The Last Clue

Smith Media Team

The Last Clue is a true crime podcast that investigates the cases overlooked by mainstream media. We cover murders, disappearances, and cold cases that never received the attention they deserved—offering context, clarity, and fact-based storytelling. With input from our listeners, we pursue the stories that matter most.  Owned and operated by Smith Media Team LLC If you or anyone you know have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com

  1. 5d ago

    The Note, the Voicemail, the DNA: What Really Happened to Faith Hedgepeth?

    Send us Fan Mail In this gripping episode of The Last Clue, Kyle and Beth break down one of the most haunting college‑town murders in American true‑crime history — the killing of Faith Danielle Hedgepeth, a beloved 19‑year‑old UNC student whose life was stolen in the early hours of September 7, 2012. This investigation dives deep into: Faith’s final night out at The ThrillThe suspiciously unlocked apartment doorThe 911 call that raised red flagsThe roommate’s reported blood evidenceThe chilling fast‑food‑bag noteThe accidental voicemail that may capture the killer’s voiceThe DNA phenotype sketchThe 2021 arrest of Miguel Salguero‑OlivaresAnd the pretrial motions prosecutors tried — and failed — to sealThen, in CLUELESS, Kyle and Beth unleash a fiery, no‑filter breakdown of the most debated theories: Was the attack meant for someone else? Did the killer act alone? And who really wrote the note? If you follow unsolved murders, college‑campus crimes, forensic breakthroughs, or cases where the truth hides in the shadows, this is a must‑listen episode. The murder of Faith Hedgepeth isn’t just a case — it’s a puzzle that still refuses to stay quiet. #TrueCrime #FaithHedgepeth #UNCChapelHill #ColdCase #DNAEvidence #UnsolvedMurder #CollegeCrime #ForensicInvestigation #TheLastClue #TrueCrimePodcast Support the show For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

  2. Aug 10

    The Joe Pal Lawsuit, a Southern Oklahoma Cold Case, and the Jesse Mack Butler Theory You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else

    Send us Fan Mail A civil lawsuit that could reshape accountability in Oklahoma. A cold case where a man was found shot inside his running vehicle — headlights piercing the darkness, suspects everywhere, answers nowhere. And a notorious violent offender whose dismissed case still haunts Payne and Logan counties. In this explosive episode of The Last Clue, Kyle and Beth break down the newest developments in the wrongful‑death lawsuit filed by the parents of Joe Pal, who was killed during an altercation with three men in Norman, Oklahoma. With fresh court filings, dismissed punitive damages, and multiple defendants still on the hook, this case is evolving fast — and we’re tracking every detail. Then, we travel south into one of Oklahoma’s most unsettling unsolved homicides: a man found dead in his vehicle, engine running, lights on, and a trail of suspects that never led to justice. It’s a case that feels frozen in time — until now. Finally, we dive into the disturbing history of Jesse Mack Butler, the teen whose brutal attacks on two girls shocked the nation. With a new District Attorney in Payne and Logan County, Kyle reveals a theory — one you will only hear on The Last Clue — about how long‑overdue justice may finally be within reach. This episode blends legal analysis, cold‑case investigation, forensic insight, and exclusive commentary you won’t find anywhere else. If you follow Oklahoma crime, wrongful‑death litigation, unsolved murders, or high‑profile justice failures, this is a must‑listen. Support the show For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

  3. Jul 26

    TikTok Timebomb: A True‑Crime Netflix Documentary Unfolding in Real Time

    Send us Fan Mail The disappearance, the federal child‑sex‑crime investigation, the protective order, the 911 calls — and the moment everything shattered. In this gripping episode, Kyle and Beth walk listeners through the full timeline of Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey and Sara Jane Duffey, a case that moved from a juvenile’s report to a murder‑suicide that stunned Owasso, Oklahoma. But it’s the CLUELESS segment that listeners can’t stop talking about — a raw, emotional, fire‑filled breakdown of the failures, the warning signs, the unanswered questions, and the child left behind. It’s one of the most powerful moments ever recorded on The Last Clue, and it will stay with you long after the episode ends. This is one of the most intense, unforgettable episodes in The Last Clue catalog — a must‑listen for anyone. For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

  4. Jul 17

    Five Stab Wounds, One Lie, and a Lifetime Sentence - And the American Murder That Mirrors It

    Send us Fan Mail 18‑year‑old Henry Nowak was stabbed five times, filmed by his killer, and handcuffed by police as he lay dying — all because officers believed a lie. In this explosive episode, The Last Clue reconstructs the final minutes of Henry’s life, the moment Vickrum Singh Digwa turned a 21‑cm dagger on him, and the bodycam footage that ignited national outrage across the UK. But this case doesn’t stand alone. Kyle and Beth reveal how Henry’s murder shares chilling parallels with another homicide covered exclusively on The Last Clue — the death of Joe Pal, a 23‑year‑old American whose fatal assault exposed similar failures in crisis response, offender escalation, and missed warning signs. Two young men. Two preventable deaths. Two systems that failed them. If you follow knife‑crime cases, policing controversies, or high‑stakes homicide investigations, this episode is essential listening. For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

