was raped and murdered in the 1980s. After six years of work, in 2010, she helped to convict a man for this crime. Since then, Sheila has expanded her case portfolio across the US. Sheila began the Without Warning podcast as a real-time investigative tool for some of her cases. She uses her podcast platform to receive feedback, assistance, and tips from listeners. In her first two seasons, she covered two separate cases on the deaths of Lauren Agee and Christian Andreacchio. The Case of Kadie Major Now in Season 3, Sheila is investigating the bizarre deaths of Kadie Major, daughter River, and baby boy (to be named Aidan Robert) in Moncks Corner, South Carolina in 2008. Sheila, fellow investigators, and her Patreon team are working with Kadie’s mom, Vicky, to find the truth behind their deaths.  Kadie and River’s bodies were found near a train track and quickly ruled a suicide. However, Sheila has found convincing evidence to question this suicide theory. This story digs into a strange and complicated world of Kadie’s husband, Aaron, and his immediate family. It also looks at the seemingly botched investigation by the local officials. As the case continues, Without Warning will continue to reveal more unbelievable and unworldly evidence about this case. The Power of Women Investigators One of Sheila’s primary motivations is the strength and determination of the grieving mothers of deceased adult children. Sheila works closely with these strong mothers on different cases to find justice and bring closure to these cases.  Sheila is also constantly amazed by her Patreon team--many of whom are also mothers--who are working with her to solve cases in real-time. If you think you have the investigative tools to help Sheila, then consider joining today! You can catch up on all of the Payne in the Pod episodes, here. Become a patron to receive even more exclusive content from Mary Payne including in-depth conversations that you won’t find anywhere else! Podcast Recommendations: Culpable Southern Fried True Crime Brainscratchers The Unlovely Truth Three Men and a Mystery Find Sheila at:  sheilawysocki.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without Warning Kadie Major Investigation Derailed Episode 4 Show Notes. How far would Vicky Hall go to get answers to her daughter’s death, and the deaths of her grandchildren? Her son-in-law and his family were exhibiting some very puzzling behavior. The police seemed bent on closing the case with minimal investigation. A private investigator would make some great strides, but when a national news magazine’s coverage got police to reopen the case, would Vicky finally get the full story? Tune in to Season 3, Episode 4 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River, and Aadon Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Without Warning Podcast Sheila Wysocki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without Warning Kadie Major Investigation Derailed Episode 4 Show Notes. How far would Vicky Hall go to get answers to her daughter’s death, and the deaths of her grandchildren? Her son-in-law and his family were exhibiting some very puzzling behavior. The police seemed bent on closing the case with minimal investigation. A private investigator would make some great strides, but when a national news magazine’s coverage got police to reopen the case, would Vicky finally get the full story? Tune in to Season 3, Episode 4 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River, and Aadon Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Without Warning Podcast Sheila Wysocki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without Warning Podcast Investigation Derailed – The Kadie Major Case Episode 3 Show Notes "I've Got Them" Parents should not outlive their children. They should not have to attend the funeral of their child and their grandchildren. How do you make it through a day that should not be happening? Listen to Vicky’s own words as she describes dealing with her grief as she struggled to understand the actions of Aaron and his family. While hundreds of friends and family were pouring out their love for Kadie, Aaron’s father was heard speculating that Kadie may have been high on LSD provided by one of her uncles. Rahnda confronted Vicky about whether she could be in the room as the casket was closed. And Aaron? Aaron’s behavior was the strangest of all. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 3 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aadon Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning Podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. More information on Sheila Wysocki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without Warning Podcast Investigation Derailed – The Kadie Major Case Episode 3 Show Notes "I've Got Them" Parents should not outlive their children. They should not have to attend the funeral of their child and their grandchildren. How do you make it through a day that should not be happening? Listen to Vicky’s own words as she describes dealing with her grief as she struggled to understand the actions of Aaron and his family. While hundreds of friends and family were pouring out their love for Kadie, Aaron’s father was heard speculating that Kadie may have been high on LSD provided by one of her uncles. Rahnda confronted Vicky about whether she could be in the room as the casket was closed. And Aaron? Aaron’s behavior was the strangest of all. