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21/12/2022

Refugio Rodriguez, part 1: A Minnesota hitjob? Why did police ignore clues and rule it suicide?

A Minnesota man found dead on walking path told family he was a 'goner' after identified as confidential informant. Yet despite the suspicious death, his case was closed after suicide determination.

21/12/2022

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22 min
09/12/2022

This Minnesota man went missing without a trace. 7 years later, there are still no answers

The night before Zak disappeared, he'd been texting his mother about plans for Christmas and was arranging his work schedule at a Super One bakery in Duluth. Investigators feel that a cellphone ping may have misled the investigation from immediately searching the grounds near where he went missing.

09/12/2022

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15 min
14/11/2025

Who Killed Kelly? | PART 2

In part 2 of this series, the team at The Vault tries to track down a man previously considered a potential suspect in the 1984 murder of Kelly Jean Robinson. In the process, they run across a new potential person of interest: a convicted murderer who preyed on South Dakota workers in the 1980s. He was a free man in 1984 -- and he was known to frequent The Frontier Bar, where Kelly Robinson was last seen leaving. For images from court documents and photos of kelly, visit: https://www.inforum.com/people/kelly-robinson This episode is written and produced by Trisha Taurinskas. A special thank you to Jean Monthei for her on-the-ground assistance in this series.

14/11/2025

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38 min
21/11/2025

Who Killed Kelly? | PART 3

In the third and final part of this series, we explore what happened to the mountain of evidence in the 1984 cold case murder of Kelly Jean Robinson -- and we discuss what could come next in law enforcement's investiation into Kelly's death. Kelly's body was found floating in a rural Minnesota gravel pit pond, roughly 30 miles from her home in Sioux Falls. Her case remains unsolved. If anyone has any information on the murder of Kelly Jean Robinson, please contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at 1-877-996-6222. A special thank you to Jean Monthei for her on-the-ground assistance in this series. If you're looking for a way to support the work we do at the vault, leave a 5 star rating or review on apple podcasts. Five star ratings increase search visibility, which means more coverage for the cases we cover. The Vault is written, edited and produced by Forum News Service investigative reporter Trisha Taurinskas. For more information on the murder case of Kelly Jean Robinson, visit https://www.inforum.com/people/kelly-robinson.

21/11/2025

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23 min
18/03/2024

PART 5: The Disappearance of Belinda Van Lith

This is part 5 in an ongoing series on the disappearance of Belinda Van Lith, and the investigation that followed. In this part of the series, we explore the cold case review of Belinda's case, which took place from 2008 to 2014. During that time, investigators with the Wright County Sheriff's Office, the Minnesota BCA and the FBI conducted a number of thorough searches in their effort to find Belinda. Those searches included the execution of multiple search warrants, the use of cadaver dogs, excavations and more. To find out what they discovered, listen to this episode. You can find all of our work on this case at inforum.com/Belinda. There, you'll discover our print stories that accompany every podcast episode. Those stories include images from the casefile, and photos of Belinda, Timothy Crosby and others mentioned in this story. You can also visit our Facebook Group, The Vault: True Crime from the Upper Midwest to discuss the case with others who are listening or reading the series. If you have any information related to this case, email Trisha Taurinskas at ttaurinskas@forumcomm.com

