Best John Rutledge Podcasts (2025)

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INFAMOUS: The Westside Park Murders 47:15

22h ago47:15

47:15

In September of 1985, two teenagers drove into Westside Park but, tragically, never left the park alive. The police have spent decades trying to hunt down their killer. If you know anything about the murders of Ethan Dixon and Kimberly Dowell, please contact the Muncie police department at 765-747-4867. You can also contact them anonymously through…

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MURDERED: Solomon Robinson 39:01

8d ago39:01

39:01

A young soldier, home on leave, should have been safe in his own neighborhood. Instead, 19-year-old Solomon Robinson was murdered in a park full of people — but no one has ever come forward to say what really happened. Decades later, his family is still searching for justice, and detectives are hoping someone will finally break the silence. The FBI…

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MURDERED: The Feeney Family 1:05:24

15d ago1:05:24

1:05:24

When the family of a beloved high school teacher is brutally killed, investigators race to make sense of a chaotic crime scene that defies simple explanation. They find themselves asking: was the whole thing staged? And if so, who staged it and why? We highly recommend listening to season 2 Anne Roderique-Jones’ podcast, Ozarks True Crime. You can …

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MURDERED: Charlotte Grabbe 45:20

22d ago45:20

45:20

After a woman goes missing, it’s up to law enforcement and her children to make sure justice is served. But listen closely, because we think there might be more crimes out there connected to this case that are yet to be solved… If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, you are not alone. You can call the National Domestic Vi…

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INFAMOUS: The Death of John O'Keefe & The Trial of Karen Read 1:39:30

29d ago1:39:30

1:39:30

John O’Keefe, a 16-year veteran of the Boston Police Department, died of blunt force trauma and hypothermia on January 29, 2022, after being found on a fellow Boston Police Officer’s front lawn during a blizzard. His girlfriend, Karen Read, is charged with allegedly backing into John with her SUV, and leaving him to die in the cold after a night of…

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IDENTIFIED: Midtown Jane Doe 48:00

1M ago48:00

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In 2003, construction workers in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, discovered a concrete tomb hidden in the basement of a run-down building. Inside were the remains of a young woman, hogtied with pantyhose and electrical cords, this gruesome scene was more than shocking—it was deeply calculated. It took more than two decades for investigators to identify h…

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INFAMOUS: Indiana Dunes Disappearances 43:57

1M ago43:57

43:57

In the summer of 1966, three young women head to the beaches of Lake Michigan and are never seen again, setting off a mystery that remains unsolved to this day. If you have any information about the disappearances of Patricia Blough, Ann Miller, and Renee Bruhl, please contact the Indiana State Police tip line at 317-232-8248, or the Westchester Po…

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MURDERED: Dana Ireland 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

On Christmas Eve in 1991, Dana Ireland is found tucked away in a secluded, hard to get to area of the Hawaiian subdivision Vacationland, barely clinging to life. When she finally arrives at a Hilo hospital, the damage is too severe and they declare Dana dead at 12:25am on Christmas morning. In 2023, the audiochuck team set out to tell you the story…

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INFAMOUS: Lovers' Lane Murders 36:09

2M ago36:09

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When what should have been a carefree date goes horribly wrong, the city of Houston realizes there’s a monster in their midst. Will they be caught in time? If you have any information about the murders of Cheryl Henry & Andy Atkinson in Houston in 1990, please call the Houston Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). In honor of Andy & Chery…

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MURDERED: Helen Betty Osborne 47:26

2M ago47:26

47:26

The discovery of 19-year-old Helen Betty Osborne’s body should have outraged the residents of The Pas, Manitoba. Yet, the truth of what happened to her, and who killed her, would remain an open secret for years. But, like all secrets, what happened that night eventually came to light – and upended over a decade of sinister silence. There is a memor…

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UPDATE: Asha Degree 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

