Best Crime&Stuff gals Podcasts (2024)

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165. Who is really the a-hole II 1:25:55

8d ago1:25:55

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Back by popular demand! Am I the asshole? Asks the guy who’s pissed because his wife wrote a “secret book” that netted a book deal. The woman who yelled at her boyfriend because he thought that it was emasculating to him that she talks to her cat. The guy who’s divorcing his wife because her psychic friend told her that he was having an affair, whi…

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164. Three Dead in Portland Part 2 1:24:12

8d ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Rebecca picks up the story with Sabato Raia’s trial. Will his self-defense strategy for shooting Nick Patenaude, Dana Matthews and Kevin Pinette pass jury scrutiny? Maureen gives NNW treatment to the Amazon Prime doc series “Debi Marshal Investigates: Frozen Lies.” Also, Maureen gives the NNW treatment to the Netflix doc How to Rob a Bank. Looking …

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163. Three dead in Portland, Part 1 1:42:23

21d ago1:42:23

1:42:23

On a hot June night in 1997, a dispute between Portland, Maine, bar owner Sabato Raia and three acquaintances – Nick Patenaude, Dana Matthews and Kevin Pinette – ended with the three men lying dead in the street in front of Raia’s apartment house. They’d all been shot in the head. Self-defense? Or just a pissed off guy with a gun? In Part 1, Rebecc…

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162. Francis Drake and the West Coast: mystery, hoaxes & lies 1:32:36

1M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

How did a simmering lead-up to war between England and Spain, a 16th-century government coverup, fake news about piracy, a likely hoax by a college professor, dismissal of indigenous culture, early American white Christian nationalism and misogyny (of course) influence California history and short- change Oregon? Our sister Liz, the college profess…

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161. Was Patricia Wing’s murder ever solved? 2:20:34

2M ago2:20:34

2:20:34

When Everett Savage staggered out of the woods of Fairfield, Maine, on a June day in 1958, the Augusta businessman had been missing for two days and had quite a story to tell. But it took a while for him to get to the lead – that mother of five Patricia Wing, who’d also been missing for two days, from her Oakland home, was dead in the backseat of h…

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160. What made Stephen Marshall kill?

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In the early morning hours of Easter in 2006, Joseph Gray was shot through the window of his living room in Milo, Maine. Several hours later, William Elliott was shot when he answered the door of his home in Corinth, Maine. What drove Stephen Marshall to kill two men he never met? The question spurred much bigger questions in Maine and beyond about…

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159. Lori Jane Kearsey mystery partially solved after 41 years 1:09:00

3M ago1:09:00

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Many members of Lori Jane Kearsey’s family didn’t consider her lost, even though they hadn’t heard from her since November 1983. But the 21-year-old left behind a daughter when she “joined the witness protection program” eight months after marrying into the powerful Massachusetts Angiulo crime family. It turns out that there was much more to her go…

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158. Kenneth Eugene Smith: Troublesome justice 1:53:24

4M ago1:53:24

1:53:24

There’s no doubt that Kenneth Eugene Smith, along with another man, killed Elizabeth Sennett in Alabama in 1988, a murder paid for by her husband, Charles Sennett. But the long road to Smith’s execution, which took place in January 2024 by a new method, nitrogen hypoxia, raises troubling questions about the death penalty, how it’s administered and …

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157. Who is really the a-hole? 1:19:31

5M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

We explore the age-old question, “Am I the asshole?” with situations curated by Rebecca from the sub-Reddit world. Maureen also does an NNW on the Max docuseries Onision In Real Life. Enjoy!By maureenmilliken

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156. Charles Terry, Shirley Coolen, and the Boston Strangler 1:50:18

5M ago1:50:18

1:50:18

Charles Terry wasn’t a good guy, especially when it came to women. He liked to beat, rape and strangle them. He was convicted for several attacks and just out of prison in 1951 when Shirley Coolen, a Brunswick, Maine, single mother was found dead, strangled in a yard on the town’s fancy Park Row. But did he do it? And how about the Boston Strangler…

