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Vanessa Richardson
On the Crime House original podcast, Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, we're diving into the psychology of the world's most complex murder cases.
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Dr. Tristan Ingalls
From serial killers to cult leaders, deadly exes and spree killers, we're examining not just how they killed, but why.
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Vanessa Richardson
Is it uncontrollable rage? Overwhelming fear? Or is it something deeper? Serial Killers and Murderous Minds is a Crime House Studios original new episodes drop every Monday and Thursday Friday. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. This is Crime House. Good morning everyone. We have multiple breaking true crime cases this morning that you need to know about, and we're starting with the biggest one. A high school hockey game in Rhode island turned deadly when a shooter opened fire inside a packed arena, killing two family members, critically wounding three others, and then dying by suicide at the scene. This is crime house 24 7, your non stop source for the biggest crime cases developing right now. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Vanessa Richardson and we have quite a lineup for you today. Here's what you need to know.
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Vanessa Richardson
Delivery fees may apply. On February 17, 2026, authorities in Rhode island gave new details about the shooting that shattered a youth hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch arena in Pawtucket, confirming the shooter killed two of their own family members, wounded three others, and then died by suicide. The violence unfolded Monday afternoon during a scheduled high school hockey matchup as players were on the ice and families packed the stands. Witnesses described a normal game that flipped instant into panic when shots rang out. Kids and coaches sprinting for locker rooms, spectators ducking behind seats, and parents trying to get to their children while staying out of the line of fire. One of the clearest accounts came from teen goalie Olin Lawrence, who said the first sounds didn't even register as gunfire. He thought they might be balloons popping or something slamming against the rink boards. Then he realized it was gunshots and he described how players and teammates rushed towards safety with only seconds to react, pressing into doorways and trying to stay quiet and protected as the arena erupted into chaos. Authorities later identified the suspected shooter as 56 year old Robert Dorgan. Who also used the name Roberta Esposito. Police confirmed Dorgan died at the scene from what they described as a self inflicted gunshot wound. Among those killed were Robert Dorgan's ex wife, Rhonda Dorgan, and the couple's 23 year old son, Aiden Dorgan, an engineer in the shipbuilding industry and the former captain of North Providence High School's varsity hockey team. Three additional victims, described by investigators as two family members and a family friend, were transported to area hospitals in critical condition. In the immediate aftermath, a woman who identified herself to reporters as Robert Dorgan's daughter spoke outside the Pawtucket Police Department saying, quote, my father was the shooter, he shot my family and he's dead now, end quote. She added that he had struggled with mental health issues. In recent years. As investigators piece together what led to the violence, court filings and reporting have revealed a deeply fractured family history. In 2020, Robert Dorgan told police he had undergone gender reassignment surgery. Social media posts from that period show Dorgan presenting in female clothing and wearing makeup. That same year, the shooter's then wife, Rhonda, filed for divor divorce. In initial filings, she cited the surgery and what she described as narcissistic and personality disorder traits. Those grounds were later amended to irreconcilable differences and the divorce was finalized in June 2021. By that time, Robert Dorgan had moved to Florida, where the shooter was working as a truck driver. Prior to relocating, Dorgan had reportedly lived for approximately seven years at a home owned by his father in law. Court documents show that the relationship had deteriorated sharply. In filings and police reports, Robert Dorgan alleged that his father in law threatened to have the shooter murdered by an Asian street gang if Dorgan did not move out of the residence. Dorgan also claimed his father in law used derogatory language toward transgender people and said that no such person was, quote, going to stay in my house, end quote. In a separate 2020 incident, Robert Dorgan accused his own mother of assault, telling police she had acted in what records describ as a violent, threatening or tumultuous manner. Dorgan later claimed his father in law warned them that if he did not drop the assault charges against his mother, retaliation could follow. The father in law was subsequently charged with intimidation of witnesses and obstruction of the judicial system, though those charges were later dismissed. The case against Dorgan's mother was also dismissed. Investigators have not publicly stated a definitive motive. However, authorities have characterized the incident as a targeted act rooted in domestic conflict rather than a random attack. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee called the shooting, quote, a senseless act of violence that shattered a community gathering meant for families. End quote. School officials in North Providence and surrounding districts announced increased security presence at athletic events this week, acknowledging the ripple effect the violence has had on student athletes across the region. With the suspected shooter dead, there will be no criminal trial. However, authorities say the homicide investigation remains active as they exam the years of domestic disputes that preceded the violence. Law enforcement officials have also said they're reviewing surveillance footage from inside and outside the arena to determine how Dorgan entered the facility armed and whether there were prior warning signs in the hours leading up to the attack. In the Meantime, a verified GoFundMe page established by a family member is seeking $65,000 to support Rhonda Dorgan's two surviving children as they navigate the aftermath of the attack. As Pawtucket mourns and investigators complete their review, another domestic tragedy is now drawing attention, this time involving a Ukrainian refugee and her soldier boyfriend allegedly shot dead by a jealous ex on Valentine's Day. Early on Valentine's Day morning, deputies in Moore County, North Carolina were dispatched to a home in Vass, a small town about 60 miles southwest of Raleigh. Inside, they found two people dead from gun gunshot wounds, 21 year old Katarina Tov Mosh and her boyfriend, 28 year old Matthew Wade, a U.S. army soldier who was stationed at Fort Bragg. Investigators say the shooting happened shortly before 8am on Saturday, February 14th. The Moore County Sheriff's Office later confirmed in a public statement that both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have identified the suspect as 25 year old Caleb Fna Tov Mosh's ex boyfriend. According to the Sheriff's office, Fosnow had fled the area in a white 2018 Ford Mustang by the time deputies arrived. He was considered armed and dangerous. Authorities say he drove for hours before being apprehended during a traffic stop in Coshocton, Ohio at approximately 2:30pm that same day. Law enforcement officials said they believe he was heading toward his hometown when he was detained. Fosna has since been charged with two counts of murder and one count of breaking and entering, though a clear motive has not yet been publicly disclosed. He's currently being held without bond in the Kashoc County justice center, but authorities say his case will be handled in Moore County, North Carolina. Investigators have confirmed that Tovmash and Fosna were previously in a relationship in Ohio, though authorities have not specified how long they dated or when the relationship ended. Investigators allege that early that Morning, FNA traveled to the home belonging to Tovmas's mother, where Tovmas had been staying with Wade. According to reporting, Tov had been helping care for her younger siblings at the residence. Both Wade and Tovmas were reportedly in bed when FNA allegedly broke into the home. In a Facebook post, Wade's sister Megan wrote that Tovmas siblings were present at the time of the shooting. She claimed Fosna drove roughly seven hours from Ohio and broke into Tovmash's home where she was caring for her younger siblings. Megan Wade wrote, quote, he forced one of her siblings to wake her, then shot her and then shot my brother who was sleeping next to her, end quote. Those specific details have been shared publicly by family but have not been independently confirmed by law enforcement. Katerina Tovmash had come to the United States as a refugee from Ukraine several years ago. Her parents and five siblings later joined her. Friends say she was rebuilding her life in North Carolina after fleeing the war in her home country. A childhood friend named Kirill Prishep Kook told a CBS affiliate station, quote, my best friend was an immigrant who was a refugee from Ukraine. She came here because of the war to hide from death and the danger. She came here with her family. This is not normal, end quote. Prishepkuk said Tovmash loved piano, traveling and photography. She was always helping her mom and loved taking care of kids. He said she confided in him about everything and that in his view, Tovmash was happy. In her Facebook post, Megan Wade wrote about her brother's plans to travel through the Army. She wrote, quote, he was supposed to go to Italy this year. He also wanted to travel to Hawaii, Japan, Ireland. There was nothing he wanted more. She added, quote, life is so unfair. No one should ever get a call saying their loved one was murdered. Matthew, I promise you we will get justice for you and that sweet girl, end quote. The Moore County Sheriff's Office says the investigation remains active. A friend of Tovmash has also created a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses. As of Tuesday, the fundraiser had raised more than $23,000. As the Moore county community continues to mourn the loss of Katerina Tovmash and Matthew Wade, investigators in another state are now working to piece together the details of a separate and tragic shooting, this one in Ohio, where a mother was killed in what authorities believe may have been a burglary gone wrong.
