In the conclusion of the mini season of Don't Talk to Strangers we cover the delayed arrest of the perpetrators, their trials and the distressing information learned by Jennifer's mother during court proceedings. #Murder #Michigan See omnystudi

Episode 1

Dec 21st, 2019 32m 8s

The charming community of Milford Michigan has seen more than its fair share of tragedy and violence. This mini-season of Don't Talk to Strangers explores a double homicide from the summer of 1995. #Murder #Michigan See omnystudio.com/listen

Finale

Oct 19th, 2019 12m 30s

A somber yet optimistic conclusion to season one. -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host Lisa Strawn, editor/producer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Today in True Crime

Aug 21st, 2019 17m 3s

As a special treat for listeners, this is a special preview episode of Today in True Crime, a DAILY true crime podcast created by Parcast featuring a crime that occurred on this date in history.Subscribe by searching for Today in True Crime i

Where is my perp walk?

Aug 3rd, 2019 58m 19s

Nina and fellow researcher Andy Berthiaume discuss the patterns and problems in the Oakland County child murders based on information found in this document. (Note: this is a 250 page PDF. Specific page numbers are mentioned in the episode) Doc

No One to Guide Him

Jun 12th, 2019 28m 37s

September 1, 1978, 23 year old James Lossing of Mt Clemens commits an unspeakable crime against a child. Macomb County officials were asking - Could Lossing be the long sought after Oakland County Child Killer? ---------------------------------

No Apparent Motive

May 14th, 2019 27m 2s

In September 1977, Birmingham Michigan has it's third murder in less than two years. Authorities are quick to point out that this murder "was not related to the Oakland County Child Killer" Who murdered art dealer and reverend John McKinney? H

Episode 9 - Stakeout

Apr 19th, 2019 32m 13s

The final chapter of Timothy King's abduction and murder. https://catherinebroad.blog/2013/12/03/act-of-kindness/ (the track suit) https://catherinebroad.blog/2018/07/15/more-from-2009/. (Dead or institutionalized) Additional Music provided

Episode 8 - The Ring

Mar 20th, 2019 32m 24s

In 1976 law enforcement in Michigan uncovered a pedophile ring operating on North Fox Island, a privately owned property in Lake Michigan. Operating under the name “Brother Paul’s Children’s Mission” activities on North Fox Island allowed wealt

Bonus

Bonus - J. Reuben Appelman - Children of the Snow

Feb 27th, 2019 27m 27s

Interview with J. Reuben Appelman, author of "The Kill Jar" and host of ID channel show Children of the Snow, both about his search for information on the Oakland County Child Killer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 7 - The Blue Gremlin

Feb 22nd, 2019 34m 6s

Publications about the death of 11 year old Timothy King prominently featured the fact that the suspect was driving a blue Gremlin. Nina talks to Tim's brother, Chris King, about the accuracy, origination, and importance of this detail. -------

Episode 6 - Valerie Bishop

Jan 30th, 2019 29m 27s

On February 2, 1977 10 year old Valerie Bishop was beaten, raped, murdered and left in the snow next to an abandoned house. While an arrest was made, the charges were dismissed. Despite her murder happening in the middle of the Oakland County C

Episode 5 - Kristine Mihelich

Jan 17th, 2019 51m 37s

On January 2, 1977 10 year old Kristine Mihelich stopped by Hartfield Bowling lanes before heading to 7-11 where she purchased a magazine, some candy and a drink. Then Kristine disappeared. -------------------------------------------- Credits:

Episode 4 - Jill Robinson

Dec 12th, 2018 44m 57s

This is the mid-season finale of Don't Talk to Strangers. The Robinson family thought leaving Detroit for the suburbs would keep them safe. Not long after the move Jill Robinson begins having nightmares, horrific dreams of being shot. Until day

Episode 3 - Jane Allan

Nov 28th, 2018 30m 51s

In the summer of 1976, 13 year old Jane Allan is abducted. Local media reports on her as a runaway who met an unfortunate end, but Jane had not run away when she was abducted. Local media used Jane's history as a former runaway and her tragic d

Episode 2 - Mark Stebbins

Nov 14th, 2018 31m 10s

Episode two explores the disappearance and murder of 12-year-old Mark Stebbins from Ferndale. He was last seen near Nine Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. His body would be left in a public area near the side of 10 Mile Road in Southfield. While h

Episode 1 - The Babysitter Murders

Oct 31st, 2018 40m

The “Babysitter Murders” is a series of three murders, one in Wayne County, one in Macomb County and one in Oakland County. Two of the victims were babysitting young children when they were assaulted and murdered. Law enforcement would go on to

Trailer

Introducing Don't Talk to Strangers

Oct 27th, 2018 57s

Introducing Don't Talk to Strangers - a long form podcast about the Oakland County child murders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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