In September 2022, 59-year-old Debbie Collier disappeared. The police were able to track her rental van and found her remains pretty quickly. But, the scene was mysterious, and the authorities so far have been working hard to put the pieces of the puzzle together.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss this bizarre and currently evolving case. Debbie was seen on surveillance footage at a store more than 70 miles away from her home. The authorities discovered a mysterious Venmo transaction from Debbie to her daughter Amanda that included an extremely cryptic message. Police have ruled out suicide and have said publicly that there is no serial killer involvement. Some members of Debbie's family have come under scrutiny online. This is a case that needs to be monitored closely to find out what police know as additional details are revealed.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In September 2022, 59-year-old Debbie Collier disappeared. The police were able to track her rental van and found her remains pretty quickly. But, the scene was mysterious, and the authorities so far have been working hard to put the pieces of the puzzle together.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss this bizarre and currently evolving case. Debbie was seen on surveillance footage at a store more than 70 miles away from her home. The authorities discovered a mysterious Venmo transaction from Debbie to her daughter Amanda that included an extremely cryptic message. Police have ruled out suicide and have said publicly that there is no serial killer involvement. Some members of Debbie's family have come under scrutiny online. This is a case that needs to be monitored closely to find out what police know as additional details are revealed.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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Debbie Collier

Mike and Morf discuss the recent unsolved murder of Debbie Collier.

12-year-old Shanda Sharer was murdered in 1992. The details of her murder shocked the area. There had been just three other murders in the previous 12 years in the County, and none of them were as gruesome. People were even more shocked when it was revealed that four teenage girls were responsible for the brutal murder.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Shanda Sharer. It didn't take long for Melinda Loveless, Laurie Tackett, Hope Rippey, and Toni Lawrence to be identified as the perpetrators of Shanda's murder. Some of the girls talked about it openly to friends. Investigators learned that it was Melinda Loveless who held a grudge against Shanda because she thought Shanda was messing around with her girlfriend, Amanda. Melinda recruited Laurie, Hope, and Toni to follow her plan even though the three girls didn't even know Shanda.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-year-old Shanda Sharer was murdered in 1992. The details of her murder shocked the area. There had been just three other murders in the previous 12 years in the County, and none of them were as gruesome. People were even more shocked when it was revealed that four teenage girls were responsible for the brutal murder.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Shanda Sharer. It didn't take long for Melinda Loveless, Laurie Tackett, Hope Rippey, and Toni Lawrence to be identified as the perpetrators of Shanda's murder. Some of the girls talked about it openly to friends. Investigators learned that it was Melinda Loveless who held a grudge against Shanda because she thought Shanda was messing around with her girlfriend, Amanda. Melinda recruited Laurie, Hope, and Toni to follow her plan even though the three girls didn't even know Shanda.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Shanda Sharer

In July 2021, 50 yr old Bart Halderson and his 53 yr old wife Krista Halderson of Windsor, Wisconsin, disappeared. They were later found murdered. People who knew them were shocked that anyone would want to hurt the couple. But they were even more shocked to find out who was responsible.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders of Bart and Krista Halderson. Together they had two adult sons who both seemed to be on the right path in life. But their youngest son Chandler was hiding behind a series of lies. He told everyone that he was in college and had a great new job with SpaceX. When Chandler could no longer keep up the charade, he did the unthinkable.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In July 2021, 50 yr old Bart Halderson and his 53 yr old wife Krista Halderson of Windsor, Wisconsin, disappeared. They were later found murdered. People who knew them were shocked that anyone would want to hurt the couple. But they were even more shocked to find out who was responsible.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders of Bart and Krista Halderson. Together they had two adult sons who both seemed to be on the right path in life. But their youngest son Chandler was hiding behind a series of lies. He told everyone that he was in college and had a great new job with SpaceX. When Chandler could no longer keep up the charade, he did the unthinkable.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Bart and Krista Halderson

In 1974, 14-year-old Margaret Fox disappeared in New Jersey. She was set to meet a man named John Marshall, who was looking for someone to watch his 5-year-old son. This man had responded to an ad that Margaret and her cousin Lynne had placed in the paper. Margaret made it to the bus stop where this man was supposed to pick her up, but she was never heard from or seen again.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious disappearance of Margaret Fox. From the start, investigators did not believe that Margaret had run away from home. They believed that she was the victim of foul play. The investigation stalled after police couldn't locate a John Marshall, and they discovered that the number Margaret had written down came from a pay phone.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1974, 14-year-old Margaret Fox disappeared in New Jersey. She was set to meet a man named John Marshall, who was looking for someone to watch his 5-year-old son. This man had responded to an ad that Margaret and her cousin Lynne had placed in the paper. Margaret made it to the bus stop where this man was supposed to pick her up, but she was never heard from or seen again.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious disappearance of Margaret Fox. From the start, investigators did not believe that Margaret had run away from home. They believed that she was the victim of foul play. The investigation stalled after police couldn't locate a John Marshall, and they discovered that the number Margaret had written down came from a pay phone.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Margaret Fox

