Authors: Gabrielle Hickman and Ellie Miller

Description: In this episode, we discuss the case of JonBenét Ramsey. Because her case was so highly publicized, almost everyone has heard about her death and the various theories surrounding it. While there is a lot to cover regarding that aspect, something that is not discussed often is the media’s interference with the investigation and how they terrorized the people involved, including her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, her 9-year old brother, and detectives working on the case. They also spread rumors about the case itself, distracting investigators from actual leads. The most unfortunate part of it all was that little to none of the articles or media covering the case focused on remembering JonBenét. This innocent young girl lost her life, and all people want to hear about is the gore and outlandish theories. This podcast aims to change that narrative and remind people to monitor their media consumption, especially regarding cases that have real victims who deserve respect, just like JonBenét. 

Sources: 

Mile Higher Spotify Podcast: Ex-Deputy DA on JonBenét Ramsey Case Tells Us Why Her Parents Weren’t Charged & How He Thinks DNA May Solve This Case

https://www.biography.com/crime/jonbenet-ramseyLinks to an external site. 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/da-opens-cleared-ramsey-family-jonbenets-murder/story?id=43106426#:~:text=John%20and%20Patsy%20Ramsey%20were,prosecutors%20by%20exonerating%20the%20familyLinks to an external site.. 

https://www.bustle.com/articles/184091-what-does-burke-ramsey-think-of-the-case-of-jonbenet-ramsey-hes-spoken-about-media-coverageLinks to an external site. 

https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/ramsey/epilogue_12.htmlLinks to an external site. 

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-sep-28-ca-27182-story.htmlLinks to an external site. 

https://www.csmonitor.com/1997/0124/012497.opin.opin.4.htmlLinks to an external site. 

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/jonbenet-ramsey-police-boulder-trujillo-b2240693.htmlLinks to an external site. 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/boulder-police-officers-including-jonbenet-ramsey-investigator-disciplined-failing-investigate-casesLinks to an external site. 

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/who-killed-jonbenet-ramsey-8-possible-suspects-129125/the-town-drifter-129341/?sub_action=logged_inLinks to an external site. 

Authors: Bryson Bodo and Riishiu

L'Affaire Kardashian: Le vol de Kim Kardashian. This podcast talks about Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery in 2016. How her exciting Paris Fashion Week trip turned into her worst nightmare. We discuss how the internet took this robbery to another level. Everyone was so caught up in entertainment, forgetting that she is also a human and went through a traumatic incident. 

Sources:

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/10/solving-kim-kardashian-west-paris-robberyLinks to an external site.

https://people.com/tv/kim-kardashian-robbery-questions-answered/Links to an external site.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/10/04/kim-kardashian-robbery-heres-everything-we-know-and-dont-know/Links to an external site.

https://www.thecut.com/2016/10/conspiracy-theories-about-why-kim-kardashian-was-robbed.htmlLinks to an external site.

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/10/03/kim-kardashian-robbed-fabricated/Links to an external site.

Authors: Cecelia Leffler & Madison Malito

Description: In this episode we will cover the case of Denise Huskins' kidnapping. On March 23, 2015 Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn's home was broken into. Denise was then kidnapped, sedated, and brought to an unknown location. Throughout this episode, we will explain the details of the case, different people's perspectives, as well as the effects the media coverage has on those involved. This case taught us to expect the unexpected!!

Sources:

American Nightmare: True Story Behind Netflix Docuseries | TIMELinks to an external site. 

‘American Nightmare:’ What you need to know about Netflix’s latest true crime hit | CNNLinks to an external site. 

American Nightmare review – the woman who went through hell … then got blamed for it | Television | The GuardianLinks to an external site. 

Watch American Nightmare | Netflix Official SiteLinks to an external site. 

Soundtrap - Make music onlineLinks to an external site. (background audio) 

Authors: Harrison Pittle and Madeline Lally

In this episode, we cover a foreign hazing case taking place at the Catholic University of Leuven in Leuven, Belgium. In 2018, 20-year-old Sanda Dia made the decision to join a prestigious fraternity in order to make helpful connections with the elites. His recruitment took a deadly turn during his initiation period. Follow us as we delve into Sanda Dia’s twisted “baptism” at the hands of the Reuzegom fraternity and the injustice that followed.

