Best Murder In The Rain Podcasts (2024)

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Crime & Updates 9 Part 2 44:55

2M ago44:55

44:55

Crime & Updates 9 Part 2 It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear… Update on 2017 Portland Oregon Max stabbing case Update on Brian Steven Smith the Alaska Memory Card Killer Update on William Talbott Update on …

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Crime & Updates 9 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear… Update on Joshua Wade case from Alaska Update on serial killer Harvey Carigan Escaped convict update Update on Sircharles Marc Anthony Jones case Update on Aaron Christe…

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The Open Window 1:10:53

2M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Several months ago, I received an email from a journalist in Washington. Eric Trent, who works for the Chronicle, informed me he had been working on an unsolved disappearance and he was hoping I could help get the word out. We were FINALLY able to have a conversation about the case and it left me with even more questions and a dropped jaw. Today I’…

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Deadly Potentialities Part 2: Anaconda Skeleton 38:01

3M ago38:01

38:01

Last week, Josh detailed the disappearance and likely murder of Gene Bassett, who had vanished soon after arriving in the Pacific Northwest while on a day–trip to sell his car in Seattle. Found in possession of Bassett's vehicle and belongings, DeCasto Mayer and his mother Mary Smith were found guilty only of grand larceny in the case, as the murde…

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Deadly Potentialities Part 1: The Poison Pistol 50:55

3M ago50:55

50:55

In the weeks leading up to an ocean voyage to The Philippines, Gene Bassett listed his brand new Chrysler for sale in local (Seattle) newspapers. He'd decided to sell the automobile rather than have it shipped to him in Manila, having recently accepted a position there. The morning he left on a ferry to meet a prospective buyer was the last time an…

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Bloggers Part 2: The Demons Has Taken Over 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Part 2: "The Demons Have Taken Over" In last week’s episode, we discussed the 2005 vigilante killings in Bellingham, Washington. A man, haunted by the traumas of his own childhood, was on a mission to hunt pedophiles because he thought he was protecting the public, and more specifically, vulnerable children. He claimed he was inspired to do so by a…

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Bloggers Part 1: The Hit List 55:00

3M ago55:00

55:00

Today, we’ll explore two unique cases where perpetrators took to the internet to bear their souls and how the cases relate; a vigilante killer in Washington state who was so floored by a devastating case out of northern Idaho that he took it upon himself to do the public a service and take justice into his own hands. Then we’ll dive into that north…

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Nine Strangers 51:05

4M ago51:05

51:05

A Patreon Exclusive As Rob Thomas iconically said in the classic summer jam Smooth ”Man, it’s a hot one”. This summer has seen record temperatures across the country. Speaking of across the country, we’re once again headed out of town, hosting a booth and presentation at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival in Denver! Since we’re out and …

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Crime & Updates 8 37:52

4M ago37:52

37:52

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear… Update on Oregon’s accused serial killer Jesse Calhoun Update on Alaska’s memory card killer Brian Steven Smith Update on Lake Oswego dad Michael Meyden Update on Canadi…

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Satan's Son? Part 2 53:50

4M ago53:50

53:50

Last week, I told the stories of eight, young Black women trafficked into sex work. All had been murdered in and around North Portland. These cases were presented to the Green River Task Force when no suspects emerged during initial investigations. It was found that none of the murders were connected to Gary Ridgway. Years later, the state would cl…

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Satan's Son? Part 1 50:25

4M ago50:25

50:25

Starting in March 1983 and through June 1993, someone was killing young, black women and girls in North Portland. The victims weren’t acknowledged with much more than a blip in the paper. The killer wasn’t making the headlines as bombastic Ted Bundy was. He wasn’t prolific enough to warrant a task force like Gary Ridgway. He was a mentally ill man …

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A Liar And A Dreamer 40:23

4M ago40:23

40:23

Black powder dynamite is both efficient and hazardous. Its general commercial use is to clear land of large debris like boulders and tree stumps. Though it has only 20 to 30 percent of the explosive power of full nitro dynamite, if that power is multiplied and applied to a human body, the effect is devastating. April 21, 1955, was the last day of O…

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Cold-Blooded, Calculated, Murder? 50:54

5M ago50:54

50:54

In today’s case we explore a real whodunit in a little unincorporated community in Jackson county called Applegate, Oregon. In 2016 a shocking crime would take place on a local ranch and leave folks reeling when they learned that their little community could be the backdrop for a soon to be infamous crime. Episode Host: Emily Rowney For photos and …

