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How does a 12-year-old girl disappear from her best friend's house on the day of the local fair? Who could be responsible her going missing? Why was her homework found miles away on the farm where that same best friend kept her horse? And how did the case of Christina White's disappearance become the lynchpin to discovering that a serial killer was lurking in the Lewis-Clark Valley of Idaho and Washington State? We seek to answer these questions with Allison Dickson of the Vintage Villains podcast in this True Crime Bonus Episode.

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Actor Alec Baldwin was on trial for involuntary manslaughter in July. Then, he wasn't. We are joined by Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, the special prosecutor who resigned from the case out of concerns about the prosecution withholding vital information from the defense. We discuss the case, Erlinda's decision, the special obligation prosecutors have to justice and how her family's immigration from Nicaragua during its civil war shaped her view that a justice system is only as good as the number of people who are willing to stand up for its ideals.

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Raul Montero, also known as CatchLisk, joins us again for our second episode on the Long Island Serial Killer and invisible victims. and efforts to help give a voice to marginalized victims and their loved ones. We explore how the investigation fell apart, the cost to the community and attention was re-focused on the case, leading to the July 2023 arrest of Rex Heuermann

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On November 11, 2024, Richard Allen was convicted on all counts in the murders of 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams, two best friends who decided to take a walk in the woods in Delphi, Indiana. Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain, the host of The Murder Sheet podcast, join me to discuss the resolution of the trial and our role as journalists to bear witness.

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The 2023 arrest of Rex Heuermann for the Long Island Serial Killer murders brought many answers. But would the murders have been solved faster if the victims were not marginalized? Raul Montero, a victims' advocate who has expanded his efforts beyond this case to attempt to help solve missing and unidentified persons cases across the United States, joins to discuss the case and marginalized victims.

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The trial of Richard Allen in Delphi, Ind., for the murders of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German is headed to the jury. In this bonus episode, we are joined by Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain of The Murder Sheet podcast join us for this bonus to explore the trial itself, the town of Delphi, the grace that has been shown by family members of the victims and what true crime consumers can do to make a positive difference in the way cases are handled.

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Kendra Closter is the director for government relations at the Alaska Federation of Natives and the former co-director for Law and Policy at the Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, an organization dedicated to strengthening local, state, and tribal government responses to the needs of Native women and children in their communities and their homes.

In this episode, we talk about Native communities and some of the beauties and challenges they face, efforts to strengthen the relationship between Natives and others, the power of law, policy, partnerships, and some of the unique difficulties and beauties for Native Alaskans, and some of those triumphs. Some of which might be able to be emulated everywhere where Indigenous cultures are trying to protect their ways of life, be healthy and be safe.

Alaska Federation of Natives:
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In this Silver Linings Handbook bonus that was originally released on Patreon,  Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain of The Murder Sheet podcast join to discuss the human costs of the way we consume and the way people cover true crime.  The lessons that are shared by Kevin and Áine, who are covering the trial of now of Richard Allen, the man accused of the 2017 killings of 13-year-old Abby Williams and Libby German under a bridge in Delphi, Indiana, go far beyond true crime and can be applied to any parts of the lives of listeners, viewers, readers and creators.  

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What do love and grief have in common? They are both eternal. Chris Soucy joins us to discuss the connection between grief, love and ghosts. We explore literature, movies, European, Black and Native cultures and paranormal experiences to examine the common threads between these things in society and culture. We discuss hope we can find in being touched by those who are gone.

Chris is the co-host of The Most Haunted City on Earth podcast, which you can find here:

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In 2021, The Prosecutors Podcast did a five-part series on Dyatlov Pass. Brett Talley, the co-host of that podcast, joins to revisit the series, talk updates and discuss our theories on what happened to the nine hikers who disappeared in the Ural Mountains. Was it an avalanche? A Soviet military experiment? Aliens?

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We return to mysteries with celebrated author Brett Talley, the co-host of The Prosecutors Podcast, where we explore the connection between modern-day true crime and the human fascination with mysteries. Among other things, we explore the human need to search, solve puzzles, make sense of the world and what happens when those enigmas are solved. This is the second episode of a two-part series.

This is the second part of a conversation with Brett as we continue to talk about some fascinating mysteries and why we as people are so gripped by them.

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Brett Talley, is the co-host of The Prosecutors Podcast and an author of several bestselling novels and anthologies, including He Who Walks in the Shadows, That Which Shall Not Be, and The Fiddle is the Devil's Instrument.

