<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>A father’s worst fear met a hard truth: remains found near a previously searched area were identified as Little Timmy Sterner. We invited Timmy’s dad, Tim, and stepmom, Ashley, to share what changed, what hasn’t, and how a family holds steady when communication from investigators goes quiet. The conversation moves from the moment the detective confirmed the ID to the agonizing weeks of no callbacks, and the practical fallout—memorial plans paused, questions multiplying, and a city’s attention drifting while a family can’t sleep. We unpack the scene details that matter for investigators: the proximity to a known house, the pet cemetery nearby, and the personal items still in his pockets, including a jail card and debit card. From there, we walk through the forensic realities of skeletal analysis—how labs assess bones for trauma, tool marks, and environmental effects to determine cause and manner of death. It’s slow work, but it’s essential, and it deserves clear, regular updates to the people who are living with the consequences. The heart of this episode is simple: respect the dead, and honor the living with information they can hold onto. Timmy and Ashley speak candidly about grief without closure, the need for accountability, and the question that haunts every parent: why. We also make a direct plea to the community. Someone knows what happened after Little Timmy walked out of custody and into that house. If you’ve heard anything, come forward—your voice may be the missing piece that moves this case toward arrest and conviction. After recording, we received one meaningful step forward: the Kentucky State Police released Timmy’s remains to the family so they can lay him to rest. If you care about true crime that centers victims and demands answers, this story needs you. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a written review. Your support helps keep victims’ names alive and pushes hard questions into the light.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A father’s worst fear met a hard truth: remains found near a previously searched area were identified as Little Timmy Sterner. We invited Timmy’s dad, Tim, and stepmom, Ashley, to share what changed, what hasn’t, and how a family holds steady when communication from investigators goes quiet. The conversation moves from the moment the detective confirmed the ID to the agonizing weeks of no callbacks, and the practical fallout—memorial plans paused, questions multiplying, and a city’s attention drifting while a family can’t sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We unpack the scene details that matter for investigators: the proximity to a known house, the pet cemetery nearby, and the personal items still in his pockets, including a jail card and debit card. From there, we walk through the forensic realities of skeletal analysis—how labs assess bones for trauma, tool marks, and environmental effects to determine cause and manner of death. It’s slow work, but it’s essential, and it deserves clear, regular updates to the people who are living with the consequences. The heart of this episode is simple: respect the dead, and honor the living with information they can hold onto.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Timmy and Ashley speak candidly about grief without closure, the need for accountability, and the question that haunts every parent: why. We also make a direct plea to the community. Someone knows what happened after Little Timmy walked out of custody and into that house. If you’ve heard anything, come forward—your voice may be the missing piece that moves this case toward arrest and conviction. After recording, we received one meaningful step forward: the Kentucky State Police released Timmy’s remains to the family so they can lay him to rest. If you care about true crime that centers victims and demands answers, this story needs you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a written review. Your support helps keep victims’ names alive and pushes hard questions into the light.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&amp;nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/"&gt;http://truecrimeconsequences.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you have your copy of David&amp;apos;s book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; True Crime and Consequences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;? Get your copy today at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;See what you have been missing on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text A father’s worst fear met a hard truth: remains found near a previously searched area were identified as Little Timmy Sterner. We invited Timmy’s dad, Tim, and stepmom, Ashley, to share what changed, what hasn’t, and how a family holds steady when communication from investigators goes quiet. The conversation moves from the moment the detective confirmed the ID to the agonizing weeks of no callbacks, and the practical fallout—memorial plans paused, questions multiplying, and a c...