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Crime & Updates 7 1:00:17

5M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories, and more! This week, you can expect to hear… Patreon Shoutouts! Murder in the Rains upcoming events, goings-on, and where to find us Update on Seattle Police Department changes Update on the accused Oregon serial …

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Hells Canyon 1:05:34

5M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Hells Canyon Redux Being that May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I wanted to share a story that would highlight violence against those in the AAPI community, then I remembered one of the first cases I covered, way back in September of 2019; The Hells Canyon Massacre. Since that time, the story has received …

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The Heat From The Bullet 45:36

5M ago45:36

45:36

A veteran police officer was retired from law enforcement as the result of post-traumatic stress after his involvement in what was once the worst mass shooting in the United States. The next year, after testifying against a fellow officer in a high-profile murder case, he and his family moved from California to a quiet town in Washington. Two years…

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Patreon Exclusive: Strange Things Are Afoot At The Circle K 58:15

6M ago58:15

58:15

Today's episode is called Strange Things are afoot at the Circle K. Unlike a regular episode, Patreon allows us to venture out of the Pacific Northwest. And in this case, I will be taking us to Naples, Florida, where 20 years ago, within just a couple months of each other, two men in Naples, Florida disappeared. They didn’t have a ton in common exc…

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A Mother's Love 41:24

6M ago41:24

41:24

In this week’s Murder in the Rain episode, we’ll discuss a case with a complicated list of players. When the body of a 33-year-old father is discovered in the brush off a residential road in Gig Harbor, Washington, an unlikely list of suspects is developed and you’ll end up asking yourself, where is the line when protecting someone you love? Would …

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Anniversary Special 55:24

6M ago55:24

55:24

It's been an amazing 5 years here at Murder in the Rain. In this episode, we are answering listener questions! Kick back and have a laugh with us and we'll get back to our regular scheduled content next week. For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at…

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Sisters in Survival 1:10:47

6M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Last week we mentioned that this week’s episode is very special to us and is very different from our usual format. When Danielle Tudor was in town a few weeks ago for a political event, she was kind enough to schedule time with us to give us an update of sorts. So, we went to her mother’s home and sat down with Danielle Tudor and Tiffany Edens, bot…

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Crime & Updates 6 59:54

7M ago59:54

59:54

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear about… Patreon Shoutouts! A run down of the many Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations Update on the “Portland Jogger Rapist” survivors Tiffany Edens and Danielle Tudor from our…

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Freedom Part 2: The High Line 42:46

7M ago42:46

42:46

Last week, I told you about Robert Silveria aka Sidetrack aka The Boxcar Killer, and his years-long series of murders. Sidetrack traveled at will, with no record of his movements, and his pool of victims were the unhoused, the drifters, and the fellow rail hoppers he encountered. People on the fringe- the kind who wouldn't be missed. This week, the…

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Freedom Part 1: Butchered Up 36:44

7M ago36:44

36:44

Part 1: "Butchered Up" By the mid-nineteen-nineties, the United States population of train tramps and hobos dropped to only a few thousand from their Depression-era numbers of two million plus. This turn-around began in 1941, when the U.S. began actions during WWII, which led to the military draft, and "the creation of millions of jobs in defense a…

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The Murder of Barbara Jean Hagedorn Part 2 54:32

7M ago54:32

54:32

Part 2: The Dream Has Never Changed Last week I spoke about perpetrator, rapist and murderer Bruce Bradley Bushey. This week, we aren’t talking about him, but about his victims Barbara and her son Patrick. In different ways, Barbara and Patrick both lost their lives to the same man. Today I’ll talk with Patrick about what he remembers of his mother…

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The Murder of Barbara Jean Hagedorn Part 1: When You Stop Breathing 46:05

8M ago46:05

46:05

Part 1: "When You Stop Breathing" When a woman’s body was discovered partially undressed, strangled, and abandoned near the Green River in Washington, it was quickly assumed she had been yet another victim of the Green River Killer. Thankfully, witnesses came forward and gave accurate accounts of what happened to Barbara Jean Hegadorn that night. T…

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Green River Killer Part 2: The Riverman with Nic Edwards 59:31

