Buried Bylines

Mallory Wilson and Megan DeLucenay

Inside a rough and ruthless newsroom, thousands of stories fight for the spotlight but only a few survive past their 15 minutes of fame. So what makes for a "good" headline? And what makes for a buried byline? Join Megan DeLucenay and Mallory Wilson, two former television news producers as they dig up stories that never got the recognition or justice they deserve. At the same time, the duo will examine major true crime cases and what catapulted them into media sensations.

  1. MAR 5

    93. The Senseless, Brutal & Horrific Murder of Rebecca Park

    In November 2025, 22-year-old Rebecca Park disappeared from Wexford County while 38 weeks pregnant. Friends and family desperately searched for the young mother-to-be, hoping she and her unborn baby would be found safe. Weeks later, investigators made a devastating discovery in the Manistee National Forest — turning a missing persons case into a horrifying murder investigation. As detectives uncovered what happened, the truth led back to people Rebecca should have been able to trust the most. In this episode, we break down the disappearance, the disturbing allegations, and the investigation into the tragic murder of Rebecca Park. SOURCES:

    45 min

  2. FEB 11

    92. The Mysterious & Unsolved Murder of Larry Groves

    In January 2003, 40-year-old Lawrence “Larry” Groves vanished from his Lakeville, Indiana home. Months later, after black flies swarmed the siding of his house and blackbirds gathered in the yard, a horrific discovery was made beneath a hidden trap door in the floor — Larry’s body, concealed in the crawl space under his home. What followed was a case filled with unanswered questions, conflicting reports, suspicious activity, and DNA that led nowhere. Larry had fought back. Evidence was found. A person of interest was identified. And yet, more than two decades later, his murder remains unsolved. Larry was openly gay in a time and place where that came with risk. He was vibrant, unapologetic, deeply loyal to his friends — and, according to some, overlooked by a community that didn’t always accept him. Why didn’t this case receive more attention? Who was banging on his door the night he was last heard from? And how does a case with DNA evidence still go cold? Today, we’re diving into the still-unsolved 2003 homicide of Lawrence Howard Groves — Indiana Cold Case #80 on the T.I.P.S. deck. For anyone who might have information related to the homicide of Mr. Groves, they can call the Indiana State Police Cold Case hotline at 833-466-2653, send an email to ispcoldcase@isp.in.gov, or call the ISP Bremen Post at 574-546-4900 and ask to speak with Det. Arthur Smith. They can also contact Michiana Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip. SOURCES: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/fnu6ue/on_june_18th_2003_5_months_after_his/ https://uncovered.com/cases/lawrence-howard-groves-lakeville-in chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.in.gov/idoc/files/2ndEditionHEARTS.pdf https://www.in.gov/isp/crime-reporting/cold-case-investigations/cold-cases-by-county/bremen-district-investigations/lawrence-larry-howard-groves-01282003/ South Bend Tribune: https://www.newspapers.com/image/511548734/?match=1&terms=lawrence%20howard%20groves https://www.newspapers.com/image/511545000/?match=1&terms=lawrence%20howard%20groves https://www.in.gov/isp/crime-reporting/cold-case-investigations/cold-cases-by-county/bremen-district-investigations/lawrence-larry-howard-groves-01282003/ https://imgur.com/a/larry-groves-newspaper-clippings-GjdJQLK

