BREAKING NEWS: 🚨 The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Richmond Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced a suspect has been identified in the murders of two women in the Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, in May 1996.  

Laura “Lollie” Winans and Julianne “Julie” Williams were murdered at their campsite near the Skyland Resort on May 24, 1996. Family members called the National Park Service after the women did not return home as planned. Their bodies were found on June 1, 1996, after an extensive search by rangers with the National Park Service. 

Recently, the private lab successfully pulled DNA from several items of evidence and, with assistance from the Virginia State Police, the profile was submitted to the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). There was a positive match to Walter Leo Jackson Senior (born November 2, 1947). Jackson was a convicted serial rapist, originally from the Cleveland, Ohio area. - FBI.gov

I was lucky to have author Kathryn Miles on the show two years ago. She has written a tremendous new true crime book, Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders.

We have a wide-ranging conversation about law enforcement, the keys to this case, and where things stand now. If you enjoy a well-researched guest, then this is a must-listen.

In May 1996, two skilled backcountry leaders, Lollie Winans and Julie Williams, entered Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park for a week-long backcountry camping trip. The free-spirited and remarkable young couple had met and fallen in love the previous summer while working at a world-renowned outdoor program for women. During their final days in the park, they descended the narrow remnants of a trail and pitched their tent in a hidden spot.

After the pair didn’t return home as planned, park rangers found a scene of horror at their campsite: their tent slashed open, their beloved dog missing, and both women dead in their sleeping bags. The unsolved murders of Winans and Williams continue to haunt all who had encountered them or knew their story. - Workman Publishing

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- The latest updates on the Gilgo Beach murders involve suspect Rex Heuermann, who is facing expanded charges for additional victims beyond the initial cases.

- Heuermann, a 60-year-old former architect, has been linked to the murders of at least six women, with recent charges involving victims Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla.

- A significant piece of evidence in the case is a "planning document" found on Heuermann's electronic devices, which prosecutors believe was used to plan the crimes meticulously.

- The trial proceedings and additional investigations are ongoing as authorities continue to uncover the full scope of the alleged crimes.

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Superseding Documents

Suffolk County DA

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The New Bedford Highway Killer is an unidentified serial killer responsible for the deaths of at least nine women and the disappearances of two additional women in New Bedford, Massachusetts, between March 1988 and April 1989.

Call 1-800-CALL-FBI with any information regarding the murders of these women...

https://torontosun.com/news/world/crime-hunter-who-was-serial-killer-who-terrorized-new-bedford

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIR0IcUbLQDKFNz2JVSyP_7llgkH8A1K1

https://wbsm.com/doc-team-wants-your-help-in-cracking-new-bedford-highway-murders/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20180702/30-years-later-search-for-new-bedford-highway-killer-continues

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxnQv6e6z_

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBmvpxRB0g8

https://www.highwaymurders.com/https://www.boston25news.com/news/tracking-the-new-bedford-highway-killer-the-murder-of-debra-demello/743323704/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULngK1oiacg   

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Thank you so much to the author of Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Killer, Maureen Boyle, for joining me this week to discuss who killed the women of New Bedford, Mass.

You can purchase her book HERE: https://shallowgravesthebook.com/

I hope she was able to bring some new ears to this case because this is one that needs to be solved soon.

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PegOU3TtRzE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLtDHJPuli4

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJAMzVgf6m4

https://www.Newspapers.com

Boston Globe Writer- John Ellement

Hartford Courant

Maureen Boyle- Author, Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Killer

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The Captain is a co-host of the popular podcast "True Crime Garage," where he is known for his unique style and contribution to the show's music. Alongside his co-host Nic, The Captain delves into various true crime cases, offering discussions and insights. The duo has garnered a significant following due to their in-depth research and engaging storytelling. True Crime Garage stands out in the podcast community for its independent production and the hosts' hands-on approach to their content. - AI

Thank you so much for tuning in to another episode. For the third time, I will be representing Who Killed…? and My Passion Case on Podcast row at CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville. Please use my PROMO code AMY2020 to save 10 percent off your ticket.If you have not been, it is a must for all true crime fans.

If you’d like to stay up to date on the cases I have covered, as well as the new shows I have in the pipeline, please follow me on Twitter @billhuffman3. Thank you so much again for listening.

Until next time… BE SAFE!

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The Lewis–Clark Valley murders refer to a series of unsolved crimes between 1979 and 1982 in the Lewiston-Clarkston metropolitan area, spanning the states of Washington and Idaho. These tragic events involved the disappearance and murder of at least five individuals, leaving a lasting impact on the communities and the families of the victims.

Despite extensive investigations, these cases remain cold, with authorities believing they are connected to a single suspect. However, no arrests have been made, and the perpetrator's identity remains unknown.

The mystery of these cases continues to haunt the region, and efforts to find justice for the victims persist.

Victimology Podcast with host Melissa Lee

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Using the online moniker “Dread Pirate Roberts,” or “DPR,” ULBRICHT controlled and oversaw every aspect of Silk Road, and managed a staff of paid, online administrators and computer programmers who assisted with the day-to-day operation of the site. Through his ownership and operation of Silk Road, ULBRICHT reaped commissions worth more than $13 million generated from the illicit sales conducted through the site. ULBRICHT also demonstrated a willingness to use violence to protect his criminal enterprise and the anonymity of its users, soliciting six murders-for-hire in connection with operating the site, although there is no evidence that these murders were actually carried out. -FBI.gov

Until next week… BE SAFE!

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https://freeross.org/

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American Kingpin- Nick Bilton

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On Monday, February 9, 2004, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a black-colored Saturn 4-door sedan vehicle, belonging to 21-year-old Maura Murray, traveled off Route 112 in Haverhill, New Hampshire, and became stuck. The roads in that area of northern New Hampshire were snow-covered at the time. Murray was not present at the crash scene when police arrived and has not been seen nor heard from since. Murray was last seen on surveillance footage earlier in the day at an ATM wearing a dark jacket and jeans.

Prior to that, Murray had left the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she was studying nursing. Murray did not share with others her pending trip to New Hampshire, which was about 2.5 hours away. Murray received prior education at the United States Military Academy at West Point, was an avid runner, and enjoyed hiking in the White Mountains. - FBI.gov

MISSING MAURA MURRAY

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Tony” Muncy (15) was last seen on October 15, 1983, in the evening hours at the York Plaza Movie Theatre in Columbus. On October 16, 1983, his dismembered body was found on South Galena Road, Galena, Delaware County, Ohio.Cause of death: multiple stab wounds in the back. All extremities were either partly or completely severed from his torso. His severed arms seemed to cut at the elbows. His legs and his head were partly severed.

So join me this week as Nic and I discuss some of the updates surrounding the death of Tony Muncy.

More Resources:

https://defrostingcoldcases.com/john-anthony-muncy/

https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200429/after-36-years-delaware-county-detectives-solve-slaying-of-15-year-old-columbus-boy

https://www.10tv.com/article/delaware-county-authorities-solve-1983-cold-case-15-year-old-boys-murder-2020-apr

http://www.blockparole.com/timothy-hall/

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/delaware-county-cold-case-homicide-from-1983-solved-with-help-of-dna-databse/

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On this week's show, I want to take you back to the spring of 1988 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The city was still recovering from the Atlanta Child Murders from 1981, and when the news hit the wire, 8-year-old Joshua Harmon was missing. Everyone held their collective breath and hoped this wasn’t the beginning of another string of killings.

Joshua Harmon's body was found two days after he disappeared on May 15, 1988. His family has waited 33 years for the answers they now have today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaSgbiZ0teE

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

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