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The Consult: Real FBI Profilers

The Consult is a true crime podcast that examines behavior exhibited before, during, and after the commission of a criminal act. Consultants are retired FBI profilers who worked the cases.

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01:10:22

60. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/11/27

In Part 2 of our analysis of the JonBenét Ramsey case, we continue our look at this infamous unsolved murder. We explore victimology, behavioral analysis concepts, and examine the offender profile. Part 2 of 2.You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/60-the-murder-of-jonbenét-ramsey-part-2/ Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to

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01:06:50

59. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/11/20

One of our most requested cases, the murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, has sparked endless debate and sensational reporting over the years. In this episode, we strip away the noise, speculation, and media frenzy to get back to the basics. Join us as we take a fresh look at the facts, analyze the behavioral elements of the case, and discuss key profiling concepts. Our goal is to provide clarity and perspective on one of the most infamous unsolved cases in modern history. Part 1 of 2. You

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01:16:41

58. The Watcher – Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/11/13

In 2014, the Broaddus family purchased what they thought was their dream home in Westfield, NJ, only to be terrorized by an anonymous letter writer known as “The Watcher.” In this episode, we do a behavioral analysis of The Watcher letters to examine the possible motives and characteristics of their mysterious author. Part 2 of 2. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website:

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00:39:22

57. The Watcher – Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/11/06

We tell the eerie story of "The Watcher" case, an unsettling true crime mystery. In 2014, the Broaddus family purchased what they thought was their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, only to find themselves targeted by an unknown letter-writer calling themselves The Watcher. The letters quickly turned from bizarre to terrifying, as the anonymous writer revealed details about the family and made veiled threats. In our next episode, we’ll be conducting a behavioral analysis of The Watcher letters to

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01:06:50

56. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/10/30

In this episode, retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew are joined by Josiah Ward and Daniel Bright, the hosts of Next of Kin: The Untold Story of Jim Duckett. This is part 2 of 2 of our analysis of the 2008 murder of Jim Duckett in Shelbyville, Kentucky.If you have any information about the murder of Jim Duckett, please call the Kentucky State Police at (502) 227-2221. You can also text a tip to 67283 by typing "KSPTIP" in the message field, leave a

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01:00:49

55. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/10/23

In this episode, retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew are joined by the hosts of "Next of Kin: The Untold Story of Jim Duckett." Josiah Ward and Daniel Bright provide an overview of the crime, and we review the autopsy report and begin our analysis of Jim Duckett’s victimology. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our

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01:00:21

54. Cold Case Insights with Ken Mains

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/10/16

Retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley sits down with cold case detective Ken Mains to explore the 1995 abduction of Jodi Huisentruit, a popular Mason City, IA news anchor. Ken recently visited the crime scene, and shares his theory as to who took Jodi. Julia and Ken also discuss the challenges of working on cold cases, the importance of fresh perspectives, and the techniques that Ken employs to bring justice to victims. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For

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00:45:06

53. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/10/08

This is the second and final part of retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley’s discussion with retired Sergeant Dan Kraus of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Senior Investigator John Krummenacker of the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. They delve into the 2009 murder of Joe Haley in Milwaukie, Oregon, sharing how the case was solved and the key lessons learned along the way. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and

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00:55:14

52. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/10/02

In this episode, retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley is joined by retired Sergeant Dan Kraus of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Senior Investigator John Krummenacker of the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. Together, they discuss the 2009 murder of Joe Haley in Milwaukie, Oregon, providing a case overview and examining victimology. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.Follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources,

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01:14:15

51. Additional Insights into Temujin Kensu

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/09/25

Crystal Merrill, a key witness in Temujin Kensu's 1987 trial for the murder of Scott Macklem, recently shared a transcript of Kensu's 2010 commutation hearing with us. She believed it would be useful in further "profiling" Kensu. Although we hadn't planned another episode on this case, we felt it was important to review this new material and its potential impact on the original profile. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and

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00:43:39

50. Scott Macklem’s Murder – An Interview with Herb...

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/09/18

In this episode, retired FBI agent Julia Cowley talks with retired Detective Lieutenant Herb Welser of the Port Huron Police Department. Following his retirement, Herb delved into the investigation of Scott Macklem’s murder, uncovering several red flags in the police files and trial transcripts that ignited his interest in the case. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website:

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00:56:28

49. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin...

