Victimology

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Victimology: the study of the victims of crime and the psychological effects on them of their experience.

Join host, Melissa Lee, as she utilizes her platform to share information about cases new and old, fresh and cold. Victimology is based on facts and is conversational.

If you want to be apart of the conversation, please reach out to Melissa at victimologypod@gmail.com. We are always accepting case suggestions. read less
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Episodes

Bonus Episode: 2020 Case Updates with Dr. Weeb
20-01-2021
Bonus Episode: 2020 Case Updates with Dr. Weeb
Welcome back to Victimology! On this special bonus episode, I am joined by one of the hosts of the All Things Anime Podcast, Dr. Weeb. During the bonus episode, we have an open discussion about the disappearance of Kristin Smart and Madeleine McCann as well as the 2020 case updates. This was recorded on December 29th, 2020. Thank you for supporting Victimology during 2020...we are hoping and praying for some amazing 2021 case updates!! References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Madeleine_McCannhttps://www.heart.co.uk/news/madeleine-mccann-disappearance-timeline/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/04/world/europe/german-suspect-madeleine-mccann.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/06/06/world/madeleine-mccann-german-police-suspect/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/06/11/europe/germany-madeleine-mccann-intl/index.htmlhttps://meaww.com/madeleine-mc-cann-detectives-case-solved-next-year-prime-suspect-christian-brueckner-questionedhttps://au.news.yahoo.com/prosecutors-chilling-update-madeleine-mccann-accused-052518008.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAC1PaI6dP-BDHyrupzhLddSgLUegcQ3Q7sUjpWEmCOahVrwLjsLJ5n2xecKlOagLLKyIaUpk7yMXe0UpgZwKPaPP3m5N-WcOst_ZY8qTAYi5dMLQ0pidsl39nSO4-zgGjIIkQsnVUJdYZ_4PdKfvDx3W_Msimd0SIKy0LfDS11nHhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9030651/German-prosecutors-say-confident-charging-Madeleine-McCann-suspect.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52916137https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/05/us/paul-flores-kristin-smart-update.htmlhttps://people.com/crime/kristin-smart-missing-college-student-fbi-tells-mom-be-ready-news/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kristin_Smarthttps://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article240018128.htmlhttps://people.com/crime/kristin-smart-disappearance-paul-flores-person-of-interest-trucks-family/https://www.diguptheyard.com/
CC House Arrest Live Recording - Family Annihilators with Melanie from Mask of Sanity
11-12-2020
CC House Arrest Live Recording - Family Annihilators with Melanie from Mask of Sanity
Welcome to this extra-special episode of Victimology! This episode was recording at CrimeCon House Arrest with the brilliant host of Mask of Sanity, Melanie Peterson! Sit back, relax, and have a listen to our discussion on Family Annihilators! Special thanks to the wonderful people over at CrimeCon for allowing us to be apart of their event! And of course, thank you to Melanie Peterson for joining me in the discussion! Go and check out Mask of Sanity RIGHT NOW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mask-of-sanity/id1495341586https://open.spotify.com/show/2rxYznfWYp2U6iokjDEOGIhttps://www.stitcher.com/show/mask-of-sanityI hope everyone has a safe, healthy, wonderful, fabulous holiday season! Remember, BE SAFE and FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WEAR YOUR DANG MASK! See you all in 2021! SOURCES:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/machiavellians-gulling-the-rubes/201808/the-3-kinds-fathers-who-kill-their-own-childrenhttps://thisismonsters.com/10-family-annihilators/https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/fvs03.pdfhttps://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=132646&page=1https://www.ranker.com/list/family-annihilators/cat-mcauliffehttps://www.stayathomemum.com.au/true-crime/5-horrific-stories-of-family-annihilators/https://www.insider.com/chris-watts-murder-timeline-2018-12#august-16-2018-in-the-afternoon-shanann-watts-body-is-discovered-in-a-shallow-grave-near-this-oil-site-the-bodies-of-the-girls-are-found-in-the-two-oil-tanks-39https://www.foxnews.com/story/timeline-the-laci-peterson-casehttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/17/us/family-drives-off-cliff-jennifer-sarah-hart.html https://kutv.com/news/local/timeline-what-we-know-in-the-10-years-since-susan-cox-powell-went-missing https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/police-to-provide-update-on-celebration-florida-deaths-possibly-tied-to-connecticut/2210407/Victimology is partnered with the Oracl3 network.
Online Stranger Danger with Steven David Lampley
06-11-2020
Online Stranger Danger with Steven David Lampley
Welcome back to Victimology! On this week's episode, I am joined by Steven David Lampley. Content/trigger warning: we discuss graphic topics such as online predators, pedophiles, sexual assault, and child abuse. Would you let a stranger just walk into your home? Most likely not...what if they were already there? Join us as we discuss the importance of talking about online safety. Steven is a seasoned law enforcement professional with multiple facets of different types of experience under his belt. Steven talks about his time working on a secret project in which he worked on catching different types of online sexual predators. Online safety is so important in today's world for not only children, but EVERYONE. Everyone could learn something from this. Please listen and consider talking to your children about the very important subject-matter in this week's episode - remember...EVERYONE IS VUNERALBLE, STAY SAFE! HUGE thank you to Steven David Lampley for joining me on this week's episode!If you want more information on online safety, make sure to check out the following links below: http://www.pollyklaas.org/index.htmlhttp://www.aliciaproject.org/internet-safety-tips.htmlhttps://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/homeCheck