Murder, She Told

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Maine and New England true crime with original interviews and detailed documentary style storytelling.

Murder, She Told is an award winning, true crime podcast shedding light on the cold cases, missing persons, and crime stories that often get overlooked of Maine, New England, and small towns from away.

Murder, She Told uses detailed storytelling with an investigative twist, and weaves in original interviews with friends, family, and investigators close to the case. Rooted in deep research, straightforward narratives, and the victims and their family at the center of every story, Murder, She Told will speak to any listener no matter where they call home.

Murder, She Told is created and hosted by native Mainer and victim's advocate, Kristen Seavey.

Connect at murdershetold.com and on instagram @MurderSheToldPodcast.
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159 episodes

Justice for Bill Durney

1980 - Methuen, Massachusetts. With Christmas fast approaching, 30-year-old William “Bill” Durney was picking up extra shifts at his job delivering gas. In the early hours of October 10, 1980, during a stop at Joe’s Shell in Methuen, MA, Bill was shot twice by an unknown assailant while setting up for the delivery. He died on the scene, leaving behind a wife and three young children. The motive remains unknown. After early leads dried up, the case sat dormant until the mid-1990s before going cold again. For the past 25 years, the name William Durney has lingered in the hearts of those who loved him—and in the minds of those still determined to solve his case. Today, that changes. This is the story of Bill Durney: a hardworking family man whose name and case you may not know, but whose life still demands justice. Bill’s name is hitting the internet for the first time. Help us reinvigorate this unsolved case by sharing this episode with a friend.  If you have any information on the murder of William ‘Bill’ Durney from Methuen, MA in 1980, please contact the Detective DeJesus at the Methuen Police Dept at (978) 983-8778 or leave a tip with the Massachusetts State Police Unresolved Case Unit at 1-855-MA-SOLVE. There is a $25k reward available. Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/bill-durney Join the Justice for Bill Durney Facebook group Support Murder, She Told: ⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠ Learn more: ⁠murdershetold.com⁠ ----- Instagram: ⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠ Facebook: ⁠/mstpodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@murdershetold⁠ ------ Episode Sponsors: Mixtiles : Get 35% off on all orders above $139 with code SHETOLD at https://www.mixtiles.com/shetold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56m
May 06
The Abduction of Billy and CJ Vosseler, Part Two

1986 - Rochester, New Hampshire. In October 1986, Charles Martin Vosseler abducted his two sons, Billy and CJ, leaving their mother, Ruth, desperate to follow their trail—all while picking up the pieces of a life she now realized had been built on lies. Charlie had taken everything: her possessions, her savings, and now, her sons. But he underestimated Ruth. He’d chosen an indefatigable adversary—one who would stop at nothing to bring her children home. Decades later, Ruth is still fighting. Still hoping. Still believing that somewhere, her boys are out there—having lived full lives, unaware of who they truly are and everything their father stole from them. If you have any information on the location of Charles Martin Vosseler or the abduction of his children, Charles Jason “CJ” Vosseler and William Martin “Billy” Vosseler, please contact your local FBI office or the Boston field office at (857) 386-2000. Submit an anonymous tip online: https://tips.fbi.gov/home The FBI is offering a $25k reward for information that leads to locating either Charles Martin Vosseler or his two sons. Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/billy-cj-vosseler-2 Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold ------ Episode Sponsors: Marley Spoon: Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/shetold and use code SHETOLD for up to 27 FREE meals! Beam: Go to https://shopbeam.com/shetold and use code SHETOLD to get up to 40% off! ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/MST and use code MST to get 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 25m
Apr 22
The Abduction of CJ and Billy Vosseler, Part 1