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/09/11

We continue our analysis of the murder of Scott Macklem, who was shot in the parking lot of St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, Michigan, on November 5, 1986. Many people believe that Fred Freeman, now known as Temujin Kensu, was wrongly convicted of this crime. In this episode, we take a close look at Freeman to see if he fits our observations of Scott’s killer. Part 3 of 3. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and

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00:58:53

48. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin...

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/09/03

We analyze the murder of Scott Macklem, who was shot in the parking lot of St. Clair County Community College on November 5, 1986. Many people believe that Fred Freeman, now known as Temujin Kensu, was wrongly convicted of this crime. In this episode, we discuss the eyewitness statements and Scott’s victimology. Part 2 of 3.You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook For additional information and resources, please visit our episode website:

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00:55:41

47. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin...

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/08/28

We analyze the murder of Scott Macklem, who was shot in the parking lot of St. Clair County Community College on November 5, 1986, in Port Huron, MI. Many people believe Fred Freeman, now known as Temujin Kensu, was wrongly convicted. In this episode, we discuss the crime scene, autopsy report, and laboratory examinations. Part 1 of 3.You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Music "Light in the Basement" by John Hanske. Listen to more of John's music on

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01:04:00

46. Unfound: A Conversation with Ed Dentzel - Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/08/21

In this episode of The Consult, we continue our deep dive into the world of missing persons with a special guest, Ed Dentzel, the creator and host of Unfound, a podcast dedicated to shedding light on missing person cases. Ed shares his background and what led him to create Unfound, a podcast that has become a vital resource for those seeking answers to some of the most perplexing disappearances. We also discuss some of the most memorable cases Ed has covered. Part 2 of 2.For more information,

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02:03:26

45. Unfound: A Conversation with Ed Dentzel - Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/08/21

In this episode of The Consult, we dive deep into the world of missing persons with a special guest, Ed Dentzel, the creator and host of Unfound, a podcast dedicated to shedding light on missing person cases. Ed shares his background and what led him to create Unfound, a podcast that has become a vital resource for those seeking answers to some of the most perplexing disappearances. We also discuss some of the most memorable cases Ed has covered. Part 1 of 2. For more information about Unfound,

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00:45:52

The Unsolved Murder of Bo Bedford – Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/08/06

We continue our examination the unsolved murder of Willie Earl “Bo” Bedford, who was murdered on December 22, 2001, just outside the Columbiana, Alabama city limits. Deputies Bob O’Connor and Alton Sizemore of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit join us to discuss this case. This is part 2 of 2.If you have any information about Bo’s murder, please contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at (205) 669-4181. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call (205) 669-9116 or fill out

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00:53:24

The Unsolved Murder of Bo Bedford – Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/07/31

We examine the unsolved murder of Willie Earl “Bo” Bedford, who was murdered on December 22, 2001, just outside the Columbiana, Alabama city limits. Deputies Bob O’Connor and Alton Sizemore of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Cold Case Unit join us to discuss this case. This is part 1 of 2 episodes.If you have any information about Bo’s murder, please contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at (205) 669-4181. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call (205) 669-9116 or fill out an

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00:46:36

The Oak Grove Cemetery Murders – Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/07/17

On February 22, 1972, 19-year-old Shirley Elizabeth Whitten and 26-year-old Roger Dale Higgins were found stabbed to death in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Wildwood, Florida. The case remains unsolved. Join retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler-Drew, and Bob Drew us as we continue our discussion about the type of person who killed Shirley and Roger. This is part 2 of 2.If you or someone you know has information regarding this case, please contact the Sumter County

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01:00:38

The Oak Grove Cemetery Murders – Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2024/07/10

On February 22, 1972, 19-year-old Shirley Elizabeth Whitten and 26-year-old Roger Dale Higgins were found stabbed to death in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Wildwood, Florida. The case remains unsolved. Join retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler-Drew, and Bob Drew us as we discuss this decades-old case and try to unravel what happened to Shirley and Roger.If you or someone you know has information regarding this case, please contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at

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