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On a warm August evening in 1995, the lives of two promising young women, Marsha and Tamara “Tami” Ottey, were tragically cut short in their Scarborough, Ontario home. The brutal murders of the 19-year-old Marsha and 16-year-old Tamara sent shockwaves through the community, shattering their family, and leaving a legacy of grief. Just two months later, another high-profile murder took place in Toronto that thrust the community into panic: 54- year-old Dimitrija “Jimmy” Trajceski, a 27-year transit veteran, was brutally murdered at a deserted subway station booth. These cases highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in solving complex crimes. Hang out with us as we delve into the details of this heartbreaking case, exploring the lives of the victims, the investigation that brought the perpetrators to justice, and the lasting impact it left.
Resources:
https://www.thehotline.org/
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233 or text 88788
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Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).
WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
References:
Lieberman, C. (2020, June 5). If anything happens to me: The murder of the Ottey Sisters. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/6848670/ottey-sisters-murder/
Mandel, M. M. (2023, November 9). Mandel: More freedom for the killer of the ottey sisters | toronto sun. Toronto Sun. https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/mandel-more-freedom-for-the-killer-of-the-ottey-sisters
CBS News. (2005, August 10). Guilty verdict in 1995 slaying of Toronto sisters | CBC news. CBCnews. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/guilty-verdict-in-1995-slaying-of-toronto-sisters-1.566142
Fanfair, R. (2017, January 1). Mother of ottey sisters perseveres after tragedy. Ron Fanfair. https://www.ronfanfair.com/home/2016/12/25/mother-of-ottey-sisters-perseveres-after-tragedy
DiManno, R. (2022, November 17). Man guilty of the violent murder of the Ottey Sisters Gets Day Parole. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/man-guilty-of-the-violent-murder-of-the-ottey-sisters-gets-day-parole/article_de09f9c1-3378-595f-910d-e56dfdd83787.html
Friday May 10, 2024
Clergy Abuse: Interview with Survivor and Advocate Tim Lennon
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: This interview contains discussions around child sexual abuse from a survivor. Listener discretion advised.
There are some things in this world that must be brought to light. Clergy abuse, specifically sexual clergy abuse, is one of these horrible ugly things that must be brought to light. Interestingly, clergy abuse, although typically seen within religious establishments, can be found in any setting where an authority figure abuses their power. Tim Lennon and the people involved in organizations like Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) and Stand Up Speak Up have dedicated much of their life advocating for survivors of sexual abuse within religious establishments. Tim is a survivor himself and he brings heartbreaking insight into his own abuse by the hands of the Priest of their parish. Tim will talk about the research and statistics around clergy abuse as well as provide numerous resources and organizations who are fighting to stop this abuse. Tim also commends many of the current members of different religious organizations, like priests, who are fighting alongside the survivors of clergy abuse to make a change for the better. Tim focuses on healing and forward motion, and he will leave you with sobering facts as well as hope and inspiration for the future.
Tim Lennon is a Survivor, Advocate, Activist, and Volunteer with Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, SNAP Network
https://www.snapnetwork.org/
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of clergy abuse the organizations below can help you on your journey to healing and recovery.
Resources:
https://standupspeakup.org/
https://www.awakecommunity.org/
https://faithfulamerica.org/
https://www.catholicwhistleblowers.com/
www.psychologytoday.com
Voice of The Faithful - Keep the Faith, Change the Church. (votf.org)
Home - BishopAccountability.org (bishop-accountability.org)
If interested in the canon of Catholic beliefs: awrsipe.com
State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers | Child Welfare Information Gateway
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | (childhelphotline.org)
CyberTipline (missingkids.org)
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Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).
WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Black Collar: The Crimes of Reverend Ryan Erickson
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic content around sexual abuse of minors, substance abuse, suicide and homicide. Listener discretion advised.
