Crime with a K

In this week's episode of Crime with a K, we dive into the story of Little Miss Nobody. In July 1960, the body of an unidentified little girl, estimated to be between 3 and 5 years old, was discovered in a remote area of the Arizona desert near the town of Blythe. The child, who had been dead for several days, was found dressed in adult sandals that had been cut down to the size of her feet. The girl’s remains showed no signs of violence, leading authorities to speculate that she may have been abandoned after her death. Despite extensive efforts, including a nationwide appeal and investigation by local and federal authorities, no one came forward with information about the child’s identity or the circumstances of her death. Until, almost 60 years later.

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Sources for this episode include:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/little-miss-nobody-identified-62-years-girls-body-found-arizona-desert-rcna20049 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/15/us/little-miss-nobody-identified-arizona/index.html 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sharon_Lee_Gallegos

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/15/us/little-miss-nobody-identified-arizona/index.html

https://dnasolves.com/articles/yavapai-county-little-miss-sharon/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/15/us/sharon-lee-gallegos-arizona-cold-case.html

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/03/15/little-miss-nobody-identified-name/7043105001/

https://www.wral.com/story/who-was-little-miss-nobody/20494418/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/little-miss-nobody-identified-sharon-lee-gallegos/

https://www.forensicscsi.com/cases/little-miss-nobody/

https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2022/little-miss-nobody-no-more

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/03/16/little-miss-nobody-identified-sharon-gallegos/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sharon_Lee_Gallegos

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/03/16/little-miss-nobody-identified-sharon-gallegos/ 

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This week, we look inside the House of Horrors, where the true nightmare of Shawn Grate’s reign of terror is laid bare. This chilling case, only exposed because of a desperate 911 call from a Jane Doe who had been abducted, reveals a chilling pattern of abduction and murder spanning 15 years. Grate’s horrific acts claimed the lives of at least five women, but whispers suggest there may be many more victims hidden in the shadows of his dark past. Join us as we delve into the unsettling details of Grate’s crimes, the frantic search for justice, and the eerie revelations of a killer’s twisted legacy.

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Sources for this episode include:
https://www.foxnews.com/us/ohio-detective-brings-down-ladykiller-shawn-grate-33-hour-interrogation-hunger-kill

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/kim-mager-shawn-grate-confession

https://allthatsinteresting.com/shawn-grate

https://www.yahoo.com/news/shawn-grate-did-convicted-serial-122903304.html

https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A751645

https://www.nbc.com/living-with-a-serial-killer/video/shawn-grate/9000231249

https://www.wcbe.org/tags/shawn-grate

https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2020/2020-Ohio-5584.pdf

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/state/marion-county-jane-doe-identified-convicted-killer-shawn-grate-confessed-to-her-murder

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cold-blooded-charmer-jesse-dixon/1126274271

https://people.com/crime/ex-of-suspected-serial-killer-shawn-grate-recounts-harrowing-moment-id-never-felt-fear-like-that-before/

https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/581236/s01-e06-shawn-grate

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In this episode of Crime with a K, we dive into the disturbing case of Shirley and Russell Dermond, a retired couple whose idyllic life in the peaceful Lake Oconee community was shattered in May 2014. Their seemingly serene world turned into a nightmare when their bodies were discovered under horrifying circumstances. What began as a routine check on a missing couple soon turned into a nightmarish discovery. The Dermonds were found murdered in the most gruesome of circumstances. With the crime scene offering few clues and a community left in fear, investigators faced a chilling puzzle with no clear answers.

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Sources for this episode include:
https://www.insideedition.com/timeline-of-2-murders-how-the-killings-of-russell-and-shirley-dermond-unfolded-42935

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2019/05/06/lois-colley-killing-day-laborer-pleads-guilty-murder-socialite-north-salem/1094104001/

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/who-killed-the-dermonds-reward-increase/85-fbf39101-32f8-44de-8fde-7f8d92e6160c

https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/05/03/new-dna-evidence-found-in-connection-2014-georgia-murders-of-shirley-and-russell

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/fbi-new-leads-cellphone-data-dna-evidence-brutal-killings-elderly-georgia-couple-lake-oconee/85-9de921b0-385c-4305-9ebe-615ab3031eb4

