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Cardinal Crimes
Cardinal Crimes
56 episodes
6 days ago
Charles Hatcher was an American serial killer officially convicted of murdering two children, though investigators believe he was responsible for many more assaults and homicides. His life was defined by a revolving door of prisons and psychiatric institutions, where he became known for his repeated escapes and his ability to manipulate his documented mental health issues to feign insanity in pursuit of lighter sentences. In this episode, we’ll explore what is known about Hatcher’s early life...
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Charles Hatcher was an American serial killer officially convicted of murdering two children, though investigators believe he was responsible for many more assaults and homicides. His life was defined by a revolving door of prisons and psychiatric institutions, where he became known for his repeated escapes and his ability to manipulate his documented mental health issues to feign insanity in pursuit of lighter sentences. In this episode, we’ll explore what is known about Hatcher’s early life...
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Cardinal Crimes
SERIAL KILLER: Charles Hatcher
Charles Hatcher was an American serial killer officially convicted of murdering two children, though investigators believe he was responsible for many more assaults and homicides. His life was defined by a revolving door of prisons and psychiatric institutions, where he became known for his repeated escapes and his ability to manipulate his documented mental health issues to feign insanity in pursuit of lighter sentences. In this episode, we’ll explore what is known about Hatcher’s early life...
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1 week ago
19 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
REVISIT: Dorothy Miller
This week, we are revisiting the murder of Dorothy Miller in preparation for a few episodes highlighting two men who I think are top contenders for the man responsible. The murder of Dorothy Miller is Burlington, Iowa’s oldest cold case. Dorothy was a 48-year-old real estate agent who was brutally murdered while showing a prospective client a home in August of 1969. The man she showed the home to was never seen again, despite Dorothy’s own husband and many witnesses seeing him the day a...
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2 weeks ago
26 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
REVISIT: Dawn Allen
Today we are revisiting a case that really plunged me into researching Iowa cold cases, the disappearance of Dawn Allen. On May 5, 2011, 50-year-old Dawn Allen failed to show up for work at Subway in Carroll, Iowa. Days later, the man investigators believed held the key to her disappearance, James Snovelle, took his own life in Kansas, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and unsettling revelations about his double life. If you have any information about Dawn Allen, please call the ...
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3 weeks ago
21 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
NEWS: The Murder of Amber Czech and Fort Hood OB Allegations
In today’s episode, we go over two recent stories that have a common theme: violence against and a complete lack of respect for women. In Minnesota, 20-year-old Amber Czech was brutally murdered by a male colleague. Why? He didn’t “like her”. At Fort Hood, an Army OB-GYN stands accused of sexually harassing, assaulting, and secretly recording female patients. Allegations that highlight the systemic failure of the military to protect women. We wrap up by reflecting on account...
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4 weeks ago
22 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
MURDERED: Johnita Clemons
On Christmas Eve of 2013, Johnita Clemons was shot and killed inside her home, leaving behind two young children. Early news coverage hinted that investigators were making progress, but details were scarce. Then the updates stopped. Years have passed, and Johnita’s murder remains unsolved. Yet in recent years, police have revealed that they believe one person holds the information needed to finally bring answers… but that individual refuses to talk. What happened to Johnita Clemons? And who i...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
SERIAL RAPIST: Giles Warrick
Between 1991 and 1998 in the D.C. area, ten women were sexually assaulted by a man dubbed the Potomac River Rapist. The last victim, Christine Mirzayan, was murdered. For years, these cases remained unsolved, leaving so many haunted, traumatized, and without answers. In today’s episode, we will discuss each of the victims, the crime scenes, the evidence, and examine what the offender's behavior might reveal about him. Then, we will discuss the eventual arrest of Giles Warrick and ...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
INSANITY PLEA: Andrea Yates
In June of 2001, the world was stunned when news broke that a Texas mother had drowned her five children. Photos of Andrea Yates, her children, and what many considered to be a “picture-perfect family” were plastered across the media, with everyone wondering how something so horrific could happen. In this episode, we look at the events leading up to that day, the red flags that were ignored or minimized, and how Andrea and Rusty’s extreme religious beliefs likely exacerbated her postpartum ps...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
MURDERED: Connie Ruddy
In 1997, Connie Ruddy disappeared from her home without a trace. Two years later, her jawbone was discovered miles away, confirming her death but offering few clues about what happened to her. For almost three decades, her case seemed cold. Until October of 2025, when investigators returned to her home to search for new evidence. This case is a reminder that all it takes is one piece of information, one new advancement in technology, to change everything for a "cold case". Someone...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
SUSPICIOUS DEATH: Ellen Greenberg
If you want to support the Greenberg's through donations to their legal fund, or through signing petitions to reopen her case please see the website below: https://www.justiceforellengreenberg.com/ If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, there is help available. Visit https://www.thehotline.org/ for resources or text "START" to 88788. On October 10, 2025, the Philadelphia Chief Medical Examiner published their opinion on the manner of death of Ellen Greenberg ...
