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Wes recounts the tragic events that took place on October 18, 2011 in Zanesville, Ohio wherein a troubled man with a rapidly expanding collection of exotic animals takes matters into his own hands in a moment of desperation.
Trigger Warning for anyone dealing with suicidal thoughts. Reach out to someone if you are struggling, you are loved.
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In an audacious move, Wes decides to tell the grossest set of stories that Tooth & Claw has covered yet as the guys are joined by first-time guest Sammy Smart of the podcast Too Scary; Didn't Watch. If you think you might not have the stomach for the worst of it, feel free to skip as much as you want, it's totally understandable. Timestamp for the content warning: skip from 33:18 to 44:41~~To advertise on the show, contact us!~~Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts.For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social: Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcastTwitter: @ToothandClawPodWes: @GrizKidJeff: @jefe_larsonMike: @mikey3ds
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On June 22, 1932, a boy picking blackberries in rural Logan, West Virginia made a hideous discovery when he happened upon the dead and brutalized body of local woman, Mamie Thurman. At first glance, Mamie’s murder resembled a gangland-style execution; she had been shot twice in the head and her throat had been slit from one side to the other, as though whoever killed her wanted to make sure she didn’t survive.
The murder shocked the small town of Logan. Mamie was well-known around town as a devoted wife to her husband, Jack, a local police officer, and a good Christian who was actively involved in her church and community organizations. Yet as news of the murder spread, so too did rumors of Mamie’s infidelity and poor moral character. Ultimately, local Black handyman Charles Stephenson was arrested, tried, and convicted in a sensational trial that made national headlines. Yet many felt that conviction was obtained on questionable evidence and, in retrospect, largely the result of racial bias.
Was Mamie Thurman really just an unfortunate victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or was there a more personal element? Indeed, evidence suggests there was more going on in the case of Mamie’s death than a simple murder and that a number of powerful men conspired to cover up the true motive for Mamie’s death, allowing the true killer to walk free.
Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe pod, for research assistance
References
Charleston Daily Mail. 1932. "Negro was at killing scene." Charleston Daily Mail, June 27: 1.
—. 1932. "Pair guarded in Logan case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 26: 1.
—. 1932. "Tests show blood in Logan official's car." Charleston Daily Mail, July 28: 1.
—. 1932. "Two men accused of Logan murder." Charleston Daily Mail, June 23: 1.
—. 1932. "Two more questioned in Logan murder case." Charleston Daily Mail, June 24: 1.
Davis, F. Keith. 2021. Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman. Charleston, WV: Quarrier Press.
Hinton Daily News. 1932. "Large crowd at hearing of Logan men." Hinton Daily News, June 25: 1.
State of West Virginia vs. Clarence Stevenson. 1933. 172 S.E. 533; 7621 (Supreme Court of West Virginia, December 16).
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Today we tell the story of Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi people. The Gold Rush of California brought on the mass murder of Ishi's people and indigenous groups throughout the state. After years of surviving alone in the foothills of Lassen Volcanic, he came out of hiding, certain he would be killed just as his family had been.
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The Copper Mining Strike of 1913 became one of the most violent in United States History. When strikers throw a Christmas Eve Party for their families and children, 73 people end up dead when someone falsely yells, "fire!"
Resources: Book: Death’s Door The truth behind the Italian Hall Disaster and the Strike of 1913 by Steve Lehto, MTU, NPS, NPS (2)
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Our card this week is Jacqueline Brown, the King of Spades from Ohio.
Jacqueline Brown and her coworkers went out on July 12th, 1985 to cash their paychecks and celebrate payday with some drinks. Instead, the night ended in tragedy when residents in another part of town were awoken to find Jacqueline shot and begging for help. And while first responders may not have been able to save her, detectives are dedicated to finding her killer... who may have been someone she knew.
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Our card this week is Stanley "Stosh" Stowik, Sr., the 2 of Hearts from Rhode Island.
October 9th, 2015, was supposed to be a normal, routine Friday for 80-year-old Stanley. But what unfolded in his home that night was anything but ordinary – and it set in motion a chilling mystery that still stumps detectives all these years later.
If you know anything about the murder of Stanley “Stosh” Stowik, Sr. in 2015, please call the Cumberland Police Department at 401-333-2500. You can reach Capt. Sweet directly at extension 3005. You can also send an email to [email protected].
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It’s here, it’s happening - Danielle finally gets to talk about the Titanic .. kind of. Today’s episode will introduce you to the real woman behind The Unsinkable Molly Brown, a self proclaimed “daughter of adventure”. For this episode Danielle visited the Molly Brown house in Denver’s Capitol Hill for guided tours (three times in one week) to get you the full scoop on her extraordinary life and the ghostly happenings in her home following her death.
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Our card this week is Ruth Carter, the King of Diamonds from Ohio.
When 50-year-old Ruth Carter was found murdered in her home in Dayton, Ohio, suspicions immediately turned to her former roommate. But no physical evidence could tie him to the scene, and years started to tick by without any leads to point investigators to her killer, until 2005, when a young man came forward with information that took detectives to the people who may have been responsible.
If you have any information about the murder of Ruth Carter, Jerron “Buck” Ball, or Justin Turner, please call the Dayton Police Department Cold Case Unit at 937-333-7109.
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Our card this week is Clarissa Castro, the King of Hearts from California.
One fall day in 1991, 14-year-old Clarissa vanished into thin air after a night of hanging out with friends. Years later, the mystery of where she disappeared to would be solved, but that discovery would open up a whole new world of unknowns.
If you know anything about the murder of 14-year-old Clarissa Castro in 1991, please call the Chula Vista Police Department at (619)691-5151.
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*Note: Clarissa's first name is pronounced "CLA-REESE-EE-UH" in accordance with her sister's guidance. The detective pronounces her name differently in this episode.
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Kitty Genovese has become infamous as the woman who was ignored by her neighbors as she was being murdered on March 13th, 1964. Much of her story has been embellished or misreported, though that’s not to say the truth isn’t horrific and her legacy lasting. Kitty’s case set the precedent for the 911 system we have in place and rely on to this day.
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Sometimes we see our legal system as black or white. Innocent or Guilty. But there is a technical gray area. Room for someone to plead guilty while still maintaining their innocence. And this is only possible because of a precedent set in the case against a man named Henry Alford more than half a century ago.
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Join Brit and the founder of Safe from Online Sex Abuse (SOSA), Roo Powell, and learn about the incredible work SOSA is doing, how to stay safe online, and how any Crime Junkie parents can best support their children against the monsters of the internet.
For more information on SOSA, please visit sosatogether.org. Follow them on Instagram @sosatogether!If you or a loved one is struggling with online sexual abuse or exploitation, please consider the following resources:
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Take It DownNCMEC CyberTipline, or call 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678)FBI Tipline, or call 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324)SOSA ResourcesRape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), or call 1-800-656-4673 for a 24/7 hotlineCrisis Text Line – text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 supportSource materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/expert-on-safety-from-online-sex-abuse/
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Bryan Kohberger has been charged with murdering four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Gonsalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.
Recently, his team tried to get his indictment thrown out. It didn't work.
A report from Fox News's Adam Sabes on the FBI revisiting the crime scene:
https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-returns-idaho-home-bryan-kohberger-allegedly-murdered-four-college-students
A report from Fox 13 on the impending demolition: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/idaho-murders-king-road-house-where-bryan-kohberger-allegedly-killed-4-students-to-be-demolished
Newser's coverage of the defense team's visit to the crime scene: https://www.newser.com/story/343911/bryan-kohbergers-lawyers-get-access-to-murder-house.html
Court TV's coverage of the impending demolition: https://www.courttv.com/news/victims-mother-signs-petition-to-save-site-of-idaho-student-murders/
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It's no secret that the Delphi murders case has attracted a robust and at times confounding internet following. But some have carved out an especially extreme and troubling niche within that space.
This episode covers the bizarre online behavior by the following so-called internet sleuths: Angela Sadlowski, Courtney Parsons, Paul Mannion, and Kathryn or Kate O'Hehir. These four are dedicated to digging into the Delphi murders case, and willing to use harassment, stalking, and libel to smear just about everyone else involved in the case.
In this episode, we'll also get into shocking claims that Mannion has made regarding the leak of discovery materials in the Delphi case.
Listen to our past coverage of the unsuccessful lawsuit filed against Carroll County filed by Sue Wright and Angela Sadlowski: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/89f862ab-f7f9-4ddd-8bf1-7136cf7e5886
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On May 20, 1947, decorated army veteran Jack Kettlewell and his friend Ronald Barrie barely escaped a devastating housefire at Ronald’s cabin along the Severen River in rural Ontario, Canada. One day later, Jack’s twenty-two-year-old wife, Christina Kettlewell, was discovered dead a short distance from the cabin, lying face down in a pool of shallow water and still wearing the pajamas she had on the night of the fire. During the autopsy, it was discovered that Christina’s lungs were clear of smoke and her body was free of any burns or other signs of violence; rather, as unbelievable as it seemed, the cause of death was drowning.
Christina and Jack had married in a secret ceremony held just eight days before the fire, leading many to wonder whether her new husband had something to do with her death. Was it a crime of passion? A calculated murder to cash-in on a life insurance policy? Or was it truly just a tragedy? And what of Ronald Barrie’s presence on the trip? If it was indeed a honeymoon of sorts, why had the young newlyweds brought along a friend?
In the months that followed, Christina Kettlewell’s mysterious death captivated the residents of eastern Canada. With each new day, a piece of the puzzle seemed to fall into place, indicating that the mystery might soon be solved. Yet by mid-summer, a police investigation and the coroner’s inquest had failed to provide an explanation for Christina’s death or a satisfactory conclusion to the case. Today, more than seventy-five years later, the death of Christina Kettlewell remains one of Ontario’s most enduring mysteries.
Thank you to the wonderful David White, of the Bring Me the Axe Podcast, for research assistance!
References
Isai, Vjosa. 2017. What happened to Toronto's 'eight-day bride?'. July 4. Accessed November 27, 2023. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/what-happened-to-toronto-s-eight-day-bride/article_1a09012b-13fa-5931-b512-7cc331d56ed4.html.
Kingston Whig-Standard. 1947. "Coroner's jury to view place bride died." Kingston Whig-Standard, June 25: 1.
North Bay Nugget. 1947. "Open verdict is returned in Kettlewell case." North Bay Nugget, June 26: 1.
Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times. 1947. "Possibility of suicide in drowning of bride investigated by police." Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times, mAY 23: 1.
Sun Times. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1.
—. 1947. "Open verdict is returned by Kettlewell case jury as no decision reached." Sun Times, June 26: 1.
Toronto Daily Star. 1947. "Police report distrubance before Christina married." Toronto Daily Star, May 28: 2.
—. 1947. "Suicide notes bride's expert tells inquest." Toronto Daily Star, June 20: 1.
Windsor Star. 1947. "Police hint at foul play in mystery." Windsor Star, May 22: 1.
—. 1947. "Probe for missing cash in honeymoon mystery." Windsor Star, May 26: 1.
—. 1947. "Statement of Ronald Barrie reveals some strange events." Windsor Star, June 21: 8.
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On November 2, 1984, fifty-two-year-old Velma Barfield was executed by lethal injection at North Carolina’s Central Prison, bringing an end to years of legal appeals and emotional debates over the death penalty and how, when, and to whom it gets applied. For six years, Barfield had sat on death row following her conviction for the poisoning murder of her boyfriend Stewart Taylor in 1976; however, during her trial she confessed to killing at least four other people.
Velma Barfield’s trial came at a time in the United States when Americans were just beginning to grapple with the concept of a serial killer, and the idea that a woman could commit such heinous acts seemed entirely inconceivable. Although woman had been sentenced to death for murder before in the US, none had confessed to methodically killing multiple people in such a callous way and for such a trivial reason. The debate only became more complicated following her death sentence, an already complicated subject among Americans that became exponentially so in 1984, when Barfield’s case and personal story became a major talking point for politicians running for office around the state.
Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!
References
Associated Press. 1984. "Hunt hopes Barfield's death will be deterrent." Asheville Citizen-Times, November 3: 1.
—. 1978. "Woman charged in poisoning ." Charlotte Obvserver, March 15: 1.
Barfield, Velma. 1985. Woman on Death Row. Nashville, TN: Oliver-Nelson .
Bledsoe, Jerry. 1998. Death Sentence: The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Punishment. Dutton: Boston, MA.
Carroll, Ginny. 1978. "Confessed poisoner awaits death." News and Observer, December 10: 1.
Charlotte Observer. 1984. "New Evidence: Velma Barfield's Sickness." Charlotte Observer, October 31: 12.
Journal Wire. 1984. "200 gather at funeral of Velma Barfield." Winston-Salem Journal, November 4: 35.
Margie Velma Barfield v. James C. Woodward, Secretary of Corrections; Nathan A. Rice,warden; Rufus Edmisten, Attorney General, Appellees. 1984. 748 F.2d 844 (US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, November 1).
Maxwell, Connie. 1984. "State executes Velma Barfield." Chapel Hill Newspaper, November 2: 1.
Monk, John, Sue Anne Pressley, and Gary Wright. 1984. "Velma Barfield executed by injection." Charlotte Observer, November 2: 1.
Ness and Observer. 1978. "Jailed woman eyed in more deaths." News and Observer, March 15: 1.
New York Times. 1984. "Relatives of murder victims urge no clemency for Carolina killer." New York Times, September 20: B15.
News and Observer. 1980. "Lawyer says he coached Mrs. Barfield." News and Observer, November 18: 17.
Pearsall, Chip. 1978. "Barfield jury calls for death." News and Observer, December 3: 1.
Stein, George. 1978. "Arsenic trail: Lumberton asks where it will end." Charlotte News, May 27: 1.
The Robesonian. 1969. "Parkton man succumbs to smoke inhalation." The Robesonian, April 22: 1.
Tilley, Greta. 1980. "She doesn't want to die." News and Record, September 21: 1.
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How reliable is witness testimony, and can it be the sole determinant in a murder case?
In a recent episode of "Hidden Killers," Tony Brueski sat down with Defense Attorney Bob Motta, host of "Defense Diaries," to dissect the controversial Delphi murder case. The conversation revolved around Richard Allen, the man charged with the murders of two young girls, and the evidence—or lack thereof—that led to his arrest.
Bob Motta began by setting the scene, "Richard Allen had put himself at the scene by giving a voluntary statement either the day before or the day of or the day after the girls went missing." Allen wasn't forcibly brought into the police station. Instead, he was one of many community members who approached law enforcement stationed outside a grocery market, offering information about their whereabouts on the day the girls disappeared.
The community's response was overwhelming. "Basically, everybody in the community starts going to law enforcement saying, okay, I was there. This is the time I was there. I didn't see or I saw something or I did see something," Motta explained.
However, the crux of the case against Allen seems to hinge on witness testimonies. Multiple individuals claimed they saw a man walking on the Mononoke bridge, an old train trestle, on the day of the murders. This man's appearance was eerily similar to the infamous "bridge guy" captured in a blurry image from one of the victim's Snapchat accounts. The voice in the background of the video, urging the girls "down the hill," has become a haunting reminder of the tragedy.
Yet, discrepancies in witness testimonies have cast doubt on the case against Allen. Motta pointed out, "There's another witness that says they saw an individual walking away from the bridge and that he was muddy and bloody." However, in the affidavit for Allen's arrest, the description was altered to match the "bridge guy" image. Another witness, named Sarah, contradicted the affidavit's claims, stating the man she saw didn't resemble Allen.
Motta emphasized the gravity of these inconsistencies, "So what they're alleging is that Tony Liggett just flat out lied about 2 of these statements." If proven true during the upcoming Frank's hearing, the implications could be monumental. The judge would have to determine if, without the potentially false testimonies, there remains enough probable cause to warrant the search of Allen's house. If not, all evidence from that search could be dismissed.
The defense's argument doesn't stop at witness testimonies. They've presented a detailed account, spanning over a dozen pages, arguing the improbability of Allen single-handedly committing the murders. This revelation has stirred emotions, with many in the community expressing their displeasure.
Motta also raised concerns about the judge's potential bias, given that the defense's arguments were initially filed unsealed. "So the question becomes, is Judge Gall going to be so irritated by the fact that it's filed unsealed that it's going to cloud her judgment a little bit?" he pondered.
Comparing the Delphi case to other high-profile cases, Motta expressed skepticism about the strength of the evidence against Allen. "This one was much thinner. It was basically [that] they found this guy's report, Richard Allen's report, five years after he gave the statement."
As the Delphi murder case continues to unfold, one can't help but wonder: Are we witnessing a pursuit of justice or a rush to judgment?
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