18/03/2024

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32 min
14/03/2025

Joli Truelson: Connecting the Dots | PART 1

This series examines the devastating impact of a flawed investigation by the Minneapolis Police Department into the 1972 slaying of 16-year-old Joli Truelson – and her family's renewed fight for answers in the wake of a killer's confession. Joli Truelson was picked up on the evening of July 3, 1972 in Uptown Minneapolis by a man driving a newer model, gold-colored, two-door vehicle. Her body was discovered 15 hours later in Minnehaha Creek, four miles away. She died from blunt force trauma to the back of her head, insinuating that she was running away from her attacker. Critical evidence was thrown away, including the possible murder weapon. Since then, her case has gone cold. Joli Truelson's brother, though, always thought her death could be linked to a similar crime: the death of 25-year-old Mary Schlais in 1974. On Nov. 7, 2024, Jon K Miller, 84, confessed to picking up Mary Schlais while she was hitchhiking in Minneapolis. When she refused to have sex with him, he stabbed her 15 times. He drove to Dunn County, Wisconsin – roughly 90 miles away – and dumped her body in a ditch. An eyewitness saw it all – and called it in to authorities. He described the man as being in his mid-30s with mid-length brown hair. He described the vehicle as a newer model, gold-colored, two-door car. The killer went more than 50 years without being caught, until advancements in DNA led authorities to Jon K Miller's rural Minnesota assisted living facility door. When confronted with evidence, he confessed. With the help of Joli Truelson's family, this series digs deep into the life and criminal history of Jon K Miller, attempting to answer the question: Did he murder Joli Truelson? Jon K Miller has been questioned in Joli Truelson's murder investigation, but has not been charged with any crimes related to her death. The Vault is a Forum Communications podcast. This episode is hosted by investigative reporter Trisha Taurinksas. For more information on this case, visit https://www.inforum.com/people/joli-truelson

14/03/2025

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24 min
03/03/2024

PART 4: The Disappearance of Belinda Van Lith

This is part 4 in an ongoing series on the disappearance of Belinda Van Lith, and the investigation that followed. In part 4 of this series, we explore an alleged confession related to Belinda's disappearance. In January 2002, the Wright County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota received a call from a woman who claimed she had information about a confession in Belinda's case. The woman told investigators her sister was riding in the back of a truck one to two years prior when she heard their aunt say Belinda's distant cousin confessed to the crime at some point between 1987 and 1989 while drunk. The distant cousin arrived at the aunt's house and allegedly told her that he and a friend forced Belinda into their car while she was walking down the road on a dark and foggy night. Then, he claimed things "got out of hand," according to the case file. To learn more about what investigators did next, listen to this episode. You can find all of our work on this case at inforum.com/Belinda. There, you'll discover our print stories that accompany every podcast episode. Those stories include images from the casefile, and photos of Belinda, Timothy Crosby and others mentioned in this story. You can also visit our Facebook Group, The Vault: True Crime from the Upper Midwest to discuss the case with others who are listening or reading the series. If you have any information related to this case, email Trisha Taurinskas at ttaurinskas@forumcomm.com

03/03/2024

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20 min
22/01/2025

Is There a Cult in North Dakota? PART 3

A helping hand to former Plymouth Brethren members In the last of this three-part audio series, host Trisha Taurinskas interviews Carman Drever, a former member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and outspoken critic of the church. Drever shares her experiences within the church and goes into detail about the PBCC's control over its members, who face separation from their family if they step out of line. Since leaving the PBCC, Drever has devoted her energy to providing information and resources to other former cult members who often have no other place to turn.

22/01/2025

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1h 12m
02/11/2023

The Night Kevin Mahoney Vanished: PART 1 OF 2

This year marks thirty years since Kevin Mahoney went missing from a once-notorious party house in Fargo, North Dakota. His sisters believe that somebody in the Fargo area knows something. They're after one thing: They want the person -- or people -- who know what happened to come forward before their memories are carried to the grave. This Fargo missing persons case has gone cold, yet the details of the investigation will make you wonder why. For the full story: https://www.inforum.com/news/the-vault/this-missing-mans-sisters-wont-rest-until-someone-speaks-up-what-happened-to-kevin-mahoney Written, narrated and produced by Trisha Taurinskas

02/11/2023

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9 min
11/04/2025

Joli Truelson: Connecting the Dots | PART 4

In part 4 of this series examining the 1972 Minneapolis murder of 16-year-old Joli Truelson, we examine the criminal -- and violent -- history of Jon Keith Miller, a potential suspect who was sentenced in March of 2025 for the 1974 murder of 25-year-old Mary Schlais. Miller picked up Mary Schlais while she was hitchiking in Uptown. Joli Truelson was also picked up while she was hitchhiking in Uptown. To see our print coverage on Joli Truelson, Mary Schlais and Jon Keith Miller, visit: inforum.com/thevault This podcast is hosted by Forum News Service reporter Trisha Taurinskas. You can contact Trisha by emailing her at ttaurinskas@forumcomm.com

11/04/2025

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20 min

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