Last week we spoke with Glynn Martin who told us about the murder of LAPD Detective Thomas Williams. Today, Courtney sat down with Det. Williams's daughter, Susan Snow, and spoke about what happened to her father that Halloween day in 1985 and how that impacted her life, and how she overcame that trauma. Her story is one of resilience and strength and Susan is truly a warrior looking to make a difference in people's life that struggle as she did.

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In today's chapter, Courtney sat down with Glynn Martin, retired detective and Executive Director of the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting fallen LAPD Officers' families. During the discussion, Glynn highlights his career as a detective and the risks Law Enforcement Officers face on and off duty. He also shed light on some of the officers who have lost their lives while off duty: Det. Thomas Williams, Detective Russell Kuster, Officer Juan Diaz, Officer Fernando Arroyos, and Officer Fred Early. These officers all lost their lives while off duty and it is a testament to how honorable they were and the loss is still felt years, and even decades, later.

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When Kenneth Nix met Judith Bailey after.4 failed marriages, he thought he finally had found the one. For 30 years, things were, seemingly great, until 2011 when they decided to file for divorce, and 5 years later, Judith would show her true colors that would come to a head in a devestating way.

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Ashley, M. (2023, November 21). DeaDLY Deception: Judith Nix shoots Ex-Husband, stages scene as suicide. Medium. https://medium.com/@truecrimemysteries/deadly-deception-judith-nix-shoots-ex-husband-stages-scene-as-suicide-ba05c1e98e3c Associated Press. (2016, March 23). Police: Oklahoma woman kills ex-husband, stages his death as suicide. KOCO News 5. https://www.koco.com/article/police-oklahoma-woman-kills-ex-husband-stages-his-death-as-suicide/4308987 Claridge, J. (n.d.). Rigor mortis and lividity. https://www.exploreforensics.co.uk/rigor-mortis-and-lividity.html Daxer, A. M. (2016, March 21). Kenneth Nix – Disability Day of Mourning. https://disability-memorial.org/kenneth-nix Farinas, S. A. (2016, March 25). Police: Wife kills husband and stages it as suicide. KTUL. https://ktul.com/news/local/wife-suspected-of-husbands-murder-and-staging-it-as-a-suicide Griffin, D. (2020, May 13). Police Release 911 Calls Of BA Woman Accused Of Staging Murder As Suicide. News on 6. https://www.newson6.com/story/5e3611722f69d76f6203b034/police-release-911-calls-of-ba-woman-accused-of-staging-murder-as-suicide Peripheral neuropathy. (n.d.). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/peripheral-neuropathy Smith, B. H. (2023, February 27). Woman Tries To Stage Her Ex-Husband’s Murder As A Suicide — How Was She Caught? Oxygen Official Site. https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/judith-nix-convicted-of-killing-husband-kenneth-snapped-recap Suspects identified in alleged staged BA suicide. (2016, March 23). 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa. https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/2-arrested-in-broken-arrow-after-woman-allegedly-stages-husbands-suicide The Associated Press. (2018, September 14). Oklahoma appeals court upholds murder conviction of woman. KOKH. https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-appeals-court-upholds-murder-conviction-of-woman Towner, M. (2016, March 24). Judith Nix accused of killing her ex-husband then staging his death as a suicide. Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3507942/Pictured-wife-accused-killing-ex-husband-staging-death-suicide.html Tulsa World 06 Apr 2017, page 13. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/911154513/?terms=Judith%20Nix&match=1 Tulsa World 11 Mar 2017, page 8. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/911203022/?terms=Judith%20Nix&match=1 Tulsa World 23 Mar 2016, page 10. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/911175943/?terms=Judith%20Nix&match=1

Everyone knows the story of Romeo and Juliet-star-crossed lovers from warring families who died for their love. This may not be that exact story, but it plays out in a very similar way

Jaswinder Sidhu grew up in a very wealthy, strict, traditional Sihk household in Maple Ridge Canada. She was encouraged to grow up to be a good wife and mother and bring honor to her family. But Jassi wanted independence and on a trip to Punjab, India, she meets the man of her dreams, a rickshaw driver named Mithu, and her family, when they find out, are furious. This was not a man that, in their eyes, would ever be good enough to be in their family, and they would do anything in their power to stop Jassi and Mithu from being together

