Episodes

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE On September 20, 2017, 24-year-old Alisha Canales-McGuire was shot in the doorway of her sister’s home while she was babysitting her 2 nieces and nephew. The family’s live-in nanny was also in the home that night and she called 911. Alisha was dead by the time police arrived. Who killed Alisha? Domestic Violence Hotline Connect with Us ------------------------------ Sources: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lynnwood-man-gets-life-sentence-for-botched-murder-for-hire/ https...

TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month. According to the Center for Disease Control, sexual violence affects millions of people every year in the United States. According to RAINN, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. 1 in 4 women have experienced either a completed or attempted rape. Besides April being National Sexual Assault Awareness month, there are a few other reasons I wanted to discuss the cases in today’s episode. First, the rape...

TW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT Today's case takes us to Acme, Washington. Amanda (Mandy) Stavik was 18 years old, recently graduated high school, and had just started as a freshman at Central Washington University. She had her whole life ahead of her. But tragically, that life was cut short when she came home for Thanksgiving break in November 1989. Connect with Us Etsy Sticker Shop ---------------------------------------- Sources: Court of Appeals Opinion 'I 100% volunteered to do it': How bakery w...

TW: GRAPHIC SEXUAL & PHYSICAL VIOLENCE This episode examines the life and crimes of Jerry Brudos - aka the “Lust Killer” or “Shoe Fetish Slayer.” Connect with Us Etsy Sticker Sh ------------------------------------ Sources: Wikipedia The Lust Killer by Ann Rule The Shoe Fetish Slayer by Jack Rosewood

TW: Sexual Abuse/Rape of a Child This episode covers the life and crimes of Mary Kay Letourneau. This episode discusses the sexual abuse/rape of a child; while no details are discussed, please listen with caution as this is a sensitive subject. Connect with Us National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 -------------------------------- Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Kay_Letourneau https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/mary-kay-letourneau-vili-fualauu-relatio...

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Katy Benoit was only 22 years old when she died. She should’ve had her whole life ahead of her. But sadly, a violent man with a history of mental health issues took that opportunity away from her. Domestic Violence Hotline Connect with Us --------------------------------------- Benoit family to receive $375K settlement from U of I Police didn’t know about gun threat on UI student University Of Idaho Releases Bustamante Records : NPR Kathryn Marguerite “Katy” Benoit (1989-...

TW: SEXUAL & GRAPHIC PHYSICAL VIOLENCE This episode covers the case of Keith Hunter Jesperson aka the Happy Face Killer. Keith was active in the 80's and 90's while working as a truck driver. He got away with the first murder he committed because two innocent people actually confessed to the murder! Connect with Us Etsy Sticker Shop Keith's Daughter's Book The Happy Face Murderer: The Life of Serial Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson I: The Creation of a Serial Killer

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is more common than you might think, especially among teens and young adults. 1 in 10 high schoolers have experienced some form of dating violence. This episode covers the cases of Shai'India Harris, Karyme Barreto-Sabalza, and Amara Marluke. Love is Respect Domestic Violence Hotline Connect with Us Etsy Sticker Shop --------------------------------- Portland Student Killed Near Campus, Former Football Player Arrested K...

February 3rd is National Missing Persons Day. According to Namus (the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System), there are nearly 23,400 missing persons in the United States and its territories as of June 2023. Today's episode covers the cases of Deborah Sykes, Patricia Swanberg, Kelsey Collins, and Lenoria Jones. TIP INFO Deborah Sykes - Contact Rathdrum PD at 208-687-0711 Patricia Swanberg - Contact Detective Christy Molina at 541-766-6782 or email tip@corvallisoregon.gov Kelsey Coll...

A high school teenager goes to a party one night in October and never comes home. 10 days later, his body is found floating in the Willamette River. Who killed Dick Kitchel? Connect with Us --------------------------- A Murder In My Hometown by Rebecca Morris

It's been almost 14 years since Kyron Horman went missing from Skyline Elementary. This case had a profound impact on the Portland, Oregon community. Even though it's been almost 14 years, Kyron's mom Desiree has never stopped fighting to find her son. If you have any information on the disappearance of Kyron Horman, please contact the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office at 503-988-0560. ------------------------------

We all recognize that there are probably serial killers out there in 2023/2024, but we don’t really hear about them the way we did in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. So, imagine everyone’s surprise when evidence started to creep up in 2023 that there might be a serial killer in Portland, Oregon. Anyone with information about any of these cases should contact the following law enforcement agencies: Kristin Smith: Contact Portland Police Bureau Detective Jeff Pontius at jeffery.pontius@police.portlandoreg...

