Don't Talk to Strangers

By Nina Innsted

What's Don't Talk to Strangers about?

Don’t talk to Strangers – The Oakland County Child Murders is a limited run podcast focused on eight child murders that took place in and around south Oakland County between January 1, 1976 and March 16, 1977. Four of these murders appear to be the work of an as yet unidentified serial killer known as the Oakland County Child Killer.

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LAST EPISODE

The end of the story

12.28.2019

In the conclusion of the mini season of Don't Talk to Strangers we cover the delayed arrest of the perpetrators, their trials and the distressing information learned by Jennifer's mother during court proceedings. #Murder #Michigan

Don't Talk to Strangers episodes:

12.28.2019 The end of the story In the conclusion of the mini season of Don't Talk to Strangers we cover the delayed arrest of the perpetrators, their trials and the distressing information learned by Jennifer's mother during court proceedings. #Murder #Michigan
12.21.2019 Episode 1 The charming community of Milford Michigan has seen more than its fair share of tragedy and violence. This mini-season of Don't Talk to Strangers explores a double homicide from the summer of 1995. #Murder #Michigan
10.19.2019 Finale A somber yet optimistic conclusion to season one.
08.21.2019 Introducing Today in True Crime As a special treat for listeners, this is a special preview episode of Today in True Crime, a DAILY true crime podcast created by Parcast featuring a crime that occurred on this date in history. Subscribe by searching for Today ...
08.03.2019 Where is my perp walk? Nina and fellow researcher Andy Berthiaume discuss the patterns and problems in the Oakland County child murders based on information found in this document. (Note: this is a 250 page PDF. Specific page numbers are mentioned in the episode) Document ...
06.12.2019 No One to Guide Him September 1, 1978, 23 year old James Lossing of Mt Clemens commits an unspeakable crime against a child. Macomb County officials were asking - Could Lossing be the long sought after Oakland County Child Killer?
05.14.2019 No Apparent Motive In September 1977, Birmingham Michigan has it's third murder in less than two years. Authorities are quick to point out that this murder "was not related to the Oakland County Child Killer" Who murdered art dealer and reverend John McKinney? ...
04.19.2019 Episode 9 - Stakeout The final chapter of Timothy King's abduction and murder. https://catherinebroad.blog/2013/12/03/act-of-kindness/ (the track suit) https://catherinebroad.blog/2018/07/15/more-from-2009/. (Dead or institutionalized) Additional Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/dPEoasBHNiA
03.20.2019 Episode 8 - The Ring In 1976 law enforcement in Michigan uncovered a pedophile ring operating on North Fox Island, a privately owned property in Lake Michigan.
02.27.2019 Bonus - J. Reuben Appelman - Children of the Snow Interview with J. Reuben Appelman, author of "The Kill Jar" and host of ID channel show Children of the Snow, both about his search for information on the Oakland County Child Killer.
02.22.2019 Episode 7 - The Blue Gremlin Nina talks to Chris King about the accuracy of the reported blue Gremlin in his brother Tim's case.
01.30.2019 Episode 6 - Valerie Bishop On February 2, 1977 10 year old Valerie Bishop was beaten, raped, murdered and left in the snow next to an abandoned house. While an arrest was made, the charges were dismissed. Despite her murder happening in the middle of ...
01.17.2019 Episode 5 - Kristine Mihelich On January 2, 1977 10 year old Kristine Mihelich stopped by Hartfield Bowling lanes before heading to 7-11 where she purchased a magazine, some candy and a drink. Then Kristine disappeared.
12.12.2018 Episode 4 - Jill Robinson This is the mid-season finale of Don't Talk to Strangers. The Robinson family thought leaving Detroit for the suburbs would keep them safe. Not long after the move Jill Robinson begins having nightmares, horrific dreams of being shot. Until days ...
11.28.2018 Episode 3 - Jane Allan In the summer of 1976, 13 year old Jane Allan is abducted. Local media reports on her as a runaway who met an unfortunate end, but Jane had not run away when she was abducted. Local media used Jane's history ...
11.14.2018 Episode 2 - Mark Stebbins Explore the disappearance and murder of 12-year-old Mark Stebbins. While his death is the first case attributed to the Oakland County Child Killer, the smothering death of Mark Stebbins remains unsolved.
10.31.2018 Episode 1 - The Babysitter Murders The “Babysitter Murders” is a series of three murders, one in Wayne County, one in Macomb County and one in Oakland County. Two of the victims were babysitting young children when they were assaulted and murdered. Law enforcement would go ...
10.27.2018 Introducing Don't Talk to Strangers A long form podcast about the Oakland County child murders.