The story of one of America’s youngest death row inmates is tragic and complicated. How did a young woman in 1980s Indiana end up in prison? Alex Mar unfolds her incredible book, Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy. It’s a journey about racism, anger, and forgiveness. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for his ... Show More
Aug 31
Kimberly Sheeter: Air-Minded
My next guest is an author who began writing a biography and then turned it into a novel. And I don’t blame her. The story of Earnest Pletch may be largely unknown now, but in 1939, he became famous. He took a flying lesson, he brought a gun, and soon, he was flying solo. Kim She ... Show More
57m 1s
Apr 2023
Mercy, Mass Media, and the Murder of Ruth Pelke: A Conversation with "Seventy Times Seven" Author Alex Mar
<p>In this episode of The Murder Sheet, we interview author Alex Mar about her new non-fiction book "Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy." In 1985, a heinous crime in Gary, Indiana tore apart two families. Then, a remarkable act of forgiveness changed everything ... Show More
45m 3s
Jan 2025
Waiting for Answers (Kathy Halle, Pamela Maurer, Deborah Colliander, Charles Huber)
<p>The 1979 homicide of one young woman would be linked to additional brutal crimes decades later. But justice for the crime would prove elusive.</p><p> </p><p>View source material and photos for this episode at: <a>anatomyofmurder.com/waiting-for-answers</a></p><p>Can’t get enou ... Show More
50m 11s
Oct 2023
Walking in the Night - Part 2 (Tristyn Bailey)
<p>A young teen disappears and the search to find her becomes national news. After she is discovered murdered, the answers to who, what and why are as perplexing as they are horrifying.</p><p> </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a href="https://anatomyofmurde ... Show More
52m 18s
<p>A brutal crime scene… three lives lost… and forensic evidence in question… Here’s how a short trip to Florida changed a woman’s life forever.</p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a href="https://anatomyofmurder.com/">https://anatomyofmurder.com/</a>.</p><p> ... Show More
