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We all hear stories almost daily now about cold cases being solved by investigative genetic genealogy. This new crime-solving tool answers the “who” question about these often decades-old crimes... but what about the why? This podcast will look at crimes solved by genetic genealogy, and examine the connection - if any - between the victim and the killer, and why the crime occurred. Each case is unique, and has its own story behind the headline. Join us for DNA: ID. New episodes will come out ...
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Former All ACC defensive end and current Richmond Spiders defensive line coach, Chris Ellis joined Dan on the Terrordome this week. Tap in to hear about some of his favorite things about his time in Blacksburg and his coaching career. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va…
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Doe: ID Possible LISK Victims Karen Vergata and Valerie Mack
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Episode 112 Doe: ID Possible LISK Victims Karen Vergata and Valerie Mack During the 1990's and 2000's, the remains of several murder victims; mostly female sex workers, were found on Long Island's beaches. To police it seemed clear that they were the victims of a serial killer, or even more frightening, two serial killers who were dumping victims i…
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This week, Hall of Fame Defensive Coordinator Bud Foster joined Dan on the Terrordome. Tap in to hear about his early life, his playing career and his coaching career, Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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Episode 111 Lindy Sue Biechler Part 2 of 2 This is the second part of the Lindy Sue Biechler case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, stop now and go back to listen to part 1 first. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscri…
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Episode 111 Lindy Sue Biechler Part 1 of 2 The vicious, brutal 1975 stabbing murder of sweet, shy newlywed Lindy Sue Biechler haunted Lancaster, PA. Lindy was stabbed 19 times right inside her front door, and a butcher knife left embedded in her neck, and police couldn’t determine any motive in the case. The 19 year old had no enemies, and no one h…
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This week former VT Football Coach, Jim Cavanaugh joins Dan on the Terrordome. Tap in to hear about his adventure to Blacksburg, his time as a football coach for the Hokies and how retirement is treating him. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, VA
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This week former VT running back Ken Oxendine joined Dan on the Terrordome. Tap in to hear about his journey to Blacksburg, his career at VT, his time in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons and more. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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Episode 110 Doe ID: Mary Alice Pultz Jenkins In April, 1985, the skeltonised remains of a woman were discovered in a shallow grave on Crescent Beach, 50 miles south of Jacksonville,Florida. There was no identifcation, and no missing persons in the area matched the remains. Police quickly ruled the death a homicide but had very little clues to go on…
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Listen Now: Happily Never After: Dan & Nancy
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Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels. From Wondery, this is a story ab…
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DNA ID Rewind: The Case of Troy and LaDonna French
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Episode 109 DNA ID Rewind: The Case of Troy and LaDonna French As host Jessica travels to and from the annual Crimecon convention, whether you have listened to every episode of the show, or just found it, Jessica invites listeners to check out this rewind episode from the DNA: ID vault; the case of Troy and LaDonna French, one of her personal favor…
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This week Dan dives in to VT Swimming and Diving with head coach Sergio Lopez Miro. Tap in to hear about his swimming career and time coaching in Blacksburg from the Olympian and Hall of Famer himself. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va!
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Boundary Corner's Brian Seigla joined Dan to talk about the 2024 Tailgate Tour, the 2024 football roster and some recruiting. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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Eric Goldstrand and Lliana Adank Part 2 of 2
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Episode 108 Eric Goldstrand and Lliana Adank Part This is the conclusion of the Goldstrand/Adank case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, stop now and go back and listen to that part first. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider…
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Eric Goldstrand and Lliana Adank Part 1 of 2
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Episode 108 Eric Goldstrand and Lliana Adank Part 1 of 2 When 16 year old high schoolers Eric Goldstrand and Lliana Adank were shot to death in at the popular Fall Creek recreation area in June 1977, residents of the teens’ hometown of Eugene, Oregon were shocked and devastated. There were hundreds of witnesses, tips, and leads… a surplus of inform…
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This week US National Swimming and Diving Team member, AJ Pouch joined the Terrordome. Tap in to hear his story about his career at Virginia Tech and what to look forward to in the future. Go Hokies!
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This week VT Baseball All American Carson DeMartini joined Dan on the Terrordome. Tap in to hear about his journey to Blacksburg, his time with VT Baseball and what lies ahead in the future. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va!
