Murder, She Told

Kristen Seavey | Daylight Media

Maine and New England true crime with original interviews and detailed documentary style storytelling. Murder, She Told is an award winning, true crime podcast shedding light on the cold cases, missing persons, and crime stories that often get overlooked of Maine, New England, and small towns from away. Murder, She Told uses detailed storytelling with an investigative twist, and weaves in original interviews with friends, family, and investigators close to the case. Rooted in deep research, straightforward narratives, and the victims and their family at the center of every story, Murder, She Told will speak to any listener no matter where they call home. Murder, She Told is created and hosted by native Mainer and victim's advocate, Kristen Seavey. Connect at murdershetold.com and on instagram @MurderSheToldPodcast.

  1. 20 hr ago

    On Advocacy, Community & the Fight for Justice

    At just nine months old, in April 1987, Jacob Landin was murdered. His future, his laughter, and the love he deserved were taken from him in an instant. But Jacob’s story is far from forgotten. His case remains unsolved, yet his name has become a symbol of resilience, justice, and the unwavering determination of those who refuse to let his memory fade. AdvocacyCon was created in part because of Jacob’s story—to fight for families like his, demand answers, and help ensure that no victim is forgotten. Jacob’s brother, Eric Carter Landin, and Whitney St. Andre, two of the creators of AdvocacyCon, join Murder, She Told to talk about the importance of creating a community where those impacted by crime and unresolved cases can find resources, connection, and support. AdvocacyCon 2026 takes place September 11–13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and tickets are still available. Murder, She Told has made a donation to help one family attend AdvocacyCon at no cost to them. Those who would like to help another family attend can make a donation through Impact Advocacy, linked below. Sign the petition: Justice for Jacob Donate to help a family Get to Advocacy Con: https://www.impactadvocacyfoundation.org Learn More about Advocacy Con: https://www.advocacycon.com Angels’ Voices Silenced No More non profit: https://www.angelsvoicesnm.org Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@murdershetold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/mstpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠murdershetold.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    On Advocacy, Community & the Fight for Justice

  2. 11 Aug

    The Baffling Disappearance of Joan Risch, Part Two

    1961 - Lincoln, Massachusetts. What happened inside Joan Risch’s Lincoln home on October 24, 1961 may never be fully known. Blood stained the kitchen floor. Someone appeared to have tried to wipe it away. Her two young children were left behind, but Joan herself was nowhere to be found. As investigators worked to reconstruct Joan’s final known hours, unsettling witness accounts and conflicting clues began to emerge. Was Joan attacked inside her own home? Did she leave willingly? And if she did, why would she leave her children behind? The theories surrounding her disappearance only seemed to create more questions. Every clue offered a possible explanation, but none could account for everything that happened that afternoon. More than six decades later, Joan Risch remains missing—and the mystery of what happened to her continues to haunt the quiet Massachusetts neighborhood where she was last seen. If you have any information about the Joan Risch case, please contact the cold case unit of Middlesex County, led by the Massachusetts State Police, at (781) 897-6600. Episode sources and photos: ⁠https://murdershetold.com/episodes/joan-risch⁠-2 Read ⁠A Kitchen Painted in Blood⁠ by Stephen Ahern Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@murdershetold⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠/mstpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠murdershetold.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Baffling Disappearance of Joan Risch, Part Two

  3. 28 Jul

    The Baffling Disappearance of Joan Risch, Part One

    1961 - Lincoln, Massachusetts. On the afternoon of October 24, 1961, a quiet suburban neighborhood in Lincoln, Massachusetts became the setting for one of New England's most haunting mysteries. When neighbors realized something was wrong at the home of 31-year-old Joan Risch, they stumbled on a scene that has puzzled investigators for more than six decades. Bloodstains marked the kitchen floor, with smears suggesting someone had tried to wipe them away. Joan's 2-year-old son was found crying upstairs, while her young daughter wandered outside looking for help. But Joan herself was gone. For investigators, the evidence painted an unsettling picture—but not a clear one. As witness accounts emerged and detectives began piecing together the day's events, each new clue seemed to raise more questions than answers. More than six decades later, one question still remains: What happened to Joan Risch? If you have any information about the Joan Risch case, please contact the cold case unit of Middlesex County, led by the Massachusetts State Police, at (781) 897-6600. Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/joan-risch Read A Kitchen Painted in Blood by Stephen Ahern Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@murdershetold⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠/mstpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠murdershetold.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Baffling Disappearance of Joan Risch, Part One

  4. 14 Jul

    The Murder of Maxine Bitomski

    1993 - Kittery, Maine. On a cold night in January 1993, an intruder broke into the home of 73-year-old Maxine Bitomski, killing the beloved widow in the quiet coastal town of Kittery, Maine. The following day, Maxine's grandson stopped by for a visit and made the heartbreaking discovery: she had been murdered. For decades, investigators revealed very little about the case, leaving the community to wonder why anyone would target the elderly woman. But behind the scenes, police say they had a suspect from the very beginning. In June 2026, Maine State Police arrested 59-year-old Daniel Jolly of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Jolly was 25 years old at the time of the killing and supplied oxygen equipment to Maxine through his job. Now, after more than three decades of unanswered questions, the case has entered a new chapter. For the first time, investigators have revealed key details about the evidence—and why they believe Daniel Jolly is responsible for Maxine Bitomski's murder. The work is not done: If you have any information on the murder of Maxine Bitomski, now is the time to come forward. Please contact the Maine State Police at (207) 624-7076 x9. Episode sources and photos: ⁠⁠https://murdershetold.com/episodes/maxine-bitomski Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@murdershetold⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠/mstpodcast⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠murdershetold.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Murder of Maxine Bitomski

  5. 30 Jun

    The Unsolved Murder of Nereida 'Nettie' Melendez

    1989 - Worcester, Massachusetts. June 5, 1989, was supposed to be a day of celebration for 17-year-old Nereida “Nettie” Melendez. The responsible and ambitious teenager was set to graduate from high school and begin the next chapter of her life. But when Nettie failed to appear at her graduation ceremony, her family immediately knew something was wrong. Their worst fears were realized the following day when Nettie’s body was found during a family-led search. Decades later, the mystery surrounding her death remains unsolved. Nettie's brother, Peter Vasquez, and cousin, Doris, join us to talk about the young woman behind the headlines, the lingering questions that continue to haunt their family, and the determination that keeps them searching for justice. 17-year-old Nereida Melendez, who went by Nettie, had a big day ahead of her, and plans for her bright future. June 5th, 1989, was just the beginning: her high school graduation. But when her name was called onstage to get her diploma, Nettie was nowhere to be found. Her family started to panic. Nettie was responsible, and it was highly unlike her to miss such an important event. Their panic ended in tragedy when her body was recovered after a family search the next day. To this day, her case still remains unsolved. Nettie’s brother, Peter Vasquez, and her cousin Doris, reflect on Nettie’s life, their frustrations with the slow moving investigation, and what they would say if they were face to face with her killer. If you have any information on the murder of Nettie Melendez, I encourage you to call the Worcester Police Dept at 508-799-8466, text TIPWPD to CRIMES (274637), or submit an ⁠anonymous tip⁠. This episode was originally published on 01/03/23. Episode sources and photos: ⁠https://murdershetold.com/episodes/nettie-melendez⁠ Support the show: ⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠ Instagram: ⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@murdershetold⁠ Facebook: ⁠/mstpodcast⁠ Website: ⁠murdershetold.com⁠ ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Unsolved Murder of Nereida 'Nettie' Melendez