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Vanessa Richardson
A middle school volleyball coach and teacher was shot and killed in her home Monday during what authorities believe was a home invasion. Just after 2:30am on February 16th. Police in tip City, Ohio, rushed to a home on Cunningham Court after receiving a report of a burglary in progress and a shooting. When officers arrived, they found 37 year old Ashley Flynn with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say Flynn's husband and their two children were inside the home at the time but were not physically injured. Investigators had described the case as an apparent home invasion and TIPP City Police Chief Greg Atkins told CBS affiliate reporting that authorities believe Flynn was killed during a burglary gone wrong. Police told reporters on the scene Monday that there were signs of forced entry as the investigation began early Monday, officers secured the scene and notified family members who could help care for Flynn's husband and children, according to a TIPP City Police Department press release. Authorities say the search for whoever was responsible continued through the day Monday. Police established a perimeter around the house, deployed police canines and searched nearby areas using an unmanned aerial drone. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting the Tip City Police, but as of Tuesday afternoon, no suspect had been publicly identified. In a statement released Tuesday, police said that investigators worked late into the night Monday and returned to the home Tuesday morning to collect evidence and secure the scene. An autopsy was also conducted on Tuesday morning and the results are pending. Flynn was a volleyball coach at Tippecanoe Middle School and the school district said. She was also a substitute teacher and a former Tip City Schools teacher. In a Facebook post, Tipp City Schools remembered Flynn for her beautiful smile, warmth and kindness and said she had a positive impact on others in and out of the classroom and on the court. In an email to the school community, the Tipp City School District Superintendent Erin Moran said that she will be greatly missed. Moran wrote, quote, ashley was heavily involved in our district. She was known for her warm smile, welcoming spirit and genuine care for others. She was an influential who people naturally gravitated toward and she positively impacted those around her, often without even realizing it. Flynn also taught at Lifewise Academy, a Bible based religious education program which announced a community prayer gathering Monday afternoon following her death. Tip City Police are asking anyone with information or video footage to contact the department. As one investigation remains ongoing in Ohio, we now turn to New York City where police are investigating a separate Valentine's Day incident that left multiple Midtown Manhattan businesses damaged and one worker injured. New details are coming into focus after A chaotic Valentine's Day rampage in Midtown Manhattan left multiple businesses damaged and at least one worker injured. Police say the Destruction began around 2:30am on February 14th when 36 year old Jonathan Jones allegedly smashed his way into Uncle Jack's steakhouse near West 35th street using a metal street barrier. Surveillance video shows him chugging what the restaurant says was a $50 bottle of gin, then hurling it into shelves behind the bar, shattering bottles and glass. Uncle Jack's general manager Mohamed Yassin told PIX11 News the damage could total about $50,000, adding quote, thank God there was nobody in the restaurant, end quote. The break in happened just hours before a large Valentine's Day dinner crowd was expected. He also told reporters the suspect bizarrely pulled the fire alarm before leaving. Police say Jones then walked less than a half a mile to the Interface retreats Hostel on 8th Avenue, forced his way inside, ran to the second floor, grabbed a fire extinguisher and punched an employee who tried to stop him. He allegedly carried that extinguisher next door to a 711 and discharged it inside the store and filling the space with powder. An employee reported difficulty breathing and burning in his eyes after being exposed to the chemical powder. Nearby businesses were also hit. A deli worker said the suspect knocked payment equipment to the floor and scattered merchandise before running off. Jones was arrested shortly afterward and charged with burglary, robbery, assault, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment. He has pleaded not guilty and is due back in Court on March 18. He Investigators are continuing to review surveillance footage as business owners calculate tens of thousands of dollars in losses from what police describe as a rapid and destructive early morning spree.
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Vanessa Richardson
Drives a person to kill? Is it uncontrollable rage? Overwhelming fear? Unbearable jealousy? Or is it something deeper? Something in the darkest corners of our psyche?
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Dr. Tristan Ingalls
Every Monday and Thursday, the Crime House Original Podcast, Serial Killers and Murderous Minds dives deep into the minds of history's most chilling murderers. From infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes and terrifying spree killers, I'm Dr. Tristan Ingalls, a licensed forensic psychologist. Along with Vanessa Richardson's immersive storytelling full of high stakes twists and turns. In every episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, I'll be providing expert analysis of the people involved, not just how they killed, but why.
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Vanessa Richardson
Serial Killers and Murderous Minds is a Crime House Studios original. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. Lastly, let me tell you about what else is happening at crime house today. Clues is covering the yogurt shop murders in In December 1991, four teenage girls were murdered inside an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. The victims, Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas, Jennifer Harbison and Sarah Harbison, had been closing the store for the night when they were bound shot and the shop was set on Fire. The crime devastated Austin. The brutality stunned investigators, and for decades, the case became one of the most debated investigations in Texas history. In 2023, more than 30 years later, Austin police announced that advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy had led them to identify a suspect. The man had died years earlier, meaning there would be no trial, no cross examination, no courtroom reckoning. The identification brought a measure of clarity, but it did not erase the long and complicated investigative history that preceded it. Before you dive into that clues episode, here are some of the most significant investigative failures, blind spots and missteps that shaped this case long before the recent breakthrough. Number one A crime scene destroyed by fire. The yogurt shop was deliberately set ablaze after the murders. That fire severely compromised