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Murder In The Rain

Murder In The Rain

With a mutual fascination for true crime, Alisha and Josh have taken it upon themselves to explore the depravity that holds a special place in the Pacific Northwest. Murder in the Rain examines the brutality, history, and humanity of these notorious murders. With the help of authors, psychologists, detectives, and victims' families, Murder in the Rain brings an understanding of who the victims were while investigating a killer's origins and motives. For images and videos of the cases, visit

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50:55

Deadly Potentialities Part 1: The Poison Pistol

Murder In The Rain ·

2024/08/06

In the weeks leading up to an ocean voyage to The Philippines, Gene Bassett listed his brand new Chrysler for sale in local (Seattle) newspapers. He'd decided to sell the automobile rather than have it shipped to him in Manila, having recently accepted a position there. The morning he left on a ferry to meet a prospective buyer was the last time any of his family ever saw him. The brand-new vehicle also vanished with Gene Bassett. It was recovered days later, eight hundred miles from its last

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63:47

Bloggers Part 2: The Demons Has Taken Over

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2024/07/30

Part 2: "The Demons Have Taken Over"In last week’s episode, we discussed the 2005 vigilante killings in Bellingham, Washington. A man, haunted by the traumas of his own childhood, was on a mission to hunt pedophiles because he thought he was protecting the public, and more specifically, vulnerable children. He claimed he was inspired to do so by another 2005 case from Idaho, the murders of Mark McKenzie, Brenda Groene, and Slade Groene, and the kidnapping of the two youngest Groene children;

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55:00

Bloggers Part 1: The Hit List

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2024/07/23

Today, we’ll explore two unique cases where perpetrators took to the internet to bear their souls and how the cases relate; a vigilante killer in Washington state who was so floored by a devastating case out of northern Idaho that he took it upon himself to do the public a service and take justice into his own hands. Then we’ll dive into that northern Idaho case that left the nation holding their breath to see what would happen next. Episode Host: Emily RowneyFor photos and sources for today’s

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51:05

Nine Strangers

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2024/07/16

A Patreon ExclusiveAs Rob Thomas iconically said in the classic summer jam Smooth ”Man, it’s a hot one”. This summer has seen record temperatures across the country. Speaking of across the country, we’re once again headed out of town, hosting a booth and presentation at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival in Denver! Since we’re out and about, we’re sharing one of my favorite Patreon episodes, Nine Strangers. Not only is it a fascinating mystery surrounding the deaths of two mountain

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37:52

Crime & Updates 8

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2024/07/09

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear…Update on Oregon’s accused serial killer Jesse CalhounUpdate on Alaska’s memory card killer Brian Steven SmithUpdate on Lake Oswego dad Michael MeydenUpdate on Canadian serial killer Robert PicktonUpdate on Mia Zapata’s killer Jesus MezquiaSummary of Olympic volleyball player Steven van de Velde and why the internet hates

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53:50

Satan's Son? Part 2

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2024/07/02

Last week, I told the stories of eight, young Black women trafficked into sex work. All had been murdered in and around North Portland. These cases were presented to the Green River Task Force when no suspects emerged during initial investigations. It was found that none of the murders were connected to Gary Ridgway. Years later, the state would claim five of the women were connected to the same culprit. Today, I’ll detail how police eventually tracked down and arrested a man for four of the

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50:25

Satan's Son? Part 1

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2024/06/25

Starting in March 1983 and through June 1993, someone was killing young, black women and girls in North Portland. The victims weren’t acknowledged with much more than a blip in the paper. The killer wasn’t making the headlines as bombastic Ted Bundy was. He wasn’t prolific enough to warrant a task force like Gary Ridgway. He was a mentally ill man with an extensive criminal history, unmanageable addictions, and no memory of what he may have done. Today’s story isn’t about that man. It’s about his

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40:23

A Liar And A Dreamer

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2024/06/18

Black powder dynamite is both efficient and hazardous. Its general commercial use is to clear land of large debris like boulders and tree stumps. Though it has only 20 to 30 percent of the explosive power of full nitro dynamite, if that power is multiplied and applied to a human body, the effect is devastating. April 21, 1955, was the last day of Oliver Smith's life. Twelve sticks of black powder explosive had been bound with black tape and mounted to the underside of the driver's seat in

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50:54

Cold-Blooded, Calculated, Murder?

