Sidetrack Sleuth

By Jessica Bishop

I’m Jessica — a lifelong true crime enthusiast with a curious mind, a lot of opinions, and a tendency to get sidetracked. Every week, I walk you through a fascinating case and the stories behind it

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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

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December 12, 2022 Amy Bishop
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Hi sleuths!

This episode is twisty and it covers Jessica's favorite... the grey area!

Tell us what you think

https://abcnews.go.com/US/murders-texas-town-connected-convicted-killer-maintains-innocence/story?id=80564869

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45min
November 25, 2022 We are back but our audio is MEHHHHHH
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SLLLLEEEUUUTTTHHHHHSSSS

We recording in person for the first time and there is an echo. I gave it my ALL and many hours... It was can it or give it to you like this.

We will BE BETTER!!!

This case is a good though, please try to listen :)

Georgetown Texas Family Annihilator turned good?????
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45min
October 07, 2021 Two Stories/ Kelly Peters/Matthew Shepard
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Hi, I don't know when we will be back again but are doing our best!

The first story is a wild ride full of PTA drama

The second story is Matthew Sheppard's story

https://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-framed/
https://www.matthewshepard.org/
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1h 16min
August 12, 2021 Episode 34: Denise Huskins//Victim F
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Hi Sleuths, this story is wild and sad and frustrating. We want you to listen to the podcast but then go buy Denise's book, Victim F

https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/denise-huskins-called-the-real-life-gone-girl-gets-apology-from-police

https://www.cnn.com/2015/09/18/us/california-denise-huskins-kidnapping-claim-vallejo/index.html

2020 Episode: Taken
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58min
August 05, 2021 Episode 33: ELIZABETH IS THE STORYTELLER! Pinkerton Detective Agency
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Hiiii Sleuths! Elizabeth is BACK! She came back STRONG telling us all about the Pinkerton Detective Agency. There are lots of modern references that will make you feel cool that you know them. It's a must listen! Also, it was a late night recording so there is some laughter.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinkerton_(detective_agency)#Homestead_Strike
https://pinkerton.com/our-story/history
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-pinkertons
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/pinkertons/
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/11/18306654/take-two-rockstar-red-dead-redemption-2-pinkerton-trademark-lawsuit-voluntarily-dismissed
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/james-agency/
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/who-were-the-pinkertons
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pinkertons-maim-frank-and-jesse-james-mother

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51min
July 29, 2021 Episode 32: Colleen Shipman's story/ Bishop's back
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Hi Sleuths! Jessica and Elizabeth miss each other SO much but parenting, working and sleuthing makes for a busy life. Bishop joins us again because recording with someone who lives with you is easier at this point in our life. WE WILL REUNITE.

This story is a sensational one. You have probably heard about it but do you know it all? Collen Shipman was attacked at the Orlando airport.... by an astronaut? What in the actual...

https://www.biography.com/news/lisa-nowak-lucy-in-the-sky

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

Slideshow: An exclusive look inside the Astronaut Love ...
https://abcnews.go.com › TheLaw › slideshow › slidesho...

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1h 11min
July 22, 2021 Episode 31: Elizabeth's husband guests/Ed Kemper
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Hiiii Sleuths! This episode is something special. Not only did Brad guest, he actually did the story telling. Can someone tell Bishop to pull it together? Brad told us about Ed Kemper, he is a special kind of awful. Give it a listen!

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

https://www.amazon.com/Kemper-Inside-Mind-Serial-Killer/dp/B07K4S8Y5X/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=kemper+on+kemper&qid=1626016818&s=instant-video&sr=1-4

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/edmund-kemper

https://www.iheart.com/content/2017-10-24-the-voice-behind-many-bestselling-books-on-tape-is-actually-a-serial-killer/

https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kemper-edmund.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcSRuzmuBo0

Preview YouTube video Ed Kemper Interview (1984)
Ed Kemper Interview (1984)

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1h 12min
July 09, 2021 Episode 30: Jessica's husband guest hosts / Daniel Holtzclaw
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Hi Sleuths! This episode is a really sad one and hard to hear. Jessica is the story teller and her husband Bishop is the co-host.

These women are strong and told their story. We take that seriously.

Timeline: Daniel Holtzclaw allegations | News | enidnews.com
https://www.enidnews.com › news › timeline-daniel-holtz...

Timeline of the Investigation against DANIEL Holtzclaw
https://www.holtzclawtrial.com › timeline-investigation
https://abcnews.go.com/US/oklahoma-city-cop-spending-263-years-prison-rape/story?id=38517467
Timeline of the Investigation against DANIEL Holtzclaw
https://www.holtzclawtrial.com › timeline-investigation

Daniel Holtzclaw, The Cop Charged With Sexually Assaulting ...
https://www.glamour.com › story › daniel-holtzclaw-trial

https://www.enidnews.com/news/local_news/updated-scotus-declines-to-review-lower-court-ruling-against-daniel-holtzclaw/article_b8b48656-6217-11ea-a467-2f03a3d752e8.html

Daniel Holtzclaw: lawsuit claims police 'covered up' sexual ...
https://www.theguardian.com › us-news › mar › daniel-...

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The 13 Women Who Accused A Cop Of Sexual Assault, In ...
https://www.buzzfeednews.com › article › jtes › daniel-ho...

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1h 2min
June 24, 2021 Episode 29: Tamla Horsford
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Hi Sleuths, welcome back! This week Jessica tells the story of the tragic death of Tamla Horsford. There is discussion of racism and police misconduct here.

Below are the sources Jessica used - give them a read.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0iCOt8rw9g

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tamla-horsford-death-georgia-1026889/

Death of Tamla Horsford - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Death_of_Tamla_Hors...
Authorities reopen investigation into mysterious death of ...
https://www.revolt.tv › tamla-horsford-case-reopened
Tamla Horsford: Six Things To Know About The Mysterious ...
https://www.vibe.com › Features › Lists
https://justicefortam.org/
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1h 18min
June 10, 2021 The Menendez Brothers
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Hi Sleuths! Elizabeth takes us through the complicated case of the Menendez Brothers. It's a wild ride!

https://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/1990/10/dunne199010
https://abcnews.go.com/US/menendez-brothers-burst-tears-emotional-prison-reunion-decades/story?id=54281350
https://www.the-sun.com/news/2685142/menendez-brothers-tiktok-documentary-hulu-abc-2020/
https://www.hulu.com/series/the-menendez-murders-erik-tells-all-ec3de270-4b58-498a-9992-51bdb20b7f67
https://www.hulu.com/series/truth-and-lies-the-menendez-brothers-290bae53-966c-4136-80fa-c3b3de8d58a1

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1h 19min

FAQs about Sidetrack Sleuth:

How many episodes does Sidetrack Sleuth have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.