8M ago59:31

59:31

Part 2: "The Riverman with Nic Edwards" Last week we revisited the case of the Green River Killer in preparation for this week’s exciting crossover episode slash event, my discussion with Nic Edwards, one-half of the dynamic duo who hosts the popular podcast True Crime Garage. We discuss everything from how Gary Ridgway’s childhood may have impacte…

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Green River Killer Part 1: Victims of Opportunity 46:33

8M ago46:33

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Part 1: "Victims of Opportunity" In the early 1980s, a terrifying pattern started to emerge; young women and girls disappearing from the Seattle-Tacoma area. It would take a little over two years for most people to realize the severity of the pattern. When multiple bodies of strangled females were discovered in the Green River and surrounding fores…

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Crime & Updates 5 42:04

8M ago42:04

42:04

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear about… Patreon Shoutouts Update: Arrest made in shooting death of SirCharles Marc Anthony Jones Update: Alaska SD memory card case from 2019 Local true crime gossip about…

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Yakama MMIW: The Murdered, Unsolved 45:13

8M ago45:13

45:13

In today’s episode, we’ll discuss some of the confirmed murders from Yakama Nation. As you can imagine the list is far too long, so this episode will be solely focused on the unsolved murders. In future episodes, we’ll discuss the solved murders and the remaining cases that are far too robust and require their own episode. Episode Host: Alisha Holl…

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The Running Men 43:33

9M ago43:33

43:33

When people commit crimes, they often make headlines for going on the lam, doing anything they can to avoid capture and punishment. In today’s episode, Josh is telling three stories of runaway criminals. One who was possibly innocent, yet disappeared and lived under another name for decades. Another is a shady pilot with more than one wife. The thi…

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The Ultimatum 42:03

9M ago42:03

42:03

In this week’s episode, we discuss the discovery of a woman's body in a rural forested area in Alsea, Oregon. As authorities worked to uncover her identity, they also unraveled a dark story of heartbreak, betrayal, and regret. Episode Host: Emily Rowney For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If yo…

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Crime & Updates 4 55:48

9M ago55:48

55:48

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear about… Patreon Shoutouts Trial Update: The death of Manny Ellis Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Update: Charges in the death of Manuel Esteban Paez Terán? Revisiting the quar…

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Yakama MMIW: Mysterious Deaths 36:39

10M ago36:39

36:39

In a recent Murder in the Rain episode, we discussed the missing women of the Yakama Nation in Washington. The huge reservation is home to rivers, wilderness and an uncountable number of dark corners for people to go missing from. This week, we will be sharing the mysterious deaths that have taken place in the same area; all women from the Yakama a…

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An Enduring Mystery 46:16

10M ago46:16

46:16

The Martin Family loaded into their cream-and-red station wagon for a trip up the highway on December 7, 1958. The family was on the hunt for a Christmas tree and greens to make wreaths. From Portland, they drove east into the Columbia River Gorge. Parents Ken(54) and Barbara(48, I know) were in the front, with Ken driving, and their daughters Suzi…

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A Dynamic Fight 1:16:28

10M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the unsolved murder of Linda Malcom, a Navy veteran whose body was found engulfed in flames in her Port Orchard, Washington home. Despite multiple leads, the case is still unsolved, but with the help of the right people, it might not stay that way for long. With us today are Jennifer Bucholtz and George Ja…

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Patreon Exclusive: Deduce 2 54:00

10M ago54:00

54:00

We're back with another sneak preview of our Patreon series Deduce! Today Alisha will be telling you four news stories. Stories of true crime, bizarre ailments, a black widow, and false teeth! Some of the stories may be true, some may be outright false. It will be up to you to DEDUCE the truth. Will I be able to trick you into believing a fairy tal…

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Crime & Updates 3 52:29

11M ago52:29

52:29

In this week’s Murder in the Rain, we have some updates for some of our recent episodes as well as highlighting a few unsolved and missing persons cases. You can expect to hear about… 28-year-old Wilma Acosta who has been missing since November 26th Correction Corner: A Josh Mispronunciation Rapist and Kidnapper Cameron Hooker - did he have his day…

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Yakama MMIW: The Missing 40:30

11M ago40:30

40:30

The Pacific Northwest is known for a wide variety of true crime. Heck, we have an entire show dedicated to it. Sadly, one demographic is especially targeted in the areas surrounding British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Today and over my next upcoming episodes, I’ll be sharing the stories of the MMIW from …

