On today’s episode, we will dive into the Kirtland Cult Killings that took place in Kirtland, Ohio. This small town, situated in Lake County and only a 25-minute drive east of Cleveland, became a national headline in January 1990. After moving to Kirtland, Lundgren established himself as a lay minister for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dale Luffman, the president of the northeast Ohio chapter of the Reorganized Church, confirmed that Lundgren served at the church temple in Kirtland from 1985 to 1987. During this period, he took charge of guiding tours of the church's 153-year-old temple for the public after relocating from Kansas City, Missouri. The victims were the Dennis Avery family: Dennis, Cheryl, and their three daughters—Trina (15), Rebecca (13), and Karen (7). They had moved from Missouri to join Lundgren’s group around 1987. On April 17, 1989, Lundgren invited the Averys to his farm in Kirtland for a “last supper”-type gathering. One by one, they were taken to a barn behind the house, where they were bound, gagged with duct tape, and shot to death. Reports indicate that a chainsaw was used to muffle the sound of the gunshots. SOURCES: https://www.news-herald.com/2014/12/30/kirtland-cult-killings-looking-back-at-lake-countys-worst-mass-murder-25-years-later/ https://web.archive.org/web/20080828040940/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/24/ap/national/mainD8KV5DV80.shtml https://www.news-herald.com/2014/12/30/kirtland-cult-killings-time-has-healed-the-city-of-faith-and-beauty/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna14500204 https://web.archive.org/web/20061019025800/http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/10/18/bc.na.gen.us.cultleader.ap/index.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kirtland-cult-killings_n_7088210 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/cleveland/kirtland-cult-cle/ https://fox8.com/news/true-crime-in-cleveland-kirtland-cult-murders/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZJso4RfdCg http://www2.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=68347 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88389254/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88389475/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88390405/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88391008/ https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/kirtland-ohio?lang=eng&abVersion=V02&abName=GLOB88 caselaw.findlaw.com https://www.news-herald.com/news/ohio/kirtland-cult-killings-timeline-of-events/article_d13876c8-f5bb-5134-8ee3-3f0df58ed99f.html https://youtu.be/OZJso4RfdCg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'd like to introduce the Jordan Harbinger Show which I have been listening to a ton. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

On April 15, 1975, Melanie "Suzy" Cooley left Nederland High School where she was a senior. She was last seen hitchhiking in Nederland. A road maintenance worker found her body on May 2, 1975, in Coal Creek Canyon. Cooley was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue jean jacket with an embroidered eagle on the back and tan-colored boots. She had been hit over the head repeatedly with a large rock. Cold Case Investigator 303-271-5195 ⁠coldcase@jeffco.us⁠ ⁠DONATE TO THE SHOW⁠ Sources: ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/rjyno4/was_ted_bundy_responsible_for_the_murder_of/⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68610651/fort-collins-coloradoan/⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25079275/greeley-daily-tribune/⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92962363/⁠ ⁠https://www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=319⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92966488/⁠ ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/rjyno4/was_ted_bundy_responsible_for_the_murder_of/⁠ ⁠https://web.archive.org/web/20170223172245/https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2004/02/15/student-vanishes-and-questions-mount/ESRJL97tDDJd6MyiqcZvTN/story.html?p1=Article_Related_Box_Article⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93575757/⁠ ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93576940/⁠ ⁠https://www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=319⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Di4UcP_gxM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/2 In this special episode of "Who Killed?", I discuss the groundbreaking development in the Yogurt Shop Murders with Nic from True Crime Garage. We delve into the details of this long-unsolved case and the implications of the new evidence. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this significant breakthrough and its impact on the community.case that has haunted Austin, Texas for over three decades. The tragic crime, which occurred in 1991, claimed the lives of four teenage girls and left investigators searching for answers until now. With the recent discovery of DNA evidence linking Robert Eugene Brashers, a serial killer with a disturbing past, to the case, there is finally a measure of closure for the grieving families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/2 In this special episode of "Who Killed?", I discuss the groundbreaking development in the Yogurt Shop Murders with Nic from True Crime Garage. We delve into the details of this long-unsolved case and the implications of the new evidence. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this significant breakthrough and its impact on the community.case that has haunted Austin, Texas for over three decades. The tragic crime, which occurred in 1991, claimed the lives of four teenage girls and left investigators searching for answers until now. With the recent discovery of DNA evidence linking Robert Eugene Brashers, a serial killer with a disturbing past, to the case, there is finally a measure of closure for the grieving families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back. Summer hiatus is officially over. As I retrurned to the mic this week I wanted to get a breakdown of the plea in the Idaho 4 case. Legal expert Matt Mangino joined us and highlighted that Koberger's decision not to elaborate on his motives was not unusual in plea agreements, especially when the defendant is not compelled to provide such information. Listen to the full episode to get a total understanding of this controversial plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 24th, 1994, 24 year old Leah Ulbrich was callously murdered in what would turn out to be one of the most "gruesome" crime scenes in Connecticut history. SOURCES: 1. ⁠https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-leah-ulbrich-cold-case-20191029-hnryyeizx5bipglvtodbjfwy6a-story.html⁠ 2. ⁠https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-leah-ulbrich-father-reflects-cold-case-20191115-qr642q4rove7dohttoagptj7h4-story.html⁠ 3. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76950280/⁠ 4. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/176860647/?terms=Leah%20Ulbrich&match=1⁠ 5. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/176564144/?terms=Leah%20Ulbrich%20Hartford&match=1⁠ 6. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/176851566/?terms=Leah%20Ulbrich%20Hartford&match=1⁠ 7. ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/177667263/?terms=Leah%20Ulbrich%20hartford&match=1⁠ 8. ⁠https://www.nydailynews.com/hc-xpm-1995-10-31-9510310268-story.html⁠ 9. ⁠https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72125773/leah-ulbrich⁠ 10. ⁠https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Programs/Programs/Cold-Cases---Open Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Who Killed...?", I am joined by special guests Raul from @CatchLisk and Jesse Pollack as we continue our deep dive into the Long Island serial killer case. The episode features breaking news regarding the identities of two victims, known as Toddler Doe and Jane Doe (referred to as "Peaches" due to a distinctive tattoo). With Raul's extensive knowledge of the case and a commitment to factual reporting, we engaged in a compelling and intense discussion about the developments, current status, and future implications of the investigation. This hour-and-a-half episode promises to be an insightful exploration of one of the most notorious unsolved cases in recent history. Tune in for a thorough examination of the facts and what lies ahead for the victims and their families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we look into the haunting case of eight-year-old Kelly Ann Prosser, who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered nearly 40 years ago. Thanks to advancements in DNA testing, police have finally solved the case, leading to a significant breakthrough in the investigation. We discuss the vital evidence collected from various locations, including Kelly’s school, and hear from a woman who played a crucial role in bringing closure to this tragic story. The episode also highlights the use of genealogy databases like GEDmatch, which have become instrumental in solving cold cases and connecting law enforcement with potential suspects. Join us as we explore the power of modern forensic science and its impact on justice. SOURCES: Thank you to the Akron Beacon Journal's Mary Grace Poidimini for her great work in 1982. ⁠https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/media/Sheriff/Investigations%20Division/Hebert%20Homicide%20Unsolved%20Case.pdf⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/10/13/Another-attempted-abduction-of-a-young-girl/2456403329600/⁠ - ⁠https://www.cleveland19.com/story/9857062/denied-dna-check-on-evidence-keeps-convicted-killer-in-jail/⁠ ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/me5ynw/nearly_41_years_missing_who_took_tiffany_papesh/⁠ - ⁠https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2020/06/26/investigators-solve-1982-murder-columbus-girl-after-nearly-40-years/3267089001/⁠ - ⁠https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=282⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/329381553/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠http://bjretirees.blogspot.com/2004/12/catching-up-with-mary-grace-poidomani.html⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248539⁠ - ⁠https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Investigation-Division/Cold-Case-Unit/Unsolved-Cases⁠ - ⁠https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Investigation-Division/Cold-Case-Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Authorities on Long Island have identified a woman long associated