On today’s episode we take it to the next level with a local case out of Spokane, Wa. 60 years in the making.

Key Points in Episode:

• The life, and family of Candy Rogers
• Her disappearance
• Genetic Genealogy & how it aids investigations

Sources:

https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/family-members-react-spokane-candy-rogers-cold-case-solved/293-4f8f9b7f-7d96-4346-b5f2-b075f641564e

https://www.newspapers.com/image/568487697/?terms=Candice%20Rogers&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/568480905/?terms=Candy%20Rogers&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/568484276/?terms=Candy%20Rogers&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/565648358/

https://www.girlscouts.org/en/discover/about-us/history.html

https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/spokane-candy-rogers-cold-case-murder-solved/293-92bb56fc-5c9e-4210-8709-7ab3e9e37c02

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/jan/02/with-candy-rogers-killer-finally-identified-the-9-/

https://campfireinc.org/

https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1959?amount=3000

https://my.spokanecity.org/police/news/2021/11/19/candy-rogers-cold-case-murder-solved/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/20/candy-rogers-spokane-cold-case-solved/8698622002/

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/jan/02/with-candy-rogers-killer-finally-identified-the-9-/

https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/genealogy

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In today's episode we discuss the case of missing wife and mother Claudia Moreno. We discuss the very real gap in lack of coverage for cases regarding people of color and attempt to shed light on this all too common issue.

Key Points:

• The life and death of Claudia Moreno
• Issues revolving around lack of media coverage
• The arrest and beginning stages of charging the culprit

We also briefly discuss some recent updates on a few well-known true crime cases.

• Susan Powells Case
• Developments in LISK
• - Brian Laundrie

Sources:

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/tempe-mom-vanishes-before-thanksgiving-family-reports-her-missing/75-03707aaa-a5d9-420b-8f38-dfa73d53e279

https://people.com/crime/following-fatal-argument-man-hid-wifes-body-in-storage-unit-then-dumped-it-in-ariz-desert-police/

https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/eugene-zamora-charged-in-murder-of-wife-claudia-moreno

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On today's episode we discuss the mystery behind the disappearance of Kara Nichols from Colorado Springs, CO. 

Key Points:

• Kara’s early years leading into her struggle with mental health & substance abuse. 
• The extensive investigation of her disappearance by multiple law enforcement agencies, and the importance of these branches working together.
• Update: Arrest 

Sources:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/kara-nichols-remains-discovered-10-years-after-disappearance-joel-hollendorfer-arrested

https://disappearedblog.com/kara-nichols/

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/dad-of-two-charged-with-murder-after-police-discover-remains-of-aspiring-teen-model-10-years-after-she-disappeared/

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In this episode we have the opportunity to interview Alyssa’s Aunt Cindi about her real life experiences with true crime. 

Key Points in This Episode:

-The attacks of Kevin Coe also known as the “South Hill Rapist”.

-Spokane and the culture around the time of the attacks

-Ted Bundy and one of his attacks in Seattle, Washington.


Sources:

https://www.historylink.org/File/9484

https://www.amazon.com/Sins-Mother-Elizabeth-Montgomery/dp/B07KDTLH69/ref=nodl_

https://lmtribune.com/northwest/ruth-coe-mother-of-notorious-rapist-dies/article_e094cdcf-c54c-5a2e-b45a-817d20dd272b.html

https://lmtribune.com/northwest/spokane-editor-gordon-coe-dies-at-82/article_2b44da1a-5a0c-5000-b4f9-fe31071c6af8.html

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/03/dangerous-sex-offenders-mcneil-island-commitment-center

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20060831&slug=coetimeline31m

https://spokaneplanner.com/spokanes-best-neighborhoods/high-drive-neighborhood/

Son: A psychopath and his victims - Jack Olsen

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Today’s episode explores the mysterious disappearance of Kyle Fleishmann, and how sometimes a person can go missing seemingly out of thin air. 

Key Points In this Episode:

• History of Kyle Fleishmann
• The timeline of events leading up to his disappearance
• How a community can come together to find a missing person

Sources:

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/parents-of-missing-man-convinced-hes-buried-under-noda-apt-complex/275-51779788-5c09-44ef-95a0-747f25ca8ae3

https://soapboxie.com/government/Missing-Kyle-Fleischmann

https://m.facebook.com/groups/6326026817/

https://charleyproject.org/case/kyle-fleischmann

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The Becca Bill

Today on The culprit chronicles we are discussing the story, and the girl behind Washington’s Becca Bill which passed in 1995. 

Key Points:

• Rebecca Hedman’s childhood
• Rebecca’s Parents 
• John Medlock’s confession & Trial
• The effects for teens now from the Becca Bill

Sources:

https://www.spokanecounty.org/2700/BECCA-Bill

https://snohomishcountywa.gov/932/At-Risk-Youth-CHINS

https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/issues/youth-law-education/at-risk-children

https://www.homelessyouth.org/en/us/washington/options-for-safety-and-stability/?topic=a8077273aafd47b7be3adde21757fc25&scroll=1681

https://snohomishcountywa.gov/3696/Truancy

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/jul/20/medlock-gets-26-year-term-in-girls-death-rebecca/

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/wa-court-of-appeals/1135490.html

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/may/13/trial-opens-in-murder-of-13-year-old-runaway/

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/oct/15/convicted-killers-trip-to-canada-derailed/

https://steemit.com/familyprotection/@thethreehugs/my-life-as-a-juvenile-detention-officer-becca-bill-rebecca-hedman-s-story

https://digitalcommons.law.seattleu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1492&context=sulr

https://strugglingteens.com/archives/1997/10/visit02.html

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/ko310z/picture27129916/alternates/FREE_768/becca%20bill%20A1%20detail (Picture)

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article27129946.html

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/oct/15/convicted-killers-trip-to-canada-derailed/?amp-content=amp

https://www.wacita.org/benchbook/chapter-24-family-reconciliation-act-fra/

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/may/09/lawyers-fight-to-squelch-confession-man/

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This week we will be discussing the life of a bright, and promising young woman from North Carolina who tragically lost her life in 2012. Faith Hedgepeth lived a very full life and touched all those around her. This two-part episode touches on themes of domestic violence, assault, and murder. If you are not in a place to hear a story such as this we suggest you take care of yourself. We will catch you next time on TCC.

Key Points in Part One:

• Faith’s life before attending college at UNC
• Personal relationships leading into University
• Time of event on the night of Faith’s death
• A reading re-enactment of the 911 call

Key Points in Part Two:

• Discussion of 911 call 
• Living situation with Rosario
• Potential Suspects
• Case Updates: DNA

Sources used in compiling info for this episode:

WRAL’s FULL reporting from 2012-2021:

https://www.wral.com/news/local/story/11519485/

Redacted Case Files from Chapel Hill Police

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1283962-hedgepeth-case-files

https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/

911 Call Script through Statement Analysis

http://statement-analysis.blogspot.com/2015/12/911-call-faith-hedgepeth-murder-2012.html

Voicemail

https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/05/faith-hedgepeth-voicemail-transcript-recording/

Handwritten note:

https://www.the-sun.com/news/3677238/the-note-discovered-at-faith-hedgepeths-murder-scene

http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/who-killed-faith-hedgepeth/

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article250170935.html

https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/faith-hedgepeth

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This week we will be discussing the life of a bright, and promising young woman from North Carolina who tragically lost her life in 2012. Faith Hedgepeth lived a very full life and touched all those around her. This two-part episode touches on themes of domestic violence, assault, and murder. If you are not in a place to hear a story such as this we suggest you take care of yourself. We will catch you next time on TCC.

Key Points in Part One:

• Faith’s life before attending college at UNC
• Personal relationships leading into University
• Time of event on the night of Faith’s death
• A reading re-enactment of the 911 call

Key Points in Part Two:

• Discussion of 911 call 
• Living situation with Rosario
• Potential Suspects
• Case Updates: DNA

Sources used in compiling info for this episode:

WRAL’s FULL reporting from 2012-2021:

https://www.wral.com/news/local/story/11519485/

Redacted Case Files from Chapel Hill Police

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1283962-hedgepeth-case-files

https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/

911 Call Script through Statement Analysis

http://statement-analysis.blogspot.com/2015/12/911-call-faith-hedgepeth-murder-2012.html

Voicemail

https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/05/faith-hedgepeth-voicemail-transcript-recording/

Handwritten note:

https://www.the-sun.com/news/3677238/the-note-discovered-at-faith-hedgepeths-murder-scene

http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/who-killed-faith-hedgepeth/

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article250170935.html

https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/faith-hedgepeth

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