This week we are discussing the case of 21-year-old schoolteacher Edith Maxwell from rural Virginia who was accused of killing her father, Trigg. The prosecution charged her with first-degree murder, but Edith claimed she acted in self-defense. The case became a nationwide media sensation, sparking widespread public interest and debate.

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In this episode, we are discussing the mysterious disappearance of Bob Wykel, a retired sheet metal worker from Washington with a passion for restoring classic cars. In February 1996, Bob went to check out a Ford Thunderbird he was interested in purchasing, but he never returned. The only person known to have been with him at the time was the man who helped facilitate the deal. Years later, this man was convicted of murdering Bob, but Bob’s body was never found. 

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Sources:

1. https://www.doc.wa.gov/information/inmate-search/default.aspx

2. Myron’s warrant https://drive.google.com/file/d/19dnPQbtYIR-AkBV-yX_BaqneL1tOGH7x/view?usp=sharing 

3. Myron’s probable cause https://drive.google.com/file/d/1deRCx5GVuw4f0ndiSY1hqbXxtSFWamRw/view?usp=sharing

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This week we are discussing the tragic murder of 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck, who vanished after attending a Halloween party in a small Michigan town in October 2014. Her disappearance shocked the close-knit community and led to a months-long search that ended with heartbreaking revelations.

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This week we are discussing the disappearance of former Marine, Bryan “Vladek” Hasel, and his family’s desperate search to locate him. 

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1. Hernández Caraballo, Lillian M. “Deputies looking…” NSM Today. 26 November 2021.

2. “Find Bryan “Vladek” Hasel.” Facebook Group.

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4. Moore Russell, Tiffany. “Estate of BRYAN…” Orange County Court Records Search. 30 March 2023.

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11. Interview and conversations with Jodi and Bethany

12. Clarifying questions email

This week, we are discussing the story of Todd Stermer, who was tragically killed in a fire under circumstances that initially seemed accidental but soon raised unsettling questions. Was it a tragic accident, or was something more sinister at play?

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1. https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2023/03/testimony-allowed-in-retrial-of-michigan-woman-convicted-of-killing-husband-appeals-court-rules.html

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12. https://www.wtkr.com/us-news/crime/retrial-set-for-woman-accused-of-beating-burning-running-over-husband 

In this week's episode, we unravel the tragic story of Jason Bass, a young man fatally stabbed in a Rhode Island road rage incident that quickly turned into a case of mistaken identity. 

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Sources:

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1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162955309/jason_k-bass

2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/440298736/

3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/440612842/?match=1&terms=jason%20k.%20bass

4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1020844228/?match=1&terms=jason%20bass%20adam%20emery

5. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091014/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1994/09/25/a-leap-of-fate/00f97615-edb2-48e4-add4-ecff04bd4170/?utm_term=.a606e91eee72 

6. https://www.newspapers.com/image/848793401/?match=1&terms=jason%20bass%20adam%20emery

7. https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-vanished-couple-sh/89635564/

8. https://www.newspapers.com/image/546875315/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjU0Njg3NTMxNSwiaWF0IjoxNzMwNzc0MDkzLCJleHAiOjE3MzA4NjA0OTN9.cM6946jvRLNYZIFtCiRD975hDNZDeCRIFs0C6-pq8iI

9. https://www.newspapers.com/image/533055797/?clipping_id=89634909&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjUzMzA1NTc5NywiaWF0IjoxNzMwNzc0MDk1LCJleHAiOjE3MzA4NjA0OTV9.NHicGnu54UjIGVc3SrpJ0FSIes6wosFLq2maOoeMmR0

10. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-police-ri-bones-not/89635817/

11. https://www.wpri.com/news/crime/fbi-still-looking-for-ri-convicted-killer-who-vanished-in-1993/

12. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/when-adam-lost-the-taillight-of-his-tbird-things-got-bad-then-they-got-worse-a-truthisstrangerthanfiction-story-keith-botsford-reports-1396426.html

13. https://web.archive.org/web/20160502095603/http://wpri.com/2016/04/28/after-26-years-murder-victims-family-still-asking-wheres-adam-emery/

14. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/wanted-by-fbi-man-in-murder-case-who-may-be-in-florida/

15. https://unsolved.com/gallery/adam-emery/

16. https://www.newportthisweek.com/articles/the-mysterious-case-of-adam-emery/

17. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/dead-or-alive-ris-most-infamous-mystery-still-unsolved/

18. https://turnto10.com/news/local/30th-anniversary-of-jason-bass-killing-renews-interest-in-adam-emery-case

19. https://ucr.fbi.gov/wanted/murders/adam-c.-emery/@@poster.pdf 

This week we’re discussing the tragic murder of Charlotte Waites, a beloved mother whose life was cut short in a case that shocked her community. The investigation unfolds with unexpected twists and the relentless pursuit of justice, revealing the hidden truths behind this heartbreaking story.