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Episode 107 Doe:ID Jeffrey Kimzey On April 15, 1997, a young boy in Union Grove, Alabama decided to skip school and go fishing at his favorite spot off of Eagle Rock Drive. When he got to his spot, he made a gruesome discovery. He found a decomposing body in the water, and raced home to tell his parents. Police responded to the scene, and when they…
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Episode 106 Rita Curran Part 2 of 2 This is the conclusion of the Rita Curran case. If you did not listen to part 1 yet, stop now and go back and listen to that part first. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of cour…
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Episode 106 Rita Curran Part 1 of 2 The brutal 1971 murder of Rita Curran in her own bedroom rocked the tight-knit town of Burlington, Vermont. The circumstances of Rita’s death seemed so random – yet pointed to an insider. The mystifying slaying had no apparent motive and no good leads, and perplexed generations of frustrated investigators. The ca…
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Dan had the privilege of sitting down with Hokie Legend, Coach Billy Hite to talk about his life and career at Virginia Tech. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, VA
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DOE: ID 'Mary Jane Doe' Tabetha Slain Murlin
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Episode 105 DOE: ID 'Mary Jane Doe' Tabetha Slain Murlin In may, 1992, a construction worker renovating a home in Fort Wayne, Indiana made a gruesome discovery. In the flooded basement of the home, he discovered a woman's body wrapped in a blanket. Investigators were unable to determine an exact cause of death due to the condition of her remains, a…
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This week Kurt Elbin (VT Baseball Associate HC) joined Dan on the Terrordome. Tap in to hear about the Hammerin' Hokies and Kurt's journey. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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Sherri And Megan Scherer And Genevieve Zitricki Part 2 Of 2
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Episode 104 Sherri And Megan Scherer And Genevieve Zitricki Part 2 Of 2 This is the Part 2 of the Scherer/Zitricki cases. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, stop now and listen to that part first. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack …
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Sherri and Megan Scherer and Genevieve Zitricki Part 1 of 2
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Episode 104 Sherri and Megan Scherer and Genevieve Zitricki Part 1 of 2 In 1998, an unthinkable crime rocked farm community Portageville, Missouri. Sherri Scherer and her 12 year old daughter Megan were shot and killed, and Megan was sexually assaulted, in their own home in a 41 minute window of time. A massive investigation into one of the state’s…
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This week Jenna "The Joker" Burkert joined Dan on the Terrordome. Tap in to hear about her decorated wrestling career, a deep dive into women's wrestling and what she's up to these days. Go Hokies!
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Episode 103 Doe: ID 'New York Billy' Clarence Wilson In 1986, the body of a man was pulled from Crater Lake in Montgomery TX 40 miles North of Houston. It soon became clear to investigators that he was the victim of a homicide having been shot multiple times, and his body weighed down with cinder blocks. Due to the injuries the man had suffered alo…
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This week, Alex Jones-VT Football Director of Player Personnel joined Dan on the Terrordome. Tap in to hear about his journey to Blacksburg and his tenure here. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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Episode 102 Jane Hylton Sometime between 10:30 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. on the night of July 6-7, 1985, someone entered the house she was staying at and stabbed Jane 54 year old Jane Hylton 29 times. Police set their sights on the most likely suspect – another resident of the house, 20 year old Ricky Davis. It was just too far-fetched to believe that som…
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David Cunningham from TSL and Grayson Wimbish join Dan to discuss the end of the Kenny Brooks era and the beginning of the Coach Megan Duffy era as they look forward to Spring Game Weekend. This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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This week Olivia Vergano joined the Terrordome. Tap in to hear about her journey and her illustrious Lacrosse career at VT. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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Episode 101 DOE: ID 'Valentine Sally' Carolyn Eaton On Valentine's Day, February 14th, 1982, the body of a young woman was discovered by a worker along interstate 40 in Williams, Arizona. It became clear quickly to investigators that she had been murdered, and her body dragged out of sight of the road. She was given the moniker 'Valentine Sally' An…
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Ray Guy semifinalist, Vinnie Burns joined the Terrordome this week to talk about his time Punting at Virginia Tech and the journey he has been on since. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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Episode 100 Cathy Sposito Part 2 of 2 This is the second part of episode 100; Cathy Sposito. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, stop now and go back and listen to that part first. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscript…
