A Thousand Miles of True Crime
Ashlee Tramutolo & Kristin Stewart
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8. Sean Ellis
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
02/01/22 • 48 min
Kristin discusses the wrongful conviction of Sean Ellis. Sean was convicted of murdering John Mulligan, a Boston Police detective. After Sean spends 22 years in prison, all while proclaiming his innocence, he is finally set free. Who killed John Mulligan?
34. Rasheem Carter
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
03/28/23 • 46 min
Rasheem Carter was a 25 year old black man who suspiciously went missing from Taylorsville Mississippi on Oct 2nd 2022 after reporting to police that he was being targeted by several white men threatening to harm him and calling him racial slurs. Some of Raheem's remains would be discovered on the private property of a Taylorsville resident a month later, decapitated and dismembered. What really happened to Rasheem Carter?
22. R. Kelly
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
08/30/22 • 78 min
On this episode we discuss the rise and fall of R. Kelly. The man who some believe to be a musical genius and the King of R&B. His music career continued to excel all while he was sexually, emotionally and physically abusing countless people at the same time. We talk about how he transitions from victim to perpetrator.
References:
Nigel Bellis, Astral Finnie, (2019). Surviving R. Kelly. Lifetime
Nigel Bellis, Astral Finnie, (2020). Surviving R. Kelly. Lifetime
Andrea Kelly Details Allegations Of Abuse By Ex-Husband R. Kelly | The View. (2018, October 4). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFpcvwPrbR8
CBS News. (2021, September 30). Azriel Clary, who defended R. Kelly in 2019 interview, says the singer coached her on what to say. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/azriel-clary-r-kelly-accuser-gayle-king-interview/
Danielle, B. (2020, December 7). Op-Ed: Yes, R. Kelly Is Trash, But So Are Those Who Enabled Him. Essence. https://www.essence.com/entertainment/r-kelly-is-trash-but-so-are-those-who-enabled-him/
DeRogatis, J. (2017, July 12). Timeline: The Life And Career Of R. Kelly. WBEZ Chicago. https://www.wbez.org/stories/timeline-the-life-and-career-of-r-kelly/f6aed43d-d7a4-418c-b707-385640a43dfb
Heath, C. (2016, January 20). The Confessions Of R. Kelly. GQ. https://www.gq.com/story/r-kelly-confessions
Lisa Van Allen on R. Kelly, Aaliyah, Aaliyah’s Mother, Arrests, Trial (Full Interview). (2019, March 20). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COanAq2iUF4
R. KELLY AND MGM WINNERS ON BIG BREAK. (2007, January 31). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AND9B3FRQo
R Kelly Full Interview with Tavis Smiley. (2019, February 5). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCRTU4gJ6Ks
R. Kelly tape; reporter Jim DeRogatis recounts how it began. (2022, August 26). Chicago Sun-Times. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/8/26/23323384/rkelly-tapes-jim-derogatis-sparkle-stephanie-edwards-ian-alexander-abdon-pallasch
Savage, B. M. (2022, June 29). R. Kelly: The history of allegations against him. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40635526
Staff, C. T. (2021, October 20). R. Kelly timeline: Chicago upbringing, rapid rise to stardom and years of sexual abuse charges, suits and rumors, conviction. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-viz-r-kelly-timeline-htmlstory.html
Taylor, S. T. (2021, August 10). MUSIC MAN. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-10-02-9203300009-story.html
White, A. (2021, August 4). R Kelly finally admits to ‘underage sexual contact’ with Aaliyah. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/r-kelly-aaliyah-relationship-b1896521.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2022, August 26). Aaliyah. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaliyah
Lucian James Munguia Important Recap
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
11/08/22 • 5 min
This is a quick recap of the crucial details about Lucian James Munguia. If you have not already please go back and listen to our last episode #27 for Lucian's full story. We continue to pray that he is returned home safely.
Five year old Lucian Mungia went missing from the Sarge Hubbard Park in Yakima, Washington on September 10th, 2022. One second he was playing and the next he seemed to have vanished with no clue to which direction he went. After many resources were exhausted searching for Lucian the family believes he has been abducted.
Lucian is autistic and non-verbal
Brown, shoulder length, curly hair
4 ft tall and 50 pounds
1 Freckle under his left eye
The family is now offering a $10,000 reward for the safe return or information resulting in the safe return of Lucian James Munguia.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Lucian please contact 911, your local FBI office or the Finding Lucian Facebook page.
Even if you are not in the Yakima area you can help by:
- Post/hang flier
- Sharing this information
- Joining the Finding Lucian Facebook page
- GoFundMe created by Amy Bailey
19. John Wayne Gacy: The early years
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
07/19/22 • 74 min
This week we start a deep dive into the killer clown, John Wayne Gacy. Follow us through the early life of Gacy as we look at the blueprint for creating an American serial killer and rapist. We start with his birth on March 17, 1942 and dig into his childhood abuse, physical injuries, and illnesses. We will travel with Gacy to Vegas, Springfield IL., Waterloo Iowa and then back to the notorious house in Chicago IL.
Research References
Amirante, S., & Broderick, D. (2011). John Wayne Gacy defending a monster. Skyhorse Pub Co Inc.
Blackhurst, R. (2021, March 21). John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise (No. 1-4) [Docuseries]. Peacock.
The chilling of one of the worlds most notorious serial killers told through his own words.
Growing Up with John Wayne Gacy. (2010, February 17). Oprah.com. https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/johny-wayne-gacys-sister-speaks-out/all
Kozenczak, J. R., & Kozenczak, K. M. (2011). The Chicago killer : the hunt for serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Xlibris.
