This Halloween brings you all treats, it’s no trick! In our second new episode of the week, Emily tells the tale of an infamous murder at her alma mater, Oregon State University. Could a notorious and “handsome” serial killer make an appearance? We’ll also get kinda spooky with several stories of local hauntings. For additional information visit this week’s MITR blog.

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This week’s promo is from Women and Crime. Join doctors Amy and Meghan, two criminologists who tell the stories of women who have been victims of crime, those who have committed crimes, and those involved in the criminal justice system.

Sources

Barometer - Hunting at Sackett Hall | Oregon State Library - Where’s? Waldo | KVAL 13 - I truly believe | The Gazette Times - The Haunts of OSU | haunted OC - Types of Hauntings | Fandom - Death Echo | Kevin Sullivan - The Bundy Murders | Kevin Sullivan - The Trail of Ted Bundy | Wikipedia - Ted Bundy | Oregon Live - Mom there’s a ghost in my dorm room |

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This Halloween brings you all treats, it’s no trick! In this week’s first of TWO all-new episodes, Alisha tells us tales from a few of Oregon’s mental health institutions. Not only stories of the abuse and horrors experienced by the clients, but in honor of Halloween, she’ll be sharing her own encounter with a possible ghost and other paranormal tales that seem to accompany these types of facilities.

For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.

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This week’s promo is from Crimes & Consequences. Join Talia and Tonya as they discuss the terrifying and gruesome details of some of the most fascinating cases from all over the world.

Cover art by Danielle Denham @thePDXphotographer 2015

Sources

That Oregon Life - The Fairview Training Center | Haunted Rooms - Haunted Places |

Oregon Live - Molly Daly Lost for Decades | Embryo - Oregon State Board Eugenics | OPB - Eugenics in the Shadow of Fairview | YouTube - Brother Seeking Sister | YouTube - Voices From Fairview | YouTube - In Our Care | PubMed - The Descriptive Epidemiology of Unnatural Deaths at Oregon State's Institutions | OPB - Coming Home Oregon Fairview  | Jeff Dwyer- Ghost Hunter's Guide to Portland and the Oregon Coast

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Since 1849 there have been 110 executions in Washington State. In recent years, capital punishment was abolished in the state, however, not in time to save the lives of the three men we’ll discuss today. In today’s case, Emily tells you the events that resulted in the three most recent executions in Washington State. Three men who were deemed too monstrous to keep their lives; one child rapist, one violent repeat offender and one torturer. 

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The promo this week is from Luminol a true crime podcast that mixes comedy and in depth research. Give them a listen and don’t forget to follow them on IG @luminolpod 

Sources

Case Law - State v. Sagastegui | Columbia County Review - Three family members of victims | The Lewiston Tribune - Convicted child-killer granted death wish | The Seattle Times - Sagastegui Put to Death | Washington State Department of Corrections - Capital Punishment | Case Law - State v. Elledge | Longview Daily News - State Prepares for Elledge Execution | Serial Dispatches - Elledge | The Spokesman-Review - Other condemned men not going without a fight | Longview Daily News - Judge Bars Lawyers from Interviewing | Justia - Cal Coburn Brown | Murderpedia - Cal Coburn Brown | Clark Prosecutor - Cal Coburn Brown | Seattle Times- Killer on Death Row 16 Years is Executed | Wikipedia - List of people executed in Washington

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Systemic racism might be a new term for a lot of people, but today we’re going to dive into the judicial side of it. In this episode, Alisha will hold our hands through Oregon’s historically racist laws, but this time it’s to celebrate their undoing! By revisiting the infamous murders of a couple caught up in the Portland mob, we’ll learn about racist roots as to why this law was created in the first place, the lives it affected for nearly a century and how its being overturned will continue to affect Oregonians that are in the appeal process. 

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This week’s promo is from Military Murder Podcast. Margo a true crime junkie who researches shocking military murder stories that people can’t believe are true. Check them out today and don’t forget to give them a follow on IG @militarymurderpodcast  or on FB @militarytruecrime

Sources

Willamette Week - Oregon Convictions are thrown into doubt | OPB - US Supreme court ruling Oregon Nonunanimous Jury Verdictsruled | Oregon Encyclopedia - Non Unanimous Jury Law | Oregon Live - Pacific Northwest News | Offbeat Oregon - Jimmy Walker Gangland Murder | Case Text - State v Silverman | The Skanner - ACLU OJRC Fight For Unanimous Felony Convictions | Bridgeliner - Forget What You Learned From Law Order | Oregon Live - Did Black Defendant Get Fair | OPB - Oregon Supreme Court Non Unanimous Jury Verdict

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Three-year-old Karly Sheehan was being abused. Despite multiple investigations into her home life and several people who loved her trying to intervene, her young life was stolen from her. In today’s episode, Emily will describe what happened to little Karly. Joining us in the episode is Karen Spears Zacharias, the author of Karly Sheehan: True Crime Story Behind Karly’s Law. Her book offers a unique perspective from someone who was very close to the Sheehan family.

If you want to show your support for little Karly and help other kids who need us, please consider donating to ABC House or a similar child advocacy center in your area.

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Interview with Karen Spears Zacharias 07.31.2020 | Public Court Records for Benton County Court Case #CM0520645, State of Oregon vs. Shawn Wesley Field | Karen Spears Zacharias - Karly Sheehan: True Crime Story Behind Karly’s Law | Researcher paper by John E. Baughman | Representative Gelser - Karly’s Law (part 1) | Representative Gelser - Karly’s Law (part 2) | Oregon Live - House Endorses Karly’s Law | Oregon Department of Justice - Karly’s Law | Gazette Times - Karly’s Nightmare | Gazette Times - Field’s Child Testifies | Gazette Times - Testimony in field Trial Reviewals Frantic Call | FindLaw - State v. Shawn Wesley Field | Democrat Herald - Man Sentenced | Gazette Times - Expert Girl Died of Blows to Head | Gazette Times - Man Charged in Toddler Death | Democrat Herald - Man Sentenced to 46 years in Beating Death of Child | East Oregonion - Karly’s Legacy| Corvallis Gazette Times - A Toddler’s Last Days | Democrat-Herald - Prosecutors say abuse was part of scheme | Statesmen Journal - Bill to Strengthen Karly’s Law | Oregon Department of Human Services - 2009 Child Welfare Data Book |

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Lately, it has felt that every day brings new tragedy and heartbreak. The loss of lives from civilians standing up to racists and white supremacists is nothing new; it has been going on for generations before us. It’s just that now we can watch it unfold live in the palm of our hands. 

Today’s story is one of those heartbreaks. The story of citizens that wanted to stand up for what is right and were met with hate and death. When Demetria Hester, Micah Fletcher, Rick Best, and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche stood up against a coward, they had no idea that for some, their lives would change. For others, it would end.  

For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.

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This week’s promos are from…

Murderific a true crime podcast that brings stories of serial killers, mass murders, family annihilations, and the missing and unsolved. Follow on IG @murderificpodcast 

Always Time for True Crime has you covered for lesser known cases of murder, missing person cases and serial killers. Check them out! IG @alwaystimefortruecrime Twitter @ATFTCPodcast

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APTA - Public Transportation Facts | Wikipedia - Max Light Rail |

Oregon Live - Prosecution Makes Closing Arguments in Max Stabbings |

KGW - Who is Jeremy Christian | KOIN - Jeremy Christian's Police Records Go Back 20 Years |

Buzzfeed News - These are the Victims of the Portland Train Stabbing Attack |

Oregon Live - Max Attack Victim Criticizes | Lit Hub - Portland Train Attack Survivors Destinee Mangum and Walia Mohamed Speak Out | The Oregonian - Woman Who Held MAX Stabbing Victim Before he Died Shares His Last Moments | The Oregonian - Prosecutor describes Portland MAX Train Stabbing as it Unfolded | The Oregonian - Cell Phone Footage Shows Good Samaritan Helping Stabbing Victims | Patch - Complicated Story George Elwood Tschaggeny

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In a span of three months, dozens of crimes took place along the west coast’s Interstate Five. What was seemingly multiple culprits committing burglary, rape, and murder turned out to be just one man. Law enforcement agencies worked together to share information and with the help of numerous witnesses they put together at least over 20 sketches of the face of a man dubbed the “I-5 Bandit”, a man who would eventually be known as the “I-5 Killer”.

For additional information, images, and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.

This week’s promos are from…

Washed Away, a podcast hosted by Ashley Smith that breathes new life into Washington state’s cold cases. Subscribe today so you don’t miss the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @washedawaypod 

Strictly Stalking, each week hosts Jaimie and Jake dive into unique stalking cases, interviewing stalking survivors, advocates, and experts Subscribe and following on IG @strictlystalkingpod and Twitter @stalkingpodcast

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Derrick and Roxanne Duehren were living their dream life just outside Portland, Oregon in 1996 until a mysterious fire in the garage would take her life and leave all eyes on her husband Derrick. 

In today’s episode Alisha will tell us the story of 34 year old Roxanne Duehren; how her murder, presumed to be a closed case, may leave some feeling a lack of justice. Emily will share a little bit about the history of fire science. As a special treat, MITR is joined by our delightful friends from the podcast Forensic Myles to discuss everything about this case!

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This week’s promos are from…

They Will Kill, a true crime podcast hosted by sisters, Courtney and Sadie Eck, who are ravenous consumers of all things murder-y. Give them a follow on IG FB and Twitter @theywillkill and don’t forget to subscribe!

Strictly Stalking, each week hosts Jaimie and Jake dive into unique stalking cases, interviewing stalking survivors, advocates, and experts Subscribe and following on IG @strictlystalkingpod and Twitter @stalkingpodcast

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Forensic Files - season 11 episode 39 | Findagrave.com - Roxanne Marie Duehren | Duerhren Murder Trial | Duerhen.com | Riverview Place Apartments | My Appliances Service - Gas Dryer vs Electric Dryer | | Science Learn - What is Fire | ABA Journal - Long Held Beliefs About Arson Science | PBS - How Arson Investigation Has Changed | Crime Reads - On the New Science and Past Mistakes of Fire Investigation | Tucson.com - court Tuscon Man Wrongly Jailed | Britanica.com - Scientific Method 

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Today’s episode will introduce you to a sadistic monster who masqueraded as a good samaritan and a loving mother. She hid over 10 years of torture abuse behind the closed doors of a cute little house nestled in a tiny rural town. Plug your headphones in and come meet the mother you never wish you had. Check out the episode blog for photos! 

Special guest psychologist Dr. Joni Jonston will join Emily to chat all about Michelle Knotek and why it’s probably not the best idea to let her out of prison. Don’t forget to check out Dr. Joni’s YouTube series Unmasking a Murderer and her blog on Psychology Today, The Human Equation. 

For images and sources for this episode, please check out the Murder in the Rain blog.

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Introducing the Murder in the Rain One-year anniversary extravaganza! We'll take a walk down memory lane to give an inside look at what went into each episode, additional thoughts, and things we learned along the way. Don't worry, there are lots of bloopers for your listening pleasure!

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