System Stall: The Death of Shawna Toya
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The Toya family continues seeking answers after discovering evidence they believe was overlooked—including another woman's ID found in Shawna's car and missing rent money. MMIWR/MMIP advocate Darlene Gomez discusses systemic issues in Indigenous victim investigations and cold case challenges. The family shares how they honor Shawna's memory while continuing their fight for justice in this unsolved death investigation. Season 24 of The Fall Line covers missing persons, unsolved homicides, and unresolved deaths across the United States. If you have any information that you feel could aid in a...
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Lonely Morning Hours: The Death of Shawna Toya
The Fall Line: True Crime
Jemez Pueblo artist Shawna Toya was found unresponsive in her car at an Albuquerque, New Mexico park on August 1, 2021, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family discovered evidence—another person's ID in Shawna's vehicle, missing rent money, and undocumented trauma on her body—that they believe warrants further investigation. Our coverage features interviews with Shawna's mother, renowned traditional potter Geraldine Toya, and MMIWR/MMIP advocate and lawyer Darlene Gomez as the family continues seeking answers about her death. Season 24 of The Fall Line covers missing persons,...
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Missing Twice: No Body Homicides
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Forensic anthropologists Dr. Amy Michael and Dr. Jen Bengtson reveal a critical gap in missing-persons databases and unidentified-remains cases. No-body homicide victims—those identified as murdered, but without recovered remains—may not appear in forensic identification databases, creating problems for cold-case investigations and forensic anthropology work. Their research examines how missing persons cases, forensic databases, and unidentified human-remains investigations may be disconnected, which can in turn affect victim identification efforts nationwide. Season 24 of The Fall Line...
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Killer Data: Serial Killers in the Modern Age, Part 2
The Fall Line: True Crime
Our platform is having ongoing technical issues causing episodes to disappear and reappear. We appreciate your patience as we have this fixed and apologize if episodes hit your queue multiple times. Part 2 of our re-release of our interview with Enzo Yaksic. Atypical Homicide researcher Enzo Yaksic shares his perspective on cultural myths regarding the “average” serial killer, what—and who—has skewed our perceptions of serial killers, and why it’s so important that experts, law enforcement, and consumers begin to understand what serial murder is, and how serial murderers operate in...
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Listen Now: Scamfluencers “Pharmacist Femme Fatale”
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You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic healers to trusted financial insiders to experts in dating. They cast spells over millions. Why...
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Killer Data: Serial Killers in the Modern Age
The Fall Line: True Crime
A re-release of our classic interview with Enzo Yaksic. Part two will be out tomorrow. Atypical Homicide researcher Enzo Yaksic shares his perspective on cultural myths regarding the “average” serial killer, what—and who—has skewed our perceptions of serial killers, and why it’s so important that experts, law enforcement, and consumers begin to understand what serial murder is, and how serial murderers operate in the modern age. Buy Enzo Yaksic’s Killer Data from any retailer or directly from the publisher: Submit a case to The Fall Line: Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO...
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Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
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From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story. Listen and follow here:
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A Lasting Legacy: The Murder of Rose Goodman
The Fall Line: True Crime
We continue our coverage of the story of 80-year-old Rose Goodman, who was a fixture of her Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. She was a mother and grandmother who’d been a leader in the church and community, and who’d volunteered with the schools her three children attended. Her close-knit block on Broomall Street looked after each other, and lived quietly in the bustling city—so it was shocking when in September of 2023, Rose was found shot in the home she’d lived in for 50 years. If you have any information in the unsolved homicide of Rose Goodman, please reach out to...
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In Community: The Murder of Rose Goodman
The Fall Line: True Crime
80-year-old Rose Goodman was a fixture of her Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood—a mother and grandmother who’d been a leader in the church and community, and who’d volunteered with the schools her three children attended. Her close-knit block on Broomall Street looked after one other, and lived quietly in the bustling city—so it was shocking when in September of 2023, Rose was found shot in the home she’d lived in for 50 years. If you have any information in the unsolved homicide of Rose Goodman, please reach out to the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS. There is...
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He Was Love: The Murder of Armani Dante Morgan
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We continue our coverage of the unsolved homicide of Armani Dante Morgan, who, in May of 2017, was systemically stalked and repeatedly assaulted--not by strangers, but by people he knew well. After three attacks, he disappeared—and his family began a desperate search. When Armani’s remains were discovered, weeks later, not far from his home, they hoped there would be answers. But it’s been eight years, and justice still hasn’t come. If you have any information in the unsolved death of Armani Dante Morgan, please contact Dallas Police at . Armani’s Rally Starter: Season...
info_outlineIn Nashville, Tennessee, there’s a family—the Walkers—who have faced the terror of a loved one’s disappearance not once, but twice—in 1999, and then in 2016. This episode, we cover the case of Wanda Faye Walker, who vanished 17 years after her daughter, Laresha “Deana” Walker, was reported missing.
This season covers missing persons and unsolved homicides across the American Southeast.
If you have information regarding Wanda’s disappearance, please contact Detective Matthew Filter at 615-862-7803. You can also call Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME (615-742-7463). Callers remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward of up to 10,0000.
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