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 3 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aadon Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning Podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. More information on Sheila Wysocki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though she didn’t know it herself, Vicky’s life would be turned upside down on the night of January 17th, 2008. With the life of her own daughter ripped from her world, Vicky Hall begins to piece together the oddities in the people Kadie Major thought she could call family. From Aaron’s mismatched descriptions to the friction Kadie had with her mother-in-law, things weren’t adding up and Vicky herself knew better than anyone else that the case wasn’t closed. Though she tries to move on, every new detail paints her a picture different from the reality of what was to come. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 2 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aidan Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though she didn’t know it herself, Vicky’s life would be turned upside down on the night of January 17th, 2008. With the life of her own daughter ripped from her world, Vicky Hall begins to piece together the oddities in the people Kadie Major thought she could call family. From Aaron’s mismatched descriptions to the friction Kadie had with her mother-in-law, things weren’t adding up and Vicky herself knew better than anyone else that the case wasn’t closed. Though she tries to move on, every new detail paints her a picture different from the reality of what was to come. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 2 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aidan Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kadie Major grew up a bubbly, cheerful girl in a small town just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. She always dreamed of owning a farmhouse where she could raise horses and grow her family. In high school, she fell in love with a quiet, reserved classmate named Aaron Major. They eventually married and settled into a house just minutes away from Kadie’s parents. By January 2008, Kadie Major seemed to have the perfect life. She and Aaron had a beautiful 10-month old baby girl named River Lynn, with a baby boy (to be named Aidan Robert) on the way. Everything was on the right track. Yet things aren’t always as they seem. Aaron appeared to struggle with depression during his college days, and the couple was prone to argument and bickering. Even Aaron’s mother, Ronda, had a series of unnerving interactions with Kadie. On the evening of January 16, 2008, Kadie asked her mother, Vicky, to join her for dinner. Vicky asked to postpone for another night. That dinner would never come. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 1 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aidan Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kadie Major grew up a bubbly, cheerful girl in a small town just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. She always dreamed of owning a farmhouse where she could raise horses and grow her family. In high school, she fell in love with a quiet, reserved classmate named Aaron Major. They eventually married and settled into a house just minutes away from Kadie’s parents. By January 2008, Kadie Major seemed to have the perfect life. She and Aaron had a beautiful 10-month old baby girl named River Lynn, with a baby boy (to be named Aidan Robert) on the way. Everything was on the right track. Yet things aren’t always as they seem. Aaron appeared to struggle with depression during his college days, and the couple was prone to argument and bickering. Even Aaron’s mother, Ronda, had a series of unnerving interactions with Kadie. On the evening of January 16, 2008, Kadie asked her mother, Vicky, to join her for dinner. Vicky asked to postpone for another night. That dinner would never come. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 1 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aidan Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 16, 2008, a 26-year old pregnant mother, Kadie Major, drove to the outskirts of her South Carolina town, drowned her 10-month old daughter named River Lynn in a creek, and then jumped in front of an oncoming train. Soon after, Aaron Major received devastating news of the deaths of his wife, baby girl, and unborn child they planned to name Aidan. Or at least that’s what the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department’s investigation concluded. But several details of this story just don’t Tune in to Season 3 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aidan Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 16, 2008, a 26-year old pregnant mother, Kadie Major, drove to the outskirts of her South Carolina town, drowned her 10-month old daughter named River Lynn in a creek, and then jumped in front of an oncoming train. Soon after, Aaron Major received devastating news of the deaths of his wife, baby girl, and unborn child they planned to name Aidan.  Or at least that’s what the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department’s investigation concluded. But several details of this story just don’t Tune in to Season 3 of Without Warning, in which renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki utilizes crowdsourcing to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of Kadie, River Lynn, and Aidan Major. You can subscribe to Without Warning on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who would you call if you were in a desperate situation and you feared for your life? Most of us would call the police. But what if the police were the ones you were afraid of? Don't miss part 1 of “Murder in the Bayou” with special guest Sheila Wysocki.

