In 2007, Kamisha Block was one of nearly 900 US soldiers killed in Iraq. But Kamisha was not killed in combat. Her family was told Kamisha’s death was an accident; she was a casualty of friendly fire. But Kamisha’s death was much darker than that and has forced us to ask: could it have been prevented? Sponsors: For a free month of Himalaya Plus, go to himalaya.com/crimelines and enter promo code CHARLIE Listen to CRIME BEAT with Nancy Hixt wherever you find great podcasts! Editing by Gray Multimedia Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Travel SURVEY: https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/charlie-adm6f    Ali Lowitzer talked her mom into letting her walk to work one day after school. She was 16 and excited about her new job. Cell phone in hand, Ali left the neighborhood never to be seen again.  This case is unsolved.  Thank you to Ali's mom for her help with this episode. At the time Ali went missing, she was wearing a gray hoodie, a white t-shirt, black and white checkered skinny jeans and black tennis shoes. She has braces on her teeth. She had a blue LG slide phone and a multi-colored checkered backpack, neither of which have ever been found.  If you have any information about Ali or her disappearance, please contact NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or the Harris County Sheriff's Office (Texas) at 1-713-221-6000. https://alexandrialowitzer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HopeForAli    Case timeline   Check out the AMAZING place I stayed for my birthday weekend! https://www.ashevillerivercabins.com/   Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Patreon or through Apple Subscriptions https://www.patreon.com/crimelines  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support  Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.  Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines  Sources:   2024 Crimelines Podcast Source List  Events: July 12-14 True Crime Podcast Festival Oct 18-20 Berkshire Podcast Festival    Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges  Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC.  

Alexandria "Ali" Lowitzer | Without a Trace

A 27 year old woman went out gambling one night and disappeared. But there are two rules at a casino. The house always wins and the house is always watching. Security cameras would be the key to cracking the case.   This case is solved.  Case timeline Check out the AMAZING place I stayed for my birthday weekend! https://www.ashevillerivercabins.com/   Thank you to today's sponsor! Start the Good Habit with FÜM at https://tryfum.com/crimelines to save 10% off the Journey Pack today.   Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Patreon or through Apple Subscriptions https://www.patreon.com/crimelines   For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support   Or check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines   Sources:   2024 Crimelines Podcast Source List   Events: July 12-14 True Crime Podcast Festival Oct 18-20 Berkshire Podcast Festival     Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges   Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC.  

Christie Wilson | Leaving Her Mark

On July 26th, 1991, four bodies were found in three separate locations in St Louis, Missouri. The police immediately believed the murders were connected based on one simple fact: they were all members of the same family.   This case is solved.  Timeline for the case     A huge thank you to this episode's sponsors! They make the show possible! Use the code 'Crimelines' at Newspapers.com for an exclusive 20% discount on your subscription! Get 15% off a Skylight Calendar at  SkylightCal.com/CRIMELINES Start the Good Habit with FÜM at https://tryfum.com/crimelines to save 10% off the Journey Pack today. Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text CRIMELINES to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.  Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support   Events: July 12-14 True Crime Podcast Festival Oct 18-20 Berkshire Podcast Festival     Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines   Sources:   2024 Crimelines Podcast Source List  Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges   Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC.  

The Futo Family | The Stories of Emory Futo

In 1995, 15-year-old Nicole van den Hurk disappeared on her way to work. Her family fought for years to get justice for her–sometimes going to extremes. In the end, they got justice and changed how the Dutch court system recognized families.  This case is solved.  Case timeline Sponsors help make the show possible. A huge thank you to them! Get 15% off a Skylight Frame at  SkylightFrame.com/CRIMELINES If you are ready to kick back and unwind, download Two Dots for free on Android and iOS and start connecting! Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text CRIMELINES to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support   Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines   Sources:   2024 Crimelines Podcast Source List   Events: July 12-14 True Crime Podcast Festival Oct 18-20 Berkshire Podcast Festival     Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges   Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC.

Nicole van den Hurk | Confessions versus DNA

Twenty-nine-year old Susan Poupart attended a party in May of 1990. Her mother had a bad feeling and asked her to stay home. Susan brushed off her concerns and went anyway. And 34 years later, her family is still looking for answers as to what happened that night.  This case is unsolved. If you know anything, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 715-479-4441 or you can also leave an anonymous tip online at the tip 411 site. There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of Susan’s case.   True Crime Podcast training https://truecrimepodcasttraining.com/   Case timeline    Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube.   Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines   Sources:   2024 Crimelines Podcast Source List   Events: July 12-14 True Crime Podcast Festival Oct 18-20 Berkshire Podcast Festival     Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/crimelines https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Research: Sydney Pacha   Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC.  

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