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Inside Blizzard of Lies and the bad actors that helped turn this case into the circus it became. As the smoke from the trials is cleared, Read and her defense team face suits and counter suits with many civil cases in the wake of her acquittal last year. Blizzard of Lies, part two, with author Dave Wedge on John O'Keefe and the O'Keefe family, how the Read trials changed how we look at crime and policing, and the role journalism, activism, and independent reporting have in crime cases. Other topics: Kevin Reddington, the Clancy case, the Edgewater Technology workplace shooting (Reddington was the killer's defense attorney - he lost) on December 26, 2000 in Wakefield, Mass, grotesque police misconduct and (alleged) sexual abuse in Sandra Birchmore's case, and I question whether justice activists will show up for Latarsha Sanders, the Brockton (Mass) mother of five who was granted a new trial for the murder of her two children. More about Dave Wedge and where you can see him at davewedge.com. Online at crimeofthetruestkind.com I am a victim advocate, I have an understanding of trauma-informed victim-centered advocacy. I put victims and survivors and families first. and in this case, the victim is John O'Keefe. CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday, January 29, 2022 - the events of the night before and into the early morning hours, we would learn, would bring a seismic shift to this bedroom community 20 miles south of Boston. Canton, a town straddling 25,000 residents, was thrust into the spotlight in the days and weeks after John O’Keefe – a Boston cop – was found dying in another cop’s driveway hidden under a blanket of snow. The wicked winter storm whipped through the quiet streets, and before the day was over two feet of snow had fallen. Canton police were left to dig out of the mystery of John O’Keefe’s death. What is an unfortunate accident due to a night of heavy drinking and driving? Was a relationship gone sour to blame? The case was a watershed moment in Massachusetts criminal justice. And people could not get enough. Journalist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Wedge takes this case head on in his new book, Blizzard of Lies: Karen Read, John O'Keefe and the Shocking Unsolved Murder in Cop Town, USA (Simon and Schuster). Part one CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New episodes return this Fall. We revisit the unsolved murder case that haunts Boston with replay of our 2021 episode with Boston Globe reporter, Emily Sweeney. Who Killed Karina Holmer? A question we will not stop asking. Karina Holmer was murdered 30 years ago today. She was 20, barely an adult, and straddling two worlds when she was pulled from a dumpster by someone rummaging for cans. It was a brutal discovery. On the afternoon of Sunday, June 23, 1996, her remains were found wrapped in trash bags in a dumpster in the Fenway. She was strangled, washed, bisected, discarded. Only part of Karina was returned to her family in Sweden. The other part of her has never been found. Over the years, so many stories have been told, suspicions raised, misinformation spread. It is inevitable, I'm afraid, to stop people from theorizing and making stuff up. In this replay, we trace what we knew about those last hours and where the investigation led. In the years since I began researching her case, I have learned more and spoken to people with information about those months, weeks, and days leading up to her murder. I am putting it all together, with the plan to vet and share in future episodes. Until then, I continue to seek information about Karina's story. I continue to advocate for her.  WhoKilledKarinaHolmer.com crimeofthetruestkind.com/karina-holmer-replay Anngelle will be appearing at Crimestery Festival in Danvers, Mass October 9-11, 2026 Anngelle will be a panelist at Crime Bake 2026 in Dedham November 6-8 Passes for both are on sale now Crime of the Truest Kind Created, written, and hosted by Anngelle Wood online at crimeofthetruestkind.com follow @crimeofthetruestkind CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The headlines and news broadcasts in 1991 were filled with war, brutality, and harassment. We were faced with a new uncertainty. We also saw the dawning of a new culture phenomenon in the birth of reality tv and the grunge explosion. It was a different time. That April, a feminist scholar and New England School of Law professor is murdered in her exclusive neighborhood outside Harvard Square. High stakes for Cambridge Police to solve, no doubt. So why is her case still unresolved 35 years later? Mary Joe Frug, a 49-year-old professor and mother of two is stabbed by an unknown assailant just yards from her home on Sparks. The mysteries that surround her shocking murder seem endless. Was she targeted for her feminist