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Least of These

Tiny Ranch Productions

Covering the victims that need it most. Every life matters. Everyone deserves justice.

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148. “Under Investigation” - The Case of Benson Xiong...

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2023/11/30

Abuse allegations, a text message, and a dark history. In October of 2018 Heather Gardner dropped off her healthy, happy, 11-week-old baby boy, Benson Xiong off with babysitter, Marissa Tietsort. She never could have imagined that would be the last time she would see her son alive. An investigation would uncover a pattern and history of abuse that was more disturbing than anyone knew. For resources and tips on how to spot abuse and safeguard your children

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148. “Under Investigation” - The Case of Benson Xiong...

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2023/11/30

Abuse allegations, a text message, and a dark history.In October of 2018 Heather Gardner dropped off her healthy, happy, 11-week-old baby boy, Benson Xiong off with babysitter, Marissa Tietsort. She never could have imagined that would be the last time she would see her son alive.An investigation would uncover a pattern and history of abuse that was more disturbing than anyone knew.For resources and tips on how to spot abuse and safeguard your children visit https://www.earlyopenoften.org/For tips

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147. RETIRED AIR FORCE: Ronald Gene Simmons With...

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2023/11/23

I’m off this week! Thankfully, Mama Margot from Military Murder is here with the case of Ronald Gene Simmons. Ronald Gene Simmons was a Navy Veteran and Air Force retiree who went on to commit the worst family mass murder in the history of the United States… Want more Military Murder? Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/military-murder/id1485570562 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oZJbyMZigSvvYVzknNzor?si=Qt6urYY4QjmvclH9JbryWw Follow on social: YouTube:

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147. RETIRED AIR FORCE: Ronald Gene Simmons With...

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2023/11/23

I’m off this week! Thankfully, Mama Margot from Military Murder is here with the case of Ronald Gene Simmons.Ronald Gene Simmons was a Navy Veteran and Air Force retiree who went on to commit the worst family mass murder in the history of the United States…Want more Military Murder?Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/military-murder/id1485570562Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2oZJbyMZigSvvYVzknNzor?si=Qt6urYY4QjmvclH9JbryWwFollow on social:YouTube:

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146. “The Walk Home” - The Case of Martha Jean...

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2023/11/16

A missing girl, two confessions, and a search that spanned decades.On November 27th, 1985, 12-year-old, Martha Jean Lambert was walking home from a neighbor’s house on Kerry Lynn Road.Hours later when her mother returned home, Martha Jean was nowhere to be found.Everyone told a different story and despite two confessions so many questions remain. What really happened to Martha Jean Lambert?If you have any information about the disappearance of Martha Jean Lambert, contact the Saint Johns County

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146. “The Walk Home” - The Case of Martha Jean...

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2023/11/16

A missing girl, two confessions, and a search that spanned decades. On November 27th, 1985, 12-year-old, Martha Jean Lambert was walking home from a neighbor’s house on Kerry Lynn Road. Hours later when her mother returned home, Martha Jean was nowhere to be found. Everyone told a different story and despite two confessions so many questions remain. What really happened to Martha Jean Lambert? If you have any information about the disappearance of Martha Jean Lambert, contact the Saint Johns

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145. “Murder on the #5 Train” - The Case of Marina...

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2023/11/09

A plan, a train ride, and an unexplained death. In September of 2016, 28-year-old Marina Placensia, her boyfriend, Angelo Mantych and their children were moving from Racine, Wisconsin. The family of six boarded a train in Wisconsin and just before they arrived in Denver, Marina was found deceased in her seat. Her death was originally ruled undetermined. It took seven long years for investigators to discover what really happened to Marina. If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic

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145. “Murder on the #5 Train” - The Case of Marina...

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2023/11/09

A plan, a train ride, and an unexplained death.In September of 2016, 28-year-old Marina Placensia, her boyfriend, Angelo Mantych and their children were moving from Racine, Wisconsin.The family of six boarded a train in Wisconsin and just before they arrived in Denver, Marina was found deceased in her seat.Her death was originally ruled undetermined. It took seven long years for investigators to discover what really happened to Marina. If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, you

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144. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker -...

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2023/11/02

A confession, a stray bullet, and a jaw dropping moment in court.After investigators arrested Michael Dixon, he confessed that he had shot Jim Whitaker.At first he claimed the shooting was accidental. But his story changed…repeatedly, each re-telling more dramatic than the last.And at his eventual trial, one witness left the courtroom stunned.Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/Least of These Discussion Group:

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144. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker -...

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2023/11/02

A confession, a stray bullet, and a jaw dropping moment in court. After investigators arrested Michael Dixon, he confessed that he had shot Jim Whitaker. At first he claimed the shooting was accidental. But his story changed…repeatedly, each re-telling more dramatic than the last. And at his eventual trial, one witness left the courtroom stunned. Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group:

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143. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker -...

