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Connect with Us Episode written by Elizabeth Atwood. Sources: Marisela Botello murder trial: Lisa Dykes guilty of murder, sentenced to life in prison | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Woman Killed Woman She Saw in in Bed with Boyfriend Lisa Dykes found guilty of Marisela Botello-Valadez murder | wfaa.com Marisela Botello murder trial: Suspect Lisa Dykes’ boyfriend describes stabbing | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas woman found guilty in the murder of Seattle woman – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Tria...

Rhonda Casto was a young mother who absolutely adored her baby daughter. Even though she was very unhappy in her relationship with her baby's father, Stephen Nichols, Rhonda tried to make the best of the situation for her baby girl. Sadly, Rhonda didn't make it out of the situation. This is the case of Rhonda Casto. Connect with Us Use code "PODCAST" to save 20% off your order in our Etsy sticker shop! **Episode written by Liz Atwood** --------------------------------- Sources: Rhonda Kris...

Chanin and Clay Starbuck went through a lot during their two marriages (yes, they married and divorced and then remarried each other). Unfortunately, the second time wasn't the charm and the couple was headed for a second divorce. Chanin received custody of the couple's 3 minor children and Clay was ordered to pay both child support and spousal maintenance support (aka alimony). Clay was behind on his payments and seemed to think he only had one option... Connect with Us ----------------------...

Randy Roth had a lot of wives over the years. Some left willingly, one he divorced. But today's episode is about the two wives Randy killed. And his motive was one of the classics: money. Connect with Us Episode Written by Elizabeth Atwood. Show Notes: Randy Roth - Wikipedia Janis Louise Brasel Roth (1952-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial The Disturbing Story Of Wife Killer Randy Roth Randy Roth: The Wife Killer Who Almost Got Away With Murder Is Randy Roth Still In Prison? 'A Rose For Her Grave...

Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! This week, we’re highlighting another PNW podcast we’ve collaborated with before: Cascadia Crime & Cryptids! Hosted by Sarah & Caro, the podcast covers true crime with a sprinkling of spooky stories from the Cascadia bioregion. Follow Cascadia Crime & Cryptids! ------------------------...

Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! This week, we’re highlighting Coffee & Cases. Hosted by Allison and Maggie, Coffee & Cases covers unsolved true crime cases on a weekly basis. Follow Coffee & Cases! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts! True Crime Cat Lawyer presents...United States of Murder! Hosted by Ashley and Lacey, United States of Murder takes listeners on a road trip through the U.S. covering a range of lesser known crimes, unsolved cases, serial killers, and more. Follow United States of Murder! Learn more ab...

TW: Domestic Violence For this episode, we head to Washington State to cover a no-body homicide and a suspicious death. Connect with Us Sponsor: RainBro Crafts | Promo Code: CATLAW This episode was written by Elizabeth Atwood. ___________________________________ Sources: Not guilty verdict in Devan Schmidt murder trial | CapitolHillSeattle.com West Seattle man charged with second-degree murder, 5 years after 29-year-old woman found dead | The Seattle Times ‘A crime against women’ — Schmid...

For the past few years, the true crime world has been fascinated by the use of genetic genealogy as a way to solve cold cases. The most famous example is the Golden State Killer. Today's episode covers three cases from Washington State, all of which were solved using forensic genealogy methods. Connect with Us --------------------------------------------------------- Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/52-years-20-year-woman-found-dead-seattle/story?id=62905042 https://www.king5.com/article/...

TW: Mentions of sexual violence On May 27, 1995, Tracey Brazzel was seen leaving Kodiak Ron’s Pub (in Everett, Washington) around 1:45 a.m. She was never heard from again. Nearly two months later, on July 31, 1995, Patti Berry was last seen leaving her job at Honey’s Adult Entertainment Club around 1:00 a.m. A week later, Patti’s body was found in a wooded area near the Everett Mall. What happened to Tracey and Patti? Were their cases connected? Sponsors: Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER S...

September 2, 2008 started out as a normal day but it would eventually result in the death of 6 people and the permanent scarring of many more. We head to Alger, Washington to cover the 2008 Skagit County shootings committed by Isaac Zamora. Sponsors: The Waxing Crescent | Instagram | Facebook Simply Sage Dog Treats | Promo Code: TrueCrime15 Connect with Us _______________________ Sources: No one wants to help Isaac Zamora, and that's the problem 2008 Skagit County shootings - Wikipedia Con...

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today's episode covers two tragic domestic-violence related murders. Sadly, domestic violence isn't isolated to one group of people. It can affect anyone, at anytime. If you are in need of resources for domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Sponsors: Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER Simply Sage Dog Treats | Promo Code: TRUECRIME15 ____________________________ Sources: Murder victim's family remembers her and all v...

On February 2, 2021, Daniel Howard called 911 to report that his soon-to-be-ex-wife Kendy had shot herself. Howard told 911 dispatchers that he found Kendy in the bathtub with a gunshot wound in her mouth. Earlier that day, Kendy had gotten her nails done and she was in the midst of scheduling appointments to start a “body transformation.” She just moved into a new home in Kamiah, Idaho, and according to her friends, she was excited about starting a new job after being transferred to a different...