with the Gilgo Beach murders investigation as Tanya Denise Jackson, a U.S. Army veteran who was living in Brooklyn at the time of her death in 1997. Jackson, also known as "Peaches," due to her tattoo, was born in Alabama. Her remains were discovered in June 1997, concealed in a container in a wooded area of Hempstead Lake State Park. DNA analysis conducted during the Gilgo investigation linked her to the remains of a female child found along Ocean Parkway near Cedar Beach in 2011. That child, identified as Tatiana Marie Dykes, has now been confirmed as Jackson's daughter. News 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss his new book Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died and the latest documentary about the Gilgo Four, Gone Girls. One of the primary criticisms is that while "Lost Girls" and "Gone Girls" aim to highlight the stories of the victims, they do not delve deeply enough into their lives. For instance, Shannan Gilbert, who is presented as a central figure, is not explored in a way that reveals her complexities as a person. The documentaries gloss over significant aspects of her life, such as her aspirations to be an actress and singer, her financial struggles, and her experiences with domestic abuse. This lack of detail diminishes the audience's ability to empathize with her and understand the circumstances that led her to sex work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss his new book Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died and the latest documentary about the Gilgo Four, Gone Girls. One of the primary criticisms is that while "Lost Girls" and "Gone Girls" aim to highlight the stories of the victims, they do not delve deeply enough into their lives. For instance, Shannan Gilbert, who is presented as a central figure, is not explored in a way that reveals her complexities as a person. The documentaries gloss over significant aspects of her life, such as her aspirations to be an actress and singer, her financial struggles, and her experiences with domestic abuse. This lack of detail diminishes the audience's ability to empathize with her and understand the circumstances that led her to sex work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fingerprint analysis has long been considered the gold standard in forensic evidence, often viewed as infallible by law enforcement and the judicial system. This episode featuring Matt Mangino, a defense attorney and former prosecutor, reveals significant flaws in this method that can lead to wrongful convictions. We also talk about the Idaho 4 case and Karen Reed. Follow Matt on his BLOG and on his TV appearances with News Nation, Court TV and Law & Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we take a look back at a case from 1990 that remains unsolved to this day. A quadruple murder which has become known as the Las Cruces Bowling Massacre remains unsolved to this day. One of the most infamous unsolved murders in New Mexico is the 1990 Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre. In this incident, 7 people were shot, 4 of which died, by two unknown assailants. The motive of the massacre was robbery; about $5,000 was stolen Las Cruces Sun New reporter Bethany Fruedenthal's article was a major source for this episode. She is an excellent reporter. SOURCES: https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2020/02/03/las-cruces-bowling-alley-massacre-30th-anniversary-nightmare-in-las-cruces/4645475002/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1lH7Hdwy4Y www.readingeagle.com https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/idaho-prosecutors-disclose-internal-investigation-officer-bryan-kohber-rcna77262 https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/university-of-idaho-students-killed/new-court-documents-bradygiglio-violation-kohberger-case/293-bc9fd29f-0284-4b69-a86a-1a706d327963 Bethany Fruedenthal- Las Cruces Sun bfreudenthal@lcsun-news.com, 575-541-5449 or @bethanyfreuden1 on Twitter https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-yogurt-shop-murders-austin-texas-families-investigators-haunted-by-unsolved-case/ Tips can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be provided online at NMCrimeStoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers app, “P3 TIPS.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In the ever-evolving world of true crime media, a new player has entered the arena: True Crime Talk. Launched by Nic Edwards, a familiar voice in the true crime podcasting community known for his work on True Crime Garage, this fresh endeavor is a collaboration with Wild Blue Press, the publisher behind Edwards' acclaimed book, The Delphi Murders: The Quest to Find the Man on the Bridge." In this episode of "Who Killed?", I welcome Nic Edwards from True Crime Garage back and introduce his new partner of True Crime Talk, Carolyn Berardino. This week, we cover a variety of true crime cases. Carolyn played an important role in keeping the cold case killing of 12-year-old Brad Bellino in the news, after 50 years, the case was solved. Tune in to find out more about this new venture and the true crime we explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturday August 8, 1982 Beth Bramlett, a 17 year old white female, went to a party at Trading House Lake Reservoir with