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Episode 41 Oakey 'AL' Kite Oakey Kite, who went by Al, was a friendly and well-liked 53 year old man living in a home in a quiet section of Aurora, Colorado in May, 2004. When his lifeless body was found in his finished basement apartment, it was quickly obvious to authorities that his death was a homicide, and a brutal one at that. He had been bound, beaten, tortured, and stabbed. A motive for Al's murder was elusive; he didn't have any enemies, and nothing in his personal life seemed to point to a reason that he would be killed in such a brutal fashion. Whoever had killed Al had carefully wiped down the home for prints, sanitized the crime scene, and destroyed potential evidence. It soon became apparent that the suspect in this case was a mysterious man who had answered Al's classified ad offering to rent out his basement apartment. This man it seems used a variety of accents, and disguises, and multiple sketches of the suspect seem to show two different looking men of different ages.It also became clear that this same man may have replied to other area classified ads for rooms to rent before settling on Al as his victim. The man's image was captured on an ATM camera after he used Al's debit card to withdraw money, but he was wearing a mask in the video, so it didn't help much,although, it hasn't stopped some online sleuths from commenting that the man's eyes are very similar to those of serial killer, Israel Keyes- a killer that often used extreme measures like Al's killer to evade detection. Golden State Killer investigator, Paul Holes, looked into this case extensively on his show 'The DNA of Murder' and we consulted him for this episode. Paul is convinced that this killer may have been a 'pro' or hitman that came to the U.S. from another country, and a single bit of DNA blood evidence found at the scene seems to back this up, but to date, Al's killer has evaded capture. In this episode, the team discusses the case, the clues, and the M.O. of the killer, and compares it to other crimes with some similarities. Al's would be renter, who identified himself as "Robert Cooper," claimed to be from the East Coast and to work for Wells Fargo Bank. He provided false identification and contact information on his rental application. Witnesses generally described the suspect male as white, in his forties or fifties, 5’10", 170 to 180 pounds, with black or brown hair. Witnesses reported that he walked with a limp and used a cane, and another reported that he spoke with a possible Romanian accent. If you have any information about the murder of Oakey Albert Kite, please call Detective Thomas Sobieski at 303-739-6710 Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription. To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media. Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com Want to listen to this episode, and every...

Discussion of the Al Kite case rolls on in the latest episode of our bonus show; 'The Scrum'

Episode 41 Oakley 'AL' Kite Oakey Kite, who went by Al, was a friendly and well-liked 53 year old man living in a home in a quiet section of Aurora, Colorado in May, 2004. When his lifeless body was found in his finished basement apartment, it was quickly obvious to authorities that his death was a homicide, and a brutal one at that. He had been bound, beaten, tortured, and stabbed. A motive for Al's murder was elusive; he didn't have any enemies, and nothing in his personal life seemed to point to a reason that he would be killed in such a brutal fashion. Whoever had killed Al had carefully wiped down the home for prints, sanitized the crime scene, and destroyed potential evidence. It soon became apparent that the suspect in this case was a mysterious man who had answered Al's classified ad offering to rent out his basement apartment. This man it seems used a variety of accents, and disguises, and multiple sketches of the suspect seem to show two different looking men of different ages.It also became clear that this same man may have replied to other area classified ads for rooms to rent before settling on Al as his victim. The man's image was captured on an ATM camera after he used Al's debit card to withdraw money, but he was wearing a mask in the video, so it didn't help much, although, it hasn't stopped some online sleuths from commenting that the man's eyes are very similar to those of serial killer, Israel Keyes- a killer that often used extreme measures like Al's killer to evade detection. Golden State Killer investigator, Paul Holes, looked into this case extensively on his show 'The DNA of Murder' and we consulted him for this episode. Paul is convinced that this killer may have been a 'pro' or hitman that came to the U.S. from another country, and a single bit of DNA blood evidence found at the scene seems to back this up, but to date, Al's killer has evaded capture. In this episode, the team discusses the case, the clues, and the M.O. of the killer, and compares it to other crimes with some similarities. Al's would be renter, who identified himself as "Robert Cooper," claimed to be from the East Coast and to work for Wells Fargo Bank. He provided false identification and contact information on his rental application. Witnesses generally described the suspect male as white, in his forties or fifties, 5’10", 170 to 180 pounds, with black or brown hair. Witnesses reported that he walked with a limp and used a cane, and another reported that he spoke with a possible Romanian accent. If you have any information about the murder of Oakey Albert Kite, please call Detective Thomas Sobieski at 303-739-6710

