Talk Murder With Me

Natalie DeGroot
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  • TRUE CRIME

Welcome to Talk Murder With Me where I'll discuss murders, mysteries, missing persons and everything in between. Please sit back, relax and enjoy all the sinister stuff this world has to offer with me.

  1. 11/27/2022

    Ep 25 - A Dangerous Game: The Murder of Breck Bednar

    Caterham, England. February 17, 2014. Lorin LaFave was at a loss. Her 14-year-old son, Breck, hadn't been himself for a while. It all began when he joined an online gaming club, headed by Lewis Daynes, an 18-year-old unemployed computer engineer. Daynes's influence on Breck was powerful - he began skipping activities he once enjoyed, he isolated himself from his family and friends, he was constantly irritated and argumentative. Lorin did everything she could to put an end to the friendship. She installed parental controls on their home computers and tried to ban Breck from using Daynes's server. She even called the police, fearing that Breck was being groomed by Daynes. But her efforts were in vain. Those who had the power to help Breck failed to do so, and the consequences were devastating. Instagram: @talkmurderwithme Facebook: @talkmurrderwithme Support me by buying me a coffee ☕ Learn more about what The Breck Foundation is doing to keep young people safe online. You can find sources for this episode here. Music from Purple Planet Music Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-murder-with-me/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    25 min

  2. 09/28/2022

    Ep 24 - Riley Whitelaw: The Walgreens Murder

    Colorado Springs, Colorado. June 11, 2022. 17-year-old Riley Whitelaw reported her 28-year-old coworker, Joshua Johnson, to her manager at Walgreens. Johnson had been making advances unwanted towards Riley, which were making her seriously uncomfortable at work. This wasn't the first time she had made a report about him either. She asked for her schedule to be changed so that she would no longer have to work with Johnson. But when she asked for extra hours, her manager told her that this would mean crossing paths with Johnson. Three weeks later, she was found murdered in the break room at work. This case is currently ongoing. Joshua Johnson had a preliminary hearing on September 16, in which detectives working the case testified that no one other than Johnson could be responsible for Riley's murder. A judge ruled the evidence given at the hearing sufficient for Johnson to go to trial. His arraignment is scheduled for Nov 15, where he will plead guilty or not guilty. I'll post any updates on my Instagram. The Murder of Riley Whitelaw (my blog post on this case) Instagram: @talkmurderwithme Facebook: @talkmurrderwithme Support me by buying me a coffee ☕ Sources GoFundMe Page - In Loving Memory - Riley  Riley Whitelaw Obituary Preliminary hearing for suspect in Colorado Springs Walgreens homicide Arrest papers: Teen found dead at Colorado Springs Walgreens allegedly had concerns about suspect since last year Teenage Walgreens employee in Colorado Springs reported coworker before she was found dead in breakroom A Walgreens Employee Was Accused Of Killing A Teenage Coworker Who Had Rejected His Advances Docs: Teen asked not to work with coworker facing charges for her murder at Walgreens Joshua Johnson charged with first-degree murder in killing of teen co-worker at Walgreens ‘There Was Blood Everywhere’: Walgreens Employee Charged with Killing Teen Co-Worker Who Told Management His ‘Advances’ Made Her ‘Uncomfortable’ Riley Whitelaw funeral service scheduled in Colorado Springs Teen employee killed inside Walgreens in Colorado Springs was stabbed more than 40 times Autopsy report reveals horrific new information on murder of teen at Colorado Springs Walgreens Labor attorney raises concerns about handling of complaint before murder at Colorado Springs Walgreens Labor attorney weighs in on girl allegedly murdered by coworker in Colorado Springs Walgreens Man Allegedly Killed Teen Walgreens Coworker Who'd Rejected His Advances Music from Purple Planet Music Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-murder-with-me/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    19 min

