Criminal Notes

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Every crime leaves a trail. Criminal Notes invites you to decipher the dark stories hidden within the evidence. We meticulously unpack real-life criminal cases, from unsolved mysteries and chilling serial killer sagas to shocking murder investigations, providing a deep dive into the human psyche and the justice system. Go beyond the headlines with us as we explore forensic details, investigative twists, and the profound impact of these events. Criminal Notes offers a fresh, analytical perspective on true crime, ensuring every case is presented with respect and thorough research, uncovering the complexities behind each tragic event. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Sunday, at 9:00 AM, guaranteeing a consistent stream of compelling content to fuel your curiosity. Each episode is a standalone exploration, perfect for your daily commute or a deep dive into the shadows. This podcast is for anyone fascinated by the intricacies of crime, seeking to understand the 'why' behind the 'what', and those who appreciate detailed storytelling in the true crime genre. If you're a fan of investigative journalism and real crime documentaries, Criminal Notes is your next essential listen. Subscribe now and let Criminal Notes be your guide into the compelling world of criminal investigations.

  1. -12 h

    Fisherman Sees a Light Where No Light Should Be: The Lantern House Case

    Fisherman Sees a Light Where No Light Should Be: The Lantern House Case A municipal record showed the Lantern House at Breakwater Point had been without power since 2019, yet a fisherman saw amber light bleeding from a second-floor window and a single red sneaker pressed sole-outward against the glass - one shoe, fifty-three inches above the floor. How did a building with no electricity become a staged scene, and who engineered the path that led Marcia Wells to that house? In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the pre-dawn discovery by Dennis Foley to the investigative milestones that followed, following the evidence, records, and timelines that shaped the case. What investigators found in toxicology, surveillance, and under forty feet of water raises the question: was Marcia’s death random, or carefully planned? Person: Marcia Wells, 44 years old Date: October 13-14 (last seen October 13; discovery October 14) Location: Breakwater Point, Lantern House; body area south of Heron's Neck, 40 feet underwater Investigator: Melissa Casey (arrived October 14 at 7:04 a.m.) Toxicology: Hydroxyzine present, sedative not prescribed to Marcia - Electricity status confirmed by Aldermere municipal utility: Lantern House had no power since 2019 - Time Dennis Foley called 911: 6:40 a.m. after seeing light and a red sneaker in a second-floor window - Shoe detail: single red canvas sneaker pressed sole-outward at 53 inches above interior floor; no second shoe visible - Last confirmed sighting of Marcia Wells alive: approximately 7:50 p.m. on October 13, paying cash at Harbor Market - Medical examiner’s estimated time of death: between 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on October 13; hydroxyzine detected in her system To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    Fisherman Sees a Light Where No Light Should Be: The Lantern House Case

  2. -1 dia

    A Dry Coat in Freezing Weather: The Murder of Jean Wagner

    A Dry Coat in Freezing Weather: The Murder of Jean Wagner The coat was folded and perfectly dry on a riverbank after ninety-six hours below nineteen degrees - the wool showed zero condensation and forensics confirmed it had not been outside in the cold. Who could place a warm, dry coat on ice and walk away, and what did that single detail hide about Jean Wagner's fate? In this episode, we tell the chronological account of Jean Wagner's disappearance and the investigation that followed, following the physical evidence, witness accounts, and a confession to ask how a routine maintenance worker became central to her death. How did a folded, dry coat on frozen river ice unlock a case that led investigators from one missing woman to three victims? Person: Jean Wagner Date: February 11 (discovery at 6:40 AM) Location: Caldwell Riverfront Park, Sable River bank Age: 28 Perpetrator: Roger Simmons (confessed) - Coat found folded on river ice at 6:40 AM on February 11 by maintenance worker Dennis Farr - Temperature had not risen above 19 degrees for 96 consecutive hours before the coat was found - Forensic analysis showed the coat had not spent a night or even an hour in the cold and had zero condensation on brass buttons - Jean Wagner last seen by boyfriend Tom Becker leaving at about 10:15 PM on February 10; his truck recorded on a neighbor's camera at 10:47 PM - Roger Simmons had been observing Jean since October and used access from a seven-year municipal maintenance contract to watch her routine To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    A Dry Coat in Freezing Weather: The Murder of Jean Wagner

