Detective Perspective

Derrick Levasseur
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Detective Perspective

Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case so that if you have any tips, you contact them directly and maybe help solve a case...

  1. MURDER: Michael Tardio & Christopher Monson

    3D AGO

    MURDER: Michael Tardio & Christopher Monson

    On the night of September 1, 2002, 35-year-old Michael Tardio and 31-year-old Christopher Monson drove to a restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, preparing to finalize a deal that could change their lives. They were meeting a man known only as Mr. Big to sell $1 million worth of jewelry, which had once belonged to Michael’s girlfriend, Playboy Bunny Sandy Bentley. Hours later, a Mercedes SUV was found engulfed in flames in an upscale Studio City neighborhood. Inside, Michael and Chris were both dead—each shot multiple times in the chest. The jewelry was gone, and the fire had erased all forensic evidence. Despite years of investigation, the case remains unsolved, leaving investigators asking: Who was Mr. Big? And what really happened the night Michael and Chris were killed? 35-year-old Michael Tardio and 31-year-old Christopher Monson were last seen on the night of September 1, 2002, driving to a restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. They were in a Mercedes SUV, heading to meet a man known only as Mr. Big to sell $1 million worth of stolen jewelry. Hours later, the SUV was found on fire in Studio City. Inside, Michael and Chris were both shot multiple times, and the jewelry was gone.  Investigators later learned that Michael Jacobs, a convicted felon who had introduced Michael Tardio to Mr. Big, had been in contact with them multiple times that night—and cell phone records placed him near both the meeting location and the crime scene. If you have any information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.  Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS:  1. ZocDoc.com/Detective - Download the ZocDoc app for FREE!

    40 min
  2. MISSING: Danielle Imbo & Richard Petrone

    FEB 24

    MISSING: Danielle Imbo & Richard Petrone

    On the night of February 19, 2005, 34-year-old Danielle Imbo and 35-year-old Richard Petrone met up with friends at Abilene’s, a bar in Philadelphia. By all accounts, they were having a great time, reconnecting after a breakup weeks prior. At around 11:45 p.m., they said their goodbyes and left the bar, planning to head to Danielle’s home in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. But they never made it home. Despite extensive searches and years of investigative efforts, there has never been a single confirmed sighting of Danielle, Richard, or the truck. And after two decades, their families are still left asking the same question—what happened to Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone? 34-year-old Danielle Ottobre and 35-year-old Richard Petrone were last seen at around 11:45 p.m. on February 19, 2005, leaving Abilene’s bar on South Street in Philadelphia. They were traveling in Richard’s 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, which was black with a silver bottom portion, heading toward Danielle’s home in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. At the time of her disappearance, Danielle, who is a white female, was 5'5" tall and weighed approximately 120 lbs. She had hazel eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a dark jacket, a cream sweater, and blue jeans. She also wore three small silver rings on her middle finger and carried a black purse. She has a tattoo of flowers on her lower back. Richard, who is a white male, was 5'9" tall and weighed approximately 200 lbs. He had blue eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a gray Polo sweatshirt. On his left arm is a tattoo with the word "Angela," and on his right is a tattoo of clowns.  If you have any information about Danielle and Richard’s disappearance, please contact the Citizens Crime Commission tip line at 215-546-8477. There is a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved  Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. HungryRoot.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE for 40% off your first box PLUS a FREE item in every box for life! 2. Smalls.com - Use code DETECTIVE for 50% off your first order plus FREE shipping!

    40 min
  3. MISSING: Baby Ember Graham

    FEB 17

    MISSING: Baby Ember Graham

    Find Baby Ember on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindBabyEmber/ On July 1, 2015, six-month-old Ember Graham was staying with her father, Matthew, in Shasta County, California. According to Matthew, he fell asleep around 10:30 PM, just feet away from his daughter. When he woke up just after 5:00 AM on July 2, Ember was gone. He called 911, and a large-scale search began. A few days later, Ember’s pacifier was found miles away from her home—but there was no other sign of her anywhere. For the last nine years, law enforcement and Ember’s family have never stopped searching. But she is still missing, leaving everyone asking the same question—where is Baby Ember? Six-month-old Ember Skye Graham went with her father, Matthew Graham, for an overnight visit on July 1, 2015. That afternoon, he made a stop at the Happy Stop store in Anderson, California. But after leaving the store, there was an unaccounted-for hour. Matthew and his cousin, Sara, later told authorities that he brought Ember home that evening and put her to bed. He claimed he fell asleep just a few feet away from her around 10:30 PM. But when he woke up just after 5:00 AM on July 2, Ember was gone.  Authorities quickly named Matthew a person of interest. Eight days after Ember was reported missing, her pacifier was found miles from his home. The next day, Matthew went on the run. His manhunt ended on July 13 in a fatal shootout. Detectives believe Matthew confided in someone about what happened to Ember and where she is. They are still searching for answers. If you have any information about Ember’s whereabouts, contact Shasta County Secret Witness at 530-243-2319 or the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office at 530-245-6540. A $10,000 reward is being offered. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Polly Kotowski SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. TryMiracle.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE to get 3 FREE towels and save an extra 20%! 2. Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe! Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by texting DETECTIVE to 64000!

    39 min
  4. MURDER: Kanika Powell

    FEB 12

    MURDER: Kanika Powell

    On the morning of August 28, 2008, Kanika Powell, a 28-year-old laboratory employee with top-secret security clearance, left her apartment in Laurel, Maryland, to run errands. She had spent the past five days on edge after three different men—one posing as an FBI agent and two claiming to be delivery drivers—knocked on her door, each asking for her by name. She refused to let any of them in. Just before noon on the 28th, Kanika returned home. Moments later, she was ambushed outside her apartment and shot multiple times. Despite years of investigation, her killer has never been identified, leaving many unanswered questions. Was Kanika targeted because of her top-secret security clearance? Or was there something even more sinister at play? 28-year-old veteran Kanika Powell received three mysterious knocks at her door, starting on August 23, 2008. The first man claimed to be an FBI agent. The other two—one on the evening of August 27 and another on the morning of August 28—said they were there to deliver packages. Each man knew Kanika’s name, but she refused to let any of them in. After the final knock, Kanika left home to run errands. She returned around 11:50 a.m. and was gunned down in the hallway of her apartment at the Deerfield Run Apartments in Laurel, Maryland. The killer and murder weapon have never been found.  Anyone with information is asked to call Prince George’s County Police Department at 301-352-1200 or Prince George’s County Crime Solvers Hotline at 1-866-411-8477.  Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Polly Kotowski SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. Acorns.com/Detective - Download the Acorns app to start saving today! 2. ShopRemi.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE and save up to 50%!

    40 min
  5. MISSING: Lonnie Rogers

    FEB 3

    MISSING: Lonnie Rogers

    Ways YOU can help: Sign the petition to grant families of missing persons access to police files after a period of 20 years: Sign Here Share Her Missing Poster Join the Justice for Lonene Facebook Group Purchase A Daughter's Journey: ...and Story of Resilienceby Alison Morea Duiker, Lonnie's daughter, to learn more about Lonnie. On the evening of January 6, 1981, Lonene “Lonnie” Rogers, a 29-year-old mother of two, returned to her home in Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania, after work. A blizzard was sweeping through the area, but Lonnie had plans to tell her abusive husband, Bud, that she and the kids were leaving him for good. According to Bud, the two argued that night and Lonnie left the house around 12:45 am, leaving behind her car, purse, hearing aids, and even her children. She was never seen or heard from again. Despite decades of speculation and renewed advocacy efforts, Lonnie’s case remains unsolved, leaving her family and community asking, what happened to Lonnie Rogers? Lonene “Lonnie” Rogers was last seen on the evening of January 6, 1981. According to her husband, Bud, he last saw her around 12:45 am on January 7 at their home on Route 98 in Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania. Bud claims Lonnie left in the middle of a blizzard after an argument, leaving behind all of her belongings, including her car, purse, hearing aids, medication, and children. If you have any information about Lonnie’s case, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 814-332-6911. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. Smalls.com - Use code DETECTIVE for 50% off your first order and FREE shipping! 2. ZocDoc.com/Detective - Download the ZocDoc app for FREE!

