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A True Crime Podcast covering murders after the year 2000. Join Ariel as she covers the lesser known crimes within the true crime community.

If you would like to suggest a case, please email: ModernMurders@yahoo.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmurders/support

Modern Murders Ariel Herrera

    • True Crime
    • 4.1 • 18 Ratings

A True Crime Podcast covering murders after the year 2000. Join Ariel as she covers the lesser known crimes within the true crime community.

If you would like to suggest a case, please email: ModernMurders@yahoo.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmurders/support

    The Misunderstood Shooting of Daniel Harris

    The Misunderstood Shooting of Daniel Harris

    Daniel Harris was a 29-year-old man living in Charlotte, North Carolina in August of 2016. Daniel, along with his entire family, are deaf and rely on American Sign Language to communicate. On August 23rd Daniel was speeding home on the I485 when he was pursued by State Trooper Jermaine Justus Saunders. Officer Saunders attempted many times to pull Daniel over, but a high speed car chase ensued. Daniel arrived at his house and got out of his car; within seconds he would be killed by a single gunshot from Officer Saunders. Both Daniel and Officer Saunders were misunderstood and this led to the controversial issues relating to police interactions with the deaf community. Some would argue that the fatal shot was fired too quickly, whereas others would say that Officer Saunders was justified in his decision to use deadly force. Join me as I navigate this complicated case and look at both sides of the story from beginning to end.

    You can see photos and sources relating to the episode at the following websites:

    https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders

    Find me on Twitter, and Instagram @ModernMurders

    To suggest a case, please email modernmurders@yahoo.com


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    • 27 min
    The Lynching of Duran Bailey- Part 2

    The Lynching of Duran Bailey- Part 2

    *I made a goof in this episode. I said that Panaca was in New Mexico, but it is actually in Nevada just north of Las Vegas* 

    This story doesn't start or end with Duran Bailey, but it should. At the end of the day, this man was lynched for an alleged rape in 2001. The justice system not only failed to find his murderer, but also stole 16 years of an innocent woman's life. Join me as I explain how a young 18-year-old girl named Kirstin Blaise Lobato got caught up in a Las Vegas murder and how she was exonerated after serving 16 years.

    Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @ModernMurders

    To suggest a case, please email modernmurders@yahoo.com

    You can see photos and sources relating to the episode at the following websites:

    https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders


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    • 31 min
    The Lynching of Duran Bailey- Part 1

    The Lynching of Duran Bailey- Part 1

    This story doesn't start or end with Duran Bailey, but it should. At the end of the day, this man was lynched for an alleged rape in 2001. The justice system not only failed to find his murderer, but also stole 16 years of an innocent woman's life. Join me as I explain how a young 18-year-old girl named Kirstin Blaise Lobato got caught up in a Las Vegas murder. Part 2 will cover the trial and where Kirstin is today.

    Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @ModernMurders

    To suggest a case, please email modernmurders@yahoo.com



    You can see photos and sources relating to the episode at the following websites:

    https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders

    https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders


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    • 20 min
    Show Updates

    Show Updates

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders

    Website: https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders


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    • 1 min
    The Murderous Story of Mr. & Mrs. Wright

    The Murderous Story of Mr. & Mrs. Wright

    Susan Wyche met Mr. Wright in 1997 and he was the man of her dreams. He was charming, attentive, and could give her the stability and family she wanted so badly. 4 years into their marriage, Jeff Wright started abusing drugs and alcohol which made him increasingly more abusive towards Susan. In 2003, the abuse resulted in a fatal end and the murderer is set to be released on parole soon in 2020.

    National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-799-SAFE(7233)

    Checkout Photos and Sources at https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders

    Recommended podcasts:

    Oklahomacide @oklahomacidepod

    Behind the Screams @ScreamsBehind


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    • 31 min
    Interview with Tahjmere Hopkins' Father

    Interview with Tahjmere Hopkins' Father

    This interview was a direct response to the Episode on Tahjmere Hopkins' case that Crime Noir and Modern Murders covered in July 2020. Candice from Crime Noir led this interview with Mr. Hopkins while Ariel was present on the call. We learned a lot from this interview and Mr. Hopkins corrected some facts we got wrong.

    The corrected facts:

    1) The police did not show Tahjmere's mom his deceased photo. Tahjmere was identified through fingerprints.

    2) Tahjmere was not tied to the chair he was found on. He was tied, but not to the chair.

    This interview is very important because it gets us closer to spreading the word about Tahjmere's case. It is still unsolved and police are not revealing any suspects or leads that the family is aware of.

    If you have any information about this case, please call Petersburg Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212. You will remain anonymous and if your tip helps, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1000.

    To be updated of any new developments, please follow on Twitter @Justice4Tahj

    Check out Crime Noir on Twitter @crimexnoir or Instagram @crimenoirthepodcast

    To listen to more episodes from Crime Noir please search for the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and Stitcher

    Check out photos and resources on my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders

    Chat with me on Twitter & Instagram @ModernMurders

    Join the Modern Murders Facebook discussion group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2973838859338462

    and my website: https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders


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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Tilden Katz ,

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Your show is good, your take on the law enforcement side of the Oscar Grant killing sounds ridiculous though. You literally sound like you have no idea of way policing is done. Keep up the good work though, your on the right track.

PinkGloom ,

Great podcast

Stumbled upon it and was a great listen. Sad to see it’s no longer being updated.

thehumanjessie ,

Great Podcast!

Love this podcast! Ariel is a fantastic host with a really soothing voice and style of speaking. It’s always detailed and the sound quality is excellent. Very happy I found this podcast! It moved to the top of my must listen to list. Great job!

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