Least of These

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Covering the victims that need it most. Every life matters. Everyone deserves justice.

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Least of These episodes:

04.18.2024
166. “Extreme Cruelty” - The Case of Rhonda Pattelena - York, Maine
An upcoming marriage, a trip to the beach, and “Ostrich”. On March 26th, 2021, 35-year-old Rhonda Pattelena and her 33-year-old boyfriend, Jeffrey Buchanan took a walk along Short Sands Beach in York, Maine. Short Sands was Rhonda’s favorite place on earth. At 3:54...
04.11.2024
The Death of Renae Marsden - Crime With Holly
Hey guys! I’ve been super sick so my friend, Holly, is here filling in with the case of Renae Marsden. Renae Marsden was a 20 years old when she jumped to her death at The Gap in Sydney, Australia after her...
04.04.2024
165. “Tragedy of Errors” - The Case of Natalie Finn - De Moines, Iowa - [Part 2 of 2]
A trial, a plea deal, and a bunch of excuses. After 16-year-old Natalie Finn starved to death at the hands of her foster mother, Nicole, both Nicole and Joseph Finn were charged in her murder. Nicole took her case to trial, and...
03.28.2024
164. UPDATE - "Mary's Voice" - The Case of Mary Santina Collins - Charlotte, North Carolina
March 28th, 2024, marks four years since Mary Collins was brutally murdered at the hands of people she trusted. In those four years, only one of the four, Kelly Lavery, has been convicted. Lavi Pham, James Salerno, and America Diehl are...
03.21.2024
163. “Tragedy of Errors” - The Case of Natalie Finn - De Moines, Iowa - [Part 1 of 2]
A pet rescue, 10 reports, and a boarded window. On October 24th of 2016, Natalie Finn was found unresponsive on her bedroom floor. The 16-year-old was taken to Blank Children’s Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. As investigators began to piece together...
03.15.2024
162. UPDATE - “Death at the County Jail - The Case of Tony Mitchell - Walker, Alabama.
I was supposed to be off this week but I couldn’t wait to bring y’all an update on Tony’s case. On January 12th, 2023 Walker County Deputies were called to the home of 33-year-old Anthony “Tony” Mitchell for a welfare check. He...
03.07.2024
161. The Patrolman - The Case of Cara Knott - San Diego, California - [Part 2 of 2]
An arrest, two trials, and a heartbroken father. After Cara Knott was murdered in December of 1986 police honed in on a suspect, one of their own, California Highway Patrolman, Craig Peyer. Nineteen days after the murder Peyer was arrested but it...
02.29.2024
160. “The Patrolman” - The Case of Cara Knott - San Diego, California - [Part 1 of 2]
An unlikely suspect, a news segment, and scratch marks. Two days after Christmas, on December 27th, 1986, 20-year-old Cara Knott was driving back to her parent’s home after spending a few days with her boyfriend. Before she left she called her...
02.22.2024
159. “Gone in 60 Seconds” - The Case of Chelsea Small - Taylor, Michigan
A silent alarm, a gun store robbery, and surveillance video. On November 12th, 2013, 30-year-old Chelsea Small was working her job at Advance America Cash Advance on Telegraph Road when an unknown man walked in and shot her. In the span of...
02.15.2024
158. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 4 of 4]
Dropped charges, opposing testimonies, and sudden passion. As the murder trial of Lisa Jones Dykes continued, Charles Beltran took the stand as a prosecution witness. Lisa Dykes testified in her own defense and her story was not only different than Beltran’s but...
02.08.2024
157. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 3]
A hairdresser, a relator, and the grim reaper. The trial for Lisa Jo Dykes in the murder of Marisela Botello began on December 5th, 2020. Those who knew Lisa Dykes, Nina Marano, and Charles Beltran testified before the jury about the relationship...
02.01.2024
156. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 2]
An international manhunt, missing evidence, and a repossessed Cadillac. Charles Beltran, Lisa Dykes, and Nina Marano were all charged in the murder of Marisela Botello-Valadez. As the case moved to trial it was discovered that the lead detective at the Dallas Police...
01.25.2024
155. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 1]