B.C. mother, uncle face extradition in Sidhu killing. (2012, January 10). CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-mother-uncle-face-extradition-in-sidhu-killing-1.1141323Brown, D. L. (2003, October 1). After a marriage for love, a death for “Honor.” Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2003/10/01/after-a-marriage-for-love-a-death-for-honor/fb1b98fd-94e6-47d1-8f81-ce656c6b4e94/Case Study: Jessi Sidhu Murder-India. (2023). [Case Study]. Victoria University.Dailey, J. D., & Singh, R. N. (2016, August 3). Honor killing | Causes, Consequences & Solutions. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/honor-killingDawson, F. (2017, September 11). Jassi Sidhu: The tragedy of a forbidden love. Vancouversun. https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/jassi-sidhu-the-tragedy-of-a-forbidden-loveGarcha, N. (2021, November 7). Husband of B.C. woman Jassi Sidhu appears in court, faces his slain wife’s mother, uncle. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/8348635/husband-jassi-sidhu-court-faces-wifes-mother-uncle/#:~:text=Jassi%27s%20mother%2C%20Malkit%20Kaur%20Sidhu,year%2Dold%20Maple%20Ridge%20woman.Ghoussoub, M. (2017, September 22). Pair accused of masterminding killing in India almost extradited, but turned back in Toronto. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sidhu-murder-extradition-stalled-1.4302181India News, India News live and breaking news today | Hindustan Times. (n.d.). Hindustan Times. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-newsJassi murder-Jassi (Jaswinder) Kaur Sidhu was murdered on June 8, 2000. (n.d.). https://www.nriinternet.com/NRI_Murdered/INDIA/A_Z/J/Jassi/2007.htmJaswinder Sidhu’s mom, uncle granted judicial review of extradition order to India. (2016, February 26). CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jaswinder-sidhu-extradition-india-slaying-1.3465863Koul, S. (n.d.). The murder of Jaswinder Sidhu and the ‘Honour Killing’ problem | Hazlitt. Hazlitt. https://hazlitt.net/blog/murder-jaswinder-sidhu-and-honour-killing-problemLand of the Pure: The Khalistan Movement in India - Hindu American Foundation. (2023, October 9). Hindu American Foundation. https://www.hinduamerican.org/issues/land-of-pure-khalistanMurder of Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu (Honour Killing). (2007, March 12). PorchlightCanada for the Missing and Unidentified. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/porchlightcanada/murder-of-jaswinder-kaur-sidhu-honour-killing-t1751.htmlRCMP visit Jassi’s husband | South Asian Post | Indo Canadian newspaper - Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal. (n.d.). https://www.southasianpost.com/article/2838-rcmp-visit-jassis-husband.htmlSCOC will hear appeal to have suspects extradited in Jassi Sidhu “honour killing” case from B.C. (2016, August 11). CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jassi-sidhu-honour-killing-punjab-bc-rickshaw-driver-love-1.3716427Sikh terrorism in the struggle for Khalistan | Office of Justice Programs. (n.d.). https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/sikh-terrorism-struggle-khalistanSupreme Court says woman and brother should be extradited to India in “honour killing” case. (2017, September 8). CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/extradition-india-1.4280430The Indian Caste system: explained - set free. (2023, May 18). Set Free. https://www.setfreealliance.org/indian-caste-system-explained/Timeline: The murder of Jassi Sidhu. (2019, June 19). CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jassi-sidhu-murder-timeline-1.5080493Waleed. (2023, September 3). Her mother hired hitman to kill her - Crime Tales - Medium. Medium. https://medium.com/crimetales/her-mother-hired-hitman-to-kill-her-53758c800283

Lucy Letby, The Lainz Angels of Death, Kristen Gilbert, and Michael Swango. All of these people have two things in common. They are all former. medical professionals and they are all killers.

In today's chapter, Courtney had the honor of sitting down with Bruce Sackman, former Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division, Northeast Field Office who began his career investigating crimes in VA hospitals such as fraud and narcotics crimes, until he got a call about a doctor killing patients in a VA Hospital. Dr. Michael Swango. Bruce sat down and told us all about the investigation and how he and his team spent years digging up all of Swango's secrets as he traveled to other hospitals as far as Zimbabwe taking more lives until they could finally bring him up on charges.

