Best Courtney Sweet Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 117: A Killer Talk Show 34:57

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Send us a Text Message. During the 90’s, daytime tv was infiltrated by talk shows that were filled with the drama of paternity tests, couples cheating and secret crushes. One such talk show would lead to one of their guests committing murder. In 1995, Michigan native Jonathan Schmitz killed an acquaintance of his Scott Amedure, just three days afte…

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ELM w/ Amy Thomas - Believe Inspire Beauty Clothing Boutique 42:09

4d ago42:09

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for Episode 8 of the Entrepreneur Like Me Podcast, featuring Amy Thomas, the inspiring owner of Believe Inspire Beauty Clothing Boutique in Bay City, MI. Amy's boutique is dedicated to empowering women, with a strong belief that fashion has no age or size—it's all about rocking your unique style. In addition to her w…

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Episode 116: Two Deaths One House 30:01

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Send us a Text Message. A Connecticut woman, 76-year-old Linda Kosuda-Bigazzi, who was accused of killing her husband, Dr. Pierluigi Bigazzi and hiding his body for months while collecting his paychecks, pleaded guilty to manslaughter last month. Just hours before she was to receive a 13-year prison sentence, Linda Kosuda-Bigazzi was found dead in …

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Episode 115: A Thirty-Year Run 35:55

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Send us a Text Message. 70-year-old Steven Craig Johnson, a convicted pedophile who escaped an Oregon prison three decades ago was finally captured this month in Macon, Georgia. Johnson who had been living in his Marco apartment since 2011, was described by Oregon authorities as a “pedophile” who “presented a high probability of victimizing teen bo…

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ELM w/ Charlene Cofie Orange - Executive Business Solutions 40:07

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for Episode 7 of the Entrepreneur Like Me Podcast, featuring Charlene Cofie Orange, the owner and CEO of Executive Business Solutions in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Charlene's company offers a range of essential services including bookkeeping, financial reporting, notary services, and customized database creation. Sp…

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Episode 114: A Case of Stolen Body Parts 22:08

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Send us a Text Message. Former mortuary worker of Little Rock, Arkansas, Candace Chapman Scott, has pleaded guilty to selling and transporting stolen body parts from medical school cadavers across state lines, as well as conspiring to commit mail fraud occurring in 2021. According to authorities, while Candace was working at the mortuary in October…

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Episode 113: A Killer frying Pan 22:06

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Send us a Text Message. After almost a decade, California woman, Trista Ann Spicer will head to trail for the grisly murder of her boyfriend Eric Israel Mercado. Eric vanished without a trace in 2014 and it would not be until eight years later that his body would finally be discovered. In 2022, Trista’s new roommate alerted police to the possibilit…

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ELM w/ Arielle Roth - Arielle Roth Photography, Arielle Roth Boudoir, Elemental Marketing 35:52

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for Episode 6 of the Entrepreneur Like Me Podcast, featuring the dynamic entrepreneur Arielle Roth. As the owner of Elemental Marketing, Arielle Roth Boudoir, and Arielle Roth Photography, Arielle's expertise spans graphic design, photography, and marketing. She masterfully blends aesthetics with analytics to create …

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Episode 112: For the Sake of Killing 41:34

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Send us a Text Message. In 2019, Wade Wilson was arrested and charged with the murders of two women in Cape Coral, Florida, Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz that occurred just a few hours apart. According to Assistant State Attorney Andreas Gardiner, “This case was about killing for the sake of the killing". So, did Wade Wilson kill two women in cold…

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Episode 111: The Children's Book Killer 32:38

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Send us a Text Message. Utah mother of three, Kouri Richins wrote a children’s book about grief almost a year after her husband Eric Richins passed away in March of 2022. She wrote the book as she wanted to help kids struggling with the loss of a loved one like her own children had. However, a month after her book was published and receiving praise…

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ELM w/ Dr. Christina Dillard Jackson - iMix LLC 31:45

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for Episode 5 of the Entrepreneur Like Me Podcast, featuring Dr. Christina Dillard Jackson, the dynamic owner of iMix, LLC. Dr. Chris is an independent alcohol consultant and instructor with the Michigan and National Restaurant Associations. Her company, iMix, LLC, specializes in providing mobile bartending and bev…

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Episode 110: A Little Sweet Tea with Some Antifreeze 22:34

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Send us a Text Message. In 2023, Ina Kenoyer, of Minot (mine-it), North Dakota was arrested and charged with the murder of her long-time boyfriend Steven Riley, Jr. Authorities believe that Ina fatally poisoned Steven with antifreeze in order to claim his newly acquired inheritance of thirty million dollars. So, could someone turn sinister enough t…

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Episode 8: City Events & Economic Development 55:03

