The Mystery Murder Mystery is like the game 'Consequences' in podcast form. It goes like this: There are 3 people. They are friends. Each week, they take it in turns to write an episode of a murder mystery. And as the weeks go by, a story is pieced together One person writes the episode, the other two have to perform it. They’ve never seen the script The writer has total power. There are mistakes. And regrets. Sometimes tears. Occasionally laughter. But always mystery. There’s been a mysteri ...
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When four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their off-campus house on King Road, the media descended on the tiny town of Moscow, Idaho. ABC News Correspondent Kayna Whitworth brings listeners behind the scenes as she investigates the savage murders that captivated and horrified the nation in the winter of 2022. The King Road Killings, an immersive, reported series from ABC Audio, follows the case against Bryan Kohberger, the criminology PhD student charged with the murder ...
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Listen to tales of true murder and mystery in Alaska.
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Original murder mysteries told in a radio play style.
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Host and crime fiction writer Laurie Fagen interviews authors who also read their mystery, suspense or thriller short stories, or a chapter from their published books. In addition, sprinkled throughout the series, the podcast will feature radio-theatre-style sections from the audiobooks for Fagen's three crime fiction novels. These incorporate professional actors, original music and sound effects.
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The Triple M Podcast (Mystery, Murder & the Macabre) is a real-life criminal defense attorney’s true crime podcast. There is an art, and some science, in thoroughly and correctly viewing, analyzing, and assessing evidence in criminal cases. And, at their essence, criminal defense attorneys are masterful story tellers.
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What was his name? How old was he? Where did he come from? What happened to him? These are a few of the questions concerning the man known as William Dempsey. Eyewitnesses saw him murder Deputy U.S. Marshal Isaac Evans, and a jury convicted him of killing Marie Lavor, but did he murder others? Was he a young man named William Dempsey, as he claimed…
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We’ve all seen the horror movie where a stranger towers over his unsuspecting victim while she sleeps, and she awakes just in time to see him swing the machete toward her head. Imagine if this is no horror movie but a terrible, true event happening as you struggle to clear your mind from sleep and attempt to focus on your survival instincts. Now, w…
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When the Kotzebue police entered a bedroom in a house on the mayor’s property on May 23, 2018, they found the lifeless body of twenty-five-year-old Jennifer Kirk curled at the foot of the bed. A rifle lay across her feet. She had strangulation marks on her neck and a bullet wound under her chin. Even before receiving the autopsy report, the Kotzebu…
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In one of my last episodes, I profiled Israel Keyes, a serial killer who moved to Anchorage in 2007. Many serial-killer experts consider Keyes to be one of the most intelligent, organized serial killers of all time. He randomly chose victims who lived thousands of miles from his home, and he stashed murder kits around the country, planning to acces…
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Harvey Carignan was a vicious serial rapist and killer. He murdered his first victim in Alaska, and she should have been his last because the jury condemned him to death by hanging for the crime. Unfortunately, the sentence was overturned when it became clear a police officer had obtained Carignan’s confession illegally. Instead of death, Harvey Ca…
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The trial of Bryan Kohberger has a new judge, and a new location: Boise. An analysis of what these changes mean for the case.
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“I’ll tell you everything you want to know. I’ll give it blow by blow if you want. I have lots more blow-by-blow A monster moved to Anchorage in 2007. Israel Keyes didn’t look evil; he appeared normal. To those who crossed his path, he seemed like a dedicated businessman, a doting father, and a loving boyfriend. No one could see the darkness lurkin…
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With his trial nine months away, Bryan Kohberger’s defense team tries to move the venue out of Moscow. Our legal experts weigh in on the high bar to move a trial. And we visit the remote park where Kohberger says he was the night of the murders.