teachings? Did she come upon someone full of rage at random? Was there a motive to this horrible crime? Did neighbors in this tree lined street here her struggle? It is a brutal killing that remains unsolved more than three decades later. The case stunned Cambridge and the academic world. Her murder raises more questions than answers, and the investigation has long been clouded by speculation, controversy, and silence. In this episode, part one of two, Mary Joe Frug’s life and work, the night of the murder, early theories, and unanswered questions, more at CrimeoftheTruestKind.com/mary-joe-frug CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Replay from one year ago! Justice is coming for Charline at last! News broke in the 16-year-old murder case will be resolved. The first real hope for justice for Charline and her family.  On Thurs, April 10, 2025, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan announced the arrest of Heinsky Anacreon, age 38, of Malden, Mass, who was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury on charges of murder, willfully misleading a police officer and willfully misleading an attorney.charging him with first-degree murder in this cold case that has haunted Charline's family since the day she disappeared on April 7, 2009. The investigation revealed a heartbreaking betrayal - Charline was lured by so-called friends with the promise of a sweet deal on a car, only to be robbed and killed. Most disturbing perhaps is the evidence that after the murder, her killers celebrated with a bottle of Moet champagne and toasted their windfall.  For those who've followed Crime of the Truest Kind, this case has been near to my heart. After sharing her case in a live show in 2024, and interviewing Charline's sister Rose (listen to episodes 71 and 72) last fall and advocating for this case at every opportunity, seeing this development brings joy. Nothing can bring Charline back or erase her family's 16 years of hoping and waiting for her killers to be caught. As we look toward a trial, I will continue following every development. CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the anniversary of locating Charline, a replay of the episodes I did with her sister back in 2024 - before the arrest was made in her case. The Unsolved Murder of Charline Rosemond - in part two, the details around her final hours, how she was lured with the promise of a car deal by people in her circle, and the knowledge that people known to her family were holding important information. We revisit the investigation’s early missteps, the rumors among people familiar to her family, and the belief that Charline was targeted by those she trusted. We know that the truth would soon come out. L Original episodes 71, 72 and an update to her case in episode 84. Crime of the Truest Kind crimeofthetruestkind.com CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the anniversary of locating Charline, a replay of the episode(s) I did with her sister, Rose, back in 2024 - before the arrest was made in her case. The Unsolved Murder of Charline Rosemond, part one: This episode revisits the heartbreaking 2009 murder of 23‑year‑old Charline Rosemond, a young woman poised for success. She was ambitious, full of style, and had big plans for her future. With Rose, her younger sister, we learn more about who Charline was, the suspicious circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and what her family went through looking for her and what happened once she was found in Union Square in Somerville on April 13, 2009. Listen to episode 71, 72 and an update to her case in episode 84. Crime of the Truest Kind crimeofthetruestkind.com CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over two weeks this March, Eastern Massachusetts witnessed the heartbreaking conclusion of three separate missing persons cases. Three families that languished for months. Each case carried its own mystery. The first break came when an unnamed individual contacted police in Nashua, New Hampshire with information about a murder confession. That tip set off a chain of events that led homicide detectives to a modest home in the quiet town of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. Inside the garage, beneath epoxy and concrete, they found human remains. Thankfully, this person came forward or the fate of 47‑year‑old Jill Kloppenburg would remain unknown. She was vulnerable, she was missed. Now she has finally been found. Within hours of that discovery, another alert came in. This time from Wakefield. A body had been recovered from Lake Quannapowitt, the same area that had been the focus of searches for 45-year-old Jason Thomas, missing since December 13, 2025. Jason was last seen on surveillance footage crossing a street, heading toward the train station. His family explored every possibility, but this cold and snowy winter