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SHADES of MURDER

Alita Cauldwell

Shades of Murder, hosted by academic and criminal law enthusiast Alita Cauldwell, explores true crime across time and around the world. From female criminals, serial killers, to historical cold cases, each episode dives deep into criminology, psychology, and culture in a way never heard before.

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01:07:18

60: Creepypasta Laughing Jack - J.T. & The Serial...

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2025/10/30

Less than one year after the Slenderman stabbing, a brutal and horrific murder would shock the community of Elkhart, Indiana. Investigators would learn how the young offender of this vicious crime had become obsessed with a creepypasta paranormal serial killer clown known as Laughing Jack.If you enjoy the podcast, please support the show by following, rating, sharing, and leaving a review. Each one of your voices truly makes a difference!If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health

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01:27:33

59: The Joseph Gatto Story - A Son's Journey into the...

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2025/10/04

On November 13th, 2013, the body of 78-year-old Joseph Gatto was discovered in his Silver Lake, Los Angeles residence. The house was ransacked and appeared to be a fatal home invasion, but the scene and evidence failed to make any sense. His son would embark on a quest for truth and journey into darkness to seek justice for his beloved father. Featuring an emotional and deeply personal interview with Mike Gatto, the victim's son.This is the story of Joseph Gatto and his son Mike’s more than

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58: A Killer on Campus - The Jennifer Kairis Story

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2025/09/21

In the Spring of 1998, in Winter Park, Florida, a 19-year-old co-ed was found dead inside her dorm room. The scene was bizarre and suspicious. This homicide investigation would lead to strange, conflicting forensic reports and leave people to wonder whether it was an accident, suicide, or murder.This is the unsolved murder of Jennifer Kairis.Thank you so much for listening! Please make sure to follow, subscribe, rate, and review to support the show.Comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes

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57: Two Graves and A Diary - A Female Thrill Killer...

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2025/08/27

Alyssa Bustamante has been labeled a thrill killer, a psychopath, and an evil monster. Only a child of fifteen herself when she committed an act of unimaginable violence, she remains a true killing anomaly. Part 2 of this story explores the dark layers of this young female offender, signs of psychopathy, and discusses how our society defines juvenile justice.Thank you so much for listening! Please ensure you are following/subscribed, and leave a review/rating to help support the show. Comments,

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56: Two Graves and A Diary - A Female Thrill Killer...

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2025/08/09

In the small town of St. Martins, Missouri, when a nine-year-old girl vanishes, the entire community comes together to search for her. While investigators combed through the vast woods where it was believed she had last been, they discovered two small graves. The disturbing words found inside a teenager’s diary would lead homicide detectives to a shocking and very unusual suspect. This is the case of Alyssa Bustamante and Elizabeth Olten. Please be sure to follow/subscribe and rate/review the show

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55: Murders in Paradise - Cold Cases Fiji & Jamaica

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2025/07/23

Lurking behind dreamy destinations of tropical islands lie sands of blood and secrets. Tourists and residents become victims of horrific violence, and countless murders are never solved. This episode discusses two murder mysteries set in paradise.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow me, and consider leaving a positive rating or review. Questions, Comments, or Ideas for future episodes? DM me on IG at shadesofmurder_podcast or alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comIf you

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54: Brooklyn’s Leondra Foster - New York Fight for...

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2025/07/02

In January 2017, when a gruesome discovery was made at a commercial trash facility in Bronx County, New York, law enforcement investigators quickly identified the brutal killer. This horrific murder would lead to a historical fight for justice for society’s most marginalized women. This is the case of Brooklyn's Leondra Foster.Thank you so much for listening. Please follow and subscribe, rate us on Apple or Spotify by visiting the About Tab, and leave a review!Research for Episode 54 includes:18

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53: Bodies in Port Bolivar - Love & Betrayal in Texas

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2025/06/18

In March 2014, when two bodies were discovered behind a convenience store, Galveston County homicide detectives were stumped on who and why these victims were killed. A letter, a window shutter, and surveillance footage would lead investigators to the shocking and horrible truth. This is the case of Brittney Cosby and Crystal Jackson of Houston, Texas.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to follow, subscribe, and leave a positive rating or review! To rate on

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52: Girl on Fire - Oksana Makar of Ukraine

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2025/06/04

In March 2012, a young woman from Ukraine was discovered lying inside the basement of an abandoned hospital. She was on fire and barely alive. Her shocking and brutal story would highlight the injustice, corruption, and lack of accountability for the country's elite. This is the case of Oksana Makar.Please make sure to follow and rate the show! Comments, Questions, Ideas for future episodes?DM me on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast Email me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comResearch for

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51: Mother Monster - Maternal Filicide Tempe AZ

