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Jun 26, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of cold cases and the unique challenges of crime reporting with a Minnesota native. Laugh along as dark humor meets serious crime, with a focus on unsolved mysteries from the 1970s. Discover the role of amateur investigators and the chaos of parenting, all punctuated by real-life anecdotes. Plus, enjoy insights on effective interviewing techniques that balance humor with guest comfort. This lively conversation weaves personal stories into a tapestry of connection, making the ordinary extraordinary.
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Trisha's Cold Case Focus
- Trisha focuses on cold cases from the 1970s, a "decade of mayhem."
- She finds it interesting despite being born in the 1980s, drawn by the era's mysteries without DNA technology.
1970s Cold Case Challenges
- The 1970s had many missing persons cases dismissed as runaways due to lack of DNA evidence.
- Young women were often wrongly assumed to have left voluntarily, complicating cold case investigations.
Interviewing a Suspect in Prison
- Trisha met a main suspect in a cold case at a secure facility for dangerous sexual offenders in northern Minnesota.
- She had been writing letters to him before meeting in person for an investigative story.