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2024/06/11

In today’s case we explore a real whodunit in a little unincorporated community in Jackson county called Applegate, Oregon. In 2016 a shocking crime would take place on a local ranch and leave folks reeling when they learned that their little community could be the backdrop for a soon to be infamous crime. Episode Host: Emily RowneyFor photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Episode Blog. If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the

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60:17

Crime & Updates 7

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2024/06/04

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories, and more! This week, you can expect to hear…Patreon Shoutouts! Murder in the Rains upcoming events, goings-on, and where to find usUpdate on Seattle Police Department changes Update on the accused Oregon serial killer caseUpdate on the officers in the Manny Ellis caseNews: Lake Oswego dad drugs girls at a sleepoverNews: Yakima, WA rooster killingsNews: Reedsport,

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65:34

Hells Canyon

Murder In The Rain ·

2024/05/28

Hells Canyon ReduxBeing that May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I wanted to share a story that would highlight violence against those in the AAPI community, then I remembered one of the first cases I covered, way back in September of 2019; The Hells Canyon Massacre. Since that time, the story has received more media coverage, and my research abilities have improved, so I wanted to revisit the case and share even more of the story of Hells Canyon and how it

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45:36

The Heat From The Bullet

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2024/05/21

A veteran police officer was retired from law enforcement as the result of post-traumatic stress after his involvement in what was once the worst mass shooting in the United States. The next year, after testifying against a fellow officer in a high-profile murder case, he and his family moved from California to a quiet town in Washington. Two years later, he would endure a home invasion that may have been revenge against a cop thought by some to be a rat. Though he’d been found hogtied and shot in

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58:15

Patreon Exclusive: Strange Things Are Afoot At The...

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2024/05/14

Today's episode is called Strange Things are afoot at the Circle K. Unlike a regular episode, Patreon allows us to venture out of the Pacific Northwest. And in this case, I will be taking us to Naples, Florida, where 20 years ago, within just a couple months of each other, two men in Naples, Florida disappeared. They didn’t have a ton in common except for both being young, hard working fathers. Another thing they have in common? The last time either of them was seen alive, they were being placed

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41:24

A Mother's Love

Murder In The Rain ·

2024/05/07

In this week’s Murder in the Rain episode, we’ll discuss a case with a complicated list of players. When the body of a 33-year-old father is discovered in the brush off a residential road in Gig Harbor, Washington, an unlikely list of suspects is developed and you’ll end up asking yourself, where is the line when protecting someone you love? Would you lie in court for a friend? For your brother? For your child? Would you lie for your mother? Just how far does a mother’s love go?Episode Host: Emily

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55:24

Anniversary Special

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2024/04/30

It's been an amazing 5 years here at Murder in the Rain. In this episode, we are answering listener questions! Kick back and have a laugh with us and we'll get back to our regular scheduled content next week.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the If you’d like more episodes of Murder in the Rain, Patreon members at the $5/mo+ level, gain access to exclusive episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Come visit us at CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville, TN

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70:47

Sisters in Survival

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2024/04/23

Last week we mentioned that this week’s episode is very special to us and is very different from our usual format. When Danielle Tudor was in town a few weeks ago for a political event, she was kind enough to schedule time with us to give us an update of sorts. So, we went to her mother’s home and sat down with Danielle Tudor and Tiffany Edens, both survivors of Richard Gillmore, Portland’s jogger rapist.For photos and sources for today’s episode, check out the Murder in the Rain episode blog. If

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59:54

Crime & Updates 6

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2024/04/16

It’s the Murder in the Rain update episode! This is a time for us to give you updates on the cases we cover, share notable news stories and more! This week, you can expect to hear about…Patreon Shoutouts! A run down of the many Sean “Diddy” Combs allegationsUpdate on the “Portland Jogger Rapist” survivors Tiffany Edens and Danielle Tudor from our episode “Unprecedented”Speaker Announcements for the first annual True Crime Fest NWUpdate on Amanda Jo Stott-Smith from our episode “Help Me” (located on

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42:46

Freedom Part 2: The High Line

Murder In The Rain ·

2024/04/09

Last week, I told you about Robert Silveria aka Sidetrack aka The Boxcar Killer, and his years-long series of murders. Sidetrack traveled at will, with no record of his movements, and his pool of victims were the unhoused, the drifters, and the fellow rail hoppers he encountered. People on the fringe- the kind who wouldn't be missed. This week, the end of the murders, the arrest, and many confessions of Robert Silveria, as well as the California police detective who moonlighted as Elvis- a quirk

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36:44

Freedom Part 1

Murder In The Rain ·

2024/04/02

Part 1: "Butchered Up"By the mid-nineteen-nineties, the United States population of train tramps and hobos dropped to only a few thousand from their Depression-era numbers of two million plus. This turn-around began in 1941, when the U.S. began actions during WWII, which led to the military draft, and "the creation of millions of jobs in defense and war industries.” The man we're telling you about today started hopping the rails as a full-time hobo lifestyle in 1991, half a century

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54:32

The Murder of Barbara Jean Hagedorn Part 2

Murder In The Rain ·

2024/03/26

Part 2: The Dream Has Never ChangedLast week I spoke about perpetrator, rapist and murderer Bruce Bradley Bushey. This week, we aren’t talking about him, but about his victims Barbara and her son Patrick. In different ways, Barbara and Patrick both lost their lives to the same man. Today I’ll talk with Patrick about what he remembers of his mother and the chaos surrounding her death. He’ll talk about how it shaped the way reacted as a teen and how he’s turned into a helper as an adult. Our

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