  5. Jun 14

    Maternal Instinct & Murder: Why America Is Suddenly Obsessed With Women on Death Row

    Send us Fan Mail Women on death row in the United States make up less than 2% of all death‑sentenced prisoners — yet their cases reveal some of the most shocking, complex, and misunderstood stories in the criminal justice system. In this powerful episode of The Last Clue, we break down the real numbers, the real women, and the real failures behind America’s rarest death penalty cases. With renewed national attention sparked by Netflix’s Maternal Instinct — the documentary about the brutal murder of Reagan Simmons‑Hancock and the death sentence of Taylor Parker — we dive deep into why the public is suddenly asking: Who are the women on death row? How many are there? And what kinds of crimes lead to a death sentence for women in America? Whether you’re a true crime researcher, a justice‑system watcher, or a listener drawn in by the Maternal Instinct documentary, this episode gives you the most comprehensive, fact‑driven breakdown of women on death row available anywhere. The Last Clue is known for deep dives, investigative storytelling, and evidence‑based analysis — and this episode is no exception. No Shift Coffee Company LLC  Support the show For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

  6. May 25

    FREE: Our ExCLUEsive Take on the Netflix Documentary - The Crash

    Send us Fan Mail For the first time EVER, we are offering a FREE episode of our Subscription-only content - ExCLUEsive! In this episode, in this chaotic, unfiltered episode, we dive headfirst into the Mackenzie Shirilla case, the viral 2022 Ohio car crash, and the explosive Netflix documentary The Crash. We break down the footage, the courtroom drama, the forensic evidence, and the internet’s obsession with whether this was a tragic accident or an intentional act. This is not a polished true‑crime recap — this is an unscripted, unhinged conversation where we question everything, react in real time, and unpack the wildest details the documentary left out. Was this murder? Was it reckless driving? Was the documentary biased? We’re unpacking it all.  Support the show For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

  7. May 18

    Hammer, Gasoline, and Betrayal: How Raymond Johnson Was Paroled to Kill

    Send us Fan Mail In this gripping episode of The Last Clue, we uncover the chilling story of Raymond Eugene Johnson — a convicted killer whose violent past escalated into one of the most shocking double murders in Oklahoma history. After serving time for a 1995 manslaughter conviction, Johnson was paroled and began a turbulent relationship with Brooke Whitaker, a young mother trying desperately to protect her children. Her repeated attempts to escape his abuse weren’t enough to stop the tragedy that unfolded on June 23, 2007. Through detailed storytelling, court records, and firsthand accounts, we walk listeners through the brutal hammer attack, the arson that followed, the death of Brooke and her 7‑month‑old daughter Kya, and the massive investigation that led to Johnson’s arrest, conviction, and eventual execution in 2026. We also explore the years of appeals, the controversy surrounding Oklahoma’s death penalty system, and Johnson’s final words before lethal injection. This episode is a deep dive into domestic violence, escalation, and the devastating consequences of a system that couldn’t protect a mother and her child. Support the show For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

  8. May 11 ·  Bonus

    Mother's Day Special

    Send us Fan Mail In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Last Clue, we pause our usual deep‑dive investigations to honor the mothers we cherish, the mothers we miss, and the mothers whose stories continue to shape us long after they’re gone. Through heartfelt reflections, listener tributes, and powerful moments of remembrance, we celebrate the women who protected us, taught us, and loved us with a strength that never fades. This episode is a gentle space for grief, gratitude, and connection as we recognize the impact of every mother—past, present, and forever in our hearts.  We invite you to share a shoutout to your mother—whether she’s still with you or remembered in love—in the comments wherever you listen to our podcast.  Support the show For ExCLUEsive content, subscribe on Buzzsprout, join our Facebook community by searching The Last Clue Podcast, or support the show on Buy Me A Coffee. To order Fix Brand Coffee at our special discount: https://www.fixcoffeebrand.com/?ref=THELASTCLUE Get 15% off your first order at Doich Foods: https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/TheLastClue  Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

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The Last Clue is a true crime podcast that investigates the cases overlooked by mainstream media. We cover murders, disappearances, and cold cases that never received the attention they deserved—offering context, clarity, and fact-based storytelling. With input from our listeners, we pursue the stories that matter most.  Owned and operated by Smith Media Team LLC If you or anyone you know have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com

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  • Creator
    Smith Media Team
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Smith Media Team LLC
  • Show Website
    The Last Clue