Ep. 15 - Season 3 Finale: Memories Linger Long After the Headlines Disappear
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There were few times when my interactions on the crime beat ended in friendships. Many of the people I interviewed associated me with the worst days of their lives. There were, however, a few exceptions. Jaclynn and I discuss some of the stories that had a personal impact on me.
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Ep. 14 - Robin's Fictional Inspirations
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In Episode 14, Robin and Jaclynn shift gears and discuss the real-life characters he met on the crime beat that have been inspirations in his fiction writing. Be sure to pre-order Robin's latest book, "The Last Hitman" -
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Ep. 13 - Love, Lies, and the Law: The Linda Lee Walden Saga
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In Episode 13, we delve further into the lives of attorney and physician Dr. David Ucker and Dr. Donald Plotnick and their bizarre lives of crime. Also, we’ll introduce a new character, Linda Lee Walden, who is accused of murdering her former boyfriend to conceal the fact she had been dating a black man. Who ends up defending her and, ultimately, marrying her? Tune in to see. Pre-Order "The Last Hit Man"
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Ep. 12 - Dr. Ucker & Dr. Plotnick Part 2
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In Episode 12 of season three, we conclude our story of two of the most notorious doctors in Columbus, Ohio. This episode takes a bizarre twist when accused killer Dr. David Ucker ends up marrying a woman who is both a patient and a convicted murderer.
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Ep. 11: Dr. Ucker & Dr. Plotnick - Part 1
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Doctors take an oath to care for people. But some of them forget their oath. Dr. David Ucker was accused of hiring a hitman to kill his mistress’ former lover. Dr. Donald Plotnick was illegally selling machine guns and set a guy on fire over a drug debt. Part one of this tangled story weaves together a tale of murder and mayhem centered on the Columbus medical community.
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Ep. 10 - The Murder of Jean Schrader: Lies, Loss, and a Father’s Fight for Justice - Pt 2
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In this gripping episode of Dead Before Deadline, Robin Yocum and Jaclynn Wilson unravel one of the most haunting and personal stories Robin ever covered — the murder of 25-year-old Jean Schrader. What began as a tragic homicide with no charges filed turned into a relentless pursuit of justice led not by law enforcement, but by Jean’s heartbroken father, Dale Wolford. From tracking down a key witness who had gone into hiding, to winning a major journalism award for the story, Robin shares the firsthand account of an investigation filled with twists, cover-ups, and courtroom drama....
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Ep. 9 - The Murder of Jean Schrader - Pt. 1
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The body of a beautiful young woman and a rising star at an accounting firm in Columbus, Ohio, is found in the stairwell of a downtown parking garage, the life strangled from her. In this episode of Dead Before Deadline, Robin and Jaclynn discuss his first big story at the Columbus Dispatch – the murder of Jean Shrader.
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Ep. 8 - Arthur Shapiro Part 2
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We are back with part 2 of the Arthur Shapiro case. This one is full of wild twists and turns. Barry Kessler, a Tax Accountant in Columbus was not okay with Shapiro testifying about some questionable tax activity that was happening. Listen in to hear how far this guy went to keep his criminal ways under wraps and how Arthur Shapiro was only part of the story!
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Ep. 7 - Arthur Shapiro Part 1
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Arthur Shapiro was a respected Columbus, Ohio, attorney, who counted billionaire and L Brands founder Lex Wexner among his clients. So why was Shapiro killed execution-style in 1985 on the west side of town? Shapiro was under investigation for tax fraud and failing to file income tax for seven years, and was about to implicate someone with a suspected history of murder. Listen to the fascinating tale of Arthur Shapiro in this episode of Dead Before Deadline.
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Ep. 6 - The Ski Mask Rapist Part 2
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Part two of the John Barry Simonis story. Dubbed the Ski Mask Rapist, Simonis gained infamy as one of the country’s most prolific serial rapists. He was eventually captured and charged in Louisiana, but not before he brought his reign of terror to Central Ohio and another man paid for those crimes. Find out what happened to that wrongfully convicted man and Simonis in this episode of Dead Before Deadline.
info_outlineIn this evocative episode of "Dead Before Deadline," Robin and Jaclynn Yocum transport listeners to the streets of Columbus, Ohio, painting a vivid yet somber picture of Mary Hebeler. Known to many as the town drunk, Mary's life was layered with struggles, sorrow, and a quest for belonging.
"The Lost Soul" dives deep into Mary's life, a woman often dismissed by society yet carrying a world of pain and stories that went unheard. While her label as the town drunk defined her for many, behind it was a soul yearning for understanding, acceptance, and perhaps redemption.
Robin and Jaclynn journey through the hazy alleys of Columbus, retracing Mary's steps, and endeavoring to give voice to a woman who, in life, often went unheard. The episode takes a haunting turn as they delve into the circumstances surrounding Mary's tragic death - a cold case that haunts the corridors of Columbus PD and lingers in the memories of those who knew her.
What happened to Mary Hebeler? Why, with all the eyes on her during her life, were there none that could shed light on the darkness of her untimely demise?
Join the Yocums as they unpack this poignant story, weaving through the streets of Columbus, past whispered rumors, and into the very heart of a mystery that remains unsolved. "The Lost Soul" is not just an exploration of a cold case; it's a tribute to a woman whose narrative deserves to be told, understood, and remembered.