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I SURVIVED: Megan Hiatt

Military Murder

10/18/21 • 131 min

In 2014, 19-year old, Megan Hiatt created an online dating profile. She met a Navy man by the name of Gaiwain “Rush” Wilson. They were smitten and within 2 months, their whirlwind romance resulted in the pair moving in together and a month later, they were pregnant with twin girls. They were over the moon, but soon, Rush would show his true colors – easily agitated, extremely apologetic, and hypercritical of everything Megan did.

But Megan, the product of a broken home, wanted to make things work for the baby girls she was carrying. Megan didn’t believe she was the victim of domestic abuse, because Rush never put his hands on her. After the girls were born, Megan had made up her mind to leave for the third and final time...but she made a frightful decision that altered her family and life forever. She told Rush she was leaving.

Dig in with Margot as she has an extremely candid conversation with Megan. This interview was conducted in 2020. You already heard Margot tell you this story in Ep46, but in this episode – we hear the story from the survivor herself.

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2020 - Top 10 Military Murder Stories

Military Murder

12/28/20 • 48 min

Presenting the Top 10 most horrifying military murder stories in the news in 2020.

Dig in with Margot as she counts them down.

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Want to hear more information about cases covered in today’s countdown? Check these out:

Vanessa Guillen/Gregory Morales: Ep31 & Ep37

Enrique Roman Martinez: Ep35

Malcolm Perry: Ep50

Elder Fernandes: Ep41

Steven Carrillo: Discussed in Fan Club Military Prime Time Ep2

Harless Family: Discussed in Fan Club Military Prime Time Ep1

Sasha Krause: Discussed in Fan Club Military Prime Time Ep1

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FORT HOOD: Elder Fernandes

Military Murder

08/24/20 • 26 min

On August 17, 2020, Elder Fernandes was released from a hospital. He had spent 6 days hospitalized for unknown reasons. One of his military coworkers picked him up and dropped Elder off at his home on the 2700 block of Woodlands Drive in Killeen, Texas. Elder was then never seen again.

On August 18, 2020, Elder failed to report to work, although his car was found in the parking lot of his work place on Fort Hood.

By Wednesday, August 19, 2020, after not hearing from Elder since Sunday, Elder’s family was very concerned and his mother flew from Massachusetts to Texas to search for Elder.

Since his disappearance, Fort Hood officials have released 4 press releases informing the public that they are doing everything in their power to find Elder. However, they do not suspect foul play in his disappearance. They have allegedly spoken to various soldiers that make it seem as though Elder left of his own accord.

However, according to his family, immediately before his disappearance, Elder had been the victim of abusive sexual touching. He had filed an unrestricted report with the SHARP and his leadership even moved Elder to a new unit because Elder had been complaining of bullying and being belittled.

It’s unclear if Elder’s disappearance is related to his sexual abuse allegation, or if it’s connected with his hospitalization, but his family and the Army and Killeen PD need YOUR help.

Dig in with Margot as she discusses the most recent disappearance at Fort Hood – that of Sergeant Elder Fernandes.

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If you have any information, however small, pertaining to Elder’s case or pertaining to someone Elder knew who is now acting weird, please reach out to the Killeen PD at 254-526-8477. You can also contact Army CID at 254-28702722.

You can also submit an anonymous tip at Bell County Crime Stoppers.

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KIRTLAND AFB: Cindy Ray

Military Murder

09/21/20 • 60 min

On July 23, 1987, 23-year old Air Force wife, Cindy Ray, had a well-baby appointment. Her toddler was with the babysitter. Her husband, Sam Ray, was doing his normal security forces duty. Cindy was scheduled to pick up her husband from work due to the fact that they only had one family car. But Cindy called to say she was running late. When Sam went to look for Cindy at the clinic, Cindy had seemingly vanished.

But how does an extremely pregnant woman go missing from the base clinic at Kirtland AFB, NM?

Dig in with Margot as she discusses the most horrific military spouse on military spouse crime to date. This is the murder of Cindy Ray.

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OHIO: Ashley Biggs [Part 2]

Military Murder

12/21/20 • 43 min

Listen to Part 1 before listening to this episode. In this episode, we learn who was in on the murder of Ashley Biggs and why it took 8 years to finally bring that person to justice.

Dig in with Margot as she takes you through the web of manipulation involved in getting away with murder for 8 years.

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Episode Resources:

· Prosecution Opening Statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfgfOrXC2W4&t=328s

· Erica’s Friend Testified that Erica told her she defecated on the victim’s grave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEoBLuHlS_8

· Audio of Defendant & Cindee Cobb (secretly recorded conversation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOsVFxmH9IU

· Chad Cobb Testifies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLud_Kw9E4E

· Chad Cobb & Brittany Dunson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQbO6N4uMJE

· Prosecution Closing Argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMdTjUGJj0E

· Defense Closing Argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLRjBKg1v2U

· Prosecution Rebuttal Closing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7Y123rretU

· Jurors were shown crime scene and autopsy photos today in the trial of Erica Stefanko, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzCdBEuVUQU

· Erica Stefanko on Trial for Murder of Army Vet Day 4 – Agt John Saraya OH Bureau of Criminal Inv., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSy1Af9wsJU

· Erica Stefanko on Trial for Murder of Army Vet Day 5 – Det Mike Hitchings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdh6PTaBQZk

· Court TV: Defendant’s Husband Testifies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7xKC6hWocc

· Court TV: Erica Stefanko allegedly fed child “dog poop,” according to testimony of ex-mother-in-law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVFD5mCrbt0

· Court TV: Timeline of Erica Stefanko Trial: https://www.courttv.com/news/woman-accused-in-murder-of-pizza-delivery-driver/

· https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8970141/Daughter-slain-Ohio-woman-Ashley-Biggs-testifies-against-step-mom-Erica-Stefanko.html

· https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2285405/Ashley-Biggs-Chad-Cobb-pleads-guilty-killing-bisexual-mother-daughter-6-spend-life-jail.html

· https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/courts/2020/09/09/trial-delayed-for-rittman-woman-accused-in-death-of-her-then-husbandrsquos-former-girlfriend/113729612/

· Court TV: Daughter of Ashley Biggs and Erica Stefanko testifies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ph3UXkQwM&t=344s

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2Lt Richard Collins III (with Campus Crime Chronicles)

Military Murder

08/02/21 • 31 min

Campus Crime Chronicles host tells us about the murder of 2Lt Richard Collins III. Don't forget to subscribe to Campus Crime Chronicles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. --- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Heartbeat Hot Sauce! Get 20% OFF your ENTIRE order by going to heartbeathotsauce.com and using code “MILITARYMAMA” at checkout. Thrive Causemetics! Visit thrivecausemetics.com/militarymama for 15% off your first order. ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club today – you can listen ad free, enjoy full length bonus episodes, and engage with likeminded listeners on our private Facebook Page. Tiers start at $1 a month. https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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OKINAWA: Rina Shimabukuro

Military Murder

01/11/21 • 38 min

In 2016, 20-year old Rina Shimabukuro vanished after sending her boyfriend a text message that she was going for a walk. Japanese authorities scoured CCTV footage for any evidence that would lead them to Rina. And they found what they were looking for when they saw an American in a red SUV buying salt from a local convenience store and pouring some inside his car.

When they tracked down the man in the red SUV back to Kadena AB, they discovered the man was Kenneth Gadson Shinzato – a U.S. Marine veteran.

Dig in with Margot as she takes you through the 2016 murder that caused outrage in Japan. Margot also digs into the 1995 Okinawa rape that began a movement to get U.S. troops off of the island of Okinawa. The perpetrators in that case were: Marcus Gill, Kendrick Ledet, and Rodrico Harp. Margot also digs into the 2006 murder-suicide of Kendrick Ledet and college student Lauren Cooper.

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FUGITIVE: John Blauvelt

Military Murder

11/02/20 • 33 min

In 2015, Cati Boyter was living her life, going to school and working at a local South Carolina sub shop. Then she met a married Army recruiter by the name of John Blauvelt. They began seeing each other – and when his divorce was final – they finally moved in together and then got married. But married life was difficult and after one too many arguments, Cati moved out. Nine months later, Cati went missing after leaving work at 3pm. Her lifeless body was discovered within 2 days of her disappearance. She had been stabbed with a knife. By the time the police showed up with an arrest warrant 3.5 weeks later, John Blauvelt, Cati’s estranged husband had fled with his new 17-year old girlfriend. As of November 2020, he is still on the run.

Dig in with Margot as she tells you about Cati, John, and their ever-volatile relationship. Mama Margot got insight for this story from Cati’s niece, Chyanne Paxton – so there are things you will hear about here, that you will not read about in a newspaper.

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If you have any information about John Blauvelt or if you have seen him, please contact the Simpsonville PD at 864-967-9535. Or leave an anonymous tip at p3tips.com.

John Blauvelt is between 5’6”-5’8” and weighed about 180 lbs when he first fled.

John has the following tattoos:

-Madison on his left wrist

-Pirate, Rose, and a Sunset on right arm

-Ying Yang symbol on left forearm

-Parrot on right side of his chest

John Blauvelt has used various aliases including Blue Blauvelt, John Bluefield, Vincent Mendozza, Vincent Socketty

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FORT BRAGG: The Eastburn Family Murders

Military Murder

11/13/19 • 49 min

In 1985, the family of an Air Force Captain (his wife and two of his three daughters) were found brutally murdered in their home in Fayetteville, NC. After an eye witness pointed at Sergeant Timothy Hennis as a suspect, he was quickly brought to justice. But the Eastburn Family Murders case would be riddled with various errors that would ultimately lead to Tim’s acquittal. The case went cold, until 2005, when the case was reinvigorated by the cold case team. A DNA hit was made, but who was the perpetrator? This case will have you on the edge of your seat. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the case against Master Sergeant Timothy Hennis.

In 2019, this case is still relevant, as the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces recently heard an appeal on October 22, 2019 (listen until the end of this episode for a quick update).

Listen to the CAAF oral argument here.

Main source for this episode was Scott Whisnant’s book: Innocent Victims.

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