Seventeen‑year‑old Brianna Maitland vanished on March 19, 2004, after leaving her shift at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont. Hours later, her car was found backed into an abandoned farmhouse known as the Dutchburn House — driver’s door unlocked, turn signal still blinking, personal items scattered on the ground. But Brianna was gone.

In this episode, we break down the timeline, the contradictions, the investigative leads, and the unanswered questions that have shaped this case for more than twenty years. No sensationalism. No speculation. Just the facts, the context, and the gaps that still matter.

What We Cover

• Brianna’s final day and last confirmed movements
• The Dutchburn House scene and why it still raises questions
• Investigative leads, searches, and publicly acknowledged theories
• Timeline contradictions and what they mean
• The impact of early assumptions and delayed connections
• Thought‑provoking questions that remain unanswered

Key Questions We Explore

• Why was Brianna’s car backed into the Dutchburn House?
• What happened in the minutes between leaving work and the crash site?
• Why wasn’t the car linked to her disappearance for nearly a week?
• What evidence was lost during that delay?
• Who was on that road that night — and why?

If You Have Information

Contact the Vermont State Police:

https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

📚 REFERENCES (REPUTABLE SOURCES WITH LINKS)

These are the sources used to ground the episode’s factual content:

Vermont State Police – Official Case Page

• https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/maitland (vsp.vermont.gov in Bing)

FBI Missing Persons – Brianna Maitland

• https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/brianna-maitland (fbi.gov in Bing)

The Charley Project – Brianna Maitland

https://charleyproject.org/case/brianna-alexis-maitland

On January 2nd, 1999, 11‑year‑old Mikelle Biggs walked outside with her little sister to wait for the ice cream truck. Minutes later, she was gone. Her purple bike lay on its side. The front wheel was still spinning. Two quarters were on the pavement. And no one saw what happened.

This episode examines one of Arizona’s most haunting cold cases — a disappearance that unfolded in under two minutes, before AMBER Alerts existed in the state, and before modern child‑abduction protocols were in place.

We explore the timeline, the investigation, the long‑standing person of interest, the myths that have grown around the case, and the family who has spent 25 years searching for answers.

If you have information about the disappearance of Mikelle Biggs, contact the Mesa Police Department.

Content Notes:

Missing child, abduction, discussion of sexual violence (non‑graphic), long‑term unresolved cases.

Credits:

Hosted by Rachel & Krystal Written and produced by Co‑workers & Crime Research from publicly available law enforcement statements and reputable reporting

Before the world knew the phrase Highway of Tears, families in northern British Columbia were already losing daughters, sisters, and mothers — and fighting to be heard.

In this episode, we revisit the earliest known cases connected to Highway 16: Gloria Moody (1969), Helen Claire Frost (1970), and Tracey Clifton (1970s). Their stories reveal the roots of a crisis decades in the making.

This episode explores investigative gaps, transportation inequality, and missing documentation — and honors the women whose stories shaped the foundation of this crisis.

In this episode, Rachel and Krystal trace the surprising, often chaotic history of America’s 911 system — from the days when emergencies meant dialing local fire stations, to the first 911 call in a small Alabama town, to the tragedies that exposed the need for a universal number.

We explore the cases that pushed the nation toward reform, including the murder of Kitty Genovese, the Texas Tower shooting, the 1960s urban riots, and the nationwide fire‑death crisis. We also break down how rotary phones, push‑button dialing, and eventually cell phones shaped the system we rely on today.

Finally, we look at the modern challenges facing 911 — outages, staffing shortages, uneven funding — and what the future may hold with Next‑Generation 911.

Historical & Government Sources

FCC: 911 History & Policy

• https://www.fcc.gov/general/9-1-1-and-e9-1-1-services (fcc.gov in Bing)

National Emergency Number Association (NENA): 911 Facts & Statistics

• https://www.nena.org/page/911Statistics (nena.org in Bing)

Library of Congress: Early Telephone History

• https://www.loc.gov/collections/telephone/ (loc.gov in Bing)

National Academy of Sciences (1966): Accidental Death and Disability

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK222653/ (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov in Bing)

This week at the water cooler, we’re diving into three major cases making headlines and sparking debate across the true crime world.

🔹 Kouri Richins Sentencing

The Utah mom and children’s book author accused of poisoning her husband continues to face intense scrutiny as the legal process moves toward sentencing discussions and trial preparation. We break down the latest courtroom developments, public reaction, and why this case continues to captivate audiences nationwide.

🔹 Tony Carruthers Update

We discuss the latest developments surrounding Tony Carruthers, including ongoing legal questions, online speculation, and how his name continues to surface in connection to broader true crime conversations. We also talk about the impact public attention can have on evolving cases.

