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Jul 2, 2024 • 49min

Brian Shaffer Interview ////// 770

Brian Shaffer Interview ////// 770Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com How did Brian Shaffer a 27 year-old man at the time just simply disappear?  It's a question Columbus Police detectives and thousands from central Ohio have been asking for more than 18 years.  Brian Shaffer, was a medical student at The Ohio State University.  As legend has it; he walked into a campus bar and was never seen walking out.  Brian vanished after going out with friends on the evening of March 31st, 2006 to celebrate the beginning of spring break.  According to friends during the early morning hours of April 1st, Brian was separated from them, and they assumed he had gone home. Shaffer has not been seen or heard from since.  Columbus police have several theories about what happened; some suspicion has been directed at a friend.  While foul play is suspected, it has also been speculated that Brian might be living somewhere under a new identity.  Today we bring to you an interview with Columbus Police Sergent John Hurst who was the lead investigator in the Shaffer case.  Conducting the interview is the Captain and investigative journalist Maggie Freleng.  Beer of the Week - Henna Chocolate, Praline, Macaroon by More Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5  Follow True Crime Garage on X and on Instagram - @TrueCrimeGarage. Please consider leaving a positive review for the show on your favorite podcast listening app.  Thanks for listening and thank you for telling a friend! 
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Jun 26, 2024 • 46min

Robert Pickton /// Part 2 /// 769

Robert Pickton /// Part 2 /// 769Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we tell the tale of Robert Pickton, Canada’s most infamous serial killer.  Robert Pickton was a pig farmer turned serial killer who hit it big with the sale of a large portion of the family farm.  Instead of using his riches for good, he hosted drug and alcohol fueled parties on his disgusting farm at a place called “The Piggie Palace.”  Around this same time women started to disappear from a seedy area of Vancouver, known as “The Low Track.”  It took the police longer than it should have to learn that they had a problem, a big one.  Some mysteries remain with this case.  No one is certain how many people Pickton killed.  It also would seem like he must have had some help along the way.  Who else is responsible?  Beer of the Week - Batsquatch by Rogue Ales and SpiritsGarage Grade - 5 out of 5 bottle caps  Check out our store page and sign up for the mailing list at www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Subscribe and listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record on Patreon and Apple subscription. 
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Jun 26, 2024 • 53min

Robert Pickton /// Part 1 /// 768

Robert Pickton /// Part 1 /// 768 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we tell the tale of Robert Pickton, Canada’s most infamous serial killer.  Robert Pickton was a pig farmer turned serial killer who hit it big with the sale of a large portion of the family farm.  Instead of using his riches for good, he hosted drug and alcohol fueled parties on his disgusting farm at a place called “The Piggie Palace.”  Around this same time women started to disappear from a seedy area of Vancouver, known as “The Low Track.”  It took the police longer than it should have to learn that they had a problem, a big one.  Some mysteries remain with this case.  No one is certain how many people Pickton killed.  It also would seem like he must have had some help along the way.  Who else is responsible?  Beer of the Week - Batsquatch by Rogue Ales and SpiritsGarage Grade - 5 out of 5 bottle caps  Check out our store page and sign up for the mailing list at www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Subscribe and listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record on Patreon and Apple subscription. 
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Jun 18, 2024 • 55min

A Murder so Cold ////// 767

A Murder so Cold  //////  767 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On Friday, January 21st 1994 Evelyn Fleck’s nude body was found in her backyard by a neighbor who saw the 37 year old’s foot protruding from beneath an old refrigerator.  The murder investigation that followed was conducted by the Kentucky State Police Ashland Post.  Now over 30 years later, the case remains unsolved.  Police have suspects.  This homicide is solvable.  Detectives are seeking and pursuing new information and leads.  Any of the investigating officers can be contacted by calling the Ashland Post at (606) 928-6421 Beer of the Week - Revenge of the Muffin Man by Susquehanna Brewing Company Garage Grade - 3 and a quarter bottle caps  Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record where TCG breaks all of the rules and sometimes gets NASTY!!!  Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 54min