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Episode 100 Cathy Sposito Part 1 of 2 In April 1987, Cathy Sposito was brutally killed on a popular, scenic hiking trail in broad daylight in Prescott Arizona. Despite multiple earwitnesses to her murder, her killer eluded police. A massive investigation turned up two prime suspects, but there was no smoking gun. Then, a 1990 sexual assault on the …
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Episode 99 Doe ID 'Bones 17' Lori Anne Razpotnik On December 30, 1985 Auburn city employees 25 miles south of Seattle, Washington were investigating a car that had gone over an embankment. While surveying the area, they made a startling discovery; two sets of human remains. The remains, which turned out to be those of two young women, could not be …
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VT Football's newest staff member, Gunter Brewer, joined the Terrordome this week. Tap in to hear about his journey to Blacksburg. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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This week former VT defensive lineman, Nigel Williams joined the Terrordome to talk about his journey, his time at Tech and what he's up to these days. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza in Blacksburg, Va
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Episode 98 Krista Martin In October 1989, Krista Martin was found bludgeoned and raped in her apartment in Wichita, Kansas. Krista was a very social young woman with lots of friends and quite a bit of drama in her life – none of which led to her murder. Police investigated thoroughly, but were stumped for years. Krista’s case went cold until the WP…
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The ACC Wrestling Championship Preview with TechSideLine's very own, Jack Brizendine. Go Hokies!
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Alix Guynn, Associate Director of Student Athlete Academic Support Services, joins the Terrordome to talk about her journey, growing up a VT fan, and what her day to day role entails. Go Hokies!this episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
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Episode 97 Doe ID: Ada Fritz In May, 1976, a group of boys fishing along Sessions Creek in Grand Bay, Alabama when they found what appeared to be a mannequin in the water. Closer examination told them that it was the dead body of an older woman, and they ran to get help. Police retrieved the dead woman from the water and found that she had been sho…
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Christina Castiglione Part 2 of 2 This is part 2 of the Christina Castiglione case; if you have not listened to part 1 yet, stop now and go back and listen to that part first. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of c…
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Episode 96 Christina Castiglione Part 1 of 2 Christina Castiglione was last seen walking along Five Mile Road in Redford Township, MI. The date was March 19th, 1983, and it was about 8:30 p.m. Her boyfriend waited for her at a store up ahead, but she never showed. In the distance of about a half mile, she vanished. Her half nude, strangled body was…
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What happened to (Stephan) Virgil? *lil Durk voice* Tune in this week to hear about Stephan Virgil's great career, his time at Tech and what he is up to these days. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, VA
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Episode 95 Doe ID: Eileen Truppner In 1998, an unidentified victim of a brutal rape and murder who was left for dead was found by chance by a boater in a grassy area in southwest Broward County off of U.S. 27 in the state of Florida. The dead woman carried no identification, and did not match any missing women in the area. Attempts to ID her initia…
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This week on Tales From the Terrordome, Noland Burchette joined Dan. Tap in to hear about his incredible career at Tech and where that journey has lead him. Go Hokies! This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg VA
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Coach Cheetah joined the Terrordome this week to recap Signing Day and what's next for the hokies. Tap in and Go Hokies!This episode is sponsored by Benny's of Blacksburg, VA
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Episode 94 Rachael Johnson Part 2 of 2 This is part 2 of the Rachael Johnson case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, go back and listen to that part first. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can…
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Episode 94 Rachael Johnson Part 1 of 2 In 1991, a woman was found lying in the street near Akron, Ohio, half naked and set ablaze. She was quickly identified as Rachael Johnson, a young single mother who had last been seen walking in the parking lot of a local convenience store. A thorough investigation by Akron police looked at everyone Rachael kn…
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Episode 93 DOE: ID Robert Mullins On November 1st, 1991, hunters in Circleville, Ohio discovered unidentified human remains in a shallow grave near a private farm. Based on the size of the remains, the authorities thought that they belonged to a young woman. They also found evidence that the Doe's head had been moved with some kind of toothed saw, …
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