In this episode, host Kiah Mott and investigator Sheila Wysocki play a game of 20 questions to help Theory: listeners learn more about Sheila’s career as an investigator. Sheila Wysocki is known for solving her best friend's murder 26 years after the fact, and has been featured on Barcroft TV, Cold Case, and Crime Watch Daily.  Please follow her social media, and listen to her podcast.  Neither my guest nor myself have the power to legally condemn anyone discussed in this episode, and any/all speculations made in this episode are alleged. A theory is a theory until it becomes a truth. Find Theory: on Instagram @theorytruecrimepodcast Keep Up With Sheila: https://sheilawysocki.com/ https://www.instagram.com/withoutwarningpi/?hl=en https://sheilawysocki.com/podcast/ This episode was mixed and mastered by the talented Luke Wilson of Built for Annihilation.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theory-podcast/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theory-podcast/support

Dylan Swearingen claimed to be one of Christian Andreacchio’s best friends. They had not been close in high school, but a bad breakup for Dylan coincided with Christian’s final split with Avery, and the two began to hang out more. It wasn’t long before Dylan’s drug use escalated, and Christian warned Whitley that he considered Dylan a bad influence. That didn’t stop her from letting Dylan come over when Christian was gone working on the boat. Christian and Dylan’s relationship became so strained that witnesses have them fighting at a party in December. After that, contact between the two practically stopped. So why would Dylan be the one Christian called for a ride back to Meridian? Listen to private investigator Sheila Wysocki highlight key differences in Dylan and Whitley’s statements. Consider Dylan’s words when compared to forensics, video evidence, and witness statements. Decide for yourself if Dylan’s stories about the debit card, the broken cell phone, or the trip to Best Buy ring true. You’ll also hear from investigators Mike Kenny and Lori Morrison on their thoughts about Dylan. Check out Without Warning social media to add your thoughts to the discussion. https://www.withoutwarningpodcast.com/ http://sheilawysocki.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Swearingen claimed to be one of Christian Andreacchio’s best friends. They had not been close in high school, but a bad breakup for Dylan coincided with Christian’s final split with Avery, and the two began to hang out more. It wasn’t long before Dylan’s drug use escalated, and Christian warned Whitley that he considered Dylan a bad influence. That didn’t stop her from letting Dylan come over when Christian was gone working on the boat. Christian and Dylan’s relationship became so strained that witnesses have them fighting at a party in December. After that, contact between the two practically stopped. So why would Dylan be the one Christian called for a ride back to Meridian? Listen to private investigator Sheila Wysocki highlight key differences in Dylan and Whitley’s statements. Consider Dylan’s words when compared to forensics, video evidence, and witness statements. Decide for yourself if Dylan’s stories about the debit card, the broken cell phone, or the trip to Best Buy ring true. You’ll also hear from investigators Mike Kenny and Lori Morrison on their thoughts about Dylan. Check out Without Warning social media to add your thoughts to the discussion.  https://www.withoutwarningpodcast.com/ http://sheilawysocki.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LEAKED AUDIO from Richie McAlister, CAO of Meridian Mississippi. Revelations that will blow your mind. They are all getting in alignment on this "He shot himself on the commode" narrative, which was already proven wrong by Sheila Wysocki. They are trying to get their ducks in a row for this "Truth" podcast. In order for the Truth to come out you have to be willing to explore all aspects. We have. They have not. 

