Crime Of Your Life
A quiet little podcast that focuses on obscure criminal cases.
Episodes
August 31, 2021 • 6 mins
A message from show creator Jacob Randall.
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July 31, 2021 • 12 mins
An unsolved missing persons case from 2016 might have a simple explanation. But unanswered questions cast doubt on the story that has been told.
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https://web.archive.org/web/20160630012150/http://www.arkansasmatters.com:80/news/local-news/family-and-friends-search-for-missing-pike-county-woman
“Family and Friends Search for Missing Pike County Woman…”
https://www.ark.org/asp/alerts/mnaa/silver.php
Arkansas Departme...
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https://web.archive.org/web/20160630012150/http://www.arkansasmatters.com:80/news/local-news/family-and-friends-search-for-missing-pike-county-woman
“Family and Friends Search for Missing Pike County Woman…”
https://www.ark.org/asp/alerts/mnaa/silver.php
Arkansas Departme...
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June 30, 2021 • 25 mins
In 1969, Betsy Aardsma was murdered in the library at Penn State University. The case remains unsolved, but the identity of her killer may exist in the pages of a book called “Murder In The Stacks: Penn State, Betsy Aardsma, and the Killer Who Got Away.” Featuring author David DeKok.
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“Murder In The Stacks: Penn State, Betsy Aardsma, and the Killer Who Got Away” by David DeKok
“Murder in the Stacks: 50 years later...
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“Murder In The Stacks: Penn State, Betsy Aardsma, and the Killer Who Got Away” by David DeKok
“Murder in the Stacks: 50 years later...
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June 23, 2021 • 27 mins
Something exciting is happening in the world of true crime. An organization called Uncovered is empowering everyday people to come together in the pursuit of justice. In this episode, we speak to Ashlee Fujawa and Rachael Rosselet about building a community of Citizen Detectives and a powerful new database of information for unsolved murders and missing persons cases.
Website:
https://uncovered.com/
Fundraiser:
https://www.indiegogo....
Website:
https://uncovered.com/
Fundraiser:
https://www.indiegogo....
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May 31, 2021 • 13 mins
In this bonus episode, author Phyllis Raybin Emert shares a few more memories from her time at Penn State University shortly after Betsy Aardsma was murdered in 1969.
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“Murder In The Stacks: Penn State, Betsy Aardsma, and the Killer Who Got Away” by David DeKok
“Murder in the Stacks: 50 years later, still no answers.” by Erin Hogge
https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/murder-in-the-stacks-50-years-later-still-...
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“Murder In The Stacks: Penn State, Betsy Aardsma, and the Killer Who Got Away” by David DeKok
“Murder in the Stacks: 50 years later, still no answers.” by Erin Hogge
https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/murder-in-the-stacks-50-years-later-still-...
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May 3, 2021 • 1 min
Crime Of Your Life is a true crime podcast where your host, Jacob Randall, tells stories about unsolved murders, obscure missing persons cases, and bizarre mysteries that often leave us with more questions than answers. Everybody has that one crime that they'll never forget...
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April 25, 2021 • 39 mins
Over 50 years have passed since a bright young woman named Betsy Aardsma was found murdered in the library at Penn State University. Her killer has never been brought to justice, and the mystery behind her death has become a legend. In this episode of Crime Of Your Life, we speak to a former student who remembers the crime. Featuring mystery author Phyllis Raybin Emert.
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“Murder In The Stacks: Penn State, Betsy Aa...
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“Murder In The Stacks: Penn State, Betsy Aa...
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April 1, 2021 • 1 min
Another person has gone missing in Arkansas. Once again, where are the details?
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https://morgannickfoundation.com/
(Morgan's Story, information by Colleen Nick.)
https://neverforgotten.ar.gov/home/details/412
(Missing person profile)
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https://morgannickfoundation.com/
(Morgan's Story, information by Colleen Nick.)
https://neverforgotten.ar.gov/home/details/412
(Missing person profile)
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March 1, 2021 • 27 mins
A young woman named Margie Ada Snead went missing in 1974. The story behind her case has also disappeared. But we only need a few additional details to piece together a new narrative. It's worth a try, isn't it?
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* Many of the following are included in previous episode
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/little-rock-man-still-missing-after-search-continues-for-10-days/91-76417ac7-991a-4cb1-b45e-f90e3e28bead
“Little...
