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Sideline Sleuths

Sideline Sleuths

By Sideline Sleuths

Hosts, Jasmine & Megan, discuss a different true crime story in each episode, but one has no idea what’s coming. Megan brings the facts, and Jasmine brings some memorable, off-the-cuff reactions. Don't miss it! If you like being an armchair detective, you'll love being a sideline sleuth. Music and editing by Chris Petro
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E36 - The Murder of Austin Colson

Sideline SleuthsNov 22, 2019

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Episode 79: The Death of Sideline Sleuths

Episode 79: The Death of Sideline Sleuths

Join Megan and Jasmine as they pay their respects to a beloved podcast and all the people who came along for the ride.



May 06, 202205:46
E78 - The Murder of the Jacks Sisters

E78 - The Murder of the Jacks Sisters

In 2007, the four daughters of Banita Jacks all stopped attending school. Slowly people noticed changes about the family, most notably not seeing the girls anymore. It wouldn't be until early 2008 that the truth about what happened in the house was revealed. Banita had murdered all four of her daughters. Join Megan and Jasmine as they share the details of a story that shocked the nation. 

Apr 01, 202234:21
E77 - The Texas Seven Crime Spree

E77 - The Texas Seven Crime Spree

In December 2000, seven men escaped from a maximum security prison in Texas and went on a crime spree that led to a nationwide manhunt. Join Megan and Jasmine as they rehash the elaborate escape, and all its twists and turns.

Mar 04, 202245:57
E76 - The Murder of Richard Hernandez

E76 - The Murder of Richard Hernandez

When Richard Hernandez was a no call, no show two days in a row at work, friends and coworkers sounded the alarm in Dallas, TX. After finding only ominous clues in and around his apartment, investigators concluded he had been murdered. Join Megan, Jasmine and special guests as they follow the trail that led right to the man responsible. 

Feb 04, 202257:16
E75 - The Life and Death of Gerald Cotten

E75 - The Life and Death of Gerald Cotten

Canadian businessman, Gerald Cotten, was recently married and celebrating his honeymoon when he unexpectedly died. As the news of his untimely death unfolded, the world learned that it wasn't just Gerald that was gone. The shocking details that emerged left many questioning how he died or if perhaps he wasn't dead at all. Join Megan and Jasmine as they deep dive into this unusual case. 

Jan 07, 202254:57
E74 - The Murder of Cari Farver

E74 - The Murder of Cari Farver

When Cari Farver vanished, the people closest to her knew that something just wasn't right. Somehow, it would take years before her disappearance was actually confirmed and no one could have imagined the truth behind the strange circumstances surrounding what happened to her. Join Megan, Jasmine, and a special guest as they flip out trying to piece it all together.
Dec 03, 202148:52
E73 - The Murders by Tony Costa

E73 - The Murders by Tony Costa

Tony Costa was a carpenter, husband and father who was later found to be responsible for the murders of at least 8 women in the mid to late 60s in the Cape Cod area. Join Megan and Jasmine as they discuss the ways Tony eluded police for years right down to the bananas mistake that got him caught. 

Nov 05, 202148:39
E72 - The Murder of Demi Cuccia

E72 - The Murder of Demi Cuccia

Demi Cuccia was viciously stabbed the day after her 16th birthday by her former boyfriend. She did not survive. Sadly, domestic violence is all too common. Statistics indicate that as many as three women die daily in an intimate violence-related homicide. Join Jasmine and Megan as they discuss this heartbreaking and avoidable story.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, an event created to tackle domestic violence issues while raising awareness for them. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please know it is not your fault and there are resources to help you. In case of an emergency, always dial 9-1-1.
Oct 01, 202128:18
E71 - The Icebox Murders

E71 - The Icebox Murders

In this very special reboot episode, Megan tells the story of the gruesome murders of Fred and Edwina Rogers in 1965. Authorities suspect that one man is responsible, but the efforts to find him uncover all kinds of twisty conspiracies. 

Sep 03, 202131:30
Return of the Sleuths!

Return of the Sleuths!

Big News! After a break, the Sleuths are finally back and ready to catch up up on all things Megan, Jasmine and the podcast going forward. Tune in to get the scoop on when and where you can hear the newest stories from the sidelines...