A missed flight, a wannabe rapper, and a sugar mama pyramid scheme. In October of 2020, 23-year-old, Marisela Botello left her home in Seattle, Washington and traveled to Dallas, Texas to visit a friend. On her last night in Dallas, she met...
01.18.2024
Re-Release - "The Shocking Truth" - A Survivor Speaks - Judge Rotenberg Center - Canton, Massachusetts
Due to technical difficulties, I am unable to release a new episode. It's been a week, ya'll! But I thought I'd take this opportunity to re-release arguably the most important episode I've ever recorded. Every episode is important but, in this...
01.11.2024
154. “A Double Life” - The Case of Kensie Aubry - Kansas City, Missouri
A pilot, a mistress, and two searches. In April of 2021 a 13-year old girl came forward to report horrific sexual abuse at the hands of 30-year-old Maggie Ybarra and 40-year-old Michael Hendricks. The investigation into the sexual abuse case uncovered the...
01.04.2024
153. “Out of Gas” - The Case of Sky Metalwala - Bellevue, Washington
A stranded car, a sleeping toddler, and a bitter divorce. On November 6th of 2011 29-year-old Julia Biryukova, strapped her two-year-old son, Sky, in the backseat of her 1998 Acura. She was headed to Overlake Hospital. But, according to Julia, the car...
12.28.2023
152. The Case of Jill Stuchenko, Cyntha Maas, Natasha Montgomery and Loren Leslie - With A Million Other Choices
It’s my last week off for Christmas and Kim with A Million Other Choices Podcast is filling in again with the stories of Jill Stuchenko, Cyntha Maas, Natasha Montgomery and Loren Leslie. We all know the names of many serial killers...
12.21.2023
151. The Case of Donna Jones - With A Million Other Choices
I’m off for Christmas but have no fear because Kim with A Million Other Choices Podcast is here with the case of Donna Jones in Ottawa, Canada. "Why doesn't she just leave?" The mythical question regarding domestic violence we've all probably...
12.14.2023
150. “Act Normal” - The Case of Amber Aiaz and Melissa Fu - Irvine, California
A knock at the door, handwritten notes, and 44 days of surveillance. In November of 2019, 34-year-old Amber Aiaz and her daughter, 13-year-old Melissa Fu vanished from their apartment in Irvine, California. Amber’s husband, Cheng claimed a Chinese couple in their 40’s knocked on...
12.07.2023
149. “Seven Hours” - The Case of the Luna Family - Phoenix, Arizona
A burglary, Freddy Krueger, and a surprise confession. In September of 1993 23-year-old Richard Djerf systematically tortured and murdered four members of the Luna Family; 46-year-old Albert Luna Senior, 40-year-old Patricia Luna, 18-year-old Rochelle Luna and five-year-old Damien. Djerf intended to commit...
11.30.2023
148. “Under Investigation” - The Case of Benson Xiong - Wausau, Wisconsin
Abuse allegations, a text message, and a dark history. In October of 2018 Heather Gardner dropped off her healthy, happy, 11-week-old baby boy, Benson Xiong off with babysitter, Marissa Tietsort. She never could have imagined that would be the last time she...
11.23.2023
147. RETIRED AIR FORCE: Ronald Gene Simmons With Military Murder
I’m off this week! Thankfully, Mama Margot from Military Murder is here with the case of Ronald Gene Simmons. Ronald Gene Simmons was a Navy Veteran and Air Force retiree who went on to commit the worst family mass murder in...
11.16.2023
146. “The Walk Home” - The Case of Martha Jean Lambert - Elkton, Florida.
A missing girl, two confessions, and a search that spanned decades. On November 27th, 1985, 12-year-old, Martha Jean Lambert was walking home from a neighbor’s house on Kerry Lynn Road. Hours later when her mother returned home, Martha Jean was nowhere to...
11.09.2023
145. “Murder on the #5 Train” - The Case of Marina Placensia - Denver, Colorado
A plan, a train ride, and an unexplained death. In September of 2016, 28-year-old Marina Placensia, her boyfriend, Angelo Mantych and their children were moving from Racine, Wisconsin. The family of six boarded a train in Wisconsin and just before they arrived...
11.02.2023
144. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker - South Bloomingville, Ohio - The Confession [Part 2 of 2]
A confession, a stray bullet, and a jaw dropping moment in court. After investigators arrested Michael Dixon, he confessed that he had shot Jim Whitaker. At first he claimed the shooting was accidental. But his story changed…repeatedly, each re-telling more dramatic than...
10.26.2023
143. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker - South Bloomingville, Ohio - The Disappearance - [Part 1]
A roommate, a 60-inch TV, and a cabin in the woods. In July of 2023 56-year-old Jim Whitaker vanished from his home in South Bloomingville, Ohio. The last person to see him was a man named Michael Dixon, who had been living...
10.19.2023
142. “I Snapped” - The Case of Shanteari Weems - Baltimore, Maryland
An accusation, a shooting, and a shocking sentence. For over 17 years Shanteari Weems owned and operated Lil Kids Kastle Daycare along with her friend in Owings Mills, Maryland. In 2017 she married former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, James Weems Junior....
10.12.2023
141. “Chop Shop” - The Case of Samuel Crawford - Stillwater, Oklahoma
A shade tree mechanic, a helicopter, and a murder plot. On August 29th, 2023 21-year-old, Samuel Crawford was having trouble with his truck. After leaving work, he met local mechanic, Christopher Somers for a repair. Samuel Crawford vanished. The investigation into his disappearance...
10.05.2023
140. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia Terrell - Davenport, Iowa - The Eyewitness [Part 3 of 3]
A new witness, a trial, and a startling revelation. After a new witness came forward, investigators had direct evidence linking Henry Dinkins to the scene where Breasia Terrells’s body had been found. Henry Dinkins was arrested and charged with Kidnapping in the...
09.28.2023
139. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia Terrell - Davenport, Iowa - The Murder [Part 2 of 3]
Three fishermen, a flood, and a new story. As the investigation into Breasia Terrell’s disappearance continued, all eyes were on Henry Dinkins. Suspicions were raised further after a cellphone ping placed Dinkins roughly 37 miles away from the apartment in Clinton County,...
09.21.2023
138. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia Terrell - Davenport, Iowa - The Disappearance [Part 1 of 3]
A visit, an early morning fishing trip and a purple car. On July 9th 2020, ten-year-old Breasia Terrell went with her eight-year-old half brother to visit his biological father. The children played video games before drifting off to sleep at the home...
09.14.2023
137. “The Son in Law” - The Case of Roosevelt and Martine Bernard - Broward County, Florida
A mysterious woman, a hot iPhone, and cell phone data. In June of 2018 the body of 68-year-old, Roosevelt Bernard was found in a vacant lot by his home. Initially, police believed his death was an accidental electrocution due to a...
09.07.2023
136. "No One Believes We Have A Serial Killer" - The Case of Essie Jackson, Tonja Harry, Angela Anderson, Latanga Watts, & Lawauna Triplet - Portland, Oregon - [Part 2 of 2]
A criminal history, two-court rulings, and another death. After a shocking arrest details about who Homer Lee Jackson was begin to surface. Decades after the murders, it appeared that the women and their families would finally get justice. But before the case ever...
08.31.2023
135. “No One Believes We Have A Serial Killer” - The Case of Essie Jackson, Tonja Harry, Angela Anderson, Latanga Watts, & Lawauna Triplet - Portland, Oregon
Five murders, five miles and an unexpected arrest. From 1983 to 1993 five young, black, women from North Portland were murdered. At one point police in Seattle believed the killings could have been the work of The Green River Killer. But police in...
08.24.2023
134. "Deadly Prank" - The Case of Daniel Hawkins, Drake Ruiz, and Jacob Ivascu - Corona, California
A sleep-over, a dare, and a license plate. On January 19th, 2020 six teenage boys were having a sleep-over to celebrate a birthday. During a game of truth-or-dare one of the boys was dared to play 'ding dong ditch'. A house...
08.17.2023
133. "The Root of All Evil" - The Case of Maria and John Granat Senior - Palos Park, Illinois
A Skype conversation, a bottle of chlorine and a missing taillight. On September 11th, 2011, John Granat Junior called 911 to report that his parent's home in Palos Park, Illinois had been robbed and his parents had been murdered. From the moment...
08.10.2023
132. "Check Your Email" - The Case of Nadia Kajouji & Mark Drybrough
A chat room, a nurse, and an unlikely detective. In March of 2008 Nadia Kajouji was depressed. Life wasn't going the way she expected, and she repeatedly tried to get help. Eventually she turned to a chat room looking for help and...