An Update On The Timmy Sterner Case And A Family’s Fight For Answers

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>The mics are live again and the purpose is sharper than ever. After months of moving chaos, a dismantled studio, and a nasty bout of cervical nerve pain, we return with a Season 12 recap, a clear-eyed plan for Season 13, and a commitment that guides every decision: we never rush families for the sake of content. We walk through the moments that mattered last season—Linda Price’s disappearance told with her mother and son, Detective Eddie Pearson’s plain-language guide to deception detection, a documentary-style revisit to Rhonda Day’s case that helped local media reengage, and the high-voltage “Three Things” debates on Karen Read and Susan Smith. Then we look forward. The most requested story is back with a major development: Whatever Happened To Little Timmy now has a meaningful update. If you didn’t catch the news months ago, you’ll hear it here—because Tim reached out when he was ready. That’s the standard. Consent first, always. We also preview new work: an interview with a former detective on a Kentucky case involving an 18-year-old killed by an over-the-road truck driver, plus out-of-state cases we’ve been quietly building. Along the way, we celebrate the community that kept us moving—book tours for True Crime and Consequences, radio panels, local bookstore events, a classroom Q&amp;A, and even a joyful detour with Buffett Jeep Girl and a Radio Margaritaville feature that proves light can live alongside hard truths. If you’re passionate about a case and think we’re the right fit, reach out. Subscribe on YouTube, set your podcast app to auto-download, and leave a five-star written review so more people find these stories. Share this episode with someone who cares about ethical true crime—and tell us which case you want us to cover next.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The mics are live again and the purpose is sharper than ever. After months of moving chaos, a dismantled studio, and a nasty bout of cervical nerve pain, we return with a Season 12 recap, a clear-eyed plan for Season 13, and a commitment that guides every decision: we never rush families for the sake of content.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We walk through the moments that mattered last season—Linda Price’s disappearance told with her mother and son, Detective Eddie Pearson’s plain-language guide to deception detection, a documentary-style revisit to Rhonda Day’s case that helped local media reengage, and the high-voltage “Three Things” debates on Karen Read and Susan Smith. Then we look forward. The most requested story is back with a major development: Whatever Happened To Little Timmy now has a meaningful update. If you didn’t catch the news months ago, you’ll hear it here—because Tim reached out when he was ready. That’s the standard. Consent first, always.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We also preview new work: an interview with a former detective on a Kentucky case involving an 18-year-old killed by an over-the-road truck driver, plus out-of-state cases we’ve been quietly building. Along the way, we celebrate the community that kept us moving—book tours for True Crime and Consequences, radio panels, local bookstore events, a classroom Q&amp;amp;A, and even a joyful detour with Buffett Jeep Girl and a Radio Margaritaville feature that proves light can live alongside hard truths.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’re passionate about a case and think we’re the right fit, reach out. Subscribe on YouTube, set your podcast app to auto-download, and leave a five-star written review so more people find these stories. Share this episode with someone who cares about ethical true crime—and tell us which case you want us to cover next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&amp;nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/"&gt;http://truecrimeconsequences.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you have your copy of David&amp;apos;s book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; True Crime and Consequences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;? Get your copy today at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;See what you have been missing on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text The mics are live again and the purpose is sharper than ever. After months of moving chaos, a dismantled studio, and a nasty bout of cervical nerve pain, we return with a Season 12 recap, a clear-eyed plan for Season 13, and a commitment that guides every decision: we never rush families for the sake of content.  We walk through the moments that mattered last season—Linda Price’s disappearance told with her mother and son, Detective Eddie Pearson’s plain-language guide to decep...

Back On The Case! Finally!

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>3 Things: Susan SmithWhat drives a mother to murder her own children? The Susan Smith case continues to haunt us nearly three decades later, raising profound questions about evil, justice, and the darkest corners of human nature. When Susan Smith reported that her two young sons had been kidnapped by a male black carjacker in October 1994, the nation watched in horror as the young mother made tearful television appeals for their safe return. But something about her story didn&apos;t add up. No witnesses, inconsistent statements, and behavior that struck many as performative rather than genuine. Nine days into the investigation, the truth emerged—there was no carjacker. Susan had driven her car to John D. Long Lake with three-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander strapped inside, then released the brake, letting the vehicle roll into the water while she escaped. The devastating reality behind Smith&apos;s actions came into focus as investigators uncovered her relationship with a wealthy man who had recently ended their affair, making it clear he didn&apos;t want children. Rather than allowing her husband David to raise the boys, Smith chose to eliminate what she perceived as obstacles to her happiness in the most horrific way imaginable. The method of murder—drowning—inflicted terror and suffering on her children in their final moments, leaving first responders and family members with trauma that persists to this day. This episode dives deep into Wendy and David&apos;s most striking aspects of this infamous case: the initial lie and its racial component, the heartless method of murder, and the ongoing questions about justice as Susan Smith faces regular parole hearings that force her victims&apos; family to repeatedly relive their trauma. Should someone who deliberately murdered their children ever walk free? Join us as we examine the case that changed how America views maternal filicide and consider what true justice looks like for the most vulnerable victims.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;3 Things: Susan Smith&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What drives a mother to murder her own children? The Susan Smith case continues to haunt us nearly three decades later, raising profound questions about evil, justice, and the darkest corners of human nature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When Susan Smith reported that her two young sons had been kidnapped by a male black carjacker in October 1994, the nation watched in horror as the young mother made tearful television appeals for their safe return. But something about her story didn&amp;apos;t add up. No witnesses, inconsistent statements, and behavior that struck many as performative rather than genuine. Nine days into the investigation, the truth emerged—there was no carjacker. Susan had driven her car to John D. Long Lake with three-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander strapped inside, then released the brake, letting the vehicle roll into the water while she escaped.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The devastating reality behind Smith&amp;apos;s actions came into focus as investigators uncovered her relationship with a wealthy man who had recently ended their affair, making it clear he didn&amp;apos;t want children. Rather than allowing her husband David to raise the boys, Smith chose to eliminate what she perceived as obstacles to her happiness in the most horrific way imaginable. The method of murder—drowning—inflicted terror and suffering on her children in their final moments, leaving first responders and family members with trauma that persists to this day.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode dives deep into Wendy and David&amp;apos;s most striking aspects of this infamous case: the initial lie and its racial component, the heartless method of murder, and the ongoing questions about justice as Susan Smith faces regular parole hearings that force her victims&amp;apos; family to repeatedly relive their trauma. Should someone who deliberately murdered their children ever walk free? Join us as we examine the case that changed how America views maternal filicide and consider what true justice looks like for the most vulnerable victims.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&amp;nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/"&gt;http://truecrimeconsequences.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you have your copy of David&amp;apos;s book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; True Crime and Consequences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;? Get your copy today at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;See what you have been missing on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text 3 Things: Susan Smith What drives a mother to murder her own children? The Susan Smith case continues to haunt us nearly three decades later, raising profound questions about evil, justice, and the darkest corners of human nature.  When Susan Smith reported that her two young sons had been kidnapped by a male black carjacker in October 1994, the nation watched in horror as the young mother made tearful television appeals for their safe return. But something about her story didn...

