Already Gone Podcast - True Crime

School violence is an ongoing issue of concern to students, parents and staff. In October 2013 Danvers High School was the scene of a violent and brutal murder, when a 14 year old freshman raped and murdered his 24 year old math teacher at school and dumped her body on school grounds.  What drove Philip Chism to violence and why choose Colleen Ritzer as his victim?  Visit our sponsors!  Chatbooks.com/podcast use code GONE at checkout Casper.com  use code GONE at checkout to save $50 off your mattress purchase.  #School violence, #Massachusetts, #Murder

On January 19, 2015 19 year old Brock Turner, a Stanford University Swimmer, was arrested for the sexual assault of a 22 year old woman, "Emily Doe." In the months after the assault his story would change and evolve. At the trial, he was found guilty of three felonies and sentenced to six months in jail. He served three months. In this episode we look at the perpetrator, the victim and the overwhelming response to the outcome of the trial. Visit our sponsor: Chatbooks.com/podcast - use code gone at checkout.

On August 6, 1993 Army Sgt Kenneth Junior French entered the Luigi's restaurant in Fayetteville, North Carolina armed with two shotguns and a rifle. When his rampage was over, four people were dead and eight others wounded. #murder, #north carolina, #rampage

In 1983 the battered body of Erik Cross was found in a ditch in front of his house. He'd been beaten, dragged behind a car and finally run over, his body left on the edge of the road.  In the 34 years since his death, the Cross family has waited for an arrest in the case. In the last few years, an army has assembled, hoping to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice.  #Michigan, #unsolved, #murder, #conspiracy Music courtesy of Tim Flutur. Visit our sponsor: Mylola.com use code Already Gone at checkout.

The thirty fifth anniversary of his attack was on June 19. I thought I would take another look, a deeper dive if you will, into this case. The brutal baseball bat attack on Chin in Detroit on a hot summer night in 1982 led to the Asian American Civil rights movement as well as mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, Federal hate crime legislation and other significant changes to the US judicial system. #Murder, #Civil Rights, #Michigan, #Asian-American, #Detroit

In 1996 19 year old Jillian Robbins opened fire on the Penn State University Campus, killing one and injuring herself and another. This is her story. Visit our sponsor: Casper.com use code GONE at check out to save $50 on a mattress purchase. #Aardsma, #Gricar, #Penn State, #Happy Valley, #Murder

During a 12 day period in January of 1984 suburban Denver was rocked by a series of attacks by a hammer wielding home intruder. When his work was done, four were dead, Four more grievously injured and the community was shaken to its core. Aurora Police have worked this case aggressively, taking advantage of scientific updates to generate leads and find a killer. Music courtesy Luke Superior Visit our sponsor: Blueapron,com/alreadygone

Sixteen year old Marissa Escareno had a good life, she is a pretty girl, in good health. Marissa lives in a loving home, gets good grades. In mid-February of 2017, there was a shift, Marissa wasn't acting like herself. By March 3, she was gone, disappearing in the middle of the night, leaving behind her cell phone, clothing, cosmetics and ID. In the last 90 days her family has been on a whirlwind. Sporadic calls and online appearances by Marissa raise their hopes, only to have them dashed again when she goes silent. It is her family's belief that Marissa, who turned 17 on Mother's Day, is somewhere in the Detroit area. Perhaps mixed up with the wrong crowd, or worse. In this episode I speak with Marissa's sister, Julia who tells Marissa's story and shares her family's experiences in trying to bring their girl home. Visit our sponsor: Casper.com/gone Music courtesy of Luke Superior: https://soundcloud.com/lukesuperior

In May of 2004 53 year old Al Kite had a good life. He was in good health, had a nice home and a good job. His relationship with his girlfriend, Linda, was in a good place. He seemed like the last person who would die a violent, gruesome death at the hands of an unknown killer. But on May 22, 2004 that's exactly what happened. Days later police discovered his body in the basement of his home. He'd been tied up, endured hours of torture and finally, mercifully, murdered. Why? What reason could anyone have to torture and kill him? #unsolved, #Colorado, #North Carolina, #torture, #murder Contact - host@alreadygonepodcast.com

October 25, 2014. 22 year old Chelsea Bruck attends a huge outdoor Halloween party/concert in a wooded area outside of Monroe, Michigan. Dressed as Poison Ivy in a long plum colored wig, and leaf trimmed green leotard the tall blonde spends the evening at the party with friends. After getting separated from her friends she is trying to find a ride home after 2:00 a.m. The person she accepts a ride from is someone from a nightmare. Chelsea is gone, vanished. The Monroe County Sheriff’s department works the case hard, calling in assistance from dozens of agencies. In spring 2015 pieces of Chelsea’s costume are discovered in Flat Rock Michigan, but no sign of the missing woman. Weeks later her badly decomposed remains are located. In 2016, almost two years after she vanished an arrest is made. 27 year old Daniel Clay, a friend of one of her coworkers, is arrested after his DNA is found on Chelsea’s bloody costume. Visit our sponsor! www.blueapron.com/alreadygone #Missing, #Michigan, #Solved

On a bitterly cold January afternoon, 13 year old Rachel vanished from the family home in Bolingbrook, Illinois. No trace of her has ever been found.

Discussing the annual missing in Michigan event, the December 2016 disappearance of 28 year old Danielle Stislicki and revisiting old cases. Listener discretion is advised.

In March of 2011 Luc Joly Durocher left his home in Quebec to visit friends in North Bay, Ontario. While out at a bar, Luc became separated from his friends and disappeared forever. #Quebec #Ontario #Canada #missing

We wrap up Serial Killer Month with this creepy little man from the Lansing area. While he's best known as a murderer, it was his assault on two children (12 & 14) that lead to his capture. Miller is up for parole again soon! #Spartans, #Michigan, #SerialKiller, #creep

In 1989 Jeanne Gilbert and Mary Gill were murdered the same night, while working the same job at a Days Inn in two different cities. Investigating these brutal killings revealed the work of a serial killer attacking women along the I-65 corridor. Please visit our sponsor Canvaspeople.com use code GONE for a FREE 11x14 print! Music courtesy of Luke Superior