When nine-year-old Asha Degree vanished on Valentine’s Day in 2000, it devastated her family and small town of Shelby, North Carolina. After years of little to no new information, the case has broken wide open and authorities may be closer than ever to solving what they are now saying is a murder. Ashley and Brit originally covered Asha’s case for …

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WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 2 50:35

2M ago50:35

50:35

In 2021, we set out to cover the case of Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old Indigenous woman who was murdered in Wisconsin in the ‘80s. But while we were in the field, we uncovered a disturbing pattern of murders with similarities to Rhys’ that were just too blatant to ignore. So, we spent the next three years working with local and federal law enforcement …

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UPDATE: Beaumont Children 1:09:18

2M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont disappeared nearly 60 years ago without a trace. On February 22, 2025, a third and final dig at a location of interest might give answers to a family who’s been waiting for over half a century. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please vis…

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WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 1 50:09

2M ago50:09

50:09

In 2021, we set out to cover the case of Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old indigenous woman who was murdered in Wisconsin in the ‘80s. But while we were in the field, we uncovered a disturbing pattern of murders with similarities to Rhys’ that were just too blatant to ignore. So, we spent the next three years working with local and federal law enforcement …

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MURDERED: Marcus Rutledge 46:23

3M ago46:23

46:23

A young father moves to Nashville chasing his college dreams, but in June 1998, 23-year-old Marcus Rutledge vanishes after taking his daughter to daycare. His disappearance reveals a life filled with secrets...and even after the discovery of his skull, his family is left wondering if they'll ever know what really happened. If you have any informati…

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MISSING: Randy Leach 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

For over 36 years, the people of Linwood, Kansas, have been asking the same question… what happened to Randy Leach? If you know anything about the disappearance of Randy Leach on April 15, 1988, in Linwood, KS, or may have seen his car, a 1985 Dodge 600 sedan with Kansas plate LVJ8721, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-572-…

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MURDERED: Elizabeth Barraza 54:09

3M ago54:09

54:09

Elizabeth Barraza was 29 when she was gunned down in her driveway in Tomball, Texas, while setting up for a garage sale. The murder was so calculated and shocking, police were certain they'd catch her killer within hours. But years later, the case is still unsolved. And her family’s hoping that someone can help bring them the justice they've been d…

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INFAMOUS: Highway 20 43:57

4M ago43:57

43:57

Over several decades, women and girls have encountered a monster whose full reign of terror might not even be fully known. He hunted his own backyard, the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, and there could be victims out there that have yet to be discovered. If you have any information about John Ackroyd, or any of the cases discussed in this epi…

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SURVIVED: Dianna D'Aiello 54:33

4M ago54:33

54:33

When a pregnant woman is found brutally beaten in her apartment, the race is on to find out whether she’s a serial killer’s latest target – or if her attacker is hiding in plain sight. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. Resources are available a…

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MURDERED: Lesly Palacio from Las Vegas 33:21

4M ago33:21

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This episode was originally released in September 2024, exclusively in the Crime Junkie Fan Club, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year. And now you know why... we’re going on tour! Get your tickets now at crimejunkiepodcast.com! <3 When a Vegas woman doesn’t come home …

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INFAMOUS: The Jeff Davis 8 54:49

4M ago54:49

54:49

Between 2005 and 2008, eight women are killed in and around the small town of Jennings, Louisiana. Rumors of a serial killer on the loose are met with apathy by local law enforcement, possibly due to the corruption that’s broken the trust between the public and the forces meant to protect them. Over a decade later, the question still remains: who k…

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MURDERED: Aaron Taylor from Phoenix 43:25

4M ago43:25

43:25

This episode was originally released in January 2023, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year. And now you know why... we’re going on tour! Get your tickets now at crimejunkiepodcast.com! <3 Aaron Taylor was 36 and experiencing homelessness when he was lit on fire on Chri…

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MURDERED: Robin Benedict 1:12:08