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* Many of the following are included in previous episode
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/little-rock-man-still-missing-after-search-continues-for-10-days/91-76417ac7-991a-4cb1-b45e-f90e3e28bead
“Little...
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January 28, 2021 • 18 mins
Two men recently disappeared in Arkansas within the same two weeks, but the details are only available in one case. Every true crime podcaster knows the feeling of searching without a map...
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https://www.thv11.com/article/news/little-rock-man-still-missing-after-search-continues-for-10-days/91-76417ac7-991a-4cb1-b45e-f90e3e28bead
“Little Rock man still missing after running errands over a week ago” by Mercedes Mack...
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https://www.thv11.com/article/news/little-rock-man-still-missing-after-search-continues-for-10-days/91-76417ac7-991a-4cb1-b45e-f90e3e28bead
“Little Rock man still missing after running errands over a week ago” by Mercedes Mack...
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November 28, 2020 • 2 mins
Over 50 years have passed since a bright young woman named Betsy Aardsma was found murdered in the library at Penn State University. Her killer has never been brought to justice, and the mystery behind her death has become a legend. In an upcoming episode of Crime Of Your Life, we explore a timeline of the case and speak with a former student who remembers the crime. Featuring an interview with Phyllis Raybin Emert - published auth...
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October 30, 2020 • 17 mins
Strange and unsettling crimes seem to take place around Halloween. In this special episode, we examine the bizarre disappearances of domesticated black cats.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1999/10/27/locked-into-halloween/af2b8186-3b45-4e6c-b8d6-f16f1fff7ec6/
“Locked Into Halloween” by Michael Ruane
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/daily/oct99/cats27.htm
“Fears Prompt Shelters to Suspend Cat...
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1999/10/27/locked-into-halloween/af2b8186-3b45-4e6c-b8d6-f16f1fff7ec6/
“Locked Into Halloween” by Michael Ruane
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/daily/oct99/cats27.htm
“Fears Prompt Shelters to Suspend Cat...
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October 16, 2020 • 25 mins
In September of 1989, a man named Bennie Wint disappeared. For two decades, he was presumed dead. But the truth would reveal a tale of deception that no one could have expected.
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https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=6761530&page=1
“Man Turns Up Alive and Well Nearly 20 Years After Fake Drowning” by Sarah Netter
https://www.top5.com/man-gets-caught-faking/
“‘Drowned’” Man Confesses to Crime, Cops Don’t Buy His Story” b...
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https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=6761530&page=1
“Man Turns Up Alive and Well Nearly 20 Years After Fake Drowning” by Sarah Netter
https://www.top5.com/man-gets-caught-faking/
“‘Drowned’” Man Confesses to Crime, Cops Don’t Buy His Story” b...
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September 19, 2020 • 22 mins
In this follow up to "Who Killed Melissa Witt?" we take a look at other disturbing crimes that occurred in Arkansas around the same time the young woman was murdered.
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https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/21/larry-swearingen-execution-texas/
“Texas executed Larry Swearingen for a 1998 Texas slaying…” by Jolie McCullough
https://www.aymag.com/murder-mystery-mickey-mouse-killer-part-1/
“The Mickey Mouse Killer parts ...
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https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/21/larry-swearingen-execution-texas/
“Texas executed Larry Swearingen for a 1998 Texas slaying…” by Jolie McCullough
https://www.aymag.com/murder-mystery-mickey-mouse-killer-part-1/
“The Mickey Mouse Killer parts ...
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September 10, 2020 • 34 mins
In late 1994, a young woman was abducted in Arkansas. Weeks later, her body was discovered in the Ozark National Forest. Today, the identity of her killer is still a mystery.
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https://www.swtimes.com/entertainmentlife/20170129/documentary-tells-story-of-melissa-witt
“Documentary crew seeking information In Missy Witt abduction, death” by Scott Smith
Southwest Times Record - Archives
“Sketch drawn in Witt Case” by D...
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https://www.swtimes.com/entertainmentlife/20170129/documentary-tells-story-of-melissa-witt
“Documentary crew seeking information In Missy Witt abduction, death” by Scott Smith
Southwest Times Record - Archives
“Sketch drawn in Witt Case” by D...
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