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Feb. 5, 2025

70. The Sherry Black Foundation

In this episode, retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley talks with Heidi Miller and Erin Ryan of the Sherry Black Foundation.

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70. The Sherry Black Foundation
Jan. 29, 2025

69. The Murder of Sherry Black - Part 2

In this episode, FBI profiler Julia Cowley is joined again by Detective Ben Pender of the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Department to discuss the 2010 murder of Sherry Black in South Salt Lake City, Utah. Ben provides a step-by-step...

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69. The Murder of Sherry Black - Part 2
Jan. 22, 2025

68. The Murder of Sherry Black - Part 1

In this episode, Detective Ben Pender of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Department joins Julia Cowley to discuss the 2010 murder of Sherry Black in South Salt Lake City, Utah.

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68. The Murder of Sherry Black - Part 1
Jan. 15, 2025

67. Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers With Frank Figliuzzi

In this episode of The Consult, retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley talks with former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi to discuss his book, Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers. They explore the chilling reality of transient...

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67. Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers With Frank Figliuzzi
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67. Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers With Frank Figliuzzi
Jan. 8, 2025

66. The Unsolved Murder of Theresa Corley – Part 3

We conclude our discussion with writer Jeffrey Cintolo about the unsolved murder of 19-year-old Theresa Corley. Theresa’s body was found on December 8, 1978, in a gully alongside Interstate 495 in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

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66. The Unsolved Murder of Theresa Corley – Part 3
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66. The Unsolved Murder of Theresa Corley – Part 3
Jan. 1, 2025

65. The Unsolved Murder of Theresa Corley – Part 2

We continue our discussion with writer Jeffrey Cintolo about the 1978 unsolved murder of 19-year-old Theresa Corley.

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65. The Unsolved Murder of Theresa Corley – Part 2
Dec. 25, 2024

64. The Unsolved Murder of Theresa Corley – Part 1

In this episode of The Consult, we delve into the unsolved murder of Theresa Corley, a 19-year-old woman whose body was discovered on December 8, 1978, in a gully alongside Interstate 495 in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

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64. The Unsolved Murder of Theresa Corley – Part 1
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64. The Unsolved Murder of Theresa Corley – Part 1
Dec. 18, 2024

63. Statement Analysis with Jack Fox

Jack Fox, the host of Never A Truer Word on YouTube, joins Julia Cowley for a discussion on statement analysis.

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63. Statement Analysis with Jack Fox
Dec. 11, 2024

62. The Mansion Murders

In this episode, we profile the murderer of John and Geraldine Magee, who were found shot to death in their Andover, Massachusetts home on December 14, 2011.

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62. The Mansion Murders
Dec. 4, 2024

61. True Crime Ethics with Brett Talley

Brett Talley, co-host of The Prosecutors and Legal Briefs podcasts, joins Julia Cowley for an insightful discussion on ethics in true crime. We explore the responsibilities of creators when presenting sensitive cases, the balance between...

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61. True Crime Ethics with Brett Talley
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61. True Crime Ethics with Brett Talley
Nov. 27, 2024

60. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 2

In Part 2 of our analysis of the JonBenét Ramsey case, we continue our look at this infamous unsolved murder. We explore victimology, behavioral analysis concepts, and examine the offender profile. Part 2 of 2. 

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60. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 2
Nov. 20, 2024

59. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 1

We analyze the murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey.

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59. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 1
Nov. 13, 2024

58. The Watcher – Part 2

In this episode, we analyze The Watcher letters to examine the possible characteristics and motives of their mysterious author.

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58. The Watcher – Part 2
Nov. 6, 2024

57. The Watcher – Part 1

We tell the eerie story of "The Watcher" case, an unsettling true crime mystery. Part 1 of 2.

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57. The Watcher – Part 1
Oct. 30, 2024

56. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 2

In this episode, retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew are joined by Josiah Ward and Daniel Bright, the hosts of Next of Kin: The Untold Story of Jim Duckett. This is part 2 of 2 of our analysis...

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56. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 2
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56. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 2
Oct. 23, 2024

55. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 1

In this episode, retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew are joined by the hosts of "Next of Kin: The Untold Story of Jim Duckett."

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55. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 1
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55. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 1
Oct. 16, 2024

54. Cold Case Insights with Ken Mains

Retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley sits down with cold case detective Ken Mains to explore the 1995 abduction of Jodi Huisentruit, a popular Mason City, IA news anchor, and more.

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54. Cold Case Insights with Ken Mains
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54. Cold Case Insights with Ken Mains
Oct. 8, 2024

53. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 2

Part 2 of 2 of Julia Cowley's discussion with retired Sergeant Dan Kraus of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and Senior Investigator John Krummenacker of the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office about the 2009 murder of Joe Haley in Milwaukie, Oregon.

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53. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 2
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53. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 2
Oct. 2, 2024

52. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 1

In this episode, we examine the 2009 murder of Joe Haley in Milwaukie, Oregon.

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52. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 1
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52. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 1
Sept. 25, 2024

51. Additional Insights into Temujin Kensu

We look at the transcript of Temujin Kensu's 2010 commutation hearing to gain additional insights.

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51. Additional Insights into Temujin Kensu
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51. Additional Insights into Temujin Kensu
Sept. 12, 2024

50. Scott Macklem’s Murder – An Interview with Herb Welser

In this episode, retired FBI agent Julia Cowley conducts an interview with Herb Welser, retired Detective Lieutenant of the Port Huron Police Department. Following his retirement, Herb delved into the murder of Scott Macklem.

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50. Scott Macklem’s Murder – An Interview with Herb Welser
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50. Scott Macklem’s Murder – An Interview with Herb Welser
Sept. 11, 2024

49. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 3

We continue our analysis of the murder of Scott Macklem, who was shot in the parking lot of St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, Michigan, on November 5, 1986.

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49. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 3
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49. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 3
Sept. 3, 2024

48. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 2

We continue our analysis of the murder of Scott Macklem, who was shot in the parking lot of St. Clair County Community College on November 5, 1986.

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48. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 2
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48. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 2
Aug. 28, 2024

47. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 1

We analyze the murder of Scott Macklem, who was shot in the parking lot of St. Clair County Community College on November 5, 1986, in Port Huron, MI.

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47. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 1
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47. Profiling Scott Macklem’s Killer and The Temujin Kensu Question – Part 1