The case of Carol Ryan, an unsolved murder in Upstate New York, remains a chilling and perplexing mystery. In 1996, Carol Ryan, a 42-year-old woman from Eastwood, New York, was discovered unconscious after suffering severe injuries from a firework explosion. Authorities believe she may have been intentionally targeted, as the device used was a commercial-grade firework, which suggests a deliberate and brutal attack. The investigation has yielded few leads, and despite efforts from law enforcement and the public, no one has been arrested or charged in connection with her death. Carol Ryan’s case stands as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in seemingly ordinary places.

If you have any information about Carol Ryan’s case, contact the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office at 315-435-3051. To submit an anonymous tip, text TIPONON and your tip to 847411.

Sources: 
Firecracker 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/firecracker-the-murder-of-carol-ryan/id1715319542

Last Seen Alive: Carol Ryan 

https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/a-possible-suspect-in-a-27-year-old-cold-case/

https://kimparr.medium.com/my-theory-of-the-murder-of-carol-ryan-5dbfb2fe9448

https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/detectives-still-trying-to-find-carol-ryans-killer-25-years-after-her-brutal-death/?ipid=promo-link-block1

https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2023/11/why-theres-a-sliver-of-chance-carol-ryans-murder-could-be-solved-after-27-years-firecracker-ep-6.html

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In this gripping Part 3 episode, we dive into the chilling 1996 murder of 2 beloved high school cheerleaders from Dryden, New York. Sarah Hajney and Jennifer Bolduc.

The tragic loss of 2 young lives that would forever alter this town that is referred to by many as The Village of the Damned. Even in such a close-knit community, you never quite know who is living next door.


Sources:
The Cheerleaders: A True Story About a Five-Year-String of Murders, Accidents, and Suicide in a Small New York Town (The Stacks Readers Series) by E. Jean Carroll 

https://watch.plex.tv/watch/show/village-of-the-damned-1/season/1/episode/5?uri=provider%3A%2F%2Ftv.plex.provider.vod%2Flibrary%2Fmetadata%2F658377d7dfcbddb6e05694d9

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ny-supreme-court/1409922.html

https://www.syracuse.com/news/2017/12/upstate_ny_towns_bloody_past_in_the_spotlight_of_new_tv_series_residents_upset.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1996/11/03/nyregion/man-charged-in-killings-of-2-girls-is-found-hanged-in-cell.html

https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-stacks-the-searing-story-of-how-murder-stalked-a-tiny-new-york-town/

https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=osw19990916-01.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN----------

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In this chilling PART 2 episode, we dive deep into the mysterious town of Dryden, NY. The town, known for its eerie atmosphere and unexplained events, becomes the center of attention again when two-year-old Aliza May Bush vanishes without a trace one fateful evening. Despite an exhaustive search, the child’s disappearance reveals a web of lies.

But the story doesn't end there. The town’s beloved football coach, Stephen Starr, a man who had been the heart of the local high school football team for years, is brutally murdered by his daughter’s ex-boyfriend. The dark legacy that has haunted Dryden, NY for years is still not finished.

Sources:
https://casetext.com/case/people-v-lane-69

https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA175420048&sid=sitemap&v=2.1&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w&userGroupName=nysl_oweb&isGeoAuthType=true&aty=geo

https://watch.plex.tv/show/village-of-the-damned-1/season/1/episode/2

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ny-supreme-court/1430895.html

https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-third-department/2004/2004-02450.html

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Happy Holidays Residue listeners! As a special holiday treat, I would like to introduce you to my lovely podcasting friends, Mandy & Avery. I totally dig their podcast, Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes. I know you will love them, too!  Give these two bad ass ladies a listen and a follow! 

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"In this gripping episode, we delve into the gruesome homicide of Shelby Tracy Tom, a case that has haunted Vancouver, BC, for years. Join us as we explore the chilling details and uncover the unsettling truths behind this unsolved mystery that has left the community in shock. --- Creep it real, Mandy & Avery Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes Podcast"

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In this chilling Part 1 episode, we dive into the tragic and haunting case of the Harris family whose lives were brutally cut short on December 22nd, 1989. The small, tight-knit community of Dryden, NY was shaken to its core when the bodies of 39-year-old Warren Harris, his wife 41-year-old Dodie, daughter 15-year-old Shelby, and son 11-year-old Marc were found in their home just days before Christmas. 

For decades after this Christmas crime, Dryden, NY has been referred to as the Village of the Damned. But, for the people who call it home, this portrayal feels like a slap in the face. To the locals, Dryden is more than just a small, quiet … cursed town. The horrific murders of the Harris Family on December 22nd, 1989 were only the beginning of a series of tragic events to strike this small town. 

Sources:
https://watch.plex.tv/watch/show/village-of-the-damned-1/season/1?uri=provider%3A%2F%2Ftv.plex.provider.vod%2Flibrary%2Fmetadata%2F658377d5dfcbddb6e05694d5

https://truecrimediscussions.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-harris-family-murders.html?m=1

https://cnycentral.com/news/local/gallery/community-reacts-to-ruling-on-kinge-video?photo=1

https://ithacavoice.org/2015/03/remembering-dark-days-dryden/

https://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2017/11/28/dryden-officials-offended-new-docuseries-murders-80-s-90-s/902852001/

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

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It was Christmas night 2003 in the town of Nampa, Idaho. 83 year-old Bob Young and his 73 year-old wife, Idella Young, were set to enjoy a nice quiet Christmas dinner alone in their home. After hearing a knock on their front door, the elderly couple would allow a monster into their home that holiday night. A case that investigators would stop at nothing to solve. Years go by with no suspects and no leads. Persistence pays off when detectives look back on the case with fresh eyes. A killer was always lurking in the background.