    35 min

  3. JAN 28

    91. The Nose Doctor: Operating for Profit

    After covering a string of heavy cases, we’re diving into one that’s equal parts shocking, infuriating, and unbelievable—but very real. This episode unpacks the crimes of Mark Weinberger, a once-celebrated Indiana ENT known as “The Nose Doctor.” What appeared to be a thriving sinus surgery empire was, in reality, a massive scheme involving unnecessary and harmful surgeries, fraudulent insurance billing, and devastating consequences for hundreds of patients—including children. When lawsuits and federal charges began closing in, Weinberger vanished—abandoning his wife on her birthday during a luxury trip to Greece and sparking an international manhunt straight out of Dateline. But his capture didn’t bring justice to everyone he harmed, and his story didn’t end there. We break down the rise, fall, and disturbing aftermath of a doctor who mutilated patients for profit—and why cases like this are far more common than we want to believe. We also talk about red flags, patient advocacy, and how vulnerable populations are disproportionately harmed by medically unnecessary procedures. This one is wild. And it matters. SOURCES: FOX Carolina NBC Chicago Ken Allen Law Vanity Fair The Department of Justice ABC News The Guardian Medical Justice Chicago Tribune Forbes Dateline ARCHIVES: The Times https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/11/14/runaway-doctor-indicted-greenville-new-fraud-charges/?outputType=amp https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/convicted-runaway-doctor-starts-new-life-after-prison-leaving-former-patient-shocked/2509943/?amp=1 https://www.kenallenlaw.com/case-results/13-million-verdict-in-nose-doctor-weinberger-malpractice-case/ https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2011/1/the-runway-doctor https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/florida-man-indicted-health-care-fraud-wire-fraud-durable-medical-equipment-scheme https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/indiana-plastic-surgeon-fled-europe-sentenced-years/story?id=17466664 https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/mark-weinberger-vanishes-during-trip-with-wife-michelle https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/dec/17/america-most-wanted-mark-weinberger https://medicaljustice.com/blog/indiana-fund-settles-340-malpractice-cases-against-one-doctor-for-63-million/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2021/05/14/dateline-gives-update-on-former-indiana-sinus-surgeons-post-prison-life/ District of South Carolina | Florida Man Indicted for Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud in Durable Medical Equipment Scheme | United States Department of Justice Combating The Growing Rate Of Unnecessary Surgeries bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=533eeb85d2c7a5826c3d75df5d6b36471aedd879da64faeb3e15a45c2ade2d66JmltdHM9MTc2ODUyMTYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=20a30f59-ee0c-65f9-0e8b-198cef8264ad&psq=how+often+do+doctors+perform+unnecessary+surgeries&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9jdW1taW5nc2luanVyeWxhdy5jb20vbWVkaWNhbC1tYWxwcmFjdGljZS91bm5lY2Vzc2FyeS1zdXJnZXJ5LWZhY3RzLWV2ZXJ5LXBhdGllbnQtc2hvdWxkLWtub3cv&ntb=1 Money Minute: Spending too much on medically unneeded surgeries - CBS Pittsburgh https://www.timesofisrael.com/runaway-jewish-doctor-jailed-for-seven-years-for-massive-health-care-fraud/ https://www.pcom.edu/campuses/georgia-campus/news-and-events/ga-pcom-news/medical-student-awarded-scholarship-from-dr-oz-show.html https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/ice-subjected-immigrants-in-detention-to-unnecessary-surgeries/

    45 min

  4. JAN 12

    90. DNA Delivers in April Tinsley’s Murder Investigation with ISP Capt. Kevin Smith

    In April 1988, eight-year-old April Marie Tinsley disappeared while walking in her Fort Wayne, Indiana neighborhood — and three days later her body was found in a ditch, the victim of a brutal kidnapping, sexual assault, and strangulation. What followed would become one of Indiana’s most haunting cold cases: for more than 30 years, the killer remained at large, taunting investigators and the community with cryptic notes and DNA-linked clues left around town. Despite extensive local and federal investigation, including leads on threatening messages discovered in the 1990s and 2000s, the case went unresolved — until advances in forensic genealogy finally broke it open. In 2018, investigators used cutting-edge DNA analysis and genealogy databases to identify John D. Miller, a reclusive local man, as the perpetrator. In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and investigative journey behind the case — and sit down with Captain Kevin Smith of the Indiana State Police, who leads the newly formed ISP cold case team. Captain Smith shares firsthand insights from years of painstaking work, the challenges of tracking a killer across decades, and how evolving forensic tools finally brought justice for April. It’s a story of loss, persistence, and the relentless pursuit of answers that no case — no matter how old — should be forgotten. SOURCES:

    52 min

  5. 12/30/2025

    89: The Boys on the Tracks: The Unsolved Murders of Don Henry and Kevin Ives

    In August 1987, teenagers Don Henry and Kevin Ives were killed when a freight train struck them as they lay on railroad tracks near Alexander, Arkansas. Authorities initially ruled the deaths an accident, claiming the boys had fallen asleep on the tracks. But their families challenged that conclusion, leading to a second autopsy and a grand jury ruling the case a probable homicide. As the investigation unfolded, witnesses died under suspicious circumstances, allegations of corruption surfaced, and theories emerged suggesting the teens may have witnessed criminal activity. Despite decades of scrutiny, media attention, and persistent efforts by the victims’ families, the case remains unsolved, leaving lingering questions about what truly happened on the tracks that night. SOURCES: Book: The Boys on the Tracks by Mara Leveritt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Don_Henry_and_Kevin_Ives https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/kevin-ives-and-don-henry-12289/ https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/former-wrestler-claims-he-witnessed-murders-of-don-henry-and-kevin-ives/91-518352443#:~:text=February%2013%2C%202018-,Over%2030%20years%20after%20the%20murder%20of%20Kevin%20Ives%20and,Clinton%20Body%20Count%22%20conspiracy%20theory. https://www.facebook.com/ARJusticeProject/posts/saline-county%EF%B8%8F-cold-case-%EF%B8%8Fthe-cold-case-of-kevin-ives-and-don-henrysummary-on-au/757755813630339/ https://nymag.com/news/features/conspiracy-theories/clinton-body-count/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOIYPVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBODltRE5WVkw3d1Z4RnNCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MghjYWxsc2l0ZQEyAAEeRaQU1MRZBGiW6KIfohsLx-7VDI9cXurBSIh5qXcyAM8-NDiy5vPxLPbt8b0_aem_NpzIh7Wy7peMSpzXFCm9sQ https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/sep/23/ex-saline-county-prosecutor-dan-harmon-convicted-of-corruption-charges-in-1990s-dies-at-78/ https://unsolved.com/gallery/don-henry-kevin-ives/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB831418392332495500?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfBuAVBvo0b3gGJQT3lsVDSZfj8bKgty9_pqlsNMs6O5bx0TvW5Z2o8pW703ac%3D&gaa_ts=691b8a29&gaa_sig=AtWTm0FnNeO9ikDeAp3GO9PdvM_yLrGn_CDv-ep9r-wZed9xaYH32rZE_uVibr1LDMnJC3tXfkojYW5h8SrSLA%3D%3D https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/1230916177/?match=1&terms=%22kevin%20ives%22 https://katv.com/news/local/fbi-memo-reveals-drug-smuggling-at-mena-airport-in-1980 https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/1104211770/?match=1&terms=%22kevin%20ives%22 https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2021/jun/05/mom-of-cold-case-victim-dies/ https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/1220820691/?match=1&terms=Don%20Henry%20and%20Kevin%20Ives https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/562539412/?match=1&terms=Don%20Henry%20and%20Kevin%20Ives Misc. https://law.resource.org/pub/us/case/reporter/F3/255/255.F3d.560.00-1411.html https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1ji8njx/atrocities_in_arkansas_don_henry_kevin_ives/

    46 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    88. Case Updates: Boo Florida, Boo Jesse Lee Calhoun & Boo Diddy