The Brussels Times

https://www.brusselstimes.com/522943/deadly-hazing-trial-all-18-reuzegom-members-avoid-prison-over-sanda-dia-deathLinks to an external site.

https://www.brusselstimes.com/555534/the-last-rites-for-student-hazingLinks to an external site.

University of Northern Iowa

https://scholarworks.uni.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3865&context=grpLinks to an external site.

The Fierberg National Law Group

https://tfnlgroup.com/practice-areas/hazing-lawyers/is-hazing-illegal/#:~:text=The%20Legal%20Landscape-,Is%20hazing%20illegal%3F,state%20to%20pass%20such%20legislation.Links to an external site. 

American Heart Association

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/how-much-sodium-should-i-eat-per-dayLinks to an external site. 

Rotten Mango

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHgqjsqYNJE&t=2461sLinks to an external site. 

Aljazeera

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/1/12/why-did-a-black-student-die-after-a-belgian-fraternity-hazingLinks to an external site. 

Baker McKenzie Law Firm

https://resourcehub.bakermckenzie.com/en/resources/fighting-domestic-violence/europe/belgium/topics/1legal-provisionsLinks to an external site. 

Legal Database

http://legaldb.freemedia.at/legal-database/belgium/Links to an external site. 

Politico

https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-hottest-youtube-star-acid-nathan-vandergunst-justice-freedom-of-speech/Links to an external site. 

Music: 

Ivan Fidrovskiy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c37esLwHkxoLinks to an external site.

Foggy Background

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DmHf3cGY1g&t=234sLinks to an external site.

Authors: Olivia Vance and Sabina Johnson

In 1912, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar disappeared during a family fishing trip in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Eight months later, little Bobby Dunbar was found...or was he? In a case that spans over 92 years, there are discrepancies, theories, and wavering maternal instincts. Throughout this episode, we will be diving into the accuracy of the theories and how even one small detail could have changed everything. 

Sources:

Barclay, Shelly. “What Happened to Bobby Dunbar?” Historic Mysteries, 17 March 2012, https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteriesLinks to an external site./bobby-dunbar/747/. Accessed 22 February 2024.

Blust, Tonya. “The Disappearance of Bobby Dunbar.” Historic True Crime, 16 October 2016, http://www.historictruecrime.com/the-disappearance-of-bobby-dunbar/. Accessed 22 February 2024.

Breed, Allen G. “Family Sleuth Wavers in Solving 92-Year Mystery.” Los Angeles Times, 1 February 2004, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-feb-01-adna-bobby1-story.html. Accessed 22 February 2024.

Tirosh, Gur. “Who was Bobby Dunbar? A Century-Old Case Finally Solved.” History By Day, https://historybyday.com/human-stories/who-was-bobby-dunbar-a-century-old-case-finally-solved/?br_t=ed. Accessed 22 February 2024.

Music: Unsolved by Torus unsolved - Uppbeat SearchLinks to an external site.

Authors: Tamia Hall and Giovanni Tripi

On July 2nd, 1966, three young women mysteriously disappeared from the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park. Now, 58 years later, this case remains unsolved. In this episode we will tell you the story of Renee Bruhl (19), Patricia Blough (19), and Ann Miller (21), exploring some of the absurd theories that were come up to explain the disappearances of these young women. At the same time, we will comment on the negative influence that suggestion and opinion can have on cold cases. 

Thank you for tuning in, we hope you enjoy!

Sources: 

https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/happened-three-young-sunbathers-disappeared-indiana-dunes-state-park-5-rcna69110Links to an external site.

https://charleyproject.org/case/renee-bruhlLinks to an external site.

https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/young-women-lostLinks to an external site. 

https://www.chicagotribune.com/1987/06/21/without-a-trace-3/Links to an external site. 

Sound Credits:

https://freesound.org/people/prosounder/sounds/32727/Links to an external site. 

Authors: Authors: Kat Ross, Valeria Vidal-Jimenez, and Kearsey Gween

In this episode, we discuss how photography has influenced our perception of victims of crime with a focus on Emmett Till. The fourteen-year-old Black child’s murder at the hands of white men was highly publicized. Images of his brutalized body were included in the press. Many people were polarized by said images, including those involved in the budding civil rights movement. We elaborate on his case, investigate the origins and ethics of photography as assistance in criminal cases and as awareness, and explain Emmett's legacy.

