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In this episode we talk with Stan and Scott, two of Deborah's  brothers about her relationship with her husband Donald McKneely, what Deborah told Scott the day before she disappeared, and why the Rockdale Sheriff's Department hasn't been able to solve this case.

On January 29, 1991, the very day Deborah McKneely was supposed to sign divorce papers to end her 20 year marriage to Donald McKneely, this mother of 2 young sons went missing from her home in Rockdale, Georgia.  Foul play was suspected, and her husband, Donald was publicly named a suspect by the Rockdale Sheriff's Department.

if you know anything about the disappearance of of Deborah McKneely, please contact the Rockdale Sheriff’s office at770-918-6700 or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-597-8477.

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Music: Stange Detective by Harumachi  

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On January 29, 1991, the very day Deborah McKneely was supposed to sign divorce papers to end her 20 year marriage to Donald McKneely, this mother of 2 young sons went missing from her home in Rockdale, Georgia.  Foul play was suspected, and her husband, Donald was publicly named a suspect by the Rockdale Sheriff's Department. Join us as we discuss the evidence in the case and learn why Detective Dawes has little doubt that Deborah's disappearance is the result of a domestic homicide.

If you would like to suggest a discussion topic, email me at [email protected] or visit my website at truecrimepi.com.

Music: Stange Detective by Harumachi  

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Welcome to Behind the Badge!
On Jan. 13, 1972, in Marietta, Georgia, nine-year-old Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Randall was abducted from a laundromat across the street from her home, raped, and killed.   Not long after, Deborah's case went cold and the evidence was lost. 

42 years later in 2014,  Detective Dawes, lead investigator at the Cobb County Cold Case Unit, agreed to take a look at her case.  The team was able to locate  the lost evidence and test it for DNA. In 2015, the perpetrator's complete DNA profile was entered into CODIS, but there wasn't a match. 

It took another 8 years  for Deborah's killer to be identified.  Listen to Every Case Is Solvable- Deborah Lynn Randall to find out how,  after 51 years, this case was finally solved. 

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Jayson Blair, host of Silver Linings Handbook Podcast, invited me to talk with him about my passion for True Crime and Cold Case Advocacy.  Jayson has a way of inspiring his guests to dig deep and share the personal stories that connect us to one another. 
I hope you enjoy the episode.

Listen to The Silver Linings Handbook Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. 

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I am excited to share the Behind the Badge series with my loyal True Crime PI listeners.  In Behind the Badge, Detective Dawes and I dive into the world of cold cases, drawing from his 35 years of experience and my insatiable desire to uncover the truth.  From the intricate process of piecing together evidence to the adrenaline pumping thrill of finally catching the bad guys, we'll explore it all.

So, whether you're a seasoned sleuth or just a curious listener, get ready for an unforgettable ride as we embark on this journey together. Welcome to Behind the Badge!

If you would like to suggest a discussion topic, email me at [email protected] or visit my website at truecrimepi.com.

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I had the pleasure to participate in the Atlanta Podcast Meet Up and talk with amazing true crime podcasters about why they do what they do!  Facilitated by Jayson Blair, host of Silver Linings Handbook Podcast, this discussion dives deep into the hearts of some of your favorite podcasters. 

Nina Innsted - Already Gone 
Brandon Hall - Music City 911 
Robert Parmer - The Broken System Podcast 
Jason Ursy - Santa Maybe, a Criminal 
Jayson Blair - Silver Linings Handbook Podcast,

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Greg Overacker, is a bounty hunter and private investigator turned author. Greg recently wrote a book entitled, The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont's Biggest Mysteries.

If you think you know everything there is to know about Brianna Maitland’s case, I can assure you -you don’t. For nearly 20 years, Greg Overacker, Bounty Hunter and Private Investigator has been investigating Brianna’s disappearance. Brianna was 17  years old when she disappeared without a trace, from Montgomery, Vermont, on March 19, 2004. Brianna went missing just 40 days after Maura Murray was last seen in Woodville, New Hampshire. 80 miles separate the locations where the young women’s vehicles were found.  Nearly 20 years ago, Greg saw Brianna’s missing poster at a rest stop and offered his help to the Maitland family. He has been searching  for Brianna ever since.

The Hunt for Briana Maitland, The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to one of Vermont’s Biggest Mysteries, reveals new case information, detailed timelines, and several obscure persons of interest. Get the latest on the case and learn more about why Greg thinks Brianna’s disappearance could be connected to Maura Murrays. I highly recommend you pick up a copy today at bloatedtoe.com. 

If you have any information regarding Brianna's disappearance, please contact the Vermont State Police at (802)-524-5993 or the State Police Crime Information Tip Line at (802)-241-5355. 

And finally, please consider making a tax deductible donation to Privateinvestigationsforthemissing.org 

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It’s 2012. Dawn Pasela, a trusting and fierce advocate for justice, has just realized the unimaginable — the prosecutors she works for are hiding evidence to keep innocent people imprisoned for mortgage fraud.

She’s threatened to stay silent, but she’s determined to testify against them and do what’s right. She never got the chance. Just as Dawn is supposed to testify, she’s found dead in her apartment under suspicious circumstances.

Join us — Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano — for our weekly YouTube Live investigative series into the suspicious death of Dawn Pasela or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Starting Wednesday, February 28th at 7:00pm EST! It’s never too late to uncover the truth.

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X: @TheJusticeShow

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Email us: [email protected] 

www.seekingjusticemedia.com

Big thanks to Art Grice (https://gricecorp.com/) for the footage of the Justice for Dawn Pasela Rally.

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On Sunday,  December 23, 1973,  John Swalley, his 5 year son and 8 year old daughter, Sherri, left Columbus, Ohio and began their journey to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The park had just opened in 1971 and John thought this trip would be the perfect  Christmas gift for his children. But even the most perfectly laid plans could not have prepared this family for the evil that awaited them. 

It's been 50 years since Sherri  was murdered during a pitstop in Atlanta, GA. Her case remains unsolved. 

My wish this holiday season is for Sherri’s case to be solved and justice to be served. If you know anything about the 1973 murder of Sherri Lynn Swalley, please contact the Atlanta Police Department Homicide Unit at (404) 546-4235 or Crime Stoppers Atlanta at (404) 577-TIPS(8477)

Big thanks to Retired Homicide and Cold Case Detective, John Dawes for sharing his expertise in Cold Case Investigations. 

Sources: Various articles found on Newspapers.com.

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This episode explains where I have been and where I am heading. It also includes an update on Cobb County Jane Doe.

Thank you for listening! I am grateful for each and everyone of you.

Happy Holidays! 2024 is going to be an amazing year!

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If you would like to listen to all of the episodes in the 12 Days of Christmas True Crime Collaboration  they are available here. 

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Individuals mentioned in this episode are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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