** We are releasing a past patreon episode in place of a new episode as promised. Pray for us as we are deep in the newborn trenches**
The crimes of the man who was given the moniker of Mr. Cruel have been emblazoned in the minds of the residents of the greater Melbourne area for almost four decades now. We do not know if the man who inflicted so much pain into the lives of so many will ever be caught, but we do know the hunt for him will never stop.
Sources
https://melbinmarvels.com/2021/01/26/mr-cruel-serial-rapist-and-murderer-overview-of-case/
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mr-cruels-victim-sharon-wills-wants-closure-after-childhood-abduction/news-story/5a7d31b10436dc70b8d47ccb4810a4fe
https://melbinmarvels.com/2021/09/04/the-abduction-of-sharon-wills/
https://www.google.com/search?q=sunrise+on+december+27+1988+ringwood+austalia&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS789US789&oq=sunrise+on+december+27+1988+ringwood+austalia&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i10.17560j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mr-cruel
https://melbinmarvels.com/2021/02/24/mr-cruel-2-the-lower-plenty-attack/
https://melbinmarvels.com/2022/01/20/the-abduction-of-nicola-lynas
https://www.newspapers.com/image/120653574/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/22082407/
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8c5f843543b740bc96d972e9519ea122
https://whoismrcruel.com/suspects/
Mr. Cruel | The Mystery Murderer of Melbourne (Phyllis Chan’s plea is the first clip in doc.)
Hunting Mr. Cruel
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Episode 201: Richard Carno | Untold Devastation
During a bitterly cold day on January 30, 2002 a man was witnessed by multiple people running for his life while his hands were restrained with duct tape. Unfortunately, no one called the police. The following day he was found murdered in a car on the busy Las Vegas Blvd. Join me as I tell John just what happened to Richard Carno.
Sources:
https://www.newspapers.com/image/150826370/?match=1&terms=richard%20carno
https://www.sevenhillsbi.com/about/las-vegas-community-resources/vegas-suicide-rates/#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20in%202008%2C%20National,higher%20than%20for%20those%20who
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2004/jan/22/siblings-facing-off-against-each-other-in-murder-t/
Access to local newspapers through Newspapers.com
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Episode 200: The Eastside Killer | Part II
In the summer of 1990 the bar scene of Bellevue Washington was being stalked by a sadistic killer. Join me for part two of our two part episode as I tell John how this monster was caught.
Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/washington/supreme-court/1994/60673-1-1.html
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8158272_The_Rarity_of_Unusal_Dispositions_of_Victim_Bodies_Staging_and_Posing
https://www.newspapers.com/image/738777312/?match=1&terms=Mary%20Ann%20Pohlreich
The News Tribune, Article by Michael Gilbert dated 1/10/1991 accessed through Newspapers.com
The News Tribune, Article by the Associated Press 10/14/94 accessed through Newspapers.com
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Episode 200: The Eastside Killer | Part I
In the summer of 1990 the bar scene of Bellevue Washington was being stalked by a sadistic killer. Join me for part one of our two part episode as I tell John just what this monster did. (Part two will be released on Tuesday).
Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/washington/supreme-court/1994/60673-1-1.html
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8158272_The_Rarity_of_Unusal_Dispositions_of_Victim_Bodies_Staging_and_Posing
https://www.newspapers.com/image/738777312/?match=1&terms=Mary%20Ann%20Pohlreich
The News Tribune, Article by Micheal Gilbert dated 1/10/1991 accessed through Newspapers.com
The News Tribune, Article by the Associated Press 10/14/94 accessed through Newspapers.com
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Episode 199: Joseph Smedley | Beneath the Blood Moon
In late September of 2015 Joseph Smedley was reported missing from the off campus house he shared with his fraternity brothers. The investigation that will follow will make you question everything except for the dedication and commitment his sister had to get answers for her little brother.
Sources:
Walnut street and 7th location
Distance from walnut and 7th to Griffy Lake
Distance from Griffy Lake to Old State Rd 37
https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/in-depth/news/crime/2022/11/08/iu-students-body-found-in-lake-2015-coverage-of-joseph-smedleys-death/69626638007/
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-mystery/an-indiana-family-still-wants-answers-in-a-young-mans-mysterious-death
https://gordie.studenthealth.virginia.edu/learn/hazing-education/alcohol-hazing#:~:text=Since%20January%202000%2C%20over%20100,substance%20use%2C%20nearly%20always%20alcohol.
http://www.hazemovie.com/
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/iu-president-issues-statement-on-student-deaths
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-mystery/an-indiana-family-still-wants-answers-in-a-young-mans-mysterious-death
Access to local and nationwide newspapers through Newspapers.com
Join married couple Kay and John as they cover some of the lesser known true crime cases. In this bi-weekly podcast, Kay presents the case to both the audience and John at the same time, so they can react together. We pride ourselves on the research we conduct and the respect we show to victims. We hope you enjoy!