  3. -2 dias

    Dog Finds the Body: The Boathouse on Callum Lake

    Dog Finds the Body: The Boathouse on Callum Lake A sealed boathouse with a padlock that showed no scratches and boards rusted in place held a dead man posed upright in a fishing chair - hands folded, a clean flannel shirt no one recognized, and a small signed watercolor beneath him. How did anyone get Bruce York into a locked building on the morning of September fourteenth without any visible entry or exit? In this episode, we lay out the known facts of the case from the first missing-person report to the discovery at the Maddox boathouse, following the timeline and the physical evidence that raises the central mystery: who placed Bruce York inside a sealed structure and why? Person: Bruce York Date: September 14 (discovery), last seen September 9 Location: Maddox boathouse, Callum Lake, four Lakeshore Trace, Pinefeld, Minnesota Status: Cause of death ruled manual strangulation Detective: Douglas Carlson - Bruce York was 54 years old and had lived in Pinefeld his entire life. - He was last seen leaving Rutter's Bar and Grill at approximately 9:15 p.m, on September 9 after drinking two beers. - His truck was found in his driveway and his back door was unlocked on the morning he went missing. - The boathouse padlock had no scratches on the shackle and the window boards were nailed shut with rusted nail heads. - A small watercolor of a loon signed "L.C." was found face up on the concrete floor beneath the chair where York sat. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    Dog Finds the Body: The Boathouse on Callum Lake

  4. -3 dias

    The Yellow Ribbon: How a Trusted Badge Hid a Train Killer

    The Yellow Ribbon: How a Trusted Badge Hid a Train Killer A blue shoulder bag with a neat yellow ribbon sat undisturbed on the depot floor while its owner - twenty-two-year-old Linda Bowers - vanished from an overnight train without appearing on any station camera. How could Linda’s luggage arrive at Sulton Junction but Linda never step off, and what did a contract cargo broker’s badge allow him to hide? In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from Linda’s departure in Tucson through the discovery at Sulton Junction and the early hours of the investigation, focusing on the access that made her disappearance possible and the question that haunts everyone involved: how did a trusted credential enable a crime on a moving train? Person: Linda Bowers Age: 22 Date: March 14 (overnight train March 13-14) Location: Sulton Junction Depot Suspect: Howard Parker, 49 - Linda boarded the eastbound overnight train from Tucson at 9:19 PM on March 13. - Linda sent a last message at 9:07 PM to Carla saying seat 14C and "on my way." - Roy Eckert logged the blue shoulder bag with the yellow ribbon in the unclaimed baggage area at 5:40 AM on March 14. - The bag contained Linda’s wallet, identification, and a folded wedding invitation in her handwriting; her phone was missing. - Howard Parker held a contract cargo broker badge that had passed Amtrak audits for eleven consecutive years. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Yellow Ribbon: How a Trusted Badge Hid a Train Killer

  5. -4 dias

    The Lunchbox Clue: How a Toy Unraveled Two Murders

    The Lunchbox Clue: How a Toy Unraveled Two Murders A child's lunch box with Marie Erickson’s name, found wedged against a fence three days after she vanished, upended an otherwise steady life and led detectives back to the house where she grew up. How did a brittle strip of masking tape and worn cartoon print become the single thread that pulled an entire investigation apart? In this episode, we follow the timeline from Marie’s last confirmed text at 12:41 PM on February 25, 2009, to the discovery of her car unlocked with keys inside and the lunch box found on February 28; we trace where evidence points and where it frustratingly goes silent - what can that lunch box tell us that no camera or witness could? Person: Marie Erickson Date: February 25-28, 2009 Location: Kellerton, Ohio; 414 Sycamore Terrace Occupation: Occupational therapist at Kellerton Rehabilitation Center Detector: Detective Karen Kowalski - Last digital contact: text sent from Marie’s office at 12:41 PM on February 25, 2009, about forgetting her fork. - Last seen leaving work: Marie left the rehabilitation center at 5:50 PM on February 25, 2009. - Car found: Marie’s car was discovered the next morning in the parking lot, unlocked with keys inside. - Lunch box discovery: Dennis Falk found the child’s lunch box at 4:14 PM on February 28, 2009, wedged against a fence post on Sycamore Terrace. - Physical evidence: masking tape inside the lid bore Marie’s name in aged marker; fingerprint impressions were partial and smeared, consistent with a single adult male hand. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Lunchbox Clue: How a Toy Unraveled Two Murders

  6. -5 dias

    She Opened the Door and Recognized Him: The Murder of Gail Roberts

    She Opened the Door and Recognized Him: The Murder of Gail Roberts A small town morning became a death scene of impossible ordinary details: a back door three inches open, PBS on low, coffee half-drunk on the counter and on the floor, and Gail Roberts, age sixty-two, dead from a single blow to the back of her skull. Who arrived, did one thing, and left without taking anything - and why did a name Gail whispered to her sister in October matter so much later? In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the scene, and the people tied to Gail Roberts' last day, following the clues from Birch Run Road to a timber cutblock where fresh prints were found; how did those prints, a ceramic frog on the step, and a late-afternoon decision to go home early fit together? Person: Gail Roberts Age: 62 Location: Birch Run Road, Dellard, Oregon Date: November 13 Investigator: Detective Earl Crawford - Back door found open three inches when Deputy Rob Carey arrived at 10:51 PM. - Gail worked at Dellard Mercantile four mornings a week and left early on November 13 before noon. - Gail was in a relationship with Frank Eberly for four years; he called her at 8:03 PM and 8:40 PM with no answer. - Ceramic frog found on the concrete back step, noted as "almost incidental" in photographs. - Footprints found 140 yards through a timber cutblock toward the river, discovered by wood marker Steve Hollis the next morning. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    She Opened the Door and Recognized Him: The Murder of Gail Roberts

