Crime Junkie

Maura Murray's sister, Julie Murray, shares her sister's full story and reveals the frustrations with the police and search efforts. They discuss the mysterious hour of her disappearance and highlight inconsistencies in witness statements. The episode also introduces a new podcast, Media Pressure, and Julie's Engage with Empathy campaign.

Aarushi Talwar, victim of a brutal murder case in India, is the focus of this episode. The hosts discuss the shocking discovery of her murder, the investigation into her case, and the subsequent controversies. They explore the aftermath, including the discovery of a second body and the police's mishandling of the case. The chapter also delves into the use of truth serum in court cases and a listener's powerful testimony of how the podcast helped during a traumatic event.

A wakeboarding festival takes a dark turn when a young woman's body is found in the lake. Her family suspects foul play as her friends act suspiciously. The podcast explores the questionable behavior, theories, and inconsistencies surrounding her death. It also delves into the involvement of a private investigator and the shocking Instagram post. With controversial Facebook posts and interviews with key witnesses, the mystery deepens. The episode concludes with sponsor ads for Rocket Money, NFM, and AutoTrader.

Fourteen-year-old murder victim Christie Mullins case unfolds as new evidence challenges the initial suspect. The hosts discuss the emotional behavior of the husband, strange calls related to the case, and the connection between two mysterious incidents. Concerns regarding Jack's confession, a new witness contradicting his parents' version of events, and Henry Newell's troubled past are also explored. The chapter emphasizes the community's response to the injustice and the importance of taking action.

Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., a suspect in three unsolved killings from the late 1980s, is named as a suspect in the Colonial Parkway Murders. The podcast discusses the significance of DNA evidence, details about the suspect, and the attempts made by the killer to dispose of the bodies. It explores unresolved questions, peculiarities of the crime scenes, and theories surrounding the murders. The investigation intensifies with profiling the killer and raises questions about the murders being part of a series. The podcast also covers the mysterious disappearances, odd behavior of park rangers, impersonators on the Colonial Parkway, and theories on the murders.

A pregnant woman, Evelyn Hernandez, and her 5-year-old son, Alex, go missing. Their case receives less attention due to a more infamous case that shares similarities. The podcast explores the investigation, the discovery of Evelyn's wallet, and the intensified search after a torso is found. It also discusses the unequal media coverage and urges listeners to provide any information to solve the case.

Lucely Aramburo, a young mother, goes missing under mysterious circumstances. Her family and friends investigate her disappearance, uncovering details about drug use and a possible motive. Frustrated with the police's lack of progress, they suspect Christian's involvement. Inconsistencies in the investigation and a social media campaign lead to renewed search efforts. Desperate measures and a new detective bring hope with a surprising revelation. Frustrations with the investigation continue, while Detective Hold Lee suspects Christian.

Thirteen-year old Matthew Margolies, a fisherman, went missing in Greenwich, Connecticut in 1984. Despite suspects and evidence, the case remains unsolved. The podcast explores Matthew's close relationship with his grandfather, the search effort, forensic evidence, and the different suspects, including the Valley Boys. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information can contact the Greenwich Police Tip line.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the mysterious death of Hugues de la Plaza, exploring potential motives and questioning the suicide theory. They highlight surprising revelations and new evidence, including unknown DNA on the victim's watchband. The chapter also delves into the theory of contact and the possibility of more unreported homicides. Don't miss the sponsor ads for Carvana Value Tracker and the new season of True Detective!

Kitty Genovese, infamous woman murdered while neighbors turned a blind eye. The truth behind her case and its impact discussed. Bystander apathy, inaccuracies in news reports, and urban apathy explored. The implementation of 911 system following her death. Importance of accurate location info for emergency calls.