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2 months ago
1 hour

Cardinal Crimes
UPDATE: Keara Coshow
On July 12, 1979, a fire at the Hill Top Motel in Red Oak, Iowa, claimed the life of 3-year-old Keara Coshow. Despite known suspicions of child abuse from Keara's stepmother, Karen, and Keara being nearly blind from an injury many suspect was inflicted upon her by her stepmother, investigators ruled the fire and Keara's death a tragic accident. The investigation was reopened in 2007 and closed in 2010 with the same conclusion: the fire and Keara's death were an accident. Many, inc...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
PART 6: Raymundo Esparza, Where the Investigation Stands, and Theories
One name that you will almost certainly find while researching the 1980 murders of Rose Burkert, Roger Atkison, and William Kyle, and the 1970 murder of Jack McDonald is Raymundo Esparza. In this episode, we talk about how he is connected to the case, the evidence (or lack of evidence) against him, and the status of the investigation into his connections to the case. We then explore the theory that all of these murders were sexually motivated homicides, and committed by one serial...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
NEWS: A Potential Mass Shooting Averted in Atlanta
In today's quick bonus episode, we break down what we know about the recent case of a mass shooting averted at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This could have been a devastating tragedy, but it was stopped thanks to a family member seeing something concerning and reporting it. We talk about how this shooting was averted, the concept of leakage, and why it is so important that the public is educated on the warning signs of mass shooters. I close with a quick ran...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
PART 5: The 1970 Murder of Jack McDonald
In October of 1970, a maid at the Travel Inn in Meridian, Mississippi discovered the body of 23-year-old Jack McDonald. He had been murdered by multiple blows to the head with an ax or hatchet-like instrument. The investigation into the murder of Jack McDonald remains unsolved, but today, many believe he may have been murdered by the same man who killed William Kyle, Rose Burkert, and Roger Atkison. In part five we will go over everything we know about Jack's case and the similari...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
NEWS: Heist at the Louvre, The Perfect Neighbor, and the Netflix series giving me the ICK.
Today we have a bonus episode coming to you from my car! There are a few developing crime related stories I wanted to talk about, including the Louvre heist. Then, I have thoughts on a few documentaries and Netflix series. I talk about Death in Apartment 603, What Happened to Ellen Greenberg (HULU), My Father, the BTK Killer (NETFLIX), MONSTER: The Ed Gein Story (NETFLIX), and The Perfect Neighbor (NETFLIX). If you have any information on the murder of Kada Scott please call or text Phi...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
PART 4: The 1980 Murder of William Kyle
On Wednesday, June 25, 1980, workers at the Sheraton Motor Inn in Galesburg, Illinois, found the body of William Kyle, a lumber salesman, brutally murdered in his hotel room. To this day, Kyle’s murder remains unsolved, but the crime scene contains many similarities to that of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison’s murder. In this episode, we cover what we know of the murder of William Kyle, and discuss the similarities and differences between the two scenes. If you have any information on th...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
PART 3: The 1980 Murder of Rose Burkert & Roger Atkison, Initial Suspects
The brutal 1980 murders of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison have puzzled investigators for decades. While suspicion has often fallen on people close to the couple, the list of potential suspects has grown far beyond their inner circle. In this episode, we explore the individuals who’ve been investigated over the years — from those who knew Rose and Roger personally to complete outsiders. We break down possible motives, examine what evidence cleared (or didn’t clear) them, and look at how invest...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
PART 2: The 1980 Murder of Rose Burkert & Roger Atkison, The Investigation
On September 12, 1980, Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison were brutally murdered at a Holiday Inn in Williamsburg, Iowa. To this day, this case remains unsolved. In part one, we went through the crime scene in detail. Today, in part two, we step beyond the crime scene and into the investigation that followed. Who were Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison, and what brought them to that Holiday Inn room on the night of their deaths? We trace their final movements, reconstruct the timeline, and exam...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
PART 1: The 1980 Murder of Rose Burkert & Roger Atkison, The Crime Scene
On September 13, 1980, a housekeeper at the Holiday Inn in Williamsburg, Iowa, discovered a horrifying scene: Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison had been brutally murdered in their hotel room bed. More than four decades later, their case remains unsolved. But could the answers be closer than ever? In part one, we dive deep into the crime scene itself, piecing together details from decades of media coverage and released crime scene photos. The scene is puzzling, but hidden within it may be critica...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
REVISIT: Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell, Domestic Violence Homicide Risk Factors, the Violence Against Women Act, Abuser Interventions
This week, we’re revisiting a past episode with freshly cleaned-up audio before diving into a brand-new cold case next week. This particular interview is one I’m especially proud of. It was such an honor to speak with someone with such knowledge and dedication to ending domestic violence and pursuing real solutions. I hope you enjoy listening, and as always, I’d love to hear your thoughts! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell, a national leader in research and advocacy in the ...
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3 months ago
42 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
MURDERED: Laura Van Wyhe
Laura Van Wyhe spent the evening of Friday, October 25, 1996 celebrating her recent 21st birthday with family and friends. Hours later, around 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 1996, she was found critically injured along Highway 136 near Kahoka, Missouri. She later died from her injuries at an Illinois hospital. While her injuries led investigators to believe she had been struck by a vehicle, the scene as a whole suggested she had been moved, and that she might have been struck on purpose.&nbs...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Cardinal Crimes
Charles Hatcher was an American serial killer officially convicted of murdering two children, though investigators believe he was responsible for many more assaults and homicides. His life was defined by a revolving door of prisons and psychiatric institutions, where he became known for his repeated escapes and his ability to manipulate his documented mental health issues to feign insanity in pursuit of lighter sentences. In this episode, we’ll explore what is known about Hatcher’s early life...