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When crew members decide to abandon a floundering ship in the North Pacific in the winter in twenty-foot seas, they know they are unlikely to survive, even when they do everything right. If the captain can send out a May Day, everyone dons a pristine survival suit and seals it around their face, and they deploy and enter a life raft, they still fac…
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People imagine snow, ice, and bitter cold when they think of Alaska in January, but Alaska is a big place. I live on Kodiak Island in the southern part of the state, and the winter temperature here averages around 35⁰F (1.7⁰C). That may seem cold if you are from California, South America, or Australia, but is not a harsh winter temperature for most…
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"The King Road Killings" will be back in late August with an update on the Kohlberger case. Meanwhile, check out this episode of "Inside the Midnight Order," which explores one of the biggest murder cases in North America: the case of Robert Pickton. "Inside the Midnight Order" is a companion podcast to the Freeform documentary series "Sasha Reid a…
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Klutuk is Alaska’s version of the boogeyman – a terrifying character you tell stories about around the campfire. He is a man shrouded in mystery and myth. What was his actual name? Was he tall or short? How many men did he kill? Did he possess mystical powers? How did he die? One hundred years after he terrorized western Alaska, it is impossible to…
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Most parents can imagine no nightmare worse than the disappearance of a child, but how can a parent possibly cope when both of their children vanish, swallowed by the Alaska wilderness? Sometime during the late-night hours of Sept. 5 or the early morning hours of Sept. 6, 1978, Scott Fandel, 13, and Amy Fandel, 8, disappeared from their Sterling, A…
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If you want to murder someone, consider inviting them on a cruise. With little law enforcement oversight and a fear of negative publicity, cruise ship officials often prefer to look the other way and ignore unpleasantness on one of their vessels. Cruise ship officers have even been accused of covering up murder scenes or pretending missing passenge…
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A conversation with investigative reporter Howard Blum who’s written a new book about the Idaho murders that pieces together more details from that night and its aftermath.
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The double homicide I describe in this episode occurred on a secure Coast Guard base near the town of Kodiak, Alaska, on Kodiak Island, approximately 60 miles from where I live. This murder happened toward the end of the most brutal winter anyone on Kodiak can remember, and when the police did not quickly apprehend the killer, tempers flared, and c…
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Imagine a small town where, between 1968 and 1983, the clergy sexually abused eighty percent of the children -- a village where today, the city government is forced to hire police officers with extensive criminal records, including domestic violence, because there is no state law enforcement in this remote area of Alaska. Imagine this same communit…
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What happened on a foggy September day in 1982 in the small fishing village of Craig, Alaska? Many believe they know who killed the crew and passengers of the Investor, but only the killer knows why the massacre occurred._______________________________________________________________________________________________NOW AVAILABLE!____________________…
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By all accounts, Doctor Eric Garcia truly cared for Jordan Joplin, but Joplin considered his relationship with the doctor as a means to an end; or as theprosecutor put it, Garcia believed he was in a romantic relationship with Joplin, but Joplin considered it transactional. Garcia had money and objects of value, and Joplin wanted it all for himself…
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People move to the Alaska wilderness either because they enjoy solitude and crave a subsistence lifestyle or because they wish to escape society. People who fall into this second category are either misfits who don’t know how or don’t want to blend in with others, or they are criminals, seeking to escape arrest and hoping to disappear into the vast…
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As a state, Alaska has never had the death penalty. It was abolished in 1957, two years before Alaska became the 49th state in the union. However, from 1869 until 1957, twelve male felons were hanged for murder, robbery, and other crimes. This is the story about the unequal application of the death penalty in Alaska and why capital punishment was a…
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Anchorage, Alaska, is the small plane capital of the world, and flying in Alaska is a thrilling experience where you can view spectacular scenery and reach remote lakes, rivers, and stretches of wilderness that are inaccessible by road. For the commercial pilots who fly these small planes, though, the job can be stressful at times, and they must de…
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On the evening of July 7th, 1979, a plane disappeared near Kodiak Island in fair weather and moderate seas. News agencies in Alaska reported little about the missing plane and its occupants. Although reports of the apparent fatal crash made more of a splash in Great Britain, official sources offered no comment about the loss of a man who had done s…