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155. ‘Justified’ injustice II: Katherine Hegarty, murdered by cops 2:20:21

6M ago2:20:21

2:20:21

In our third episode looking at the “justified” killings of Maine citizens by the state’s law enforcement agencies, we go back to one that spurred a lot of changes over the past decade, but also — spoiler! — not some of the things that really matter. Katherine Hegarty, shot in her remote Maine cabin by three officers from two different agencies on …

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Episode 12: Let's be Sears 21:25

6M ago21:25

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Today Cate and Rian discuss a new Lesbian bar that opened in London, the unlikely (or very likely friendship) between Elizabeth Holmes and Jen Shah and the recent Galentine's Day holiday. Cate and Rian catch up on all things reality TV like Traitors and Couple to Throuple.By Cate Charney and Rian Tasker

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Episode 11: The Butterfly Effect 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

Cate and Rian discuss the upcoming Super Bowl and Taylor Swift mania and what went down at the Grammy's. They also discuss this season of RuPaul's Drag Race, the politics of lesbian bars and check in on Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade.By Cate Charney and Rian Tasker

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154. ‘Justified’ injustice: Ambroshia Fagre and Kadhar Bailey 1:48:16

7M ago1:48:16

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Ambroshia Fagre was just 18 and likely an innocent bystander when she was killed by police in Maine in February 2017, along with Kadhar Bailey, 25, who police suspected of an armed home invasion. The two were among 13 people shot by police in Maine that year, nine of whom died. Maine police have shot to death nearly 200 people since 1990. Like all …

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153. A double tragedy for the McKenna family 1:50:01

7M ago1:50:01

1:50:01

One of Maine’s 2022 homicides was Drew McKenna, 24, accidentally shot by his older brother Shay. In 2023, the McKenna family suffered a second tragedy when the lost Shay, who was shot by police. We also update the 2023 homicide list — it’s up to 54 now, and talk about the texts dismissed by police that warned police that Robert Card was going to do…

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Episode 10: Happy New Year to Everyone but Gypsy Rose 35:18

8M ago35:18

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Happy New Year from Cate and Rian - they're back and ready to chat! In the Bravo-verse, they talk Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Legacy and the finale of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. In book club news, they discuss the book, Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story, by Max Marshall, which took place at Cate's alma mater, the College of C…

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152. Maine 2023 Homicide List: 51 and counting 2:03:49

8M ago2:03:49

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We bring you our annual Maine homicide list with 2023’s 51 homicides, a record year and more than twice the average annual number. Even without the Lewiston shootings that killed 18, it was the worst year for homicide in Maine in decades. The list wasn’t yet available from the Maine Department of Public Safety, but that wasn’t going to stop use. We…

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Special holiday greeting and some recommendations 24:41

8M ago24:41

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Enjoy the figgy pudding, fireworks, airing of grievances, or however else you celebrate! Here are some recommendations on what to watch to get you through until our next episode in two weeks. Happy holidays!By maureenmilliken

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Episode 9: Rachel from Friends 43:53

9M ago43:53

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Cate and Rian dive into the current season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the dynamic that is Kyle Richards, Mauricio and Morgan Wade. Meanwhile, the Great British Bake Off has been bringing all the joy this Holiday season and in the true crime corner, Cate discusses one of her latest reads about the Polly Klaas kidnapping, In Light of All…

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151. Miriam Stoltz: When memory is murdered 1:59:07

9M ago1:59:07

1:59:07

Miriam Stoltz was found shot in the head on a cold February afternoon in the woods in New Hampshire, where she’d lain for 15 hours before being found by a runner. The next day, Roger Whittemore was found dead in Miriam’s Windham, New Hampshire, backyard, shot, stabbed and beaten. Miriam wasn’t expected to recover, but she did. And her memories of w…

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Episode 8: We Should Have Gone to Lowe's 36:29