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killings_of_Russell_and_Shirley_Dermond

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lake-oconee-mystery-fbis-quest-for-justice-intensifies-in-dermond-murders

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/russell-shirley-dermond-murders-10-years-later-where-case-stands/85-0121aa0e-5dd0-4ff3-b405-c231c2c822e0

https://www.wrdw.com/2024/05/03/first-time-10-years-fbi-addresses-lake-oconee-murders/

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/decade-old-putnam-county-double-murder-case-uncovers-new-dna-evidence-fbi-offers-reward-russel-shirley-dermond

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lake-oconee-beheading-mystery-russell-shirley-dermond-putnam-county

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The case of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall is a chilling example of love gone terribly wrong. In October 2006, the couple, who had been in a seemingly happy relationship, became the center of a horrifying crime in New Orleans. Zack Bowen, a former U.S. Army soldier, brutally murdered his girlfriend, Addie Hall, in their apartment. The crime scene was horrifying: Zack Bowen had not only killed Addie, but also dismembered her body in a gruesome attempt to hide the evidence. Zack then jumped to his death after writing a confession to police.

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Sources for this episode include:
https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/zack-addie/

https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-gruesome-tale-of-zack-bowen-and-addie-hall-and-what-it-says-about-our-fascination-with-true-5c6170a0b0f6

https://vocal.media/criminal/the-horror-house-of-new-orleans

https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-gruesome-tale-of-zack-bowen-and-addie-hall-and-what-it-says-about-our-fascination-with-true-5c6170a0b0f6

https://vocal.media/criminal/the-horror-house-of-new-orleans

https://www.whereyat.com/the-tragedy-of-zach-addie

https://www.ranker.com/list/zack-and-addie-new-orleans/patrick-thornton

https://delaneywrites.medium.com/addie-hall-and-zack-bowen-6dbebca2384a

https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2590814&page=1

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In February 2010, the McStay family—Joseph, Summer, and their two young children, Gianni and Joseph Jr.—vanished without a trace from their home in Fallbrook, California. Their disappearance quickly became one of the most perplexing and chilling mysteries of the decade. The McStays seemed to lead a normal life, running a small business and living in a modest home. But on February 4th, the family’s sudden and unexplained disappearance set off alarm bells. The last known sighting of them was captured on a security camera of their car leaving their driveway. Months passed, and the case grew colder. Speculation ranged from theories of a financial dispute gone awry to potential connections with criminal networks. The McStay family’s sudden and eerie silence left investigators grasping for answers. Then, in November 2013, the case took a harrowing twist.

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Sources for this episode include:

https://www.sbsun.com/2017/12/07/defense-attorneys-request-family-photos-videos-be-excluded-from-mcstay-family-murder-suspects-trial/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McStay_family_murders

https://www.oxygen.com/killer-motive/crime-news/mcstay-family-murders-who-killed-them

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/a-florida-man-was-free-for-a-year-before-he-killed-again

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/mcstay-murder-california-documentary-chase-merritt-b2084210.html

https://wbd.com/go-inside-the-controversial-and-shocking-trial-of-charles-chase-merritt-for-the-mcstay-family-murders-in-ids-new-seven-part-docuseries-two-shallow-graves/ 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-man-sentenced-death-killings-mcstay-family-members-n1119911

https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1alda28/do_you_think_charles_ray_merritt_is_innocent/

https://wbd.com/go-inside-the-controversial-and-shocking-trial-of-charles-chase-merritt-for-the-mcstay-family-murders-in-ids-new-seven-part-docuseries-two-shallow-graves/

https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-clue-revealed-mcstay-familys-killer-as-charles-merritt

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-man-sentenced-death-killings-mcstay-family-members-n1119911

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In this episode, we dive into the heart-wrenching case of Robert Manwill, an 8-year-old boy from Boise, Idaho, whose tragic death in 2009 shocked the nation. We explore the circumstances leading to Robert's disappearance, the intense search that followed, and the devastating discovery of his body in a local canal. As we unravel the details of his abuse and neglect, we'll also examine the broader implications for child protective services and the urgent need for systemic reform. Join us as we remember Robert Manwill and reflect on the lessons learned from this harrowing case.