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You might be familiar with the recent National Geographic documentary series, Alaska State Troopers. The show followed several troopers from different areas of the state as they made their daily rounds. Two of the troopers featured on the show were Sergeant Patrick “Scott” Johnson and Gabriel “Gabe” Rich. Both men worked out of the Alaska State Tro…
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This story has all the elements of a Greek tragedy or a Shakespearean play, and it could easily inspire the plot of a movie or a mystery novel. Unfortunately, this is a true drama, and the outcome deprived children of their father and a wife of her new husband. We will never know how this event truly ended. The last few moments aboard the R66 helic…
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Host Kayna Whitworth returns to Idaho for a hearing in the Moscow murders case. Suspect Bryan Kohberger, who maintains his innocence, appeared in court and his attorneys say a summer 2024 trial isn’t realistic. Could it be 2025 before a trial begins? Meanwhile, Kayna sits down with the parents of victim Kaylee Goncalves who share frustration over w…
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Gary Zieger, a brutal serial killer, stalked the streets of Anchorage in the early 1970s. We’ll never know how many people Zieger killed, but eventually, the psychopath made a fatal mistake.SourcesBrennan, Tom. Cold Crime. Chapter 8: “Alaska’s Billy the Kid.” 2005. Kenmore, WA: Epicenter Press.Gordon, Mike. “The hired gun.” March 26, 2014. Turnagai…
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Neighbors suspected Elmer Haab was up to no good, and when his wife, Bonnie, mysteriously disappeared, they feared Elmer had done something to her. Alaska State Troopers also found the disappearance of Bonnie Haab suspicious, but with no body, there was little they could do.Sources:Anderson, Dianne. “Haab leads troopers to pyre where he burned wife…
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Welcome to the chilling world of unsolved mysteries, which refuses to release its grip on our darkest curiosities. I am J.K. Richards, and I invite you into the perplexing world of the Sims Family Slaying, a saga that stands as a stark reminder of the fragility of civilized life and suburban tranquility. Amidst the festivities of this Holiday Seaso…
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Plane crashes are far too common in Alaska, and many of these accidents are due, at least in part, to poor weather conditions. If commercial pilots refused to fly in marginal weather, though, they would not make money because the weather is often bad in Alaska. For those of us who live or work in remote areas, we must fly in small planes, and we ca…
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Host Laurie Fagen reads her short story, "Death by Deception," from the “So West Crime Time” anthology by Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths chapter. It's a "play within a play" about a murder mystery game set in the Wild West. https://www.amazon.com/SoWest-Sisters-Sleuths-Chapter-Anthology-ebook/dp/B00JUV8LMO?ref_=ast_author_dp https://www.sistersinc…
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The U.S. military defines a “Broken Arrow” as an “unexpected event involving nuclear weapons that result in the accidental launching, firing, detonating, theft, or loss of the weapon.” The first Broken Arrow event occurred in 1950 during a mission from Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, Alaska. Questions still surround this event and the myster…
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Ep. 5 - The Sims Family Slaying, Part 2
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Step into the shadow-laden narrative of Tallahassee's most haunting crime, as you and I traverse the complexities of the Sims Family Slaying. This episode extends beyond mere retelling to impart in-depth knowledge and analysis. As we wind our way down the crooked path of this perplexing and surprising case, the true horror and grimness of this case…
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Interview with novelist Betty Webb of Scottsdale, AZ, author of the Lena Jones series about a female private eye; the Gun Zoo mysteries about a zoo worker; and now the Paris Mysteries, with the first “Lost in Paris.” Find out about her writing process and how she made up her own word games at age 9 to keep herself entertained. http://www.bettywebb-…
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Are you ready to take a walk on the dark side? Join me, J.K. Richards, as I guide you through the chilling tale of the Sims family slaying and explore the shadowy depths of true human depravity. Embark on an eerie journey of a multi-murder case that forever altered the innocent city of Tallahassee and left a profound impact on Florida State and the…
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Author Alex Kenna from Los Angeles recently published her debut novel, while working as a criminal attorney and a painter. Find out how she juggles it all with a toddler as well. Her first mystery, “What Meets the Eye,” was selected as a Writer’s Bone best of 2022 pick and was a finalist for a Shamus Award for best first P.I. novel. It's about a …
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After a string of murders of young women near Fairbanks in the late 1970s and early ’80s, the abductions and murders mysteriously stopped. Troopers didn’t believe the vicious killer had suddenly halted his murder spree, but they feared the predator had moved somewhere else. Unfortunately, at the time, they had no database to track the killer’s move…
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Trailer for Murder and Mystery in the Last FrontierWelcome to Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. Listen to tales of true crime and mystery in Alaska.What evil lay in store for the residents of McCarthy, Alaska, when they gathered to meet their weekly mail plane?Did infamous serial killer Robert Hansen fly his victims into the wilderness and h…
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“Frozen Assets” - about a bank robbery gone awry which won honorable mention in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine Mysterious Photograph contest of 250 words or less with a crime "Rocks, Hard Places" - another short short story about a relationship on the rocks "Violated" - submission to Golden Donut short story contest sponsored by the Writers Poli…
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Interview with author Dr. Millicent Eidson from Vermont, who among other subjects, writes MICROBIAL MYSTERIES about the germs animals give to people. She's created the MayaVerse, an entire world revolving around her primary protagonist CDC veterinarian Maya Maguire - who is based on her daughter. Find out why! " Dr. Millie" is secretary for the Bur…
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A wealthy, powerful man, a beautiful widow, a scandalous affair, a murder, and a suicide: This true-life crime drama had it all, except for the answer to the question: Who killed Cecil Wells?SourcesBartlett, James T. The Alaskan Blonde. 2022. North Haven, CT. Territory Books.Johnny WarrenReamer, David. “In 1953, Cecil Wells was a rich and powerful …
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Ep. 3 - The Crotchless Killing of Jane Doe, Part 3
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How can a scrawled message on a bathroom wall lead to one of the most shocking miscarriages of justice in recent history? Let us guide you through the winding labyrinth of contradictions that is Laverne Pavlinac, John Sosnovske, and Keith Jesperson (the “Happy Face Killer”). We walk you through the major trial events, shedding light on the controve…
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Are you ready to unravel the twisted threads of a complex murder case with us? Come aboard this thrilling exploration of the puzzling case of The Crotchless Killing of Jane Doe. Laverne Pavlinac and John Sosnovsky incriminate themselves and give detectives story after inconsistent story. Listen to the shifting narratives and hear us examine the inf…
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Host Laurie Fagen reads her short story, “Mystery in MB” - which stands for Manhattan Beach - published in the 2023 anthology for the Sisters in Crime Los Angeles chapter called “Entertainment to Die For.” https://smile.amazon.com/Entertainment-Die-Various/dp/1970181389 #readlauriefagen, @sistersincrimelosangeles , @shortontimebooks, #SHORTONTIMEBO…
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Interview with author Susan McNabb of Phoenix and North Carolina, who writes under the name "Suki McMinn." Her novels include a contemporary vampire romance set in the L.A. modeling scene, and a Waller County cozy vampire mystery series. She’s also written a memoir, “The Opposite of Famous,” about her career as a Los Angeles model and commercial ac…
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Manley Hot Springs, located 160 miles west of Fairbanks, marks the end of the road, where civilization meets wilderness, and the boat landing in Manley Hot Springs offers the last portage for fishermen, trappers, and wanderers to launch their boats and travel further up the icy Tanana River. Because the road ends in Manley, residents admit they see…
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Final radio-theatre-style segments from "Art of the Steal" with actors, sound effects and original music, from "Bleeder" novel. #readlauriefagenmurderintheair, @DevonHancock, #mysterywriter, #podcasthost, #mysterypodcast, #murderintheair, #murderintheairmysterytheatre, @AuthorCarlyleLabuschagne, #readlauriefagen, #alwayssocial Season #2 of “Murder …
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Venturing into a time when victims and law enforcement had to make do without modern methods and communication, we brave the complex labyrinth of evidence that befell detectives in the case of the crotchless killing of Jane Doe. Laverne Pavlinac's ever-changing stories lead detectives down a confusing cascade of lie upon lie—leading detectives ever…
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Interview with author Barbara Hinske from Phoenix, Arizona, a former attorney turned full time novelist, podcast co-host, and she has had two of her books made into Hallmark movies. She has several series: Rosemont, Paws & Pastries, Who’s There? and Emily, the latter "Guiding Emily" which aired on Hallmark in Sept. 2023. AuthorXtra: Kathy McIntosh …
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Alaska has spawned a long list of serial killers from the gold rush era in the early 1900s to the present day. Is Brian Steven Smith the latest member of this notorious fraternity?Sources:Boots, Michelle Theriault. “Defendant in hotel killing indicted on additional charges; FBI ‘actively’ assisting investigation – Court documents filed thisKathlee …
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