The Drowning of Innocence: 3 Things on Susan Smith

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>The aching void of a missing loved one tears at the fabric of a family like nothing else. Rhonda Faye Day—compassionate soul, devoted grandmother-caretaker, avid reader, and animal lover—vanished from Kentucky on July 28, 2018, leaving her family in a nightmare that continues to this day. We trace Rhonda&apos;s story through the eyes of those who knew her best. She was the woman who stopped to move turtles from busy roads, the one who painted rocks for children to discover in parks, who sat beside hospital beds caring for ailing relatives. Despite personal struggles with addiction, Rhonda maintained deep connections with her family, especially her grandmother with whom she shared a home. The details surrounding her disappearance raise disturbing questions. After borrowing just $5 for gas to visit a childhood friend in Louisville, Rhonda called her grandmother promising to return home. She never did. Her car appeared days later, abandoned near the Ohio River, just over a mile from where she was last reportedly seen. Police told the family to retrieve the vehicle themselves instead of processing it for evidence—a critical error that may have compromised valuable forensic information. Meanwhile, the person Rhonda visited never participated in searches or reached out to check on her whereabouts. What happened to Rhonda Day? Did she suffer an overdose that someone covered up? Did something more sinister occur? Or, as some suggest but her family firmly denies, did she choose to disappear? The absence of activity on her phone or financial accounts since that July day speaks volumes. Someone knows what happened to Rhonda, and her family deserves answers. If you have information—no matter how small—please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department at 502-574-7111. Help bring Rhonda home and end this family&apos;s torment.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The aching void of a missing loved one tears at the fabric of a family like nothing else. Rhonda Faye Day—compassionate soul, devoted grandmother-caretaker, avid reader, and animal lover—vanished from Kentucky on July 28, 2018, leaving her family in a nightmare that continues to this day.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We trace Rhonda&amp;apos;s story through the eyes of those who knew her best. She was the woman who stopped to move turtles from busy roads, the one who painted rocks for children to discover in parks, who sat beside hospital beds caring for ailing relatives. Despite personal struggles with addiction, Rhonda maintained deep connections with her family, especially her grandmother with whom she shared a home.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The details surrounding her disappearance raise disturbing questions. After borrowing just $5 for gas to visit a childhood friend in Louisville, Rhonda called her grandmother promising to return home. She never did. Her car appeared days later, abandoned near the Ohio River, just over a mile from where she was last reportedly seen. Police told the family to retrieve the vehicle themselves instead of processing it for evidence—a critical error that may have compromised valuable forensic information. Meanwhile, the person Rhonda visited never participated in searches or reached out to check on her whereabouts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;What happened to Rhonda Day? Did she suffer an overdose that someone covered up? Did something more sinister occur? Or, as some suggest but her family firmly denies, did she choose to disappear? The absence of activity on her phone or financial accounts since that July day speaks volumes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Someone knows what happened to Rhonda, and her family deserves answers. If you have information—no matter how small—please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department at 502-574-7111. Help bring Rhonda home and end this family&amp;apos;s torment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&amp;nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/"&gt;http://truecrimeconsequences.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you have your copy of David&amp;apos;s book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; True Crime and Consequences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;? Get your copy today at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;See what you have been missing on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text The aching void of a missing loved one tears at the fabric of a family like nothing else. Rhonda Faye Day—compassionate soul, devoted grandmother-caretaker, avid reader, and animal lover—vanished from Kentucky on July 28, 2018, leaving her family in a nightmare that continues to this day.  We trace Rhonda's story through the eyes of those who knew her best. She was the woman who stopped to move turtles from busy roads, the one who painted rocks for children to discover in parks...