1986 - Rochester, New Hampshire. When Ruth Gotliebson met Charles Martin Vosseler, he seemed like everything she’d been looking for—charming, grounded, and ready to build a simple, honest life. They married just six months later, and before long, they welcomed two sons they named CJ and Billy. But just a few years in, Ruth's world imploded when Charlie took their two sons and disappeared without warningshattering the truth of their entire life together and revealing years of orchestrated lies she never saw coming. This is part 1 of 2. Part 2 will be released on 4/22. If you have any information on the location of Charles Martin Vosseler or the abduction of his children, Charles Jason “CJ” Vosseler and William Martin “Billy” Vosseler, please contact your local FBI office or the Boston field office at (857) 386-2000. Submit an anonymous tip online: https://tips.fbi.gov/home The FBI is offering a $25k reward for information that leads to locating either Charles Martin Vosseler or his two sons. Episode sources and photos: check back later for the blog! Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Episode Sponsors: One Skin: Get 15% off your order at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  Marley Spoon: Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/shetold and use code SHETOLD for up to 27 FREE meals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43m
Apr 08
The Unsolved Murder of Renee Freer

1977 - Monroe, Connecticut In June of 1977, on the eve of her last day of third grade, 8-year-old Renee Freer went outside to play and never came home. Hours later, her body was discovered in the woods near her house, shaking the tight-knit community of Monroe. Investigators exhausted every lead in their pursuit of justice for Renee, yet decades later, the case remains unsolved. But today’s detectives have one advantage their predecessors never did—21st-century technology. Armed with cutting-edge forensics and a renewed determination, they are closer than ever to unmasking her killer.  If you have any information on the murder of Renee Freer, please contact the Monroe Police Dept Detective Division at 203-452-2831 ext. 1332. There is a $50k reward for information that leads to a resolution.  Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/renee-freer Read Dead End Road: https://amzn.to/4iURJtH Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Episode Sponsors: ZBiotics: Get 15% off your first order at https://zbiotics.com/MST with code MST. Beam: Get up to 40% off with code SHETOLD at shopbeam.com/SHETOLD HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF at honeylove.com/SHETOLD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47m
Mar 25
Presenting: Killer Minds

Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history's most chilling murderers-from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill. From the calculated minds of serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to crimes of passion and cold-blooded murders, Killer Minds goes beyond the headlines to explore the twisted psychology behind the crimes. What fuels their darkness? How do their minds work? And most hauntingly-could they have been stopped? A Crime House Studios original, new episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Follow Killer Minds wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us at Killerminds on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10m
Mar 21
The Murder of Diane Drake, Part Two

1980 - Newport, Rhode Island. On the morning of March 22, 1980, the nude body of 19-year-old Diane Drake washed up on Easton’s Beach between Middletown and Newport, RI. She had vanished the night before on her way to work. Forty-five years later, her killer remains at large. Yet, despite the passage of time, Diane’s family continues to seek answers and keep her memory alive—though justice today may not look the same as it did in 1980. In Part 2 of Diane’s story, we explore the final hours before her disappearance, revelations from her autopsy, and the theories that could finally bring her case closer to justice. Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/diane-drake-2 If you have any information on the murder of Diane Drake, please contact the Rhode Island Cold Case Unit tip line at (401) 468-2233. You can also call the anonymous tip line at the Newport Police Dept at (401) 846-2606. Donate to the Diane Drake Memorial Scholarship Fund at Roger Williams University. Choose ‘Make a Gift to RWU’, select Other, and write in Diane Drake Memorial Scholarship: https://www.rwu.edu/giving/ways-to-give If you contribute to Diane's scholarship, please email me at hello@murdershetold.com for a gift. Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Episode Sponsors: HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF at honeylove.com/SHETOLD ZBiotics: Get 15% off your first order at https://zbiotics.com/MST with code MST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

