n this episode of Santana True Crime, author and creator Kelli Brink joins the show for a deep dive into some of America’s most puzzling unsolved cases. We unravel the mystery of DB Cooper and examine the brutal horror of the Villisca Axe Murders. Kelli also shares insight into her latest projects, including her compelling book Missing Persons Archives and her new true crime YouTube channel.

From infamous legends to forgotten missing persons, this episode explores the dark corners of crime that continue to haunt us.

📚 Check out Kelli Brink’s work wherever books are sold.

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In this gripping episode of Santana True Crime, guest host Allie Seibert sits down with Dr. David Hayes, a criminologist and professor, to dig into the complex world of crime and justice.

🔍 Topics include:

The challenges behind solving cold cases

Dr. Hayes’ expert insight into the JonBenét Ramsey investigation

How he would help select a jury for the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer trial

What it's really like to teach inside a prison

Whether you're into forensic psychology, true crime theories, or just want to understand the justice system from the inside — this episode is a must-watch.

🎙️ Santana True Crime is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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Author B.R. Bates joins Santana True Crime to unravel the chilling story of Leslie Allen Williams—a serial killer who terrorized Michigan in the 1990s. In this gripping episode, we dive into the psychological profile, the investigation, and how Williams eluded justice for so long. Hear firsthand from Bates, who’s researched the case extensively and written about its haunting legacy.

📺 Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Santana True Crime

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In this episode of Santana True Crime, we dive into the 1978 murder of Mary Burnett — a chilling case that rocked the quiet campus of UNC Asheville and has lingered in North Carolina’s criminal history ever since.

Based on the book “A Murder on Campus: The Professor, the Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case” by Brian and Cameron Santana, this episode explores the investigation, suspects, cover-ups, and the chilling parallels with other unsolved cases.

Was justice ever truly served? What secrets still remain buried?

🔎 Hosted by Cameron Santana and Allie Seibert

Guest Host-Dr. Brian Santana

www.BrianSantanaAuthor.com

IG:@truecrimeprofessor

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In this gripping episode of Santana True Crime, I sit down with the author of Watch Me Die, Dr Bill Kimberlin to dive deep into one of the most disturbing true crime stories you’ve never heard. The book chronicles the final days of a condemned killers on death row—but it’s more than just a confession. It’s a haunting exploration of justice, revenge, and the thin line between sanity and evil.

We talk about what inspired the author to write this chilling account, the research behind the book, and the emotional toll of documenting a killer’s final words. Whether you’ve read the book or are hearing about it for the first time, this episode will leave you with more questions than answers.

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🎙️ Episode Title: "The Wife He Tried to Erase"
Podcast: Santana True Crime

In this chilling episode of Santana True Crime, we uncover the twisted and tragic story of Ella Marple, a woman who was murdered by the one person she should have been able to trust—her husband. Determined to cover up the crime, he buried her under a false identity: Ellen White.

Based on the gripping book The Mysterious Mrs. White by Allie Seibert, this episode dives deep into a forgotten murder that took place in Fenton, Michigan, and the shocking deception that followed. How did her killer manage to keep the secret for so long? And why did the name "Ella Marple" nearly disappear from history?

🔎 Featuring vintage documents, expert commentary, and haunting historical photos, this episode uncovers the truth that someone desperately wanted buried forever.

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What happens when one man dives headfirst into the deadly heart of organized crime… and then goes even deeper? In this gripping episode, we sit down with Matt Pitcher, a former undercover officer who infiltrated the Greek mob in North Carolina—risking everything to bring down a criminal empire from the inside.

But Matt's story doesn’t end there.

After dismantling the mob, he was recruited for an even more dangerous mission: infiltrating a terrorist cell plotting a deadly bombing on U.S. soil. What he uncovered—and ultimately prevented—will leave you speechless.

If you love real undercover stories, high-stakes tension, and the courage of those who walk the line between justice and danger, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Subscribe, listen, and prepare to be blown away.

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With Dr. Brian Santana-author, Professor at North Carolina Wilmington and

In this gripping episode, former SBI Special Agent and current Chief of Police A.Z. Williams joins the show to discuss the tragic 1998 kidnapping and murder of 5-year-old Brittany Locklear, who was abducted from her bus stop near her family home. Despite years of investigative efforts, the case remains unsolved. Dr. Brian Santana also lends his expertise, providing in-depth research and analysis to shed new light on this heartbreaking mystery. Tune in as we explore the details, challenges, and ongoing quest for justice in Brittany Locklear’s case.

IG: @truecrimeprofessor

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In 1935, the body of seven-year-old Richard Streicher Jr. was found beneath a footbridge in Ypsilanti, Michigan—cleaned, staged, and partially frozen. His murder shocked the town, but within months, the case went cold. Nearly a century later, it remains unsolved.

In this episode, we revisit the quiet snowfall of that March afternoon, the frantic search that followed, and the uneasy details that still don’t quite add up. Who placed Richard beneath that bridge? And why has no one ever been held accountable?

Some stories are meant to stay hidden.
But some find their way back.
Welcome to the archives.

Bloodstained: Exploring Michigan's Darkest Murders Forgotten By Time
Householdhistory.com
Instagram: @allieinthearchives

Source for archival audio:
“Richard Streicher Jr. Gravestone Dedication Ceremony” (2016), available via YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDCKAVB6UMo

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Mica Miller, a 30-year-old woman from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died on April 27, 2024, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina, as confirmed by the Robeson County Medical Examiner. She was in the process of divorcing her husband, John-Paul “JP” Miller, a pastor at Solid Rock Church, amid allegations of abuse and coercive control. Mica had filed for divorce days before her death and reported to police that she feared for her life, claiming JP was abusive. Her sister, Sierra Francis, stated in an affidavit that Mica warned, “if I end up with a bullet in my head, it was not by me, it was JP.” 

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