Rae Andreacchio and Sheila Wysocki answer questions about the Meridian Election, Mayor Percy Bland, Whitley Goodman and more. Rae and I discuss the suicidal text messages, the numerous phone calls Christian made to Whitley, the location app on Whitley's phone and many more. withoutwarningpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rae Andreacchio and Sheila Wysocki answer questions about the Meridian Election, Mayor Percy Bland, Whitley Goodman and more. Rae and I discuss the suicidal text messages, the numerous phone calls Christian made to Whitley, the location app on Whitley's phone and many more. withoutwarningpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The suicide of Christian Andreacchio has been left a mystery for many years. The host and producer of Culpable join Mary Payne to discuss in depth. On February 26, 2014, young Christian Andreacchio was found dead of an apparent suicide in Meridian, Mississippi. However, there is mystery and speculation on whether his death was actually a suicide or whether he was murdered. Culpable, a true crime podcast, tells the mysterious story of Christian’s death and shares the complexities with the investigation of his death. Host Dennis Cooper and Producer, Mark Minnery, join Mary Payne to take a deep dive into the podcast.  Questioning the Death Dennis and Mark explain in detail how they got involved in the case in 2018. The two share what went into their investigation of Christian’s death including the help his mother, Rae, gave them through documentation and timelines she had put together. The three discuss various aspects of the case, questioning how the Meridian Police Department could believe Christian’s friends and assume it was an open-and-shut case. They touch on Christian’s girlfriend, Whitley Goodman, and the role she may or may not have played in his death as well as the supposed “Gun Night” that took place earlier that evening. The Culpable team discusses their relationship with Sheila Wysocki, the Private Investigator hired by the Andreacchio family and host of the podcast Without Warning, and her role of recreating a 3D model of the bathroom where Christian was found dead utilizing forensics technology.  A Reward for Information There are so many questions surrounding the death of Christian. There is currently a reward being offered up to $100,000 to anyone that can bring an arrest and conviction to this case. This reward is sponsored by the Culpable team at Black Mountain Media, as well as their partner Tenderfoot. Will there be a Season Two of Culpable with another case and story? Dennis shares the answer at the end of the episode. Catch up on all of the Payne in the Pod episodes, here. And don’t forget, Payne in the Pod is on Patreon - become a Patron!  Podcast Recommendations The Joe Rogan Experience Planet Money The Reply All How I Built This Up and Vanished Live and Die in LA S Town Find Culpable at https://culpablepodcast.com/ Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @culpablepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheila Wysocki joins Heavy Crown Radio for a discussion of what she does best! 