Episode 40 The Monster of Florence In this episode, the team explores Italy's most infamous unsolved murder series by a killer dubbed 'The Monster of Florence' For a decade from the mid 1970s until the mid 1980's, the Monster of Florence stalked unsuspecting couples on secluded lover's lane areas, and was responsible for at least 14 murders in the Florence countryside. The attacks were brutal, sadistic, and sexual in nature. Despite a few tantalizing clues; including possible eyewitnesses, and a letter mailed to police which included the flesh of one of his victims, this diabolical killer was never caught. In this episode, the team discusses the known victims, as well as other potential cases he may be linked to, and analyzes potential suspects. Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription. To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media. Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths: https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/ The Citizen Detective team includes: Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor Writing and Research- Alex Ralph Technical Producer- Andrew Gray Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective

The Scrum Episode 40 The conversation about the Monster of Florence continues in the Scrum

Episode 40 The Monster of Florence In this episode, the team explores Italy's most infamous unsolved murder series by a killer dubbed 'The Monster of Florence' For a decade from the mid 1970s until the mid 1980's, the Monster of Florence stalked unsuspecting couples on secluded lover's lane areas, and was responsible for at least 14 murders in the Florence countryside. The attacks were brutal, sadistic, and sexual in nature. Despite a few tantalizing clues; including possible eyewitnesses, and a letter mailed to police which included the flesh of one of his victims, this diabolical killer was never caught. In this episode, the team discusses the known victims, as well as other potential cases he may be linked to, and analyzes potential suspects.

Episode 39 The Black Dahlia; Rosenda Mondragon In our continuing coverage of the Black Dahlia murder, we look closely at the case of 20 year old Rosenda Mondragon to see if her murder may be connected to the Black Dahlia murder, Rosenda's nude and possibly mutilated body was found in Los Angeles in July, 1947. She had been strangled with a silk stocking. There were clues to work with along with eyewitnesses that provided information to police, but the case went cold, and to this day, it's not clear if her death is connected to the Black Dahlia murder. Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription. To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media. Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths: https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/ The Citizen Detective team includes: Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor Writing and Research- Alex Ralph Technical Producer- Andrew Gray Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective

The conversation about this week's case rolls on in the Citizen Detective after-show 'The Scrum'

Episode 38 'The Black Dahlia' Elizabeth Short Part 3 In our final episode of 2023, we continue our exploration of the murder of of 'The Black Dahlia'; Elizabeth Smart. In this chapter, we look at other cases that may be connected to Elizabeth's murder, and consider possible suspects. Happy Holidays from the Citizen Detective team! We will return in January, 2024 with an all new episode. Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription. To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media. Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths: https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/ The Citizen Detective team includes: Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor Writing and Research- Alex Ralph Technical Producer- Andrew Gray Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective

In our final scrum of 2023, we discuss this week's case a bit further, and also talk about the holidays.

Episode 37 'The Black Dahlia' Elizabeth Short Part 2 In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the case of Elizabeth Short,AKA 'The Black Dahlia' whose 1947 murder shocked LA residents. We take a closer look at both her final days, and the people that interacted with her, and we also begin to talk about some suspects. Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a Patreon subscription. To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media. Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths: https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/ The Citizen Detective team includes: Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor Writing and Research- Alex Ralph Technical Producer- Andrew Gray Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective

Our discussion of the Black Dahlia case rolls on in our after-hours show; The Scrum