In June of 2000, Ryan Gene Erickson was ordained as a priest at St. Anne’s Church in Somerset, Wisconsin. Shortly thereafter, Father Ryan, a new priest with a long history of questionable behaviors to include cruelty to animals, alcoholism, and sexual abuse, was stationed at St. Patrick’s Church in Hudson, Wisconsin. Despite the fact that he had been under the seminary spotlight for eight years and having been psychologically evaluated no less than three separate times by three separate professionals. Father Ryan maintained rigid, traditional and conservative views often preaching on the sins of sex and sexuality. He wore a cassock with a 9mm under it, drank alcohol, smoked cigars and had an unhealthy interest in minor boys. By February of 2002, two members of the Hudson community were mercilessly executed in the O’Connell Funeral home: 39-year-old Dan O'Connell, a parishioner at St. Patrick's Church, and 22-year-old James Ellison. Though there were no substantial leads in the initial years following the murders, by 2004, there would be new evidence pointing to the most unlikely person as the perpetrator behind the double homicide. This episode is not for the faint of heart and it’ll have you questioning with whom and in what you place your faith.
***Make sure to tune in on Friday, May 10th to listen to the interview episode with Survivor and Advocate Tim Lennon as we discuss the dark corner of the world: Clergy Abuse. ***
Resources:
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (snapnetwork.org)
https://www.awakecommunity.org/
https://faithfulamerica.org/
https://www.catholicwhistleblowers.com/
If interested in the canon of Catholic beliefs: awrsipe.com
State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers | Child Welfare Information Gateway
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | (childhelphotline.org)
CyberTipline (missingkids.org)
Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to “WILDCIDE” on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!)
Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interview will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).
WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
References:
CrusadeAgainstClergyAbuse. (n.d.). About James. CrusadeAgainstClergyAbuse . https://www.crusadeagainstclergyabuse.com/htm/JamesEllison.htm
Felthous, Alan R. (1998). Aggression against Cats, Dogs, and People. In Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Readings in Research and Applications. West Lafayette, Indiana: Purdue University Press. pp. 159–167.
Heaton, M. (2021, June 4). The O’CONNELL murders: 15 years later and still healing. Star. https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/news/public_safety/the-oconnell-murders-15-years-later-and-still-healing/article_e1618499-b5d4-55c2-95ec-6835e809711c.html
Podles, L. J. (2008, December 19). The Rev. Ryan Ryan Case Study: A Case Study of Sexual Abuse and Murder. Leon J. Podles. https://podles.org/case-studies/files/Rev-Ryan-Murder-Case-Study.pdf
The Ladysmith News. (2013, December 13). Father Ryan Ryan. https://www.ladysmithnews.com/obituaries/article_50305458-f705-5947-9e20-dde691e55456.html
Vilas County District Attorney’s Office, Case CSO 94-2231, Investigator’s Report, May 10, 1994;
Paul Levy, “Ryan Was Dogged by Sex Accusations,” Star Tribune, October 13, 2005.
Hudson Police Department, Case J-02 0477, Supplemental Report Form, January 14, 2005.
“Diocese of Superior Statement on the Late Rev. Ryan Ryan,” Winona Daily News, October 8, 2005.
Letter from [page with signature missing] to Rev. Kevin M. Gordon, Vocation Director, August 28, 1996. But Hansen later agreed that Erickson was a “good candidate” (Letter from Rev. Phillip J. Rask to Ryan Erickson, October 25, 1996)
Memo from Rev. Ronald J. Bowers, Admissions Committee Chair, to Rev. Phillip J. Rask, Rector, October 14, 1996.
Rubenstein, B. (2005, October 5). The Sins of the Father. The sins of the father Two murders and a suicide: The strange story of father Ryan Erickson and the rift he made in Hudson, Wisconsin. https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2005_07_12/2005_10_05_Rubenstein_TheSins.htm
Thursday May 02, 2024
The Hair Fetish Killer (Part 2)
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
In part 1, we covered the disappearance of Elisa Claps, the brutal murder of Heather Barnett and the cat-and-mouse chase of a weird dude named Danilo Restivo that had a gnarly hair fetish. In part 2, we finally get to put all the puzzle pieces together. Elisa Claps disappeared from The Most Holy Trinity church in the city center; she was seen going in but never coming out. After 17 long years, the Claps family and the entire community of Potenza, Italy would finally have some long-awaited answers. In March of 2010, Elisa Claps body was finally found and in the most unexpected, or expected, place (depending how skeptical you are of ‘systems’). On the other side of a shared coin, advancements in DNA would be key to solving this puzzle in Heather Barnett’s brutal murder from 2002. Two countries working together, testimonies from several women who had locks of their hair clandestinely cut, and forensic evidence would finally bring Heather Barnett and Elisa Claps killer to justice. Finish this journey with us as we try to put a ‘bow’ on this tragic, infuriating, wild and crazy case.
Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to “WILDCIDE” on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (MERCH NOW AVAILABLE!)
Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff.
WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
References:
BBC News. (2011, May 31). Heather Barnett trial: Accused “cut hair in Italy cinema.” https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-13606767
Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Danilo Restivo: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers. Danilo Restivo | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/restivo-danilo.htm
Chilling Crimes. (2021, June 17). Heather Barnett. https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/heather-barnett#google_vignette
Jones, T. (2012, April 13). Blood on the altar by Tobias Jones – review. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/apr/13/blood-on-altar-tobias-jones-review
La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno. (2016, February 2). “Vidi restivo che tagliave le ciocche”. da potenza in video testimonianza per il processo inglese. La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno.it. https://www.lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it/news/notizie-nascoste/279900/vidi-restivo-che-tagliave-le-ciocche-da-potenza-in-video-testimonianza-per-il-processo-inglese.html
Martin, A. (2011, June 30). Danilo Restivo: The social misfit who turned into a double killer. Bournemouth Echo. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9114510.danilo-restivo-the-social-misfit-who-turned-into-a-double-killer/
Morris, S. (2011, June 29). Timeline: Danilo Restivo trial. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jun/29/timeline-daniel-restivo-murder-trial
Wednesday May 01, 2024
The Hair Fetish Killer (Part 1)
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
From 1992-1993, nine women and girls made complaints that someone in their town of Potenza, Italy was cutting off locks of their hair. The community only grew more tense as on September 12, 1993, 16 yo Elisa Claps went missing from The Most Holy Trinity church in Potenza's city center; she was seen going in but was never seen coming out. Danilo Restivo, who was known to have a fetish for women's hair, was the prime suspect but there was no physical evidence tying him to the hair cuttings or Elisa's disappearance. By 2002, feeling the pressure becoming too much, Restivo moved to Bournemouth, England for a fresh start. Coincidentally, from 2002-2004, fifteen women in and around Bournemouth would report an eerily similar experience that happened ten years prior in Potenza: locks of their hair were clandestinely cut. On September 12, 2002, 49 yo Heather Barnett had been viciously attacked, mutilated, and murdered in her own home in Bournemouth. She had a lock of her hair cut along with a lock of an unknown person’s hair resting in her hand. Were all of these crimes truly coincidental or the work of one sick dude? Tune in now, you don’t want to miss this wild case and how it took 18 years, one perplexing murder, one sensationalized disappearance, and countless women having locks of their hair cut to hone in on one weird dude with a killer hair fetish.
Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to “WILDCIDE” on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (MERCH NOW AVAILABLE!)
Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff.
WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
References:
BBC News. (2011, May 31). Heather Barnett trial: Accused “cut hair in Italy cinema.” https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-13606767
Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Danilo Restivo: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers. Danilo Restivo | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/restivo-danilo.htm
Chilling Crimes. (2021, June 17). Heather Barnett. https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/heather-barnett#google_vignette
Crimewatch - How they caught: Danilo Restivo, retrieved 22 January 2024
Jones, T. (2012, April 13). Blood on the altar by Tobias Jones – review. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/apr/13/blood-on-altar-tobias-jones-review
La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno. (2016, February 2). “Vidi restivo che tagliave le ciocche”. da potenza in video testimonianza per il processo inglese. La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno.it. https://www.lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it/news/notizie-nascoste/279900/vidi-restivo-che-tagliave-le-ciocche-da-potenza-in-video-testimonianza-per-il-processo-inglese.html
Martin, A. (2011, June 30). Danilo Restivo: The social misfit who turned into a double killer. Bournemouth Echo. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9114510.danilo-restivo-the-social-misfit-who-turned-into-a-double-killer/
Morris, S. (2011, June 29). Timeline: Danilo Restivo trial. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jun/29/timeline-daniel-restivo-murder-trial
Friday Apr 26, 2024
False Confessions: Interview with Expert Dr. Fabiana Alceste and Lauren Motz
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Is it possible for someone to confess to a crime that they didn't commit? Or is claiming 'false confessions' a little too much like the 'boy who cried wolf'? Well, stick around as Dr. Alceste and Lauren walk us through new research and the approaches to identifying and addressing false confessions within the legal system. This will BLOW YOUR MIND!
