Georgia Episodes

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Dec. 2, 2020

Part 1: Unidentified For 36 Years

NamUs Case UP#10724 -Cobb County, GA - May 10, 1984 This episode tells the story of an unidentified white female discovered in a wooded area in South West Cobb County. She has been unidentified for 36 years and her killer has never been found. Uncovered Case File Sources: NamUs Casefile -https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10724 Georgia Bureau of Investigation https://gbi.georgia.gov/cases/unidentified-remains/cobb-county-white-female Doe Network-Case File http://www.doenetwork.org/...
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Dec. 2, 2020

Part 2: Meet the Detective

In this episode, I discuss this case with retired Cobb County Police Detective, John Dawes. Detective Dawes was a member of the Cobb County Police Department for 29 years. He retired in 2013, but was soon asked by District Attorney, Vic Reynolds, to lead the newly established Cobb County Cold Case Unit. Detective Dawes knows this case inside and out and will answer many of the questions presented in today’s episode. What he shares with us will explain why after 36 years, this case remains unsolv...
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Dec. 16, 2020

Part 3: Missing Evidence

In this episode, Detective Dawes answers the questions raised in Episode 1. His answers will shock you and explain why, after 36 years, Our Doe remains unidentified and her killer has never been found. Support the Show.
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Feb. 17, 2021

Part 5: A killer, a sketch and an unidentified young woman.

If the death of Samuel Little and the details contained in the last episode left you feeling like “this case would never be solved”. Keep listening. There have been some surprising developments over the past 30 days. Amy Hutsell, Program Director at the CJCC has submitted my case research to the SAKI Task Force. This is the task force that has been charged with matching Georgia homicides to Samuel Little confessions and they are actively working on this case! I am not sure how long the reexamin...
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March 17, 2021

Part 7: And Now...We Wait!

In this episode, I share comments from Amy Hutsell, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault, Program Director at the Georgia, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and from the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office regarding grant funding and DNA Profiling/Genealogical Research for Our Doe. It is exciting to think that we are closer to solving this case than we have ever been before, but for now...we wait. Our role in this investigation is complete; we dug deep, asked questions, conne...
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May 16, 2024

Investigating Cold Cases

I am excited to share the Behind the Badge series with my loyal True Crime PI listeners. In Behind the Badge, Detective Dawes and I dive into the world of cold cases, drawing from his 35 years of experience and my insatiable desire to uncover the truth. From the intricate process of piecing together evidence to the adrenaline pumping thrill of finally catching the bad guys, we'll explore it all. So, whether you're a seasoned sleuth or just a curious listener, get ready for an unforgettable ride...
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June 14, 2024

Every Case Is Solvable - Deborah Lynn Randall

Welcome to Behind the Badge! On Jan. 13, 1972, in Marietta, Georgia, nine-year-old Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Randall was abducted from a laundromat across the street from her home, raped, and killed. Not long after, Deborah's case went cold and the evidence was lost. 42 years later in 2014, Detective Dawes, lead investigator at the Cobb County Cold Case Unit, agreed to take a look at her case. The team was able to locate the lost evidence and test it for DNA. In 2015, the perpetrator's complete DNA...
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July 3, 2024

Part 1 - Unsolved: The Disappearance of Deborah McKneely

On January 29, 1991, the very day Deborah McKneely was supposed to sign divorce papers to end her 20 year marriage to Donald McKneely, this mother of 2 young sons went missing from her home in Rockdale, Georgia. Foul play was suspected, and her husband, Donald was publicly named a suspect by the Rockdale Sheriff's Department. Join us as we discuss the evidence in the case and learn why Detective Dawes has little doubt that Deborah's disappearance is the result of a domestic homicide. If you wou...