    Hi everyone! Apologies for the late episode and Megan’s voice. Here is another update episode on cases we’ve previously covered. We are working on some exciting things so stay tuned! In this episode, Mallory and Megan are bringing you updates on the wrongful conviction of Crosley Green, the alleged Oregon Serial Killer, the disappearance of Brandy Wilson, the unsolved murder of Emily Pike, and the suspicious death of Noah Presgrove. Keep those case suggestions coming! Happy holidays everyone. SOURCES: CG https://www.floridatoday.com/story/opinion/2025/07/17/florida-court-case-parole-crosley-green-murder-innocent/85210635007/# https://www.crowell.com/en/insights/firm-news/florida-court-rules-state-does-not-need-to-correct-miscalculation-of-crosley-greens-parole-date-that-could-cost-him-40-years-of-his-life OSK https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna223312 https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/08/jesse-lee-calhoun-enters-plea-to-new-indictment-in-serial-killing-case.html?outputType=amp EP https://www.azfamily.com/2025/11/10/emily-pikes-murder-prompts-changes-arizona-group-homes/?outputType=amp https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/emily-pike-family-reflects-unsolved-murder-site-where-teen-was-found-dismembered-special-report NP https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-city-news/new-developments-in-2023-house-party-death-of-19-year-old-noah-presgrove-in-jefferson-county https://www.kswo.com/2025/11/20/osbi-challenges-subpoena-noah-presgrove-death-records/# https://www.kswo.com/2025/12/16/presgrove-family-files-after-osbis-request-block-records-tied-teens-death/

    33 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    87. Henryk Siwiak: The Forgotten Murder of 9/11

    On a day when the world stood still, one New York City murder vanished into the blur of chaos. Just before midnight on September 11, 2001, Henryk Siwiak, a 46-year-old Polish immigrant, was shot to death while on his way to work at a Brooklyn grocery store. With the NYPD stretched beyond capacity, resources diverted, and a city in chaos, the investigation stalled almost immediately. More than two decades later, Henryk’s death remains the only unsolved homicide recorded in New York City on 9/11. Soft-spoken, hardworking, and new to America, Siwiak had spent his final year juggling multiple jobs to support his family back home. But on the night he set out in search of honest work, he crossed paths with violence no one has yet been able to explain. SOURCES: https://www.ranker.com/list/overlooked-case-connections/patrick-thornton https://abcnews.go.com/US/asked-evening-murder-911-unsolved-york-city/story?id=57457505 https://abc7ny.com/post/henry-siwak-september-11-murder-bedford-stuyvesant/13781934/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Henryk_Siwiak  https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/10/nyregion/brooklyn-murder-on-sept-11-2001-remains-unsolved.html?_r=0 https://www.refworld.org/reference/countryrep/hrw/2002/en/21884 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/law-enforcement-warning-threat-jewish-israeli-supporters/⁠

    31 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    86. A Mother’s Murder and A Double Disappearance

    On December 9 1988, 29-year-old Victoria Lynn Hamby vanished from South Bend, Indiana, leaving behind more questions than clues. At the time, her four-year-old son and male companion, Dale Kaser, also disappeared, triggering a heartbreaking mystery that has lingered for decades. In this episode, we trace Victoria’s last known movements, her eventual murder, and the circumstances surrounding all three disappearances. Over 30 years later, questions still remain. SOURCES: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/ioekuk/29yearold_victoria_hamby_went_missing_from_south/ https://newspapers.library.in.gov/?a=d&d=NAN19890607.1.12&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- https://www.newspapers.com/image/516443092/?match=1&terms=%22Victoria%20LYNN%20Hamby%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/519455466/?match=1&terms=%22Victoria%20LYNN%20Hamby%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/519455719/?match=1&terms=%22Victoria%20LYNN%20Hamby%22 https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/591484ddadd7b049344bdbe0 https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/59148727add7b049344e0998

    35 min
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Inside a rough and ruthless newsroom, thousands of stories fight for the spotlight but only a few survive past their 15 minutes of fame. So what makes for a "good" headline? And what makes for a buried byline? Join Megan DeLucenay and Mallory Wilson, two former television news producers as they dig up stories that never got the recognition or justice they deserve. At the same time, the duo will examine major true crime cases and what catapulted them into media sensations.

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  • Creator
    Mallory Wilson and Megan DeLucenay
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mallory Wilson and Megan DeLucenay
  • Show Website
    Buried Bylines

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