At approximately 5:00 p.m. on July 3, 1984, Alvin Freeman walked into the Rialto Restaurant on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, Michigan, and sat at a table. Includes an interview with Mike Kitchen, he responded to the siege and later retired as Ferndale's Chief of Police.  Written by Jessica Ann. Audio Production by Bill Bert. Get your episodes early and ad-free on PATREON #Michigan #murder #Ferndale #RoyalOak   

Siege at the Rialto

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Moira "Holly" Branagan was murdered in 1979. Her death was one of a series of tragedies that befell the Branagan family. We originally covered her case in 2017, but in the last 7 years there have been updates in the investigation.   Her case remains open and unsolved. If you have tips or information contact Bethlehem PA Police at 610-865-7000  Check out the  NBC 10 documentary on her case Check out our sponsor! FACTOR MEALS  use code ALREADYGONE50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your next while subscription is active!   Written by Nina Innsted, audio production by Bill Bert.

The murder of Holly Branagan - revisited

We're celebrating with coverage of two lesser known stories out of Oakland County, Michigan.   The Carnell Family Murder and the Murder of David Girardot.   Written by Nina Innsted, audio production by Bill Bert.   #murder #solved #Michigan 

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January, 2008 Jean Viken, a Wisconsin mother of four, vanished from her home. Jean was in the middle of a divorce from her husband at the time of her disappearance.  This episode includes an interview with Jean's sister, Jane. Check out our sponsor! FACTOR MEALS  use code ALREADYGONE50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your next while subscription is active!  Written by Jackie Jean and Nina Innsted. Audio production by Bill Bert. #murder #unsolved #Wisconsin 

The murder of Jean Viken

The murder of 19-year-old Stephen McAfee in March 2016. This concludes our coverage of his case.   A donation was made to Angels Voices Silenced No More on behalf of Stephen McAfee.   Written by Fern Bushnall. Audio Production by Bill Bert.  Check out my friends at the   Mortal Musings Podcast

The Murder of Stephen McAfee - Part Two

The murder of 19-year-old Stephen McAfee in March 2016.   Written by Fern Bushnall. Audio Production by Bill Bert.   Check out out sponsor - True Crime Podcast Training | Discover your true crime podcast career here.  

Siege at the Rialto

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