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In November 2024, 15-year-old Tripp Brazeale was found hanging from a tree in the middle of the woods of Forrest City, Arkansas. His death was quickly ruled a suicide, but in the weeks and months that followed, details of the case began to emerge that led Tripp's family, friends, and a private investigator to realize things might not be as clear-cut as they were led to believe. If you or anyone you know is thinking about suicide, please be aware that emotional support can be reached by calling or texting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. If you want to learn more about filing public records requests, visit our FOIA 101 guide (https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/foia-101/) for tips, templates, and step-by-step instructions on how to get started. Click HERE (https://www.change.org/p/reopen-the-case-new-evidence-on-the-death-of-tripp-brazeale?recruiter=1258479807&recruited_by_id=fc8cf080-ab93-11ec-b57d-6d660ba3817a&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_promote_or_share&utm_term=pet...

On May 4, 2007, 19-year-old Brittany McGlone did something she rarely did. Instead of going home after work, she went to her boyfriend’s house. By that afternoon, she was found dead in his bed, brutally beaten. She was naked, and her underwear was missing from the scene. In the home’s only bathroom, investigators found signs the killer may have showered before leaving. There were no signs of forced entry or robbery, only a small circle of people who knew she would be there. More than 15 years later, one man was arrested, but he was later released and walked free. Someone still knows what happened in that house. Brittany McGlone’s family received a Season of Justice grant. In 2025, they put up a billboard near Winnsboro, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, asking for tips. It is scheduled to come down soon, which is why this episode is being released now, so the family’s plea for help can be heard not just in Wood County, but around the world. Anyone with information can remain anonymous by c...

An arrest has been made in the 1990 Lovers' Lane murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson. More than 30 years after the killings, a DNA match led investigators to a suspect. Listen for the full update and to learn what investigators need your help with.  Already familiar with this case? You can skip to 32:23 to hear the latest update. If you had any contact with Floyd William Parrott or you think you might know something about this case or others he could have committed, please call the Harris County District Attorney’s Office at 713-274-5640 and mention "Lovers Lane". In honor of Andy & Cheryl, we made a donation to the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children (https://www.pomc.org/) . If you’d like to join us, or learn more, please visit this link (https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=1520) . If you are interested in listening to INFAMOUS: The Lake Waco Murders Part 1 (https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/infamous-the-lake-waco-murders-part-1/) & Part 2 (https://crimejunki...

Law enforcement Explorer programs were created to mentor teens interested in policing. But decades of weak oversight created an environment where officers could manipulate that trust. Some exploited their roles, using their authority to groom, abuse, and silence the very teens they were entrusted to guide.Resources: - RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: 24/7 hotline and resources for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visithttp://rainn.org - National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Research, education, and tools to support prevention and survivor recovery. Visithttp://nsvrc.org - Joyful Heart Foundation: Works to transform the response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, while supporting healing and survivor advocacy. Visithttp://joyfulheartfoundation.org - Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Confidential support for anyone concerned about child abuse. Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) or visithttp://ch...

For decades, police said Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac died via suicide by masturbation. But her family always believed there was more to Rowena’s death than met the eye. Could she have been the victim of a serial killer passing through Texas, or could her case be connected to the deaths of two other women in the area? If you have any information about the deaths of Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac or Melody Ann Bush, please contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at (979) 968-5856 or email us at tips@audiochuck.com. Click HERE (https://www.change.org/p/amend-rowena-s-death-certificate-to-homicide?recruiter=1394333976&recruited_by_id=3907fc80-ba9a-11f0-8ec0-976b611a0557&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_content=cl_sharecopy_490871358_en-US%3A9) to view and sign Joleta’s petition asking Fayette County to change Rowena’s manner of death on her death certificate to homicide.  Head over to our Crime Junkie YouTube channel to WATCH this episode:https:/...

When Maggie and Paul Murdaugh are killed on their family’s estate in 2021, the investigation unravels a history of privilege, corruption, and suspicious deaths tied to one of South Carolina’s most influential families. But beneath the headlines and courtroom drama are stories of people who never got justice, mysteries still unsolved, and a justice system that let one family operate above the law for nearly a century. As appeals move forward and the possibility of a new trial looms, one question remains – why would a man who had everything risk it all by brutally murdering his own family? Additional info Stephen Smith In 2023, South Carolina law enforcement officially declared Stephen Smith’s death a homicide, rather than a traffic accident, but still, it’s never been fully explained and no one has ever been arrested in connection with it. If you know anything about his roadside death in July of 2015, please reach out to South Carolina Law Enforcement. Mallory Beach Mallory’s family...

We hear you, Crime Junkies! We’ve seen the Amy Bradley Is Missing documentary on Netflix, and we see YOU searching for our original episode on her case. Look no further; we’ve re-released it for you right here <3 In March of 1998 Amy Lynn Bradley and her family set off on what was to be the trip of a lifetime, a full week-long cruise around the Caribbean. But little did they know their dream vacation would turn into a nightmare when Amy went missing from their stateroom in the early morning hours of March 24, 1998. Over 20 years have passed, and clues of her fate are few and far between, but there have been credible sightings to suggest that Amy is alive and being held captive. If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Amy Bradley, please contact your local FBI office (https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field/) or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate (https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/legat/) . You can also contact the Washington D.C. Field Office (https://www.fbi.go...