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Buried Bylines

Mallory Wilson and Megan DeLucenay

Inside a rough and ruthless newsroom, thousands of stories fight for the spotlight but only a few survive past their 15 minutes of fame. So what makes for a "good" headline? And what makes for a buried byline? Join Megan DeLucenay and Mallory Wilson, two former television news producers as they dig up stories that never got the recognition or justice they deserve. At the same time, the duo will examine major true crime cases and what catapulted them into media sensations.

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65. The Seminole Serial Killer with Ann Brey

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2025/02/03

We have another exciting guest episode for you! In episode 65, Mallory covers the Seminole Heights serial killer, who pled guilty to multiple charges related to a series of murders. Ann Brey joins us to talk about how she LITERALLY WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE KILLER.Howell Emanuel Donaldson III admitted to killing four people in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida, in 2017. They were Benjamin Edward Mitchell, Monica Carisa’s Hoffa, Anthony Namibia, and Ronald Felton. The victims

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64. The Police-Involved Death of Ronald Greene

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2025/01/21

In May of 2019, 49-year-old Ronald Greene died after being arrested by Louisiana State Police after a chase. Body camera footage, released YEARS after the incident, shows troopers beating, choking, stunning, and dragging him on the ground while handcuffed. He was left face down on the ground for nine minutes. He died on the way to the hospital.At least six white troopers were involved in the arrest; five were criminally charged in December 2022. As of January 2025, no officer has served any jail

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63. The Disappearance of Samantha Sperry

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2025/01/06

This week we are covering a case involving a missing mother of two, multiple unreliable narrators, an underground bunker, and a WICKED palette cleanser. Buckle up for our first episode of 2025! 25-year-old Samantha Sperry was last seen on March 28, 2018, in a small rural town outside Paducah, Kentucky. It's reported she rode 4-wheelers in the woods with her boyfriend's father before the vehicle got stuck. Officials were told the two went their separate ways... but Samantha has not been seen since

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62. Top Crime Stories of 2024 & Ben Franklin’s Potato...

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2024/12/23

What a year it’s been! A lot… and we mean A LOT of crazy things have happened in 2024. Join us as Mallory recaps the biggest crime stories of each month, including: the Karen Read murder case, Trump’s attempted assassination, the Delphi murders case finally going to trial, Luigi Mangione, & much, much more! **TW: Episode includes mentions of child abuse & murder**As we wrap up the year, we want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We have the best little podcast community two former

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00:47:03

61. Missing in Canada: The Disappearance of Melanie...

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2024/12/09

We're back and we're in Canada. Megan tries to speak French. Apologies in advance but we are excited to shed light on this case!In September of 1996, 15-year-old Melanie Ethier disappeared while walking home in Northern Ontario. She was reported missing later that day, but police have not been able to find a single shred of evidence related to her disappearance. Nearly 30 years later, the case is still open and active. Let's help bring justice to Melanie’s case!SOURCES:Canada's Most Notorious Cold

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60. Delphi Debrief: An Inside Look at the Murder...

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2024/11/18

Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. A jury found Richard Allen guilty on all four counts in the Delphi double murder trial. Prosecutors say Allen brutally killed 13-year-old Abigail (Abby) Williams and 14-year-old Liberty (Libby) German on that unseasonably warm February day in 2017. On this episode, Mallory and Megan discuss the ins and outs of the trial with Indianapolis TV reporter Max Lewis covered it for the entire four-weeks. You'll hear new details about the case, the crime scene, excluded

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00:46:31

59. The Unsolved Murder of Nicolas Zavala

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2024/11/04

This week's case is the definition of a buried byline. 12-year-old Nicolas Zavala disappeared in August of 2002 while living with his grandmother in Northwest Indiana. Despite being his temporary guardian, the boy's grandmother waited a full week before reporting him missing. Eight months later, Nicolas' remains were discovered on an Illinois farm. Not only is this case still unsolved but it has received little to no media attention. We have OPINIONS

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00:35:54

58. The Man Who Killed Halloween & The Murder of...

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2024/10/21

We're sticking with the Halloween theme for this episode! Have you ever wondered why the news media, law enforcement officials, and doctors warn you to check you kids' Halloween candy for tampering? This case is the reason why. In this episode, Mallory dives into the man who killed Halloween, a.k.a. the Candy Man, and the heartbreaking murder of 8-year-old Timothy O'Bryan. SOURCES:

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57. Halloween Horrors: The Unsolved Murders of Sylvia...

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2024/10/07

Spooky Season has arrived! You guys know this is our favorite time of year. Once again, we will spotlight all things Halloween, eerie, and scary for the month of October. This week Megan covers two horrifying unsolved murders, one in the U.S. and another in the U.K., both with ties to All Hallows' Eve.

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56. The Interstate Killer: Remembering the Victims of...

