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     Marriage is a sacred bond. It requires trust, mutual respect, teamwork and intimacy.... just to name a few.  It’s never perfect and it can be hard at times.  The story we are going to tell is about a couple who portrayed the image of the “perfect marriage”.  They seemed to “have it all”.  They were the “it” couple. However, behind closed doors they had a secret, one in which they didn’t want anyone to know.  Despite this outward image of perfection, simmering seeds of resentment were growing.  This led to one having an affair that would take a tragic and dark turn....and ultimately the murder of one spouse.    Maybe you can say that this is a cautionary tale....one that unveils the contrast between what we see and the hidden chaos that unfolded in a seemingly perfect marriage.  This is Episode 38:  Unsacred Bond: The Murder of Robert Limon.


Sources:
ABC 20/20- “Unholy Matrimony” Season 45/Episode 26
ROBERT LIMON Obituary (2014) - Victorville, CA - Daily Press (legacy.com)
Robert Mendoza “Rob” Limon Jr. (1976-2014) - Find a Grave Memorial

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     This is the story of two men. One man chose the path of light......the other man, chose the path of darkness.  These two men should never have met. They did not run in the same circle, nor did they have similar backgrounds. The paths they chose were different. One fateful day, Rais Bhuiyan and Mark Stroman’s paths would cross, in a meeting that would result in catastrophic consequences.  It would change both of these men’s lives forever. 

But this is not your typical true crime story.  It’s one that would unravel a fabric woven from devastating hate and rage to one resewn with untold forgiveness and compassion....and finally, redemption.  This is Episode 37- The Peacemakers:  Rais Bhuiyan and Mark Stroman.


Show Notes:
World Without Hate – anti-hate, DEI, compassion, forgiveness, empathy
Mark Anthony Stroman (1969-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial
Waquar Hasan (unknown-2001) - Find a Grave Memorial
Vasudev Patel (unknown-2001) - Find a Grave Memorial
“An Eye For An Eye” 2016 documentary by Ilan Ziv
American Nightmare: Season 1, Episode 16

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What to Do If You’ve Been The Victim of a Hate Crime - Human Rights Campaign (hrc.org)

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     There is a Latin expression, "Res Ipsa Loquitur" meaning ('the thing speaks for itself', or literally 'the thing itself speaks') and I can't help but see this being exactly what What Cries Out stands for.  This expression is common in law where the facts make it self-evident that negligence or other responsibility lies within a party, therefore it is not necessary to provide extraneous details, since it is so painfully obvious.  This is vital for us to understand when it comes to the context of this case.... A case that has so many layers of evil.  The evil and darkness of one of the most prolific modern serial killers you will hear about... but that is just one angle.  Because we are not only talking about a monster here... but a monster who was enabled and protected under the guise of reputation and responsibility.  Lucy Letby IS the painfully obvious thing that speaks for itself.  You just need to have eyes to see.  Welcome to Episode 36, Lucy Letby: I am Evil.


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Show Notes:
Statement in response to launch of Cheshire Police corporate manslaughter investigation | Countess of Chester Hospital (coch.nhs.uk)
Lucy Letby background: Her crimes, where she lived, her parents and sentence | The Independent
Lucy Letby - Wikipedia

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     “Home is where the heart is”, we all heard the saying.  It’s where you feel safe, secure and at peace.  .... or at least it should be.  But what goes on behind closed doors and within the walls of some homes.... can be horrific.  The aftermath of brutal crimes is obvious.... lost lives, lasting trauma of family and friends and impacted communities.  But there is another fallout, it is the homes and dwellings where some of these heinous and notorious crimes took place. 

What happened to these properties, and do they still exist?  And if they do exist, would it bother you to live in a house with a notorious past?  We’ll cover three cases of what are known as “Stigmatized Properties”.  They’re pretty spooky!  So, sit back, dim the lights and enjoy the show!


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Show Notes:
What is a Stigmatized Property? | Laws for all 50 States (omegahome.com)
Body Cam Request - Cops look for a Female seen at Watts - YouTube
Search Stigmatized Properties | Housecreep

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     The most powerful bond in human relationships is that of family, especially between a mother and her child.  A mother’s love is unconditional, selfless, unbreakable, always forgiving... and that love surpasses all things.  But that is not the case in this story.  This is a story of a most toxic family dynamic.  One that was riddled with abuse, manipulation, conflict, selfishness, and greed that escalated into the ultimate betrayal. This is Episode 34:  Broken Bonds:  The Murder of Jacob Henry Millison. 



Sources:
Jacob Henry “Jake” Millison (1985-2015) - Find a Grave Memorial

Sibling rivalry, greed and murder: A 700-acre Gunnison County ranch stands at the center of a family drama that left a man dead – The Denver Post

Discovery Channel- Mother, May I Murder- Season 1, Episode 4 “Blood Feud” 
(Don't Forget the Free Trial....Hehe)

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     My son loves prisms.  I remember when he was old enough to walk, he would take these stacks of prisms and place them by the windowsill and would watch the light reflect through them... Making these tiny rainbows.  I was a new mom and remember loving to see the world from his point of view.  Witnessing how one sees through another's eyes can be one of the most beautiful and privileged things to experience... But... Sometimes prisms are like people... reflecting their worst part.  The two cases here are not related but we are going to shine the light through two different "prisms" so to speak...  A case where the chapter of justice has closed, and the trial has ended while the next case is setting the scene for a message that can be sent leaving the protentional ripple effects of what it means to murder at the place of birth.  Life's first and final breath in the arms of the one meant to protect.  Is this the best of times and worst of times for the Era of Women... Or are we misplacing the crimes of two on the shoulders of all women?  Welcome to Episode 33: A Tale of Two Cheerleaders.