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In the eighth episode, host Nate Loucks discusses the upcoming summer events with Brett Binversie, particularly the Civic Concert Series and Taco Fest. We also finally got LEAP Executive Director Bert Cook on the pod to give our listeners a look into economic development in the City of La Porte, and yes, we are talking about Microsoft!…

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Episode 109: A Killer Candian Pig Farm 39:07

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Send us a Text Message. Former pig farmer Robert Pickton, also known as the “Pig Farm Killer” or “The Butcher “, is one of Canada’s most prolific serial killers. His case was the largest serial killer investigation in Canadian history and unveiled a wider issue of missing and murdered female sex workers and Indigenous women. In 2001, Robert was cha…

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Episode 108: Father Day Bonus Update-My Mother Joined a Cult and Nobody Knew 18:06

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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 7: My Mother Joined Cult and Nobody Knew we followed the case of Idaho Doomsday author and cult leader Chad Daybell and his new wife Lori Vallow Daybell, a mother of three. The newlyweds would soon find themselves as the prime suspects in four murders and one attempted murder. Chad Daybell has finally been found g…

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ELM w/ Brandi Bates Johnson - Shangr'La Candle Co. 32:34

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for Episode 4 of the Entrepreneur Like Me Podcast, where we sit down with Brandi Bates Johnson, the innovative owner of Shangri'La Candle Co. Brandi's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. As the mastermind behind a thriving business that offers hand-poured luxury custom candles, a unique candle ba…

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139 | H.O.T. Girl Summer with Trade Street Jam Co. Founder, Ashley Rouse 38:16

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Trade Street Jam Co. Founder, Ashley Rouse, shares the real about entreprenuership and the highs and lows that come with running a business. Tune in to this episode to get a glimpse into her life as a mom, entreprenuer, and wife - all while managing the complexities of operating a product-based business. Foundational Scripture: Matthew 6:11 [NKJV]“…

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Episode 107: The Lululemon Murder 35:28

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Send us a Text Message. In March of 2011, Jayna Murray a part-time manager at a Bethesda, Maryland Lululemon store, which is high end sports brand clothing store known for their hundred-dollar yoga leggings, was killed in the most brutal of ways over a pair of them. Prosecutors theorized that Brittany Norwood, a colleague of Jayna’s, had killed her…

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138 | Sweet Art Bakeshop ft. Owner & Chef, Reine Keis 50:57

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Chef Reine has been carried by God in her business. In this week's episode she shares her journey to building her own bakeshop over 15 years ago, and how cultivating a prayer life stabilized her life and business during some of her most turbulent times.Foundational Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11 [NLT]“In his kindness God called you to share in his eter…

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Episode 7: Summer Park Programs & Great News with Chris Mahlmann 1:03:49

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In the 7th episode of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks sits down with City Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber to discuss the upcoming summer events including LakeFest, Movies in the Park, and more. They also get into the Scott Field housing proposal. Additionally, Chris Mahlmann, Founder of GreatNews.Life, recalls his journey from finance to c…

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Episode 106: The Deadly Night Nurse 28:59

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Send us a Text Message. For three years from 2020 to 2023, in long-term health facilities across western Pennsylvania, 41-year-old registered nurse Heather Pressdee administered excessive amounts of insulin to 22 of her patients trying to kill them. Of the 22 patients that Heather tried to murder she was successful in killing 17. She would later cl…

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ELM w/ Cierra Crudup - Delicious Sweets Bakeshop 29:42

2M ago29:42

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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 3 of the Entrepreneur Like Me Podcast, we're thrilled to feature Cierra Crudup, the dynamic owner of Delicious Sweets Bakeshop, nestled inside the SVRC Marketplace. Cierra's passion for baking and entrepreneurship shines through as she shares her journey from home baker to business owner. Discover how she turned h…

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137 | Places to Stay | La Maison Midtown Ft. Mrs. Genora Boykins, Co-Owner 25:41

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Meet Mrs. Genora Boykins, Co-Owner of La Maison Midtown Houston with her best friend, Co-Owner, Sharon Owens!In 1999, Mrs. Boykins and Mrs. Owens purchased land in Midtown Houston with dreams of building their very own bed & breakfast. In 2009, they made that dream a reality - breaking ground and opening the doors of La Maison Midtown, an Urban Bed…

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Episode 105: The Kentucky Cannibal 26:59

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Send us a Text Message. Before the notorious serial killer Jeffery Dahmer ever appeared on the scene, there was Levi Boone Helm, the Kentucky Cannibal. Helm a mid-19th century American frontiersman from Kentucky, was a gunfighter who got his nickname for his “opportunistic and unrepentant proclivity for consuming human flesh”, usually in survival s…

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A Sweet Conversation with Courtney Dickman and an Update on Our Parks 28:58