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2023/10/26

A roommate, a 60-inch TV, and a cabin in the woods. In July of 2023 56-year-old Jim Whitaker vanished from his home in South Bloomingville, Ohio. The last person to see him was a man named Michael Dixon, who had been living with Jim since he had no place to go.Michael claimed he had found a note in the house and that Jim had just up and left. But the truth was more sinister than any one imagined.Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/Least of These Discussion Group:

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143. “The Note” - The Case of James “Jim” Whitaker -...

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2023/10/26

A roommate, a 60-inch TV, and a cabin in the woods. In July of 2023 56-year-old Jim Whitaker vanished from his home in South Bloomingville, Ohio. The last person to see him was a man named Michael Dixon, who had been living with Jim since he had no place to go. Michael claimed he had found a note in the house and that Jim had just up and left. But the truth was more sinister than any one imagined. Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These

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142. “I Snapped” - The Case of Shanteari Weems -...

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2023/10/19

An accusation, a shooting, and a shocking sentence. For over 17 years Shanteari Weems owned and operated Lil Kids Kastle Daycare along with her friend in Owings Mills, Maryland. In 2017 she married former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, James Weems Junior. Five years after they were wed, shocking allegations began to surface. When Shanteari confronted her husband a confrontation and a SWAT standoff ensued. For resources and tips on how to speak to your children about body safety

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142. “I Snapped” - The Case of Shanteari Weems -...

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2023/10/19

An accusation, a shooting, and a shocking sentence.For over 17 years Shanteari Weems owned and operated Lil Kids Kastle Daycare along with her friend in Owings Mills, Maryland.In 2017 she married former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, James Weems Junior. Five years after they were wed, shocking allegations began to surface.When Shanteari confronted her husband a confrontation and a SWAT standoff ensued.For resources and tips on how to speak to your children about body safety

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141. “Chop Shop” - The Case of Samuel Crawford -...

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2023/10/12

A shade tree mechanic, a helicopter, and a murder plot.On August 29th, 2023 21-year-old, Samuel Crawford was having trouble with his truck.After leaving work, he met local mechanic, Christopher Somers for a repair.Samuel Crawford vanished. The investigation into his disappearance uncovered a chop shop and a murder plot. If you have any information related to the murder of Samuel Crawford, please contact the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation at tips@osbi.ok.govLeast of These on Facebook:

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141. “Chop Shop” - The Case of Samuel Crawford -...

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2023/10/12

A shade tree mechanic, a helicopter, and a murder plot. On August 29th, 2023 21-year-old, Samuel Crawford was having trouble with his truck. After leaving work, he met local mechanic, Christopher Somers for a repair. Samuel Crawford vanished. The investigation into his disappearance uncovered a chop shop and a murder plot. If you have any information related to the murder of Samuel Crawford, please contact the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation at tips@osbi.ok.gov Least of These on

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140. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia...

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2023/10/05

A new witness, a trial, and a startling revelation. After a new witness came forward, investigators had direct evidence linking Henry Dinkins to the scene where Breasia Terrells’s body had been found. Henry Dinkins was arrested and charged with Kidnapping in the First Degree and First Degree Murder. And when it came time for trial, Breasia’s brother, D made a startling revelation on the stand. Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion

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140. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia...

Least of These ·

2023/10/05

A new witness, a trial, and a startling revelation.After a new witness came forward, investigators had direct evidence linking Henry Dinkins to the scene where Breasia Terrells’s body had been found.Henry Dinkins was arrested and charged with Kidnapping in the First Degree and First Degree Murder.And when it came time for trial, Breasia’s brother, D made a startling revelation on the stand.Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/Least of These Discussion Group:

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139. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia...

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2023/09/28

Three fishermen, a flood, and a new story.As the investigation into Breasia Terrell’s disappearance continued, all eyes were on Henry Dinkins.Suspicions were raised further after a cellphone ping placed Dinkins roughly 37 miles away from the apartment in Clinton County, Iowa I’m the early morning hours after the 10-year-old girl vanished.And when his longtime girlfriend, Andrea Culberson changed her story, investigators were certain they were on the right track.Least of These on Facebook:

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139. “A Kick in the Night” - The Case of Breasia...

Least of These ·

2023/09/28

Three fishermen, a flood, and a new story. As the investigation into Breasia Terrell’s disappearance continued, all eyes were on Henry Dinkins. Suspicions were raised further after a cellphone ping placed Dinkins roughly 37 miles away from the apartment in Clinton County, Iowa I’m the early morning hours after the 10-year-old girl vanished. And when his longtime girlfriend, Andrea Culberson changed her story, investigators were certain they were on the right track. Least of These on Facebook:

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