When the 20-year-old college student is found murdered inside her own apartment, investigators must determine whether the killer was someone she knew... or someone who already had a way inside. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jenna Verhaalen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Jenna Verhaalen Archives - Forensic Files Now

Jenna Verhaalen Murder: Where is Jeremiah Rosser Now?

College Student Jenna Verhaalen Was Murdered in Her Apartment | by Ana Writes | The Criminalist | Medium

Jenna Verhaalen Obituary (2008) - Austin, TX - Austin American-Statesman

Forensic Files - S14 E13 - Low Maintenace 

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When a house fire erupts in rural Washington, an 11-year-old boy is reported missing, and a desperate search begins. But as investigators sift through the ashes, they uncover a far more sinister truth—one that points to betrayal from the person who should have protected him most. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Christopher Wood. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Did Boy Pay Deadly Price For Father's Debts? -- Money Mattered Most To Man Accused Of Killing Son For Insurance, Accusers Say | The Seattle Times

A Cereal Killer – Forensic Tales

Arson-Slaying Suspect Dies In Apparent Suicide -- Spokane County Man Accused Of Strangling Son | The Seattle Times

Murder Suspect Wood Kills Himself Father Was Accused Of Murdering 11-Year-Old Son

Wood Left No Confession, Detectives Say

Forensic Files - Season 10, Episode 12 - Cereal Killer

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When a respected Colorado businessman is found brutally murdered in his own home, investigators uncover a twisted plot of greed, deception, and an unlikely clue hidden in his final meal. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Gerald Boggs. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Crime of the Century: The Black Widow murder case | SteamboatToday.com

Jill Coit Archives - Forensic Files Now

Wigs, Stun Gun, Escape Plan: How An Ex-Wife Plotted The Murder Of Her 8th Husband | Oxygen

Jill Coit

How a Victim’s Last Meal Can Identify a Killer

Planted Evidence | Alumni Association | University of Colorado Boulder

Crime of the Century: The Black Widow murder case | SteamboatToday.com

Forensic Files - Season 8, Episode 12 - Order Up

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In 1987, women across Richmond were locking their doors, but a lurking predator always seemed to find a way inside. As fear gripped an entire community, investigators raced to stop a killer whose crimes would ultimately change forensic science forever. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Southside Strangler, Timothy Wilson Spencer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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David Vasquez - Innocence Project

How Was the Southside Strangler Caught? | A&E

The Case of the Southside Strangler: The novel forensic technology offered new hope of scientifically linking individuals to crimes.

Spencer v. Com. :: 1989 :: Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions

Timothy W. Spencer, Petitioner-appellant, v. Edward W. Murray, Director, Respondent-appellee, 5 F.3d 758 (4th Cir. 1993)

Timothy W. Spencer, Petitioner-appellant, v. Edward W. Murray, Director, Respondent-appellee, 5 F.3d 758 (4th Cir. 1993)

Spencer v. Com. :: 1990 :: Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions

Murderer Put to Death In Virginia - The New York Times

Forensic Files - Season 1, Episode 6 - Southside Strangler

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In July 1993, a 27-year-old musician was beaten, raped, and killed while walking home through Seattle. An hour and a half later, the beloved lead singer of The Gits was found dumped in the street, leaving the city searching for answers. For nearly a decade, her killer remained unknown—until a breakthrough in DNA technology finally broke the case. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mia Zapata. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Grunge music | Music | Research Starters | EBSCO Research

10 of the Best Seattle Grunge Bands | uDiscover

Mia Zapata: Punk Musician Murdered in 1993, Changing Seattle Grunge Scene

PCR Test: What It Is, How It Works & Results

CODIS and NDIS Fact Sheet — FBI

Who Murdered The Rock Star? - CBS News

Man Held in Singer's 1993 Killing - Los Angeles Times

Home Alive

Forensic Files - Season 12, Episode 7 - The Day the Music Died

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For months, neighbors at a Dallas condo complex heard the arguments — complaints, threats, and rising tension between two apartments. Then, on a cold February morning in 2013, two people would lose their lives. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Michelle Jackson and Jamie Stafford. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Trial begins for Dallas man accused of murdering neighbors in dog-poop dispute

Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Neighbors Over Dog Waste

Murders in dog-poop dispute complicated by race, language barrier and uncivil behavior - CultureMap Houston

Dallas police say elderly man apparently killed couple over dog droppings

Dog Poop Slaying Suspect Chung Kim Had Long History of Murder Threats, Prosecutors Say

Neighbor Accused Of Dog Poop Double Murder Claims Self Defense - CBS Texas

https://law.justia.com/lawsearch?query=Chung%20Kim

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This week marks 4 years of Check the Locks Podcast. Join John Conner for a very special re-release of the first episode. A giant thank you to anyone who has supported this podcast over the years. It means the world!

It's February 1997, and a horrific double murder has a southern town gripped in fear. How could this happen? Will the killer strike again? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner in their debut episode as they dive deep into the dark to investigate Nashville's "Fast Food Killer," Paul Dennis Reid. Will this terrifying, true crime case be enough to make you...Check the Locks.

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On a warm June night in 1981, a 15-year-old girl in Michigan visited an ice cream parlor and never came home. Delays, dead ends, and decades of silence turned a teenage disappearance into one of Michigan’s most haunting mysteries. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Kim Larrow and Michigan's Missing Girls. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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https://www.freep.com/story/news/2018/05/10/suspected-serial-killer-boasted-killings/595717002/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z1135xxu113736e1135xxv002636&gca-ft=244&gca-ds=sophi

The Disappearance of Kim Larrow

Police say suspected serial killer touted body count | wzzm13.com

In girl's wooded grave, a family finds closure

The Disappearance of Kim Larrow

Michigan Murderer Bragged About Killing 7 Girls: Police

Kim Larrow | Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police

Police believe these five girls may have been victims of suspected serial killer - mlive.com

Kim Larrow disappeared more than 40 years ago. Canton police search for answers in cold case

Man serving life for killing Michigan teen girl dies in prison - CBS Detroit

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On a spring morning in 2003, a 13-year-old girl left for her school bus stop in Nashville—and vanished blocks from home. No struggle, no clear suspect, and decades of rumors have left one of Tennessee’s most haunting missing child cases shrouded in mystery. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Tabitha Danielle Tuders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Vanished in Nashville

New leads in Tabitha Tuders case point detectives back to Nashville

Father: Tabitha Tuders tip found to be hoax - Nashville

TABITHA DANIELLE TUDERS — FBI

Nashville teen Tabitha Tuders missing for 22 years. What happened?

www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=contactus&ID=161

Disappeared - S9 E10 - The Last Stop

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In 1974, a teenage girl answers a call about a babysitting job—an ordinary opportunity, or so it seems. She leaves home for her first day of work. But she never returns. Nearly 50 years later, loved ones continue to search for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Margaret Ellen Fox – The Charley Project

The Disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox | by Liz Jin

https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/2017/09/10/the-mysterious-disappearance-margaret-fox/16783782007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z117673e002200v117673d--76--b--76--&gca-ft=199&gca-ds=sophi

The Disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox: Unsolved 1974 Babysitting Abduction – True Crime Musings

FBI Newark Margaret Fox Cold Case Phone Call

A 14 Year Old Girl Heads To A Neighbouring Town To Babysit And Is Never Seen Again | Criminal

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