We're going to talk about the world of mysteries, from classic literary whodunits to modern-day true crime. Brett shares his journey from being a fan of classic mysteries to becoming a true crime enthusiast, and discusses why humanity has an innate fascination with the unknown. We also explore some of the most unsettling cases including the disappearances of the Jack family and Brianna Maitland.

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A ransacker stalked a small city in California, breaking into 120 homes in 20 months. Two hundred and twenty miles away, three years later, a man committed 50 home-invasion rapes. Three years after that and 300 miles to the south, a series of at least 11 murders occurred. Former FBI Profiler Julia Cowley, the host of The Consult podcast and lead profiler on the case, joins us to discuss the man who would be linked to the seemingly dissimilar crimes, Joe DeAngelo, who turned out to be the Visalia Ransacker, the East Area Rapist, the Original Nightstalker and a one-man machine of terror now known as the Gold State Killer. Julie talks about how law enforcement was able to connect each of those sets of crimes and identify the former mechanic and police officer, DeAngelo, who is now serving 12 life sentences.

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To check out The Consult podcast episodes on Joe DeAngelo:

Profiling Joe DeAngelo, Part 1:

https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/profiling-joe-deangelo-part-1/

Profiling Joe DeAngelo, Part 2:

https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/profiling-joe-deangelo-part-2/

Profiling Joe DeAngelo, Part 3:

https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/profiling-joe-deangelo-part-3/

Allison Dickson, who has been writing novels and short stories for more than 15 years, joins Jayson to explore our fascination with psychological thrillers. Jayson and Allison discuss how many psychological thrillers are exaggerated versions of realities that allow us to address our challenges and fears in life in a more palatable form. We touch on Gone Girl, Girl with the Train, the Room, the Handmaids Tale, Stephen King's Misery and more as we explore how these stories help us manage our real-life nightmares. Allison is the host of the Ding Dong Darkness Time and the Vintage Villains podcast.

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Julie Murray, the sister of Maura Murray, and I discuss our shared experience with LaDonna Humphrey, a past guest and the subject of an investigation by Javier Levia's PRETEND podcast. LaDonna is suspected of altering emails with the Murray family that permanently altered the public perception of Julie's family and the case around Maura's 2004 disappearance. Julia discusses her fear of coming forward and what changed her mind.  

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Gabby Petito's parents, Nicole and Jim Schmidt, join us to talk about Gabby, a 22-year-old woman who was murdered by her fiancé while they were traveling together on a "vanlife" journey across the United States. Jim and Nichole also discuss their efforts to tackle the challenges of domestic violence and missing persons cases through their foundation.

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Time to get ready for the Spooky Month. Join us in October (late September for Patreon members) and listen to the trailer about our star-studded set of guests: We will be joined by the author Allison Dickson on psychological thrillers; Brett Talley, the author and co-host of The Prosecutors Podcast, on mysteries; former FBI Profiler and host of The Consult Julia Cowley on a real-life nightmare and paranormal investigator and Chris Soucy joins us to discuss the connection between grief, love and ghosts. Buckle up! It's going to be fun!

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Belonging plays such a key role in attracting and retaining talent.  Creating environments where people are free to bring their entire self to work and feel welcome is a crucial leadership attribute.  It is the key to successfully achieving inclusive environment when there are a diverse range of people in that environment.  There is a ton of psychological research going back to Maslow about belonging and aspects of it and as the business world has embraced the concept there has been a lot of more recent research in the last couple of decades.

John Mitchell, an executive coach, attorney and the founder of KM Advisors joins for a discussion that goes broader than lawyers and deeper than work and goes into our sense of belonging. We share a belief that better leaders do make better lives for employees and organizations, and better employees and organizations lead to a better world, but we also believe that there's so much more to life than work. Today we're going to talk about building and finding a sense of belonging.

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We are joined by Jim Reed, a photographer and documentarian who was been chasing storms for almost four decades. Jim discusses chasing hurricanes, tornados and other anomalous weather across the world, the realities versus the depictions of storm chasing, the psychological and emotional cost of the work and why, for him, it's all about chasing beauty.

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We wrap our episodes on the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders with former FBI Profiler Julia Cowley, the host of The Consult podcast. In this episode, Julia gives a consult like FBI's behavioral analysis unit would for investigators and Allison Dickson of the Vintage Villains podcast and I share our theories.

Special thanks to Jessica Olive Cash of Just the Facts True Crime Research for research on the series:

https://justthefacts.uk/

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The Consult: Real FBI Profilers (truecrimeconsult.com)

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In this second episode with Kristen Mittelman, co-founder of Othram, a forensic DNA and genetic genealogy company that has revolutionized the resolution of cold cases, Kirsten takes questions from listeners. Kristen discusses the most difficult cases Othram has solved, Othram's selection process, how Othram has built a data set that allows them to conduct genetic genealogy within underrepresented populations and more.