More about our Honored Guests:
Dr. Fabiana Alceste received a B.A. from the University of Florida, her Ph.D. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice/The Graduate Center, City University of New York. Dr. Alceste’s research area is Psychology and Law. She studies the social and cognitive processes involved in police interrogations and false confessions. Her recent work focuses on how interrogation practices (such as directly accusing a suspect, minimizing the moral seriousness of an offense, and/or sharing crime details with a suspect) influence judgments about police custody and confession evidence. She hopes that work in this field will continue to improve the criminal justice system by preventing and identifying false confessions that may lead to a wrongful conviction.
Lauren Motz is currently in her third year at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. Lauren is majoring in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Lauren has been a part Dr. Alceste’s research lab since 2022 and plans on attending graduate school in the future with hopes of becoming a licensed therapist.
Additional Links:
Psychology Faculty Research | Butler University
False Confessions - Innocence Project
Fact Sheet | False Confessions
Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to “WILDCIDE” on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (MERCH NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE!)
Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff
WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
A Father's Confession: The Abduction and Murder of Riley Fox
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic content on child abduction and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.
On Sunday June 6, 2004, Kevin Fox was awoken by his 6-year-old son Tyler saying 'Riley is gone.' Kevin immediately began searching the house, the neighborhood and checking with neighbors, but 3-year-old Riley Fox was nowhere to be found. Within hours, the small community of Wilmington, Illinois kicked into full gear to begin the massive search to try and find Riley. Fast forward 8 months, Kevin Fox is in jail being charged with a crime that he confessed to, but a confession that he quickly claimed to be false. How is it possible that a loving father of two not only confesses to a horrific crime but also maintains his innocence? This story is tragic, heart-wrenching and infuriating from the outside looking in and it'll leave you wondering: How can an investigation get so much wrong? You’re going to want to take a breather after this one.
**Make sure to tune in on Friday 4/24 to listen to the interview with Dr. Fabiana Alceste and Lauren Motz as we discuss the wild world of False Confessions.**
Resources:
Amber Alert Info: Frequently Asked Questions | AMBER Alert (ojp.gov)
Search Sex Offenders in your Area: Home | Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (nsopw.gov)
Information about False Confessions: False Confessions - Innocence Project
Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to “WILDCIDE” on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch coming soon!)
Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff.
WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
References:
Cassimy, E. (2023, March 22). Kevin Fox, exonerated in the 2004 murder of his daughter, dies in Arkansas head-on Crash. NBC Chicago. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/kevin-fox-exonerated-in-the-2004-murder-of-his-daughter-dies-in-arkansas-head-on-crash/3100762/
Harrington, A., Kozlov, D., Cramer, M., Hartman, K., & Miller, S. (2023, December 9). Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/scott-eby-admitted-rape-and-murder-riley-fox-dies-prison/
Ward, T. (2023, December 9). Scott Eby, man who confessed to murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison. ABC7 Chicago. https://abc7chicago.com/scott-eby-riley-fox-murder-killer/14156521/
Smith, B. (2006, July 3). The Nightmare: A look at the riley fox case. Chicago Magazine. https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/july-2006/the-nightmare/
Smith, J., & Diaz, J. (2021, May 7). Mom opens up about botched police investigation into daughter’s murder. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/mom-opens-botched-police-investigation-daughters-murder/story?id=77538319
Smith, J., Diaz, J., Rivas, A., & Yang, A. (2021, May 5). How FBI’s hunt for Riley Fox’s killer revealed major mistakes by local detectives. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/fbis-hunt-riley-foxs-killer-revealed-major-mistakes/story?id=77505898
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Fallible Forensics: Interview with Expert Dr. Jeff Kukucka
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Dr. Jeff Kukucka is a professor of psychology whose work aims to understand and prevent forensic science errors. He regularly testifies as an expert witness, trains various legal audiences, and works with forensic scientists to strengthen crime lab procedures. Make sure to tune in and listen to this episode of ‘How Dr. K Ruined Science For Us’. Just kidding, we LOVE Dr. K. However, he did kind of bust the bubble of the long-held belief that forensic science is 100% reliable and infallible. Is it possible that forensic science isn’t as ‘sciency’ as we all thought and has actually lead to innocent people being convicted of crimes they didn't commit? Well, stick around as Dr. K walks us through new research and the approaches to identifying and addressing human bias in forensic science.