Sources:
Homicide For The Holidays: Season 2, Episode 3: Christmas Mourning 

https://www.ktvb.com/article/home/man-who-killed-nampa-couple-in-2003-gets-life-in-prison/277-364575779

https://www.idahopress.com/news/crime_courts/crime/roberts-gets-life-term/article_9945c2c0-33e8-11df-a9e7-001cc4c002e0.html

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11808544/robert-craig-young#:~:text=They%20both%20had%20their%20real,to%20their%20church%20and%20community.

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This week on Residue we explore the eerie world of songs that were inspired by true crime cases. This episode features songs by Sarah McLachlan, Nirvana, Sherman Kelly, and Boomtown Rats. You might be surprised by the real story behind the songs you’ve been humming all these years. 

SOURCES:
https://americansongwriter.com/the-unhealthy-fan-obsessions-that-inspired-sarah-mclachlans-possession/

https://www.treblezine.com/sarah-mclachlan-possession-fame-dark-side/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polly_(Nirvana_song)

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/story-songs/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Elementary_School_shooting_(San_Diego)

https://thebigboardblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/26/this-is-not-a-love-song/

https://vinyldialogues.com/VinylDialoguesBlog/the-traumatic-experience-that-inspired-the-hit-dancing-in-the-moonlight/

https://americansongwriter.com/meaning-behind-dancing-in-the-moonlight/

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_incredibly_disturbing_real-life_story_behind_nirvanas_polly-134482

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pktAYAk-q1c

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tragic-events-led-to-nirvana-song-polly/

https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CENYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5PkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5160,21359

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_in_the_Moonlight#:~:text=%22Dancing%20in%20the%20Moonlight%22%20is,on%20the%20Billboard%20Hot%20100.

https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-and-tragic-kidnapping-behind-one-of-nirvanas-darkest-songs-polly/

Dancing In The Moonlight written by Sherman Kelly 

Polly written by Kurt Cobain/Nirvana 

18 and Life by Skid Row

I Don’t Like Mondays by Boomtown Rats

Possession by Sarah McLachlan 

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In 1999, a Jericho, NY homeowner finds a 55-gallon barrel in the crawlspace of his home. The barrel contained the remains of a pregnant woman in her late 20’s. The woman’s purse was at the bottom of the barrel, and inside was a little phone book that would contain all of the answers to this nightmare. Detectives will follow a string of clues that would lead them to a small retirement community in Boca Raton, Florida where they would come face to face with a monster.

Sources:
Buried In The Backyard, S1, Ep3: Lady In A Barrel 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-clue-in-the-drum/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/justice-story-mystery-mummified-woman-211600125.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEKpNYGBLpWbyE-DRegp1BajELy7xCgDeIVTsM6q2x-fuADdWt0X9BnJtLxqzoQvI6z_XfiF8rH25tbWOrPzW1vQHwu0LmybOxOlVMVncRR3F6I8nHUFnpNTpt9XEyEsg3KZONVdC2L-XxveNNU8dWn_7dd8Vsma3oJar4gaD9p6

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In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving 1995, a 911 call was placed in Fairfax County, Virginia. Michael Lee had just returned home from a night out to find his neighbor, Elizabeth Harper, running towards him in his yard. Her house was on fire, and she just jumped from a second story window to escape the flames. Her elderly mother and 2 children, Anne (20) and Matt (18), could still be inside. After fire investigators search the home, they find the body of Anne Harper. But, it appeared that Anne had been bludgeoned with a rolling pin and stabbed with a kitchen knife. Who did this to Anne Harper on what was supposed to be a day of thankfulness and gratitude? The Harper's appeared to be a loving family on the outside, but we don't always know what is going on behind closed doors. 


Sources:
Homicide For The Holidays: Season 5, Ep. 4 

https://annajourney.com/essays/the-goliath-jazz/

https://www.fracturedfairfax.com/Matthew_B._Harper.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1998/11/23/victims-words-may-be-used-in-murder-trial/f35edbf5-18d5-4a89-9818-47ec50d70e92/

https://blog.geetauniversity.edu.in/the-fascinating-world-of-forensic-podiatry-solving-crimes-from-the-ground-up/

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One fateful night at a casino led to a search for answers for 25-year-old Shannon Sanderson's family. On the night of April 18th, 1996, Shannon Sanderson dropped her 3 children off at her ex-in-law's house. She was on her way to the Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. Her husband, Robert Sanderson, decided to stay home at the last minute. Shannon was alone at the casino, but she was winning big! She returned to pick up her kids around 4:45am. But, only Shannon's car would be found in the driveway. Her ex-father-in-law said he heard Shannon arguing in the driveway before she went missing. Who is to blame for Shannon's disappearance? Could it be her husband? Her ex-husband? Her ex-boyfriend? Or, could it be something more evil than anyone could ever imagine?


Sources:
Murdered By Morning: Season 1, Ep. 9 

https://casetext.com/case/state-v-powers-62

https://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/014/powersgl%5B1%5D.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pubUOFat56c

https://www.oxygen.com/murdered-by-morning/season-1/episode-9/videos/detectives-believed-gerald-powers-was-on-his-way-to

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