08.03.2023
131. "Obsession" The Case of Miya Marcano - Orlando, Florida - [Part 2 of 2 - The Murder]
A GPS tracking device, a sketchy roommate, and keys stuffed in a pipe. In September of 2021 19-year-old Miya Marcano missed her flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale. Right away her friends and family suspected a maintenance man at her apartment,...
07.27.2023
130. “Obsession” - The Case of Miya Marcano - Orlando, Florida - [Part 1 - The Disappearance]
A missed flight, surveillance footage, and a Cash App. In September of 2021 19-year-old, Miya Marcano was supposed to catch a flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale to visit her family. She never made that flight. Miya had no known enemies but there...
07.20.2023
129. “Locked In” - The Case of Lacey Fletcher - Slaughter, Louisiana
An indictment, dropped charges, and 20 years of neglect. On January 3rd, 2022 Shelia and Clay Fletcher called 911 to report their 36-year-old daughter, Lacey, had stopped breathing. Officers arrived in less than a minute but nothing could have prepared them for...
07.13.2023
128. "Something is Wrong With That One.” - The Murder of Zell Howard - Newport News, Virginia
A voice text, demons, and an undetermined death. In 2021 Sarah Ganoe was living in Newport News, Virginia with her fiancé, John, and her two children. On the night of May 10th, 2021 Ganoe sent her John a disturbing voice text. He...
07.06.2023
127: “The Pastor’s Wife” - The Murder of Anna “Karissa” Grandine - Toronto, Canada [Part 2 of 2]
Two trials, an appeal, and a shocking verdict. As investigators began to piece together the truth about what happened to Karissa Grandine, a disturbing picture emerged. Had there been a previous attempt on Karissa’s life? Would Philip Grandine be held accountable in the...
06.29.2023
126: “The Pastor’s Wife” - The Murder of Anna “Karissa” Grandine - Toronto, Canada - [Part 1 of 2]
A hospital visit, an affair, and unexplained symptoms. The summer of 2011 should have been an incredible time for Karissa and Philip Grandine. Married for three years, the couple found out they were expecting their first child. However shortly...
06.22.2023
125: “Into the Bush” - The Disappearance of Angie Fuller - Alice Springs, Australia
A new beginning, a road trip, and a missing mom. In January of 2023 Angie Fuller was looking forward to starting her new job. She celebrated Christmas in Darwin but left on January 8th heading back to Alice Springs. Angie...
06.15.2023
124: SUSPICIOUS DEATH: Emilie Morris with Crimeaholics
I am taking one more week off in order to my life in order. I will be back next Thursday and we’ll get back to our normally scheduled show. Thankfully, our friend, Holly, at Crimeaholics Podcast is here filling in this...
06.08.2023
123: A Knock at the Door - The Murder of Cheryl Smith - Pawtucket, Rhode Island
An ex girlfriend, a new engagement and a ghost gun. Cheryl Smith was gunned down at her home in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on New Year’s Day of 2020. Hours after the murder Shaylyn Moran and Jack Doherty were taken into...
06.04.2023
122: [Utah] Elizabeth Salgado Pt. 1 with Big Mad True Crime
We have officially moved to Florida! Unfortunately there are some technical issues that still have to be worked out. But fear not, Heather Ashley from Big Mad True Crime brings you part one of the case of Elizabeth Salgado in...
05.25.2023
121: [Florida] HaLeigh Cummings with Big Mad True Crime
I’m still packing and moving so this week’s episode is brought to you by the one and only Heather Ashley of Big Mad True Crime! Thanks so much, Heather! When 5 year old HaLeigh Cummings went to bed, there was no indication...
05.18.2023
120: SAN ANTONIO: Andreen McDonald with Military Murder
Hey, guys! I’m still recovering from a cold and in the middle of moving. Fortunately Margot with Military Murder Podcast shared one of her episodes with us. In March of last year I covered the case of Andreen McDonald as her...
05.11.2023
119: “I’m No Pearl Fernandez” - The Case of Anthony Avalos - Lancaster, CA - [Part 2 of 2]
A bench trial, a civil suit, and two defenses. On June 20th, 2018 Heather Barron called 911 to report that her 10-year-old was unresponsive and not breathing. Heather Barron and her boyfriend Kareem Leiva were both charged with murder. Many...