44m
Mar 18
The Murder of Diane Drake, Part One

1980 - Newport, Rhode Island. On March 21, 1980, as wind and rain swept through Middletown, Rhode Island, 19-year-old Diane Drake got ready for work. But she never made it there. The next morning, her nude body washed up on Easton’s Beach. Witnesses later reported seeing Diane the night she disappeared, walking—and even hitchhiking—along the three-mile route to work despite the harsh weather. But Diane had always warned her younger sister, Jean, never to hitchhike. Would she have ignored her own advice? Forty-five years later, Jean is still searching for answers. And to this day, she believes one thing: Diane Drake knew her killer. Blog with sources and photos will be available later today. If you have any information on the murder of Diane Drake, please contact the Rhode Island Cold Case Unit tip line at (401) 468-2233. You can also call the anonymous tip line at the Newport Police Dept at (401) 846-2606. Donate to the Diane Drake Memorial Scholarship Fund at Roger Williams University. Choose ‘Make a Gift to RWU’, select Other, and write in Diane Drake Memorial Scholarship: https://www.rwu.edu/giving/ways-to-give If you contribute to Diane's scholarship, please email your me at hello@murdershetold.com for a gift. Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Episode Sponsors: One Skin: Get 15% off your order at https://www.oneskin.co with the code MST Newspapers: Get 20% off with code murdershetold at newspapers.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

41m
Mar 11
UPDATE: Danielle Bertolini Investigation

2014 - Fortuna, California. This is an update in the case of my childhood friend, Danielle Bertolini, from the Fortuna Police Dept in California. To learn more about Danielle and hear her story, listen to the episode from July 2023 on Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/daniellebertolini Sign the petition: https://change.org/danielleandsheila If you have any information regarding Danielle Bertolini’s case, please contact Fortuna Police Detectives Brian Taylor or Thomas MacLeod at the Fortuna Police Department: (707) 725-7550. Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7m
Mar 06
Innocence on Death Row with Celisia Stanton

Do you ever listen to a true crime podcast and think "that's not quite right...?" Or even wonder about the parts that have been left out? Enter Celisia Stanton, host of Tenderfoot TV’s Truer Crime and The Vanishing Point. We sat down for a nuanced discussion on complex cases, ranging from the exoneration of Anthony Broadwater—wrongfully convicted in the 1980s of raping Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely Bones—to the ongoing fight for justice for Toforest Johnson, who remains on Alabama's death row for the 1995 murder of Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff William G. Hardy, a crime he did not commit.  To hear more from Celisia, find Truer Crime wherever you’re listening.  To learn more about Toforest Johnson, listen to Earwitness by journalist Beth Shelburne, and learn how you can help at https://www.toforestjohnson.com. Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Episode Sponsors: Marley Spoon: Head to MarleySpoon.com/OFFER/SHETOLD and use code SHETOLD for up to 27 FREE meals! HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF at honeylove.com/SHETOLD Beam: Get up to 40% off with code SHETOLD at shopbeam.com/SHETOLD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 1m
Feb 25
Melissa Tremblay: The Trials of Marvin McClendon

1988 - Lawrence, Massachusetts.  Part 2 of 2. In April 2022, 74-year-old Marvin "Skip" McClendon Jr., a former Massachusetts corrections officer, was arrested for the 1988 cold case murder of 11-year-old Melissa Tremblay. Melissa was found brutally murdered on the railroad tracks in Lawrence, MA.  In December 2023, the trial began. Prosecutors disclosed that DNA evidence had led to Marvin's arrest, but what seemed like an open-and-shut case quickly unraveled into something far more complex. A lot has happened since the original Murder, She Told episode, but to get to the end, we have to start back at the beginning: This is part 2 of a full story update on Melissa Tremblay featuring new interviews, exclusive court documents, and records. This is part 2 of the story of Melissa Tremblay. If you have any information at all on the murder of Melissa Tremblay, please contact the Lawrence Police Dept at 978-794-5900. See sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/melissa-tremblay-2 Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Episode Sponsors: ZBiotics Probiotics: Get 15% off your first order with code MST at https://zbiotics.com/MST. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/shetold One Skin: Get 15% off your order at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 12m
Feb 11
Melissa Tremblay: The Investigation (New)