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Sources:

1. https://www.wsfa.com/story/5676217/tearful-tale-from-a-daughter-juror-dismissed-attorney-on-the-floor-graphic-photos-in-lanett-murder-trial/

2. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/what-is-atrial-fibrillation-afib-or-af

3. https://ecf.almd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2010cv0295-15

4. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13312159/charlotte-waites#view-photo=27340473

5. https://www.wtvm.com/story/5714084/former-lanett-city-councilman-guilty-in-wifes-murder/

6. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/11277648/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/visions-victim-inspire-murder-accusation/#.XhQWq9ZKg1I

7. https://www.foxnews.com/printer_friendly_wires/2006Nov21/0,4675,PoliticalWhodunit,00.html

8. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187055955/barry-clark-waites#view-photo=165882788

9. https://www.wtvm.com/story/5841699/former-mayor-gets-40-years-for-murdering-wife/

10. https://www.wsfa.com/story/5838756/update-former-lanett-city-councilman-gets-his-sentence-for-murder-of-his-wife/

11. https://www.wtvm.com/story/5681079/murder-suspect-barry-waites-back-in-court/

12. https://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/DA/20061121/Sports/603226092/GT

13. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8YM0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=xacEAAAAIBAJ&dq=charlotte%20waites%20murder&pg=6707%2C2046334

14. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZJYnAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9acEAAAAIBAJ&dq=charlotte%20waites%20murder&pg=6627%2C3255220

15. https://www.martindale.com/birmingham/alabama/james-w-parkman-iii-27901-a/

16. https://cochranfirm.com/legal-legends/

17. https://www.newspapers.com/image/260973626/?terms=charlotte%2Bwaites

18. https://www.newspapers.com/image/537075862/?terms=barry%2Bwaites

19. https://www.newspapers.com/image/537076269/?terms=barry%2Bwaites

20. https://www.newspapers.com/image/261575619/?terms=barry%2Bwaites

21. https://www.newspapers.com/image/261575641

22. https://www.newspapers.com/image/537098561/?terms=barry%2Bwaites

23. https://www.newspapers.com/image/261676934/?terms=barry%2Bwaites

24. https://www.newspapers.com/image/571407338/?terms=barry%2Bwaites

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26. https://www.newspapers.com/image/262646400/?terms=barry%2Bwaites

27. Nightmare Next Door, Season 7 Episode 5 “Cruel Intentions”

In September 2020, Andra  "Andee" Adams was tragically killed in Seattle, Washington, after being run over by her boyfriend.  While mounting questions surround her death, no charges have been filed, and her family continues to fight for accountability and answers.

Research by Haley Gray. Research assistance by Whitney St. Andre. Thank you to Lilith, Andee's Mom, for your help with this episode. 

For more information about domestic violence awareness month including resources for survivors, supporters, and ways to give back, including joining us and Navigating Advocacy Podcast in our Survivor's Bag Drive, check out momsandmysteries.com/dva. 

If you want to learn more about Andee’s story, you can follow Lilith’s TikTok, “Justice for Andra Adams”, and join her Facebook group, “In loving memory of Andra Adams”.

Canadian Resources:

• Sheltersafe.ca: Provides information and a clickable map to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support.

• iHEAL app: A free, private and secure app to help Canadian women who have experienced abuse from a current or past partner to find personalized ways to stay safe and be well.

• For Indigenous people, Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

International Resource: 

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

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Sources: 

1. Interrogation Video with Dustin Ballard

2. Seattle Police Department Incident report 2020-271402

3. LF King County Medical Examiners Report

4. Summary of Investigation from OPA

5. Seattle Fire Department Incident Report F200093711

6. Body Cam footage

7. Justice for Andra TikTok

8. Phone Interview with Kaylee Hance

9. Body Cam Footage -with eyewitness statement

10. Don’s phone call to law enforcement

11. Footage of Dustin Walking

12. Interview with Lilith

In October 2021, Meghan Kiefer was brutally stabbed 54 times by her ex-boyfriend outside her Long Island home. In May 2023, he was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, following his attempted flight to North Carolina after the crime.

Special thanks to Meghan’s Mom, Bevin, for sharing her story and the important work she is doing to raise awareness about domestic violence. You can join the facebook group Meggie’s Voice to learn more. 

You can also make a donation to Meghan's Memorial fund here. 

Research by Haley Gray. Research assistance by Sheryl Bartleman and Whitney St. Andre

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Sources:

1. Kandel, Jason, Law & Crime, “Ex-con sentenced to life in prison…”, June 1, 2023 

2. Kalmbacher, Colin, Law & Crime, “Upstate New York Man Charged…”, October 26, 2021

3. Gusoff, Carolyn, CBS New York, “Kason Parker Arrested…”, October 25, 2021

4. Parpan, Grant, Newsday, “Albany man pleads guilty…”, May 2, 2023 

5. Parpan, Grant, Newsday, “No apologies at sentencing”, June 1, 2023

6. Casetext, Part of Thomson Reuters, Parker v. State, CV 22-2097, May 1, 2023

7. Llanes, Bevin, Break the Silence, “Meghan Kiefer” 

8. Supreme Court of the State of New York, The People of the State of New York against Kason G. Parker, May 1, 2023. Attached.

9. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Press Release, “Albany Man Pleads Guilty…”, May 2, 2023

10. Interview with Bevin