  7. -6 dias

    Buried by the Harvest: The Bracelet That Named Her Killer

    Buried by the Harvest: The Bracelet That Named Her Killer A harvester operator found a hand sticking out of a drainage ditch at the northeast edge of a soybean field-still wearing a hand-stamped silver bracelet engraved "Tuesday"-26 days after a 24-year-old veterinarian tech vanished. How did a simple county-fair bracelet become the thread that led investigators through a town of 4,000 to an answer that had been buried with her? In this episode, we follow the timeline from the night Marie Wagner sent her last text at 8:47 p.m, to the discovery at 7:40 a.m. on October 14, and we hear how a community's routines, phone records, and a single piece of jewelry shaped the investigation. What did the bracelet reveal about where Marie had been and who had planned her burial beneath a growing crop? Person: Marie Wagner Date missing: September 17 (last contact at 8:47 p.m.) Discovery date: October 14 at 7:40 a.m. Location: Northeast edge of a soybean field, Millhaven Farms, Meridian County, Indiana Cause of death: Ligature strangulation - Marie Wagner was 24 years old and worked at Dillard Animal Clinic. - Her last text to her mother read "heading to bed early, tired from work, love you" at 8:47 p.m, on Tuesday, September 17. - Her gray 2017 Honda Civic was found locked with her purse inside on a gravel access road behind a grain elevator, 11 days after the missing-person report. - The bracelet on her wrist was a hand-stamped silver band engraved "Tuesday," traced to retired silversmith Connie Ash who made weekday-engraved bracelets sold at agricultural fairs. - Autopsy determined time of death consistent with the night of September 17-18 and cause of death as ligature strangulation; the body was buried below the frost line and above the water table. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    Buried by the Harvest: The Bracelet That Named Her Killer

  8. 2/08

    The Pager That Kept Ringing: Who Killed Earl Quinn?

    The Pager That Kept Ringing: Who Killed Earl Quinn? A dead man's pager received forty-one pages through the night while his body lay against his truck at Crossroads 40 - a precision neck wound, no sign of struggle, and a callback number that won't stop ringing. What system linked this death to two earlier closed cases, and how did a pager become the only flaw in a cold, calculated crime? In this episode, we follow the timeline from Earl Quinn's last call to his fourteen-year-old daughter at 9:13 PM to the discovery of his body at 5:38 AM, detailing the evidence that steered investigators toward the pager as the critical lead and the unanswered questions that remain. Person: Earl Quinn Age: 48 Date: October 15, 2003 (body discovered); last confirmed call October 14, 2003 at 9:13 PM Location: Crossroads 40 travel plaza, Interstate Eighty, Sovereign Basin County, Nevada Pager pages received: 41 from the same number - Quinn had been a long-haul driver for Cascade Freight out of Reno for 11 years and had fueled at Crossroads 40 11 times in the previous 14 months. - Detective Howard Underwood noted no defensive marks and observed Quinn's wallet in his back pocket with cash inside when he arrived at 6:12 AM. - Medical examiner Ruth Lacy determined cause of death as a single puncture wound to the right lateral neck from a 4-6 inch rigid instrument, likely a sharpened flathead screwdriver or ice pick variant. - The pager logged its first incoming message at 9:47 PM on October 14, 2003, when Quinn had already been dead for approximately 40-60 minutes. - Crossroads 40 exterior cameras had intermittent overnight coverage with gaps that missed most of the relevant window, while interior cameras showed no one entering the bay area from the plaza side during the critical period. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Pager That Kept Ringing: Who Killed Earl Quinn?
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Every crime leaves a trail. Criminal Notes invites you to decipher the dark stories hidden within the evidence. We meticulously unpack real-life criminal cases, from unsolved mysteries and chilling serial killer sagas to shocking murder investigations, providing a deep dive into the human psyche and the justice system. Go beyond the headlines with us as we explore forensic details, investigative twists, and the profound impact of these events. Criminal Notes offers a fresh, analytical perspective on true crime, ensuring every case is presented with respect and thorough research, uncovering the complexities behind each tragic event. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Sunday, at 9:00 AM, guaranteeing a consistent stream of compelling content to fuel your curiosity. Each episode is a standalone exploration, perfect for your daily commute or a deep dive into the shadows. This podcast is for anyone fascinated by the intricacies of crime, seeking to understand the 'why' behind the 'what', and those who appreciate detailed storytelling in the true crime genre. If you're a fan of investigative journalism and real crime documentaries, Criminal Notes is your next essential listen. Subscribe now and let Criminal Notes be your guide into the compelling world of criminal investigations.

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  • Autoria
    Creator at Obomedia
  • Anos em atividade
    2026
  • Episódios
    67
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    © 2026 OBOMEDIA Creators
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