True Crime Garage

Kim Wall /// Part 1 /// 239 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com August 2017 - Denmark; A very strange disappearance leads to an arrest and a gruesome discovery. Kim Wall is a smart, driven young woman with a passion for journalism. She travels the world in search of her next big story. She has been to some very dangerous corners of the earth. No one knew that the greatest danger she would find was living in her extremely safe neighborhood. This case has been called “the most spectacular murder case in Danish history.” Tonight we supply some answers to this strange case and offer up some questions of our own. Beer of the Week - Lorelei Barrel Aged Extra Maple by Omnipollo Brewing Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Dennis Martin ////// 238 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com A family trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park should be a wonderful Father’s Day weekend but it wasn’t. Six year old Dennis Martin vanished seemingly without a trace. One minute he was playing with his brother and friends and then the next minute he was gone. Tonight we discuss a famous case of a missing child and the search and investigation that followed. Join Nic and the Captain in the garage but crack a beer please because this one could get weird. Beer of the Week - Appalachian Pale Ale by Smoky Mountain Brewery Garage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Holly Branagan /// Part 2 /// 237 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On Wednesday, March 28th, 1979 - 17 year Holly Branagan was murdered inside her family’s home. The following day her brother found her lifeless body, laying in blood on the kitchen floor. Through the years many have speculated as to who could have killed her. Her own brother has been considered by some to be a good suspect. Tonight we talk about the murder of a young lady and the events of that day. Beer of the Week - Project Dank by La Cumbre Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Holly Branagan /// Part 1 /// 236 Part 1 of 2 www.truecrimegarage.com On Wednesday, March 28th, 1979 - 17 year Holly Branagan was murdered inside her family’s home. The following day her brother found her lifeless body, laying in blood on the kitchen floor. Through the years many have speculated as to who could have killed her. Her own brother has been considered by some to be a good suspect. Tonight we talk about the murder of a young lady and the events of that day. Beer of the Week - Project Dank by La Cumbre Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Mollie Tibbetts /// Part 2 /// 235 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Mollie Tibbetts was last seen jogging in Brooklyn, Iowa in the evening hours. There have been no credible sightings of, or communications with, Mollie since that time. Mollie is 20 years old, 5 foot two inches to 5 foot 3 inches tall. She was about 120 pounds. She has long brown hair. She is caucasian with a tan complexion. It is believed that she was wearing athletic clothing when last seen which could be describe as black jogging shorts a sports top possibly red, pink or black in color. Running shoes, color unknown. She likely had with her a gold IPhone 7s, a FitBit and white wireless ear buds. Anyone with information should call 1-800-346-5507 or visit www.FindingMollie.Iowa.Gov to submit a tip. Beer of the Week - Cherry Limeade Slush by Wiley Roots Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Mollie Tibbetts /// Part 1 /// 234 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Mollie Tibbetts was last seen jogging in Brooklyn, Iowa in the evening hours. There have been no credible sightings of, or communications with, Mollie since that time. Mollie is 20 years old, 5 foot two inches to 5 foot 3 inches tall. She was about 120 pounds. She has long brown hair. She is caucasian with a tan complexion. It is believed that she was wearing athletic clothing when last seen which could be describe as black jogging shorts a sports top possibly red, pink or black in color. Running shoes, color unknown. She likely had with her a gold IPhone 7s, a FitBit and white wireless ear buds. Anyone with information should call 1-800-346-5507 or visit www.FindingMollie.Iowa.Gov to submit a tip. Beer of the Week - Cherry Limeade Slush by Wiley Roots Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

The Oakland County Child Killer /// Part 2 /// 233 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Four children were abducted and murdered in Oakland County, Michigan during the winters of 1976 and 1977. All of the victim’s were held captive for several days, one victim for nineteen. All four children appeared to have been well care for during their time in captivity. This week we revisit a case in an attempt to layout the final solution in one of America’s most haunting serial murder cases. And Captain and Nic crack a few beers and have a quick chat with J. Reuben Appelman the author the much anticipated book “The Kill Jar.” Beer of the Week - Scotty Karate Scotch Ale by Dark Horse Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a quarter out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

The Oakland County Child Killer /// Part 1 /// 232 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Four children were abducted and murdered in Oakland County, Michigan during the winters of 1976 and 1977. All of the victim’s were held captive for several days, one victim for nineteen. All four children appeared to have been well care for during their time in captivity. This week we revisit a case in an attempt to layout the final solution in one of America’s most haunting serial murder cases. And Captain and Nic crack a few beers and have a quick chat with J. Reuben Appelman the author the much anticipated book “The Kill Jar.” Beer of the Week - Scotty Karate Scotch Ale by Dark Horse Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a quarter out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Billy Smolinski /// Part 2 /// 231 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Billy Smolinski was born January 14, 1973. His missing flyers describe him as a caucasian male, 6 foot tall, 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance his left ear was pierced. He has a tattoo of a blue cross on his left shoulder and a tattoo that reads Pruitt on his forearm. He was last seen on August 24, 2004, at his home in Waterbury, Connecticut. Billy was 31 years old at the time of his disappearance. This week we discuss the strange disappearance of Billy Smolinski. Beer of the Week - Lil’ Heaven Sessions IPA - 2 Roads Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Billy Smolinski /// Part 1 /// 230 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Billy Smolinski was born January 14, 1973. His missing flyers describe him as a caucasian male, 6 foot tall, 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance his left ear was pierced. He has a tattoo of a blue cross on his left shoulder and a tattoo that reads Pruitt on his forearm. He was last seen on August 24, 2004, at his home in Waterbury, Connecticut. Billy was 31 years old at the time of his disappearance. This week we discuss the strange disappearance of Billy Smolinski. Beer of the Week - Lil’ Heaven Sessions IPA - 2 Roads Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a quarter out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Charles Whitman ////// 229 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com In 1966 a former U.S. Marine took rifles and climbed atop the main building tower at the University of Texas and opened fire on the people below. This induced over 90 minutes of pure run for your life panic. Tonight on a very special episode of TCG the Captain has a Guinness and hangs out with Justin from the Generation Why podcast to discuss one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Check out Nic and Arron's Episode @ www.thegenerationwhypodcast.comBeer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Kelly Cochran ////// 228 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Where was Chris Regan? That is what started this whole messed up situation. Jealousy and revenge murders are pretty common but Kelly Cochran is as cold as they come. She set up her lover to be killed. Then she killed her husband for revenge. This is the story of a love triangle with only one side remaining. Tonight we introduce you to a manipulative and heartless woman. Beer of the Week - Mind Games by Answer Brew PubGarage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

The Colonial Parkway Murders /// Part 2 /// 227 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com The Colonial National Historic Parkway, Virginia - From 1986 to 1989, four young couples died at the hands of what the FBI long ago concluded was most likely a serial killer or killers. For years investigators actively and exhaustively worked the case, compiling a list of 150 possible suspects. But no one was ever arrested. This week we discuss the details of these unsolved cases and examine if the cases are in fact linked. Beer of the Week - Good Life by Billsburg BreweryGarage Grade - 4 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

The Colonial Parkway Murders /// Part 1 /// 226 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com The Colonial National Historic Parkway, Virginia - From 1986 to 1989, four young couples died at the hands of what the FBI long ago concluded was most likely a serial killer or killers. For years investigators actively and exhaustively worked the case, compiling a list of 150 possible suspects. But no one was ever arrested. This week we discuss the details of these unsolved cases and examine if the cases are in fact linked. Beer of the Week - Good Life by Billsburg BreweryGarage Grade - 4 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Christy Mirack /// Part 2 /// 225 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com December, 1992 - Inside Christy Mirack's sixth grade classroom, her students waited for her arrival. She was the type of teacher that went above and beyond. Unfortunately, she never made it out the front door of her home. Someone brutally attacked this young woman and left her lifeless body inside her townhouse. The investigation started. The usual suspects were interviewed, and all leads were followed. Then the case went cold as the winter dragged on. This week we discuss the murder of a young and promising woman and the hunt for her killer. Beer of the Week - Gold Star Pilsner by Lancaster Brewing Co.Garage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Christy Mirack /// Part 1 /// 224 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com December, 1992 - Inside Christy Mirack's sixth grade classroom, her students waited for her arrival. She was the type of teacher that went above and beyond. Unfortunately, she never made it out the front door of her home. Someone brutally attacked this young woman and left her lifeless body inside her townhouse. The investigation started. The usual suspects were interviewed, and all leads were followed. Then the case went cold as the winter dragged on. This week we discuss the murder of a young and promising woman and the hunt for her killer. Beer of the Week - Gold Star Pilsner by Lancaster Brewing Co.Garage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Sean McDuffy Jr. /// Part 2 /// 223 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Sean Patrick McDuffy Jr. was last seen on December 20th, 2015. Sean left his house in Calhoun, Georgia and was driving to North Carolina. It was going to be a quick trip to drop off his friend Eric Brown. But Sean likely had more than just dropping off his friend in his plans. Like most of Sean's recent activity this trip revolved around drugs. Either buying, selling or trading drugs for weapons. In Calhoun, Meth is cheap and always available. It is everywhere and the Meth trade is woven into the fabric of this small town. After 9 p.m. Sean picked up Eric at Eric's cousin's house and away they went. Eric went to Clay County, North Carolina and Sean Patrick McDuffy Jr. went into a missing persons file. Beer of the Week - Dark Cloud by Mother Earth Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and 1/2 bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Sean McDuffy Jr. /// Part 1 /// 222 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Sean Patrick McDuffy Jr. was last seen on December 20th, 2015. Sean left his house in Calhoun, Georgia and was driving to North Carolina. It was going to be a quick trip to drop off his friend Eric Brown. But Sean likely had more than just dropping off his friend in his plans. Like most of Sean's recent activity this trip revolved around drugs. Either buying, selling or trading drugs for weapons. In Calhoun, Meth is cheap and always available. It is everywhere and the Meth trade is woven into the fabric of this small town. After 9 p.m. Sean picked up Eric at Eric's cousin's house and away they went. Eric went to Clay County, North Carolina and Sean Patrick McDuffy Jr. went into a missing persons file. Beer of the Week - Dark Cloud by Mother Earth Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and 1/2 bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Officer Luky ////// 221 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Who killed officer Luky? Luky was a K-9 Officer for the Hot Spring County Sheriff’s department for two years. In July 2017 his handler left for an out of town trip. The sheriff’s deputy left Luky chained up in his backyard on a 98 degree day. When the deputy returned home he found Luky dead. The cause of death is bizarre. In the beginning we heard rumor and speculation that it was heat stroke or maybe a gunshot. We are told this was blunt force trauma. What really happened to officer Luky? Beer of the Week- Red, White and Blue IPA - By Cigar City BrewingGarage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

Kevin Cooper /// Part 2 /// 220 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Chino Hills, California, 1983 - In the dark of night, evil lurks around a house at the top of a hill. A sliding door was left unlocked and evil makes it's way inside the home. A sleeping family are surprised and slaughtered. One victim survives and tells a story that doesn't fit the evidence found at the scene. A suspect is quickly identified, and the manhunt began. Kevin Cooper is arrested, convicted and sentenced to death for the murders. The evidence is overwhelming. But was it suspiciously overwhelming? Did the police plant evidence? For more than 30 years, Cooper has proclaimed his innocence from a cell on death row. This week we discuss the horrific murders of the Ryen family and little Christopher Hughes. We will try to determine if Kevin Cooper is guilty of these murders. Beer of the Week - Grapefruit Double IPA by Claremont Craft Ales Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home