Murder Sheet Podcast Summary

Episode: The Cheat Sheet: Unhoused and Unidentified
Date: February 6, 2026
Hosts: Áine Cain (Journalist) & Kevin Greenlee (Attorney)

Overview:

This episode of The Murder Sheet takes a national tour through recent and historical cases involving vulnerable or unidentified victims, possible serial killings, domestic homicide, and multiple active missing persons investigations. The central thread tying these cases together is society’s often overlooked or marginalized populations—particularly the unhoused and the unidentified. The hosts also highlight the need for public attention and participation in solving these cases, encouraging listeners to share composite sketches and missing persons info.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Possible Serial Killer Targeting Unhoused Communities in California

[04:33 – 11:58]

• Segment Theme: Rise of homicides among homeless individuals in Los Angeles area encampments, suggesting a possible serial killer at work.
• Kevin outlines the recent murders of four unhoused people along the LA River (Compton Creek/Willowbrook area between October 2025 and January 2026, including former NFL player Kevin Johnson).
• The difficulty in investigating these crimes due to lack of surveillance, social stigma, and lack of trust between homeless communities and police.
• Discussion about how unhoused individuals are increasingly targeted by violent offenders or serial killers due to their vulnerability and the relative invisibility of their communities.
• Áine adds background on Kevin Johnson’s life and talks about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in former athletes, potentially providing context for his later struggles.
• Both hosts stress that all victims—no matter their situation—deserve dignified treatment and justice.

Notable Quotes:

"Being homeless is pretty much as vulnerable as you can get." (Áine Cain, 07:19)
"It would be much easier to get away with this and also be much easier for possible links to murders to go unnoticed." (Kevin Greenlee, 07:51)

2. Unidentified Homicide Victims in Suffolk County, New York

[11:59 – 25:32]

• Segment Theme: Efforts by the Suffolk County DA's office (NY) to identify two "Jane Does" whose killers are known, but whose names remain mysteries.
• Áine describes new renderings and details released for “Medford Jane Doe” (murdered by serial killer Robert Schulman in 1994, targeted sex workers, victims dismembered to hamper identification) and “Bellport Jane Doe” (killed by pimp Arthur Kinlaw in early 1980s, buried under a concrete patio, disabled woman known as "Marie" or "Maria").
• Insights on Schulman’s modus operandi, the importance of victim identification for family closure, and the use of modern forensic genealogy and composite sketches to aid public recognition.
• Call for listeners to check the new images and share widely, since the unidentified could be from anywhere, not just NY.
• District Attorney Raymond Tierney’s proactive approach highlighted as a model for other cold case agencies.

Notable Quote:

"We know what happened to them. We just don't know who they are.” (Áine Cain, 11:59)

"We are asking the public to take a moment to read the information available and look at these new renderings of the victims. We believe someone must know something. No tip is too small." (DA Tierney, quoted by Áine, approx. 24:45)

3. High-Profile Delaware Homicide — Domestic Violence with a Political Twist

[25:32 – 37:55]

• Segment Theme: The arrest of William Stevenson for killing his wife Linda, with added media attention because Stevenson was previously married to First Lady Jill Biden (over 50 years ago).
• Kevin explains the tenuous connection and warns against sensationalism, refocusing discussion on the prevalence of domestic violence across all social strata.
• Áine underscores that abusers can be anyone, and that misconceptions about domestic violence harm prevention and early intervention.
• The presence of family suspicion is noted via omissions in the obituary and the deletion of a Facebook comment questioning the omission.

Notable Quotes:

"Domestic violence...can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere." (Kevin Greenlee, 34:32)

"Thinking that, 'oh, that happens to a different socioeconomic class or could never happen to someone I know' is a trap...it plays into abusers' hands." (Áine Cain, 35:22)

4. Missing Persons Spotlight: North Dakota & Indiana (Active Investigations)

[38:04 – 43:30]

• Áine brings attention to the disappearance of 25-year-old Isadora Wengel (West Fargo, ND, missing since Dec 31, 2025), details on her appearance, last known whereabouts, vehicle of interest, and law enforcement’s ongoing search for any video or tips.
• Details about the active search for 16-year-old Lillian Key (missing from Avon, Indiana since Jan 12, 2026)—possible travel to Indianapolis, Chicago, or Vive, Indiana; distinctive piercings and a tattoo; known to be in foster care.
• Encouragement for listeners in relevant regions to spread the word, share the photos, and help gather tips.

5. Update: The Hayley Busby Case (Indiana-Ohio)

[43:30 – 46:50]

• Federal authorities provided a public update on the complex, multi-jurisdictional investigation into the abduction and murder of 17-year-old Hayley Busby (from Fishers, Indiana, found murdered in Perry County, Ohio).
• No timeline for additional information due to ongoing process, reiteration of need for public patience and the preservation of investigative integrity.
• Áine stresses importance of due process and warns against media/public demands for rushed updates, highlighting how methodical work is necessary for just outcomes.

Notable Quote:

"We have to lose this idea that the rights of the defendant are not sacrosanct...If we want whoever is responsible for what happened to Haley to see justice, then patience is necessary." (Áine Cain, 46:50)

Memorable Moments & Notable Banter

"Kane Train" and Jet Age Jokes

[02:15 – 03:20]
The hosts poke fun at each other regarding who steers the "Kane train" (a running joke about show logistics and travel from case to case), with Kevin quipping:

"If I said, oh, we're going to take the Kevin car, then I would plan it." (Kevin Greenlee, 03:15)

State Nicknames and Early American History Tangent

[26:09 – 32:14]
An extended, humorous digression about Delaware's nickname ("The Small Wonder"), the bizarre 1980s sitcom 'Small Wonder,' and a crash course on Thomas West, Baron De La Warr (early Jamestown history), culminating in poking fun at 17th-century book titles.

Fire Safety (or: The Flaming Bucket Story)

[48:38 – 54:50]
The episode closes with the hosts recounting a slapstick mishap involving "a flaming bucket" while lighting a fireplace at home. Áine gives a tongue-in-cheek account of her panic, Kevin claims calm crisis management, both underline the importance of fire safety, and the story becomes a metaphor for the chaos of true crime podcasting.

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [04:33] – LA Homeless Serial Killer Discussion (Kevin Johnson and others)
• [11:59] – Suffolk County Unidentified Jane Does (Shulman/Kinlaw cases)
• [25:32] – Delaware Domestic Homicide (William Stevenson & Linda Stevenson)
• [38:04] – Missing Persons (Isadora Wengel, ND)
• [41:12] – Missing Child, Indiana (Lillian Key)
• [43:30] – Hayley Busby Investigation Update
• [48:38] – Flaming Bucket Anecdote
• [55:16] – Playful post-credits discussion about "pancakes" as a secret listener codeword

Links & Calls to Action (Per Hosts):

• Share newly released renderings and case information for unidentified victims—especially the Medford and Bellport Jane Does.
• If you have tips or footage related to missing persons (Wengel or Key), contact respective police departments or use online tip forms/text numbers.
• Spread awareness in your region—even a small detail could bring closure.
• Book reference: "Shadow of the Bridge" for readers interested in the Delphi case.

Tone & Style

Throughout, Áine and Kevin balance respectful, fact-driven reporting with candid, often dryly humorous personal banter. Their style demystifies the true crime process and humanizes both victims and investigators, emphasizing empathy and the need for public vigilance.

This summary is designed to inform and orient listeners who may not have caught the full episode, providing clear segment breakdowns, direct quotes, and highlights of the hosts’ natural rapport.