Retired Cobb County Homicide and Cold Case Detective, John Dawes

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...