In the first episode, Kristen and Jayson sit down one-on-one to discuss the reasons for and the mission of Othram. Check that out as well.

If you want to support Othram’s efforts to give all victims and law enforcement agencies access to this technology, visit www.dnasolves.com.

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We continue with the case of the murders of Lori Farmer, Michele Guse and Denise Milner, three preteen girls killed at their Girl Scout camp in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. We pick up at the arrest of Gene Leroy Hart, a 33-year-old Cherokee man, explore the community reaction and take you through the trial and the verdict.

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Kristen Mittelman, co-founder of Othram, a forensic DNA and genetic genealogy company that has revolutionized the resolution of cold cases, joins Jayson for a one-on-one conversation. They discuss how she and her husband, David, went from working on the Human Genome Project to attempting to identify victims, perpetrators and the unidentified who died.

Othram's technology has made what was once impossible possible and has played a key role in the University of Idaho murders, the Long Island Serial killer case, the disappearance of Brianna Maitland and many other lesser-known cases. Kristen discusses how there will be no equity until all victims have the best possible DNA technology, whether it's Othram’s or another, applied to their cases.

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In this gripping true crime bonus episode, we dive deep into the tragic story of the Girl Scout murders at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. Allison Dixon joins us to take us through the chilling events of June 1977, where three young girls were brutally murdered, leading to the largest manhunt in Oklahoma history. The episode explores the racial tensions, forensic challenges, and the controversial trial of the prime suspect, Gene Leroy Hart. Join us as we unravel the mystery, honor the victims, and examine the broader implications of this haunting case.

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We are joined by Tom Slattery, a former site member of the US Army's Delta Force, and his wife, Jen, where we discuss the bloodshed, the wounds, the moments of guilt, depression and trauma that they have dedicated their lives to help other members of the Special Forces and their loved ones heal from, and how they think this approach would help anyone.

Tom is one of the Delta Force commandos who participated in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu where 18 Americans, one Malaysian and two Turkish service members were killed. The battle become the inspiration for Mark Bowden's book, Black Hawk Down.

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Julie Murray, a victim's advocate, the current host of the Media Pressure podcast, and the sister of Maureen Murray, a 21-year-old woman who went missing in 2004 in New Hampshire, is the host of a new podcast called Media Pressure, where she not only tells the story of her sister, Maura's disappearance from the perspective of her family, she has also become an advocate for victims and their families and one of the leading voices calling for empathy in the true crime space.

Today we're going to discuss how you grieve when you do not know what happened to your loved one or get a chance to say goodbye. We're going to talk about the victim's needs from law enforcement, the public, and the media, some of the challenges that families face in this new media landscape in a better way for law enforcement, courts, the media, and the public to help support loved ones as they try to mourn, heal, find peace, and search for answers. We also discuss things that we can all do to manage our losses, which are universal.

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Jayson is joined by Brett Talley and Alice LaCour, co-hosts of The Prosecutors Podcast and The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for part 2 on the dark side and bright side of true crime. They dive into the challenges and responsibilities of covering true crime cases, especially those involving missing and murdered Indigenous women. They discuss the impact of media coverage on public perception and the criminal justice system, the importance of covering lesser-known cases, and the role of new media in shaping narratives. Join us for an insightful conversation that explores the intersection of law, media, and justice.

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I sit down as a guest with Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain of The Murder Sheet podcast is for a conversation about true ethical crime and media coverage of the criminal justice system. We will talk about The Murder Sheet’s recent coverage of Twitter messages between figures in the Delphi murders case. We discuss how judges’ recent efforts to prevent the poisoning of jury pools are backfiring, silencing the families and others who have knowledge of cases and creating a vacuum that content creators, unwell true crime enthusiasts and defense attorneys have developed alliances to get around gag orders, which are often not effective and, therefore, likely unconstitutional.  We also discuss the beauties of the true crime space, including creators and listeners who have contributed to helping solve cold cases, get attention for marginalized victims and comfort the afflicted. We touch on a better way and how listeners and viewers are voting with their feet, turning away from many unethical creators.

Check out part one of The Murder Sheet’s coverage of the Delphi defense brain trust's secret messages: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/26d853a0-e61d-4087-be17-bb1d68cf91ee

Listen to our previous episode covering the actions of Sadlowski and Parsons here: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/4adacab5-5280-47e8-a08f-8899bc4efc48

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Jason Ursy joins to discuss his upcoming podcast, "Missing in a Moment," which will tell the stories of the lives and disappearances of missing people in a victim-centered podcast. Jason is a host of the true-crime satire podcast, "Santa, Maybe a Criminal" and "Missing in a Moment" is his first venture into reporting real-life stories. He discusses the differences and similarities between the two endeavors. Jason discusses the emotional risk involved in reporting on victims who are still gone and the people who inspired him on this endeavor. He also in discusses finding his moral compass in true crime and ethics in the space.