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Sources for this episode include:
https://mix106radio.com/child-abuse-tragedy-that-shocked-boise-robert-manwill/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

https://www.lmtribune.com/northwest/murder-of-boy-shaped-his-classmates/article_7fa47255-23a5-512c-b14e-f38792fcc50e.html 

https://idahonews.com/news/local/10-years-later-robert-manwills-classmates-speak-on-his-murder

https://www.spokesman.com/blogs/sirens/2011/sep/02/boise-woman-sentenced-sons-death/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/robert-manwills-mother-boyfriend-charged-murder/story?id=8366562

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/court-documents-reveal-robert-manwills-punishments-prior-to-death/277-325727532

https://mix106radio.com/child-abuse-tragedy-that-shocked-boise-robert-manwill/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=8243747&page=1

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/robert-manwills-dad-says-he-didnt-realize-his-son-was-in-danger/277-364168450

https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/2009/08/01/search-for-8-year-old/21545043007/

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article228787214.html

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Gregg and Pamela Smart had just recently gotten married in their small town of Derry, New Hampshire. Unfortunately, the honeymoon phase burned out rather quickly. Pam had taken a new job as a high school media coordinator while Gregg spent his days as an insurance salesman. As Pam begun to see her husband as 'boring' and 'lame', she started spending more time around the high school kids, and ultimately entered into an affair with a minor. What started out as a fleeting though, quickly turned into an elaborate plan to murder her husband.

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Sources for this episode ihttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/pamela-smart-accepts-responsibility-husbands-1990-murder-first-time-life-sentence-statement/

https://apnews.com/article/pamela-smart-husband-killed-prison-video-8f3e0ca7d1a908cdcf2392b0e8f4ee83

https://apnews.com/article/pamela-smart-husband-killed-prison-video-8f3e0ca7d1a908cdcf2392b0e8f4ee83

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/pamela-smart-takes-responsibility-for-husbands-1990-killing-for-the-first-time

http://www.pamelasmart.faithweb.com/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/pamela-smart-teen-lover-murdered-husband-decades-ago/story?id=67946265

https://www.unionleader.com/news/crime/pamela-smart-takes-responsibility-for-husbands-murder-as-she-seeks-release/article_f4dc4d3e-281b-11ef-8566-c3e49f23fe13.html

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/12/us/pamela-smart-case-timeline/index.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pamela-smart-takes-responsibility-husbands-1990-murder-prison-video-st-rcna156605

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/11/us/pamela-smart-accepts-responsibility-husband-killing/index.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamela_Smart

https://www.hulu.com/series/pamela-smart-an-american-murder-mystery-0e5663c3-70ed-4436-a239-ec8fc2a2d22f?&cmp=7958&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BM+Search+TV+Shows&utm_term=&ds_rl=1263136&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9p24BhB_EiwA8ID5Bjo9zno33EjfpyUvXOSXmYd06rOZsc1xg1Cc21oFqC199g7QbZKfJRoCNe0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Gregg and Pamela Smart had just recently gotten married in their small town of Derry, New Hampshire. Unfortunately, the honeymoon phase burned out rather quickly. Pam had taken a new job as a high school media coordinator while Gregg spent his days as an insurance salesman. As Pam begun to see her husband as 'boring' and 'lame', she started spending more time around the high school kids, and ultimately entered into an affair with a minor. What started out as a fleeting though, quickly turned into an elaborate plan to murder her husband.

Make sure that you're following along as we upload new episodes every Monday, and as always, thank you for listening!

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Sources for this episode include:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pamela-smart-accepts-responsibility-husbands-1990-murder-first-time-life-sentence-statement/

https://apnews.com/article/pamela-smart-husband-killed-prison-video-8f3e0ca7d1a908cdcf2392b0e8f4ee83

https://apnews.com/article/pamela-smart-husband-killed-prison-video-8f3e0ca7d1a908cdcf2392b0e8f4ee83

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/pamela-smart-takes-responsibility-for-husbands-1990-killing-for-the-first-time

http://www.pamelasmart.faithweb.com/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/pamela-smart-teen-lover-murdered-husband-decades-ago/story?id=67946265

https://www.unionleader.com/news/crime/pamela-smart-takes-responsibility-for-husbands-murder-as-she-seeks-release/article_f4dc4d3e-281b-11ef-8566-c3e49f23fe13.html

