Julie Ward

It’s time for our annual case updates episode. This year, I am revisiting the cases of the Decker family and Melodee Buzzard, both of which have since been solved, and taking a closer look at new developments in the still-unsolved case of Emily Pike. I'll break down what’s change ...  Show more

In March 2000, 23-year-old Leah Roberts packed up some of her belongings along with her new kitten into her Jeep and headed west for Washington. She left behind a note telling her loved ones not to worry and that she’d be back, but nearly 25 years later, Leah is still missing. An ...  Show more

When Maggie and Paul Murdaugh are killed on their family’s estate in 2021, the investigation unravels a history of privilege, corruption, and suspicious deaths tied to one of South Carolina’s most influential families. But beneath the headlines and courtroom drama are stories ...

An eight-year long fight for justice for the family of Danielle McLaughlin has finally come to an end today after her killer was found guilty in a court in India.

Donegal woman Danielle was brutally raped and murdered by Vikat Bhagat after a Hindu Festival in Go ...

In February of 2024, a young girl disappeared in the deep, dark heart of Livingston, Texas. And when the full story was eventually investigated and revealed, the story took a darker turn than the people involved could possibly imagine. In today's episode, we spoke with Cassie Cun ...  Show more

In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke, alongside producer Haley Gray, are joined by Heather Ashley of Big Mad True Crime and Kyle Ashley from Critical Incidents to discuss the tragic story of Emma Compton. They explore the harsh realities of dom ...  Show more