Christian Andreaccio's last place on earth became a crime scene. Crime scenes contain physical evidence that can tell us what really happened to a victim, and in this episode, we review that crime scene with Alina Burroughs and Mark Gillespie. We discuss what was and was not done, and what should have been done.  First responders were delayed after Dylan Swearingen gave the 911 operator the wrong address. When they did finally arrive, a narrative was already established: it was a suicide. Why was that narrative established? Because that's what Dylan told the 911 operator.  Penny, a listener, joins in with details from the police file. Another listener provides us with audio from Whitley’s spokesperson, talking about Christian’s case. All in this episode of Without Warning with Sheila Wysocki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Andreaccio's last place on earth became a crime scene. Crime scenes contain physical evidence that can tell us what really happened to a victim, and in this episode, we review that crime scene with Alina Burroughs and Mark Gillespie. We discuss what was and was not done, and what should have been done. First responders were delayed after Dylan Swearingen gave the 911 operator the wrong address. When they did finally arrive, a narrative was already established: it was a suicide. Why was that narrative established? Because that's what Dylan told the 911 operator. Penny, a listener, joins in with details from the police file. Another listener provides us with audio from Whitley’s spokesperson, talking about Christian’s case. All in this episode of Without Warning with Sheila Wysocki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People dial 911 during a critical event to get help for themselves or someone else as quickly as possible. What someone says during a 911 can profoundly impact any subsequent investigation into what happened, criminal or otherwise. In this episode of the Without Warning Podcast, Sheila Wysocki discusses the Christian Andreacchio 911 call. Why start with the 911 call? This is where most investigations begin, so it's where we start, together, examining Christian Andreacchio's case. Sheila discusses the 911 call with experts, investigators, and Christian’s family. Does the scene fit the 911 call? Is the caller telling the truth? Did Dylan delay first responders to Christian’s apartment? This is a practical look at Christian’s 911 call, taking the listener through his words, analyzing them, and reviewing the scene through knowledge and experience.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People dial 911 during a critical event to get help for themselves or someone else as quickly as possible. What someone says during a 911 can profoundly impact any subsequent investigation into what happened, criminal or otherwise.  In this episode of the Without Warning Podcast, Sheila Wysocki discusses the Christian Andreacchio 911 call. Why start with the 911 call? This is where most investigations begin, so it's where we start, together, examining Christian Andreacchio's case. Sheila discusses the 911 call with experts, investigators, and Christian’s family. Does the scene fit the 911 call? Is the caller telling the truth? Did Dylan delay first responders to Christian’s apartment? This is a practical look at Christian’s 911 call, taking the listener through his words, analyzing them, and reviewing the scene through knowledge and experience.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 26, 2014, Christian Andreacchio was found dead in Meridian, Mississippi, the “safest city in Mississippi with more than 30,000 people.” Was it suicide or was it murder? Why have officials been slow to act on this case? Come along with Private Investigator, Sheila Wysocki, as she goes step-by-step through this investigation and dives into the lives of those involved. This is Season 2 of Without Warning-The Christian Andreacchio Case.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 26, 2014, Christian Andreacchio was found dead in Meridian, Mississippi, the “safest city in Mississippi with more than 30,000 people.” Was it suicide or was it murder? Why have officials been slow to act on this case?  Come along with Private Investigator, Sheila Wysocki, as she goes step-by-step through this investigation and dives into the lives of those involved. This is Season 2 of Without Warning-The Christian Andreacchio Case.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Her best friend, Angie Samota, was raped and brutally murdered in 1984, and the case quickly went cold. Sheila, however, would not rest until justice had been served. Thanks to her unwavering tenacity, the murderer has been found, put behind bars, and is now awaiting execution on death row. Hear this woman’s amazing story of against-all-odds persistence and unending love.Website: https://sheilawysocki.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WithoutWarningPI/Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrappymomPIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrappymompi/?hl=enWithout Warning Podcast: https://sheilawysocki.com/podcast/Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withoutwarningpi/?hl=en

Dennis travels with Jacob to meet Sheila Wysocki, a private investigator. Sheila and her team of PIs agreed to investigate Christian’s case. A strategy is devised with the first step being a trip to Key West, FL, where Whitley is residing. Jacob travels to Key West, FL with three PIs (Michael Kenney, Jay Marin, and Claudia Barrios) and the investigation begins. https://culpablepodcast.com/

In 1984, Sheila Wysocki’s best friend from college was murdered and the case remained unsolved. Twenty years later, Sheila solved it.  This week, Little Stories welcomes private investigator and total badass Sheila Wysocki. We talk about the day to day life of working as a private investigator (Hint: not sneaking around in bushes catching cheaters), what made her continue after solving Angie’s case, and what she really thinks about the recent uptick of true crime as entertainment. Plus, why she's fan of at-home DNA kits but won't let her kids use them.  Send us your stories at littlestoriespodcast@gmail.com to get featured on an upcoming episode of the show!  And follow us on Instagram for the latest scoop at Instagram.com/LittleStoriesPodcast. Check out Criminal Podcast’s interview with Sheila Wysocki (episode 88) for more backstory on Angela Samota and the case that got her started. https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-88-cold-case-04-06-2018