9M ago36:29

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This week, Cate and Rian dig into Black Friday and Cyber Monday 'deals' and horror stories. Catch up with them on the new season of The Crown and ties to other shows they're currently binging. Ever purchased a real Christmas tree? You may not want to after their recent tree farm fiasco. Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podca…

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Episode 150: The Berwind, mutiny or just plain murder? 1:46:09

9M ago1:46:09

1:46:09

Racial injustice on the high seas and in the courts plays out in a 1905 mass murder on a cargo ship, the Harry A. Berwind. Captain ER Rumill and three other crew members, all but one of them white, are killed, leaving just black crew members Henry Scott, Arthur Adams and Robert Sawyer to explain. The case ultimately involved two presidents and the …

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Episode 7: Mahjong Mania 34:08

9M ago34:08

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Rian and Cate catch up and chat about their recent travels and lounge experiences. They discuss one of their favorite books and now favorite Netflix shows, All the Light We Cannot See, and break down Bravo’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. In Charleston news, Mahjong is dominating the Charleston social scene and Cate and her mom, Margi, opened an…

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149. Lessons learned from the Logan Clegg murder trial 1:56:42

10M ago1:56:42

1:56:42

Presumption of guilt. Consciousness of guilt. The magical shell casing. Testilying. Giving the dogs credit. These are just some of the lessons learned as we wrap up discussion on the Logan Clegg murder case after Maureen spent more than three weeks in the courtroom covering it as a journalist. We also disscus the latest mass shooting in the U.S., w…

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Episode 6: Witchy Women 40:09

10M ago40:09

40:09

Cate and Rian recap their favorite moments from the cult classic, Practical Magic. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. Follow Us: @areyousisterspodcast @catecharney @riantaskerBy Cate Charney and Rian Tasker

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Episode 5: Bahama Law 43:16

10M ago43:16

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Rian and Cate catch up and discuss the recent developments in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. TV discussions include Goosebumps, The Fall of The House of Usher and more. They chat about the rumors that Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris are dating and it turns out that Sophia is indeed known for her raspy voice. Important questions are asked like…

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Episode 4: Gossip Girls 37:40

11M ago37:40

37:40

Cate and Rian recap Charleston Pride and catch up about girl dinners at La Banque, Vern’s and The Spectator Hotel. Did you spot Summer House’s Carl Radke in Charleston? Because we did! And we can’t talk Bravo, without discussing Shannon Beador’s recent DUI / hit & run. Prayers for Archie! Queer Love Ultimatum is casting and Cate wants in! In true c…

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148. Can you murder someone from 3,000 miles away? 1:25:37

11M ago1:25:37

1:25:37

Andrew Denton had made it clear he wanted to die. Sidney Kilmartin, living in Manchester, Maine, 3,000 miles away from Denton’s home in England, was determined to make sure that would happen. In December 2011, Kilmartin mailed Denton a deadly dose of cyanide. What happened next tangled up the legal system for years. Rebecca tells the story. Maureen…

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Episode 3: Blindsided by Carl Radke and Delta Airlines 38:06

11M ago38:06

38:06

Cate and Rian break down their recent travel experience on Delta with beloved frenchies, Eloise and Betty and while it was great, they were shocked to learn of recent changes to their favorite airlines SkyMiles Loyalty Program. The conversation takes a sharp left to discuss recent developments in the case against Wichita-based serial killer Dennis …

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Episode 2: Madonna's Super Power Arms 36:13

11M ago36:13

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Recently returned from summer vacations, Cate and Rian are ready to gab! They discuss how people simply cannot travel, vomit etiquette and prepare for their frenchies to take flight. Cate and Rian discuss navigating baby showers, bridal showers and even “girls dinners” in a same-sex couple. Cate and Rian bid adieu to A League of Their Own with the …

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Episode 1: Not Sisters or Feisty Friends 20:09

