Cousins on Crime

College can be an exciting time for young adults. The world is at their fingertips with countless possibilities and opportunities ahead; navigating it all with new-found independence. For Yeardley Love, it seemed to come easy. She was a devoted student and friend, and star Division 1 Lacrosse athlete. But just before graduation, her life would end abruptly at the hands of a monster that had skirted consequences for his actions most of his life. 

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Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/uva-lacrosse-murder/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/yeardley-love-murder-2010-george-huguely-civil-trial-wrongful-death-lawsuit/
https://www.nbc29.com/2022/04/28/killer-yeardley-love-testifies-court/
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/family-members-of-college-lacrosse-player-murdered-by-ex-boyfriend-should-get-15-million-jury/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/george-huguely-trial-yeardley-loves-brain-hemorrhaged-force/story?id=15584424
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/cincinnati-bengals-trenton-irwin-kentucky-student-drivers-license/45541552
Death in the Dorms – Hulu Documentary

When a young couple abruptly leaves town for a new job opportunity, their friends and family are confused when they don't return home. The investigation would see many delays but once police narrowed in on the prime suspect, it would open a can of worms no one expected. 

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Sources:
https://www.oxygen.com/blood-money/crime-news/what-happened-to-john-linda-sohus-christian-gerhartsreiter

https://thecinemaholic.com/jonathan-and-linda-sohus-murders-how-did-they-die-who-killed-them/

https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/John_and_Linda_Sohus

https://pip-r-lagenta.livejournal.com/6513.html

https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2008/08/19/missing-man-was-written-out-of-mothers-will/

https://charleyproject.org/case/linda-sohus

A 14-year-old boy went missing, just days before Thanksgiving, his favorite holiday. His mother and sister held out hope that he'd return home to them safely, but weeks later, police would make a gruesome discovery. 

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Sources:
https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2022/02/21/parole-denied-1986-canton-slaying-14-year-old-rod-matthews/6878496001/

https://www.wbur.org/all-things-considered/2016/03/29/rod-matthews-parole
https://www.thecantoncitizen.com/2016/09/30/matthews-denied-parole/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1988/03/11/youth-15-sentenced-to-life-for-murdering-classmate/6549f5c4-22ae-4c58-bdf2-d31c7eebdc09/
https://www.nytimes.com/1988/03/04/us/murder-for-thrill-described-at-a-trial.html
https://www.thecantoncitizen.com/2014/11/26/jeanne-quinn-ghost-inside/

What a time to be alive! With the progression of forensic technology and the increasing use of genetic genealogy, investigators are solving cold cases right and left. In this episode, Alayna highlights two, decades-old cold cases where breakthroughs in technology brought much needed closure to hurting family members. 

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In last week's episode, we introduced you to the nasty piece of work that is Misook Wang. If you didn't catch Part 1, you can listen to it here

In this week's episode, we're going back in time, 10 years, when Misook began a relationship with a married man named Barton McNeil. This relationship, like all the others, ran its course and ended terribly but nothing could compare to the tragic death of Barton's young daughter. So what does her death have to do with Misook? Well, listen and find out.

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Email: [email protected]
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Sources:
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-12-13/appellate-court-sides-with-misook-nowlin-in-push-for-new-trial-for-bloomington-murder

https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2023-06-06/judge-allows-misook-nowlins-dcfs-records-as-evidence-in-the-barton-mcneil-case

https://www.oxygen.com/snapped-behind-bars/crime-news/where-is-misook-wang-now-christina-mcneil-case-update

https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-courts/judge-considers-new-trial-for-charge-tied-to-2011-bloomington-murder/article_3ed3c714-fc1c-11ed-a003-3323e1428fc7.html

https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121218/news/712189858/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2011-09-15-ct-met-daughter-in-law-murder-charges-20110915-story.html

Misook Wang, a South Korean immigrant, came to the United States in search of a better life. Having lost her mother when she was just a baby, she married into a loving family and gained the love of her mother-in-law, Linda Tyda. But instead of being happy with the American dream, she wanted more and would do absolutely anything to get it.