More about our Honored Guest:
Dr. Kukucka is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Towson University. He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Loyola College in Maryland. As an undergraduate, he became involved in research on conformity in eyewitness memory with Dr. Kerri Goodwin (Towson University) and research on child forensic interviewing and metacognition with Dr. Maggie Bruck (Johns Hopkins Medical Institute). He then graduated from the Ph.D. Program in Psychology & Law at the CUNY Graduate Center, where he worked primarily under Dr. Saul Kassin (John Jay College of Criminal Justice). Dr. Kukucka is broadly interested in the psychological causes and consequences of wrongful convictions in the criminal legal system, with a particular focus on forensic science errors, post-exoneration adjustment, cognitive biases, and police interrogations.
Additional Links:
Reasonable Doubt | Psychology Today
With George Floyd, a Raging Debate Over Bias in the Science of Death - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Jeff Kukucka | Towson University
Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to “WILDCIDE” on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (MERCH NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE!)
Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff
WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Loved to Death: The Case of Lacey Ellen Fletcher
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic content around child abuse and neglect. Listener discretion advised.
The date is January 3, 2022. It had been almost 15 years since anyone had seen 36-year-old Lacey Ellen Fletcher outside of her house in her Slaughter, LA. Around 2am on the morning of January 3, Lacey’s mother Sheila Fletcher made a call to 911 stating that Lacey had stopped breathing. Paramedics and East Feliciana Parish Coroner Dr. Ewell Bickham were immediately called to 2568 Tom Drive. The coroner, law enforcement officials, and first responders who arrived on scene were met with the most horrific sight they’d seen in their careers. What law enforcement officials would soon uncover would be the beginning of the most bewildering and horrific story anyone could have imagined. What monstrous, unbelievable secrets were hidden behind the walls at the Fletcher house at the end of a sleepy cul-de-sac? Is this a case where 'loving someone to death' is possible? Or is this blatant disregard of human life? Either way, stick around for this heartbreaking roller coaster of a case while Chelsea and Bailey explore concepts from enablement, neglect, mental health issues and a family living wildly different private and public lives.
Resources:
In an emergency, call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873). If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, call 911 first.