11M ago20:09

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Meet Cate and Rian! They’re not sisters, they’re in a relationship. Get to know a bit more about them, where they grew up, what brought them to Charleston and what brought them together. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. Follow Us: @areyousisterspodcast @catecharney @ria…

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Something suddely came up. But now Groovy Tube podcast is back. 3:50

11M ago3:50

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We’ll have Episode 148 of Crime & Stuff up shortly. But in the meantime, we have some exciting news! After a nearly four-year hiatus, our other podcast Groovy Tube: The Crimes of the Brady Bunch, is returning Nov. 6. Haven’t listened? Nows the time to catch up.By maureenmilliken

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Introducing: Are You Sisters? 2:12

12M ago2:12

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Are You Sisters? is a podcast all about navigating a Queer relationship in Charleston, SC. Cate is a reformed straight woman and long-term Beauty Publicist from the Big Apple, and Rian is a Gay midwestern gal from Kansas working in tech. Cate and Rian will cover all the Queer stuff, offering two very different perspectives, from coming out of the c…

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147. Gay panic: No justice for Frederic Spencer 1:24:31

12M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

No one knows why Fred Spencer was in his friend and apartment-mate’s room on the afternoon of April 28, 1973. One thing quickly became clear — he didn’t come out alive. The outcome of the University of Maine graduate student’s case would have widespread tragic implications for decades to come. Maureen presents. Also, Rebecca does a Negative Nellies…

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146. Amber Cummings: A special justice 1:53:22

1y ago1:53:22

1:53:22

No one in Belfast, Maine, who knew James Cummings liked him very much. But was it OK for his wife, Amber, to shoot him to death as he slept? Turns out, it very well may have been. Rebecca explains. Maureen gives an NNW review to the audio version of the book “Vanished in Vermillion,” by Lou Raguse.By maureenmilliken

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145. Amie Riley Unfinished Justice 2:14:39

1y ago2:14:39

2:14:39

When Amie Riley disappeared from a Manchester, New Hampshire, bar on August 15, 2003, her boyfriend, mother and friends were frantic, but police weren’t. Not even a little bit. Eight months later, when her remains were found, the investigation led to an imperfect justice. In fact, you could say someone got away with murder. Maureen presents. Rebecc…

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144. James Cameron the worst kind of criminal 1:49:13

1+ y ago1:49:13

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When police visited James Cameron’s house in Maine in 2007 and took his computer, among other things, most people figured there was just one crime he was likely being investigated for. And they were right – child porn. That was the beginning of a long legal circus orchestrated by the man who until his arrest was one of the state’s top drug prosecut…

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143. Gerald Goodale Part 2: Janet Brochu 1:40:03

1+ y ago1:40:03

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In June 2021, we brought you Gerald Goodale Part 1, the 1988 murder of Geraldine Finn. At the time her killer, Goodale, had just been arrested for the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu. His case has finally gone to court, so we we bring you Goodale’s first murder, one that could’ve been solved before he went on to kill Geraldine Finn. Rebecca has an upda…

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142. The forgotten murder of Lillian MacDonald 1:47:39

1+ y ago1:47:39

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Lillian MacDonald was just doing her job, passing out the pay envelopes on July 12, 1930, when she disappeared from her Portland, Maine, place of employment. Her grisly murder wasn’t the only injustice that happened to her as the case unfolded. Rebecca presents. We also share some feedback from “Old Growth Murder” documentarian Tom Olsen, after we …

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141. The sad tale of Rosie Ruiz 2:11:10

1+ y ago2:11:10

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People will say that in 1980, Rosie Ruiz “came out of nowhere” to win the women’s race in the Boston Marathon. But it soon became clear she came out of the crowd a half mile from the finish line. In the week that followed, it was revealed she also didn’t finish the October 1979 New York Marathon, despite her recorded 2:56.31 finishing time. As more…

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140. Metal Mayhem and Murder 1:57:20