4M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

A discovery in a rest stop trash can leads police to suspect a young artist and sex worker has been brutally murdered by someone close to her. But without a body, will she ever get the justice she deserves? If you have any information on the disappearance of Robin Benedict in 1983 in Massachusetts, please contact the Massachusetts State Police at 5…

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MURDERED: Karina Holmer in Boston 31:53

4M ago31:53

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This episode was originally released in January 2018 and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year. And now you know why... we’re going on tour! Get your tickets now at crimejunkiepodcast.com! <3 In 1996, Boston saw one of the most brutal and now notorious murders of their city…

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MURDERED: Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca 47:33

4M ago47:33

47:33

When Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca, a young mother on the brink of a new beginning, is found murdered just weeks after she vanished, the search for answers unravels a web of her boyfriend’s lies and manipulation. If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, you are not alone. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-80…

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INFAMOUS: The Preppy Murder in New York 45:34

5M ago45:34

45:34

This episode was originally released in October 2019, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year.. for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 When Jennif…

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INFAMOUS: The Lake Waco Murders Part 2 57:54

5M ago57:54

57:54

A community demands answers when three teenagers are found brutally slain in a scenic lakeside park, and it breathes a collective sigh of relief as righteous local lawmen quickly zero in on the perpetrators. But when the dust finally settles, many are forced to ask: who pays the price when ego eclipses justice? This is Part 2 of 2. Make sure to lis…

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Joyce Chiang in Fairfax 37:06

5M ago37:06

37:06

This episode was originally released in Septemebr 2021, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year... for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 One woma…

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INFAMOUS: The Lake Waco Murders Part 1 57:52

5M ago57:52

57:52

A community demands answers when three teenagers are found brutally slain in a scenic lakeside park, and it breathes a collective sigh of relief as righteous local lawmen quickly zero in on the perpetrators. But when the dust finally settles, many are forced to ask: who pays the price when ego eclipses justice? This is Part 1 of 2. Want to listen t…

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MISSING: Brian Wehrle from Atlanta 46:58

5M ago46:58

46:58

This episode was originally released in May 2023, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year.. for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 Brian Wehrle va…

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MURDERED: JonBenét Ramsey 3:23:38

5M ago3:23:38

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The morning after Christmas Day 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was reported missing... only for her body to be discovered hours later in her family’s home. Nearly three decades later, the questions remain: What really happened that night? Who is responsible for her death? And why has this case gone unsolved for so long? For years, Ashley Flower…

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INFAMOUS: The Todt Family from Orlando 1:08:50

5M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

This episode was originally released in June 2023, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year... for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 When police a…

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MURDERED: Lyric Cook-Morrissey & Elizabeth Collins 53:19

5M ago53:19

53:19

When two young cousins go out for a bike ride and never come home, a community has to ask: is a predator living among them? If you have any information about the disappearance and murders of Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins in 2012 in Iowa, please email any tips to [email protected], or text 274637 and include the word “…

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MURDERED: Nathaniel Jones 40:30

5M ago40:30

40:30

Investigative journalist Delia D'Ambra is back with Season 7 of CounterClock, The Murder of Nathaniel Jones. When 61-year-old widower Nathaniel Jones was found brutally beaten to death and bound with tape inside his home’s carport on November 15, 2002, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, his loved ones and the community were devastated by the sensele…

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CAPTURED: Hammer Killer in Denver 44:46

6M ago44:46

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This episode was originally released in September 2021, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year... for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 In the 1…

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MURDERED: Malvina Krutz 57:02

6M ago57:02

57:02

When a young woman is found brutally murdered in her Indianapolis home in 1958, police start pointing fingers at everyone that’s been in and out of the house. But for every twist and turn and decade that has passed, there’s still so many questions around who killed Malvina. If you have any information about the murder of Malvina Krutz in Indianapol…

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SERIAL KILLER: The Hillside Strangler from Los Angeles 46:08

6M ago46:08

46:08

This episode was originally released in August 2019, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year... for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 Between Oct…