    38 min
  6. MURDER: Blake Chappell

    JAN 27

    MURDER: Blake Chappell

    On the night of Saturday, October 15th, 2011, 17-year-old Blake Chappell attended the homecoming dance at East Coweta High School in Georgia with his girlfriend. After the dance, Blake planned to spend the night with a close friend, however, after a few hours he decided to see his girlfriend instead.  Blake went to his girlfriend’s house and they spent about 30 minutes together before a family member discovered Blake. He left at around 5 AM and began walking back to his friend's house, but tragically, he never made it.  Family, friends, and police searched tirelessly for over two months before Blake’s body was discovered on December 19th. He was found face down in a creek, wearing little clothing, with a gunshot wound to his head.  It’s been over thirteen years since Blake was killed and the questions remain: who killed Blake Chappell, and why? 17-year-old Blake Chappell disappeared after visiting his girlfriend early in the morning on October 16th, 2011, in Newnan, Georgia. The two had attended the East Coweta High School homecoming dance the evening before. His last communication was from his text-only phone just after 5:30 AM.  Law enforcement, family and friends searched for Blake for just over two months. His body was discovered face down in a creek near the SummerGrove Golf and Tennis Club. Blake was only wearing an undershirt and his underwear, according to reports he had been shot in the head from a .22 to .45 caliber gun at close range. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers of Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (404-577-8477) or the Newnan PD Tip Line at 770-254-2350. There is a $20,000 reward in the case. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Polly Kowtowski and Haley Gray SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. HungryRoot.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE for 40% off! 2. Key to the Case Podcast - The Key to the Case podcast uncovers stories that have remained out of the spotlight... Find Key to the Case wherever you listen to podcasts!

    50 min
  7. MURDER: Shelbey Thornburgh

    JAN 20

    MURDER: Shelbey Thornburgh

    On the evening of November 4th, 2015, 20-year-old Shelbey Thornburgh made arrangements to meet a man at her high-rise Houston apartment. The man was scheduled to arrive around 8:30 PM and by 10 PM Shelbey was discovered viciously murdered. Police began an immediate investigation, but despite viewing the suspect in the lobby entering and exiting around the time of the murder on surveillance, the man’s identity remains a mystery.  It’s been over nine years since Shelbey was killed and her sister and law enforcement are still searching for her killer… 20-year-old Shelbey Jean Thornburgh-Crocker last contacted her boyfriend at 8:40 PM via a text message saying “gud” on the evening of November 4th, 2015. The message was sent while she was meeting with a client. Roughly 90 minutes later, her body was discovered, naked atop the twin bed in her apartment at the Conquistador located at 7575 Bellaire Boulevard in Houston, Texas. Her throat had been slashed, deep enough to cut bone.  Police have honed in on an unidentified suspect on surveillance camera from the apartment building. The man – a white male wearing a light-colored long sleeved shirt, shorts and tennis shoe – entered the building at 8:34 PM and left at 8:57 PM. Law enforcement believe the man – between 5’11” and 6’1” and between 150 to 170 pounds – could be a serial killer.  Anyone with information on Shelbey Thornburgh’s case is encouraged to contact Houston Crime stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (713-222-8477). You can also email the FBI at ViCap@leo.gov. There is a $5,000 reward via Crime Stoppers in Shelbey’s case. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Polly Kowtowski and Haley Gray SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. Zocdoc.com/Detective - Download the ZocDoc app for FREE! 2. TryMiracle.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40%!

    38 min
  8. MISSING: Trudy Appleby

    JAN 13

    MISSING: Trudy Appleby

    On the morning of August 21, 1996, Trudy Appleby, an 11-year-old girl from Moline, Illinois, missed her scheduled 9:00 AM phone call with her best friend. Thirty minutes later, Trudy was seen getting into a car, believed to be a Chevy Celebrity, with a white man in his twenties. She was never seen again.  Trudy's father came home during his lunch break and made lunch for Trudy, assuming she was out playing with friends. But when he returned at the end of the workday, the lunch was still on the table, untouched—and Trudy was nowhere to be found. A massive investigation was launched, and persons of interest were eventually identified, however, Trudy has never been located. It’s been more than 28 years since Trudy vanished, and investigators are still searching for her... Trudy Appleby was last seen at around 9:30 AM on the morning of August 21, 1996, near her home located near 41st Street and 23rd Avenue in East Moline, Illinois. A witness reported seeing her getting into a gray or silver four-door Chevrolet Celebrity with a white man, now believed to be William “Ed” Smith.  At the time, Trudy was wearing a black one-piece swimsuit, spandex shorts, blue tennis shoes, socks, and a t-shirt. She was also carrying a beach towel. Law enforcement has named three persons of interest in the case: William “Ed” Smith, David Whipple, and Jamison “Jamie” Fisher. To date, no one has been charged in connection with Trudy’s disappearance. Police believe they are just missing a few key details to solve the case. Anyone with information about Trudy Appleby’s case is encouraged to contact the Moline Police Department at 309-534-2140 or Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500. There is currently a $10,000 reward for information. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. HungryRoot.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE and get 40% off!

    43 min
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Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case so that if you have any tips, you contact them directly and maybe help solve a case...

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