Moose International-About Us. (n.d.). Moose International. https://www.mooseintl.org/about-us/
Rumore, K. (2018). Chicago Tribune - We are currently unavailable in your region. Chicagotribune.com. https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-john-wayne-gacy-timeline-htmlstory.html
Sullivan, T., & Maiken, P. T. (2013). Killer clown : the John Wayne Gacy murder. Pinnacle Books.
30. Bruce Pardo and The Covina Christmas Massacre
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
12/13/22 • 63 min
A scorned divorcee dresses as Santa to down his ex and her family on Christmas eve. We take a deeper look into the 2008 Covina California Christmas massacre that left 9 dead, 3 badly injured and orphaned 13 children. Bruce Pardo has been called the FlameThrowing Santa, The Santa Clause Shooter and the Christmas Slayer but the Ortega family just calls him a monster.
Works Cited
Abdollah, Tami. “A Solitary Man with Murder in His Heart.” Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2009, www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jul-11-me-santa11-story.html. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
Moore, Cortney, and Fox News. “How Tall Is Santa Claus? Here’s How to Answer That Question for Kids.” New York Post, 24 Dec. 2021, nypost.com/2021/12/24/how-tall-is-santa-claus-heres-how-to-answer-that-question-for-kids/. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
Thomas, Josh and Joel. “Bruce Pardo the Santa Claus Shooter & the Covina Christmas Massacre - Lights out Podcast #83.” Www.youtube.com, 24 Dec. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnUj77qs-9c. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
36. Ralph Yarl & Kaylin Gillis
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
04/25/23 • 31 min
We dive into the madness of this world. When a 16 year old boy mistakenly rings the doorbell of the wrong house and is met with gunfire that almost takes his life. Another young life is lost when a group of young adults drive up the wrong driveway only to be met by a disgruntled man who fires at them as they leave his property. We discuss the cases of Ralph Yarl and Kaylin Gillis on this episode.
17. The Watcher House
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
06/07/22 • 57 min
This week we cover the mysterious case of The Watcher House. Maria and Derek Broaddus found their dream house on 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey. Just days after purchasing their new home the family received threatening letter addressed to The New Owners. After a series of letters listing out the names of the three Bradduss children and referencing the excitement for young blood they realized there was no way they could ever move into the house. Please join us as we take a deep dive into all of the theories and timeline of The Watchers terror.
We can't wait for The Watcher series to be available on Netflix.
18. Rachel Mellon Skemp
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
06/21/22 • 74 min
This week we cover the disappearance of Rachel Mellon Skemp. This is a case that is personal to Kristin as they were childhood friends. Rachel went missing from her home 26 years ago. She was just 13 years old and at home sick with her stepfather. On one of the coldest days of that year Rachel mysteriously disappeared and hasn't been seen or heard from since. After interviews with Rachel's childhood friend Carrie and other anonymous sources we remember Rachel, discuss the details of what we do know about her disappearance and question potential theories of her whereabouts. Where is Rachel Mellon Skemp?
31. Northern Illinois University (NIU) Shooting- Steven Kazmierczak
A Thousand Miles of True Crime
02/14/23 • 85 min
On February 14th 2008, Steven Kazmierczac started shooting at students in Cole Hall, at Northern Illinois University. After 5 minutes and 50 rounds the gunman shoots himself; 5 would lose their lives and 18 were injured. We will take a deep dive into the mental state of Seven. Megan from The Nerd Cantina joins us to share her first hand account of that day at NIU. Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace and Daniel Parmenter will never be forgotten.
Works Cited
“Catalina Garcia Biography - NIU - Forward, Together Forward.” Northern Illinois University, www.niu.edu/forward/bios/garcia.shtml. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.
Danahey, Mike. “Friends Remember Carpentersville Teen Ryanne Mace, Killed in NIU Shooting.” Chicago Tribune, 2 Summer 2018, www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-b-ryanne-mace-st-0211-20180213-story.html. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.
“Gayle Dubowski Biography - NIU - Forward, Together Forward.” Northern Illinois University, www.niu.edu/forward/bios/dubowski.shtml. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.
Grasgreen, Allie. ““Last Day on Earth.”” Inside Higher Ed, 11 Oct. 2011, www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/11/last-day-earth. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.
Vann, David. “Portrait of the School Shooter as a Young Man.” Esquire, 12 Feb. 2009, www.esquire.com/news-politics/a4863/steven-kazmierczak-0808/.
Violence, Stop Gun. “Making Sense of the NIU Tragedy.” The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, 24 Oct. 2011, www.csgv.org/making-sense-of-the-niu-tragedy/. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.
Wang, Judy. ““Feels like Yesterday”: NIU Mass Shooting Survivor Reflects on 13th Anniversary.” WGN-TV, 15 Feb. 2021, wgntv.com/news/feels-like-yesterday-niu-mass-shooting-survivor-reflects-on-13th-anniversary/. Accessed 14 Feb. 2023.
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How many episodes does A Thousand Miles of True Crime have?
A Thousand Miles of True Crime currently has 37 episodes available.
What topics does A Thousand Miles of True Crime cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on A Thousand Miles of True Crime?
The episode title '15. Tara Grinstead' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Thousand Miles of True Crime?
The average episode length on A Thousand Miles of True Crime is 60 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Thousand Miles of True Crime released?
Episodes of A Thousand Miles of True Crime are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of A Thousand Miles of True Crime?
The first episode of A Thousand Miles of True Crime was released on Nov 23, 2021.
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