Least of These

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Covering the victims that need it most. Every life matters. Everyone deserves justice.

  1. 241. “Behind Closed Doors” The Case of Raechyl & Jayla Blackshear - Anchorage, Alaska

    6d ago

    241. “Behind Closed Doors” The Case of Raechyl & Jayla Blackshear - Anchorage, Alaska

    An allegation, a double murder, and a gold chain necklace.  In April of 2022 concerned family members requested a welfare check at the home of 35-year-old Raechyl Blackshear.  Weeks earlier Raechyl had brought her 14-year-old daughter, Jayla to the Anchorage Police Department. Jayla told officials she had been sexually assaulted by a male family member.  When the family began receiving text messages from Raechyl and Jayla but couldn’t reach them by phone, alarm bells started ringing. But no one could have imagined the true horror that had unfolded at their home in Northeast Anchorage.  RESOURCES: National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7) (800) 799-7233National Human Trafficking Hotline (888) 373-7888National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) (800) 656-HOPE (4673)RAINN: Rape, Abuse and Incest National NetworkNSVRC: National Sexual Violence Resource CenterNational Sexual Abuse Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE 1-800-656-4673 SOURCES: United States v. Blackshear, 1:22-mj-00451 – CourtListener.com Raechyl Blackshear, a devoted mother, struggled in secret. Her family hopes the murders of her and her daughter focus attention on domestic and sexual abuse. - Anchorage Daily News Jalonni Blackshear PLEADS GUILTY TO THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER — Anchorage Police Department Former Alaska corrections officer gets 150 years for killing wife, daughter Jalonni Blackshear Sentenced To 150 Years for the Murders of His Wife and Daughter — Anchorage Police Department Man arrested in connection with killing of Anchorage mother and daughter also faces charges of child sex abuse - Anchorage Daily News Press Release - Jalonni Blackshear Pleads Guilty to the Murder of his Wife and Daughter Raechyl Blackshear case: Elk Grove parents mourn daughter | abc10.com Alaska Blackshear Killings: Suspect Arrested in New York City – NBC New York Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    33 min
  2. “A Justified Homicide” - The Case of Aaron Spencer - Lonoke County - CASE DISMISSED [Final Update]

    Jun 18

    “A Justified Homicide” - The Case of Aaron Spencer - Lonoke County - CASE DISMISSED [Final Update]

    The second degree murder case against Aaron Spencer has been dismissed. Here’s my complete coverage of the case, with the update at the end.  You can skip to around 38 minutes for update.   SOURCES: Interview with Erin Cassinelli and Aaron Spencer - Arkansas Democrat Gazette  https://youtu.be/YFtfVVzZk6M Judge dismisses criminal charges against Aaron Spencer, the dad who killed daughter’s alleged molester (UPDATED) - Arkansas Times SPENCER v. STATE OF ARKANSAS :: 2025Justia Lawhttps://law.justia.com › cases › arkansas › supreme-court 43cr-24-551: state of arkansas v aaron spencerArkansas Judiciary (.gov)https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov › opad › case cr-26-38: aaron spencer v state of arkansasArkansas Judiciary (.gov)https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov › opad › case Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    49 min
  3. 239. “Murder by Parole” - The Case of Susan Leyden - Brooklyn, New York - [Part 3 FINAL]

    Jun 11

    239. “Murder by Parole” - The Case of Susan Leyden - Brooklyn, New York - [Part 3 FINAL]

