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. 15 giờ trước

    He Arranged Her Body Before Anyone Knew She Was Gone: The Jessica Burke Case

    He Arranged Her Body Before Anyone Knew She Was Gone: The Jessica Burke Case A quiet coastal town, a sealed cannery, and a fifty-four-year-old woman placed on the floor with her arms straight at her sides - arranged as if by careful hands. Jessica Burke was missing from her five a.m. shift and later found inside a building with every padlock and window intact; how did anyone get her in or out, and who left her like that? In this episode, we follow the timeline from Jessica's last known sightings through the discovery at Anchor Point Cannery and the questions that consumed Sergeant Gordon Reed's investigation. We trace key evidence - the intact locks, the missing Honda CR-V, and the nylon rope - and ask how a body could end up inside an apparently sealed building. Person: Jessica Burke Age: 54 Location: Anchor Point Cannery, Pelworth Cove, Maine Date: October 12-14, 2019 Cause of death: Manual strangulation - Jessica missed her five a.m. shift on October 13 after working mornings five days a week for years. - Arthur Quine saw Jessica near the post office at approximately 6:15 p.m, on October 12 wearing a winter coat. - A twelve-year-old boy found glasses near the waterfront and his mother identified them as matching Jessica's frames on October 14 at 11:43 a.m. - Sergeant Gordon Reed entered the cannery on October 14 at approximately 1:15 p.m. and found Jessica on the main processing hall floor. - The medical examiner determined time of death between 9:00 p.m, on October 12 and 2:00 a.m. on October 13, and logged a length of nylon rope found near the body. 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.

    He Arranged Her Body Before Anyone Knew She Was Gone: The Jessica Burke Case
  2. 1 ngày trước

    A Folded Shirt in the Freezing Dark: The Murder of Richard Hensley

    A Folded Shirt in the Freezing Dark: The Murder of Richard Hensley A neatly folded, dry flannel shirt sat forty feet above a frozen river at 6:14 a.m. on January 9, placed with an intention that contradicted the brutal reality found nine hours later: a twenty-two-year-old man dead from two blows to the skull. Who washed and folded that shirt after the killing, and why leave a clean garment so deliberately on a cold concrete ledge? In this episode, we walk through the timeline from Richard Hensley’s last confirmed sighting after his Thursday hockey game to the discovery of his body downstream, and we follow the early investigative leads that pivot on one baffling, laundered shirt. What does the washed, dry condition of the shirt tell investigators about where the killer operated and who had access to laundry facilities? Person: Richard Hensley Date (last seen): January 6 (evening) Discovery date: January 9 at 6:14 a.m. Cause of death: Blunt force trauma to the skull (two impacts) Temperature at discovery: 11 degrees Fahrenheit - Richard Hensley was 22 years old and had been missing since the night of January 6. - The flannel shirt was found folded, dry, and placed on a concrete ledge 40 feet above a frozen river at 6:14 a.m, on January 9. - The body was located that afternoon in shallows downstream, partially concealed beneath shifted river ice. - Medical examiner determined death occurred between midnight and 3 a.m. on January 7 from two impacts consistent with a cylindrical pipe. - The shirt showed no blood, sediment, or outdoor fiber transfer and had been washed and dried before placement. 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 Folded Shirt in the Freezing Dark: The Murder of Richard Hensley
  3. 2 ngày trước