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Sources:
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-12-13/appellate-court-sides-with-misook-nowlin-in-push-for-new-trial-for-bloomington-murder

https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2023-06-06/judge-allows-misook-nowlins-dcfs-records-as-evidence-in-the-barton-mcneil-case
https://www.oxygen.com/snapped-behind-bars/crime-news/where-is-misook-wang-now-christina-mcneil-case-update
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-courts/judge-considers-new-trial-for-charge-tied-to-2011-bloomington-murder/article_3ed3c714-fc1c-11ed-a003-3323e1428fc7.html
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121218/news/712189858/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2011-09-15-ct-met-daughter-in-law-murder-charges-20110915-story.html

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At the top of the episode, we talked about Sydney West. If you haven't listened to that episode, here is the link!
Episode 56: Where is Sydney West https://audioboom.com/posts/8321187-where-is-sydney-west

Vanessa Guillen was a family-oriented young woman, with a bright future ahead of her. She was a bold and beautiful soldier burdened with a secret, and though she'd never get to share it with the world herself, she'd empower women across the country to never keep quiet. 

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Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/article/vanessa-guillen-fort-hood.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/vanessa-guillen-act-soldier-death-b2001521.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8513049/Woman-helped-Army-ex-bury-body-Vanessa-Guillen-posted-demons-secrets-Instagram.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=razgXytujKE

abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2021-06/11-what-happened-to-vanessa

Netflix: I am Vanessa Guillen

Taylor Wright was a promising, young police officer turned private investigator with a new love in her life. While a pending divorce and messy custody battle loomed over her, she sought comfort and solace with a good friend. Little did she know that friend was a wolf in sheep's clothing, just waiting for the right time to catch her prey.

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OUR MERCH STORE CLOSES AUGUST 30TH! Cousins on Crime is celebrating our one year birthday and we would love for you to continuing to support our show by sporting some C on C gear. Visit https://cousins-on-crime.myspreadshop.com/ to get yours today!

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Sources:
https://www.wkrg.com/true-crime/taylor-wright-private-investigator-murdered-by-close-friend-in-pensacola/

https://www.pnj.com/story/news/crime/2017/10/19/arrest-made-after-body-believed-missing-private-investigator-taylor-wright-found/782741001/
https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/murder-masterminds/ashley-mcarthur-killed-her-friend-taylor-wright-over-a-stolen-34-000

Three beautiful women had their whole lives ahead of them and were adored by their loving families. But they wouldn't get the chance to realize their full potential because they all crossed paths with one monstrous human being.

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Email: [email protected]
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OUR MERCH STORE CLOSES AUGUST 30TH! Cousins on Crime is celebrating our one year birthday and we would love for you to continuing to support our show by sporting some C on C gear. Visit https://cousins-on-crime.myspreadshop.com/ to get yours today!

Thank you to our sponsor, She's Birdie. To learn more and get your very own Birdie personal safety alarm at https://www.shesbirdie.com/ today! Use code COUSINS15 for 10% off.

Sources:
https://youtu.be/YF8Qd8gyAms?si=3PJStOTTfSY16tVY

https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/08/12/letters-to-annette-a-mother-writes-her-long-lost-daughter/537495001/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/felix-vail-found-guilty-murder-wifes-1962-death/story?id=41305632

https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/journeytojustice/2017/12/29/alleged-serial-killer-already-serving-life-gets-hard-labor/989319001/

https://sosharethis.com/brother-thinks-sister-died-in-drowning-accident-30-years-later-phone-call-reveals-her-killer/

https://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/crime/2016/08/12/jury-felix-vail-guilty-murder/88650012/

Investigators in a rural Michigan town, found themselves at the scene of a double homicide involving two of their own. Former police officers Michael and Terri Greene were beloved by the community, and with no known enemies, their murders seemed to confuse everyone. Was it someone they knew or could this have been the work of a complete stranger?

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Email: [email protected]
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OUR MERCH STORE CLOSES AUGUST 30TH! Cousins on Crime is celebrating our one year birthday and we would love for you to continuing to support our show by sporting some C on C gear. Visit https://cousins-on-crime.myspreadshop.com/ to get yours today!

Thank you to our sponsor, She's Birdie. To learn more and get your very own Birdie personal safety alarm at https://www.shesbirdie.com/ today! Use code COUSINS15 for 10% off.

Sources:
https://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/2013/04/man_found_guilty_of_murdering.html

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2015/03/judge_clears_officials_in_coup.html

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2015/03/judge_clears_officials_in_coup.html

https://www.themorningsun.com/2015/01/30/who-killed-mike-and-kathy-greene/