    A trip to the 99 cent store, a saw, and the state’s star witness.  After murdering Jacquelin Bonds in 1963 and Ana Laura Sierra in 1985, Harvey Marcelin was paroled again.  Soon after his release he became obsessed with a woman he seemingly met at a women’s shelter.  Two years after being set free, Harvey Marcelin was charged with the murder of 68-year-old Susan Leyden.  SOURCES: Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New York Police reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New York https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/ https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/ For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-share NYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering pal https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/ After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.com Brooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head found Exclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interview https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/amp He Spent Decades Behind Bars for Killing 2 Girlfriends. At 87, He's on Trial Again for Allegedly Dismembering Another Woman IN RE: Harvey MARCELIN (1999) | FindLaw New information released on suspected serial killer Marceline Harvey after arrest in Brooklyn woman's murder - CBS New York NYPD: Elderly dismemberment suspect shopped at 99 Cent store with victim’s leg in tow Parolee Arraigned for Murdering and Dismembering Brooklyn Woman - The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office News 12 | New Jersey | Key Witness Testifies In Trial Of 87 Year Old Alleged Serial Killer Accused Of Dismembering Woman https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/nyc-trans-serial-killer-87-on-trial-for-butchering-pal-and-taking-her-leg-shopping/?utm_source=aol&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral Police: Convicted killer Harvey Marcelin traveled with victim's leg | PIX11 https://brooklynda.org/2026/05/08/elder-parolee-convicted-of-murdering-and-dismembering-brooklyn-woman-then-discarding-her-remains/ https://westchester.news12.com/2026/05/08/87-year-old-serial-killer-found-guilty-of-dismembering-woman-in-east-new-york/d0HWk8CehNH0sUj6qESWE Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    34 min
  4. 238. "Murder by Parole" - The Case of Ana Laura Sierra - Manhattan, New York - [Part 2]

    Jun 4

    238. "Murder by Parole" - The Case of Ana Laura Sierra - Manhattan, New York - [Part 2]

    A wannabe pimp, a shopping cart, and a bag of body parts.  After the murder of Jacqeline Bonds in 1963, after receiving a life sentence, Harvey Marcelin was released on lifetime parole.  About a year after his release, a man walking in Central Park discovered a bag of dismembered remains.  The victim was later identified as 29-year-old Ana Laura Sierra. Marcelin plead guilty to manslaughter. But once again, he wouldn’t remain behind bars.  SOURCES: Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New York Police reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New York https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/ https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/ For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-share NYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering pal https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/ After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.com Brooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head found Exclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interview https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/amp He Spent Decades Behind Bars for Killing 2 Girlfriends. At 87, He's on Trial Again for Allegedly Dismembering Another Woman IN RE: Harvey MARCELIN (1999) | FindLaw Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    23 min
  5. 237. “Murder by Parole” - The Case of Jacqueline Bonds - Manhattan, New York - [Part 1]

    May 28

    237. “Murder by Parole” - The Case of Jacqueline Bonds - Manhattan, New York - [Part 1]

    Allegations, an alibi witness, and a lifetime sentence. On April 18th, 1963, 21-year-old Jacqueline Bonds was supposed to testify in front of the grand jury as an alibi witness for a first-degree rape case. She had been subpoenaed by the defendant, 24-year-old Harvey Marcelin. But Jacqueline didn’t show up for court that day.  Hours later she was shot to death in her Manhattan Apartment.  SOURCES: Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New York Police reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New York https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/ https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/ For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-share NYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering pal https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/ After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.com Brooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head found Exclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interview https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/amp Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    29 min
  6. 236. "Monroe’s Little Angel" - The Case of Nevaeh Buchanan - Monroe, Michigan