    One Boot in a Sealed Room: The Murder of Jessica Porter

    One Boot in a Sealed Room: The Murder of Jessica Porter A single tan leather boot with a brass buckle - size eight, right foot - was found in a steel pump house padlocked for eleven months, even though its owner vanished from her home with her car in the driveway and her phone fully charged. How did Jessica Porter’s boot end up in a sealed building that had been locked before she disappeared, and who could have placed it there? In this episode, we follow the timeline from the last confirmed sighting of Jessica Porter to the discovery in the decommissioned pump house, outlining the clues, alibis, and physical contradictions that shaped the investigation. What the sealed pump house reveals about where Jessica was and who put her there is the question that drives the story. Person: Jessica Porter Age: 38 Location: Birch Hollow Road, Dellburn, Minnesota Date last seen: September 3 Discovery: Pump house padlocked since October of the previous year; boot found September 14 - Jessica’s car remained in her driveway and her phone was found on the kitchen counter charged to 100%. - Neighbors report Jessica lived on Birch Hollow Road for nine years and was last seen walking toward the lake trail at 6:40 PM on September 3. - The pump house where the boot was found is a sealed steel building 12 by 14 feet with no windows touched and no secondary door. - The padlock on the pump house showed no sign of tampering and the building had been locked for eleven months prior to the boot’s discovery. - Dale Frick, a maintenance worker, opened the pump house on the afternoon of September 14 for a routine inspection and found the single right boot on the concrete floor. 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.

    One Boot in a Sealed Room: The Murder of Jessica Porter
  4. 3 ngày trước

    The Woman in the Suitcase: How a Quiet Life Hid a Deadly Secret

    The Woman in the Suitcase: How a Quiet Life Hid a Deadly Secret A 62-year-old woman folded into her own luggage was found on a rural Kansas train platform at 7:23 AM; the suitcase was too heavy and a coral-polished hand pressed the seam. Who was Kimberly Young, and how did forty-seven boxes in a storage unit and a secret she kept for four years lead to her death? In this episode, we lay out the timeline from a missing Sunday call to a ticket purchased eleven days earlier, follow Detective Marvin Sanders’s methodical work, and trace the trail from a window seat on a late-night train to a storage unit outside town - but what did Kimberly know that made her a target? Person: Kimberly Young Date: March 14, 2019 Location: Dellano Junction station, Haskell County, Kansas Status: Homicide by manual strangulation Investigator: Detective Marvin Sanders - Kimberly Young was 62 years old when she was found inside a slate gray hardshell suitcase at 7:23 AM. - The suitcase was discovered by baggage handler Curtis Webb on the south platform of Dellano Junction station. - The train departed Kansas City at 1:17 AM with a scheduled arrival of 6:52 AM; Kimberly’s ticket was purchased eleven days before the trip. - The medical examiner found manual strangulation, no sexual assault, and a faint bruise on her left forearm consistent with a large hand grip. - Investigators uncovered forty-seven boxes in a storage unit and evidence Kimberly had been watching another woman since 2015. 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 Woman in the Suitcase: How a Quiet Life Hid a Deadly Secret
  5. 4 ngày trước

    The Library Card That Led to a Serial Killer

    The Library Card That Led to a Serial Killer A woman returned a book two days early at 11:47 PM and was found dead within hours six hundred meters from her apartment - her library card would later break the case. What exactly tied a returned book to the man who had been watching her for weeks? In this episode, we follow the timeline from Tammy Walker’s last confirmed sighting after dinner at 9:40 PM to the library drop at 11:47 PM and the discovery of her body the next morning, asking how the ordinary act of returning a book became the pivotal clue. Person: Tammy Walker Age: 24 Date: March 13-14, 2009 Location: Dellwood Public Library / Maplecrest Apartments / Fern Creek Drive Cause of death: Manual strangulation - Tammy returned a hardcover on wetlands restoration at 11:47 PM on March 13, 2009, two days before it was due. - Tammy’s gray 2005 Honda Civic was found unlocked with the driver’s window cracked two inches, less than 200 meters from the culvert where her body was found. - Time of death was placed between midnight and 2:00 AM on March 14, 2009, by Dr. Philip Marsh. - Tammy had moved to Dellwood in summer 2007 and graduated from Ohio State in 2008 with a focus on freshwater ecosystems. - A public library card issued by the Dellwood branch was found in a metal box under a rake and became the key evidence that broke the case. 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 Library Card That Led to a Serial Killer
  6. 5 ngày trước