On February 26, 2014 Rae Andreacchio suffered the tragic loss of her 21-year-old son, Christian. After a 4-year fight, her cries for justice have gone unanswered. Host Dennis Cooper works alongside Sheila Wysocki and her team to unearth the truth behind the story of a young man with a promising future, whose life met an unexpected end, and the years of injustice that ensued. From Black Mountain Media and Tenderfoot TV, this is Culpable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheila Wysocki has an amazing story of living one life and later discovering that she wanted to do something else. In 2004, she became Private Investigator for the sole purpose of solving the case of her roommate, Angela Samota, who was murdered in 1984. Her dogged determination to solve cases captivated the media as well as the hearts of America and beyond. In 2010 she was about to retire from cases with her roommate's killer convicted but decided In 2013 to take on other cases. As of now, she continues being private investigator and well described as the Voice for the Voiceless. She even entered podcasting world to get tips in her current cases for a great success. In this Episode:  How Sheila is being funded? The Murder case of her roommate Why do prosecutors fight DNA tests on cases of convicted felons? Having trouble with Law Enforcement A reporter who lost his job Hanlon’s Razor? A Lance Armstrong analogy - Is this cascade of errors or just people keep on dabbling down to cover themselves? FBI The Reason Sheila appears in People Magazine, 20/20, Dateline Crime Watch and Daily Mail Private Investigators that she is mentoring Typical recent work day What kind of emotional toll that is taken on her and her family? Quotes from this Episode:  “They have to have a 100000 dollars. That’s not the fee. That’s the process fee of getting expert and getting their case in truly investigations.” – Sheila Wysocki “In my cases the reason it cost too much is because I insist that we have everything” – Sheila Wysocki “The best if you are handled the case for me, you have had the best experts like a hydrologists who even knew what that was before.” –Sheila Wysocki “I don't want to tell the parents, 'this is what happened, and it wasn’t what happened'. I want to scientifically prove what happened.” – Shiela Wysocki “Thank God for all the scientific trace evidence advancements.” – Sheila Wysocki “The best thing to me is to move on and expose it.” – Sheila Wysocki “The best thing ever is to expose who they are, you know I don’t believe in revenge now I'll stand up for myself but I don’t believe in revenge including my clients.” – Sheila Wysocki “I'm going to be the person telling the truth.” – Sheila Wysocki Resources:  Website: https://sheilawysocki.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WithoutWarningPI/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withoutwarningpi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-wysocki-6972807a/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrappymomPI  And don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing. Web: https://unstructuredpod.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/unstructuredp Facebook: https://facebook.com/unstructuredp  Instagram: https://instagram.com/unstructuredp Join the Facebook group:  fb.com/groups/unstructured

Desperate mom seeks help from Professional Investigator Sheila Wysocki, who became a private investigator to solve her college roommate's brutal murder that went cold for 26 years. After the success in Angie Samota’s case, Sheila Wysocki continued to help victim’s families find justice. Join Sheila and other investigators as they unravel the mysterious death of Lauren Agee, a 21-year-old who was found dead in the water at the bottom of a cliff. No media spin, no pages missing, only the cold hard truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Yarchuck met Lauren the night before she died at Fishlipz. Lauren bounced up to him asking about being a police office. The next time Chris Yarchuck saw Lauren she was floating face down at Pate's Ford Marina. This is a conversation between Chris, Sheila Wysocki, and Sherry Smith.  http://sheilawysocki.com http://withoutwarningpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this riveting episode, Mary Payne dives into Lauren Agee’s mysterious death with Sheila Wysocki, host of the podcast Without Warning: The Lauren Agee Case. Sheila Wysocki is a private investigator who was hired by Lauren’s mother to investigate her “accidental” death. After the case failed to make progress in the court system, Sheila decided to take all of the information surrounding Lauren’s story and turn in into a podcast in hopes that the truth will be revealed. Sheila breaks down Lauren’s disappearance and death as well as the potential individuals involved. Mary Payne’s mind is blown when Sheila drops some bombshells that have not yet been shared on her podcast. Sheila also shares that she is part of another investigative podcast calledBroke Busted and Disgusted, with eight private investigators who discuss different cases. Sheila’s Podcast Recommendations: Southern Fried True Crime Broke Busted and Disgusted Find Sheila at: Sheilawysocki.com Twitter: @ScrappymomPI Facebook: Facebook.com/WithoutWarningPI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheila Wysocki is a mother of two and an accomplished private detective. After solving her former roommate’s murder, a case that had gone cold for more than 25 years, Sheila devoted herself to detective work completely, founding the non-profit Without Warning: Fight Back. She uses this as an outlet for advocating for victims of crime. She is a licensed professional investigator, who will get to the truth no matter how long it takes. Her Podcast Without Warning should be next on your list. I'm hooked and I do this stuff for a living. She is widely known for what she does, having appeared on Anderson Cooper, Dateline, Katie Couric, Biography, ABC's 20/20, Crime Watch Daily, Criminal and numerous other podcasts. She was also featured in the Washington Post.