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Today, we talk with a mother who lost her son, whose death was compounded by cross-jurisdictional challenges, mistrust of law enforcement and the fact that he was a Native American. We are joined by Vangie Randall-Shorty, whose son disappeared in Farmington, New Mexico and then was found dead in the Navajo Nation days later, to discuss the search for her son, his life and death, the murder that remains unsolved and the fight for justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

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Today, we discuss the challenges for LGBTQ+ people when it comes to coming out in the workplace and the complex balancing act for companies, managers, and employees with our guest, Britt, who is also a member of the Monacan Indian Nation Tribe. 

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Today, we discuss the heartbreaking stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People with Darlene Gomez, a New Mexico attorney who advocates for them and their loved ones and whose own friend, Melissa Montoya, disappeared at a bar on St. Patrick's Day in 2011 in Dulce, New Mexico. Darlene walks us from Melissa's case, the search for justice for her and others and the broader challenges with law enforcement, jurisdictional issues and mistrust when it comes to criminal justice in Native communities.

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Uncover the riveting story of Tony Viola, a saga of conviction, courage, and the quest for justice. This episode delves into what Tony describes as his wrongful mortgage fraud conviction and the heart-wrenching tragedy of Dawn Pasela, a whistleblower whose testimony could have changed everything.

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In this episode, Gilbert and Jayson continue their conversation from part one and take listeners questions on race in the pre-Civil Rights era of the American South, the difficulties we have as Americans with seeing our own history truthfully or clearly, the links between the investigation into the case of Leo Schofield Jr. and his other works, the cost of mass incarceration and a wide variety of other topics.

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In this episode, Jayson sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and historian Gilbert King. Gilbert shares his journey of uncovering dark and traumatic areas of American history, focusing on civil rights and wrongful convictions. They delve into his award-winning books, "Devil in the Grove" and "The Execution of Willie Francis," and discuss his podcast "Bone Valley," which raises questions about the justice system. Gilbert also reflects on the importance of self-care and the honor of telling forgotten stories.

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Dive into the world of education with Laura Mead, a seasoned expert in special education, as she explores the nuances of teaching and learning. From her work at Pathways Academy to her philosophies on student engagement, we unravel the intricate tapestry of student needs, the impact of testing, and the quest for a just and fair educational system through personal stories, professional insights, and the transformative power of education.

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In Part 2 of this episode of The Silver Linings Handbook and Vintage Villains, Jayson Blair and Allison Dickson, we continue about the 1975 disappearances of two sisters, Katherine and Sheila Lyon,. We follow the cold case detectives as they discover witnesses, suspects and forensic evidence that becomes key to cracking one aspect of the case. We explore and the bizarre culture that surrounded this main suspect, Lloyd Lee Welch, and his family, the mysteries that remain and our theories on what truly happened to Sheila and Katherine.

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In this episode of The Silver Linings Handbook and Vintage Villains, Jayson Blair and Allison Dickson discuss the 1975 disappearances of two sisters, Katherine and Sheila Lyon. The girls vanished from a mall in Wheaton, Maryland. Witnesses reported seeing a strange man with a tape recorder, but after a massive search, this case, that transformed the Washington, DC area, went cold. That was until 2011, when Montgomery County, Maryland cold case investigators got on the case and find evidence pointing toward multiple suspects.

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Join us on the second part of a profound journey through the heart of Indian country as we delve into the unique challenges faced by tribal emergency medical service professionals. Jayson sits down with Monty Fronk, Chasity Williamson Tatzi, and Joshua Ellison—frontline heroes who share their experiences and the deep cultural connections that shape their life-saving work.

We're going to continue the discussion on the role of being a first responder in emergency medical situations, the unique role that tribal emergency medical service professionals play in fighting the challenges in their communities, how they collaborate with other providers, some of the areas where we can all learn from native emergency medical practitioners and the role that genocide discrimination and sovereignty play in the current battles for safety in Indian country.

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Join us on a profound journey through the heart of Indian country as we delve into the unique challenges faced by tribal emergency medical service professionals. Jayson sits down with Monty Fronk, Chasity Williamson Tatzi, and Joshua Ellison—frontline heroes who share their experiences and the deep cultural connections that shape their life-saving work.