  3. 08/21/2022

    Ep 23 - Terror in Suburbia: The Cheshire Murders

    Cheshire, Connecticut. July 23, 2007. Cheshire has pretty much everything you'd want if you were looking for a quiet, peaceful place to raise a family. The houses are spacious, the lawns are well-manicured and leafy trees line the streets. But what's most attractive about Cheshire is that it's safe. At least, that's what Bill and Jennifer Petit thought - it seemed like the perfect place to raise their two daughters, Hayley and Michaela. And it was, until one night in late July 2007 when all hell broke loose. What Joshua Komisarjevsky and Steven Hayes insisted was only going to be a home burglary, escalated into a frenzy of violence and ultimately, murder. What spurred the two men to carry out such heinous acts? And could the police have done more to stop them? The Cheshire Home Invasion Murders (my blog post on this case) Instagram: @talkmurderwithme Facebook: @talkmurrderwithme Support me by buying me a coffee ☕ Sources for this episode: The Cheshire Murders Documentary Connecticut Murder Suspect’s Ex-girlfriend Speaks Out Sister of Komisarjevsky Girlfriend Testifies about Concern Over Relationship Komisarjevsky’s Religious Upbringing Detailed in Court Petit murder suspect had long, troubled history of drugs, crime Two Portraits of Triple Killer, Offered to Jurors, Are at Odds Defense in Connecticut home invasion case aims to shift blame Steven Hayes, once on death row for Cheshire triple killing, resentenced to 6 life terms in prison Joshua Komisarjevsky, convicted in Cheshire triple killing, seeks a new trial CT Supreme Court hears Cheshire killer Komisarjevsky’s argument for new trial Steven Hayes from Death Row: ‘I just snapped’ at scene of Cheshire home invasion Revisiting The Grisly Cheshire Murders The Survivor Connecticut town finds hope, healing 10 years after gruesome Petit family murders Connecticut Home Invasion Convict Is Undergoing Gender Transition in Prison The Petit Family Foundation Music from Purple Planet Music Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-murder-with-me/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    32 min

  4. 05/23/2022

    Ep 22 - Alone in the World: The Devastating Story of Victoria Martens

    Albuquerque, New Mexico. August 23, 2016. When Victoria Martens stepped off the school bus that Tuesday, her mother, Michelle, should have been waiting for her. But there was no sign of her, so Victoria made her own way home. It was Victoria's 10th birthday, so she was probably anticipating presents and cake, as any 10 year old would. For Victoria, however, the last year had been pretty terrible. Michelle, while she loved her daughter, wasn't very good at putting her first. She had a way of getting involved with bad people. They exploited Michelle's vulnerability and trusting nature and then they turned to Victoria. Michelle had called social services five separate times that year to report incidents involving her boyfriends. But on this particular day, Victoria's life turned into a living hell; one she did not make it out of alive. Michelle's new boyfriend, Fabian Gonzales, and his cousin, Jessica Kelley, should never have been allowed in Michelle's home, especially with her kids around. Both Kelley and Gonzalez had been in and out of prison for years. Not to mention they both had a fondness for meth. What happened to Victoria was pure evil. It's especially devastating how so many calls for help went unanswered.  The Murder of Victoria Martens (my blog post on this case) Instagram: @talkmurderwithme Facebook: @talkmurrderwithme Support me by buying me a coffee ☕ Sources for this episode: Report: Suspect in N.M. girl's gruesome slaying should have been under supervision Documents reveal new details surrounding Victoria Martens' death Justice for Victoria: Where the case stands now OPINION | Editorial: False confessions mean we need an outside look at APD's Vigil, Martens homicide investigations Forensic psychiatrist gives insight into Michelle Martens' false statements Four years after 10-year-old girl is killed, questions linger UPDATE: Jessica Kelley accepts plea deal in death of Victoria Martens CYFD received 5 calls about the Martens family before Victoria was killed Grandparents open up about Victoria Martens' mom Bombshell plea deal, murder charges dropped in Victoria Martens' case A shocker in Victoria Martens case » Albuquerque Journal Jessica Kelley admits to setting girl on fire after she was killed The Victoria Martens Case: 'We want to make it right for this little girl' Details emerge in search for 4th Martens suspect Prosecutors: 'Gang ties are the reason Victoria Martens was killed' NM struggles with child neglect, abuse » Albuquerque Journal Expert: Martens' statements were 'contaminated' » Albuquerque Journal Suspect on trial in Victoria Martens case asks to be released Civil suit filed by Victoria Martens' grandparents dismissed Hundreds gather to remember Victoria Martens at public memorial service Timeline of investigation » Albuquerque Journal Birthday memorial held for New Mexico girl who was raped, killed Fabian Gonzales released from jail Community remembers life of Victoria Martens Suspect in Victoria Martens case to be sentenced next month | KOB 4 New report: NM among nation's worst in child abuse, maltreatment - Albuquerque Journal Music from Purple Planet Music Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-murder-with-me/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    31 min

