In our third and final part on the missing and murdered women of Grand Rapids, Investigative Reporter Susan Samples from WOOD TV8 joins us again as we take a closer look at long-haul trucker Garry Artman. Artman was convicted of one of the Grand Rapids murders—the 1996 murder of Sharon Hammack—and linked by DNA to the killing of Dusty Schuck, who w…

Title: “Fall on Your Knees” Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Susanne Hill Scripture References: Philippians 2:5-11 & Matthew 2:1-12 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 42:35 min. MP3 File Size: 19.5 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

In this bonus episode, Tiffany Link, Collections Curator for the Maine Historical Society and co-curator of the exhibition “Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940” joins the show. Tiffany discusses how the exhibition was developed and why the cases were chosen. We explore how crime reporting evolved from broadsides to newspapers to ear…

In Part 2 of our 3-part series on the missing and murdered women connected to the Division Avenue area of Grand Rapids, Michigan, we continue our discussion with Investigative Reporter Susan Samples from WOOD TV8. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our epis…

Title: “When the Soul Felt Its Worth” Speaker: Elder Neil, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Ron Hooker Scripture References: Genesis 3:16-19 & Galatians 4:4-7 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 35:27 min. MP3 File Size: 20.2 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

In this series, we look at several missing and murdered women from the 1990s connected to the Division Avenue area of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Investigative Reporter Susan Samples from WOOD TV8 joins us to review the cases, what is known, and what remains unanswered, including whether any of these investigations might be connected. You can follow Th…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “As the Man Himself” Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Kate Craton Scripture Reference: Luke 6:12-19 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 31:54 min. MP3 File Size: 21.9 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

In this final follow-up episode, we continue our examination of Bryan Kohberger, considering the latest released investigative materials and supplemental reports. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/111-p…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “The Son of Man” Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Esther Henry Scripture References: Luke 6:1-11, Daniel 7:13-14 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 41:13 min. MP3 File Size: 23.5 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

In this follow-up episode, we revisit our analysis of Bryan Kohberger, considering recently released police reports and investigative documents. We examine how these new materials refine our understanding of Kohberger and the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/T…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “To Save the Unsavoury” Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Ron Hooker Scripture Reference: Luke 5:27-39 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 33:27 min. MP3 File Size: 22.9 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

Larry Harnisch, retired Los Angeles Times reporter and a leading subject-matter expert on the Black Dahlia case, joins the show to discuss his decades-long research into the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, detailing his investigative approach and efforts to separate fact from myth. We also examine retired FBI profiler John Douglas’s behavioral anal…

Title: “The City Streams” International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Riley Hiebert Scripture Reference: Psalm 46 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 10:36 min. MP3 File Size: 7.28 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Ser…

In this episode, Dr. Paige Wilcoxson joins the show to discuss what true crime often gets wrong about forensic psychology. Dr. Wilcoxson worked as a clinical and forensic psychologist, and her experience spans training in forensic hospitals, working in high-and maximum-security prisons, and serving as a professor in both the U.S. and the U.K. While…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “Faith & Forgiveness” Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Brenda Charach Scripture Reference: Luke 5:17-26 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 29:57 min. MP3 File Size: 20.5 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

In the third and final part of our analysis of the Black Dahlia case, we discuss our observations of the offender. Based on the crime scene, autopsy findings, and what we know about Elizabeth Short, we develop a profile of the person responsible for her murder. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional …

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “Dying, and Yet We Live” Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Sterling King Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 17:1-18:3a; 18:7-12a & Luke 5:15-16 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 31:08 min. MP3 File Size: 21.3 MB Listen to Sermon: Downloa…

In the second part of our analysis of the Black Dahlia case, we examine the victimology of Elizabeth Short. Who was she, and what can her life tell us about the person who killed her? We explore her background, relationships, lifestyle, and movements leading up to her death. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook F…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “What Does Jesus Want from Us?” Part 4 Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Ron Hooker Scripture Reference: Acts 2:42-47 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 46:14 min. MP3 File Size: 21.1 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