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>The suspicious death of John O&apos;Keefe and the subsequent trials of Karen Reed have divided communities, sparked heated debates online, and left countless questions unanswered. Was this a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? Join Wendy and David as they each share &quot;3 Things&quot; that they take away from this case. We dive deep into three key elements that raise serious doubts about what really happened that fateful night. First, the mysterious series of &quot;butt dials&quot; to O&apos;Keefe&apos;s phone suggests someone was desperately searching for his device during critical hours. Second, the disturbing injuries on O&apos;Keefe&apos;s arm – wounds containing pig DNA that resembled animal bites rather than car damage – coincided with the Alberts rehoming their German Shepherd shortly after the incident. Third, the suspicious Google searches asking &quot;how long to die in the cold&quot;. Beyond the evidence itself, this case highlights systemic issues that plague our justice system. The shocking misconduct by State Trooper Michael Proctor, who sent horrifically unprofessional text messages about Karen Reed, undermined the prosecution&apos;s credibility. Meanwhile, the exceptional work of Reed&apos;s defense team exploited these vulnerabilities to create reasonable doubt. The decision to elevate charges from reckless behavior to murder may have ultimately backfired, as the evidence struggled to support such serious allegations. The Karen Reed case may well become this generation&apos;s OJ Simpson trial – legally resolved but forever questioned in the court of public opinion. Did the perfect storm of police misconduct, skilled defense work, and media attention prevent the truth from emerging? Or did the system work exactly as designed by preventing conviction when reasonable doubt existed? What do you think happened that night? Join the conversation and share your theories with us on YouTube or social media.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The suspicious death of John O&amp;apos;Keefe and the subsequent trials of Karen Reed have divided communities, sparked heated debates online, and left countless questions unanswered. Was this a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? Join Wendy and David as they each share &amp;quot;3 Things&amp;quot; that they take away from this case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive deep into three key elements that raise serious doubts about what really happened that fateful night. First, the mysterious series of &amp;quot;butt dials&amp;quot; to O&amp;apos;Keefe&amp;apos;s phone suggests someone was desperately searching for his device during critical hours. Second, the disturbing injuries on O&amp;apos;Keefe&amp;apos;s arm – wounds containing pig DNA that resembled animal bites rather than car damage – coincided with the Alberts rehoming their German Shepherd shortly after the incident. Third, the suspicious Google searches asking &amp;quot;how long to die in the cold&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beyond the evidence itself, this case highlights systemic issues that plague our justice system. The shocking misconduct by State Trooper Michael Proctor, who sent horrifically unprofessional text messages about Karen Reed, undermined the prosecution&amp;apos;s credibility. Meanwhile, the exceptional work of Reed&amp;apos;s defense team exploited these vulnerabilities to create reasonable doubt. The decision to elevate charges from reckless behavior to murder may have ultimately backfired, as the evidence struggled to support such serious allegations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Karen Reed case may well become this generation&amp;apos;s OJ Simpson trial – legally resolved but forever questioned in the court of public opinion. Did the perfect storm of police misconduct, skilled defense work, and media attention prevent the truth from emerging? Or did the system work exactly as designed by preventing conviction when reasonable doubt existed? What do you think happened that night? Join the conversation and share your theories with us on YouTube or social media.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&amp;nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/"&gt;http://truecrimeconsequences.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you have your copy of David&amp;apos;s book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; True Crime and Consequences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;? Get your copy today at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;See what you have been missing on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text The suspicious death of John O'Keefe and the subsequent trials of Karen Reed have divided communities, sparked heated debates online, and left countless questions unanswered. Was this a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? Join Wendy and David as they each share "3 Things" that they take away from this case.   We dive deep into three key elements that raise serious doubts about what really happened that fateful night. First, the mysterious series of "butt dials...

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