US police departments are increasingly launching true crime podcasts to generate tips for cold cases, following successes like the capture of Peter Chadwick and the discovery of Karen Schepers' remains. Aurora PD hopes its podcast aids the Chelsea Yasser murder investigation, leveraging the genre's popularity despite resource and ethical challenges.
A judge ruled that a book co-written by Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's murder, can be used in his August trial. Davis's defense sought to bar the memoir "Compton Street Legend," arguing it was fictionalized for profit. The judge found Davis adopted the book's contents as his own truth.
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven Gilgo Beach serial killings and admitted to an eighth homicide, the 1996 murder of Karen Vergata. DNA from a discarded pizza crust linked him to the crimes. He faces life in prison and will cooperate with the FBI on other serial killer cases.
Nikki Wasilishin is seeking justice for her mother, Stephanie, who was murdered in 1993. Despite a boyfriend being the prime suspect, no charges were filed. Nikki now uses TikTok and a podcast to pressure authorities and seek public opinion.
Nikki Wasilishin is using TikTok and a podcast to seek justice for her mother, Stephanie Wasilishin, who was murdered in 1993. Despite a police investigation and medical examiner ruling it a homicide, no one was charged. Nikki is now pushing for public attention to find answers.
