In 2002, my dad was murdered in the doorway of his home. Now, I am ready to find answers to the coldest case in Belmont County, Ohio. This is the story of a daughter desperate for justice, for closure, for someone to care. It doesn't get more personal than this.
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Season 1
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 41:07
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Bonus: Crime Weekly Full Interview (Part 2)
Season 1
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 • Duration 56:25
This is part two of a two-part interview I did with Haley Gray, credentialed victim advocate, researcher, and writer for the series Crime Weekly released about the murder of J.C. McGhee.
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Bonus: Crime Weekly Full Interview (Part 1)
Season 1
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 01:08:18
This is part one of a two-part interview I did with Haley Gray, credentialed victim advocate, researcher, and writer for the series Crime Weekly released about the murder of J.C. McGhee.
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Bad Cops. Bad Neighbors.
Season 1 · Episode 20
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 • Duration 43:48
The police have not solved my dad's murder in nearly twenty-three years, but their negligence could be the symptom of a larger issue. Taking a deeper look at policing in America, and specifically within Belmont County, Ohio, it's clear that the systems in place to serve and protect constituents aren't working and could even be a catalyst for crime.
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Georgia State University
Taylor and Francis Online
00:00 - Previously On
01:04 Friend or Foe
03:15 Can't Stay Here
06:42 Do It In Belmont County
12:58 A Killer on the Loose
20:31 No One Can Save You
24:50 Behind the Badge
28:27 Families vs. Investigators
31:23 Inconvenient at Best
33:45 Next Time
34:12 Credits
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Season 1
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • Duration 54:07
Welcome to Season 11 of Dakota Spotlight. This season, we uncover the haunting 1999 murder of a young man in Bismarck, North Dakota—a tragic event that reverberated through the community and left a lasting impact on everyone involved. In Episode 1, we set the stage during a bustling winter weekend in Bismarck, when the city was filled with out-of-town visitors attending the state wrestling tournament. Through vivid storytelling, you’ll ride along as the night unfolds, culminating in a harrowing discovery that ignites a high-stakes investigation.
This season features firsthand accounts from detectives, loved ones, and even the convicted killer, as we unravel the complexities of this crime and explore deeper questions about memory, justice, and the enduring ripple effects of violence.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes content that may be disturbing, including a 911 call. Please listen with care.
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Homicide at House of Bottles is a production of Dakota Spotlight and Six Horse Media. This season was written, produced, and sound-edited by James Wolner, who also serves as the host. Research and interview assistance by Mari Zoerb Hansen. Special thanks to Bob Haas, Lloyd Halvorson, and the Bismarck Police Department for their contributions to this season.
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Whatever It Takes
Season 1 · Episode 19
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 • Duration 52:16
After hitting a lot of dead ends, it was finally time to talk to a crucial source in my dad's murder to try to decipher the new tips coming in. Perhaps there's darker reasons this case isn't solved. Now I'm forced to reevaluate my allegiance because the line between empathy and gullibility is becoming more blurred.
Additional Sources:
https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2024/12/retiring-belmont-county-sheriff-david-lucas-looks-back-on-nearly-a-half-century-in-law-enforcement/
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00:00 Previously On
01:06 Sisyphus
03:43 A New Approach
09:20 Prepaid Call
16:48 Brothers in Crime
20:56 Who Killed My Dad
29:18 Humanity
36:39 Burden of Proof
39:06 Next Time
39:42 Credits
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Ice Cold Case: Part Three
Season 1
Thursday, March 27, 2025 • Duration 01:13
This cold case is about to be up in flames. New tips, new suspects, and new research are steering the ship of this investigation. Nothing is what it seems, and maybe everything I needed to know was right in front of me the whole time. It's time to take a look at the systemic hurdles holding me back from finding out what really happened to my dad, John Cornelius McGhee, on July 11, 2002. Ice Cold Case is a chronicle of self-discovery and exploration. Subscribe now to join the investigation and uncover the truth behind the coldest case in Belmont County.
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Bonus: Truer Crime (with Celisia Stanton)
Season 1
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 • Duration 43:57
Celisia Stanton joins Madison to talk about the second season of her true crime podcast, Truer Crime.
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Bonus: Detective Steven Keogh (Live From CrimeCon London 2024)
Season 1
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • Duration 01:00:56
Steven Keogh (former investigator and current crime consultant) joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation at CrimeCon London 2024 about Madison's investigation into the unsolved murder of J.C. McGhee and the his advice for her as she continues this journey.
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