Kristen Seavey

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  1. On Advocacy, Community & the Fight for Justice

    Aug 25

    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

  2. The Baffling Disappearance of Joan Risch, Part One

    Jul 28

    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

  3. The Baffling Disappearance of Joan Risch, Part Two

    Aug 11

    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

  4. The Murder of Maxine Bitomski

    Jul 14

    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

  5. The Unsolved Murder of Nereida 'Nettie' Melendez

    Jun 30

    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

  6. The Murder of Alice Sturm

    Jun 2

    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

  7. Harmony Montgomery Update: Adam Montgomery's Conviction Overturned

    Jun 12

    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

  8. The Unsolved Murder of Shana Renee Price

    May 5

    The Unsolved Murder of Shana Renee Price

    1990 - Springfield, Massachusetts. On the morning after Christmas in 1990, a parks employee at Blunt Park in Springfield, MA, made a grim discovery: the body of 17-year-old Shana Renee Price. Initially, police suspected she had been shot, but an autopsy later revealed the brutal truth behind her death. Shana was a young mother to a baby boy, living a vibrant life surrounded by her friends and family. Her case received little public attention until 2022, when Springfield Police and the Hampden County DA released a phenotype composite sketch developed by Parabon Nanolabs. The sketch, created using DNA evidence found on Shana’s body, reignited hope that her tragic murder might finally be solved. However, police still need the public’s help to bring her killer to justice. If you have information on the murder of Shana Renee Price, please call or text her tip line at the Hampden County DA’s Office at (413) 432-9881. This episode was originally published in December 2024. If you are a current or former Hampden County resident, get a free DNA ancestry kit to help solve cold cases: ⁠https://hampdenda.com/news/forensic-genetic-genealogy/⁠ Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/shana-renee-price Support the show: ⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠ Learn more about Investigative Genetic Genealogy: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/investigative-genetic-genealogy⁠ Instagram: ⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@murdershetold⁠ Facebook: ⁠/mstpodcast⁠ Website: ⁠murdershetold.com⁠ ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  9. The Disappearance of Christopher Bird, Part One

    Apr 8

    The Disappearance of Christopher Bird, Part One

    1984 - Windham, New Hampshire 1975 - Plantation, Florida When 25-year-old Chris Bird didn't return home after a camping trip in New Hampshire with a friend in July of 1984, alarm bells began to ring. Days later, his car was found abandoned at a nearby mall with a flat tire-Chris was nowhere to be found. Nearly a decade earlier, on New Year's Day in 1975, the Broward County Sheriff's Office in southern Florida received a call from New Hampshire authorities: someone had confessed to a murder in their area. When police arrived at the home, they found 28-year-old George P. Long dead on the floor. Two cases, seemingly unrelated. Different states. Years apart. But when a newspaper article exposed a troubling past, the connections became impossible to ignore—leading investigators to focus on the one person both cases had in common. If you have any information on the disappearance of Chris Bird, please contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-3658 or email coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov. Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/christopher-bird 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

  10. The Disappearance of Christopher Bird, Part Two

    Apr 21

    The Disappearance of Christopher Bird, Part Two

    1984 - Windham, New Hampshire 25-year-old Chris Bird was missing. According to his friend, Richard Brunt, he was last seen at DQ Stables after the pair returned from a camping trip in July of 1984. Days later, Chris's car was found abandoned at a nearby mall. Chris was nowhere to be found. But Richard Brunt was hiding a violent past. Years earlier, he had been convicted of murdering his partner in Florida before relocating to New Hampshire, where he attempted to build a new life. As Chris's disappearance deepened, attention turned to the last person known to have seen him, and investigators soon began to question whether the same dangerous patterns that marked Richard Brunt’s past had followed him north. If you have any information on the disappearance of Chris Bird, please contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-3658 or email coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov. Episode sources and photos: ⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/christopher-bird⁠-2 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

  11. The Murder of Deborah Lynne Bates

    Mar 25

    The Murder of Deborah Lynne Bates

    1993. Chelmsford, Massachusetts. 23-year-old Deborah Lynne Bates, known as Debbie, was trying to start over after leaving her abusive ex, George, with whom she shared a child. She wasn't perfect, but she was determined to build a better life. One February night in 1993, seven months pregnant, Debbie stepped out of her apartment for a pack of cigarettes and vanished. She never came home. Police treated her disappearance as routine, but her family knew she would never abandon her young son. The case lay practically dormant until 2004, when a gruesome discovery that was meant to stay buried turned up on the side of the hideaway—raising questions no one was ready to answer. If you have any information on what happened to Deborah Bates, please contact the Massachusetts State Police at the Middlesex District Attorney's office at 781-897-6600. Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/deborah-bates 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