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/12/us/pamela-smart-case-timeline/index.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pamela-smart-takes-responsibility-husbands-1990-murder-prison-video-st-rcna156605

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/11/us/pamela-smart-accepts-responsibility-husband-killing/index.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamela_Smart

https://www.hulu.com/series/pamela-smart-an-american-murder-mystery-0e5663c3-70ed-4436-a239-ec8fc2a2d22f?&cmp=7958&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BM+Search+TV+Shows&utm_term=&ds_rl=1263136&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9p24BhB_EiwA8ID5Bjo9zno33EjfpyUvXOSXmYd06rOZsc1xg1Cc21oFqC199g7QbZKfJRoCNe0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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In January 2022, Karen Read faced serious charges after allegedly running over her boyfriend with a vehicle after dropping him off at a friend's home in Canton, MA. The case stirred local and media attention, highlighting the complexities of police work and the potential consequences of escalated conflicts within law enforcement. However, when one reporter was jailed, all of the officers were connected to the scene of the crime and the pieces didn't seem to fit, more questions than answers surfaced during the trial.

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Sources for this episode include:
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-trial-timeline-john-okeefe/ 

https://apnews.com/article/karen-read-boston-murder-trial-okeefe-edbcb82c02d5700557a7ebb703c234f0

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-trial-latest-details-john-okeefe/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13323753/who-karen-read-boston-cop-murder-trial.html

https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2024/04/12/john-okeefe-karen-read-case/ 

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/a-murderous-romance-or-a-frame-job-things-to-know-about-bostons-karen-read-murder-trial/3359217/

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-live-stream-today-brian-higgins/

https://www.reddit.com/r/KarenReadTrial/comments/1cq9ed6/thought_officers_didnt_go_into_house/

https://wegotthiscovered.com/true-crime/what-did-karen-read-say-in-a-series-of-voicemail-messages/

https://www.today.com/news/karen-read-trial-boston-police-rcna150030

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2024/06/28/karen-read-trial-jury-no-verdict-meaning/

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-live-stream-today-murder-trial-day-13/

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-live-stream-today-murder-trial-day-6/

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-live-stream-today-massachusetts-murder-trial/

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2024/05/08/karen-read-murder-trial-livestream-video-wednesday-may-8/

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Sydney Loofe did what we all do when we're single and looking to meet someone, she downloaded Tinder and matched with someone she took an interest in. Her name was Audrey, and the two went on a date and really hit it off. Sydney was completely excited and went home, eager to schedule a second date. But when Sydney matched with a local girl named Audrey, she never would've guessed her fate. Unfortunately, and tragically, Sydney never came home from her second date, and the details of this case are almost too horrific to believe. 

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Sources for this episode include:

https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/day-two-of-the-bailey-boswell-sentencing-hearing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sydney_Loofe#:~:text=Sydney%20Irene%20Loofe%20was%20born,known%20for%20her%20skilled%20fishing.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/aubrey-trail-loses-appeal-sentenced-death-killing-tinder-date-sydney-loofe/

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2021/06/09/sydney-loofe-murderer-aubrey-trail-sentenced-death-nebraska/7621713002/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bailey-boswell-murder-conviction-life-sentence-upheld-2017-killing-sydney-loofe-nebraska/

https://omaha.com/the-murder-of-sydney-loofe-a-timeline-of-the-case/html_7855d868-3dac-11ec-801f-93818f3bc651.html

https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/es/news/news-articles/boswell-avoids-death-sentence-receives-life-sentence-for-sydney-loofe-murder/

https://www.wowt.com/content/news/BREAKING-NEWS-Court-documents-reveal-information-about-death-of-Sydney-Loofe-485269891.html

https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-bizarre-disappearance-and-murder-of-sydney-loofe-68838e87b225

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O5OSvtPwnc

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/there-is-no-merit-killer-who-lured-hardware-store-clerk-to-her-death-and-dismemberment-to-satisfy-her-own-sexual-desire-just-got-some-bad-news-from-top-court/

https://apnews.com/article/bailey-boswell-sydney-loofe-dismemberment-killing-nebraska-226aee50a7dda9ae45c

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