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WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 2

In 2021, we set out to cover the case of Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old Indigenous woman who was murdered in Wisconsin in the ‘80s. But while we were in the field, we uncovered a disturbing pattern of murders with similarities to Rhys’ that were just too blatant to ignore. So, we spent the next three years working with local and federal law enforcement to try and get to the bottom of it. Before you listen, make sure you’ve listened to WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 1 ! In Part 2, we look into cases of two other female dismemberment victims in Wisconsin with striking similarities to Rhys Pocan’s. Rhys’ own cousin Rae Tourtillot’s remains were found just two years before Rhys’ disappearance. And Julia Baez’s remains were found buried in plastic bags the year after. But without a statewide task force, investigators are slow to put things together. If you have any information about any of the cases below, please contact Det. Nathan Hatch at the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Offi...

UPDATE: Beaumont Children

Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont disappeared nearly 60 years ago without a trace. On February 22, 2025, a third and final dig at a location of interest might give answers to a family who’s been waiting for over half a century.   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-beaumont-children/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. The  Crime Junkie Merch Store  is NOW OPEN! Shop the exclusive Life Rule #10 Tour collection before it’s gone for good! Don’t miss your chance -  visit the store now !  Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram:  @crimejunkiepodcast  |  @audiochuck Twitter:  @CrimeJunkiePod  |  @audiochuck TikTok:  @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook:  /CrimeJunk...

WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 1

In 2021, we set out to cover the case of Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old indigenous woman who was murdered in Wisconsin in the ‘80s. But while we were in the field, we uncovered a disturbing pattern of murders with similarities to Rhys’ that were just too blatant to ignore. So, we spent the next three years working with local and federal law enforcement to try and get to the bottom of it. In Part 1, when Rhys Pocan, a young mother of four, goes missing one summer night in Milwaukee, it sends shockwaves through her community. When her dismembered remains are found on a public hunting ground less than a month later, everyone hopes they might finally get some answers. But investigators struggle to unravel the case … and things don’t heat up until we step in. If you have any information about the murder of Rhys Pocan, please contact Det. Nathan Hatch at the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office at 920-459-3135, or email him at nathan.hatch@sheboygancounty.com . You can also reach out to us at cri...

*BREAKING NEWS* MURDERED: Marcus Rutledge

A young father moves to Nashville chasing his college dreams, but in June 1998, 23-year-old Marcus Rutledge vanishes after taking his daughter to daycare. His disappearance reveals a life filled with secrets...and even after the discovery of his skull, his family is left wondering if they'll ever know what really happened. If you have any information , please contact the Metro Nashville PD at 615-862-8600 or the department’s Crime Stoppers Division at 615-74-CRIME (615-742-7463).   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-marcus-rutledge/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.   Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram:  @crimejunkiepodcast  |  @audiochuck Twitter:  @CrimeJunkiePod  |  @a...

MISSING: Randy Leach

For over 36 years, the people of Linwood, Kansas, have been asking the same question… what happened to Randy Leach? If you know anything about the disappearance of Randy Leach on April 15, 1988, in Linwood, KS, or may have seen his car, a 1985 Dodge 600 sedan with Kansas plate LVJ8721, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-572-7463 . For more information about Randy and the efforts to find him, please visit InSearchofRandyLeach.com .    To learn more about the other Randy Leach, listen to The Deck’s Randall Leach (4 of Hearts, Idaho)   You can learn more about The Good segment and even submit a story of your own by visiting The Good page on our website!   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-randy-leach/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ t...

MURDERED: Elizabeth Barraza

Elizabeth Barraza was 29 when she was gunned down in her driveway in Tomball, Texas, while setting up for a garage sale. The murder was so calculated and shocking, police were certain they'd catch her killer within hours. But years later, the case is still unsolved. And her family’s hoping that someone can help bring them the justice they've been desperately seeking.  If you know anything about the murder of Elizabeth Barraza, please call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. There’s a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect. The money can be collected anonymously.  You can also contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office at 713-274-9100 .   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-elizabeth-barraza/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view...

INFAMOUS: Highway 20

Over several decades, women and girls have encountered a monster whose full reign of terror might not even be fully known. He hunted his own backyard, the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, and there could be victims out there that have yet to be discovered. If you have any information about John Ackroyd, or any of the cases discussed in this episode, please contact the Linn County Sheriff’s office tip line at 866-557-9988 .   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  crimejunkiepodcast.com/infamous-highway-20/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.   Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram:  @crimejunkiepodcast  |  @audiochuck Twitter:  @CrimeJunkiePod  |  @audiochuck TikTok:  @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook:...