Already Gone Podcast

In 1847 Michigan became the first English speaking territory in the world to abolish the death penalty.

In 2002 Marvin Gabrion was sentenced to death for the murder of Rachel Timmerman in Newaygo County, Michigan.

This story starts in the early part of the 1800's, visits Michigan's last execution in 1938 and asks the heartbreaking question, where is Rachel Timmerman's 11 month old daughter?

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The morning of May 3, 1992 Ted and Gina Hollman left their 21 year old son, Eddie Hollman, at the house while they attended Sunday services at Sacred Heart Church in Dearborn.

When they return, Gina discovers the body of her son on the floor in the basement. Who murdered Eddie Hollman and why? He had no enemies and no legal troubles.

If you have information about the murder of Eddie Hollman, please contact Detective Sergeant Pawlus of the Dearborn Heights Police Department at 313 277 6770

Special thanks to Roseanne of Killafornia Dreaming and Erica of Southern Fried True Crime.

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Donnie Martin III, a hard-working young man from a good family. Donnie battled addiction and his family fears that his demons put him in a dangerous situation. Donnie Martin was last seen midday on Thursday August 3, 2017.

If you have information contact CrimeStoppers or Detective Hartunian of the Madison Heights Police Department.

UPDATE - 11-13-23 Donnie is still missing.

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Twenty-year-old Deborah Polinsky was murdered in her Port Sheldon Twp. home in July of 1977. Her case was aggressively pursued and investigated, but no arrests were made Today, detectives from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department continue to work her case and see your assistance in learning the truth behind her murder.

Ottawa County Sheriff's Department: https://www.miottawa.org/Sheriff/

Silent Observer: http://mosotips.com/

Follow Deborah's case on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justicefordebpolinsky/

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October 1994, bow hunters in a remote area of Alcona County Michigan discover human remains. In the last 23 years her remains have been tested against the DNA of dozens of missing persons, including Laura Lee Alber who was last seen in Lansing, Michigan in 1990.

Despite improvements in forensic testing, the victim is identified only as Alcona County Doe. This is the last episode of 2017 and the first time that Already Gone has explored a case involving unidentified remains.

During this episode we discuss the NAMUS program and the work being done by the Alcona County Sheriff to give a name to this victim.

Special thanks to Alcona County Sheriff's Deputy Nathanael Leeseburg for the interview.

Thanks also to Tim Flutur and Luke Superior for their musical contributions to this and other episodes.

Update - 11-13-2023 she remains unidentified.

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As the year winds down we perk things up with a True Crime Broad Cast, interviewing Michigan author Karen Dybis about her new book: The Witch of Delray: Rose Veres & Detroit's Infamous 1930's Murder Mystery.

We also talk history, landmarks and Detroit. I hope you'll join us.

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January 1998, Sudbury, Ontario. 23 year old Renee Sweeney is working by herself at the Adults Only Video Store on Walford Road.

Around 11:15 a.m. a man enters the store and attacks Renee, stabbing her repeatedly. He flees the store and is never seen again.

ARREST MADE IN THE CASE - 2018! GUILTY

#Canada, #Murder, #Ontario

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In December of 2002 Marco Pesce was a father of three children and the owner of Italia Jewelers in Livonia Michigan.

The night of December 21 two men attacked and robbed the family, leaving five dead and a community in terror. Within days the killers were turned in by their own family members who were horrified at the brutality of the murders.

#Murder, #Michigan, #Livonia,

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22 year old Kelly Nolan would disappear after a night out with friends in Madison, Wisconsin. Her remains would be discovered July 9, 2007 in a remote wooded area south of town.

Includes an interview with Joel DeSpain of the Madison Police department.

#murder, #unsolved, #Wisconsin

4.15.26 Audio remastered and re-released

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January 8, 1982 Thomas Randolph and his wife Sharron enjoy a meal at their favorite Chinese restaurant in Southfield.

The couple is assaulted after leaving the restaurant, leaving Thomas injured and his wife dead. It's an 18 year journey to solving the murder, with an ending that no one saw coming.

#Michigan, #murder, #coldcase

Supplemental audio - Fatal Attraction S4 E16

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