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2024/09/24

You guys, we've got a serial killer case on our hands! This week Megan takes a DEEP dive into a midwest nightmare. Between 1982 and 1984, dozens of teenage boys and young men in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky were brutally assaulted and killed. At least 21 victims died at the hands of Larry Eyler, who was dubbed the Interstate Killer. Buckle up because this is a long one! We're going to talk about news coverage, a potential accomplice, Kathleen Zellner, and the badass woman (plus the police

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00:57:37

55. A Culture of Abuse: The Larry Nassar Case with...

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2024/09/09

In this powerful guest episode, we dive into a deeply personal story with Lindsey Hull, Mallory’s lifelong best friend, former competitive gymnast, and a survivor of sexual abuse. Lindsey bravely shares her journey, including her decision in 2017 to join the lawsuit against disgraced U.S. Olympic doctor Larry Nassar. But for Lindsey, Larry was more than just a doctor—he was a family friend, a neighbor, and someone she once considered a safe haven from the abusive culture within her gymnastics

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54. Taking On Ticketmaster: Taylor Swift vs A Music...

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2024/08/26

This week, we're taking a back seat to some of the more brutal crime cases we cover. Megan surprised Mallory with a white-collar CALAMITY centered around her favorite artist: Taylor Swift. At this point, we have all seen the massive success of the Eras Tour. But before our beloved blondie could kick off her largest concert venture to date she had to deal with the fallout of Ticketmaster's registration and sale for the event. The outrage that followed led to multiple lawsuits and

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53. The Murder of Jennifer Stockrahm

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2024/08/12

21-year-old Jennifer Stockrahm was murdered nearly 30 years ago in the small town of Harmony, Indiana. She was shot in the chest before being set on fire inside her car, which was parked 100 yards away from her mother's home. In the 27 years that have followed, her case has gotten little to no media coverage. We want to know why. Join us as we discuss the case that has become the definition of a buried

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52. The Cleveland Kidnappings - Michelle Knight,...

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2024/07/29

In 2013, three women were rescued after disappearing a decade earlier. Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus were held captive inside a Cleveland, Ohio home. The women were tortured, raped, and abused by Ariel Castro. Castro was a long-time bus driver and father in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Megan breaks down the news coverage surrounding the case and shares some buried bylines within the

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51. Bed Bugs Bust and Drone Stalking

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2024/07/16

In this episode, we’re bringing you some CRAZY headlines from the current news world. We have bed bugs busting a bad business, we have a creepy drone stalker, and last but not least, an update that could help you save some money at the grocery store. We recorded in person for the first time in a MINUTE so things are sure to go off the rails. (And they do.) Plus, you can learn some extra fun, fun facts about your co-hosts… including the fact that one of them is blind in one eye and the other

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50. Digging Up Dillinger with Joe Melillo

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2024/07/01

We're going BIG for our 50th episode! This week we're diving into the history and lore of one of the country's most infamous gangsters (and Hoosier native) John Dillinger. There's no one better to join us for this conversation than former broadcast news reporter, Joe Melillo. Joe has formed a team of investigators and journalists who are on a mission to exhume John Dillinger's body and confirm once and for all if public enemy number one was actually shot and killed by the FBI on

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49. The Murder of Bernita White

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2024/06/17

Today's episode is a cold case from Mallory's hometown of Lansing, Michigan... suggested by her 15-year-old, true crime-loving cousin. Thanks so much for the suggestion!41-year-old Bernita White was shot and killed outside of the Potter Park Zoo. To make things even worse, it was in front of her 5-year-old daughter. This shooting sets the public into a panic, especially after police reveal she was shot from literal YARDS away. No one saw the shooter. Law enforcement quickly narrows down the

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48. The Death of Cole Brings Plenty

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2024/06/03

How can a known Hollywood actor go missing and receive little to no media attention until his body is discovered over a week later? We have THOUGHTS and OPINIONS. Cole Brings Plenty caught his big break when he was cast in the Yellowstone spin-off "1923". The 27-year-old was a member of the Mnicouju Lakota tribe; his Native American roots and beliefs play a big part in the investigation of his disappearance and death. Let us know what you think about how the case was handled and help us

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00:32:05

47. Poisoned Coffee and A Murder For Hire Plot

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2024/05/13

We're trying something a little different for this episode! This week, we've selected three current news stories to tell you about. We have been tossing around the idea of starting a Patreon in which we would post bonus episodes on the podcast's off week. One idea we had was to pick a few news stories of the week and talk about them! Please let us know if you like it, or would be interested in subscribing to our Patreon! In this episode, we'll discuss the following stories... (And

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46. The Murder of Julie Yow

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2024/04/29

It's safe to say we felt like we were holding pitchforks this ENTIRE episode. Every case we cover is tragic, but it truly hits different knowing the justice system failed this woman in the worst way. In December 2022, Julie Yow was living in Columbus, Indiana and expecting her third child. However, she was under extreme stress and living in fear daily. Julie was denied a protective order against her estranged husband just 10 days before she was killed at his hands. We're dedicating this

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