In the past, I've talked about transcriptions. The fun part of transcriptions is you still have to end up with something that is easy to read and brings value. I've mentioned temi.com and revs.com but the one thing I didn't think about is how you can use it as an editing tool But What if Things Go Wrong? I drove to Nashville this week to attend two events. One was the Nashville podcasters meetup, and the other was the launch party of Without Warning by Sheila Wysocki which had a room full of private investigators who are thinking about starting a podcast, and music business people looking to start podcasts. When I first thought about it, I went to hotels.com and did a search for cheap hotels. I normally don't look at reviews, but as I was choosing the cheapest hotel I could find, I saw some reviews with words like "bed bugs," "Drug Deals," and  "Cockroaches." It made me very nervous. I thought of getting bed bugs into my luggage and bringing them home. I thought of my last trip to Nashville where I ended up hitting a dear on the way home and totaled my car. But What if Things Go Right? I met some great people and strengthened the relationships I already had. I was interviewed, and it turns out that the Ramada Hotel I stayed at was the same one I chose the last time I was in Franklin Tenessee.  By the time I left many more people knew who I was, what I do, and how to contact me. What I Learned If you get a bunch of private investigators together they are just as talkative as podcasters. Why? Becuase much like podcasters, the only people who understand what it's like to be a Private Investigator are other private investigators. My comfort zone is 7 hours in a car, but if I'm driving home I can go 8.5 and be wide awake at 3 AM. You can use transcriptions to help with editing. The two I mentioned are temi.com and rev.com More and more people are assembling teams to create a podcast (and I'm not sure people know there is an alternative) People often follow the guidelines based on their environment (so people in Nashville think you need to go to a professional studio to record - you don't) Danny Ozment of Emerald City Productions ( speaking of studios) has a great mixing room, and David Hooper of Big Podcast and Red Podcast converted his walk-in closet into a studio How Podcasting Is Like Show Shopping I was so excited to go to Podcast Movement I forgot my shoes and I realized this when I was about 4 hours into the 7-hour drive. I stopped and bought a new pair. There are all sorts of dress shoes with colors, materials, heals, souls, etc. Some are shiny, and some have a texture. In the end, you need shoes to protect and provide comfort for your feet. With this in mind, it doesn't matter what they look like, the texture, etc. Fashion is what dictates those types of guidelines and those are not really NEED, but more WANTS. For me I needed a black pair, that didn't pinch my feet, let my feet breathe, and had a soul that wasn't' going to have me sliding. I looked around, found a few that fit the criteria, and then bought the pair that fit my budget. I could've looked a lot longer, but I found shoes that fit what I needed, and I moved on and continued driving to Philadelphia. Sometimes you just need to decide, put on the shoes and go. Usually the first day, your f00t need to kind of get used to the shoe, but over time the show adapts to the foot and all is well. So Man Varieties of Show Openings Jeff Brown from Lead to Read will be coming on the show in the future to discuss this further (as we did a talk on this at Podcast Movement), but we share the opinion that the show should let people know what the show is about, what the episode is about, why we should listen to you, and then get to the content. We will dive into that deeper in the future. The Perfect Podcast Intro I'm going to play samples of podcast intros from many shows today and let you know that you don't HAVE to do an intro like mine if you don't want to. Don't want music? Don't need it. Like shoes, podcast intros come in many shapes and sizes. Mentioned in this show New Media Show Big Podcast A Very Fatal Murder Oprah Super Soul This American Life What Was It Like Chad Michael  Story Podcast Ready To Start Your Podcast? Ready To Grow Your Podcast? I have multiple plans for multiple budgets at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/workwithme Question of the Month Have you ever attended any Podcast Event? Was it worth it? www.schoolofpodcasting.com/contact (I need the answer by 8/24/18)   