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In the sixth episode, Nate Loucks has a compelling and insightful conversation with Courtney Dickman, the Co-Owner of Downtown Delights. Courtney shares her unique perspectives on the challenges and successes of running a business in the downtown area, offering valuable insights into the local business landscape and her vision for the future of Dow…

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Episode 104: A Deadly Chance Encounter 29:53

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Send us a Text Message. In June of 2014, 37-year-old Gregory Scott Hale, was arrested in Coffee County, Tennessee, and charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse. He confessed to authorities of killing 36-year-old Lisa Marie Hyder before he dismembered her and then ate parts of her body less than a day after meeting her. So, what makes …

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ELM w/ Ja'Maiya Ryan - Ryan Studios & Co 31:02

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for Episode 2 of the Entrepreneur Like Me Podcast as we explore the inspiring journey of Ja'Maiya Ryan, a fashion entrepreneur from Saginaw, MI. After earning her degree in Fashion Accessories Design from the College for Creative Studies, Ja'Maiya founded her own accessories company, specializing in luxurious yet aff…

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Episode 103: The Human Flesh Obsession 25:20

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Send us a Text Message. In 1981, Japanese killer Issei Sagawa, also known as the “Kobe Cannibal,” murdered his friend Renée Hartevelt, a young Dutch student, and ate her remains. Nevertheless, he was never charged for his crime and lived as freeman after committing the murder. So, what makes one want to eat their friend. References: Japanese Cannib…

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Episode 102: Mother's Day Bonus- Top 10 Ways of How Not to Raise a Killer 39:58

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Send us a Text Message. Since the very beginning of our podcast, Kori and I have pointed out many mistakes that parents have made with their children or dire situations that young children have been privy to that has led to their sinister actions. So, for Mother’s Day we put together a Top 10 list of How Not to Raise a Killer. Support the Show. ema…

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AMA with Mayor Tom Dermody and City Events with Brett Binversie 57:47

3M ago57:47

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In episode 5 of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks asks Mayor Tom Dermody the burning questions, and discusses the upcoming events happening in the City of La Porte with Director of the Civic and City Events, Brett Binversie.By Plugged in La Porte

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Episode 101: A Killer Sexual Appetite 41:22

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Send us a Text Message. Andrei Chikatilo aka, “The Butcher of Rostov” or “The Red Ripper” was one of the most prolific killers in the Ukraine. Between 1978 to 1990 he murdered at least 53 young women and children who he lured into the woods, raping his victims before he ate their sexual organs, as well as removing other body parts like their nose a…

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ELM w/ Alesha Martin Lane - Kakes the Great Sweets Shop 40:04

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the inaugural episode of the ELM Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of entrepreneurship with our special guest, Alesha Martin Lane, co-owner of Kakes the Great Sweets Shop. Join us as Alesha shares her incredible story of co-founding her business. From the initial idea to the challenges a…

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136 | Building a Vegan Empire with Mo' Better Brews Courtney & Chasitie Lindsay 32:15

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Meet Courtney and Chasitie Lindsay, the husband-and-wife team owners of Mo' Better Brews in Houston, Texas! Tune in to learn how this couple built 4 vegan food trucks, opened a brick-and-mortar vegan restaurant in three weeks, and how they lead with big faith, intentional family moments, and delicious food wherever they go!Scripture to meditate on …

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Episode 100: The Washtub Killer 24:22

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Send us a Text Message. Hilda Nilsson also known as “The Angel Maker on Bruks Street”, is in one of Sweden’s most notorious female serial killers. In 1917 she was imprisoned for murdering eight children that were under her care at her home and given a life sentence. So, what would make a woman caring for infants turn into such a sinister killer. Re…

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Episode 99: The Eyeball Killer 59:49

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Send us a Text Message. Some serial killers develop a kind of calling card throughout their rein of terror such the “Night Stalker” Richard Ramirez leaving a bloody pentagram or the “Son of Sam” David Berkowitz leaving handwritten letters. Serial killer Charles Albright, a native Texan, left his own unique calling card as well. During the early 90’…

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A Candid Conversation with State Rep Jim Pressel & Exploring our Parks and Lakes 1:12:57

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In episode 4 of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks delves into state legislature with State Representative - District 20, Jim Pressel, and discusses our natural resources and upcoming plans for our beautiful parks and lakes with City of La Porte Park & Recreation Superintendent, Mark Schreiber.By Plugged in La Porte

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Episode 98: Are Serial Killers Made or Born 42:44

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Send us a Text Message. From July of 1976 to July of 1977, one of America’s most notorious serial killers, David Berkowitz, better known by his moniker, The Son of Sam, swept panic through the streets and boroughs of New York City with a murder spree that captivated the nation and ignited a media frenzy. Over the course of that year, in three of th…

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Episode 97: The Memory Card Killer 37:49