some of her friends. A fight broke out at the party and Beth decided to leave. That was the last time any of her friends saw Beth alive. At the crime scene, he said, Bramlett’s body was laid across the tracks, face down, and didn’t appear to have been brutalized, but when investigators turned her over, it appeared someone had chewed or gnawed, maybe even eaten a part of her body. SOURCES: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/this-psychologist-explains-why-people-confess-to-crimes-they-didnt-commit.html https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/KWTX-COLD-CASE-FILES-442141273.html https://www.kxxv.com/story/37397190/murder-of-teenager-in-1982-solved-suspect-died-in-2014 https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-murders-at-the-lake/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87017993/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87016679/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87016538/ https://wacotrib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/investigators-pin-teens-1982-slaying-on-suspect-in-initial-investigation/article_d5b45551-36f4-5bd0-91df-8ae0770653a1.amp.html https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Investigators-unravel-mystery-of-1982-murder-of-Central-Texas-teen-472007393.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Cullen, AKA The Angel of Death, was responsible for 30-40 murders throughout his 16 year nursing career. Authorities believe the death toll is much higher. Cullen was able to slip through the cracks and worked for a staggering 10 different hospitals during his reign of terror. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRiPXMMu-JE Graeber, Charles (2013). The good nurse : a true story of medicine, madness, and murder (First ed.). https://www.amazon.com/Good-Nurse-Medicine-Madness-Murder/dp/1455574139 Pérez-Peña, Richard; Kocieniewski, David; George, Jason (February 29, 2004). "DEATH ON THE NIGHT SHIFT: 16 Years, Dozens of Bodies; Through Gaps in System, Nurse Left Trail of Grief". http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10675BFF5AB3F791&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79547917/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79548043/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79548267/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79548681/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79548822/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79548746/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In September of 1982, a 12-year-old girl and six adults in and around Chicago died suddenly and mysteriously. The victims of this product tampering case were Mary Kellerman, age 12, of Elk Grove Village; Adam Janus, age 27, of Arlington Heights; Stanley Janus, age 25, and Theresa Janus, age 19, both of Lisle; Mary Reiner, age 27, of Winfield; Mary McFarland, age 31, of Elmhurst; and Paula Prince, age 35, of Chicago. All seven were determined to have ingested cyanide-laced Extra Strength Tylenol capsules on or shortly after September 29, 1982. Additional information about this investigation can be found on the FBI’s Internet website, www.fbi.gov. Sources: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cyanide-laced-tylenol-kills-seven https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95086875/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95087191/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2013-09-29-ct-met-tylenol-investigation-20130929-story.html https://abcnews.go.com/WN/james-lewis-tylenol-killer-suspect-1982-murders-innocent/story?id=9531812 https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/chicago/press-releases/2012/search-for-tylenol-killer-continues-as-30th-anniversary-of-poisonings-approaches https://www.ou.edu/deptcomm/dodjcc/groups/02C2/Johnson%20&%20Johnson.htm https://apnews.com/article/c501b46c160c342222d3414c286b74a1 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2018/01/05/260121/how-the-tylenol-murders-fundamentally-changed-the-way-we-all-take-medicine/ https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/chicago-tylenol-murders/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95086729/north-bay-nugget/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNOHWrAbX2w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to our connection at CrimeCon, Evergreen Execs, FilmRise, and Nancy Grace for making this week's show happen. BLOODLINE DETECTIVES explores the power of genealogy and the latest forensic technology used by law enforcement to bring justice to unsolved homicides and sex crimes. The series uses Familial DNA taken from the crime scene and DNA that people have submitted to genealogy sites to see if there is someone who is a close match. From there, genealogists can figure out who the suspect should be, and police can then make an arrest. Host Nancy Grace guides viewers through each episode's case along with expert interviewers, dramatic reconstructions, and archival footage. —FilmRise Follow Nancy Grace via Social Media Instagram: @theNancyGrace Twitter: @NancyGrace Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sources: https://wset.com/news/local/richard-dickie-palmers-murder-solved-after-nearly-22-years-2003-january-2025# Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices