The Murder In My Family

Beloved choir director, Kathy Blair was murdered in her Austin, TX home in December, 2014 by a burglar. Police followed the clues in the case to the right suspects. It took 3 trials, and 4 years for Kathy's family to finally get justice. Kathy's sister, Kirsten discusses that long process. Support this podcast via Patreon Support this podcast via Paypal

65 Year Old recent retiree, and Military veteran, Jack L. Robinson was stabbed to death in Columbia, SC in August, 1996. Despite multiple people witnessing the attack on Jack, his case remains unsolved. His Daughter Tammy discusses her Father's puzzling case, and her efforts to see it solved. Visit Jack L. Robinson's Facebook Page for more information Visit The Murder in My Family Homepage for more information about the show, and the cases that are covered on it. If you would like to make a donation to the podcast, it's appreciated, and you can do so via Patreon or Paypal.

This episode is about Donna Jean Awcock, a 17 year-old girl who was beaten, raped, and strangled in London, Ontario Canada in October, 1983 after a night of babysitting. Her case remains unsolved. Donna's sister Tammy is the guest in this episode, and she discusses her sister's case, and her efforts to see it solved. To learn more about Donna & her case, please visit: Justice For Donna Jean Awcock Facebook Page If you have information about this case, please report it to the London, Ontario Canada police department To support this podcast via one-time or ongoing donations, you can do so via Patreon Or Paypal To learn more about the cases discussed on this podcast, please visit Themurderinmyfamily.com Please support this podcast by taking this brief survey

Katelynn Gonzalez-Hamilton was just two and a half months old when she was beaten to death in California in 2003. This sad and heartbreaking case may be difficult to listen to, but to not remember the Katelynns of the world does them a disservice. The man that killed this beautiful baby had the very real chance of getting out of prison after only 15 years. Katelynn's mom Jessica is the guest in this episode, and she shares details of Katelynn's short life and tragic death, and she discusses her efforts to keep Katelynn's killer in prison. Justice for Katelynn Gonzalez-Hamilton Facebook page

Early on Christmas morning, 1980, a 21 year-old Fort Worth, TX Mother, Cheryl Lynn Tunnell-Springfield, was savagely beaten and strangled. Her nude body was discarded under the Christmas tree while her young son slept in a bedroom only feet away. After 38 years, the case officially remains unsolved, although police and Cheryl's sister Jan believe that they know who the killer is. Jan discusses her efforts to get justice for her sister, and the promise she made while sitting alongside Cheryl's casket 38 years ago.

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In this episode, we discuss the unsolved 1994 murder of Mother & Grandmother, Julianne Stallman in Butte, MT. She was stabbed to death in her home. Her daughter Jennifer discusses the murder, and the aftermath. Julianne's Facebook Page

In December of 1975, 19 year old Lindy Sue Biechler was stabbed to death in her Lancaster County, PA apartment after weeks of telling family and friends that she felt like she was being stalked. As the one year anniversary of Lindy's murder approached, her head stone was vandalized, and a taunting letter from someone claiming to be her killer was mailed to police. The cold case remains unsolved. Lindy's Brother Mike discusses Lindy's murder, and the aftermath

In August of 1975, 18 year old Deborah Sue Agnew Williamson was savagely stabbed to death outside of her Lubbock,TX home less than 3 months after getting married. The mystery of who murdered the young bride is still unsolved and cold. Debbie's sister Liz discusses the case and her efforts to see the case solved after 4 decades The Facebook page for Deborah The Cold case organization Support the show.

Jody Lecornu was shot to death in Baltimore, MD on a cold March night as she sat alone in her car in the dark. Despite eyewitnesses, surveillance video, and other clues, the killer has not been found. Jody's murder was especially tough on her identical twin sister, Jenny. She discusses the loss of her sister and her efforts to find the killer. https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily https://www.justice4jody.com/ https://www.facebook.com/justice4jody/ Support the show.

8 Year-Old April Marie Tinsley was abducted, raped, and murdered in Fort Wayne, IN in 1988. For years after the murder, the Fort Wayne community was taunted by the killer through disturbing notes and letters in which he threatened to kill again. It took 30 years, but this case was finally solved, and the monster that killed April was unmasked. In this episode, April's Mom Janet discusses the long journey to justice in April's case One of this week's sponsors is Hello Fresh! And Hello Fresh is providing this special Offer to listeners of The Murder in my family. It's $20 off your first 3 boxes, for a total of $60 when you visit: Hellofresh.com/MURDERFAMILY60 and enter code MURDERFAMILY60 Support the show.

Mother of three, 39 Year old Nancy Jo Canode was murdered in her Florida condo in 1981. Was the killer a random stranger, or someone closer to home? Nancy's case was featured on the show, Cold Justice Support the show.

On Memorial Day Weekend in 2016, Willianna Anita Dunn went missing from her Joplin, Missouri home. Almost immediately, her family knew something wasn't right. The case went from a missing persons case to a murder investigation and police quickly focused on a suspect who wasn't quite what he seemed. Anita's sister Mona discusses the case, and the aftermath. Support the show.

In 2015, 30 year old Kirsten Krasovec of Reno, NV was murdered by her live-in boyfriend. Her murder was the culmination of extended abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, Hopefully, this episode will serve as a reminder to all of us just how serious, and common domestic violence is. Kirsten's mom, Lori discusses the cycle of abuse, the warning signs, and the aftermath of the murder. If you or someone you know needs help or support with a domestic violence related situation, please call...

In 1985, Christine Gallegos was found stabbed, and shot to death in Salt Lake City, Utah. The murder devastated her family, and as they tried to make sense of what had happened, police discovered that Christine's murder was linked to other deaths in the area, and that she was possibly the victim of a serial killer. Support the show.

23 year old Deverrie Schiller left her California City home on June 24th to go to the store, and never came home. The next day, neighborhood children found her body in a park across the street from her home. Deverrie had been strangled to death, and her murder left Deverrie's mom Debi devastated. The investigation into Deverrie's murder has been hampered due to police department budget restrictions and lack of resources, and her case remains unsolved. Deverrie's mom Debi discusses her efforts to find out what happened to her daughter Support the show.

While we are on break, check out this episode from our friends at True Crime Fan Club podcast. The episode is Murderous Ministers, part1. Support the show.

Mike shares an episode of Impact Statement that tells the story of a domestic violence survivor. Support the show.

In July of 2014, in the village or Armada, Michigan, a 14 year old girl named April Millsap went out to walk her dog. She would never come home again. Her boyfriend received an odd text, and April's dog was found standing over April's nude and beaten body later that day only a mile from her home. April's Mother Jennifer, had gone out looking for her and happened upon the crime scene. April's killer would not slip away. Support the show.

On August 26th, 1982 three year old Rachael Runyan was abducted from just outside of her Utah home in front of her brothers. Weeks after the abduction, Rachael's body was found, and the investigation of her murder led to the unthinkable possibilities that her case was tied to either a snuff film, or to Satanic rituals. Despite a strong suspect in Rachael's murder, the case remains unsolved. Rachael's mother Elaine Runyan is the guest on this episode that marks the 36th anniversary of Rachael's abduction. Visit the Justice for Rachael Runyan facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Rachael-Runyan-950052995036162/ ------------------------------------ Connect with us online ------------------------------------ http://themurderinmyfamily.comhttps://www.facebook.com/The-Murder-in-My-Family-True-Crime-Podcast-998674943627334/https://twitter.com/MurderInMyFamhttps://www.patreon.com/themurderinmyfamilyhttps://www.paypal.me/themurderinmyfamily Support the show.