1+ y ago1:57:20

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Norway’s Black Metal music scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s brought together young men who, giving themselves nicknames like Necro Butcher and Hell Hammer, aimed to shock and act out more than make music, But the hijinks gave way to arson, suicide and murder, with the band Mayhem and its pschopathic leader Euronymous at the center of the sto…

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139. The Killing Bones: When grave looting leads to murder 1:44:43

1+ y ago1:44:43

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The crime of looting indigenous ancestral sites in the U.S. and around the world goes back centuries. Professor Liz makes a special guest appearance to school us on how archeological looting has led to murder in her adopted home state of Oregon. She also briefly updates the Michael Francke case, and Maureen updates the latest sanctions agains the c…

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138. New details on the trail to Logan Clegg’s arrest 1:46:26

1+ y ago1:46:26

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Episode 133 told part of the story of what led police to arrest Logan Clegg in the April 2022 double murder of Djeswende and Stephen Reid in Concord, New Hampshire. With the release of the 25-page Concord Police Department affidavit filed in support of his arrest, we learn so much more, including stories from people who may have crossed his path at…

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137. The mysterious final ride of Rita Maze 1:42:41

1+ y ago1:42:41

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The second-to-the-last time Bob Maze heard from his wife Rita, she was on her way home to their Great Falls, Montana, home from visiting relatves in Helena, 90 minutes away. The last time he heard from her was 10 hours later and she was calling from the trunk of her car after being attacked and abducted. Rita was later found dead in the trunk in Sp…

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136. The many victims of Brian Walshe 1:48:38

1+ y ago1:48:38

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You may have heard the Brian Walshe — arrested Jan. 17 on charges her murdered his missing wife, Ana — was once convicted of fraud “for selling two fake Andy Warhol paintings for $80,000.” That’s like saying the Titanic took on a little water. Walshe’s Warhol fraud was a long con that spanned five years, had multiple victims, involved several piece…

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135. Arnold Nash and his final escape 1:52:55

1+ y ago1:52:55

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Arnold Nash was a “career criminal.” He was also a career escape artist from the Maine State Prison System. And the funny thing was, he was escaping because he wanted to stay incarcerated. His crimes escalated as his need to be in prison grew, until someone lost a life. Rebecca tells the story. We also update Episode 24, finally, “the Fitbit murder…

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134. Maine 2022 Homicide List: It’s not a drug problem, it’s a life problem 2:16:37

1+ y ago2:16:37

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Thirty people died of homicide in Maine this year (not including the two perpetrators in murder-suicides), the most recent on Christmas Day. That’s the most since 2008, when there were 31. While the state’s drug problems get a lot of attention — as they should — 2022 Maine homicides show that, as always, nowhere are Mainers in more danger of being …

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Episode 133: Wendy and Steve Reid cross Logan Clegg’s deadly path 1:54:13

1+ y ago1:54:13

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When Djeswende and Stephen Reid were shot while out for a walk in the woods in Concord, New Hampshire, police said the public was not in danger, even though they didn’t know who did it and didn’t have solid leads for weeks. But it turns out the public WAS in danger, from a man whose history of violence and illegal gun possession didn’t stop him fro…

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Episode 132: Azita Jamshab, there’s no insurance against murder 1:48:18

1+ y ago1:48:18

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Azita Jamshab, 29, and newly divorced was ready to move from Maine to Las Vegas and start a new life. But her insurance agent, who was also the beneficiary on her life insurance policy, had a different plan. Rebecca presents. Maureen updates Episode 72, the Cocoanut Grove fire, and Episode 125, Katahdin Kills and Doesn’t Care, and takes the NNW mac…

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Episode 131: The serial killer and the Lady in the Dunes 1:29:37

2y ago1:29:37

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The Lady in the Dunes case — a murdered woman found in the dunes of Cape Cod on July 26, 1974 — may have gone cold shortly after she was found, but the case lived on in New England as an enduring mystery, and then became an internet sensation. When she was finally identified on October 31 as Ruth Marie Terry, whose Tennessee family had been looking…

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