1988 - Lawrence, Massachusetts.  Part one of two. On the afternoon of September, 12, 1988, a rail yard worker for B&M Railroad in Lawrence, MA made a horrifying discovery on the tracks: the body of 11-year-old Melissa Ann Tremblay who was missing from Salem, NH. Investigators quickly realized this was no train accident—that something more sinister happened to the young girl—and her killer tried to cover up his crime by staging the gruesome scene.  For decades the case was cold… until April of 2022, when a former corrections officer was arrested at his home in Alabama. Marvin “Skip” McClendon, Jr went to trial in December 2023… But did investigators get the right man? A lot has happened since the original Murder, She Told episode, but to get to the end, we have to start back at the beginning: This is a full story update on Melissa Tremblay featuring new interviews, exclusive court documents, and records. This is part 1 of the story of Melissa Tremblay. Part 2 will be released on February 11th. If you have any information at all on the murder of Melissa Tremblay, please contact the Lawrence Police Dept at 978-794-5900. See sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/melissa-tremblay-1 Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Episode Sponsors: Newspapers.com: Get 20% off with code murdershetold at newspapers.com HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF at honeylove.com/SHETOLD ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59m
Jan 28
Kim Morse: 25 Years Unsolved

2000 - North Providence, Rhode Island. In the early hours of January 19, 2000, somebody was in the apartment of 32-year-old Kimberly Sue Morse, waiting in the dark for her to return home from work—somebody who knew she worked late nights. The assailant brutally murdered Kim in her own kitchen. Her body wasn't discovered until 15 hours later when firefighters responded to a fire at the apartment, unaware of the horror waiting inside. But as the mystery unravels, the potential suspect list continues to grow, and one thing remains clear to police: Kimberly Morse likely knew the man who killed her. Kimberly Morse was the life of the party. She loved to entertain and make people laugh and smile, and she had a wide circle of friends and family who adored her. A true extrovert, Kim could make friends with just about anyone. This makes it so much harder to accept what happened to her. Kim had so many people who loved her. People who are still waiting for the day the man who stole Kim's life is in handcuffs. Four of them can be heard in this episode. 2025 marks 25 years unsolved. If you have any information about the murder of Kimberly Morse, please contact the North Providence Police Department at (401) 231-4533. See sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/kimberly-morse Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/shetold One Skin: Get 15% off your order at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Jan 15
The Unsolved Murder of Shana Price

1990 - Springfield, Massachusetts. On the morning after Christmas in 1990, a parks employee at Blunt Park in Springfield, MA, made a grim discovery: the body of 17-year-old Shana Renee Price. Initially, police suspected she had been shot, but an autopsy later revealed the brutal truth behind her death. Shana was a young mother to a baby boy, living a vibrant life surrounded by her friends and family. Her case received little public attention until 2022, when Springfield Police and the Hampden County DA released a phenotype composite sketch developed by Parabon Nanolabs. The sketch, created using DNA evidence found on Shana’s body, reignited hope that her tragic murder might finally be solved. However, police still need the public’s help to bring her killer to justice. If you have information on the murder of Shana Renee Price, please call or text her tip line at the Hampden County DA’s Office at (413) 432-9881. If you are a current or former Hampden County resident, get a free DNA ancestry kit to help solve cold cases: https://hampdenda.com/news/forensic-genetic-genealogy/ Episode sources and photos: Please check back later today! Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: One Skin: Get 15% off your order at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  Emporium Spooky Goods: Get 10% off one item at www.emporiumspookygoods.com with code EMPORIUMSHETOLD10. Good for online or in store in Bangor, ME (excludes autographs and art). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Dec 31, 2024
Murder, She Wine & Crimelines with Lucy Fitzgerald and Charlie Worroll

Special bonus episode! Kristen is joined by fellow true-crime podcasters Charlie Worroll from Crimelines, and Lucy Fitzgerald from Wine & Crime. Their conversation covers case updates, festival recaps, the perks and pitfalls of podcasting, entomology, eye drop poisoning, and a whole lot more. Tune in for a special crossover episode we’re calling Murder, She Wine & Crimelines! Find more info here: https://www.murdershetold.com/connect https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/ https://www.basementfortproductions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 8m
Dec 20, 2024
The Murder of Rene Cote, Part Two

1946 - Brockton, Massachusetts. On the morning of December 28, 1946, the Brockton, Massachusetts police arrived at a crime scene that would soon captivate the region. The press called it the Christmas Tree Murder-the brutal killing of 35-year-old Rene Cote. Rene had no shortage of enemies. Among them was a so-called friend now sitting in jail, charged with his murder. Yet, investigators felt they were missing key pieces of the story. Rene's wife, Bertha Surprise Cote, whose beauty had captured the attention of the public, kept changing her account of what happened that night. Was she protecting a man she secretly loved from the death penalty? Or was she hiding something far more sinister? This is part two of the “Christmas Tree” murder of Rene Cote, a case that led to one of the most sensational trials in Massachusetts history. Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/bertha-cote-2 Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: Masterclass: Get up to 50% off at masterclass.com/SHETOLD One Skin: Get 15% off your order at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 13m
Dec 18, 2024
The Murder of Rene Cote, Part One

1946 - Brockton, Massachusetts. In the early morning hours of December 28, 1946, Brockton Police were called to a grisly scene at the Cote family apartment: Beside an overturned Christmas tree, amid shattered ornaments and tinsel, lay the bloodied body of 35-year-old Rene Cote. His wife, Bertha Surprise Cote, claimed that two men had broken in and brutally beaten her husband to death. The police couldn’t overlook the couple’s turbulent history—marked by infidelity, crime, and violent disputes—but Rene’s reputation had earned him no shortage of enemies. The list of potential suspects seemed endless. Just when investigators believed they’d identified the perpetrator, a cold-blooded killer surfaced—hidden in plain sight. ***Part 2 of 2 will be released on December 17th*** Episode sources and photos: Check back later today for blog post! Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF at honeylove.com/SHETOLD Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off with code SHETOLD15 at jennikayne.com/SHETOLD15 Masterclass: Get up to 50% off at masterclass.com/SHETOLD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
Dec 04, 2024
Listen to: The Trail Went Cold

1987 - Saline County, Arkansas. This is a preview of The Trail Went Cold’s coverage of the murders of Don Henry and Kevin Ives, also known as The Boys on the Tracks. The Trail Went Cold, created and hosted by Robin Warder, released a two-part episode about this convoluted case (that was featured on the original Unsolved Mysteries) for their five-year anniversary show in 2021. You can find the rest of the story at episode 213 and 214. Subscribe to The Trail Went Cold wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting their website at https://www.trailwentcold.com. August 23, 1987. Saline County Arkansas. 16-year old Don Henry and 17-year old Kevin Ives head into the woods to do some late-night hunting, but never return. Hours later, the two boys are seen lying on some railroad tracks before they are run over by a cargo train and the medical examiner concludes they had fallen asleep after smoking marijuana and their deaths were accidental. However, Don and Kevin’s families push for a new investigation, which uncovers evidence that they were violently attacked before their bodies were placed on the tracks. Throughout the years, a number of conspiracy theories emerge to suggest the boys were murdered as part of a cover-up involving drug trafficking, but no one is ever charged with the crime. The Boys on the Tracks, Part 1: https://www.trailwentcold.com/e/the-trail-went-cold-episode-213-the-boys-on-the-track-part-1/ The Boys on the Tracks, Part 2: https://www.trailwentcold.com/e/the-trail-went-cold-episode-214-the-boys-on-the-track-part-2/ Kim Benoit and Cynthia 'Rocky' Krizack: https://www.trailwentcold.com/e/the-trail-went-cold-episode-401-kim-benoit-and-cynthia-rocky-krizack/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11m
Nov 25, 2024
Ludger Belanger: Missing in Maine

