Consuming Crime

Today, we're diving into the infamous case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Gypsy's story is a chilling tale of deception, abuse, and a desperate bid for freedom. Raised to believe she was severely ill by her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, Gypsy lived a life confined by unnecessary medical treatments and lies. This tragic situation culminated in the murder of Dee Dee, orchestrated by Gypsy and her then-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn.

In 1995, 14-year-old James L. Jackson was shot during a drive-by shooting on the way home from school with some friends. Lieutenant Joe Kenda attempts to crack the case, despite working against teenagers that refuse to "rat".

Fast food manager Missy Berry is found dead inside a running car at a deserted intersection, and Joe Kenda learns someone from her past may have wanted her dead (Summary from Google).

When solider and young father Layne Schmidtke is brutally beaten to death by a group of teenagers, Joe Kenda must reconstruct the chaotic scene using witness testimonies and forensic evidence (Summary from Google).

The body of housewife Elsie Jennes is found in the basement of her burning house. Lt Joe Kenda finds no leads, until her son William arrives at a police station meters away. (Summary from IMDb)