Indigenous women are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape and sexual assault. Today's case takes us to the Yakama Reservation in Washington State. We cover the tragic murder of Alillia Minthorn along with the unsolved murder of Daisy Heath. Sponsor: Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER20 Connect with Us _______________________ Sources: The Vanished Family gathers to remember Daisy Mae Heath, who was reported missing in 1987 at a...

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today we head to Washington State to cover a jealous ex and a coworker, both of whom were involved in the murders of two young women. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please contact The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 8788. Sponsor: Lowrider Cookie Company | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Connect with Us _____________________ Sources: Sex offender, 47, charged in 1988 slaying in Tacoma | The Seattle Times STATE v. MAPLES (2012) ...

TW: Domestic Violence Today's case takes us to Spokane, Washington to discuss the case of Kassie Dewey. Listen now to find out whether Kassie's employer could have done more to prevent her murder. Sponsors: Pacific North Wicks | Instagram | Promo Code: TRUECRIME Ya-Man USA | Promo Code: CATLAWYER Handcrafted PDX | Instagram | Promo Code: truecrimecatlawyer20 Connect with Us ________________________________ Sources: Spokane mother killed in attack, five-year-old daughter injured | krem.co...

Today's episode takes us to Washington State, where we cover the cases of Alyssa Dodd and Britney Galindez, both of whom were murdered for no reason. Sponsors: RainBro Crafts | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Facebook | Promo Code: CATLAW Ziggy's Cat Lounge | Buy Tickets | Instagram | Facebook __________________________ Sources: Arrest made in slaying of Seattle teen in Snohomish County lake | The Seattle Times Admitted gang member sentenced to 13 years for 2008 killing of teen | HeraldNet.c...

TW: Domestic Violence & Miscarriage Today's episode takes us to Spokane, Washington to cover the senseless and tragic murders of Tina Stewart and Makayla Young. Connect with Us Sponsors: Bridge Nine Candle Co. | Instagram | Promo Code "CATLAWYER 20" Dolly's Remedy | Instagram Ya-Man | Promo Code "CATLAWYER" Sources: https://www.krem.com/amp/article/news/crime/anthony-fuerte-sentenced-makayla-young-spokane-motel-stabbing-death/293-20f29b94-f953-4d92-a64a-0d503cd314a7 https://medium.com/cr...

Some of us are extremely fortunate to have amazing coworkers. Others of us have terrible coworkers who make it difficult to come to work everyday. But no matter how bad your coworker is, you probably don't think that they're capable of murdering you. Tune in to hear the case of Sarah Clark and Tanner Pehl, two young people with their whole lives ahead of them, whose stories were cut short by a man they'd know for only two weeks. Sponsor: Gibbous Moon Naturals | Instagram | Promo Code: TRUECRIM...

This episode covers the cases of Kaelin Glazier and Regina Krieger. Investigators initially dismissed both teens as runaways, despite pleas from their families and friends. Law enforcement should've escalated the investigations, but instead left crucial evidence uncollected because of their botched investigations. Sponsors: Bridge Nine Candle Co. | Instagram | Promo Code "CATLAWYER20" Ya-Man | Promo Code "CATLAWYER" for 20% off This episode was written by Melissa Tulloch. --------------------...

TW: Domestic Violence Today's episode covers the cases of Monica Murrah and Mikarah Sanders. Both were senselessly and tragically murdered by people who were supposed to love them. Sponsor: PNW Cookie Co. | Instagram | Facebook ----------------------------------------------------- Sources: Monica Murrah Wash. Woman Was Denied Restraining Order, Then Husband Allegedly Killed Her Court docs: Slain woman denied restraining order against estranged husband | KOIN.com Vancouver woman’s family deman...

1.5 million high school students in the U.S. experience hazing every year. 47% of college students have already experienced hazing before their freshman year. 55% of college students involved in fraternities, sororities, teams, and other student organizations experienced hazing - but only 1 in 10 labeled it as hazing. This is the case of Sam Martinez. Connect with Us Join our Patreon! Check out our FanList Perks! ------------------------------------ Sources: Increase the penalties for hazing...

We covered this case almost 3 years ago on our Patreon. At the time, the case was unsolved and there wasn’t a lot of information available to the public. Since then, there have been multiple arrests and a trial. This is the case of the Careaga family murders. Connect with Us Check out our fan perks! Support the shop on Etsy or Threadless ------------------------------------------ Sources: Careaga family quadruple homicide suspects set to go on trial Opening statements in trial for Careaga mur...

This episode takes us to Sequim, Washington to cover the murders of Denise Stenson and Frank Hoerner. Connect with Us Podcast Perks ____________________________________________ Sources: Jury deliberates in retrial of 1993 double killing | Peninsula Daily News amnesty.org High court throws out conviction of Washington man on death row STATE v. STENSON (1997) | FindLaw Peninsula man serving double-murder sentence files for high court review | Peninsula Daily News Evidence is released to defense...