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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43 min
The end of the story
In 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…
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32 min
Episode 1
The 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 th…
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13 min
Finale
A somber yet optimistic conclusion to season one. -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host Lisa Strawn, editor/producer See omnystudio.com/li…
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17 min
Introducing Today in True Crime
As a special treat for listeners, this is a special preview episode of Today in True Crime, a DAILY true crime podcast created by Parcast featuring a crime that occurred on this da…
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58 min
Where is my perp walk?
Nina 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 p…
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29 min
No One to Guide Him
September 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 afte…
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27 min
No Apparent Motive
In 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 Chi…
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32 min
Episode 9 - Stakeout
The 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-…
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32 min
Episode 8 - The Ring
In 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…
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27 min
Bonus - J. Reuben Appelman - Children of the Snow
Interview 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 Kill…
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34 min
Episode 7 - The Blue Gremlin
Publications 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 t…
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29 min
Episode 6 - Valerie Bishop
On February 2, 1977 10 year old Valerie Bishop was beaten, raped, murdered and left in the snow next to an abandoned house. While an arrest was made, the charges were dismissed. De…
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52 min
Episode 5 - Kristine Mihelich
On January 2, 1977 10-year-old Kristine Mihelich stopped by Hartfield Bowling lanes before heading to 7-11 where she purchased a magazine, some candy and a drink. Then Kristine dis…
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45 min
Episode 4 - Jill Robinson
This is the mid-season finale of Don't Talk to Strangers. The Robinson family thought leaving Detroit for the suburbs would keep them safe. Not long after the move, Jill Robinson b…
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31 min
Episode 3 - Jane Allan
In the summer of 1976, 13 year old Jane Allan is abducted. Local media reports on her as a runaway who met an unfortunate end, but Jane had not run away when she was abducted. Loca…
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31 min
Episode 2 - Mark Stebbins
Episode two explores the disappearance and murder of 12-year-old Mark Stebbins from Ferndale. He was last seen near Nine Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. His body would be left in a…
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40 min
Episode 1 - The Babysitter Murders
The "Babysitter Murders" is a series of three murders, one in Wayne County, one in Macomb County and one in Oakland County. Two of the victims were babysitting young children when…
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57 sec
Introducing Don't Talk to Strangers
Introducing Don't Talk to Strangers - a long-form podcast about the Oakland County child murders.