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Least of These episodes:

166. “Extreme Cruelty” - The Case of Rhonda Pattelena - York, Maine

The Death of Renae Marsden - Crime With Holly

165. “Tragedy of Errors” - The Case of Natalie Finn - De Moines, Iowa - [Part 2 of 2]

164. UPDATE - "Mary's Voice" - The Case of Mary Santina Collins - Charlotte, North Carolina

163. “Tragedy of Errors” - The Case of Natalie Finn - De Moines, Iowa - [Part 1 of 2]

162. UPDATE - “Death at the County Jail - The Case of Tony Mitchell - Walker, Alabama.

161. The Patrolman - The Case of Cara Knott - San Diego, California - [Part 2 of 2]

160. “The Patrolman” - The Case of Cara Knott - San Diego, California - [Part 1 of 2]

159. “Gone in 60 Seconds” - The Case of Chelsea Small - Taylor, Michigan

158. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 4 of 4]

157. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 3]

156. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 2]

155. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 1]

Re-Release - "The Shocking Truth" - A Survivor Speaks - Judge Rotenberg Center - Canton, Massachusetts

154. “A Double Life” - The Case of Kensie Aubry - Kansas City, Missouri

153. “Out of Gas” - The Case of Sky Metalwala - Bellevue, Washington

152. The Case of Jill Stuchenko, Cyntha Maas, Natasha Montgomery and Loren Leslie - With A Million Other Choices

151. The Case of Donna Jones - With A Million Other Choices

150. “Act Normal” - The Case of Amber Aiaz and Melissa Fu - Irvine, California

149. “Seven Hours” - The Case of the Luna Family - Phoenix, Arizona

148. “Under Investigation” - The Case of Benson Xiong - Wausau, Wisconsin

147. RETIRED AIR FORCE: Ronald Gene Simmons With Military Murder

146. “The Walk Home” - The Case of Martha Jean Lambert - Elkton, Florida.

145. “Murder on the #5 Train” - The Case of Marina Placensia - Denver, Colorado

144. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker - South Bloomingville, Ohio - The Confession [Part 2 of 2]

143. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker - South Bloomingville, Ohio - The Disappearance - [Part 1]

142. “I Snapped” - The Case of Shanteari Weems - Baltimore, Maryland

141. “Chop Shop” - The Case of Samuel Crawford - Stillwater, Oklahoma

140. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia Terrell - Davenport, Iowa - The Eyewitness [Part 3 of 3]

139. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia Terrell - Davenport, Iowa - The Murder [Part 2 of 3]

138. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia Terrell - Davenport, Iowa - The Disappearance [Part 1 of 3]

137. “The Son in Law” - The Case of Roosevelt and Martine Bernard - Broward County, Florida

136. "No One Believes We Have A Serial Killer" - The Case of Essie Jackson, Tonja Harry, Angela Anderson, Latanga Watts, & Lawauna Triplet - Portland, Oregon - [Part 2 of 2]

135. “No One Believes We Have A Serial Killer” - The Case of Essie Jackson, Tonja Harry, Angela Anderson, Latanga Watts, & Lawauna Triplet - Portland, Oregon

134. "Deadly Prank" - The Case of Daniel Hawkins, Drake Ruiz, and Jacob Ivascu - Corona, California

133. "The Root of All Evil" - The Case of Maria and John Granat Senior - Palos Park, Illinois

132. "Check Your Email" - The Case of Nadia Kajouji & Mark Drybrough

131. "Obsession" The Case of Miya Marcano - Orlando, Florida - [Part 2 of 2 - The Murder]

130. “Obsession” - The Case of Miya Marcano - Orlando, Florida - [Part 1 - The Disappearance]

129. “Locked In” - The Case of Lacey Fletcher - Slaughter, Louisiana

128. "Something is Wrong With That One.” - The Murder of Zell Howard - Newport News, Virginia

127: “The Pastor’s Wife” - The Murder of Anna “Karissa” Grandine - Toronto, Canada [Part 2 of 2]

126: “The Pastor’s Wife” - The Murder of Anna “Karissa” Grandine - Toronto, Canada - [Part 1 of 2]

125: “Into the Bush” - The Disappearance of Angie Fuller - Alice Springs, Australia

124: SUSPICIOUS DEATH: Emilie Morris with Crimeaholics

123: A Knock at the Door - The Murder of Cheryl Smith - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

122: [Utah] Elizabeth Salgado Pt. 1 with Big Mad True Crime

121: [Florida] HaLeigh Cummings with Big Mad True Crime

120: SAN ANTONIO: Andreen McDonald with Military Murder

119: “I’m No Pearl Fernandez” - The Case of Anthony Avalos - Lancaster, CA - [Part 2 of 2]