Aug 20, 202106:43
E70 - The Murder-Suicide of Josh and Amber Hilberling
Aug 21, 202038:00
E69 - The Disappearances of a Mother and Child
Aug 14, 202032:24
E68 — The Murder of Hannah Graham
Aug 07, 202034:50
E67 - The Disappearance of Adam Emery
Jul 31, 202033:23
E66 - The Murder of October Perez
Jul 24, 202037:46
E65 - The Death of Everett Palmer
Jul 17, 202036:16
E64 - The Disappearance of Pearl Pinson

E64 - The Disappearance of Pearl Pinson

Pearl Pinson was abducted at gunpoint on her way to school in 2016. Police were able to determine the identity of her captor, but not Pearl’s whereabouts. It’s been more than four years since she was taken, but she has never been found. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

Jul 10, 202037:08
E63 - The Murders on Surveillance
Jul 05, 202036:08
E62 - The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit

E62 - The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit

In June of 1995, a young, well known, and well liked news anchor named Jodi Huisentruit was abducted from the parking lot of her apartment complex. She was legally declared dead years later, but no one really knows what happened to her that morning. Join Jasmine and Megan as they theorize about the possibilities of who may have wanted to harm Jodi. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

Jun 26, 202037:10
E61 - The Murder of Freddie Gray

E61 - The Murder of Freddie Gray

In April of 2015, three Baltimore police officers arrested a 25-year-old man named Freddie Gray. Within an hour of that encounter, he was unresponsive with a spinal cord injury. He died a week later. The question became: did Freddie die at the hands of police or did he simply die while in their custody? Join Jasmine and Megan as they share the facts, their outrage, and how those questions are two sides of the same coin. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

Jun 19, 202046:20
E60 - The Disappearances of Felipe Santos & Terrance Williams

E60 - The Disappearances of Felipe Santos & Terrance Williams

Felipe Santos went missing in October of 2003 from Naples, Florida. In January of 2004, Terrance Williams also went missing in Naples. Their disappearances have a few things in common, but what sticks out the most is that they were both arrested by the same Collier County deputy right before they vanished. Join Jasmine and Megan as they align the stories that are too bizarre to be coincidental. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

Jun 12, 202034:50
E59 - Delaware Cold Cases

E59 - Delaware Cold Cases

Jane Pritchard was murdered in Delaware in 1986. Thirty years later, so was Jimmy Leager. Unfortunately, investigators have not been able to solve either of these crimes. Before, between, and after those two murders, other cases also went cold. In the United States, only about 20% of cold cases ever get cleared. Join Jasmine and Megan as they present the facts on a handful of cold cases in the state Delaware. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

Jun 05, 202032:20
E58 - The Murders in Anaqua Springs

E58 - The Murders in Anaqua Springs

In January of 2019, a medical examiner in Bexar County Texas concluded that Nichol Olsen murdered her two young daughters before fatally shooting herself. It should've been open and shut, but it's not. The sheriff there isn't ready to close the investigation, and thinks someone else murdered Nichol and her girls. Join Jasmine and Megan as they share the details of this tragedy and question if it really is a triple murder. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

May 29, 202038:11
E57 - The Murders by Harvey Robinson

E57 - The Murders by Harvey Robinson

In the early 1990s, Allentown, Pennsylvania was terrorized by a serial rapist and killer. Police and the public would learn later that the rage-filled man behind the attacks was barely a man at all, he was a teenager. Join Jasmine and Megan as discuss the crimes committed by Harvey Miguel Robinson, one of the youngest serial killers in American History. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

May 22, 202038:59
E56 - The Death of Lanessa Roosa

E56 - The Death of Lanessa Roosa

When Lanessa Roosa went missing, she was 21-years-old, a mother to a young daughter, and a fugitive. For nearly a year, what happened to her and where she was remained a mystery. Today, much of it still does. Join Jasmine and Megan as they discuss the puzzling events leading up to Lanessa's disappearance and just how far that mystery might go. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

