97 episodes

Citizen Detective is hosted by Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and cold case analyst Dr. Lee Mellor. Each episode of Citizen Detective is recorded live alongside armchair detectives and Citizen Sleuths, and the team is joined by special guests and experts from the world of true crime in an effort to crowd-solve perplexing mysteries and cold cases

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Citizen Detective is hosted by Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and cold case analyst Dr. Lee Mellor. Each episode of Citizen Detective is recorded live alongside armchair detectives and Citizen Sleuths, and the team is joined by special guests and experts from the world of true crime in an effort to crowd-solve perplexing mysteries and cold cases

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    The Oakland County Child Murders Part 3

    The Oakland County Child Murders Part 3

    Episode 47 The Oakland County Child Murders Part 3

    In the last installment of our deep dive into the Oakland County Child Murders, we take a last look at potential suspects, and explore the possibility that a sinister island had something to do with the murders. We also give further consideration to the physical evidence to see how likely it is that the case will be solved based on DNA.

    Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription.

    To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media.
    Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod
    Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast
    Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en
    Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w
    Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com
    Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes.

    Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths:
    https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/
    The Citizen Detective team includes:
    Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor
    Writing and Research- Alex Ralph
    Technical Producer- Andrew Gray
    Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe
    Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert
    Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective

    • 1 hr 48 min
    The Scrum Episode 47

    The Scrum Episode 47

    The conversation continues the the Citizen Detective after show; 'The Scrum'

    The Oakland County Child Murders Part 2

    The Oakland County Child Murders Part 2

    Episode 46 The Oakland County Child Murders Part 2

    Our deep dive into the Oakland County Child Murders case continues, and in this episode, we look closely at two prominent suspects who may have been ruled out based on the results of polygraph tests alone. Both of these men had records for unspeakable sex crimes against children. Although they look good on paper, the polygraph tests alone seem to have taken them off the suspect list, but can we find something more solid that could perhaps take them off of the suspect list, or will we find something that makes them worthy of being placed back on it? Once again, we are joined by Geographic Profiler Doug MacGregor in this episode.

    Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription.

    To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media.
    Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod
    Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast
    Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en
    Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w
    Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com
    Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes.

    Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths:
    https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/
    The Citizen Detective team includes:
    Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor
    Writing and Research- Alex Ralph
    Technical Producer- Andrew Gray
    Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe
    Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert
    Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective

    • 2 hr 18 min
    The Oakland County Child Murders Part 1

    The Oakland County Child Murders Part 1

    Episode 45 The Oakland County Child Murders Part 1

    For just over a one year period between February 1976 and March 1977, four children were abducted and murdered in Oakland County, Michigan. Although two of the victims were boys, and two were girls, and despite clear evidence of rape and binding on the male victims, police came to believe that one killer, or a set of killers was responsible for each abduction and murder. In each case, the victims were held for extended periods of time, fed, and cleaned. Each was re-dressed prior to being disposed of. Fear struck the residents across that area, and most parents were afraid to let their kids go outside alone. Just as suddenly as the murders started, they came to an end. A task force was put together to hunt down the killer or killers. Along the way, they looked into several suspects and local sex offenders of children. They also fielded many tips including one of them that led police to search almost every AMC Gremlin withing sight along with their drivers. In the end, the case went unsolved and remains so to this day. The good news is, there appears to be clues to work with, and physical evidence that may one day solve this case.

    In part 1 of our investigation into the Oakland County Child Murders, we explore each attack and examine the known clues. We also explore where the victims were abducted from, and where their bodies were dumped, and we are aided by Geographic Profiler Doug MacGregor to see if we can find any clues in the killer's movements. 

    Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription.

    To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media.
    Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod
    Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast
    Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en
    Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w
    Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com
    Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes.

    Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths:
    https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/
    The Citizen Detective team includes:
    Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor
    Writing and Research- Alex Ralph
    Technical Producer- Andrew Gray
    Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe
    Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert
    Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective

    • 2 hr 2 min
    The Scrum Episode 45

    The Scrum Episode 45

    The conversation continues with the Citizen Detective after-show; The Scrum

    Ladies of the Lake

    Ladies of the Lake

    Episode 44 Ladies of the Lake

    Between 1994 and 1997, a serial killer preyed on sex workers in the Parkdale neighborhood of Toronto, Onatario in Canada. The bodies of 3 women were found in or on the shore of Lake Ontario. The crime scenes were nearly identical. Each victim was strangled and violated,then drowned. Other elements of the crime scenes mirrored each other as well,demonstrating a clear signature with each crime.A potential suspect was developed, but for reasons that aren't fully understood, a strong enough case couldn't be made against him and the case remains unsolved. Who killed the Ladies of the Lake? In this episode, the team discusses what potential clues and evidence might finally answer this question.

    Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription.

    To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media.
    Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod
    Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast
    Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en
    Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w
    Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com
    Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes.

    Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths:
    https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/
    The Citizen Detective team includes:
    Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor
    Writing and Research- Alex Ralph
    Technical Producer- Andrew Gray
    Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe
    Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert
    Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective

    • 1 hr 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
474 Ratings

474 Ratings

staleilin ,

Love the podcast…

I LOVE this podcast! It’s my new fave. I was hooked after the Dermond episode.
I saw a review that mentioned looking up the term “scrum” on urban dictionary….I looked it up and suggest that you do the same! Hahaha!
keep up the great work!

JessicaJonesMCU1 ,

Great concept

The idea of this show is excellent. I appreciate the comprehensive approach of having so many experts to address the case, and having the victim’s closest kin speaking as well. I have listened to every episode. I truly hope that this leads to these cold cases being solved. The exceution of this excellent idea is why I gave 2 stars instead of 5. Dr. Lee is the weirdest guy. He says strange things, and because they are not all physically together, there is awkward silence after every one of his bizarre remarks. Dr. Lee is simply terrible at interviewing the victim’s family members. Morf is an excellent interviewer, and I wish he would do all the interaction with the victim’s relatives or friends. Cloud seems to think he needs to educate the prosecutor on how to do her job, and seems to think the legal side of the case is as easy as waving his hand. I would give this more stars if someone besides Dr. Lee were the “master of ceremonies,” and if this podcast were any better to listen to. I firmly believe this is an excellent concept and I hope they solve lots of cases, but I find this absolutely un-listen-able.

willp10158 ,

Love the idea and flow, DNA lady stinks

Great show. Love morf Alex and lee, but the DNA woman they have on is so annoying and pretentious. Constantly bragging about how she does great work and most experts don’t. Gives off attention seeking desperate vibes

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