Title: Luke: Gospel of Love – “What Does Jesus Want from Us?” Part 3 Speaker: Pastor Yuri Hooker, with a reading of Holy Scripture and prayer by Kate Craton Scripture Reference: Luke 5:12-16 View Text: New International Version View Text: English Standard Version Length: 38:50 min. MP3 File Size: 22.2 MB Listen to Sermon: Download/Play Sermon MP3…

Dr. Ann Burgess joins the show to discuss her book Expert Witness: The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance. An internationally recognized pioneer in the assessment and treatment of trauma and abuse victims, Dr. Burgess collaborated with the FBI Academy to study serial offenders and the connection between child abuse, juvenile …

In this episode of The Consult, I talk with Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee, hosts of The Murder Sheet podcast and authors of Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland. We discuss their book with a focus on the behavior in the case of Abigail Williams and Liberty German—and what it reveals about the offender.…

In this final episode of our three-part analysis of the West Memphis Three case, we bring together everything we’ve learned about the murders of Michael Moore, Steve Branch, and Christopher Byers on or about May 5, 1993, and share our overall assessment of the case. Part 3 of 3. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebo…

In this episode, we look at the autopsies and victimologies of the three boys: Michael Moore, Steve Branch, and Christorpher Byers. We review what the medical examiner found, the condition of the bodies, and the significance of the injuries. We also examine the boys’ victimology to better understand who they were and what risk factors may have draw…

In this first episode of our three-part analysis of the West Memphis Three case, we look at the events of May 5, 1993. That afternoon, three 8-year-old boys, Michael Moore, Steve Branch, and Christopher Byers, went missing in West Memphis, Arkansas. The next day, they were found in a drainage ditch in an area known as Robin Hood Hills. They had bee…

In this episode, Alyssa and Michael McFarland, hosts of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, join the show. We discuss the unsolved murder of George “Jody” Kilgore, who was stabbed in his driveway, in broad daylight, on October 6, 2014. He was 50 years old. For Michael, this case is deeply personal—Jody was his relative—and both he and Alyssa have devote…

In this third episode on the unsolved murder of Karina Holmer, geographic profiler Doug MacGregor joins the show. Doug takes a close look at the locations tied to Karina’s case and what they might reveal about the offender, his comfort zones, and the behaviors behind his choices. We also talk about how geographic profiling and behavioral analysis w…

We continue our analysis of the case of Karina Holmer, a 20-year-old au pair from Sweden who was last seen outside a nightclub in Boston in the early morning hours of June 22, 1996. On the afternoon of June 23, the upper half of her body was found in a trash bag in a dumpster about a mile from where she was last seen. We continue our review of the …

In this episode, we begin our examination of the June 1996 murder of Karina Holmer, a young au pair from Sweden working in the United States. Karina was last seen alive in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 22, in downtown Boston. The next day, her torso was discovered in a trash bag inside a dumpster, about a mile from where she was last se…

In this episode, Investigator Rita Curley from the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Equal Opportunity Office joins the show. In addition to her role as an investigator, Rita draws on her background in law enforcement and her experience as a mother to a child with autism to train officers on recognizing and appropriately responding to individua…

We continue our discussion of the murders of four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The students were killed in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13, 2022. The offender pleaded guilty on July 2, 2025. We continue to explore motive, discuss how we would classify the killer behaviorally, and cons…

We discuss the murders of four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The students were killed in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13, 2022. We are covering this case now because Bryan Kohberger recently pleaded guilty on July 2, 2025. We review the known facts of the crime and analyze what they su…

In this episode of The Consult, I talk with Jill, host of Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast, a true crime book club in podcast format. Jill has a passion for digging into true crime stories through books, and she brings a thoughtful, well-researched approach to every case she covers. We talk about how she chooses the books for her show, how our unders…

In this final installment, we continue our consultation with cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and arson expert Alan Haskins from the American Military University Cold Case Team. We focus on understanding more about Linda Malcom in an effort to better understand her killer and complete our assessment of this unsolved 2008 murder. You can fol…

Cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and arson investigator Alan Haskins return for Part 2 of our discussion about the 2008 unsolved murder of Linda Malcom in Port Orchard, Washington. In this episode, we continue examining the crime scene and discuss Linda’s victimology to better understand the offender’s potential motivations and opportunitie…

Cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and arson investigator Alan Haskins join us to discuss the 2008 unsolved murder of 47-year-old Linda Malcom. Linda was found dead in the early morning hours of April 30, 2008, after a suspicious fire was reported at her home in Port Orchard, Washington. It was ultimately determined that Linda had been stabbe…

Retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley is joined by Detectives Andrew Houghton and Matt Vartanian from the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit. Elgin PD recently launched a podcast titled Somebody Knows Something, which follows one of their active cold case investigations. We talk about the case, what led them to start the podcast, and how they balan…

We’re joined once again by Ashland Oregon Police Chief Tighe O'Meara to discuss the 2011 unsolved murder of David Michael Grubbs. This time, we present our profile of the offender. Some of the characteristics in this profile are unique, and we believe that individuals who knew the offender may recognize them. You can follow The Consult on social me…

In this episode, we talk with Ashland Oregon Police Chief Tighe O'Meara about the 2011 unsolved murder of David Michael Grubbs. Chief O'Meara discusses the facts of the case, the challenges investigators have faced, and how the department continues to seek justice for David and his family. We also examine aspects of victimology to better understand…

In this episode, retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley talks with geographic profiler Douglas MacGregor about his background and how geographic profiling can aid investigations. They discuss the types of cases that benefit most from this approach and take a closer look at the Rachel Morin case and the Zodiac Killer. To learn more about Douglas MacGrego…

Writer and researcher Michael Butterfield joins retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley to answer listener questions about the Zodiac Killer case. Michael is the host of the podcast Zodiac: A to Z and the author of the new book The Zodiac Killer: The Story of America's Most Elusive Murderer. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram…

In Part 4 of our series on the Zodiac Killer, we continue our discussion with Zodiac expert Michael Butterfield for a deep-dive discussion into the personality and behavioral characteristics of the infamous, unidentified serial killer. We explore what may have been beneath the mask of calculated manipulation and deadly intent. Michael is the host o…

Writer, researcher, and podcaster Michael Butterfield returns for Part 3 of our discussion on the Zodiac case. In this episode, we discuss the murder of Paul Stine, a cab driver who was shot and killed by the Zodiac on October 11, 1969, in San Francisco. Michael is the host of the podcast Zodiac: A to Z and the author of the upcoming book The Zodia…

Writer, researcher, and podcaster Michael Butterfield returns for Part 2 of our discussion on the Zodiac case. In this episode, we focus on the chilling attack at Lake Berryessa on September 27, 1969. The victims were college students Cecelia Shepard and Bryan Hartnell. While Bryan survived, Cecelia tragically succumbed to her injuries. Michael wal…

Writer, researcher, and podcaster Michael Butterfield joins us to examine the series of murders attributed to the person who called himself the Zodiac. Michael has dedicated 30-plus years to investigating this case. In this episode, we discuss the earliest known attacks: the December 20, 1968, murders of Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday on Lake H…

We answer listener questions about our analysis of the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/79-profiling-the-murderer-of-hae-min-lee-listener-questions/ Music “Light in the Base…

We continue our analysis of the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, exploring her victimology and risk level. We then conclude with our assessment of the offender’s characteristics and motive. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.true…

We begin our examination of the murder of 18-year-old Hae Min Lee, who disappeared after school on January 13, 1999. Nearly a month later, on February 9, her body was discovered in Baltimore’s Leakin Park. In this episode, we break down the circumstances of her disappearance, the crime scene, and the autopsy. Through an in-depth discussion of behav…

Retired FBI agent and senior polygraph examiner George Olivo joins The Consult to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the polygraph. With years of experience administering polygraphs, he explains how they really work, their strengths and limitations, and the myths that have surrounded them. For more information about George Olivo and his se…