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Don't Talk to Strangers
Hosted by Nina Innsted · EN
Don't talk to Strangers – The Oakland County Child Murders is a limited run podcast focused on nine child murders that took place in and around south Oakland County between January 1, 1976 and March 16, 1977. Four of these murders appear to be the work of an as yet unidentified serial killer known as the Oakland County Child Killer.
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The end of the story
Dec 28, 201900:42:32Tap to summarizeIn the conclusion of the mini season of Don't Talk to Strangers we cover the delayed arrest of the perpetrators, their trials and the distressing information learned by Jennifer's mother during court proceedings. #Murder #Michigan
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Episode 1
Dec 21, 201900:32:08Tap to summarizeThe charming community of Milford Michigan has seen more than its fair share of tragedy and violence. This mini-season of Don't Talk to Strangers explores a double homicide from the summer of 1995. #Murder #Michigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Finale
Oct 19, 201900:12:30Tap to summarizeA somber yet optimistic conclusion to season one. -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host Lisa Strawn, editor/producer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Where is my perp walk?
Aug 3, 201900:58:19Tap to summarizeNina and fellow researcher Andy Berthiaume discuss the patterns and problems in the Oakland County child murders based on information found in this document. (Note: this is a 250 page PDF. Specific page numbers are mentioned in the episode) Document Link Url: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/53805NCJRS.pdf -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host
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No One to Guide Him
Jun 12, 201900:28:37Tap to summarizeSeptember 1, 1978, 23 year old James Lossing of Mt Clemens commits an unspeakable crime against a child. Macomb County officials were asking - Could Lossing be the long sought after Oakland County Child Killer? -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host
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No Apparent Motive
May 14, 201900:27:02Tap to summarizeIn September 1977, Birmingham, Michigan had it's third murder in less than two years. Authorities are quick to point out that this murder "was not related to the Oakland County Child Killer." Who murdered art dealer and reverend John McKinney? His business brought him in contact with OCCK victim Timothy King. Could McKinney know about the child killings? Or was it all a coincidence? #murder #art #unsolved #execution -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host
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Episode 9 - Stakeout
Apr 19, 201900:32:13Tap to summarizeThe final chapter of Timothy King's abduction and murder. https://catherinebroad.blog/2013/12/03/act-of-kindness/ (the track suit) https://catherinebroad.blog/2018/07/15/more-from-2009/. (Dead or institutionalized) Additional Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/dPEoasBHNiA -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host
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Episode 8 - The Ring
Mar 20, 201900:32:24Tap to summarizeIn 1976 law enforcement in Michigan uncovered a pedophile ring operating on North Fox Island, a privately owned property in Lake Michigan. Operating under the name "Brother Paul's Children's Mission" activities on North Fox Island allowed wealthy men like Dyer Grossman, Francis D. Shelden and their accomplice, Gerald Richards access to underprivileged kids who were sent to the island for a "camp experience". This episode also uncovers a similar operation in Tennessee run by "Father Bud" and discusses the efforts of "Adam Aristotle Starchild" to assist men like Shelden in fleeing the country, and charges of sexual assault against young boys, while protecting their financial assets. -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host Lisa Strawn, editor/producer
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Bonus - J. Reuben Appelman - Children of the Snow
Feb 27, 201900:27:27Tap to summarizeInterview with J. Reuben Appelman, author of "The Kill Jar" and host of ID channel show Children of the Snow, both about his search for information on the Oakland County Child Killer.
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Episode 7 - The Blue Gremlin
Feb 22, 201900:34:06Tap to summarizePublications about the death of 11-year-old Timothy King prominently featured the fact that the suspect was driving a blue Gremlin. Nina talks to Tim's brother, Chris King, about the accuracy, origin, and importance of this detail. -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host Lisa Strawn, editor/producer
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