  12. Forever Young: The Story of Rebecca Pelkey, Part One

    01/18/2023

    Forever Young: The Story of Rebecca Pelkey, Part One

    1988 - Hermon, Maine.  Inside the neon splashed walls of the Bangor Arcade, Erica and Melanie waited for their friend, 14-year-old Rebecca “Becky” Pelkey. Becky was late, and the clock was ticking. Not only was Becky no-showing, but so was her new friend, 24-year-old Ronald Boobar, who they’d hung out with the previous night. One week later, the newspaper released a description of an unidentified young woman who had been found dead in the woods. It was Becky.  The day that she was identified, police spoke individually with her friends. They waited to talk to Ron last. In a quiet room, just after midnight, Ron Boobar sat at the Bangor Police dept with two detectives. They set up a cassette recording device on the table, and hit record…. This is the story of Becky Pelkey, told through her family, and original transcripts and court records.  This is an MMIW case from Maine. Becky is part of the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaqs, one of Maine’s Native tribes. By sharing her story, we are keeping her name alive and bringing awareness to the epidemic that is violence against Indigenous women and girls.  Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/rebecca-pelkey 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

  13. The Abduction of Billy and CJ Vosseler, Part Two

    04/22/2025

    The Abduction of Billy and CJ Vosseler, Part Two

    1986 - Rochester, New Hampshire. In October 1986, Charles Martin Vosseler abducted his two sons, Billy and CJ, leaving their mother, Ruth, desperate to follow their trail—all while picking up the pieces of a life she now realized had been built on lies. Charlie had taken everything: her possessions, her savings, and now, her sons. But he underestimated Ruth. He’d chosen an indefatigable adversary—one who would stop at nothing to bring her children home. Decades later, Ruth is still fighting. Still hoping. Still believing that somewhere, her boys are out there—having lived full lives, unaware of who they truly are and everything their father stole from them. If you have any information on the location of Charles Martin Vosseler or the abduction of his children, Charles Jason “CJ” Vosseler and William Martin “Billy” Vosseler, please contact your local FBI office or the Boston field office at (857) 386-2000. Submit an anonymous tip online: https://tips.fbi.gov/home The FBI is offering a $25k reward for information that leads to locating either Charles Martin Vosseler or his two sons. Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/billy-cj-vosseler-2 Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold ------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  14. The Murder of Diane Drake, Part One

    03/11/2025

    The Murder of Diane Drake, Part One

    1980 - Newport, Rhode Island. On March 21, 1980, as wind and rain swept through Middletown, Rhode Island, 19-year-old Diane Drake got ready for work. But she never made it there. The next morning, her nude body washed up on Easton’s Beach. Witnesses later reported seeing Diane the night she disappeared, walking—and even hitchhiking—along the three-mile route to work despite the harsh weather. But Diane had always warned her younger sister, Jean, never to hitchhike. Would she have ignored her own advice? Forty-five years later, Jean is still searching for answers. And to this day, she believes one thing: Diane Drake knew her killer. Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/diane-drake-1 If you have any information on the murder of Diane Drake, please contact the Rhode Island Cold Case Unit tip line at (401) 468-2233. You can also call the anonymous tip line at the Newport Police Dept at (401) 846-2606. Donate to the Diane Drake Memorial Scholarship Fund at Roger Williams University. Choose ‘Make a Gift to RWU’, select Other, and write in Diane Drake Memorial Scholarship: https://www.rwu.edu/giving/ways-to-give If you contribute to Diane's scholarship, please email me at hello@murdershetold.com for a gift. Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  15. The Deadly Web of Maine Serial Killer James Hicks, Part One

    12/15/2020

    The Deadly Web of Maine Serial Killer James Hicks, Part One

    1982 - Etna, Maine. In 1982 in Newport, Maine, Jerilyn Towers goes to the local bar for a drink... and never comes back. When Newport Police Chief Jim Ricker, goes to question the man last seen with her, he quickly realizes that Jerilyn may not be the only person who was last seen with this man, and that they both might not actually be missing... This is the story of James Hicks, the serial killer next door that you've never heard of, and the most sensational trial in Maine State history. ***NOTE FROM KRISTEN: This was the very first episode I ever recorded and edited for Murder, She Told over 5 years ago, and I am aware there are imperfections that come with being a novice. If you are starting the show here, I also recommend giving a newer episode a shot to get a taste of what the show currently sounds like. Thank you!*** Special thanks to Police Chief Jim Ricker for sharing his first hand account. All sources for this episode can be found on murdershetold.com. Connect on instagram @MurderSheToldPodcast Have a story that needs to be told or want to say hi? Submit your story to hello@murdershetold.com Support Murder, She Told here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  16. The Disappearance and Murder of Kitty Wardwell