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2025/05/21

On May 16th, 2021, in Tempe, AZ, a tragic and shocking family murder occurred. This brutal and disturbing crime would horrify the community and forever traumatize law enforcement, crime scene specialists, the coroner, and the entire courtroom. This is the case of Yui Inoue. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, hallucinations, or any mental health concerns, you are not alone, Please reach out for help.Substance Abuse and Mental Health - 1800-662-HELP 24/7 or visit samhsa.govIf you

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50: MMIWG Navajo Nation/Dine' - Ashlynne Mike

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2025/05/06

On May 2nd, 2016, on the Navajo Reservation in Shiprock, NM, two young children disappeared while walking home after school. The tragedy that would unfold would expose a loophole in the system that failed to protect indigenous children. This is the story of Ashlynne Mike. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy what I do and want to support me, please follow the podcast and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple by clicking on the 'About' tab. Suggestions, comments, or questions? You can

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49: Candace and The Chainsaw - A Mother & Daughter Story

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2025/04/23

On June 2nd, 2023, in a suburb outside of D.C., patrol officers entered a basement searching for signs of a missing woman. There, they were struck with the foulest of odors. As they looked around the room, they noticed a knife on the ground and several trash bags that appeared to be wet. This routine welfare check had quickly turned into a crime scene.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please push that follow button. If you are on the Spotify or Apple app, click on the ABOUT tab

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48: The Dismemberment Murders - Gladiator Virp Butt

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2025/04/09

On Midsummer, 2003, in Pirkkala, Finland, the police received a call from a woman who had been told about a murder in which a man had been dismembered. It wasn’t until the second call, which was from a witness to this horrendous crime, that officers began to take the report seriously. These calls would lead investigators down a path to the discovery of atrocious and shocking crimes.If you enjoy the show, please be sure that you are following and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple. Go to the

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47: MMIWG2S NC - Lumbee Women of Robeson County

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2025/03/26

Between April and June 2017, in the small rural Southern town of Lumberton, NC, whispers of a serial killer spread throughout the neighborhood. The bodies of three women were discovered within only a few blocks of one another. Their deaths would shine a light on the unknown number of missing and murdered Indigenous women of Robeson County whose homicides have yet to be solved. If you have any information about the women featured in this episode, please get in touch with the FBI- Charlotte

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46: The Leaf Killer - Murder Amongst the Trees

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2025/03/12

On November 11th, 2010, in the quaint lovely town of Apple Valley, Ohio, law enforcement officers entered a family’s residence who had been reported missing. Inside officers were met with a bloodbath, but there were no bodies in sight. The investigation would unravel one of the most brutal and bizarre of crimes. For many of the officers involved, they would forever be traumatized by what they saw.Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, please follow and leave a positive

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00:46:09

45: America’s Youngest Convicted Murderers -...

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2025/02/27

On January 6th, 1999, in Port St John, Florida, the body of 29-year-old Sonya Nicole Speights was discovered lying in a blood-drenched tub. Investigators were initially informed that it was the sight of an accidental shooting, but the evidence indicated something far more suspicious. Who was this woman and who was the monster who murdered her inside her home?This is the tragic case of brother and sister Catherine and Curtis Jones who at the time when these events unfolded, became the youngest

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44: Homicide in Hollywood - The Blackstone Sisters

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2025/02/05

When paramedics entered a garage in Studio City, CA, they discovered the body of a woman lying on a pile of blankets. A lit charcoal grill had been knocked to the ground. What police initially believed to be a tragic accident would unravel a murder mystery so bizarre that it could have been written in Hollywood, and it may have been.If you enjoy the show, please follow and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify, or Apple, or a review. Thank you so much for your support! Questions, Comments, or Ideas

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43: Bodies in the Barrels - The Snowtown Murders

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2025/01/22

Disguised under their shared hatred of child predators, a group of men led by the dictatorial direction of an influential older man would embark on the most depraved and twisted of missions. To rid the world of individuals they defined as filth and lacking value, together they would commit some of the most horrifying serial murders the world has ever known. This is the Snowtown Murders of Australia.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show and want to support it, please remember to

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42: Highshool Tragedy - Homecoming Prince Jaylen Fryberg

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2025/01/08

On Friday, October 24th, 2015, at 10:30 am, students gathered inside the cafeteria at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. They casually chatted and ate lunch with their peers like any other normal day. Then out of nowhere, they stood frozen in horror as they witnessed five of their classmates being shot. They dropped their lunches on the ground, tripped over one another to escape, and screamed in terror as the room filled with smoke and the floors pooled over in blood. Who and why were these innocent

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41: Savannah Axe Murders - The Gribble House Massacre

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2024/12/24

December 10th, 1909, Savannah, GA. On a brisk winter morning, a patrolman walking the streets of downtown heard loud moaning sounds coming from one of the homes. When he entered the residence, he discovered the bloodied mutilated body of the lady of the house. She was sitting in her bedroom easy chair with her glasses having fallen at her feet next to the newspaper. The imprint of an ax was visible on her skull. It was only the beginning of the horrific scene inside. Who was this lady of the house

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