Murder In America

In 2022, three bodies were discovered inside of a flaming home in Riverside, California. And the shocking true story behind how these innocent people ended up dead would send shockwaves across the country. This story shows that even the authorities who are sworn to protect us can sometimes fail us, and demonstrates just how dangerous and brutal the dark web can be... you're listening to MURDER IN AMERICA.SPONSORS: Up YOUR underwear game with MEUNDIES! To get 25% off your first order, plus free standard shipping, visit https://www.MeUndies.com/MIA Start your therapy journey today with BETTERHELP! Just visit https://www.betterhelp.com/MIA to get 10% off your first month! Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community For more MIA bonus content, including ad-free episodes, join us on Patreon. Instagram Facebook Twitter Colin's TikTok & Courtney's TikTok Follow Colin's travels investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files YouTube channel. SOURCES: Bhole, Aneeta. “Former Virginia state trooper who catfished girl, 15, and then killed three members of her family gained access to their California home by pretending he was a DETECTIVE and pretended he needed them for 'questioning'.” Daily Mail, May 25, 2023. “'CATFISH' MURDERS KILLER BLACKED OUT WINDOWS OF NEW HOME Purchased Days Before Killings & Abduction.” TMZ, December 1, 2022 Hibbitts, Emily and John Price. “Washington County, Virginia Board to discuss ‘Catfish Killer’ related claim.” WJHL 11, May 19, 2023. Logan, Erin and Summer Lin. “‘Catfish’ cop Austin Lee Edwards groomed other teen years before Riverside slayings.” The Los Angeles Times, January 8, 2023. Logan, Erin and Summer Lin. “He faked an investigation. Then the ‘detective’ killed her family and abducted her niece.” The Los Angeles Times, May 25, 2023. Logan, Erin and Summer Lin. “Co-workers of cop who killed 3 in California took items from his home before official search.” The Los Angeles Times, December 9, 2022. Logan, Erin and Summer Lin. “‘Catfish’ cop who killed three in Riverside failed Virginia State Police mental health exam, lawyers allege.” The Los Angeles Times, May 19, 2023. O’Neill, Jesse. “Cop Austin Lee Edwards allegedly bound and gagged Calif. family before murders: neighbor.” The New York Post, November 29, 2022. “Police never searched 'catfish' cop Austin Lee Edwards' second home.” Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 12, 2023. Sorrell, Robert. “Former Southwest Virginia deputy accused of murdering California family had clean employment record, documents show.” Times News, December 21, 2022. “Washington County deputies searched home of Austin Edwards following California shooting.” WCYB 5, December 12, 2022. (C) 2023 BLOOD IN THE SINK PRODUCTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 29th, 2005, a man named Levi King stole his fathers guns, broke into a home, and murdered two innocent people, for no apparent reason. Following this he would take a cross country road trip to Texas, where he would murder a family in an isolated farmhouse off the highway. Levi King had no motive and no remorse… Just an overwhelming desire to kill.-If you want to try Beam’s Sea Salt Caramel Dream Powder, you can get up to 40% offwhen you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MURDER and use code MURDER at checkout!!-Improve YOUR cooking game with HELLOFRESH! Just head to https://www.HelloFresh.com/state16 and use code "state16" for 16 free meals plus free shipping!!-To learn more about microdosing THC just head to https://www.Microdose.com and use code "MIA" to get free shipping & 30% off your first order!!-Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/MIA today to get 10% off your first month of therapy with BETTERHELP!!-Stay Connected:Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamericaInstagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmericaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowenFeeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel-SOURCES:A&E The Killer Speaks: Levi KingBell, Lori. “Levi King: Random Rampage.” Serial Killer Calendar, 2023. https://serialkillercalendar.com/LEVI-KING-RANDOM-RAMPAGE.phpBlaney, Betsy. “Small town fearful, no suspects in triple slaying.” Associated Press, October 14, 2005. https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Small-town-fearful-no-suspects-in-triple-slaying-8620477.phpCipriano, Andrea. “Macdonald Triad: Can 3 Behaviors Predict Who Will be a Killer?” The Crime Sheet, July 27, 2020. https://www.thecrimesheet.com/post/macdonald-triad-can-3-behaviors-predict-who-will-be-a-killer“Clutter Family Murders.” Garden City Police Department, 2023. https://www.gcpolice.org/about-gcpd/history/famous-cases/clutter-family-murdersFine, Stan. “OPINION: Interview With A Killer.” McDonald County Press, July 25, 2019. https://mdcp.nwaonline.com/news/2019/jul/25/opinion-interview-with-a-killer-2019072/Guilfoos, Kristen. “Levi King Trial: A detailed look inside the courtroom.” KDFA Amarillo, September 4, 2009. https://www.newschannel10.com/story/11044515/levi-king-trial-a-detailed-look-inside-the-courtroom/“Inside the Levi King Courtroom: Day 9.” KFDA Amarillo, September 18, 2009. https://www.newschannel10.com/story/11153125/inside-the-levi-king-courtroom-day-9/“Laura Dawn Burr McCool.” Findagrave, 2023. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11878688/laura-dawn-mccoolMoriarty, Erin. “Live To Tell-Sole Survivor. 48 Hours: CBS News, March 5, 2016. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-live-to-tell-sole-survivor-robin-doan/“Orlie Wade McCool.” Findagrave, 2023. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11879194/orlie-wade-mccool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1982, 13-year-old Carrie Ann Jopek went missing during a party. Over a year later, she was discovered dead, buried under the back porch. For decades, her killer remained a mystery... that is, until one fateful day in 2015, when the truth finally came to light...Up your game in the kitchen with HELLOFRESH! Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/state16 and use code "state16" for 16 free meals plus free shipping!Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community For more MIA bonus content, including ad-free episodes, join us on Patreon. Instagram Facebook Twitter Colin's TikTok & Courtney's TikTok Follow Colin's travels investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files YouTube channel. SOURCES: Bohr, Nick. “Man calls WISN 12 newsroom, confesses to 1982 death of Carrie Ann Jopek.” WISN, October 19, 2015. Buried in the Backyard. “Fatal Fall.” Oxygen, May 1, 2019.  “Carrie Ann Jopek Murder: Where is Jose Ferreira Jr. Now?” News and Gossip, October 2, 2022. Dutes, Sheldon. “Man gets plea deal in 34-year-old cold case.” WISN, January 17, 2017. Henry, Colleen. “Cold case cracked: Man calls WISN 12 News with details of 1982 homicide.” WISN, October 13, 2015. Lohr, David. “Man 'Haunted' By Schoolgirl's 1982 Death Accepts Plea Deal.” The Huffington Post, January 19, 2017. “Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for 1982 cold case.” WISN, March 17, 2017. “Man Charged After Calling Milwaukee TV Station About Girl Missing Since 1982.” NBC News, October 19, 2015. Miller, Michael. “Haunting murder mystery apparently solved after 33 years when man calls Milwaukee TV station to confess.” Austin American-Statesman, September 4, 2016.  Moreno, Ivan. “Milwaukee man gets 7 years in prison after confessing in teen girl's 1982 death.” The Chicago Tribune, March 18, 2017. Souerbry, Rachel. “A Man Called A TV Station And Confessed To A Murder And Assault 33 Years Later.” Ranker, June 14, 2019. State of Wisconsin vs. Jose Edward Ferreira, Jr. October 17, 2015. Vielmetti, Bruce. “Man charged in 1982 killing of 13-year-old Milwaukee girl gets 7 years after plea deal.” The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 17, 2017. Vielmetti, Bruce. "Man charged with murder after calling TV station about girl who went missing in 1982.” The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2023. Williams, Derica. “Jose Ferreira, accused in 1982 death of Carrie Ann Jopek avoids trial; agrees to plead GUILTY.” Fox 6, January 17, 2017. Young, Nik. “Her Ghost Haunted Her Killer to a Confession: The Story of Carrie Ann Jopek.” Medium, February 28, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 16th, 2007, a student of Virginia Tech slaughtered 32 people before ending his life. At the time, it was the worst mass shooting in American history, and the story of how it was carried out is both horrific and tragic. Join us as we explore this notorious crime, honor the victims of the massacre and attempt to understand why this all happened. -Up YOUR underwear game today with MeUndies! To get 25% off your first order, plus free standard shipping, just visit https://www.MeUndies.com/MIAStay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon. Instagram Facebook Twitter Colin's TikTok & Courtney's TikTok Follow Colin's travels investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files YouTube channel. SOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/18/us/18cnd-virginia.html “Emily Jane Hilscher.” Virginia Tech, 2023. https://www.weremember.vt.edu/biographies/hilscher.html “Gunman a loner, left note.” The Denver Post, April 17, 2007. https://www.denverpost.com/2007/04/17/gunman-a-loner-left-note/# “How Virginia Tech massacre unfolded.” NBC News, April 19, 2007. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18164428 Kapsidelis, Thomas. “Virginia Tech Shootings.” Encyclopedia Virginia, 2020. “Killer’s manifesto: ‘You forced me into a corner.’” CNN, April 18, 2007. https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/18/vtech.shooting/index.html Kleinfield, N.R. “Before Deadly Rage, a Life Consumed by a Troubling Silence.” The New York Times, April 22, 2007. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/22/us/22vatech.html Kovaleski, Serge and Katie Zezima. “Students Recount Desperate Minutes Inside Norris Hall.” The New York Times, April 22, 2007. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/22/us/22norris.html#:~:text=Cho%20reentered%20Room%20206%2C%20Advanced,fell%20on%20top%20of%20him. “Mass Shootings at Virginia Tech Addendum to the Report of the Review Panel.” 2009. Moran. Terry. “Inside Cho’s Mind.” ABC News, April 8, 2009. https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=3541157&page=1 Pelletiere, Nicole. “The massacre at Virginia Tech remembered 10 years later.” ABC News, April 13, 2017.  “Remembering Virginia Tech’s Shooting Victims.” NPR, April 18, 2007. https://www.npr.org/2007/04/18/9618673/remembering-virginia-techs-shooting-victims “Roommates Give a Glimpse Into the Mind of a Killer.” ABC News, April 18, 2007. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3052025 “Ryan Christopher Clark.” Virginia Tech, 2023. https://www.weremember.vt.edu/biographies/clark.html Santora, Marc. “Roommates Describe Gunman as Loner. The New York Times, April 17, 2007. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/17/us/17cnd-ROOMMATE.html “Seung-Hui Cho.” Murderpedia, 2023. https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cho-seung-hui.htm “Teen gunmen kill 13 at Columbine High School.” History, 2023. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-massacre-at-columbine-high-school “The Phone Call from Room 211 (lost unreleased recording of 911 call from the Virgina Tech shooting, 2007.” The Lost Wiki, 2021.  “The 'unremarkable sale' of gun to student killer.” NBC News, April 18, 2007. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18170761 “The Worst Massacre in American History – Virginia Tech Massacre.” Documentary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FfMXjsR4YM “Virginia Tech Shooting.” History, April 13, 2011.  Additional Sources added by Lisa at Murder in America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deadliest school shooting in American history took place in the year 2007, on the campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. On that fateful day, 33 individuals would lose their lives, and a further 23 would be injured. Join us as we explore what led up to this horrific event, watch as a University failed time and time again to protect its students, and attempt to determine what drove a man to commit such a disturbing act of violence.SPONSORS: Try Beam's best selling Dream Powder and get better sleep at night by heading to https://www.shopbeam.com/MURDER & get 40% off your purchase! This episode is sponsored brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/MIA and get on your way to being your best self. Get amazing cuts of meat and quality seafood shipped right to your door with BUTCHERBOX! Just head to https://www.butcherbox.com/MIA and use code MIA at checkout to get free ground beef for a YEAR and $20 off your first order! Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon. Instagram Facebook Twitter Colin's TikTok & Courtney's TikTok Follow Colin's travels investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files YouTube channel. SOURCES:“Emily Jane Hilscher.” Virginia Tech, 2023. https://www.weremember.vt.edu/biographies/hilscher.html“Gunman a loner, left note.” The Denver Post, April 17, 2007. https://www.denverpost.com/2007/04/17/gunman-a-loner-left-note/#“How Virginia Tech massacre unfolded.” NBC News, April 19, 2007. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18164428Kapsidelis, Thomas. “Virginia Tech Shootings.” Encyclopedia Virginia, 2020.“Killer’s manifesto: ‘You forced me into a corner.’” CNN, April 18, 2007. https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/18/vtech.shooting/index.htmlKleinfield, N.R. “Before Deadly Rage, a Life Consumed by a Troubling Silence.” The New York Times, April 22, 2007. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/22/us/22vatech.htmlKovaleski, Serge and Katie Zezima. “Students Recount Desperate Minutes Inside Norris Hall.” The New York Times, April 22, 2007. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/22/us/22norris.html#:~:text=Cho%20reentered%20Room%20206%2C%20Advanced,fell%20on%20top%20of%20him.“Mass Shootings at Virginia Tech Addendum to the Report of the Review Panel.” 2009.Moran. Terry. “Inside Cho’s Mind.” ABC News, April 8, 2009. https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=3541157&page=1Pelletiere, Nicole. “The massacre at Virginia Tech remembered 10 years later.” ABC News, April 13, 2017.“Remembering Virginia Tech’s Shooting Victims.” NPR, April 18, 2007. https://www.npr.org/2007/04/18/9618673/remembering-virginia-techs-shooting-victims“Roommates Give a Glimpse Into the Mind of a Killer.” ABC News, April 18, 2007.https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3052025“Ryan Christopher Clark.” Virginia Tech, 2023. https://www.weremember.vt.edu/biographies/clark.htmlSantora, Marc. “Roommates Describe Gunman as Loner. The New York Times, April 17, 2007. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/17/us/17cnd-ROOMMATE.html“Seung-Hui Cho.” Murderpedia, 2023. https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cho-seung-hui.htm“Teen gunmen kill 13 at Columbine High School.” History, 2023. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-massacre-at-columbine-high-school“The Phone Call from Room 211 (lost unreleased recording of 911 call from the Virgina Tech shooting, 2007.” The Lost Wiki, 2021.“The 'unremarkable sale' of gun to student killer.” NBC News, April 18, 2007. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18170761“The Worst Massacre in American History – Virginia Tech Massacre.” Documentary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FfMXjsR4YM“Virginia Tech Shooting.” History, April 13, 2011.Additional Sources added by Lisa at Murder in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we explore the stories of two marriages gone wrong, love stories that ended with bloody, tragic bangs.-Head to https://www.hellofresh.com/state16 and use code "STATE16" at checkout to get 16 FREE MEALS and FREE SHIPPING with HELLOFRESH!-Stay Connected:Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamericaInstagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmericaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowenFeeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel-SOURCES:https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2008/03/05/i-didnt-tell-him-enough-dad-says-of-love-for-son/61625319007/https://www.newschannel10.com/story/4796891/funeral-held-for-10-year-old-murder-victim/https://archive.org/stream/UnderwoodVideotapeTranscript/Underwood%20Videotape%20Transcript_djvu.txthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5N3GhLNH70https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3TJm-BY8IQhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Ray_Underwood#cite_note-7https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0bskPLMgLAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIGPR5cqstM&t=1098shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QrxEP2KKchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtdCzkIjCEIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkbNh8JOi-Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3TJm-BY8IQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 6th, 2007, an innocent couple was kidnapped by a group of thieves with malicious plans, straight from the parking lot of their friend's apartment complex. The horrific things that were then done to the couple would go on to shock the nation, and would leave a wound in Knoxville, Tennessee that will never truly be healed. This episode is graphic and disturbing, and listener discretion is DEFINITELY advised. You're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.-Download JUNE'S JOURNEY today! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.-Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamericaInstagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmericaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowenFeeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel-SOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqS6OFuUXe8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD1mFY_8g2Q​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6s1ACf5ekYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgzmzVnm9gkhttps://archive.knoxnews.com/news/local/graphic-details-emerge-in-christian-newsom-killings-ep-411822938-359927971.htmlhttps://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2017/08/24/archives-horror-christian-newsom-killings-focus-what-happened-chipman-street/597805001/https://archive.knoxnews.com/news/local/documents-relating-to-the--christian-newsom-murders-in-knoxville-ep-409751919-359283091.htmlhttps://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Timeline-of-the-Channon-Christian-Christopher-Newsom-murders--513420461.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi5Y31VgEDshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JdpGKSmLP4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix1ZNe4Zrxw&t=162shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbym9Zq4D80https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPgNrlmIc2ghttps://www.local3news.com/bills-inspired-by-horrific-knoxville-murders-to-be-signed-into-law/article_b59ebb81-fb6a-59e8-bc96-681da9fa95bc.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.d8add092-8d77-c367-4b98-4fd55d8faa6f?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_pvc_truecrime&workflowType=Commerce-TVOD&tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_pvc_truecrime-20&https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Channon_Christian_and_Christopher_NewsomMurderish Podcast: Episode 23 (c) BLOOD IN THE SINK PRODUCTIONS 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In January of 1996, 13 year old Rachel Mellon Skemp wasn’t feeling very well, so she stayed home from school. Later that day, she would completely vanish from her home, leaving no clue as to where she went behind. Over 27 years later, no one knows what happened to her. During the investigation into her disappearance, however, detectives would uncover Rachel’s diary… And before her disappearance, they discovered that she had poured her heart out onto those pages, revealing a very dark family secret. And possibly even leaving clues as to who may have harmed her. You’re listening to Murder in America.-Pick up where you left off to uncover new secrets or start your investigation today and download JUNE'S JOURNEY! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.-Get free Chicken Thighs for a Year and 20 dollars off your first box whenyou sign for BUTCHERBOX today. Just sign up at https://www.butcherbox.com/MIAand use code "MIA" at checkout.-This episode is sponsored brought to you by BetterHelp. Give onlinetherapy a try at betterhelp.com/MIA and get on your way to being your best self.-Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamericaInstagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmericaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowenFeeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel-SOURCES:https://youtu.be/4agwfyoXL3ohttps://youtu.be/SU1DXsFsQdkhttps://youtu.be/cY8ncuphxQQhttps://youtu.be/oM_035Cwshwhttps://youtu.be/qezi4IcIPx4https://abc7chicago.com/amp/rachel-mellon-vincent-jeff-skemp-bolingbrook-missing-girl/10107761/https://medium.com/saudade/rachel-marie-mellon-skemp-missing-since-1996-5fd9e4c90256https://youtu.be/nEmkMvufDfwhttps://youtu.be/1_UaoYWkJAUhttps://youtu.be/fYKc_rjpR8Qhttps://youtu.be/rvgF3xMQAHUhttps://youtu.be/rvgF3xMQAHUhttps://wgntv.com/news/25-years-later-questions-linger-over-bolingbrook-girls-disappearance/https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/chi-childabduct-rachel-skemp-story-archive-story.htmlhttps://abc7chicago.com/news/bolingbrook-teens-disappearance-remains-unsolved/1554183/http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1102/21/ng.01.htmlhttps://www.rachelfind.comhttps://www.tapatalk.com/groups/usedtobedoe/mellon-rachel-m-january-31-1996-t5228.htmlhttps://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/2397https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/porchlightusa/1996-mellon-rachel-1-31-1996-t10583.htmlhttps://medium.com/gone-but-not-forgotten/rachel-marie-mellon-skemp-missing-since-1996-5fd9e4c90256https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-rachel-mellon-missing-memorial-st-0203-20160131-story.htmlhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/chi-childabduct-rachel-skemp-story-archive-story.htmlhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-bol-rachel-mellon-missing-tl-0128-20160126-story.htmlhttps://www.tapatalk.com/groups/usedtobedoe/mellon-rachel-m-january-31-1996-t5228-s10.htmlhttp://charleyproject.org/case/rachel-marie-mellon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 80's and 90's, California was rocked by an astounding number of arson attacks. Clothing stores, grocery stores, forests... nothing in the state was safe. But when one of these attacks eventually took the lives of four individuals, the attention of the authorities was captured, and the manhunt to catch the killer arsonist began. Little did the authorities know, however, that the killer was hiding among them, like a wolf amongst sheep...-Listen to HOW TO FIND ZODIAC, the new audiobook that aims to unmask the Zodiac killer, on Podium now! https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Find-Zodiac-Audiobook/B0BX4NMCGG-This episode is sponsored brought to you by BetterHelp. Give onlinetherapy a try at betterhelp.com/MIA and get on your way to being your best self.-To learn more about Microdosing THC, head to https://www.microdose.com and use our special code "MIA" for FREE SHIPPING and 30% off your first order!-Sign up for HelloFresh today at https://www.hellofresh.com/state50 and get 50% off your order and free shipping on your first box!-Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamericaInstagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmericaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowenFeeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel-SOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcNN6gNldt0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G2PT82ckYM&t=2sSeason 9, Episode 21: Point of Origin – Forensic Files Ex-Fire Investigator Gets Life Term in Fatal Arson – LA TimesManuscript Adds Fuel to the Fire in Murder Case – LA TimesFirefighters searched the rubble of a gutted hardware store… – UPIEx-Fire Captain Charged in 4 Deaths in 1984 Store Blaze : Arson: Once acclaimed investigator, now serving a 30-year sentence for setting six fires, could face death penalty if convicted of South Pasadena crime – LA TimesBurning Ambition – PeopleHistory in flames – Glendale News-PressUnited States of America, Plaintiff-appellant, v. John Leonard Orr, Defendant-appellee, 977 F.2d 593 (9th Cir. 1992)United States of America, Plaintiff-appellee, v. John Leonard Orr, Defendant-appellant, 29 F.3d 636 (9th Cir. 1994)Arson: The Scorched-Earth Obsession – Newsweekhttps://www.frontlinewildfire.com/wildfire-news-and-resources/california-wildfires-history-statistics/https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/california-wildfires-how-to-help-facts-faq#:~:text=More%20than%205.7%20million%20acres,began%20on%20July%2029%2C%202022. Fire Lover: A True Story https://anca.org/remembering-the-1990-college-hills-fire/https://www.healthline.com/health/pyromania#definitionhttps://www.aetv.com/real-crime/john-orr-arsonist-father-firefighter-murderer-family-lori-orr-kovach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will see y'all soon, tonight 6:00 PM EST on our Instagram, Instagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/ ! <3 - Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701 If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamerica Instagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmerica TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowen Feeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannelUpdate Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices