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Crime Valley Podcast

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Crime Valley is an Australian podcast that covers true crime stories from around the globe. Join Amber each Wednesday at 8 pm AEST as she presents her latest case.

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Retrospect: The Newcastle beach murders// Alex Rees and Ray Hill

October 26, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

On a warm summer's night in January 1970, two lovers were brutally killed as they parked at a beach in Newcastle, Australia. At the time police came up with two motives for the murders. Was this crime committed by a sexual deviant, prowling the beach that night for a likely victim? Or was it personal, and a crime born of jealousy and resentment? The case remains unsolved and in the years that followed, there were no similar crimes that pointed to a serial killer. The murders of Alex Rees and...

Retrospect: Seann Campbell and Bryan Benson// The Westcoast Video Murders

May 26, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

On November 10th, 1993, two 20-year-old West coast video employees, named Bryan Benson and Seann Campbell, were brutally murdered in Warminster Pennsylvania. The motive for the crime is unclear and no persons of interest have ever been named. However One of the killers left something behind, in the form of a DNA sample. 

Retrospect: Seann Campbell and Bryan Benson// The West Coast Video Murders

May 26, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

On November 10th, 1993, two 20-year-old West coast video employees, named Bryan Benson and Seann Campbell, were brutally murdered in Warminster Pennsylvania. The motive for the crime is unclear and no persons of interest have ever been named. However One of the killers left something behind, in the form of a DNA sample. 

Eve Stratford, Lynne Weedon and Lynda Farrow// Serial Killer?

March 29, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In the spring of 1975, a 21 year old model and playboy promotional bunny was viciously murdered in her London flat. Six months later a 16-year-old school girl was raped and murdered after a night out with friends. Four years would go by before another young woman was brutally attacked and murdered in her own home, in 1979. In 2006 DNA would definitively link two of these murders. Was a serial killer responsible for all three? 

Eve Stratford, Lynne Weedon and Lynda Farrow// Serial Killer?

March 29, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In the spring of 1975, a 21 year old model and playboy promotional bunny was viciously murdered in her London flat. Six months later a 16-year-old school girl was raped and murdered after a night out with friends. Four years would go by before another young woman was brutally attacked and murdered in her own home, in 1979. In 2006 DNA would definitively link two of these murders. Was a serial killer responsible for all three? 

Johnny Frank Garrett// Wrongful Conviction? (part 2)

March 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

In 1982, 18-year-old Johnny Frank Garrett is given the death sentence for the rape and murder of Sister Tadea Benz. With little hope for an appeal, and with declining mental health, Johnny Garrett awaits his execution.  However, the truth has a way of outing and in time many facts surrounding this case will be brought to light. Potential coverups, shoddy investigative techniques, inadequate defence, and questionable expert testimonies are all called into question. The most important question...

Wrongful conviction? Johnny Frank Garrett (Part 1)

March 10, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

On Halloween morning in 1981, a Roman Catholic nun was brutally raped and murdered in her  Northern Amarillo convent. The investigation that was to follow would lead to the highly questionable arrest of an intellectually disabled 17-year-old boy. His trial would raise more questions than answers and would shine a spotlight on a flawed judicial system. This case not only poses the question of guilt or innocence but also asks the question of whether mentally ill prisoners should receive the de...

Johnny Frank Garrett// Wrongful conviction? (Part 1)

March 10, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

On Halloween morning in 1981, a Roman Catholic nun was brutally raped and murdered in her  Northern Amarillo convent. The investigation that was to follow would lead to the highly questionable arrest of an intellectually disabled 17-year-old boy. His trial would raise more questions than answers and would shine a spotlight on a flawed judicial system. This case not only poses the question of guilt or innocence but also asks the question of whether mentally ill prisoners should receive the de...

Johnny Frank Garrett// Wrongful conviction? (Part 1)

March 10, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

On Halloween morning in 1981, a Roman Catholic nun was brutally raped and murdered in her  Northern Amarillo convent. The investigation that was to follow would lead to the highly questionable arrest of an intellectually disabled 17-year-old boy. His trial would raise more questions than answers and would shine a spotlight on a flawed judicial system. This case not only poses the question of guilt or innocence but also asks the question of whether mentally ill prisoners should receive the de...

Retrospect: Who killed Jenny Low Chang?