Cabins by the Lake /// Part 2 /// 766

Cabins by the Lake /// Part 2 /// 766Part 2 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.com17 year old Belinda VanLith has been missing for fifty years now.  At the time of her disappearance she was described as five foot five inches tall, about one hundred ten pounds with blond hair and blue eyes.  Belinda was house sitting for a neighbor at the time.  She failed to attend her sister’s going away party on June 15th, 1974.  Her family contacted the Sheriff’s office and reported her missing the following day.  Accounts from that time have narrowed her disappearance to prior to the party.  Foul play is suspected.  Anyone with information about Belinda VanLith is asked to call the Wright County Sheriff’s Office at 763-682-7879 or 763-682-7637.  Hitchhiker IPA by Good People Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5  Checkout our store and recommended pages by going to www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record!!!  Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon. Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain 
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Jun 11, 2024 • 55min

Cabins by the Lake /// Part 1 /// 765

Cabins by the Lake /// Part 1 /// 765Part 1 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.com17 year old Belinda VanLith has been missing for fifty years now.  At the time of her disappearance she was described as five foot five inches tall, about one hundred ten pounds with blond hair and blue eyes.  Belinda was house sitting for a neighbor at the time.  She failed to attend her sister’s going away party on June 15th, 1974.  Her family contacted the Sheriff’s office and reported her missing the following day.  Accounts from that time have narrowed her disappearance to prior to the party.  Foul play is suspected.  Anyone with information about Belinda VanLith is asked to call the Wright County Sheriff’s Office at 763-682-7879 or 763-682-7637.  Hitchhiker IPA by Good People Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5  Checkout our store and recommended pages by going to www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record!!!  Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon. Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain 
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Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 9min

Crystal Bradshaw ////// 764

Crystal Bradshaw ////// 764Part 1 of 1  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comIn 2007 twenty eight year old Crystal Bradshaw was murdered in her home in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.  Unfortunately, this case has remained unsolved.  The night of the homicide, an unknown person was seen in the carport of the home.  This person left the scene before police arrived.  There is a composite sketch of this person.  Anyone with information should email TBrown@SpartanburgCounty.org OR call the Sheriff’s Office at 864-503-4556. Beer of the Week - Porchlyfe from Panther Creek Brews Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Go to www.TrueCrimeGarage.com and sign up on the mailing list.  For TCG Shirts and other merchandise visit the Store page.  Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record - Available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon. Please HELP Ban the Van & Don’t Litter! 
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May 29, 2024 • 56min

John O’Keefe /// Part 2 /// 763

John O’Keefe /// Part 2 /// 763Part 2 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThis week we respond to the many requests to cover the John O’Keefe case / Karen Read trial with two hours of Garage coverage.  John O’Keefe was a veteran officer with the Boston Police Department.  Sadly, he was killed in January of 2022.  His body was recovered in the snow at the property of another law enforcement officer.  John's girlfriend Karen Read is accused of hitting John with her vehicle and leaving him to die.  The State says it’s murder.  The defense says it’s murder.  Now, hear what the Garage has to say.  Beer of the Week - Perception is Spoonfed by Vitamin Sea Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5  Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record where TCG breaks all of the rules and get NASTY, NASTY and sometimes even more NASTY!!!  Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon.
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 7min

John O’Keefe /// Part 1 /// 762

John O’Keefe /// Part 1 /// 762 Part 1 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThis week we respond to the many requests to cover the John O’Keefe case / Karen Read trial with two hours of Garage coverage.  John O’Keefe was a veteran officer with the Boston Police Department.  Sadly, he was killed in January of 2022.  His body was recovered in the snow at the property of another law enforcement officer.  John's girlfriend Karen Read is accused of hitting John with her vehicle and leaving him to die.  The State says it’s murder.  The defense says it’s murder.  Now, hear what the Garage has to say.  Beer of the Week - Perception is Spoonfed by Vitamin Sea Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5  Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record where TCG breaks all of the rules and get NASTY, NASTY and sometimes even more NASTY!!!  Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon.
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May 22, 2024 • 1h 9min

Katie Janness /// Part 2 /// 761

Katie Janness /// Part 2 /// 761 Part 2 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comIn July of 2021- 40 year old Katie Janness was walking her dog in a city park in Atlanta, Georgia when the two were attacked.  Piedmont Park was just a short walk from Katie’s home.  The two had walked together in the park many times.  But on this night both were attacked and stabbed by an unknown assailant.  Just before 1AM Katie’s partner Emma discovered Katie in the park and called 911.  Please help get justice for Katie Janness.  If you have any information please contact the Atlanta Police Department by calling 1(404) 614-6544 Beer of the Week - Weird & Gilly by Single Cut Beer Smiths Garage Grade 4 out of 5 bottle caps  Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record.  Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon.

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