1975 - Washington, Maine. On a chilly November morning, just two days before Thanksgiving in 1975, 25-year-old Ludger Belanger kissed his wife, Linda, goodbye, and ventured into the snowy woods of rural Maine in search of a buck. He never returned. A devoted father of three young children, Ludger wasn’t the kind of man to abandon his family—Linda knew that much for certain. As game wardens traced the tracks he left behind, clues emerged, weaving a haunting narrative of what may have happened that morning. The clues also pointed to two men who knew the truth, and told a story much louder than the silence of those who tried to keep it hidden. This holiday season marks 49 years since Ludger’s disappearance, yet his family has never stopped searching. This is the story of the disappearance of Ludger Belanger. If you have information on the disappearance of Ludger Belanger, please contact the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central at (207) 624-7143 or toll free at 1800-452-4664. You can also leave a tip here. Read the book Open Season: https://amzn.to/4ftL8EO Episode sources and photos: Check back later today for blog with sources Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: One Skin: Get 15% off your order at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD HoneyLove: Get up to 50% off site wide at honeylove.com/SHETOLD Jenni Kayne: Get 25% off your first order through the end of Nov. at jennikayne.com/SHETOLD15 with code SHETOLD15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 8m
Nov 19, 2024
Cracking Cold Cases Using Investigative Genetic Genealogy

For the past few years, Cairenn Binder and her team of students at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s IGG Center have been using investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) to identify human remains, solve violent crimes, and help exonerate the wrongfully convicted. In this exclusive episode of Murder, She Told, Cairenn gives a behind-the-scenes look at the process of cracking the toughest of unsolved cases with IGG, shares what her students are currently working on, shares what it takes to become a genetic genealogist, and so much more. Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/investigative-genetic-genealogy Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/shetold Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off with code SHETOLD15 at jennikayne.com/SHETOLD15 Shopify: Sign up for your $1-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/shetold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 10m
Nov 05, 2024
The Disappearance of Lynn Burdick

1982 - Florida, Massachusetts. On a rainy Saturday evening in April 1982, 18-year-old Lynn Burdick was working alone at the Barefoot Peddlar, a small country store in the Berkshires. By the end of her shift, she had vanished—along with the cash in the register. Known for her reliability, Lynn’s disappearance immediately raised alarms. Less than an hour before she went missing, just 14 miles away at Williams College, a man attempted to kidnap a student in his car. Investigators couldn't help but question whether the two events were connected.  Though decades have passed without answers, there is renewed hope that someone will finally come forward with the key to bringing Lynn home. If you have information on the disappearance of Lynn Burdick, please contact the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit at 413-499-1112 or submit a tip to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov. Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/lynn-burdick Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off with code SHETOLD15 at jennikayne.com/SHETOLD15 Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code SHETOLD at branchbasics.com/SHETOLD HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF at honeylove.com/SHETOLD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56m
Oct 23, 2024
Justice For Chandler Innarelli

2020 - Manchester, New Hampshire. On February 19, 2020, 22-year-old Chandler Innarelli was shot while sitting in a car in an alley in Manchester, NH. Chandler was waiting for his girlfriend and their newborn baby to come meet him to go visit his sister. Four years later, his murder remains unsolved. Since that day, Chandler’s mother, Amy, has worked tirelessly to pursue justice for her son.  Although their relationship had its flaws, she hopes that by sharing her story, others facing similar struggles will realize they aren't alone, and that hearing Chandler’s story will compel the right person will come forward with the information police need to crack this case.  If you have any information about the murder of Chandler Innarelli, please contact the Manchester Police PD Detective Sergeant Ryan Brandreth at 603-792-5545 or Detective Timothy Carter at 603-668-8711. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, contact the Manchester CrimeLine at 603-6247-4040, which offers cash rewards. Episode sources and photos: coming soon! Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your $1per-month trial period at Shopify.com/shetold One Skin: Get 15% off your order at at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
Oct 08, 2024
The Murders of Barry and Dena Pinto

