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True Crime on Our Minds Podcast

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings

DO YOU ALWAYS HAVE TRUE CRIME ON YOUR MIND? WE DO TOO! Welcome to True Crime on Our Minds! We are so excited to be presenting you with amazing content each month. Our goal is to provide the best in true crime, focusing on cases that you may not have heard about - ones that really cut close to home..So join us and remember...Make good choices. Keep your head on a swivel. And stay safe. Dawn and Debi

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Episodes

Episode 14: Golf Pro's Final Drive: The Murder of Sarah Hunter

November 23, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

On Thanksgiving morning in 1986, the decomposed body of a woman was found at the edge of a corn field in rural Vermont. She would end up being identified at 32-year old Sarah Hunter, a golf pro at Manchester Country Club who'd gone missing two months earlier after purchasing beer from a gas station at 8:30 pm. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds Sources: http...

Episode 13: He Wanted to be Her: The Murder of Mary Lynn Witherspoon

June 28, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

This episode discusses the tragic murder of Mary Lynn Witherspoon, a beloved French teacher who lived in the historic and affluent South of Broad area in Charleston, SC. This podcast touches on the issues of stalking, mental health, and gender identity. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds) Sources: https...

Episode 12: Fight for Justice - The Murder of Nancy Jo Canode

April 23, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

On March 3, 1981, 15-year old Suzanne returned home from school and found her mother Nancy Jo Canode murdered. To this day, no one has been held responsible, although the family feels there is enough circumstantial evidence to take the case to trial. Thank you to Suzanne Speight for her interview and contribution to this episode. Justice for Nancy Jo Canode - We will not give up https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Justice-for-Nancy-Jo-Canode-We-will-not-give-up-14942527607938...

Episode 11: The Generational Affect: Georgia Tann's Black Market Adoptions Part II

February 17, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this episode, we cover the stories of survivors of Georgia Tann's illicit baby broker business, including that of a well-known NASCAR driver whose infant son was stolen by Georgia Tann, and their amazing reunion 47 years later. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds Sources: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-08-20-vw-882-story.html https://www.insi...

Episode 10: Bye, Bye Baby: Georgia Tann's Black Market Adoptions

January 13, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

This episode discusses Georiga Tann, who profited from the black market adoptions of an estimated 5000 children from the early 1920s up until her death in 1950. Many of the children she adopted out were stolen from unwed or single mothers, or families with limited financial means. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds Sources: The Baby Thief: The True Story of ...

Episode 9: Fowl Play Extra: Q & A with Christina Keller

November 17, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

This week's episode is a Q & A with Christina Keller, ex-wife of Marty Duram, the victim of the murder we discussed in episode 8. Unfortunately, we were unable to coordinate schedules to do a audio recording with Christina, but she was kind enough to answer questions over email and provide us with some insight into the events and her side of the story. If you have not listened to Episode 8: Fowl Play: The Murder of Martin Duram, we suggest you do so before continuing, otherwise, you won't un...

Episode 8: Fowl Play: The Murder of Martin Duram

November 03, 2019 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

On May 13, 2015, a neighbor found Martin and Glenna Duram shot in their home. Martin, who went by Marty, was deceased at the scene however, Glenna survived a gunshot to her head. For over a year, police did not have a suspect in custody. And then, a witness came to light. Well, sort of. This Fact is Stranger than Fiction episode discusses how Marty's pet parrot, Bud, played a role in solving his murder. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://w...

Episode 7: Filicide Christy Sheats

October 10, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Friday, June 24, 2016 was Jason Sheats’ 45th birthday, but instead of it being a day of celebration, it would end in tragedy. His wife of more than 20 years, Christy Sheats, would calmly gun down the couples two daughters, Taylor, 22, and Madison, 17. She didn't take a single at her husband. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds Sources: https://www.christiantod...

Episode 7: Filicide Christy Sheats

October 10, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Friday, June 24, 2016 was Jason Sheats’ 45th birthday, but instead of it being a day of celebration, it would end in tragedy. His wife of more than 20 years, Christy Sheats, would calmly gun down the couples two daughters, Taylor, 22, and Madison, 17. She didn't take a single at her husband. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds Sources: https://www.christiantod...

Episode 6: The Murder of Melissa McLauchlin

September 23, 2019 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

On December 30th, 1992, a motorist driving down US Highway 78 near Summerville, South Carolina came upon a grisly scene. Police were called to the site, where a young woman with six gun shots had been dumped along the side of the road. She had been shot five times as close range through the jaw and once in the arm. The victim was alive when the motorist found her, but died at the scene before medical assistance arrived. It would be a couple of days before police identified the woman as 25-ye...

Episode 5: Wrong Place at the Wrong Time: The Murders of the Lillelid Family

September 09, 2019 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

This episode covers the 1997 murders of the Lillelid family. Vidar Lillelid, his wife Delfina, and their two children, Tabitha and Peter were returning home from a religious retreat. They stopped at a rest stop and were kidnapped and shot by six troubled teens from Kentucky, who were on their way to New Orleans. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds Sources: ht...

Special Announcement

September 03, 2019 06:00 - 1 minute - 980 KB

Hi Everyone! September - October, we are going biweekly. We will not have an episode this week, but will be back next Monday with Episode 5: In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time: The Lillelid Murders. Until then... Make good choices. Keep your head on a swivel. And stay safe. Dawn and Debi Support the show

Episode 4: A Truly "Gore-y" Story

August 26, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

This episode discusses the investigation into a Phoenix, Arizona Chop Shop. Now, most people are aware that a chop shop is where stolen cars are dismantled so that the parts can be sold. But this crime did not take place in a traditional chop shop and, in fact, it doesn't involve cars parts at all. This case involves a human body chop shop, its deceptive business practices, and unimaginable mistreatment of bodies that were donated in the name of science. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Emai...

Episode 3: The Lester Street Massacre

August 19, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

On March 2, 2008, four adults and two children were murdered in a house on Lester Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Three other children were also severely injured. Website: www.truecrimeminds.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueCrimeMinds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeminds Source: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/tn-supreme-court/1679739.html Support the show

Episode 2: Lowcountry Rapist Part II

August 12, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

In the early 1990s, Charleston, SC was terrorized by a serial rapist. Dubbed the Lowcountry rapist, he was suspected of assaulting 27 women over a two year period; however, even after his capture in 1992, the Lowcountry rapists' victims would be dragged through hell for many years afterwards. This episode covers the capture of the suspect. Research Credit: All research came from archived issues of the Charleston News and Courier (published as The News and Courier), May 1991 - December 2007....

Episode 1: Lowcountry Rapist Part I

August 04, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

In the early 1990s, Charleston, SC was terrorized by a serial rapist. Dubbed the Lowcountry rapist, he was suspected of assaulting 27 women over a two year period; however, even after his capture in 1992, the Lowcountry rapists' victims would be dragged through hell for many years afterwards. This episode covers the assaults leading up to the capture of the Lowcountry rapist. Part II will be released August 12, 2019. Research Credit: All research came from archived issues of the Charleston ...

True Crime on Our Minds Introduction

July 28, 2019 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MB

Hi!  We are two sisters who love our families, dogs, and true crime (not necessarily in that order).  Take a listen to this introduction to learn more about us and our podcast.  We are finishing up our first episode, which covers a serial rapist that terrorized our hometown of Charleston, SC in the early 1990s.  We hope you will search for us wherever you listen to your podcasts, subscribe, and give us a 5 star rating.  Episode 1 will launch in the next couple of weeks. Until then... Ma...