  5. 04/08/2022

    Ep 21 - If I Can't Have You: The Murder of Alice Ruggles

    Newcastle, England. October 12, 2016. When Alice Ruggles saw the Facebook notification appear on her phone, she was intrigued. It was a comment from a handsome stranger on a photo of her on a recent holiday. In the comment, he wrote how beautiful he thought she was. Alice sent the man, whose name was Harry Dhillon, a message introducing herself. The two began talking every day and at first, things seemed to be going well, but this didn't last long. It became increasingly clear to Alice that Harry was not the kind and thoughtful person she originally thought he was. He was cruel and spiteful. He wanted to have full control over Alice's life. When Alice realized how toxic he really was, she dumped him. But Harry was having none of it. He harassed and stalked Alice relentlessly. Alice contacted the police about Harry on several occasions. But over and over, they failed to grasp how much danger she was in. As Alice tried her best to move on, Harry spent all day, every day, convincing himself that if he couldn't have her, nobody could. Instagram: @talkmurderwithme Facebook: @talkmurrderwithme Sources: Alice Ruggles Trust - Alice's story DOMESTIC HOMICIDE REVIEW Alice Ruggles: Police and Army 'failed' stalking victim - BBC News Alice Ruggles murder: Trimaan Dhillon to serve minimum of 22 years - BBC News Alice Ruggles murder accused had restraining order - BBC News Alice Ruggles murder: Police 'failed to investigate concerns properly' - BBC News Gateshead 'murder' victim Alice Ruggles' funeral to take place today - Chronicle Live Alice Ruggles' brutal murder shocked the nation - so what's changed in the two years since? Alice Ruggles' family: police and army could have prevented murder | Crime | The Guardian Alice Ruggles murder: days before death she felt 'palmed off by police' | UK news | The Guardian Soldier jailed for stalking and murdering ex-girlfriend Alice Ruggles | Crime | The Guardian Two police officers disciplined over Alice Ruggles murder case STALKING PROTECTION ACT 2019 EXPLANATORY NOTES IOPC Report - Miss Alice Ruggles Harassment: "Police Information Notices" or "Early Harassment Notices" in England and Wales - House of Commons Library STALKING AND CRIMINAL LAW Maxine's 999 Call Harry's Voicemail to Alice Alice's Call to Police Music from Purple Planet Music Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-murder-with-me/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    33 min

  6. 02/20/2022

    Ep 20 - The Tragic Case of Sky Metalwala

    Bellevue, Washington. November 6, 2011. Sky Metalwala's short life was tragically sad. At just 2-years-old, he had already been through a lot. His parents, Julia Biryukova and Solomon Metalwala, were going through a bitter divorce and custody battle over him and his 4-year-old sister Maile. One morning in early November 2011, Sky woke up feeling unwell, so Julia decided to take him to the doctor. On the way there, she ran out of gas. She parked on the side of the road and walked to a nearby gas station, leaving Sky in the car. When she got back to her car, Sky was nowhere to be found. When Julia told the police her story, however, it didn't add up. They had a lot of questions, but Julia refused to talk. Eventually people began to wonder whether Sky had ever been in that car at all that morning... Instagram: @talkmurderwithme Facebook: @talkmurrderwithme Sources: Sky Metalwala’s disappearance still an active investigation after 3 years Police: Missing boy not seen for 2 weeks Sky Elijah Metalwala - The Charley Project The Disappearance of Sky Metalwala Missing Washington toddler Sky Metalwala Police say they have new information in Metalwala case Sky Metalwala Missing: Dad Thinks Boy's Mother, Julia Biryukova, May Be Involved in Disappearance Kirkland resident Solomon Metalwala granted custody of daughter, son still missing Mother of missing child has new baby, declared unfit mother Music from Purple Planet Music Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-murder-with-me/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    26 min

  7. 01/21/2022

    Ep 19 - What Happened to Mitrice Richardson?

