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In this episode, I will dive into everyone's worst nightmare; a completely random murder.  Melissa, 35, was found murdered and on fire on January 21st, 2013 by her scheduled dog walker. Melissa was a beloved and hard-working pediatrician, so police had no leads and scratched their heads as to why someone would commit such a violent crime. Surveillance footage of the area revealed an unlikely suspect. With cutting edge technology, police were able to identify their suspect and solve this case. Join me as I walk you through Melissa's story.

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https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders/post/episode-5-the-random-murder-of-melissa-ketunuti

Resources for this episode include the following:

http://ketunuti.blogspot.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhp2egY2UGk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h-gD55IjxM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elz--ou8l3w

https://www.sudinfo.be/art/648576/article/regions/centre/actualite/2013-01-23/melissa-ketunuti-une-pediatre-d-origine-belge-etranglee-et-brulee-a-philadelp

https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20130127_Mentor_recalls_Ketunuti_s_selfless_nature.html

https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20130128_Exclusive__Portrait_of_an_accused_killer.html

https://www.stanforddaily.com/2013/01/29/melissa-ketunuti-m-d-06-violently-murdered-in-philadelphia/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3080549/Exterminator-convicted-slaying-Philadelphia-doctor.html

https://kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/time-running-out-convicted-exterminator-jason-smiths-murder-appeal

https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150514_Jury_in_strangling_of_CHOP_doctor_asks_to_see_evidence.html

http://www.stanfordmedicine.com/news/all-news/2013/02/friends-colleagues-remember-melissa-ketunuti-07.html

https://www.amherst.edu/amherst-story/magazine/in_memory/memorialgiving/stories

https://www.thedp.com/article/2013/04/alleged-killer-of-grad-student-melissa-ketunuti-appears-in-court-for-first-time

Jessica Ridgeway was 10 years old when she was abducted and murdered by 17 year old Austin Sigg on October 5th 2012. This crime was especially brutal so discretion is advised. 

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Mike Bullinger is still missing, and presumed to be the murderer of Cheryl Baker, Nadja Medley, and Payton Medley.

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https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders/post/the-three-acts-of-mike-bullinger

Resources for this case include the following:

With a smile that went from ear to ear, and a shaggy medium length haircut, it was hard to miss a guy like Jay Polhill. This happy-go-lucky Photography student from Columbia College in Chicago had no idea that his life would be cut short by following his passion.

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https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders/post/jaypolhill

Resources for this episode include the following:

Sweeney, Annie. Jay Polhill's death is a mystery spanning 20 miles,18 months. (Aug 22, 2011). Chicago Tribune.

Zekman, Pam. Family Offers $10K Rewards To Solve Mystery of Student's Death. (Oct 17,2011).CBS Chicago.

Miller, Carlin. Jay Polhill, Missing Columbia College Student: Friends & Family Reach Out to Internet for Help ( March 4, 2010) CBS News Chicago.

New clues in alleged 'Smiley Face Killer' murders. (July 22, 2019). Fox 32 News Chicago.

Footprints At The River's Edge. (Aug 10 2011).

Jay Polhill Obituary.(March 5 2010). The Journal-Standard.

In a small village, two people fell in love and started a romance in 1997 that would end in tragedy just 5 years later.  

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Chat with me on Twitter or Instagram @ModernMurdersTo view the transcript for this episode which includes pictures related to the case, please visit:

https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders/post/the-7-victims-of-nikolay-soltys

Resources for this episode include the following:

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

https://www.nei.org/resources/fact-sheets/chernobyl-accident-and-its-consequences

Dixon, Robyn. Glionna, John. "A Lifetime Punctuated by Violence". (Aug 31, 2001). Los Angeles Times.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-aug-31-mn-40551-story.html

Brown, Mareva. Martineau, Pamela. Stanton, Sam. "Rampage's roots remain a mystery". (Aug 26, 2001). Sacramento Bee.

https://web.archive.org/web/20030115074018/http:/classic.sacbee.com:80/news/news/old/local03_20010826.html

Martin, Mark. "Some Say he was a bully, but others saw 'a good man'". (Aug 31, 2001). SF Gate

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/PROFILE-Nikolay-Soltys-Neighbors-describe-the-2882438.php

Makhnonos, Maryna. "Residents of Ternopil region town mourn victims of Sacramento murders". (Sept 16, 2001). The Ukrainian Weekly.

http://www.ukrweekly.com/archive/2001/The_Ukrainian_Weekly_2001-37.pdf  

"California 'knife man' charged". (Sept 5, 2001). BBC News.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/1526034.stm

Bailey, Eric. "Accused Mass Killer Found Dead in Cell". (Feb 14, 2002). Los Angeles Times.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-feb-14-me-soltys14-story.html

The Associated Press. "Murder suspect's 3-year-old son discovered dead". (Aug 22, 2001). The Berkeley Daily Planet.

http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2001-08-22/article/6419?headline=Murder-suspect-s-3-year-old-son-discovered-dead--The-Associated-Press

Internet Crime Archives by Antonio Mendoza

http://www.mayhem.net/Crime/soltys.html