Sources:

History  - https://www.history.com/news/a-look-back-at-the-crime-scene-photos-that-changed-how-murder-is-documentedLinks to an external site.

History - https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/emmett-till-1Links to an external site.

MoMA - https://www.moma.org/collection/terms/photography/photography-as-witnessLinks to an external site.

USA Today - https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2017/01/30/the-blood-of-emmett-till-timothy-b-tyson-book-review/97058060/Links to an external site.

FBI - https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/emmett-tillLinks to an external site.

Photography Course - https://photographycourse.net/ethics-in-photography/Links to an external site.

Time (Youtube) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V6ffUUEvaMLinks to an external site.

PBS - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/emmett-impact-emmett-tills-murder/Links to an external site.

Smithsonian - https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/emmett-tills-death-inspired-movementLinks to an external site.

National Museum of African American History and Culture - Emmett Till's Death Inspired a Movement | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu)Links to an external site.

U.S. National Park Service - Birth of the Civil Rights Movement, 1941-1954 - Civil Rights (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)Links to an external site.

Authors: Grace Beck and Sophia Cartellone

On January 15th, 1978, Ted Bundy broke into the Chi Omega fraternity house at Florida State University. Come with us as we will be taking a deep dive into the murders, attacks, and the survivors from this time. As well, the downfall of Ted Bundy and what led him to death. 

Links:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/chi-omega-survivor-ted-bundy-murders-asleep-evil/story?id=60894306Links to an external site.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/remembering-kimberly-leach-12-ted-bundys-victim-world/story?id=60912704Links to an external site.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/ted-bundy-survivor-reveals-what-saved-her-serial-killers-sorority-house-rampageLinks to an external site.

https://www.ketv.com/article/ted-bundy-guilty-sorority-sisters-killing-this-day-in-history/44626309Links to an external site.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ted-bundy-serial-killer-survivor-stories/Links to an external site.

Music by:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpJx-MJvIWQDXFEw5u80nogLinks to an external site. 

Authors: Julia Hartman & Aasya Savage

In this episode, we will dive deep into the case of Frank Abagnale Jr. who was merely 16 years old when committing his first crime. He then began to move on to commit crimes all over the world with a trail of crimes overseas in twenty-six countries. His other crimes include check fraud and impersonation of white-collar professionals. Since prison, Frank has turned his life around and now prevents others from being victims of similar crimes. We hope you enjoy listening to our episode!

Works Cited 

“---.” Biography, 28 Dec. 2023, www.biography.com/crime/frank-abagnaleLinks to an external site.. 

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FedScoop. “Frank Abagnale - FedTalks 2013.” YouTube, 20 June 2013,www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJIc16aqpO8Links to an external site..

“Frank Abagnale.” Biography, 28 Dec. 2023, www.biography.com/crime/frank-abagnaleLinks to an external site..

Lunawat, Rajat. “How Did Abagnale Jr. Steal Millions Just by Writing Bank Checks?” Science ABC, 19 Oct. 2023, www.scienceabc.com/social-science/what-is-a-cashiers-check-definition-safety.htmlLinks to an external site.. 

Lynch, Patrick. “Catch Me if You Can: The Real Story of Frank Abagnale, Jr.” History Collection, 19 Oct. 2021, historycollection.com/catch-can-real-story-frank-abagnale-jrLinks to an external site.. 

Redirecting. 11 Oct. 2020, www.google.com/url?q=https://artcrimearchive.net/2020/10/11/frank-abagnale-con-man/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1708550333579371&usg=AOvVaw2_FxBDD209A1tFMEMxpOeCLinks to an external site..

Authors: Kylie McColloch and Shannon Rohrer

In this episode, we will be discussing the events of Casey Anthony's trial. As we follow Casey's web of lies that leads us to the discovery of her missing daughter, Caylee, we uncover the details about her childhood leading up to the murder, as well as the events of the trial. Although the case remains unsolved as of today, the media is quick to make its presence known, shaping the views of the world and forming stereotypes. We hope you enjoy listening!

Here is a link to our sources used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OdSzhmhUHrsnawGajD90Gvasm9hIgokHcsUsyIrO8EU/edit