made searching the lake impossible. With the spring thaw came a sad end to his family's search. And then, just one week later, came the third case. Leonard Mercury, a 57‑year‑old man who had vanished on October 31, 2025, after leaving a hospital where he was receiving mental health treatment. He walked out in the early morning hours wearing only hospital scrubs and nothing more - no shoes, no wallet, no identification, no phone. His family feared he was distressed, vulnerable, and in danger. For months, they remained hopeful that Leonard found safety somewhere. A drone helped locate the presence of a person in Crystal Lake and Leonard was recovered after missing for five months. Jill Kloppenburg's services are Sat, April 4 in Tewksbury, Mass. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jill-kloppenburg-obituary?id=61131491 Crime of the Truest Kind Hosted by Anngelle Wood Massachusetts and New England crime stories, hometown history crimeofthetruestkind.com/jill-kloppenburg CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 100! The Final Flight: The Tragedy of John F. Kennedy Jr, Carolyn, and Lauren Bessette, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The Kennedy family embodied American royalty through the collision of power, privilege, politics, and faith. Theirs was a dynasty that coexisted in the shadow of tragedy. Maybe the most tragic of all the losses came on a hazy July night in 1999, when favorite son, John Kennedy Jr, set off for Hyannisport for a family celebration. His wife, Carolyn, and her sister Lauren boarded his six-seater Piper Saratoga for the last time. That night, over the Atlantic, their love story came to an end when their plane went down off the coast of Aquinnah. All three were lost at sea. This episode explores the heartbreaking final chapter of John Jr’s life, and brings an end to this love story. But it wasn't just theirs. The love between sisters was the strongest bond, a sisterhood defined by fierce loyalty. Lauren volunteered to accompany them in some of the most difficult moments in John and Carolyn’s marriage. Lauren was already going to the Vineyard that weekend, but stepped in with quiet support of her sister. It is more than the tragedy of two families. It is about a legacy of love. We could not talk about John Jr, and not talk about the enduring myth of the Kennedy curse, the grave misdeeds and bad behavior that is synonymous with America's royal family. It is a reminder of the sorrow the nation faced when his father, President John F. Kennedy, was killed, and a 3-year-old John Jr. offered hope to fulfill his father’s dream. More at: CrimeoftheTruestKind.com/jfk-jr-final-flight-tragedy-carolyn-lauren-bessette CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk with Kim Blanchard‑Trigilio, one of Melanie's cousins who's leading new efforts to finally bring her home. Melanie was 14 when she disappeared from Woburn in 1989. Her family has never stopped searching for her. On Friday, October 27, 1989, 14‑year‑old Melanie Jo Melanson went to a popular party spot behind an industrial park with older Woburn high school kids. She told her grandmother she was staying with a friend so she could stay out late. No one ever saw her again. Her family is convinced she never left that spot — and that the two older boys she was last seen with know far more about what happened that night. More than 35 years later, her disappearance remains one of New England’s most haunting unsolved cases. Melanie’s cousins Billie‑Sue and Kim have been working tirelessly to generate new tips and keep her case alive. Their mission is simple: bring Melanie home. In this episode, I talk with cousin Kim Blanchard‑Trigilio about Melanie, her life, and the renewed efforts to uncover the truth. Visit MelanieMelanson.com More case information at crimeofthetruestkind.com/melanie-melanson Salty language: Low CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anniversary replay episode: Maura Murray is still missing. 22 years. She was last seen on February 9, 2004 on a snowy back road in Haverhill, New Hampshire, she grew up in Hanson, Massachusetts, she is one of ours. The is a lot about this case that bothers me - that she is missing, that her family has been thrust into a world they never wanted to be a part of, and that her case has become fodder for a genre of wannabe celebrities. Blame the Masshole in me. I think a number of people in true crime are faking it, just exploitative assholes who go through the motions of advocacy but it is really just performative b******t.