Sources:
Skylar's Case:
Carlisle buried baby case - Wikipedia
Brooke "Skylar" Richardson Full Interrogation (1st Police Interview) - YouTube
Text Messages - Brooke Skylar Richardson - YouTube
FULL: Parents react after Brooke Richardson's first interview with police - YouTube
Alexee's Case:
Videos Show Teen Accused of Trashing Baby Rushing to Bathroom, Staff Detailing Gruesome Crime Scene - YouTube
Laws & Resources:
Born alive laws in the United States - Wikipedia
Safe Haven laws: Things you didn't know about surrendering a newborn (usatoday.com)
StandUpGirl.com | Pregnancy Resources

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     It was the very early morning hours of April 1st, 1990, a semi-truck was parked alongside Interstate 10 in Casa Grande, AZ, with the hazard lights on.  An Arizona state trooper noticed the rig, and something about it caught his attention.  Did the driver need help?  He cautiously approached the driver’s side....no one was there.  He thought he heard a noise.... coming from the sleeper cab, so the officer stepped on the runner and shone his flashlight in.  To his horror, he saw a naked, bound and severely beaten woman chained to the wall of the truck. The woman began screaming. Suddenly, the flashlight also caught a man’s face that appeared from the darkness, and the man calmly told him, “It’s all right, Officer.  Everything is fine”.
     What the officer did not know on that early morning, was that he arrested one of the most brutal and sadistic serial killers in the United States, named Robert Benjamin Rhoades....also known as The Truck Stop Killer.  The ensuing investigation would take years, about as long as Rhoades was killing.  Welcome to Episode 32--The Unforgotten Victims of Robert Benjamin Rhoades.


Show-Notes:
Regina Kay Walters (1975-1990) - Find a Grave Memorial
Ricky Lee Jones (1972-1990) - Find a Grave Memorial
Douglas Scott Zyskowski (1963-1990) - Find a Grave Memorial
Patricia Candace “Candy” Walsh Zyskowski (1966-1990) - Find a Grave Memorial

FBI — Highway Serial Killings Initiative
Cover Story: Dead End (February 29 - March 6, 1996) (tucsonweekly.com)
Robert Ben Rhoades | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Watch Deborah’s Account- Marriage with Rhoades:  Evil Lives Here--
Season 3: Episode 3, Fatal Fetish

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     The insanity defense has always been a topic for debate. In this episode, we are going to learn some facts about what insanity is and how our criminal justice system defines it.  Pleading insanity is not as easy as you think.  We will give some true case examples of defendants who used the defense, some successfully....and some not.  A couple of those cases even changed our legal system.  Finally, should there be reform within the criminal justice system with this particular defense?  Welcome to Episode 31:  Non Compos Mentis-Not of Sound Mind.

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Show-Notes:
The Insanity Defense Among the States - FindLaw

The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. (famous-trials.com)

John and Lorena Bobbitt - Wikipedia

Man Cuts Off His Mother’s Head And Takes Pictures (commonsensenation.net)

Mens Rea - A Defendant's Mental State - FindLaw

Not Guilty Parcast:  Steven Steinberg Pt. 1&2:  Sleepwalker

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     "You're guilty until proven innocent. Perception is reality, that's the way that it is in this world...."
     For this case we are taking you off the beaten path and getting a little, raccoon-like?  I don't know if it is because everywhere I read this case, it's ONE side.  One perception being highlighted and the other one is almost completely ignored... and you know how we like "possibilities".  This is going to be hard, but I want our listeners to open their ears and try to be as unbiased as possible.  After all, it is better to risk saving a guilty person than to condemn an innocent one...
     Today's case we are going to review the crime and charges made against a man named James Toliver Craig...You may or may not recognize his name. But this time, we are going to play devil's advocate and try to find possible defenses just to push our minds to the edge of possibilities.  Welcome to Episode 30: You be the Juror of James Craig.

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Show Notes:
23CR664 Craig James Toliver Affidavit Redacted - DocumentCloud (Texts Available)
Meet - dentist Aurora CO - Summerbrook Dental Group - Dental Implants (dentalimplantsinaurora.com)
Cyanide: Exposure, Decontamination, Treatment | Chemical Emergencies | CDC 

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*TRIGGER* This case involves the murder of a child. 
Listener discretion strongly advised.
     
     On October 5th, 2012, 10-year old Jessica Ridgeway left for school, only to never be seen alive again.  It is a parent’s worst nightmare.  What followed was an intensive investigation to find the little girl and the shocking events that led to her killer.  But this case is not just about the crime, but what can lead a person down a path of darkness and evil. Are there signs to look for?  Welcome to Episode 29:  Recipe for a Serial Killer--The Murder of Jessica Ridgeway.



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Show-Notes:
Crime Scene and Profile Characteristics of Organized and Disorganized Murders | Office of Justice Programs (ojp.gov)
Austin Sigg | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Jessica Christine Ridgeway (2002-2012) - Find a Grave Memorial
Teen Porn Addiction: Statistics and Advice for Parents (hli.org)
Effects of Porn on Adolescent Boys | Psychology Today

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