    The Four-Inch Print That Sent a Foreman to Prison

    The Four-Inch Print That Sent a Foreman to Prison The morning boot print in the mud was four inches different from the rest - a tiny measurement that toppled a twenty-two-year foreman and led to a life-without-parole sentence. How did a pattern of overtime entries, a parking-lot conversation at 5:00 p.m., and a single stride in Section Nine combine to end Amy Draper’s life? In this episode, we follow the timeline from Amy finding a recurring overtime discrepancy to her last confirmed sighting at 8:52 p.m., and the physical evidence that filled the hours with no witnesses or phone signal. What exactly did the records and the four-inch stride reveal that others did not see? Person: Amy Draper Age: 48 Person: Roger Brown Experience: 22 years with the company Location: Section Nine, Forest Service Road Seven - Amy found a pattern of overtime charges spanning roughly eight months in the discretionary equipment account. - Amy left the Grange Hall meeting at 8:45 p.m.; a witness saw her Subaru Forester at 8:52 p.m. leaving the parking lot. - Roger Brown was 54 years old and had been Cascade Summit’s senior foreman for 22 years. - Amy had been an accountant at Cascade Summit Logging for 11 years and was studying for the CPA with an exam scheduled the following March. - Investigators identified a stride measurement difference of four inches in the mud on the road into Section Nine. 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 Four-Inch Print That Sent a Foreman to Prison
  7. 6 ngày trước

    Running Watch, Wrong Time Zone: The Harrow Field Unburied Truth

    Running Watch, Wrong Time Zone: The Harrow Field Unburied Truth A running wristwatch on a buried hand led investigators from a soybean field to a pattern of disappearances no one in Caulfield County expected; the watch stopped on Pacific Time, two hours behind Indiana. Who set the watch to the wrong time zone, and why did a convicted killer direct excavations at the oldest section of a drainage ditch before speaking? In this episode, you will hear the sequence of events from the harvester strike at 4:47 p.m. to the discovery that transformed a missing-persons file into a homicide case, and learn how a wristwatch, phone timestamps, and a painstaking excavation became the clues that kept unpeeling the story. What does the wrong time zone reveal about the movements and decisions that ended Glenn Hoffman's life? Person: Glenn Hoffman Date (last seen): September 22 Discovery Date: mid-October (three weeks after disappearance) Location: western edge of a soybean field off Ridgeline Road, four miles outside Pryor Falls, Indiana Cause of Death: blunt force trauma, two impacts - Harvester blade struck remains at 4:47 p.m. while working the western edge of a soybean field. - Missing persons report filed at 7:51 p.m, on September 23. - Dental records confirmed identity as Glenn Hoffman on October 15. - Watch found on the wrist was still running and later stopped on Pacific Time (two hours behind Indiana). - Investigators from Caulfield County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene within 40 minutes; forensic recovery took two days. 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.

    Running Watch, Wrong Time Zone: The Harrow Field Unburied Truth
  8. 10 thg 8

    Six Hours of Silence: The Recorder That Exposed a Killer

    Six Hours of Silence: The Recorder That Exposed a Killer At 4:52 a.m. on September 14 a truck driver found 52-year-old Monica Farrell strangled on the floor of a truck-stop women's restroom, and a small Sony ICD-PX370 digital recorder in her bag had been running for six hours and forty-one minutes - capturing two voices and seven minutes of struggle. Who spoke those words, why was she at the Meridian Fuel Plaza fourteen miles from home, and could the recorder be the key to a killer? In this episode, we lay out the timeline from Monica’s arrival on camera at 9:48 p.m. through the recovered audio at the three-hour-and-seventeen-minute mark, the forensic time-of-death window, and the investigative threads that followed; what did investigators learn from the recorder and the security footage, and where did those discoveries lead? Person: Monica Farrell Age: 52 Device: Sony ICD-PX370 digital recorder Location: Meridian Fuel Plaza, Cassa County, Nevada Recording length found running: 6 hours 41 minutes - Monica’s CR-V appears on security footage at 9:48 p.m, on September 13. - A dark-colored pickup truck entered the parking lot at 9:54 p.m., six minutes after Monica’s arrival. - The recorder’s audio begins around 10:13 p.m., three hours and seventeen minutes before Gary Vosch found Monica. - Recovered phrases from the audio: "you already filed it" and "that's not how this works for you." - The medical examiner estimated time of death between 10:00 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. 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.

    Six Hours of Silence: The Recorder That Exposed a Killer

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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.