    10/21/2025

    The Disappearance and Murder of Kitty Wardwell

    Holden, Maine - 1983 In the summer of 1983, Kitty Collins Wardwell vanished after a fight with her much older boyfriend and business partner, Francis ‘Frank’ Julian. Kitty was only weeks away from turning 30—ambitious, full of plans, and then, without warning... she disappeared. For years, her family searched and speculated. Rumors spread, and the truth seemed to slip further away with every passing year. What began as a missing person’s case soon unraveled into something darker. But time has a way of surfacing what’s been hidden—even when someone goes to great lengths to keep it buried. Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/kitty-wardwell 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

  17. The Murder of Judy Lord: Cold Case Solved

    Feb 25

    The Murder of Judy Lord: Cold Case Solved

    1975 - Concord, New Hampshire. In May 1975, a rent collector knocked on the door of 22-year-old Judith Lord’s apartment. There was no answer—only the sound of her baby crying. When he went inside, he found Judy dead in her upstairs bedroom. From the beginning, police had suspects. The case moved quickly. An arrest felt imminent. But then, a single scientific conclusion shifted the trajectory of the investigation. What should have been a straight path to justice became a decades-long detour. This is a story about a young mother, a community shaken, and a murder investigation steered off course by flawed forensics—a mistake that cost years, and a resolution that came far too late. Episode sources and photos: 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

  18. Justice for Nancy Williams

    Jan 27

    Justice for Nancy Williams

    1981 - Winchendon, Massachusetts. On January 30, 1981, 19-year-old Nancy Williams picked up a last-minute shift at the Cumberland Farms in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Just two hours before closing, an unknown assailant entered the store, robbed it, and brutally stabbed Nancy, leaving her for dead behind the counter. The crime stunned locals, who struggled to believe something so violent could happen in their quiet town. Even more unsettling was the thought that the person responsible may have simply blended back into the community—never identified, never held accountable. Now, 45 years later, Nancy’s case is being revived in the hope that renewed attention, advances in forensic technology, and fresh tips can finally bring justice for Nancy. Cumberland Farms is now offering a $25K reward for information that leads to the conviction in Nancy’s case. If you have info that can help, please contact the Massachusetts State Police Unresolved Case Unit at 1-855-MA-SOLVE (1-855-627-6583) or email mspunresolved@pol.state.ma.us. Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/nancy-williams 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

  19. The Strange Disappearance of Michael Madore

    09/23/2025

    The Strange Disappearance of Michael Madore

    1996 - Milo, Maine. On a cool April day in 1996, 32-year-old Michael Madore disappeared without a trace. He left behind everything—his possessions, his beloved dogs, and a letter claiming he was bound for Alaska to live out a childhood dream of becoming a “mountain man” like Grizzly Adams. But that dream was only ever a fantasy. The circumstances Mike left behind painted a confusing picture, and the details didn’t seem to line up. Nearly 30 years have passed, and Mike has never been  heard from again. For his family and friends, the silence has only deepened the mystery—and they are left with a single haunting wish: to finally bring him home. If you have information on the disappearance of Michael Madore, please contact Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit North at (207) 973-3750, toll-free 1-800-432-7381, or ⁠leave a tip here.⁠ Episode sources and photos: ⁠⁠⁠https://murdershetold.com/episodes/michael-madore⁠ 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

  20. The Disappearance of Doreen Marfeo Revisited

    09/09/2025

    The Disappearance of Doreen Marfeo Revisited

    1990 - Johnston, Rhode Island. In July of 1999, 50-year-old Stephen Marfeo took action on a violent plan: he shot and killed his ex-girlfriend, Laura Vincent, and attempted to kill her boyfriend, Sal Puleo, before ultimately taking his own life.  For police, this was an open and shut case fulled by jealousy and domestic violence. However, they held out hope that this tragedy would help them unravel the mystery of what happened to Stephen’s wife, 34-year-old Doreen Ann Marfeo, who vanished without a trace from their Johnston, RI home in March of 1990. Stephen told police that Doreen’s behavior in the months leading up to her disappearance had taken a bizarre uncharacteristic turn. She abruptly quit her job, and was having late night panic attacks over something she couldn’t bring herself to tell her husband. Several months later, police began receiving anonymous letters in the mail... letters that claimed to have intimate knowledge about Doreen, and detailed what allegedly happened to her the day she disappeared… This episode was originally published in September 2023. Episode sources and photos: ⁠https://murdershetold.com/episodes/doreen-marfeo⁠ Support the show: ⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠ Instagram: ⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@murdershetold⁠ Facebook: ⁠/mstpodcast⁠ Website: ⁠murdershetold.com⁠ If you have any information on the disappearance of Doreen Marfeo, please contact the Johnston Police Dept at (401) 231-4210 or leave a tip at tips@johnstonpd.com. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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