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Field Stripped 28:37

11M ago28:37

28:37

In August of 1997, the quaint little city of Selah, Washington, was shocked to learn that one of their own, Carolyn Clift, was found dead inside her own residence, the victim of a particularly brutal stabbing. Despite multiple eyewitnesses who had heard a disturbance and even glimpsed a potential suspect fleeing the scene, the investigation languis…

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The Order Part 2 35:50

11M ago35:50

35:50

Part 2: “The Names of the Dead” The Order was a gang of white supremacists turned domestic terrorists. Based out of Washington, headed by extremist Robert Mathews and fueled by hate, The Order carried off a series of bank and armored transport robberies in an effort to fund a race war and the eventual overthrow of the government. In the midst of th…

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The Order Part 1 50:40

11M ago50:40

50:40

Part 1: “The Last Angry Man” It started with a sick dream of a violent revolution and a race war. Robert Mathews blamed Jewish people for all of the ills of the world. He wanted to see them annihilated, so he formed a group, culled from other extremist assemblies, and called it The Order. Their aim was to fund the overthrow of the government throug…

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Crime & Updates 2 55:25

12M ago55:25

55:25

Monthly Update! It’s time to recap October and there’s so much to talk about! Like how much fun we had at CrimeCon! We’ll also shout out some new friends, Patreon supporters, and some concerning issues in the true crime community. Alisha and Emily will give updates on the Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart case from our live show, the trial for the …

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Path Of Pratt Part 3 41:13

12M ago41:13

41:13

Part 3: "Tread" For the last two weeks, I’ve been telling you about the path of Jesse Clarence Pratt. In part one, I talked about his violent history toward partners and their children. In part two, I told you about Carrie Lynn Love; the young woman who began working with Jesse and was fatefully chosen to ride with him out of the state. Her body wa…

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Path Of Pratt Part 2 50:32

1y ago50:32

50:32

Part 2: "Spider" Last week I took you down the path of harm and destruction left behind by Jesse Clarence Pratt. How his partners, Linda, Cheryl, and Nancy, and their children all became victims of his violent temper and his hands. I told you about the kidnapping and rape of Teresa and how Jesse could be the party responsible for the disappearance …

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Path of Pratt Part 1 52:40

1y ago52:40

52:40

Part 1: "The Candyman" Virginia Anne Rambus was only 19 years old when she left her apartment to walk across the complex to meet up with a friend. She started the walk, but never arrived. Her case remains unsolved, but a man of particular interest was living in the same complex at the same time. To those he provided drugs to, he was known as the Ca…

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The Prowler Part 2 39:04

1y ago39:04

39:04

Part 2: "The Fly" In part one of The Prowler, I told you about the murders of Mary Anne Pohlreich, Carol Beethe, and Randi Levine. Mary Anne was raped and killed in an unknown location, her body left posed after death. Carol and Randi were blitzed in their beds as they slept, beaten, raped, and mutilated. In part two, I'll tell you about the murder…

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The Prowler Part 1 41:55

1y ago41:55

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Part 1: "Extreme Personal Rage" In the Summer of 1990, three women fell into the crosshairs of a dangerous man. They were regulars among Bellevue, Washington's vibrant, hard-partying nightlife, and they were murdered- their broken bodies violated and posed after death. Their killer's method linked them as a series, whose recurrences were growing ne…

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The Ringleader 33:56

1y ago33:56

33:56

November 13th, 2016 was not dissimilar from any other day for the Grunwald family in Palmer, Alaska, that was until their worst fears were realized when their beloved son didn’t arrive home by curfew. The search for 16-year-old David led investigators to the discovery of his burned vehicle. As they continued their search for him, they uncovered the…

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Crime & Updates 38:51

1y ago38:51

38:51

In this week’s Murder in the Rain we’d like to offer a warm welcome to new friends from CrimeCon! We’re also giving some updates from cases we’ve recently shared as well as sharing some information about two local cases that many listeners have been asking about. First, Emily will provide the latest information we have on the potential Portland are…

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Shane Is Missing 1:16:25

1y ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Today’s episode is unlike any other I’ve done. In the past, I’ve done special episodes regarding active missing persons- but they are usually only about 15 minutes long, sharing the known information in hopes of helping the family. In today’s case, one member of the family reached out to me. The other side of the family isn’t speaking to that perso…

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