Break the Case

Break the Case

By American Military UniversityEducation
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  • SN1 EP7 | A Look Back at the Rebekah Gould Investigation
    In January 2019, Jennifer Bucholtz first reached out to George Jared to learn more about the unsolved murder of Rebekah Gould. In the seventh episode, hear segments from their very first conversation, which reveals their initial thoughts on the case and clues about the killer. Also hear segments from the first time Jen met with Rebekah’s father, Dr. Larry Gould; reflection from Tracy Jared, who helped search for Rebekah’s body after she went missing; and Miranda, a woman with a unique tie to Rebekah’s case who proved instrumental in the investigation.

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    53 min
  • SN1 EP6 | ARREST: How Crowdsourcing Contributed to Arrest in Rebekah Gould Cold Case
    After 16 years as an unsolved cold case, an arrest was finally made in the murder of Rebekah Gould. In this episode, AMU criminal justice professor Jennifer Bucholtz and investigative reporter George Jared talk about the arrest of William Miller, the first cousin of Rebekah’s boyfriend. Hear how William connected with Jennifer and George through their investigative Facebook group and the tips they received about his involvement.

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    41 min
  • SN1 EP5 | Could Circumstantial Evidence Lead to a Conviction?
    In the fifth episode, Jennifer Bucholtz shares her list of circumstantial evidence that she’s uncovered and who it points to as the most likely suspect. Learn about the establishment of a $25,000 reward fund and other developments–and roadblocks–in this case.

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    50 min
  • SN1 EP04 | What Weapon Was Used to Kill Rebekah?
    What, specifically, caused Rebekah Gould’s death? In the fourth episode, Jennifer Bucholtz analyzes the findings detailed in Rebekah’s autopsy report to better understand the injuries she sustained. Learn how Jen sought the assistance of other professionals to recreate Rebekah’s injuries in order to determine how many times Rebekah was struck with a blunt object, the order in which those blows were delivered, the probable size and shape of the weapon, and other critical details.

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    31 min
  • SN1 EP03 | What Does the Killer’s Actions Tell Us about their Identity?
    In this episode, AMU Criminal Justice professor Jennifer Bucholtz outlines a behavioral analysis profile of Rebekah Gould’s killer. Learn how the killer’s actions such as killing Rebekah while two dogs were likely in the house, cleaning up the murder scene, and removing her body from the primary crime scene, tells investigators about the type of person who committed this crime.

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    38 min
  • SN1 EP02 | On-the-Ground Investigation Sheds Light on Rebekah’s Murder
    In the second episode, gain a local perspective about the area where Rebekah Gould was murdered in 2004. Hear what Jennifer Bucholtz learned during her trip to Arkansas and the likely route the killer took between the house where Rebekah was killed and the site where her body was left. Also hear from journalist and true-crime author, George Jared, who was part of the original search party for Rebekah’s body and has since written many articles about her unsolved murder.

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    57 min
  • SN1 EP01 | Investigating the Murder of Rebekah Gould
    In September 2004, 22-year-old college student Rebekah Gould was murdered near Melbourne, Arkansas. In the first episode, learn about the evidence in this cold case from Jennifer Bucholtz, a criminal justice and forensic science professor at American Military University, who has spent months reviewing and analyzing the facts of this unsolved murder.

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    43 min
  • SN2 EP08 | Debbie’s Friends Provide Recollections about her Murder

    Debbie’s friends have spent more than 46 years wondering who could have been enraged enough to brutally murder their sweet and likeable 18-year-old friend. In this episode, Jen and George talk to three people who knew Debbie and Doug. Hear their recollections about the months leading up to Debbie’s murder, how they learned of her death, and what happened in the aftermath of her brutal slaying. Also learn what close friends WON’T talk to Jen and George despite being eyewitnesses to the crime scene.

    Want even more in-depth details about Debbie’s case? Join Jen and George every week for a live session as a member of crimeHQ Cold Case Club. Each session focuses on a different aspect of Debbie’s case and feature expert guests or people involved with her case. Join the investigation today.


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    1 hr 7 min
  • SN2 EP07 | What the Autopsy and Crime Scene Reveal About Debbie’s Killer

    With the New Year comes a BIG update: There is now a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Debbie’s killer. No detail is too small. Anyone with information should report it to the Lubbock Police Department’s Crime Line at 806.741.1000. If you wish to remain anonymous, email your tip to[email protected]. Senders’ personal information will be removed before tips are forwarded to Lubbock Police Department.

    Listen to this episode to hear an in-depth analysis of Debbie’s autopsy report by a medical professional with more than 20 years of experience. The details revealed in this analysis provide further insight about how Debbie was killed and what that means about the killer. 

    Jen and George continue building a profile of the killer using behavioral analysis. In this episode, they discuss their conversation with a retired FBI profiler and law enforcement veteran about the killer’s actions. Follow the investigation as Jen and George continue zeroing in on the killer.


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    52 min
  • SN2 EP6 | CrimeCon, CrimeHQ and the Texas Cold Case Unit

    In this episode, hear about some exciting announcements that our team expects will be instrumental in bringing resolution to Debbie’s case in the New Year. Learn how Debbie’s case will be a featured presentation during CrimeCon 2022 in Las Vegas – come meet our investigators on Podcast Row! Also join CrimeHQ so you can collaborate with Jen and George and help solve this case! Lastly, hear from Mindy Montford with the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit in Texas about how this unit is structured, including a retired homicide investigators’ task force. Happy Holidays from the team at Break the Case!

    Join us at CrimeCon 2022 in Vegas. Use our special promo code: BREAK for a 10% discount.


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    19 min

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There are more than 280,000 unsolved homicides in the United States. American Military University presents Break the Case, a podcast hosted by members of AMU’s Cold Case Team as they conduct…

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