11-year-old Gannon Stauch went missing in 2020 in Colorado. His stepmother, Leticia, was the last person known to have seen him, and as the community searched for Gannon, they also offered support to Leticia. But, she told a number of different stories to the authorities that made them suspicious of her.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Gannon Stauch. Leticia's stories about what happened to Gannon became more varied and more bizarre. When Gannon's body was found by a bridge inspector, the police started to put it all together. But would a jury believe that Leticia murdered Gannon, and if so, what was the motive?You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-year-old Gannon Stauch went missing in 2020 in Colorado. His stepmother, Leticia, was the last person known to have seen him, and as the community searched for Gannon, they also offered support to Leticia. But, she told a number of different stories to the authorities that made them suspicious of her.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Gannon Stauch. Leticia's stories about what happened to Gannon became more varied and more bizarre. When Gannon's body was found by a bridge inspector, the police started to put it all together. But would a jury believe that Leticia murdered Gannon, and if so, what was the motive?You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Gannon Stauch

In 1980, wife and mother Betty Gore was murdered in Texas. It was an especially brutal murder caused by many blows from an axe. Initially, police believed that it must have been a man who murdered Betty because of the vicious nature of the crime. But, the evidence started to point to a woman. The sensational nature of the case has led to numerous television series over the years.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Betty Gore. Suspicion in Betty's death soon fell on her friend Candy Montgomery. It came out that Candy had visited Betty that day and that Candy had an affair with Betty's husband, Allan. The prosecution thought they had a pretty airtight case against Candy Montgomery. Candy admitted to killing Betty but said she did so in self-defense. It would be up to the jury to decide Candy's fate.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1980, wife and mother Betty Gore was murdered in Texas. It was an especially brutal murder caused by many blows from an axe. Initially, police believed that it must have been a man who murdered Betty because of the vicious nature of the crime. But, the evidence started to point to a woman. The sensational nature of the case has led to numerous television series over the years.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Betty Gore. Suspicion in Betty's death soon fell on her friend Candy Montgomery. It came out that Candy had visited Betty that day and that Candy had an affair with Betty's husband, Allan. The prosecution thought they had a pretty airtight case against Candy Montgomery. Candy admitted to killing Betty but said she did so in self-defense. It would be up to the jury to decide Candy's fate.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Betty Gore

On September 10th, 1988, Cynthia and David Dowaliby woke up to find their daughter Jaclyn missing from the house. The local police, as well as the FBI, started an investigation. They originally thought that the Dowalibys might receive a ransom demand from a kidnapper. But, suspicion soon turned to David and Cynthia.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of Jaclyn Dowaliby. Sadly, 7-year-old Jaclyn's body was found just days later. The Dowaliby family was in a nightmarish situation, and things continued to spiral downward. Just months after Jaclyn was murdered, David and Cynthia were arrested and charged with her murder. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On September 10th, 1988, Cynthia and David Dowaliby woke up to find their daughter Jaclyn missing from the house. The local police, as well as the FBI, started an investigation. They originally thought that the Dowalibys might receive a ransom demand from a kidnapper. But, suspicion soon turned to David and Cynthia.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of Jaclyn Dowaliby. Sadly, 7-year-old Jaclyn's body was found just days later. The Dowaliby family was in a nightmarish situation, and things continued to spiral downward. Just months after Jaclyn was murdered, David and Cynthia were arrested and charged with her murder. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Jaclyn Dowaliby

In March 2011, two women who worked at a Lululemon store were attacked, and one was killed. Police arrived to find 30-year-old Jayna Murray dead, with over 300 injuries, and 29-year-old Brittany Norwood wounded but still alive. Police found size 14 bloody shoe prints around the store, and the money was missing from the safe.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss what has become known as the Lululemon murder because it occurred in a Lululemon store. Brittany Norwood told the police that two men came into the store after hours and attacked her and Jayna. She gave them somewhat of a description, but it was tough because they were wearing all black and had their faces covered. But Brittany soon went from a sympathetic survivor to the prime suspect after the police found evidence and holes in her story.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In March 2011, two women who worked at a Lululemon store were attacked, and one was killed. Police arrived to find 30-year-old Jayna Murray dead, with over 300 injuries, and 29-year-old Brittany Norwood wounded but still alive. Police found size 14 bloody shoe prints around the store, and the money was missing from the safe.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss what has become known as the Lululemon murder because it occurred in a Lululemon store. Brittany Norwood told the police that two men came into the store after hours and attacked her and Jayna. She gave them somewhat of a description, but it was tough because they were wearing all black and had their faces covered. But Brittany soon went from a sympathetic survivor to the prime suspect after the police found evidence and holes in her story.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Lululemon Murder