This was one of the first cases I knew I wanted to cover when I started this podcast. But when I started to really dive into this case, my head started spinning. There are so many twists and turns - it’s hard to know what rabbit holes are worth going down. This is the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Moyer. If you have any information on the disappearance of Nancy Moyer, please call the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office at 360-786-5500. ------------------------- Disappeared Episode - A Date wi...

**Apologies for the audio quality in some parts** TW: Child Sexual Assault & Murder Today's episode is a special one because Winston and I had the lovely Caro and Sarah from Cascadia Crime & Cryptids on our show to discuss the cases of Vickie Black and Mindy Tran, both out of British Columbia, Canada. Be sure to check out Cascadia Crime & Cryptids wherever you listen to True Crime Cat Lawyer! ------------------------ Drifter acquitted of girl's slaying - The Globe and Mail Shannon Murrin writ...

This episode covers the week of 11/13 - 11/16. This week was the beginning of the defense's cases. Defense attorneys for Burbank, Collins, and Rankine offered other eyewitness testimony from the night Manny died, officers' testimony from the 2015 and 2019 incidents where Manny was arrested, a rebuttal medical expert witness who supported the defense's theory of the cause of Manny's death, and a use of force expert from Renton, Washington. Court was cancelled the week of Thanksgiving. Trial resu...

Today’s case is one we covered when we first started the show. I’d always planned on re-recording it and now seemed like the perfect time since so much has happened since our initial recording. Unfortunately though, this case (which is more than 30 years old) remains unsolved. But a man named Frank Gable spent almost that entire time locked away for the murder - despite strong evidence that he didn’t commit the crime. This is the unsolved murder of Michael Francke with the wrongful conviction o...

This episode covers the trial from 10/30 - 11/8, when the prosecution rested its case. Some highlights include the testimony of former Pierce County medical examiner, Dr. Clark, along with a use of force expert, John Ryan. Manny's Episode Connect with Us

This episodes covers the only 2 unsolved murders in Port Orchard, Washington. Although Port Orchard is described as a "pleasant waterfront community," these 2 unsolved murders have left last impacts on the tightknit community. Tips for James Smith's Case: Contact Port Orchard PD at 360-876-1700. Tips for Linda Malcom's Case: Contact Port Orchard PD at 360-876-1700 or email tips@justice4linda.com. Connect with Us _________________________

This episode covers the trial in Manny Ellis' death from 10/23-10/26. The week started off with the conclusion of Dr. Mitchell's testimony. The week ended with a brief return of Grant Fredericks. Listen to Manny's Episode Connect with Us

This Halloween, 13 true crime podcasts (including True Crime Cat Lawyer) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send chills down your spine and keep you up at night. Join us for this special 2-part Halloween episode entitled "When Darkness Calls" as we explore the darkest corners of humanity. But be warned: these stories are not for the faint of heart. When darkness calls, how will YOU respond? Listener discretion is advised. ...

This Halloween, 13 true crime podcasts (including True Crime Cat Lawyer) come together to share dark and disturbing stories. From haunted houses to serial killers, these tales will send chills down your spine and keep you up at night. Join us for this special 2-part Halloween episode entitled "When Darkness Calls" as we explore the darkest corners of humanity. But be warned: these stories are not for the faint of heart. When darkness calls, how will YOU respond? Listener discretion is advised....

Halloween isn’t all about candy and pumpkins. Unfortunately, 17% more crime is committed on Halloween. And violent crime is 50% higher on Halloween than any other day of the year. Halloween can also bring out the sinister nature of people, resulting in senseless and brutal murders. Which brings us to today’s case. This one has a lot going on: a Halloween party, a wrongful conviction, and an unsolved murder. Let’s head to Redmond, Washington back in 2008. This is the case of Arpana Jinaga. ___...

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, homicide is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the U.S. 77% of pregnant homicide victims are killed during the 1st trimester - meaning that they are killed early on in their pregnancy. This episode covers 3 cases: Sarah Parks (Idaho), Brandy Ebanez (Washington State), and CJ Fowler (British Columbia). SPONSOR: Spooky Babe Stickers (Instagram) ____________________________

This episode covers week two of the trial, including the testimony of Manny's mom, Marcia, along with two of the state's most crucial lay witnesses, one of whom recorded one of the videos in the case. The Pierce County death investigator who responded to the scene on the night Manny died also testified along with a forensic pathologist who completed an independent, second autopsy in this case. Manny's Episode Connect with Us