Episodes

  • True Crime Inside My Mind

    True Crime Inside My Mind
    Aug 31 2021
    A message from show creator Jacob Randall.
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    7 mins
  • Looking for Linda Lou Bean

    Looking for Linda Lou Bean
    Jul 31 2021
    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 Department of Public Safety

    https://www.publicpolicerecord.com/arkansas/hotspringsnationalpark-jail/Hentsch_Joseph/1033-15
    “Hot Springs National Park Arrest Records for Inmate Joseph Steven Hentsch”

    http://arkansas911news.com/sheriffs-lock-1222016-garland-county/
    SHERIFF’S LOCK-UP (12/2/2016) – GARLAND COUNTY (Arkansas)

    https://swarkansasnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2016-05-04.pdf
    “SEARCH CONTINUES FOR BEAN Arkansas State Police lead investigation” by Heather Grabin

    https://rosterhome.blogspot.com/2016/08/arkansas-court-cases-filed-april-3-2015.html
    Arkansas Court Cases, Filed April 3, 2015

    https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/silver-alert-delight-arkansas/
    Silver Alert: Delight, Arkansas

    https://www.swarkansasnews.com/2016/05/amity-woman-71-still-missing-boyfriend-still-in-jail/
    “Amity woman, 71, still missing; boyfriend still in jail” by Nashville News Leader

    http://www.magnoliareporter.com/news_and_business/regional_news/article_d517c3e4-098d-11e6-88f8-a7f7ef07d4eb.html
    “Silver Alert" out for missing Pike County woman”
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    13 mins
  • The Silent Killing of Betsy Aardsma - Part 2

    The Silent Killing of Betsy Aardsma - Part 2
    Jun 30 2021
    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, still no answers.” by Erin Hogge
    https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/murder-in-the-stacks-50-years-later-still-no-answers/article_b6280ed6-1a18-11ea-a966-2b1ac6ebcdcb.html

    "2 Authors peg lancaster native as mystery murderer of 19 year old...Betsy Aardsma"
    https://lancasteronline.com/news/2-authors-peg-lancaster-native-as-mystery-murderer-of-19-year-old-penn-state-student/article_8f21c2e9-fbfc-5e28-aa5b-f93e046975bc.html

    "Author David DeKok discusses Penn State's infamous 'Murder in the Stacks': A live chat recap" by Gary Dwight Miller
    https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2014/08/author_david_dekok_a_live_chat.html

    "‘Murder in the Stacks’: 45-year-old Betsy Aardsma case intrigues author David DeKok" by Jason Klose
    https://www.centredaily.com/living/article42872370.html

    "Author, talking in Emmaus, talks about who murdered Betsey at Penn State" by Margie Peterson
    https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-murder-stacks-penn-state-dave-dekok-2-20150413-story.html

    "The West Michigan Woman At The Heart Of..." by Eric Meier
    https://k1025.com/betsy-aardsma/

    "MYSTERY KILLING The chilling unsolved murder of Betsy Aardsma who was butchered in her university library… and the two main suspects have never been tracked down" by Lauren Windlehttps://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4514592/chilling-unsolved-murder-betsy-aardsma/
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    26 mins
  • A Conversation with Uncovered

    A Conversation with Uncovered
    Jun 23 2021
    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.com/projects/uncovered-a-cold-case-platform/x/26951544#/
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    27 mins
  • Bonus: Tales From Atherton Hall

    Bonus: Tales From Atherton Hall
    May 31 2021
    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-no-answers/article_b6280ed6-1a18-11ea-a966-2b1ac6ebcdcb.html

    "2 Authors peg lancaster native as mystery murderer of 19 year old...Betsy Aardsma"
    https://lancasteronline.com/news/2-authors-peg-lancaster-native-as-mystery-murderer-of-19-year-old-penn-state-student/article_8f21c2e9-fbfc-5e28-aa5b-f93e046975bc.html

    "Author David DeKok discusses Penn State's infamous 'Murder in the Stacks': A live chat recap" by Gary Dwight Miller
    https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2014/08/author_david_dekok_a_live_chat.html

    "‘Murder in the Stacks’: 45-year-old Betsy Aardsma case intrigues author David DeKok" by Jason Klose
    https://www.centredaily.com/living/article42872370.html

    "Author, talking in Emmaus, talks about who murdered Betsey at Penn State" by Margie Peterson
    https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-murder-stacks-penn-state-dave-dekok-2-20150413-story.html

    "The West Michigan Woman At The Heart Of..." by Eric Meier
    https://k1025.com/betsy-aardsma/

    "MYSTERY KILLING The chilling unsolved murder of Betsy Aardsma who was butchered in her university library… and the two main suspects have never been tracked down" by Lauren Windlehttps://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4514592/chilling-unsolved-murder-betsy-aardsma/
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    14 mins
  • Trailer: Crime Of Your Life

    Trailer: Crime Of Your Life
    May 3 2021
    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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    1 min
  • The Silent Killing of Betsy Aardsma - Part 1

    The Silent Killing of Betsy Aardsma - Part 1
    Apr 25 2021
    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 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-no-answers/article_b6280ed6-1a18-11ea-a966-2b1ac6ebcdcb.html

    "2 Authors peg lancaster native as mystery murderer of 19 year old...Betsy Aardsma"
    https://lancasteronline.com/news/2-authors-peg-lancaster-native-as-mystery-murderer-of-19-year-old-penn-state-student/article_8f21c2e9-fbfc-5e28-aa5b-f93e046975bc.html

    "Author David DeKok discusses Penn State's infamous 'Murder in the Stacks': A live chat recap" by Gary Dwight Miller
    https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2014/08/author_david_dekok_a_live_chat.html

    "‘Murder in the Stacks’: 45-year-old Betsy Aardsma case intrigues author David DeKok" by Jason Klose
    https://www.centredaily.com/living/article42872370.html

    "Author, talking in Emmaus, talks about who murdered Betsey at Penn State" by Margie Peterson
    https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-murder-stacks-penn-state-dave-dekok-2-20150413-story.html

    "The West Michigan Woman At The Heart Of..." by Eric Meier
    https://k1025.com/betsy-aardsma/

    "MYSTERY KILLING The chilling unsolved murder of Betsy Aardsma who was butchered in her university library… and the two main suspects have never been tracked down" by Lauren Windlehttps://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4514592/chilling-unsolved-murder-betsy-aardsma/
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    39 mins
  • Where is Israel Jerrel Aaron?

    Where is Israel Jerrel Aaron?
    Apr 1 2021
    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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    2 mins