Interview with Tony @inmateteawithap https://youtu.be/DLmMIHI3uV4?si=Oh1jCeSJRBp6XQF6

🔹 Alex Murdaugh New Trial Overview

The Murdaugh saga isn’t over yet. We cover the push for a potential new trial, allegations surrounding jury influence, and the legal arguments being raised after Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction. Could the outcome change, or is this simply the next chapter in a long legal battle?

#WaterCoolerWhispers #CoworkersAndCrime #KouriRichins #TonyCarruthers #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeUpdates #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeSystem

In May 2002, 24‑year‑old Evelyn Hernández — nine months pregnant — vanished from her San Francisco neighborhood along with her five‑year‑old son, Alex. Nearly three months later, Evelyn’s torso was found in the San Francisco Bay. Her unborn baby was missing. Alex was missing. And the case received only a fraction of the attention given to similar Bay Area disappearances that same year.

This episode examines the timeline, the investigation, the systemic disparities, and the unanswered question that still haunts the case: Where is Alex Hernández?

Sources

News Reporting

San Francisco Chronicle

https://www.sfchronicle.com

(Search: “Evelyn Hernandez 2002”)

Mercury News

https://www.mercurynews.com

(Search: “Evelyn Hernandez torso found”)

KTVU Fox 2

https://www.ktvu.com

(Search: “Evelyn Hernandez case”)

KRON4 News

https://www.kron4.com

(Search: “Evelyn Hernandez San Francisco”)

Law Enforcement

FBI Missing Child Bulletin: Alex Hernández

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/alexis-hernandez (fbi.gov in Bing)

San Francisco Police Department — Missing Persons

https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/units/missing-persons (sanfranciscopolice.org in Bing)

Additional Context

Associated Press Archives

https://apnews.com

(Search: “Evelyn Hernandez 2002”)

SF Superior Court Records

https://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org

(Search: “Hernandez 2002 missing persons”)

If You Have Information

SFPD: (415) 553‑0123

FBI Tip Line: 1‑800‑CALL‑FBI

NCMEC: 1‑800‑THE‑LOST

Across Europe, dozens of women were found murdered or dead under suspicious circumstances — and for decades, no one knew their names. In 2023, INTERPOL launched Identify Me, the first public release of Black Notice extracts, asking the world to help identify 22 women whose bodies were discovered in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The initiative has since expanded to 46 cases across six countries.

In this episode, Rachel and Krystal examine how these women were found, why their identities remained unknown for so long, and how a global appeal — amplified by media outlets like the BBC — has already led to long‑awaited breakthroughs.

In 1996, nine‑year‑old Amber Hagerman was abducted in broad daylight in Arlington, Texas. Her murder remains unsolved — but her name sparked a nationwide movement that has saved over a thousand children. In this episode, we explore Amber’s case, the creation of the AMBER Alert, what qualifies (and doesn’t qualify) for an alert, and the other alert systems that exist today. We also highlight a real case where an AMBER Alert saved a child’s life. This is the story of a tragedy that reshaped public safety — and the legacy of a little girl who deserved so much more.

Topics Covered:

• The abduction and murder of Amber Hagerman
• The early investigation and systemic challenges
• How the AMBER Alert was created
• DOJ & NCMEC criteria for issuing an alert
• Why some cases don’t qualify
• Silver, Blue, Ashanti, Camo, and other alert systems
• A child saved by an AMBER Alert
• Where Amber’s case stands today

Sources: See full list at the end of the episode.

If you have information about Amber Hagerman’s case: Contact Arlington Police Department.

is episode explores the Texas Killing Fields, a stretch of land between Houston and Galveston where multiple women were found over decades. What began as isolated disappearances—like Heidi Fye, Laura Miller, and Audrey Cook—eventually revealed a disturbing pattern centered around Calder Road. Despite early suspicions and a key suspect, Clyde Hedrick, the case went unresolved for years due to limited technology and investigative gaps. In 2026, a new arrest brought movement, but with Hedrick’s death, the question of justice remains unsettled.

🎬 References

• Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields (Netflix)
• The Killing Fields (2011 documentary)
• KHOU, ABC13, Houston Public Media
• KPRC/Click2Houston, KVUE, KENS5
• Dateline NBC, 48 Hours
• Yahoo News, AOL

Special Episode: Interview with a Correctional Nurse (Krystal’s Grandmother)

In this special Orientation episode, we sit down with a very important guest — Krystal’s grandmother — to talk about her real-life experience working as a correctional nurse inside a jail.