Locked-in syndrome - Resources and Support - Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (nih.gov)
PARALYSIS RESOURCE CENTER Fact Sheet – LOCKED-IN SYNDROME (christopherreeve.org)
Autism Resource Center (aacap.org)
Resource Guide | Autism Speaks
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References:
Bashinsky, R., & Alexander, H. (2022, May 26). “I can’t conceive how something like that could happen”: Colleague of louisiana dad facing murder charges after daughter, 36, was found fused to the couch by her own waste says he’s shocked by horrific details of the case. Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10769793/Co-worker-Louisiana-dad-accused-murdering-daughter-locked-syndrome-shocked.html
Hutchison, J. (2024, February 9). Coroner in case of Lacey Fletcher, who was found dead, fused to a couch, says she was “literally tortured and rotted in her own body” - and is convinced her parents were not living in the house: “nobody could stand the stench.” Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13066981/coroner-lacey-fletcher-dead-couch.html
Jimenez, G. (2024, February 7). Parents of louisiana woman who died on maggot-ridden couch pleaded no contest to manslaughter. The Advocate. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/east_feliciana/lacey-fletchers-parents-plead-guilty-to-manslaughter/article_654ea708-c168-11ee-bbb5-138a84079773.html
Kalmbacher, C. (2023, June 26). Parents re-indicted on murder for sick daughter who melted into family’s couch while starving. Law & Crime. https://lawandcrime.com/crime/parents-indicted-on-murder-charges-for-the-2nd-time-in-case-where-paralyzed-daughter-melted-into-familys-couch-while-starving-and-covered-in-feces-sores-and-maggots/
Krail, J. (2022, May 6). Mom charged in daughter’s murder was placed on leave after Nakamoto exposed disturbing details of neglect. WBRZ. https://www.wbrz.com/news/mom-charged-in-daughter-s-murder-was-placed-on-leave-after-nakamoto-exposed-disturbing-details-of-neglect/
Medlicott, Jenny. (2024, February 7). Parents of woman found “melted” to maggot-infested sofa “loved daughter to death” as they face manslaughter charges. LBC. https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/woman-melted-into-sofa-usa-neglect-parents-manslaughter/
Rosato, C. (2024, March 20). Parents of Lacey Fletcher sentenced for daughter’s death. https://www.wafb.com. https://www.wafb.com/2024/03/20/parents-lacey-fletcher-sentenced-daughters-death/
Saunders, A. (2024, March 21). Parents of Lacey Fletcher, woman who “melted” into maggot-infested couch, sentenced to 40 years. Peoplemag. https://people.com/lacey-fletcher-parents-sentenced-8612500
Steinbuch, Y. (2024, February 7). Parents of Lacey Fletcher, woman found “melted” to couch, plead no contest to manslaughter. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2024/02/06/news/parents-of-lacey-fletcher-woman-found-melted-to-couch-plead-no-contest-to-manslaughter/
Woodfield, G. (2022, May 5). Exclusive: Neighbors of homeschooled autistic Louisiana woman who died smothered in her own waste say she was last seen in public 15 years ago exercising outside her house and reveal she was a “fun normal kid” into volleyball and Disney Movies. Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10783477/Lacey-Fletcher-seen-public-15-years-death-neighbors-reveal.html
Friday Apr 12, 2024
The Choy Family Tragedy
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Buckle up, folks! We're diving headfirst into the whirlwind tragedy of the Choy Family, a real-life saga that's part mystery, part drama, and all jaw-dropping. The Choy family was a conservative, close-knit family living in a nice suburban neighborhood in Brockton, Massachusetts. Anne Trinh-Choy and her husband Ching “Jimmy” Choy did their best to raise their daughter Frances and grandson Kenneth in a happy, hardworking household. However, not everything was as it seemed within the walls of the Choy residence. Soon, tragedy struck the Choy family that sent a ripple effect through the community. 17-year-old Frances Choy soon finds herself at the center of a mind-boggling mystery but alas, things are never as they appear. Don’t miss this special episode that aligns with the upcoming interview with Dr. Jeff Kukucka.
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Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff.
WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
References:
Allegrini, E. (2007, August 22). Nephew will point finger to aunt in Brockton murder trial. The Holland Sentinel. https://eu.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/2007/08/21/nephew-will-point-finger-to/48336227007/
Levenson, M. (2020, October 2). Judge overturns murder conviction, citing “racial animus” in prosecutors’ emails. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/01/us/brockton-massachusetts-woman-freed-prison.html
Possley, M. (2020, October). FRANCES CHOY. Frances Choy - National Registry of Exonerations. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=5815
Simpson, L. (2020, September 30). Woman, 34, who spent 17 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murdering her parents in a house fire, is first woman of color exonerated in Massachusetts after prosecutors’ racist emails are revealed . Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8790171/Asian-American-woman-convicted-murdering-parents-exonerated-judge-rules-racial-bias.html
Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk. (n.d.). Frances Choy vs. Commonwealth. CHOY vs. COMMONWEALTH, 456 Mass. 146. http://masscases.com/cases/sjc/456/456mass146.html
Valencia, M. J. (2008, May 4). Boston Globe Article.. strand theatre tragedy. Brockton Firefighters | Strand Theatre. http://brocktonfirelocal144.org/?zone=%2Funionactive%2Fview_article.cfm&HomeID=87251&page=Strand20Theater20Disaster