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Send us a Text Message. In Anchorage, Alaska on February 22, 2024, 53-year-old South African immigrant Brian Steven Smith was convicted in 14 charges including first and second-degree murder, sexual assault, tampering with physical evidence and misconduct involving a corpse for the murders of 52-year-old Veronica Abouchuk and 30-year-old Kathleen J…

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Education, Elections, and Events in La Porte 1:31:00

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In this engaging third episode of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks delves into significant topics impacting the community with his distinguished guests: Dr. Peggy Hinckley from the LaPorte Community School Corporation, Brett Binversie from the Civic Auditorium, and LaPorte County Clerk Heather Stevens. The discussion provides insights into the…

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Episode 96: The Taco Bell Serial Strangler 56:28

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Send us a Text Message. The most infamous serial killer in the history of North Carolina is that of Henry Lewis Wallace, also known as “The Charolette Strangler or “The Taco Bell Killer. During the early-90’s Wallace murdered nearly a dozen black women, who almost all had one thing in common, they knew him. For several years he remained at large, c…

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Episode 95: An Easter Tradition filled with Crime Stories 19:35

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Send us a Text Message. For most of us when we think of Easter, we think of church services, the Easter bunny, dyed eggs, family gatherings, and Easter egg hunts. However, for one country their most common Easter tradition is something altogether more sinister. References: Easter Traditions in Norway - Life in Norway Easter crime: Norwegian Easter …

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Episode 94: A Deadly British Garden 29:07

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Send us a Text Message. A small English community in Cornwall, England would be shaken to its core when in 1952 the battered bodies of a wealthy and well-respected married couple were discovered on Porthpean Beach near St Austell, England. The investigation of the double murder would lead authorities to the couple’s only living son, Miles William G…

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A Candid Conversation with LaPorte County Council Leaders and Jessica Granger of Thode Floral 57:11

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Welcome to the second episode of Plugged In La Porte, a podcast hosted by Nate Loucks that aims to keep La Porte, Indiana, residents curious, connected, and informed of the city's latest developments and initiatives. In this episode, Nate sat down with two La Porte County Council members: Michael Rosenbaum, former County Council President, and Rand…

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Episode 93: The Long Island Serial Killer 48:08

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Send us a Text Message. In December of 2010, along a remote stretch of sand on the South Shore of Gilgo Beach in Long Island, New York, a police officer and his dog would discover human remains while searching for a missing woman. Just a few days later, the police would find the remains of three other women. Like the first victim, they were petite,…

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Episode 92: St. Patty's Day Bonus- A Killer Irish Wedding 32:37

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Send us a Text Message. Irish newlyweds Colin Whelan and Mary Gough had been married just six months when on March 1, 2001, Colin called for an ambulance claiming that his wife had fallen down the stairs of their home in Balbriggan Co Dublin and wasn’t breathing. Mary was pronounced dead at the hospital but when her autopsy examination revealed she…

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Where There’s No Vision, People Perish ft. Tracy V. Green & Nancey Harris, Founders Vontélle Eyewear 36:33

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Meet Tracy V. Green and Nancey Harris, the co-founders of Vontélle Eyewear, the first Black, women-owned eyewear brand to hit the shelves of a national retailer - America's Best!In this episode, we talk about how they built their business through faith and hard work, and why you should follow your God-given ideas too!Scripture to medidate on today:…

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Episode 91: The Bullseye Killer 41:32

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Send us a Text Message. Welsh serial killer John Cooper, a diagnosed psychopath committed two double murders, one in 1985 and the other in 1989 in the Pembrokeshire area of Wales. The murders became known as the "Pembrokeshire Murders" or the "Coastal Murders" with Cooper earning the name the "Bullseye Killer" after his appearance on a game show th…

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56: "Never Quit!" Navy SEAL Sniper John Collins 2:05:20

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"Never Quit! On this inspiring episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Navy SEAL Sniper and K9 handler John Collins. John is the definition of the phrase "Never Quit." He went through 6 different BUD/S classes and nearly 3 Hell Weeks before finally graduating BUD/S and becoming a Navy SEAL. Throughout the ep…

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Indiana Career Pathways, Community Development, and Annexation 48:16

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Welcome to the debut episode of Plugged In LaPorte, a podcast hosted by Nate Loucks that aims to keep the residents of LaPorte, Indiana, curious, connected, and plugged in with the city's latest developments and initiatives. In this first episode, Nate sat down with two City of LaPorte employees: Craig Phillips, the Community Development and Planni…

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Episode 90: The Sleeping Bag Murders 43:11

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Send us a Text Message. In August of 2004, in the small coastal town of Jenner, California 22-year-old Lindsay Cutshall and her fiancé 26-year-old Jason Allen, where found shot to death in their sleeping bags on Fish Head Beach with little evidence being left at the crime scene. The couple’s murder investigation would span over 13 years with countl…

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