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On today's chapter, we delve into the perplexing case of Patrick Alford Jr., a young boy whose disappearance has left investigators and his loved ones searching for answers.
Patrick Alford Jr., a bright and energetic seven-year-old, went missing without a trace from his foster home in Brooklyn, New York, on January 22, 2010. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance raised numerous questions and generated widespread media attention.
Join us as we explore the timeline leading up to Patrick's disappearance, shedding light on the events that unfolded in the days and weeks prior. We'll discuss the frantic search efforts by law enforcement, the community, and Patrick's family, who were desperate for his safe return.
Throughout the episode, we'll examine the various theories and possible explanations surrounding Patrick's disappearance. Was he abducted? Did he run away, seeking refuge from a troubled past? Or could there be something more sinister at play? Furthermore, we will shed light on the impact Patrick's disappearance has had on his family and the ongoing efforts to bring him home.
Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as we explore the disappearance of Patrick Alford Jr., piecing together the available evidence and shining a spotlight on a case that continues to puzzle investigators and captivate the public's attention

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An fbi field office in your area: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices
New York City Police Department: 1–800–577–8477
There is currently a $13,000 and up to $250,000 reward from Crime Stoppers and NYPD on information leading to the return of Patrick. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Patrick is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577..

Admin. (2023, January 30). The Disappearance of Patrick Alford - Disappeared. Disappeared. https://disappearedblog.com/patrick-alford/Bey, T. (2007, February 1). Phencyclidine intoxication and adverse effects: A clinical and pharmacological review of an illicit drug. PubMed Central (PMC). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2859735/Maura Grunlund, [email protected]. (2023, January 23). NYPD sketch shows how Staten Island boy Patrick Alford would look today, 13 years after he vanished. Silive. https://www.silive.com/crime-safety/2023/01/nypd-sketch-shows-how-staten-island-boy-patrick-alford-would-look-today-13-years-after-he-vanished.htmlMurphy, M. (2022, January 21). The Missing: A dozen years after he vanished in foster care, Patrick Alford’s case still haunts investigators. Pix11. Retrieved October 29, 2023, from https://pix11.com/news/themissing/the-missing-a-dozen-years-after-he-vanished-in-foster-care-patrick-alfords-case-still-haunts-investigators/Patrick Kennedy Alford Jr. – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/patrick-kennedy-alford-jrPodcast, J. H.-. M. F. (2023, October 17). Patrick Alford, Jr.: Don’t Answer the Phone. A Nearly 14 Year Grim Mystery that Spans from NY to Puerto Rico| Case 17. Medium. https://medium.com/@themissingfound/patrick-alford-jr-dont-answer-the-phone-i-want-to-go-home-mommy-case-17-52b70197d86aSeen At 11: Four Years Later Search For Missing Boy, Patrick Alford, May Be Heating Up. (2014, February 25). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/seen-at-11-four-years-later-search-for-missing-boy-patrick-alford-may-be-heating-up/USCOURTS-nyed-1_10-cV-04661-3.pdf. (n.d.). https://drive.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-nyed-1_10-cv-04661/pdf/USCOURTS-nyed-1_10-cv-04661-3.pdfVanished, V. F. O. T. (2022, December 31). New York City Arrested An Innocent Mother In The Disappearance Of Her Son: And He Is Still Missing. NewsBreak Original. https://original.newsbreak.com/@the-vivid-faces-of-the-vanished-1590506/2874805789231-new-york-city-arrested-an-innocent-mother-in-the-disappearance-of-her-son-and-he-is-still-missingWhat is ADHD? (n.d.). https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd

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In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Rachel Good, which occurred exactly 20 years ago.Through meticulous research we aim to shed light on the perplexing circumstances surrounding Rachel Good's disappearance. Join us as we explore the intricate details, potential leads, and unanswered questions surrounding this haunting case. Our goal is to provide a thought-provoking analysis that encourages you to form your own theories and contribute to the ongoing search for truth and justice.

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