the crime scene from the outset. Heat, smoke, and water from the firefighting efforts degraded biological evidence and obscured details that might have clarified timelines or offender behavior. Arson scenes are notoriously difficult to process. High temperatures can destroy fingerprints and damage DNA. Even when material survives, contamination becomes a serious concern. In this case, the fire left investigators with limited physical evidence to work with increasing reliance on witness accounts and later, confessions. The fragility of the scene shaped everything that followed. When physical evidence is scarce or damaged, investigators may lean more heavily on interviews and statements. In the yogurt shop case case that shift would later become one of the most controversial aspects of the investigation. Number two Confessions that didn't hold up Nearly eight years after the murders, four young men were arrested and charged. Two of them, Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott, provided confessions during lengthy interrogations. Those statements became central to the prosecution's theory of the crime, but serious questions emerged almost immediately. Defense attorneys argued that the confessions were the product of coercive interrogation tactics and psychological pressure. Portions of the statements appeared inconsistent with known forensic facts. Some details were vague, while others mirrored information investigators had already discussed publicly. As forensic testing advanced, male DNA recovered from the scene was found not to match the men who had confessed. Appeals followed. Convictions were overturned. Ultimately, charges were dismissed. The collapse of those prosecutions raised difficult questions about whether investigators had focused too heavily on obtaining admissions rather than verifying alignment with physical evidence. Once a confession exists, it can anchor a case. If that anchor is unstable, the entire structure can fail. Number three early forensic limitations. When the murders occurred in 1991, DNA technology was far more limited than it is today. Biological samples were collected, but the ability to extract and compare profiles was constrained by the science of the time. As technology improved, testing was revisited. The male DNA identified at the scene did not match the previously accused men. That revelation reshaped the case and confirmed that investigators had not identified the correct individuals in the earlier prosecutions. The eventual breakthrough in 2023 came through forens Genetic Genealogy, a method that compares crime scene DNA to public genealogy databases in order to identify familial connections. By building family trees and narrowing possible matches, investigators were able to identify a suspect who had never been charged during the earlier phases of the case. The development demonstrated both the power and the limitations of forensic progress. Science advanced, answers emerged, but the delay meant that accountability in court would never occur. Number 4 Tunnel vision under public pressure, the murders generated intense public fear. In Austin, four teenagers killed in a local business created a sense of vulnerability that extended far beyond the families directly affected. Community pressure to make arrests was enormous. High profile cases often produce a dangerous dynamic urgency mixed with visibility. Law enforcement agencies face demands for swift resolution. Media coverage amplifies every development. When suspects are identified, public expectation shifts toward conviction. In retrospect, some observers have argued that once investigators centered on the four young men later charged, alternative avenues may have received less attention. Tunnel vision is not unique to this case, but the Yogurt Shop investigation became a textbook example of how focusing on a single theory can shape the interpretation of evidence. When the prosecutions collapsed, it forced a reckoning not just with individual interrogations but with the broader investigative mindset that allowed fragile confessions to outweigh forensic inconsistencies. Number five Uncertainty about the number of offenders. From the beginning, investigators believed more than one person was involved. The scale of the crime four victims restrained and murdered inside a commercial space suggested coordination. The confessions described group participation. Yet without physical evidence tying multiple specific individuals to the scene, the exact structure of the crime remained unclear. Even with the 2023 identification of a suspect through DNA, questions remain about whether others were involved and, if so, who they were. Group crimes introduce complications. Shared culpability can create layers of silence. Witnesses may misremember or misinterpret what they saw. When multiple individuals are present, establishing precise roles becomes more difficult over time. The identification of a primary suspect did not fully resolve the question of whether he acted alone. That lingering uncertainty continues to shape how the case is discussed. Number six the long wait for breakthrough technology. For decades, the Yogurt Shop murders symbolized investigative frustration. Evidence existed, but it did not lead to a definitive conclusion. Families endured trials, reversals, renewed hope, and renewed disappointment. The 2023 announcement by Austin police marked a turning point. Using advanced DNA techniques unavailable in the early 1990s, investigators identified a suspect who had died years earlier. Because he was deceased, there would be no prosecution, no jury verdict, and no opportunity for the legal system to formally adjudicate the evidence. For some, the identification provided a measure of closure. For others, it underscored how long justice can take and how often it arrives incomplete. The case demonstrates the dual nature of cold casework. Technology can unlock answers long buried, but time changes what those answers can accomplish. The yogurt shop murders reshaped Austin and challenged investigators for more than three decades. A compromised crime scene, contested confessions, evolving forensic science and intense public pressure all played roles in the long and complicated path to identification. The recent DNA breakthrough changed the official status of the case, but it did not erase the investigative missteps that marked its early years. It remains a case studied not only for its brutality, but for the lessons it offers about evidence, interrogation and the risks of tunnel vision. For a deeper exploration on the forensic trail, the interrogation tactics and the 2023 identification, listen to today's episode of Clues covering the yogurt shop murders. We'll see you there. You've been listening to Crime House 24 7, bringing you breaking crime news. I'm Vanessa Richardson. We'll be back with tomorrow morning with more developing stories. Stay safe and thanks for listening. What drives a person to murder? Find out from a licensed forensic psychologist on Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, a Crime House original podcast. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Follow wherever you get your podcasts.