1983 - Plymouth, Massachusetts. On a cold night in February 1983, Barry Pinto, 26, and his wife, Dena, 24, were brutally shot in their own home, while their infant son sat helpless in a nearby playpen. The crime scene hinted that the couple might have known their killer, yet investigators struggled to uncover a clear motive.  Forty years later, the Pinto family is still haunted by unanswered questions, unable to shake the feeling that someone in the small coastal community is holding back the truth. If you have any information about the murder of Barry and Dena Pinto, please call the Massachusetts State Police Unresolved Case Unit at 1-855-627-6583 (855-MA-SOLVE). Episode sources and photos: Check back later today for episode blog! Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Revisit the case of Tracy Gilpin: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/tracy-gilpin Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: Lolavie: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code SHETOLD at lolavie.com/SHETOLD HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF at honeylove.com/SHETOLD Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off with code SHETOLD15 at jennikayne.com/SHETOLD15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57m
Sep 24, 2024
The Strange Case of Lancelot Cooper

1951 - Brunswick, Maine. Police heard the woman’s screams before they even reached the door.  They were responding to a late night break-in at the apartment of 56-year-old Lancelot Cooper, a prominent figure in the community. When they stepped inside, they found his wife, 45-year-old Eva Cooper, nude on the living room floor with a scarf over her head and her hands bound behind her back. Inside the bedroom, they found a bloody and violent scene.  It was clear from the attack that somebody wanted Lance dead, and as the details of that frigid January night became clearer to police, an obvious suspect emerged into focus.  Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/lancelot-cooper Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Visit the Pejepscot History Center: https://pejepscothistorical.org Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: OneSkin: Get 15% off your order at at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/shetold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Sep 10, 2024
Sonya Moore: Cold Case in New Hampshire

1989 - Dunbarton, New Hampshire.  In November of 1989, 14-year-old Sonya Moore disappeared.  At first, her mother thought it was typical Sonya behavior. After all, the teenager had a habit of staying out late and skipping school. But when Sonya missed an important appointment, her mother sensed something was wrong. Despite her daughter’s independence, she always knew where Sonya was. As days turned into weeks, Sonya’s friends held onto the hope that she was somewhere warm, chasing her dream of becoming a model. But deep down, they knew something was wrong. Sonya wouldn’t just vanish without telling someone. Then, in the spring, a badly decomposed body was discovered in Stark Pond. The girl was wearing an arrowhead necklace and a Hampton Beach shirt—just like the ones Sonya Moore was last seen wearing. If you have any information about the murder of Sonya Moore, please contact the NH Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-2663 or email coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov. Episode sources and photos: check back later today for blog! Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: Apostrophe Skincare: Get your first dermatology visit for only $5 at Apostrophe.com/SHETOLD and use code: SHETOLD.  HoneyLove: Get 20% off your order at honeylove.com/SHETOLD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
Aug 27, 2024
The Tragic Murder of Henry Bedard

1974 - Swampcott, Massachusetts. In the shadows of the early-December afternoon, somebody with a baseball bat beat the life out of 15-year-old Henry Bedard Jr.. He was taking a well-travelled shortcut through a small patch of woods while heading home to wrap a Christmas gift. Henry was a good kid from a good family, who, to this day, still can’t understand why somebody would have done this.  But police are still hopeful the right person will recognize the markings on the bat and come forward with the tip they need to crack this case, no matter how much time has passed. If you have any information on the murder of  Henry Bedard Jr., please contact the Swampscott Police at (781) 595-1111. Episode sources and photos: Check back later today for the blog post. I will share photos of the bat in Instagram stories in the meantime. Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: OneSkin: Get 15% off your order at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59m
Aug 13, 2024
The Unsolved Case of Brian Kowalczyk

