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Nov. 11, 2020

True Crime PI - Missing and Unidentified Trailer

Introducing True Crime P.I., an investigative bi-weekly Podcast that explores Missing and Unidentified cold cases from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. M57CxhQzNX693PnwLcFk Support the Show.

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Dec. 2, 2020

Part 1: Unidentified For 36 Years

NamUs Case UP#10724 -Cobb County, GA - May 10, 1984 This episode tells the story of an unidentified white female discovered in a wooded area in South West Cobb County. She has been unidentified for 36 years and her killer has...

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Dec. 2, 2020

Part 2: Meet the Detective

In this episode, I discuss this case with retired Cobb County Police Detective, John Dawes. Detective Dawes was a member of the Cobb County Police Department for 29 years. He retired in 2013, but was soon asked by District A...

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Dec. 16, 2020

Part 3: Missing Evidence

In this episode, Detective Dawes answers the questions raised in Episode 1. His answers will shock you and explain why, after 36 years, Our Doe remains unidentified and her killer has never been found. Support the Show.

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Jan. 4, 2021

Update: Samuel Little, The Fall Line, In the Red Clay & Rock Solid Di…

Thank you for listening in 2020. I hope that you will continue to enjoy this podcast in 2021 and beyond. The news of Samuel Little's death last week was deflating but I have hope that investigators will continue to build on w...

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Jan. 13, 2021

Part 4: Samuel Little - Prime Suspect

Over the course of four decades and across 19 states, the deadliest serial killer in US history left a trail of at least 93 victims. Although he was arrested several times and linked to sexual assaults, attempted murders and ...

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Feb. 17, 2021

Part 5: A killer, a sketch and an unidentified young woman.

If the death of Samuel Little and the details contained in the last episode left you feeling like “this case would never be solved”. Keep listening. There have been some surprising developments over the past 30 days. Amy Huts...

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March 3, 2021

Part 6: Who is Our Doe?

I talk with David Mittelman, Founder and CEO of Othram and DNAsolves.com. David will discuss how Othram enables human identification from DNA evidence. He talks about the role Othram and DNAsolves.com played in the identifica...

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March 17, 2021

Part 7: And Now...We Wait!

In this episode, I share comments from Amy Hutsell, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault, Program Director at the Georgia, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and from the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office...

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April 1, 2021

Saginaw John Doe - Unidentified, Carbon County Jane Doe and Grace Doe…

On October 8, 1988, the Saginaw Police department was contacted by a resident of an Apartment house located in the 400 block of Carroll Street. According to Lieutenant Kendziorski, the resident noticed that one of the apartme...

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Oct. 27, 2021

The Who, What, and When of Season 2 + Season 1 Update!

Hello, True Crime PI Fans, I’m your host Dana Poll. Did you know that, In the United States there are more than 200,000 unsolved missing, murdered and unidentified persons cases? Last season I covered the case of an unidentif...

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Nov. 3, 2021

The Disappearance of Sandra Kay Powell

Sandra disappeared from South Bend, Indiana on March 11, 1987 just 4 days shy of her 17th birthday. Sandra is described as an African American female with black hair and brown eyes who stood 5 foot 5 inches tall and weighed ...

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Nov. 17, 2021

This is NCMEC with John Bischoff. V.P., Missing Children Division

This episode mentions child abduction, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. These words are used in context to describe support services provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children . Today, we will dis...

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Dec. 8, 2021

Cold Case Clip-Jody Lee Ledkins 1985

On Thursday, May 23, 1985, 14 year old Jody Lee Ledkins went missing from Kansas City, MO. Initially, the police thought that she had runaway but in 1997, the Kansas City police department reclassified her case as a probable...

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March 9, 2022

Part 1-The Life and Disappearance of Lonene Ray Rogers

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests and speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host or the podcast. All parties mentioned in this podcast are in...

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April 7, 2022

Part 2 - The Life and Disappearance of Lonene Ray Rogers

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests and speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host or the podcast. All parties mentioned in this podcast are in...

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Oct. 19, 2022

Part 3 - The Life and Disappearance of Lonene Ray Rogers

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests and speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host or the podcast. All parties mentioned in this podcast are in...

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Dec. 19, 2023

Who Killed Sherri Lynn Swalley?

On Sunday, December 23, 1973, John Swalley, his 5 year son and 8 year old daughter, Sherri, left Columbus, Ohio and began their journey to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The park had just opened in 1971 and John thought ...

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Dec. 19, 2023

Update: Season 3 - Coming in 2024

This episode explains where I have been and where I am heading. It also includes an update on Cobb County Jane Doe. Thank you for listening! I am grateful for each and everyone of you. Happy Holidays! 2024 is going to be an a...

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Feb. 9, 2024

Seeking Justice - The Dawn Pasela Story

It’s 2012. Dawn Pasela, a trusting and fierce advocate for justice, has just realized the unimaginable — the prosecutors she works for are hiding evidence to keep innocent people imprisoned for mortgage fraud. She’s threatene...

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March 6, 2024

From Bounty Hunter to Author: A Conversation With Greg Overacker (The…

Greg Overacker, is a bounty hunter and private investigator turned author. Greg recently wrote a book entitled, The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont's Biggest Mysteries. If you th...

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March 19, 2024

Atlanta Podcast Meet Up - Silver Linings Handbook Podcast

I had the pleasure to participate in the Atlanta Podcast Meet Up and talk with amazing true crime podcasters about why they do what they do! Facilitated by Jayson Blair, host of Silver Linings Handbook Podcast, this discussi...

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May 16, 2024

Investigating Cold Cases

I am excited to share the Behind the Badge series with my loyal True Crime PI listeners. In Behind the Badge, Detective Dawes and I dive into the world of cold cases, drawing from his 35 years of experience and my insatiable...

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May 28, 2024

Say Their Names: Cobb County Jane Doe and Cold Cases

Jayson Blair, host of Silver Linings Handbook Podcast, invited me to talk with him about my passion for True Crime and Cold Case Advocacy. Jayson has a way of inspiring his guests to dig deep and share the personal stories t...

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