  6. 12 Jun

    Harmony Montgomery Update: Adam Montgomery's Conviction Overturned

    2019 - Manchester, NH. On December 31st, 2021, the Manchester, NH police went to the media with an alarming press release: a little girl named Harmony Montgomery was missing, and she hadn't been seen in 2 years. In 2024, her father, Adam Montgomery, was convicted of second degree murder for the death of his daughter. In June of 2026, there was a major update in Adam's conviction. This is what you need to know. Revisit the Murder, She Told 2-part episode on Harmony Montgomery's disappearance and the trial of Adam Montgomery: PART 1: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/harmony-montgomery-2 Part 1 on all platforms: https://tinyurl.com/Harmonyep1 PART 2: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/harmony-montgomery-3 Part 2 on all platforms: https://tinyurl.com/Harmonyep2 Learn about "prior bad acts" in the episode on Mark Dugas: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/mark-dugas If you have any information on the location of Harmony Montgomery’s remains, please call the new Manchester Police tip line at (603) 932-8997. --- Support Murder, She Told: ⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠ Instagram: ⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@murdershetold⁠ Facebook: ⁠/mstpodcast⁠ Website: ⁠murdershetold.com⁠ ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Harmony Montgomery Update: Adam Montgomery's Conviction Overturned

  7. 2 Jun

    The Murder of Alice Sturm

    1977 - Elwood, Illinois. In September 1977, 84-year-old Alice Sturm was murdered in her bed inside her home in Elwood, Illinois. Suspicion quickly fell on Alice’s live-in granddaughter, Sheila, and her friend, Ernest Stanberry. But almost as quickly as the charges were filed, they were dropped — and Alice’s case quietly faded into obscurity for decades. What investigators didn’t know at the time was that Ernest Stanberry was also a suspect in another murder: the 1975 killing of Judy Lord in Concord, New Hampshire, a case that remained unsolved until 2025. It wasn’t until 2026 that our research uncovered the connection between these two cases—linking a decades-old Illinois murder to a cold case hundreds of miles away. For nearly fifty years, Alice Sturm’s murder sat collecting dust… Until now. This is the story of the murder of Alice Sturm. If you have any information on the murder of Alice Sturm, please reach out to Sgt. Mike Earnest at the Will County Sheriff’s Office at (815) 727-8575 ext. 4943. Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/alice-sturm Revisit The Murder of Judy Lord, published on 2/25/26: ⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/judy-lord⁠ Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@murdershetold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/mstpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠murdershetold.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Murder of Alice Sturm

  8. 12 May

    UPDATE: Arrest Made for the Murder of Alice Hawkes

    1987 - Westbrook, Maine. In October of 1987, 23-year-old Alice Hawkes was brutally murdered inside the apartment she shared with her boyfriend in Westbrook, Maine. Her killer left her dying on the bathroom floor, locked the door behind them, and disappeared into the night. For nearly four decades, Alice’s case remained unsolved. But now, after 39 years of unanswered questions, there has been an arrest. This is a short need-to-know update in the recent major developments in the unsolved case of Alice Hawkes. The work isn’t done! If you have information related to the death of Alice Hawkes, now is the time to come forward. Please contact the State Police Major Crimes Unit at (207) 657-5710 Revisit the original Alice Hawkes Episode from 2021 Part One: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/alice-hawkes Part Two: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/alice-hawkes-2 Find your platform for the original episode: Part One Part Two Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@murdershetold⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠/mstpodcast⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠murdershetold.com⁠⁠ ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    UPDATE: Arrest Made for the Murder of Alice Hawkes
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Maine and New England true crime with original interviews and detailed documentary style storytelling. Murder, She Told is an award winning, true crime podcast shedding light on the cold cases, missing persons, and crime stories that often get overlooked of Maine, New England, and small towns from away. Murder, She Told uses detailed storytelling with an investigative twist, and weaves in original interviews with friends, family, and investigators close to the case. Rooted in deep research, straightforward narratives, and the victims and their family at the center of every story, Murder, She Told will speak to any listener no matter where they call home. Murder, She Told is created and hosted by native Mainer and victim's advocate, Kristen Seavey. Connect at murdershetold.com and on instagram @MurderSheToldPodcast.

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  • Creator
    Kristen Seavey | Daylight Media
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    193
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kristen Seavey
  • Show Website
    Murder, She Told

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