March 03, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

In 1977 a 19-year-old SFSU student, named Jenny Low Chang, was murdered in the university library. Law enforcement believes that they know who killed her, but lack the evidence to convict. Her case remains unsolved.  https://crimevalleypodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Murders of Tiffany Sessions, Beth Foster and Linda Fida// Serial Killer?

February 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

In 1972 a young woman was murdered in her Miami apartment. Her killer was apprehended and given a life sentence. Almost two decades later, college aged women began to vanish in the town of Gainesville, Florida. Did police have a serial killer on their hands?  Law Enforcement Contacts  Tiffany Louise Sessions  Alachua County Sheriff's Office 352-367-4161 Tracey Marie Kroh  Pennsylvania State Police 717-362-8700 717-705-0340  Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Miller Colorado Bureau of Investigatio...

Tiffany Sessions, Beth Foster and Linda Fida// Serial Killer?

February 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

In 1972 a young woman was murdered in her Miami apartment. Her killer was apprehended and given a life sentence. Almost two decades later, college aged women began to vanish in the town of Gainesville, Florida. Did police have a serial killer on their hands?  Law Enforcement Contacts  Tiffany Louise Sessions  Alachua County Sheriff's Office 352-367-4161 Tracey Marie Kroh  Pennsylvania State Police 717-362-8700 717-705-0340  Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Miller Colorado Bureau of Investigatio...

Tiffany Sessions, Beth Foster and Linda Fida

February 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

In 1972 a young woman was murdered in her Miami apartment. Her killer was apprehended and given a life sentence. Almost two decades later, college aged women began to vanish in the town of Gainesville, Florida. Did police have a serial killer on their hands?  Law Enforcement Contacts  Tiffany Louise Sessions  Alachua County Sheriff's Office 352-367-4161 Tracey Marie Kroh  Pennsylvania State Police 717-362-8700 717-705-0340  Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Miller Colorado Bureau of Investigatio...

The Murders of Tiffany Sessions, Beth Foster and Linda Fida// Serial Killer?

February 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

In 1972 a young woman was murdered in her Miami apartment. Her killer was apprehended and given a life sentence. Almost two decades later, college aged women began to vanish in the town of Gainesville, Florida. Did police have a serial killer on their hands?  Law Enforcement Contacts  Tiffany Louise Sessions  Alachua County Sheriff's Office 352-367-4161 Tracey Marie Kroh  Pennsylvania State Police 717-362-8700 717-705-0340  Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Miller Colorado Bureau of Investigatio...

Serial killer? Tiffany Sessions, Beth Foster and Linda Fida

February 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

In 1972 a young woman was murdered in her Miami apartment. Her killer was apprehended and given a life sentence. Almost two decades later, college aged women began to vanish in the town of Gainesville, Florida. Did police have a serial killer on their hands?  Law Enforcement Contacts  Tiffany Louise Sessions  Alachua County Sheriff's Office 352-367-4161 Tracey Marie Kroh  Pennsylvania State Police 717-362-8700 717-705-0340  Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Miller Colorado Bureau of Investigatio...

The Murder of Denice Haraway// False Confessions (Part 3)

October 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

On the 28th of April 1984, 24-year-old Denice Haraway was abducted from a convenience store in Ada, Oklahoma. Within six months, Two local men, Karl Fontenot and Tommy Ward would confess to her murder. There was no physical evidence, confusing witness identifications and the two men's confessions did not align. Both Karl and Tommy were sentenced to death. Decades later exculpatory evidence that was kept from the men's defence teams,  was finally handed over. One man is now free, and the othe...

False Confessions: Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot (Part 3)

October 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

On the 28th of April 1984, 24-year-old Denice Haraway was abducted from a convenience store in Ada, Oklahoma. Within six months, Two local men, Karl Fontenot and Tommy Ward would confess to her murder. There was no physical evidence, confusing witness identifications and the two men's confessions did not align. Both Karl and Tommy were sentenced to death. Decades later exculpatory evidence that was kept from the men's defence teams,  was finally handed over. One man is now free, and the othe...

The Murder of Denice Haraway// False Confessions (Part 2)

September 26, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

As Police begin to interview Tommy Ward, he tells them about a recent dream. This abstract dream would lead to an untapped police interrogation which ended with Tommy Ward’s confession and the implication of two other men in the abduction, rape, and murder of Denice Haraway.  One man would ultimately be cleared of any involvement, while Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot would soon be on trial for their very lives. As the years rolled on details of the two men’s confessions would be shown to be in...

