Stephen Sterns, who lived with and dated Madeline’s mother, is charged with 60 child sex crimes after investigators said they found evidence Sterns sexually abused Madeline dating back to 2019 when she was eight years old.

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The disappearance of Eugene Martin on August 12, 1984, remains a haunting mystery in Des Moines, Iowa. Eugene, a 13-year-old paperboy, vanished while delivering newspapers, leaving enduring questions and a community seeking answers for decades. Despite extensive investigations and the involvement of federal agents, Eugene's case is still unresolved. The only clues left behind were witness accounts of Eugene speaking with an unidentified man early that morning and his abandoned newspaper bag found later. This case and the similar disappearance of another paperboy, Johnny Gosch, have sparked theories and continuous search efforts. The impact of Eugene's story extends beyond Des Moines, symbolizing the broader issue of missing children and the importance of community awareness and safety. Resources are available at the Iowa Cold Cases website and The Charley Project for more detailed information on Eugene's case.

SOURCES:

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81885830/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/546159760/?terms=Eugene%20Martin&match=1

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/8dmia.html

https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/eugene-martin-case-remains-open-after-31-years/524-02cb76a5-43bd-4297-af0d-5275df5aee9e

https://charleyproject.org/case/eugene-wade-martin

https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/johnny-gosch/

https://www.radioiowa.com/2017/07/20/johnny-goschs-red-wagon-to-be-displayed-at-iowa-state-fair/

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2012/04/etan-patz-case-why-did-dairies-put-missing-children-on-their-milk-cartons.html

Websleuths.com

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

“AROUND THE NATION: Des Moines Man Sought In Boy’s Disappearance,” The New York Times, Aug. 15, 1984

“Missing Newspaper Boy’s Father Dies,” KCCI.com, Dec. 29, 2010

Donald J Martin (1945 – 2010) – Find A Grave Memorial

“Cold Case: Des Moines paperboy Eugene Martin,” by Aaron Brilbeck, WHO-TV Channel 13 Des Moines, July 8, 2010

“Hansen: 25 years later, Eugene Martin case still haunts,” The Des Moines Register, Aug. 12, 2009

“New Picture Released In 25-Year-Old Case,” KCCI.com, Aug. 5, 2009

“Years drag on for parents of missing boys,” by Rod Boshart, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Saturday, August 12, 1989

“Gosch, Martin only ‘stranger abduction’ cases on missing list,” by Rod Boshart, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Saturday, August 12, 1989

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hvTC_i6aDQ

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/dru51z/eugene_martin_and_johnny_gosch_case/

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Two bodies were recovered in rural Oklahoma, a day after four people were charged with kidnapping and murder in the disappearance of two Kansas women, authorities said.

Veronica Butler, 27; and Jilian Kelley, 39, of Hugoton, Kansas, were driving through the Oklahoma panhandle to pick up Butler’s children for a March 30 birthday party in Kansas, but never showed up. Their vehicle was found abandoned later that day on a rural highway in Texas County, near the Oklahoma-Kansas state line.

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Join us this week as defense attorney and former prosecutor Matt Mangino of New Castle, PA, breaks down the case details out of Delphi, Indiana, and gives his perspective on what comes next with the trial next month. http://www.mattmangino.com/

This week's guest, Matthew T. Mangino, is the former district attorney of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He also spent a six year term on the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. He is currently 'Of Counsel' with Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly and George, P.C.

Mangino's book The Executioner's Toll, 2010 was published by McFarland & Company.

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Brand new!!

Join us this week as defense attorney and former prosecutor Matt Mangino of New Castle, PA, breaks down the details of the Idaho 4 case and offers a few words on OJ.

http://www.mattmangino.com/

In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, between 3 am and 4 am, four University of Idaho college students were stabbed to death in a shared rental home close to campus, in which three of them resided.

Four University of Idaho students were killed: Ethan Chapin, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Madison Mogen, 21. Chapin was a freshman, Kernodle was a junior, and Goncalves and Mogen were both seniors.

This week's guest, Matthew T. Mangino, is the former district attorney of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He also spent a six year term on the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. He is currently 'Of Counsel' with Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly and George, P.C.

Mangino's book The Executioner's Toll, 2010 was published by McFarland & Company.

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The case of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student, has captured widespread attention following his mysterious disappearance and subsequent death. Riley Strain was reported missing after a night out with friends in Nashville on March 8, 2024. His disappearance led to an extensive search that ended tragically when his body was discovered in the Cumberland River two weeks later. 

The initial autopsy suggested that Strain's death was accidental, with no signs of trauma from weapons. However, the Strain family, seeking further clarity, ordered a second private autopsy. This decision came amid puzzling circumstances surrounding the discovery of Riley's body, which was found without pants, boots, and wallet. The absence of water in his lungs, a common indicator of drowning, further complicated the narrative and prompted the family to seek additional tests.

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKS2akwLe-c&list=RDNSMVfeEjEtE3k&index=6

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Michelle Martinko was a victim of a tragic crime that occurred in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on December 19, 1979.

The case remained unsolved for nearly four decades until advancements in DNA technology led to the identification and conviction of Jerry Lynn Burns for her murder.

The case of Jerry Lynn Burns highlights a complex intersection of privacy rights and law enforcement's use of modern technology in criminal investigations. The Iowa Supreme Court's decision underscores a legal precedent that discarded items are not protected under the Fourth Amendment, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures.

This ruling aligns with previous court decisions that have determined once an individual throws something away, they forfeit any expectation of privacy over the discarded item. However, Burns' argument about the invisibility of DNA and the need for specialized analysis to obtain a DNA profile raises important questions about the extent of privacy individuals can expect over their genetic information, even when it is left in a public place.

The court's decision reflects the ongoing debate over privacy in the age of DNA testing and forensic advancements, balancing the rights of individuals with the needs of law enforcement to solve crimes.

You can contribute to the show via the Venmo app with my username @bill-huffman-3.

SOURCES:

www.evergreenpodcasts.com/who-killed

https://youtu.be/vfb8BXB5O3s

https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/michelle-martinko/

https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/jerry-burns-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-michelle-martinko-in-1979/

https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/jerry-burns-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-michelle-martinko-in-1979/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1zVT3lS6hs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp4EfCTgwz0

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

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2018/12/20/michelle-martinko-cold-case-cedar-rapids-iowa-ia-jerry-burns-manchester-arrest-murder-dna-homicide/2377189002/

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2019/12/19/jerry-burns-michelle-martinko-accused-1979-iowa-killing/2702680001/

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2019/04/15/michelle-martinko-jerry-burns-suspect-murder-homicide-cedar-rapids-iowa-dna-parabon-labs-cold-case/3476459002/

https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/michelle-martinko-murder-cedar-rapids-1979-arrest-made-cold-case-cedar-rapids-gazette-archive-articles-12202018

https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/what-we-know-key-moments-in-the-michelle-martinko-cold-case-murder-investigation/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87432449/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87432352/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87431852/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87431750/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87432697/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87430401/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26391312/des-moines-tribune/

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Join us as we dive into the tragic case of the Lake Waco murders that occurred in 1982. The episode explores the controversial details surrounding the case, including questions about forced confessions and the possibility of the wrong individual being executed. With twists and turns, listeners will uncover the unsettling story of three teenagers - Raylene Rice, Jill Montgomery, and Kenneth - whose lives were cut short in a horrifying summer tragedy. Tune in to unravel the mysteries of this haunting case.

Texas Monthly

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Join us as we dive into the tragic case of the Lake Waco murders that occurred in 1982. The episode explores the controversial details surrounding the case, including questions about forced confessions and the possibility of the wrong individual being executed. With twists and turns, listeners will uncover the unsettling story of three teenagers - Raylene Rice, Jill Montgomery, and Kenneth - whose lives were cut short in a horrifying summer tragedy. Tune in to unravel the mysteries of this haunting case.

Texas Monthly

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Riley Strain's family has requested the United Cajun Navy's assistance to enhance the organization of their search operations. The United Cajun Navy, a volunteer-driven nonprofit established during Hurricane Katrina, is known for its disaster response efforts. David Flagg, UCN's Director of Operations, has announced that the search for Strain along the Cumberland River will intensify starting Tuesday or Wednesday. The team calls on individuals conducting independent searches to coordinate under the UCN's comprehensive search plan.

Flagg has indicated that a systematic and well-planned ground search will be organized shortly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ANzcWs3JPI

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