| I did this episode with Julie Murray a few years ago, after we had met and I learned about what families like hers experience. Maura's story is a crime classic, a greatest hit in the gold catalog. I say that because of the nature of Maura’s case and the myths and mystery surrounding her disappearance, she has become like a character in a work of fiction. Her story has been “deep dived” and rehashed over and over again by the true crime coterie of content creators, podcasters, crime networks, reporters, show hosts, youtubers, tik tokies, and those among this cabal who don’t bother to take any time to really provide much research to do her case justice. I believe we can use true crime for good. We can do better. Julie Murray has been on the frontlines of her sister's case, working to keep her story in the public eye. Maura is still missing. Never give up hope. Meeting the Murrays was eye opening to what families go through. Engage with Empathy. mauramurraymissing.org crimeofthetruestkind.com/maura-murray-missing CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering Ana Ljubičić Walshe, 4/12/1983-1/1/2023 On the eve of the third anniversary of Ana’s disappearance, we honor her life and retrace the events that shaped this case. Ana Walshe, the 39‑year‑old mother of three whose sudden absence from her Cohasset home on New Year’s Day 2023 shook the coastal town and her colleagues in Washington, DC. Her case did capture national attention. What began as a missing report quickly became one of New England’s most closely followed true crime case. Her friends were stunned when they learned she hadn't been seen or heard from since New Year's Day 2023. I first covered her story in February 2023 (Episode 39), shortly after her husband, Brian Walshe, was arrested and a long pattern of fraud and deception unraveled. When a mother disappears, leaving behind three young children, fear sets in immediately. As investigators uncovered troubling details and the hope of finding Ana alive faded, I began researching “no‑body” cases in New England. Though rare, they do exist, and Ana's is now one that joins the list. Two Massachusetts cases that resulted in convictions came in the murders of Robin Benedict (1983, Sharon, Mass) and Katherine Leonard Romano (1998, Quincy, Mass), and the landmark case of Helle Crafts in Newtown, Connecticut in 1986, whose case helped establish standards for prosecuting cases where no body is recovered. Ana was last seen in the early hours of January 1, 2023. The Walshes had hosted a friend for New Year's Eve -- the friend testified about his relationship with Ana's family. Ana also worked for him as director of operations before she joined Tishman Speyer in 2022. Ana was reported missing on January 4, 2023 by her colleagues at Tishman Speyer, after she failed to return to work following the holiday -- not her husband, who fabricated a performance by contacting friends looking for Ana. Ana’s professional journey was extraordinary. After immigrating from Serbia in 2005, she began with seasonal hospitality jobs at an inn in Virginia -- first as a housekeeper, then as a server. Through determination, talent, and relentless work ethic, she built a career in luxury real estate and corporate operations, ultimately rising to a leadership role she called her "dream job" in DC. We examine the evidence presented in the Commonwealth vs Walshe murder trial, the timeline of Ana’s disappearance, and the memory of a woman whose life was defined by resilience, ambition, generosity, and profound love for her children. More at crimeofthetruestkind.com/justice-for-ana-walshe CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of Amy Sher's story, I share how the abuse she suffered went on for years as everyone around her tried desperately to reach her. Inspired by the award-winning film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri--about a mother's grief and a town's apathy--Amy's family made a public plea for answers, unveiling billboards in the area she was last seen that asked one question: “What Happened To Amy?” Learn the real life story that inspired "Three Billboards," and a father's mission to hold the man he believes killed his daughter to account. This episode deals with violence against women and domestic abuse. Please listen with care. Amy's case highlights the devastating impact of isolation, coercive control, gaslighting, inaction on the part of authorities, and the resilience of families who continue to fight for answers, even when justice feels so out of reach. With hope, they ask for anyone who may remember something from those days in the fall of 2002 when Amy was last seen, and what neighbors saw and heard. We explore how Amy’s disappearance became both a true crime mystery and a community call to action, connecting her story to cultural touchstones like award-winning films, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and the 1944 classic, Gaslight. Topics related to this case include: Abuse and Isolation: How coercive control shaped Amy’s life and cut her off from her family.The Disappearance: The events of October 14, 2002, when Amy left work and never returned.The Family’s Plea: In May 2018, the