False Confessions: Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot (Part 2)

September 26, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

On the 28th of April 1984, 24-year-old Denice Haraway was abducted from a convenience store in Ada, Oklahoma. Within six months, Two local men, Karl Fontenot and Tommy Ward would confess to her murder. There was no physical evidence, confusing witness identifications and the two men's confessions did not align. Both Karl and Tommy were sentenced to death. Decades later exculpatory evidence that was kept from the men's defence teams,  was finally handed over. One man is now free, and the othe...

The Murder of Denice Haraway// False Confessions (Part 1)

September 21, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

On the 28th of April 1984, 24-year-old Denice Haraway was abducted from a convenience store in Ada, Oklahoma. Within six months, Two local men, Karl Fontenot and Tommy Ward would confess to her murder. There was no physical evidence, confusing witness identifications and the two men's confessions did not align. Both Karl and Tommy were sentenced to death. Decades later exculpatory evidence that was kept from the men's defence teams,  was finally handed over. One man is now free, and the othe...

False Confessions: Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot (Part 1)

September 21, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

On the 28th of April 1984, 24-year-old Denice Haraway was abducted from a convenience store in Ada, Oklahoma. Within six months, Two local men, Karl Fontenot and Tommy Ward would confess to her murder. There was no physical evidence, confusing witness identifications and the two men's confessions did not align. Both Karl and Tommy were sentenced to death. Decades later exculpatory evidence that was kept from the men's defence teams,  was finally handed over. One man is now free, and the othe...

Bruce Lindahl// Serial Killer?

March 10, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In the 1970s women were going missing and being murdered in Dupage County Illinois. One of those victims was a 16-year-old schoolgirl, named Pamela Maurer. It would take over four decades for law enforcement to crack the case in 2019. When they did, they would be left to follow the trail of a suspected serial killer. 

Bruce Lindahl// Serial Killer?

March 10, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In the 1970s women were going missing and being murdered in Dupage County Illinois. One of those victims was a 16-year-old schoolgirl, named Pamela Maurer. It would take over four decades for law enforcement to crack the case in 2019. When they did, they would be left to follow the trail of a suspected serial killer. 

Bruce Lindahl. "Serial Killer?"

March 10, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In the 1970s women were going missing and being murdered in Dupage County Illinois. One of those victims was a 16-year-old schoolgirl, named Pamela Maurer. It would take over four decades for law enforcement to crack the case in 2019. When they did, they would be left to follow the trail of a suspected serial killer. 

Erik Cross (pt.2)

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

 Erik Cross was a 16-year-old boy from Vicksburg Michigan. In 1983 Erik was brutally murdered after walking home from a party. Erik's family and friends are still waiting for justice to be served.  

The Murder of Erik Cross (pt.2)

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

 Erik Cross was a 16-year-old boy from Vicksburg Michigan. In 1983 Erik was brutally murdered after walking home from a party. Erik's family and friends are still waiting for justice to be served.  

Erik Cross pt.2 "The Weight"

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

 Erik Cross was a 16-year-old boy from Vicksburg Michigan. In 1983 Erik was brutally murdered after walking home from a party. Erik's family and friends are still waiting for justice to be served.  

Erik Cross (pt.1)

February 06, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Erik Cross was a 16-year-old boy from Vicksburg Michigan. In 1983 Erik was brutally murdered after walking home from a party. Erik's family and friends are still waiting for justice to be served. 

Erik Cross pt.1 "The Weight"

February 06, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Erik Cross was a 16-year-old boy from Vicksburg Michigan. In 1983 Erik was brutally murdered after walking home from a party. Erik's family and friends are still waiting for justice to be served. 

The Murder of Erik Cross (pt.1)

February 06, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Erik Cross was a 16-year-old boy from Vicksburg Michigan. In 1983 Erik was brutally murdered after walking home from a party. Erik's family and friends are still waiting for justice to be served. 

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February 03, 2020 23:00 - 41 seconds - 446 KB

Welcome to Crime Valley! My name is Amber, and each fortnight I will be presenting a case from the world of true crime. 

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February 03, 2020 23:00 - 41 seconds - 446 KB

Crime valley is an Australian podcast that covers true crime stories from around the globe. Join Amber Cavanaugh each Thursday at 8 pm AEST  as she presents her latest case. 

Trailer

February 03, 2020 23:00 - 41 seconds - 446 KB

Crime valley is an Australian podcast that covers true crime stories from around the globe. Join Amber Cavanaugh each Thursday at 8 pm AEST  as she presents her latest case. 

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