The Chalkline

In the 1990s America was in a hailstorm of media frenzies left and right. Day Time Talk Shows were at their ultimate trash high and America was eating it up. However, this week Helen is going to tell you a case in which trash tv may have gone way too far.

***DISCLAIMER: This episode includes violence against someone who is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and as we will obviously do our best to tell his story as we do all stories, it may be triggering to hear certain parts.***

Sources for this episode:

Netflix Documentary: Trial By Media: Talk Show Murder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJaPB8GzwGY

The year is 1981 in Skidmore, Missouri and it’s exactly what you’d picture when thinking about the midwest. Corn fields, endless land, and a population of 437. This week Sherry is going to walk you through how 60 of those residents stuck together and covered up the murder of the town bully.

***TW: We briefly discuss sexual assault of young children.***

Sources for this episode:

BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime

S3 E5 The Strange Killing of Ken Rex McElroy

https://people.com/archive/to-the-killer-of-her-least-favorite-son-skidmore-mo-says-a-long-silent-thank-you-vol-16-no-11/

The book Sherry referenced:

We don’t even know how to preface this case. America dubs them the thrill killing couple, and before you think Bonnie and Clyde– let us stop you. These two people are the most pathetic comparison to Bonnie and Clyde that the world has ever known, they are not even close. This week we discuss Erika Sifrit (Bozo 1) and Benjamin Sifrit (Bozo 2). You guys are going to want to hear all about their delusions, weird fascination over Hooters memorabilia (yes that Hooters), and how they thought they could get away with the murder of Joshua Ford and Martha Margene "Geney" Crutchley.

Sources for this episode:

Forensic Files S13 E47: Dirty Little Secret

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARjspbX-TrM

This week we dive into everything the Delphi Police Department have been doing to find this POS!! Helen walks us through potential suspects, we get into some theories, and you know she’s gonna tell you everything about the latest update. Hopefully we are one step closer to bringing justice to Abigail Williams, and Liberty German. Don't forget to listen to Part 1 that we released last week.

If you have ANY tips for the Delphi Police Department please…

Email: [email protected]

or Visit: https://www.in.gov/isp/crime-reporting/delphi-homicide-investigation/

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/liberty-german

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/abigail-williams

and, the TipLine is (765) 822-3535

In the interest of confidentiality, email is the preferred way to send in tips!

Sources for this episode:

IndyStar article

https://fox59.com/news/what-indiana-state-police-are-saying-about-kegan-kline-anthony_shots-and-the-delphi-murder-investigation/

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/delphi-girls-murdered/indiana-state-police-response-statement-anthony-shots-kegan-kline-delphi-abby-williams-libby-german-case-murder/531-e2c548be-bb73-4ae9-8026-cb44d38aba77

https://www.actus-reus.com/delphi-timeline

https://www.wrtv.com/delphi-timeline-the-search-for-libby-abbys-killer

https://cbs4indy.com/the-delphi-murders-an-interactive-timeline/

https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/indiana-delphi-seekinginfo-042419.mp4/view

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/liberty-german

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/abigail-williams

Hey guys…don’t be alarmed!! We know it's not Thursday, but we still wanted to gift you guys with a little Christmas special about, arguably, the most unsolved crime. As a little thank you for being patient with our posting, we discuss 20/20’s special on JonBenét Ramsey. Enjoy! From our family to yours, have a happy holidays <3

Sources for this episode:

ABC 20/20 S43 E10 The List: Who Killed JonBenét?

You guys know this case, we know this case, and your mother knows this case. But have you guys been keeping up? You guys. The Delphi case may have just gotten the break we’ve been waiting for, and we are here to deliver it straight to you. If you haven’t heard of it yet, then you’re in the perfect place. We are talking about the murder of Abigail Williams, and Liberty German.

Sources for this episode:

IndyStar article

https://fox59.com/news/what-indiana-state-police-are-saying-about-kegan-kline-anthony_shots-and-the-delphi-murder-investigation/

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/delphi-girls-murdered/indiana-state-police-response-statement-anthony-shots-kegan-kline-delphi-abby-williams-libby-german-case-murder/531-e2c548be-bb73-4ae9-8026-cb44d38aba77

https://www.actus-reus.com/delphi-timeline

https://www.wrtv.com/delphi-timeline-the-search-for-libby-abbys-killer

https://cbs4indy.com/the-delphi-murders-an-interactive-timeline/

At the beginning of the season we brought you the tragedy that was the assassination of our beloved John F Kennedy. The Kennedy’s were known for a lot. Robert F. Kennedy was Attorney General, and Jaqueline Kennedy, JFK’s wife was America’s truest sweetheart. But there are some dark stories tied to the Kennedy family, and today we will get into them. We are talking about the murder of Martha Moxley.

Sources for this episode:

https://www.nytimes.com/article/skakel-moxley-murder-case.html

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/martha-moxley-murder-diary-killer-48-hours/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-killed-martha-moxley/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grvJwB4GJhI

Dr Todd Grande

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/article/skakel-moxley-murder-case.amp.html

When officers receive two calls about the same murder, its a little weird. The fact that the second call was made only 2 minutes after the first, is strange. But when both men claim to have been in the house and both found the victim dead, it's just a little too coincidental for me. But, we know this for sure. Someone is definitely lying, someone is definitely getting locked up, and Helen is definitely going to say “who is this b****” to every suspect I mention.

Sources for this episode:

Forensic Files: Flower Power

https://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/supreme-court/1993/c9-92-522-2.html

Awareness:

https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/stalking/

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-stalked/

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/safety-tips/safety-tips-stalking-victims

The town of Brembate di Sopra is just 1 hour north of Milan. It is small and quaint and is known for being beautiful and peaceful. Until it was shaken to its very core one day in November 2010. A beautiful and talented girl goes missing, and the case would turn out to be one of Italy’s biggest and most expensive manhunts in its history.

Sources for this episode:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/08/-sp-the-murder-that-has-obsessed-italy

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

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30776772/

https://forensictales.com/murder-of-yara-gambirasio/

Nantes, France is a large city thats known for being peaceful and quiet; everyone goes to church on Sundays, theres a residential neighborhood in the middle of town, and it's just chill vibes all around. That is until a neighbor’s suspicion launches an investigation into one of the most horrific crimes to ever come out of Nantes. To this day people still take a pause when they think about the Dupont de Ligonnès murders.

Sources for this episode:

Unsolved Mysteries: House of Terror on Netflix

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dupont_de_Ligonn%C3%A8s_murders_and_disappearance