Sher family unveiled billboards in Billerica to demand answers.Legal Battles: How Sher v. Desmond (2007) set precedent for grandparent visitation rights in Massachusetts.Cultural Connections: Billboards as protest (Three Billboards) and gaslighting as abuse (Gaslight).This episode blends true crime storytelling, legal precedent, and advocacy for survivors of abuse. It’s not just about one missing mother — it’s about how families fight for justice and how culture reflects our deepest struggles with grief and accountability. More at CrimeoftheTruestKInd.com/amy-sher-part2 CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode deals with violence against women and describes injuries caused by domestic abuse. Please listen with care. The unsolved disappearance of Amy Sher is a disturbing story of violence, isolation, coercive control, and how one person can terrorize an entire family. Amy’s haunting case reveals the devastating realities of domestic violence—the emotional abuse, despair, and powerlessness she endured. Amy Beth Sher, a 38‑year‑old mother, was last seen at work on Monday, October 14, 2002, at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts. Her life had been marked by struggle since meeting Robert J. Desmond, Jr., an office temp at her job. Their relationship moved quickly, and those closest to her were stunned by how reckless Amy seemed in this new connection. Over time, they witnessed the frightening transformation of a once‑vibrant woman fading under the weight of coercive control and isolation. While the official record states Amy was last seen at Alewife MBTA Station around noon on Friday, October 18, 2002, there are no eyewitnesses to confirm this. The detail is widely repeated, but its origin remains unclear—likely stemming from her husband’s shifting accounts. What we do know is that Amy’s last confirmed location was Lahey Clinic in Burlington, and the last place she had to have been was her home in Billerica, where she lived with her husband and son. The chilling disappearance of Amy Sher underscores the profound impact of domestic violence. In this episode, we confront the realities of abuse and the helplessness experienced by everyone around her—family, coworkers, and friends—who could not save her from torment, no matter how they tried to offer a lifeline. By sharing Amy’s story, we shed light on the insidious nature of coercive control, the urgent need for advocacy and education, and the importance of collective action to break cycles of violence. This deep dive into a missing person case serves as a vital resource for understanding the delicate, destructive dynamics of domestic abuse. There is so much more to this than the question, “Why did you stay?” TheHotline.org — National Domestic Violence Hotline Directory of local providers of DV support JaneDoe.org DCF Wonderfund Gift Wish List For Holiday Giving 🛒Wonderfund Amazon Wishlist for more Episode page: CrimeoftheTruestKind.com/amy-sher CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to episode 95, the full show audio. This is bonus content of the Q+A from the show. While many question were on mic, some were not. Crimes of Camberville: From The Alleys to the Ivies, A History of Crime, Murder, and Mystery - Recorded live at The Burren in Somerville on October 23, we explore a history of crimes rooted in Somerville and Cambridge, cities defined by the intersection of the working class and university elites. From the side streets to the lecture halls, we talk about the cases that once made headlines, or remain unknown and unresolved. All should be told, and their names spoken. In this live episode, we walk through developments in the 2009 murder of Charline Rosemond, two cases that rocked Somerville in 1995 - Janet Downing, murdered by a neighbor and family friend, and the still-unsolved case of 17-year-old Deanna Cremin, who was almost home before she was attacked and killed, found the next morning by neighborhood kids. The tragic case of the Dunster House Murder of Trang Phuong Ho on Harvard's campus by her roommate, Sinedu Tadesse, whose mental state had been deteriorating before everyone's eyes, yet no one seemed to notice; and a history of crimes that took place throughout Cambridge dating back to the 1960s: Beverly Samans (1963), Linda Marshall (1968), Jane Britton (1969), Ada Bean (1969), Carol Peterson (1975), Julie Campbell (1978), and women who simply vanished off the streets of Cambridge and Somerville - Amy B. Sher (2002), Reina Carolina Rojas Morales (2022), and Mitchel Valaudyne Iviquel (2000) Show slides and source links will post at crimeofthetruestkind.com/crimeofcambervillelive CrimeoftheTruestKind.com | Follow @crimeofthetruestkind APPEARANCE - Sat 11/7 New England Crime Bake - Panelist - Research: Getting It Right On The Page | Hilton Boston/Dedham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.