May 15, 202033:23
E55 - The Disappearance of Skylar Burnley

E55 - The Disappearance of Skylar Burnley

Skylar Burnley went missing in June of 2016 near Brandon, Mississippi. The story told by the people who saw him last never quite made sense and eventually proved to be impossible. Despite it not adding up, Sky has never been found and no one was charged for anything related to his disappearance.  Where did Sky go? Did his so-called friends set him up? If they didn't, what else could have happened to him? Join Jasmine and Megan as they try to make sense of the events on the day Sky went missing. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

May 08, 202027:37
E54 - The Murder of Nick Markowitz [PART 2]

E54 - The Murder of Nick Markowitz [PART 2]

[PART 2] Jesse Hollywood was looking for Ben Markowitz when he happened upon his younger brother, Nick, instead. Though Nick had nothing to do with the conflict between the two, he was abducted and eventually murdered because of it. Join Jasmine and Megan as they share the story of how this spur-of-the-moment retaliation resulted in the death of an innocent kid who was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

Mar 27, 202045:37
E53 - The Kidnapping of Nick Markowitz [PART 1]

E53 - The Kidnapping of Nick Markowitz [PART 1]

[PART 1] Nick Markowitz was 15-years-old when he was abducted in broad daylight in West Hills, California. A conflict had been brewing for months between his older brother, Ben, and someone they once considered a friend. Nick was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Join Jasmine and Megan as they share the story of how this feud escalated and then spiraled out of control. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

Mar 20, 202047:27
E52 - Arizona Killer Fugitives

E52 - Arizona Killer Fugitives

The Federal Bureau of Investigation maintains a list of their Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, the guys the Bureau would most like to capture. On that list right now are two murderers with Arizona ties who have managed to elude law enforcement since the early 2000s. Are they dead or alive today? Join Jasmine and Megan as they talk about the facts of two Arizona cases with known perpetrators who still haven't been brought to justice. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit: https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

Mar 13, 202035:23
E51 - The Murder of Ashlynn Mike
Mar 06, 202048:00
E50 - The Disappearance of Peggy McGuire

E50 - The Disappearance of Peggy McGuire

Peggy McGuire’s hard work was paying off. All of her plans were starting to fall into place, but there was just one more thing that she needed to do for herself and her son, Ethan. But suddenly, she vanished. Join Jasmine & Megan as they question if small-town politics and family ties could be the reason Peggy hasn’t been found. For a list of sources used to craft this episode, visit:  https://www.SidelineSleuths.com/sources

Feb 28, 202033:36
E49 - The Murders on Hopper Road
Feb 21, 202042:30
E48 - The Disappearance of Brandy Hanna
Feb 14, 202037:41
E47 - The Murder of Faith Hedgepeth
Feb 07, 202041:08
E46 - The Disappearance of Corinna Slusser
Jan 31, 202032:00
E45 - The Death of Ellen Greenberg
Jan 24, 202049:33
E44 - The Disappearance of Tiffany Daniels
Jan 17, 202041:17
E43 - The Murder Sema'j Crosby
Jan 10, 202042:47
E42 - The Disappearance of Megan Foglesong
Jan 03, 202035:15
E41 - The Murder of Erika Cirioni
Dec 27, 201930:21
E40 - December Disappearances
Dec 20, 201938:10
E39 - The Disappearance of Phoenix Coldon
Dec 13, 201936:04
E38 - The Death of Jonathan Luna
Dec 06, 201942:40
Bonus Episode 1 - Updates & Celebrations

Bonus Episode 1 - Updates & Celebrations

Today is the 1st birthday of Sideline Sleuths! On this day last year, Episode 1 was released. Join Jasmine and Megan in this surprise, celebratory episode as they say thanks for the love over the last year, talk general podcast news, and provide updates on some of the cases they've covered. 

Dec 03, 201927:33
E37 - The Murder of Jakov Dulcich
Nov 29, 201939:39
E36 - The Murder of Austin Colson
Nov 22, 201933:06
E35 - The Disappearance of Alexis Patterson
Nov 15, 201933:28
E34 - The Murder of Stacey Stites
Nov 08, 201944:13
E33 - The Disappearance of Sky Metalwala
Nov 01, 201932:00
E32 - The Murder of Steven Williams
Oct 25, 201934:13