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Lori Wheeler

Amateur Investigator

A weekly True Crime and News podcast
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Amateur Investigator

Lori Wheeler

Amateur Investigator

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Amateur Investigator

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Elizabeth Short's murder just shy of 80 years ago has been one that most people in the true crime world know well.  It is a case that we find intriguing and mysterious.  With well over 17 suspects in her traumatic murder the case still remains
We all overthink from time to time.  That's a normal part of life.  Its when the overthinking takes you over and keeps you from doing things is when it becomes an issue.  This is often linked to perfectionism. Obsessive thinking is a bit differ
In the 1930's in the Cleveland Ohio area an unidentified serial killer was at large.  During the Depression era in the Kingsbury Run shanty town known for bars and brothels, there were 12 torso's found in a three year span.   Eliot Ness who is
In the 1930's in the Cleveland Ohio area an unidentified serial killer was at large.  During the Depression era in the Kingsbury Run shanty town known for bars and brothels, there were 12 torso's found in a three year span.   Eliot Ness who is
1967-1980 in New York and New Jersey, there was a serial killer who would torture his victims and eventually dismember them.  Richard Cottingham was a husband, father and loyal employee at Blue Cross Blue Shield.  He was known to have a fetish
From May-July 1984 Alton Colman & Debra Brown went on a murder spree that lasted 54 days.  They earned the moniker "The Black Bonnie & Clyde" and traveled through Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana and their home state of Illinois. When the spree was ove
On Thanksgiving Eve 2018 Pastor Chris Gattis shot and killed his wife, setp daughter and her boyfriend.  Tensions had been high for over 48 hours.  The neighbors and co-workers were shocked as Chris was known to be a great neighbor and friend.
Chad and Lori Daybell are both facing criminal charges in connection to the deaths of 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan. The children's bodies were found buried on the Chad Daybell's Idaho property after a nationwide sear
On Septemebr 13th 2004 Charlie Brandt killed is wife, neice and then himself.  While many people were shocked that Charlie could have done something so unthinkable, his sister held a dark family secret. While this dark secret was kept quiet, Ch
In the morning hours of October 31st 2010 a family would be murdered.  They would be found later that day by their youngest son after he was concerned that his mother still had not gotten out of bed at 1:30pm. Could it have been a robbery or ra
Known as the Vampire, Werewolf and butcher of Hanover Germany. Fritz Haarmann murdered 70 + boys ranging between 10-18 years old in the years of 1918 through 1924,   He was convited of murdering 22-24 of his victims. He had a lover during that
On February 19th 2013 Elisa Lam was found floating in a water tank on the roof of the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles.  Her death was ruled an accidental drowning, but was this something far more sinister or paranormal?  
When you fall in love the progression of the relationship is often marriage and a family.  If you have a traditional wedding, the vows state "till death do us part". We are hoepful that it will be many many years before that vow is fulfilled. 8
On July 31st 1981 33 year old Pedro Lopez plead guilty to killing 57 girls throughout Columbia, Equador and Peru.  He claimed to have killed over 300 girls.  The victims age range was 8-12.   The laws of Equador during that time only allowed fo
On July 31st 1981 33 year old Pedro Lopez plead guilty to killing 57 girls throughout Columbia, Equador and Peru.  He claimed to have killed over 300 girls.  The victims age range was 8-12.   The laws of Equador during that time only allowed fo
On the evening of June 4th 1983 a family and a family friend were brutally murdered.  There would have been 5 victims but Josh Ryen (age 8 ) by a miracle survived.   Josh told authorites with what recollection he had that there were three attac
On the evening of June 4th 1983 a family and a family friend were brutally murdered.  There would have been 5 victims but Josh Ryen (age 8 ) by a miracle survived.   Josh told authorites with what recollection he had that there were three attac
Gerald Stano was born to a young suspected prostitute.  It was believed that he was neglected as soon as he was born due to his mother needing to work.   He was adopted by a great family but that wasn't enough to curtail his desire to murder.  
September 1978 - November 1980 Gerald and Charlene Gallego would lure, kidnap, rape and murder teenage girls (With the exception of one) on the request for sex slaves by Gerald.  Their last victims were the catalyst to uncovering the victims th
Manchester England....  July 1963 through October 1965, Ian Brady and Myra Hinley worked together to murder 5 kids ranging from age 10-17.   Myra would go on to say that it was Ian and his controlling and violent ways is what made her go along
In the year of 1974 John Paul Knowles went on a killing spree beleived to be triggered when his fiance broke it off with him after a psychic warned her of a dangerous man coming into her life.   Unlike most serial killers, Knowles killed childr
In this episode, we bring you updates and criminal news.  We also have a few stories on stupid crimes and criminals.  We really enjoyed doing this episode.  If you would like to hear more of this type of content from us, please comment on the F
Elizabeth Bathory according to Guiness Book Of World Records holds the title of most people murdered at 650 + victims.  This is heavily debated as the crimes were from 1590-1610.  All the information we have on these cases are from some writing
Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris met in a mens reform prison and soon found they shared the love of sexual control and torture.  When they both got out of reform prison, the plan they spent years  planning would soon become a reality. While all
Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris met in a mens reform prison and soon found they shared the love of sexual control and torture.  When they both got out of reform prison, the plan they spent years  planning would soon become a reality. While all
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