In this first of two episodes, we're going to begin a discussion on the role of being a first responder in emergency medical situations, the unique role that tribal emergency medical service professionals play in fighting the challenges in their communities, how they collaborate with other providers and first responders, some of the areas where we can all also learn from native emergency medical practitioners and the role that genocide discrimination and sovereignty play in the current battle for safety and Indian country.

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When Paula read about Temujin Kensu's plight—a Michigan man serving life for a crime he claims he didn't commit—she couldn't have predicted that her life was about to change. Their story, unfolding in this episode, is a saga of advocacy, love, and the quest for justice. As Paula becomes Temujin's wife and fiercest advocate, they confront a flawed legal system together, challenging a conviction built on dubious claims. Hear the couple's trials and triumphs, as they hold onto hope against seemingly insurmountable odds.

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Discover the heart-wrenching journey of Paula Kensu, a woman whose love knows no bounds, as she navigates the labyrinth of the criminal justice system to prove her husband's innocence. We delve deep into Paula's story of resilience, the flawed trial of Temujin Kensu, fighting for the innocence of your loved one, marriage and other close relationships, your loved ones behind bars, advocacy and what others can do to help.

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We're diving into the gripping journey through the cold case of Brianna Maitland with Greg Overacker, the investigator who's been chasing shadows for nearly two decades. Discover how a chance encounter at a rest stop led Overacker to a friendship with Brianna's father and a lifelong commitment to solving her case. From the haunting rural roads of Vermont to the heart of a family's pain, this episode is a profound exploration of the lengths one man will go to bring peace to those haunted by loss.

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Step behind the scenes of true crime podcasting with Jayson Blair, Dana Poll, Kevin Greenlee, and Áine Cain. This episode delves into the heart of what it means to be a responsible creator in the true crime genre, exploring the delicate balance between informing the public and respecting those involved. Discover how these podcasters use their unique backgrounds to enhance their investigative work, and why their commitment to fairness and truth is more crucial now than ever offering insights into the ethical dilemmas and moral imperatives that shape this compelling field.

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In this bonus episode, Jayson joins Michael Ely on his podcast and YouTube channel, Just Legal History. They are also joined by Brett from The Prosecutor's Podcast to have a discussion on the free press and a fair trial. In this discussion, they talk about the idea of how do we balance the first amendment right to a free press and for the public to know the actions of their government and protect freedoms at the same time protecting a defendant's right to a fair trial. Explore all sorts of things from yellow journalism, current cases that exist, the expansion of social media and how it's impacted the way that the criminal justice system is covered and the importance of the free press to our democracy, our freedoms and our ability to actually have fair trials.

Check out Michael's podcast, Just Legal History and Brett's podcast, The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs.

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Delve into the responsibilities of true crime creators with Jayson Blair, Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee of the Murder Sheet podcast and Dana Poll of the True Crime P.I. podcast as they explore the impact of their work on real people's lives, the challenges of navigating social media's murky waters, and the role of the audience in discerning the truth. This episode is a deep dive into the ethics of storytelling and the quest for justice in a world where everyone has a platform.

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In this bonus episode, Alison Dickson and Jayson unraveled a dark saga of Patty Cannon, a mastermind behind what was called the reverse underground railroad. Patty and her gang, The Johnson Cannon Gang would capture free blacks and runaway slaves in the north and sell them to Southern Plantation owners who are desperate in the wake of them after imported slaves were banned in 1807. Patty and her gang focused on making mayhem and stole up to 10,000 individuals but Patty in her own right was a noted serial killer with some account stating that she had dozens of bodies of men, women and children of varying ages buried on her property. At the time of her 1829 arrest, Patty Cannon was someone who was just looking for financial profit or is the financial profit just cover for the serial killing that she wanted to do?

This episode was originally aired on a YouYube live for Patreon subscribers of the Vintage Villains podcast and The Silver Linings Handbook Podcast.

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Jayson is joined by Julia Cowley, a retired FBI agent and Criminal Profiler. In this second part of a two part discussion, we're going to discuss the unsolved killing of 36 year old Phil Demaro, a gay man who is killed in his San Francisco apartment, the unsolved Zodiac Killer case, the Lewis-Clark Valley serial killer case and answer more listener questions.

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This episode is a riveting deep dive into the aftermath of one of the most shocking events in American history: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. Join Jayson and Allison as they follow a harrowing journey through the escape route of a killer. From swampy hideouts to the pursuit of cavalry, uncover the motivations, the missteps, and the myths that surround Booth's final days. Get ready for a historical adventure that brings the past to life with vivid storytelling and analysis.

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