1986 - Winthrop, Maine.  On a cool November night in 1986, an intruder entered the geodesic dome home of 34-year-old Brian Kowalczyk, firing multiple shots before stabbing the Snap-On Tools salesman to death and fleeing into the darkness. At the time, Brian’s wife was away in New York looking for their next home. Not only were the police stumped by the identity of the killer, but they also had no known motive for the crime. There was no forced entry. There was no robbery. Who wanted Brian dead? If you have any information on the murder of Brian Kowalcyzk, please contact the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central at (207) 624-7143 or leave a tip online here. Episode sources and photos: https://murdershetold.com/episodes/brian-kowalczyk Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors: Jenni Kayne: Find your forever pieces and get 15% off with code SHETOLD15 at jennikayne.com/SHETOLD15 Apostrophe Skincare: Get your first dermatology visit for only $5 at Apostrophe.com/SHETOLD and use code: SHETOLD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Jul 30, 2024
The Murder of William Lester Smith

1983 - Auburn, Maine. While hiking in Mount Apatite Park in June of 1983, a woman stumbled on the body of 36-year-old William Lester Smith partially hidden under scavenged sheet metal and forest debris. William was part of a mineral club at home in Massachusetts, and had come to the park to search its quarries for treasure.  Two days prior, William had been seen in the company of 16-year-old Jeff Smith. The pair were not related.  It didn’t take police long to arrest their suspect. But in the eleventh hour as the trial inched closer, a narrative from the defense emerged that changed everything.  Episode sources and photos: coming soon! Support the show: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors:  OneSkin: Get 15% off your order at at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58m
Jul 16, 2024
Introducing: Crime Salad

Looking for a new true crime podcast to listen to? Check out Crime Salad! Ashley and Ricky, the dynamic duo behind Crime Salad, bring their unique perspectives and captivating storytelling to unravel some of the most intriguing criminal cases. With each episode, they dive deep into the details, providing listeners with a thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of humanity. Join them every week as they serve up a chilling dish of true crime that will leave you craving for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10m
Jul 14, 2024
Harmony Montgomery, Part 2: The Trial of Adam Montgomery

2019 - Manchester, NH On December 31st, 2021, the Manchester, NH police went to the media with an alarming press release: a 7-year-old girl named Harmony Montgomery was missing, and she hadn't been seen in 2 years. Though the state knew Harmony was deceased and strongly suspected that her father, Adam Montgomery, was responsible, there wasn’t enough evidence to press charges.  But the facade was beginning to crack as pressure was mounting, so his ex-wife, Kayla Montgomery, turned state’s witness and told investigators everything she knew about Harmony Montgomery. If you have any information on the location of Harmony Montgomery’s remains, please call the new Manchester Police tip line at (603) 932-8997. If you are struggling with your mental health or with substance use disorder, you aren't alone. Help is available 24/7 at the crisis lifeline, 988, or at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). --- Episode sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/harmony-montgomery-2 Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors:  HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF at honeylove.com/SHETOLD BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/shetold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 17m
Jul 02, 2024
Harmony Montgomery, Part One: A Child is Missing

2019 - Manchester, NH On December 31st, 2021, the Manchester, NH police went to the media with an alarming press release: a 7-year-old girl named Harmony Montgomery was missing, and she hadn't been seen in 2 years. Harmony had been living with her father, Adam Montgomery, who claimed she was with her mother, Crystal. But Crystal was adamant that she hadn’t seen her daughter since an April 2019 FaceTime call. A lot has happened since the original Murder, She Told episode, but to get to the end, we have to start back at the beginning: This is a full story update on Harmony Montgomery  using court documents, testimony, and police records.  If you have any information on the location of Harmony Montgomery’s remains, please call the new Manchester Police tip line at (603) 932-8997. If you are struggling with your mental health or with substance use disorder, you aren't alone. Help is available 24/7 at the crisis lifeline, 988, or at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). **Part 2 will be released on July 2nd** Writer application: https://tinyurl.com/mstwrite24 --- Episode sources and photos: will be posted later today. Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Facebook: /mstpodcast Website: murdershetold.com ----- Sponsors:  Lumen: Head to lumen.me/SHETOLD for 15% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 3m
Jun 18, 2024