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MURDERED: Roger "Fred" Farmer 42:29

6M ago42:29

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As soon as Roger “Fred” Farmer’s family realizes they haven’t seen him in a few weeks, they suspect the worst. Despite all the breadcrumbs leading to one person, it takes time to piece the events of his disappearance together… and even longer to bring him justice. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations.…

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WANTED: Justice for Hassani Campbell and Tianna Kirchner from Everett 35:09

6M ago35:09

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This episode was originally released in November 2022, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year.. for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 Five-year-…

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INFAMOUS: The Bricca Family 1:08:40

6M ago1:08:40

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When the Bricca family is found murdered in their home, rumors and speculation follow every turn of the investigation. Although a suspect seems clear from the start, a lack of evidence and closure leaves Cincinnati residents on edge through the mid-late 60s. For even more detail on this case, check out JT Townsend’s book, Summer’s Almost Gone: The …

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Anna Kendrick is CJAF! 52:28

6M ago52:28

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On today's episode of CJAF, Ashley sits down with actor, director, and producer Anna Kendrick. To see this conversation on video, please visit the Crime Junkie YouTube channel! Watch Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut in Woman of the Hour on Netflix! Please visit RAINN and The National Center for Victims of Crime for more information on their incred…

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MURDERED: Deanna Cook from Dallas 38:24

6M ago38:24

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This episode was originally released in October 2023, aand is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year... for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 When 32-y…

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Elfrieda Knaak 57:06

6M ago57:06

57:06

In 1928, a 30-year-old woman is found barely alive, burned beyond recognition, in a basement of a small-town local police station… and her chilling last words and the bizarre circumstances of her death are just as mysterious now as they were a century ago. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a f…

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WANTED: Yogurt Shop Killer in Austin 48:30

6M ago48:30

48:30

This episode was originally released in February 2019, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year... for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 In the ea…

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ANNOUNCING: Park Predators Weekly! 46:59

7M ago46:59

46:59

Park Predators is back and Delia D’Ambra is staying in the parks all year long, making Park Predators now a WEEKLY audiochuck podcast with new episodes every Tuesday! When a decomposed body turns up in the desert in June 2018, law enforcement in California work to ID the victim. The web of secrets, sex and lies that unfold reveal a grim picture of …

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MURDERED: Jessica Chambers 59:49

7M ago59:49

59:49

When first responders made their way out to a rural road in Mississippi in 2014, the last thing they expected to find was a young woman burned from head to toe… but still alive. Despite the 19-year-old’s courageous fight, she died from her injuries, and over 10 years later, her loved ones are still fighting for Justice for Jessica. Click HERE to vi…

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Bethany Deaton from Kansas City 53:02

7M ago53:02

53:02

This episode was originally released in June 2024, exclusively in the Crime Junkie Fan Club, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year.. for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to …

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Debanhi Escobar 47:57

7M ago47:57

47:57

When a young woman disappears after being left alone on a highway, the search for her whereabouts and the resulting aftermath causes a public outcry in her home country of Mexico. Click HERE to view the surveillance footage of Debanhi the night she disappeared. If you know anything about the death of Debanhi Escobar in April of 2022 in Nuevo León, …

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MURDERED: Ada Haradine 20:07

7M ago20:07

20:07

Our card this season is Ada Haradine, the 3 of Clubs from Indiana. "The Deck Investigates" returns with Season 2, delving deep into the perplexing case of Ada Haradine, a 40-year-old mother of two who vanished without a trace from her Elkhart, Indiana home on a seemingly ordinary Wednesday afternoon in May 1985. Over 14 gripping episodes, we'll met…

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INFAMOUS: The Lipstick Killer from Chicago 44:27

7M ago44:27

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This episode was originally released in April 2020, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year.. for good reason! ;) We highly recommend you listen to each episode and follow us on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast so you're the first to know what's coming next! <3 A young Chica…

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