    May 21

    236. "Monroe’s Little Angel" - The Case of Nevaeh Buchanan - Monroe, Michigan

    A scooter, a changing story, and so many sex offenders. On May 24th, 2009, five-year-old, Nevaeh Buchanan vanished from her Charlotte Arms Apartment complex. Days later her body was found near the River Raisin. From the very start, police were looking into several persons of interest, most of whom, were associated with her mother, Jennifer Buchanan. SOURCES:  Autopsy Results Show Nevaeh Buchanan May Have Been Buried Alive - ABC News Sheriff: Body is probably missing 5-year-old's - CNN.com Case Files: The search for the person who killed 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan 13 years later, murder of Monroe girl Nevaeh Buchanan remains unsolved Police Believe Child's Body Encased in Cement Is Nevaeh - ABC News What happened to Nevaeh Buchanan, unsolved Michigan child murder | wtol.com Still no justice for five-year-old girl encased in cement more than decade after horrifying murder - The Mirror Disturbing Evidence Found in Case of Missing Michigan 5-Year-Old Nevaeh - ABC News Murder still unsolved 13 years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan disappeared from Michigan apartment | FOX 2 Detroit The search for Nevaeh Buchanan | ABC7 Los Angeles | abc7.com - ABC7 Los Angeles Nevaeh Buchanan timeline of events Justice Still Sought Five Years After Nevaeh Buchanan, 5, Found In Shallow Grave - CBS Detroit  Police seek tips in child's 2009 abduction and slaying - CNN.com Obituary information for Nevaeh Buchanan Second convicted sex offender 'person of interest' in girl s disappearance | The Blade CNN.com - Transcripts https://youtu.be/vyDPDIrpZxk?si=JbdGN2906-6QNe7r Monroe mystery continues in unsolved murder of 5-year-old Nevaeh | FOX 2 Detroit https://www.newspapers.com/image/363347157/ Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 hr
  7. MURDERED: Carla Walker with Crime with Holly

    Apr 23

    MURDERED: Carla Walker with Crime with Holly

    Due to a family emergency, I’m taking this week off. But Holly with Crime with Holly is here to fill in with the story of Carla Walker. In 1974, 17-year-old Carla Jan Walker was abducted from a parking lot in Fort Worth, Texas after a night out with her boyfriend. Her murder shocked the community and left investigators with more questions than answers. For decades, the case went cold… and suspicion lingered on the one person who witnessed it all. Her boyfriend Rodney McCoy. Nearly 50 years later, a breakthrough in DNA technology would finally reveal the truth and bring long awaited justice. NOW AVAILABLE: CRIME WITH HOLLY PATREON! www.patreon.com/crimewithholly Enjoy ad free for just $2 a month! Enjoying the show?   Here's a way to find out where else you can follow CrimeaHolly! https://linktr.ee/CrimeaHolly Crime with Holly Case Suggestion Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGdPu4AWAoG_-cmznwcNxnNQlEyX9nxxOwZNZfqpprL3TaUQ/viewform Episode Sources: 20/20 Episode: Season 30 Episode 15 https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/texas-teen-carla-walker-abducted-killed-by-glen-mccurley https://www.nbcdfw.com/video/news/local/jurors-listen-to-alleged-confession-during-carla-walker-cold-case-murder-trial/2725323/ https://dnasolves.com/articles/carla-walker-murder/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 2m
  8. 235. “Call for Help” - The Case of Denise Lee - North Port, Florida - [Part 2 FINAL]

    Apr 16

    235. “Call for Help” - The Case of Denise Lee - North Port, Florida - [Part 2 FINAL]

    Another witness, another 911 call, and a two-hour deliberation. The murder trial for 36-year-old Michael King began in August of 2008. Prosecutors presented overwhelming evidence against King, much of it recovered due to Denise Lee’s heroic actions.  It only took two hours for the jury to return their verdict. In the years after Denise’s murder countless lives have been saved through the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.  DENISE LEE FOUNDATION:  Denise Amber Lee Foundation SOURCES:  Denise Lee’s final 911 calls changed Florida, her killer executed Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s - Newspapers.com™ KING v. STATE (2012) | FindLaw North Port woman's family awaits execution of her killer Calls of distressNBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com › wbna25004051 SHE DIED AS DEPUTIES WERE LEFT UNAWARETampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com › archive › 2008/04/13 › sh... Denise Amber Lee Was Murdered Despite Pleading with ...People.comhttps://people.com › Crime › Crime History Watch 20/20 TV Show - ABC.comABC Networkhttps://abc.com › shows https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/2485899/opinion/Opinion_SC2026-0336.pdf  Michael King executed for murder of Denise Amber Lee Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    33 min
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Covering the victims that need it most. Every life matters. Everyone deserves justice.

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  • Creator
    Tiny Ranch Productions
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    266
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