    Malibu, California. September 16, 2009. Mitrice Richardson had not been herself for a while. One day in mid-September, 24-year-old Mitrice was arrested for being unable to pay her bill at an exclusive Malibu restaurant. She was taken to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station. Her mother, Latice, was assured by a sheriff's deputy that she would be kept in custody over night. But this was not to be; Mitrice ended up being released in the middle of the night with no purse, phone, or any personal belongings. No one truly knows what happened to Mitrice that night. Eleven months later, her partially-mummified remains were discovered at the bottom of a canyon. Mitrice's devastated family and friends were desperate for answers. The LA County Sheriff's Department, on the other hand, had no interest in finding out what happened. Time and time again, they failed Mitrice's family. To this day, her cause of death remains unknown. Instagram: @talkmurderwithme Facebook: @talkmurrderwithme Sources: Latice’s book on Mitrice (Amazon link) LA Magazine article by Mike Kessler: What Happened To Mitrice Richardson? Malibu-area search fails to find missing woman, 24 Long search for Mitrice Richardson comes to tragic end Six Years Later Mitrice Richardson’s Death Still An Unsolved Mystery Missing woman’s mother sues Los Angeles County and Sheriff’s Department Friends and relatives remember Mitrice Richardson Lie and Deny: Secrecy and Suspicion Surround the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Hopes for a new investigation into Mitrice Richardson case end in disappointment Again, no sign of Mitrice Richardson Coroner's official criticizes Sheriff's Department for moving Mitrice Richardson's remains Attorney general's probe finds no evidence of wrongdoing by deputies in death of Mitrice Richardson The California Attorney General's Office Finally Agrees to Look Into the Mitrice Richardson Case Coroner's official criticizes Sheriff's Department for moving Mitrice Richardson's remains More bones found in ravine where Mitrice Richardson was discovered Tentative Settlement Approved in Mitrice Richardson Case Los Angeles County authorities exhume woman's remains Music from Purple Planet Music Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-murder-with-me/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    40 min

  8. 12/19/2021

    Ep 18 - Fatal Fantasies: Caleb Fairley

    Limerick Township, Pennsylvania. September 10, 1995. Caleb Fairley was a deeply unhappy person. He was constantly taunted by his classmates and co-workers, and written off as a failure by his domineering mother. For these reasons, Caleb was happiest when he was by himself in his bedroom, playing role play games involving dragons and vampires. While this side of Caleb was largely innocent and harmless, he also had a dark, sadistic side. While working at his mother's business one Sunday in September, he unleashed his inner monster, resulting in devastating consequences. Sources: Caleb Fairley - Murderpedia Caleb Fairley - Wikipedia Medical Detectives (Forensic Files) - Season 6, Ep 30: Shopping Spree William Lashner on Guilt The Murder of Lisa and Devon Manderach – South Jersey/Philadelphia Crime Murder Suspect Lived Life of Ridicule, Fantasies Clerk Charged With Slaying Girl, Mother In Child's Clothing Store Caleb Fairley Killed Woman, Daughter, Attorney Admits but Defense Lawyer Argues The Act Was Not Planned and Calls For A Finding of Third-Degree Murder Fairley Guilty of Murder, Gets Life in Prison, Killers Detractors Give the Jury a Standing Ovation and Taunt Him Fairley Gets Two Life Terms, No Parole Despite MontCo Murderer's Admission of Guilt, He's Taunted By Victims Relatives Two-story slides and saucer swings: A wonderland like no other after 1995 murder of Limerick mother and infant Murderer Caleb Fairley continues to seek new trial Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rejects Petition to Rule Death Penalty Unconstitutional Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-murder-with-me/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    27 min
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Welcome to Talk Murder With Me where I'll discuss murders, mysteries, missing persons and everything in between. Please sit back, relax and enjoy all the sinister stuff this world has to offer with me.

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  • Creator
    Natalie DeGroot
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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