Scott Peterson became one of the most despised criminals ever after being convicted of the murder of his wife and unborn child. Just before Christmas in 2002, 27-year-old Lacie Peterson, who was 33 weeks pregnant with a boy they planned to name Conner, vanished. Less than a month after she vanished, both Lacie's and Conner's bodies were found after they washed ashore. It didn't take long for police to suspect Scott Peterson.Jon Mike and Morf as they discuss Scott Peterson and the murders of Lacie and Conner Peterson. At first, the things that Scott told the police seemed to line up. Even Lacie's family was convinced he was innocent. But that changed when it emerged that Scott had multiple affairs during the marriage, the latest was with a woman named Amber Frey. Amber came forward to police with information that put Scott in a bad light. But, even with his conviction, there are some who do not believe he did it, or at least do not believe that there was enough evidence to convict.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Peterson became one of the most despised criminals ever after being convicted of the murder of his wife and unborn child. Just before Christmas in 2002, 27-year-old Lacie Peterson, who was 33 weeks pregnant with a boy they planned to name Conner, vanished. Less than a month after she vanished, both Lacie's and Conner's bodies were found after they washed ashore. It didn't take long for police to suspect Scott Peterson.Jon Mike and Morf as they discuss Scott Peterson and the murders of Lacie and Conner Peterson. At first, the things that Scott told the police seemed to line up. Even Lacie's family was convinced he was innocent. But that changed when it emerged that Scott had multiple affairs during the marriage, the latest was with a woman named Amber Frey. Amber came forward to police with information that put Scott in a bad light. But, even with his conviction, there are some who do not believe he did it, or at least do not believe that there was enough evidence to convict.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Scott Peterson

On February 20th, 1983, 51-year-old Helen Sebastian left her home in Racine, Wisconsin, and was never seen alive again. She told her mother that she was going to a friend's house to play cards. Over a month later, parts of her dismembered body were found around the Racine area. The question that the police and loved ones asked themselves was who would want to hurt Helen and why?Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the baffling murder of Helen Sebastian. Many years later, it came out that Helen's sister Jean received two strange phone calls before Helen's death. One was from an unknown woman, and the other was from a man who rented a room in Helen's home. Both callers told Jean that Helen would die soon.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On February 20th, 1983, 51-year-old Helen Sebastian left her home in Racine, Wisconsin, and was never seen alive again. She told her mother that she was going to a friend's house to play cards. Over a month later, parts of her dismembered body were found around the Racine area. The question that the police and loved ones asked themselves was who would want to hurt Helen and why?Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the baffling murder of Helen Sebastian. Many years later, it came out that Helen's sister Jean received two strange phone calls before Helen's death. One was from an unknown woman, and the other was from a man who rented a room in Helen's home. Both callers told Jean that Helen would die soon.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Helen Sebastian

On May 9th, 2021, Mother’s Day, the Bailey family woke up to find their 13-year-old daughter Tristyn Bailey missing. It appeared as though she had not slept in her bed the night before. They quickly called the police, who began to search for Tristyn. A jogger happened upon her body near a retention pond in St. Johns, Florida, later that day.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Tristyn Bailey. It didn't take long for police to zero in on a suspect. Within three hours of the jogger finding Tristyn's body, they had a 14-year-old boy named Aiden Fucci and his parents in an interrogation room. Aiden and his parents made some interesting statements on video while investigators were out of the room. As the truth unfolded, everyone was shocked by what just exactly happened to Tristyn Bailey.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On May 9th, 2021, Mother’s Day, the Bailey family woke up to find their 13-year-old daughter Tristyn Bailey missing. It appeared as though she had not slept in her bed the night before. They quickly called the police, who began to search for Tristyn. A jogger happened upon her body near a retention pond in St. Johns, Florida, later that day.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Tristyn Bailey. It didn't take long for police to zero in on a suspect. Within three hours of the jogger finding Tristyn's body, they had a 14-year-old boy named Aiden Fucci and his parents in an interrogation room. Aiden and his parents made some interesting statements on video while investigators were out of the room. As the truth unfolded, everyone was shocked by what just exactly happened to Tristyn Bailey.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Tristyn Bailey

On July 20th, 1971, the body of 24-year-old Rita Curran was found in the bedroom of her Burlington, Vermont, apartment. Her body was discovered by one of her roommates. Rita was a highly regarded teacher at Milton Elementary School, and her murder rocked the community. It caused residents to start locking their doors and to run out and buy extra security measures.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Rita Curran. The police worked on the case for many years with no success. In fact, over 50 years passed before the authorities solved the mystery of Rita Curran's murder. It turned out that a cigarette found at the crime scene in 1971 and logged into evidence was the key. It led the authorities to a man named William DeRoos, who they had questioned on multiple occasions.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On July 20th, 1971, the body of 24-year-old Rita Curran was found in the bedroom of her Burlington, Vermont, apartment. Her body was discovered by one of her roommates. Rita was a highly regarded teacher at Milton Elementary School, and her murder rocked the community. It caused residents to start locking their doors and to run out and buy extra security measures.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Rita Curran. The police worked on the case for many years with no success. In fact, over 50 years passed before the authorities solved the mystery of Rita Curran's murder. It turned out that a cigarette found at the crime scene in 1971 and logged into evidence was the key. It led the authorities to a man named William DeRoos, who they had questioned on multiple occasions.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Rita Curran

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