Lauren Agee went to Center Hill Lake in Smithville, Tennessee with some "friends" to attend the annual wake-boarding tournament known as WakeFest. They were camping on a steep cliff, 90 feet above the water. She supposedly went to bed Saturday night, and was missing the next morning. She was found hours later by two fishermen, floating dead, face down in a cove. Her death was barely investigated and her friends acted extremely suspicious. Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/25-lauren-ageeSpecial thanks to private investigator, Sheila Wysocki. Check out her podcast on Lauren's case called Without Warning. It's a long form series on her investigation into Lauren's suspicious death. Also special thanks to Sherry and Michael Smith for trusting me with your daughter's story. I hope it helps.Written, hosted, produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Erica KelleyOriginal Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma RadioMerch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrimehttps://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime

The last day of a popular three-day wakeboarding event, a body was found floating in the water below a cliff on federal land. Was it a tragic accident or murder? Come alone with Private Investigator, Sheila Wysocki, as she takes you behind the scenes of the Lauren Agee case. You will have a front-row seat to the inner workings of an investigation.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPOILER WARNING: Please listen to our first episode about Sheila, Episode 88: Cold Case, before you listen to this one. This episode contains descriptions of violence and may not be suitable for everyone. Sheila Wysocki became a PI to try to help solve the murder of her college roommate. She wasn't planning on taking on any more cases, but then the letters started coming. This week, we shadow Sheila as she sifts through evidence for one of her current cases.  Phoebe has made a list of some of her favorite podcast episodes right now. Check it out here. Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for The Accomplice. If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: Panoply Check out the new podcast Empire on Blood from Panoply wherever you like to listen. Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans To get started, go to RocketMortgage.com/CRIMINAL Squarespace Enjoy a free trial and 10% off your first Squarespace purchase with the offer code CRIMINAL. Virtue Labs Visit virtuelabs.com and use the code CRIMINAL to receive 20% off plus free shipping on your Virtue order.

In 1984, Sheila Wysocki found herself helping the police investigate the murder of her college roommate. Detectives asked her to help gather information, even sending her out to dinner with the main suspect. This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault and may not be suitable for everyone. Visit Sheila Wysocki's website at http://sheilawysocki.com/ Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for The Accomplice. If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Sponsors: Panoply Check out the new podcast Empire on Blood from Panoply wherever you like to listen. Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans To get started, go to RocketMortgage.com/CRIMINAL Squarespace Enjoy a free trial and 10% off your first Squarespace purchase with the offer code CRIMINAL. Virtue Labs Visit virtuelabs.com and use the code CRIMINAL to receive 20% off plus free shipping on your Virtue order.

Sheila Wysocki's roommate was brutally raped and murdered when attending Southern Methodist University in Dallas. 20 years later Sheila began a journey to solve that murder, becoming a private investigator in the process.

Gayle speaks with private investigator Sheila Wysocki about unsolved murder investigations. This is the first of Right In DC's Cold Case Series where Gayle will discuss unsolved murders in the DC Metro Area. You can learn more about Sheila's work at: http://sheilawysocki.com Right In DC is an audio podcast to inform, educate and entertain our listeners on politics, policy and foreign affairs with a view from Washington, DC. Right In DC advances the work of Gayle Trotter as an attorney and in print, television and radio. Some of Gayle's work can be accessed at: gayletrotter.com twitter.com/gayletrotter www.facebook.com/gayletrotter

Mom-turned-private-investigator Sheila Wysocki helps solve her friend’s murder after a shocking twist. Former Hollywood digital-effects artist Russell Koonce is stalked by a maniac on a lonely Austin road. Whitley Strieber, the best-selling author of 'The Hunger' and 'Communion,' faces unexplained forces in his Manhattan apartment. Music critic Scott Cantrell reveals the bizarre curse afflicting one of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions. And Eli Sanders, the Pulitzer-winning writer and associate editor of 'The Stranger' newspaper, comes full-circle with the shooter who terrorized Eli’s Seattle high school.