out Steven's most recent write up in Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/captivating-crimes/202009/profiling-the-offending-pedophileHere is Steven's website and podcast: https://www.stevenlampley.com/https://www.crimeandforensicsmedia.com/?fbclid=IwAR0YfPcRczH2y0Ze7aLzxE8lJ4JhbGPPCu40X2ClV6Dp6976aUB-piezBucCONGRATS TO THE TWO WINNERS OF THE FREE CRIMECON HOUSE ARREST LIVE ACCESS PASS: Patti Meyer and Haley Steele!Still want to attend CrimeCon House Arrest, but at a higher access level? Use code "VICTIMOLOGY2020" to get 10% off your ticket! Victimology is partnered with the ORACL3 network and is edited by FRC.Audio.Visit theoracl3network.com to check out other awesome indie shows!Please make sure to like and follow Victimology on social media as well as subscribing to Victimology on your favorite podcast platform. Victimology is always accepting case suggestions, please reach out via email or social media.
The Case of Missy Bevers with True Crime Broads
15-10-2020
The Case of Missy Bevers with True Crime Broads
Welcome back to Victimology! Thanks for joining me this week! In this week's episode, I am joined by the lovely ladies of the True Crime Broads podcast to talk about the Missy Bevers case. Missy was murdered early one morning while setting up for an early morning workout class. There are more questions than answers surrounding the case. Crystal and Renae have been covering Missy's case for a while now and actually funded a billboard asking for tips about Missy's murder. https://truecrimebroadspodcast.com/?fbclid=IwAR2i55mRARwH3TMm36Sv3QkS0lhbE4ZqipgQO-pRmnoqTpd2KsWlg3q4fTUhttps://anchor.fm/truecrimebroadshttps://www.facebook.com/truecrimebroads/https://www.facebook.com/groups/133855251400044/ATTENTION: DO YOU WANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO DIGITALLY ATTEND CRIMECON HOUSE ARREST FOR FREE? The WONDERFUL people at CrimeCon have allowed me to give away TWO LIVE ACCESS PASSES FOR FREE! Want to enter to win? Fill out the entry here! https://form.jotform.com/202798865331162Two winners will be selected the first week of November! Good luck! Still want to attend CrimeCon House Arrest, but at a higher access level? Use code "VICTIMOLOGY2020" to get 10% off your ticket! Victimology is partnered with the ORACL3 network and is edited by FRC.Audio.Visit theoracl3network.com to check out other awesome indie shows!Please make sure to like and follow Victimology on social media as well as subscribing to Victimology on your favorite podcast platform. Victimology is always accepting case suggestions, please reach out via email or social media. I will be representing Victimology at this year’s CrimeCon House Arrest! If you’re attending CrimeCon House Arrest, make sure to use promo code “VICTIMOLOGY2020” for 10% off your ticket!
The Catfish Murder: The Case of Cynthia Hoffman
08-10-2020
The Catfish Murder: The Case of Cynthia Hoffman
Welcome back to Victimology! So glad you could join me this week.On this week's episode, we dive into the murky waters of the Alaskan Catfish Murder case. Quick heads up, some of the information I discuss in this episode is not suitable for all listeners and is considered to be quite disturbing. 19-year-old Cynthia Hoffman was murdered by her best friend Denali Brehmer. No one understood the true motive behind the crime until they looked much deeper. Police quickly released this was an iceberg of a case involving multiple players and a "millionaire" with evil intentions....this is the case of Cynthia Hoffman. ATTENTION: DO YOU WANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO DIGITALLY ATTEND CRIMECON HOUSE ARREST FOR FREE? The WONDERFUL people at CrimeCon have allowed me to give away TWO LIVE ACCESS PASSES FOR FREE! Want to enter to win? Fill out the entry here! https://form.jotform.com/202798865331162Two winners will be selected the first week of November! Good luck! Still want to attend CrimeCon House Arrest, but at a higher access level? Use code "VICTIMOLOGY2020" to get 10% off your ticket! Victimology is partnered with the ORACL3 network and is edited by FRC.Audio.Visit theoracl3network.com to check out other awesome indie shows!Please make sure to like and follow Victimology on social media as well as subscribing to Victimology on your favorite podcast platform. Victimology is always accepting case suggestions, please reach out via email or social media. I will be representing Victimology at this year’s CrimeCon House Arrest! If you’re attending CrimeCon House Arrest, make sure to use promo code “VICTIMOLOGY2020” for 10% off your ticket!Episode Source: https://www.ktva.com/story/40652869/the-murder-of-cynthia-hoffman-an-interactive-timelinehttps://www.ktva.com/story/40598887/apd-16yearold-boy-killed-woman-then-intentionally-misled-her-family-and-policehttps://www.ktva.com/story/40593335/police-search-for-missing-developmentally-disabled-19yearold-womanhttps://heavy.com/news/2019/06/denali-brehmer/https://www.insideedition.com/murder-cynthia-hoffman-woman-known-pal-all-believed-cops-have-been-killed-best-friend-53818https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=catfishhttps://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2019/08/09/indiana-man-accused-of-plotting-cynthia-hoffman-killing-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-charges/https://www.wave3.com/2019/06/21/family-man-accused-alaska-murder-issues-statement/https://www.wave3.com/2019/06/18/mother-says-harrison-county-man-arrested-murder-child-porn-tried-get-videos-her-young-kids/https://kutv.com/news/nation-world/indiana-man-enters-not-guilty-pleas-in-alaska-murder-plothttps://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2019/06/16/indiana-women-say-man-charged-in-alaska-killing-used-fake-name-to-solicit-images-of-their-children/https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Who-is-accused-killer-Darin-Schilmiller-Cynthia-Hoffman-murder-suspect-511444111.html
Jesse Ross and Brian Carrick
02-10-2020
Jesse Ross and Brian Carrick
This week's episode is dedicated to DJ Fickey. October 3rd you are invited to "Go Orange" in honor of DJ Fickey. To learn more and to donate, go here: https://justicefordj.com/?fbclid=IwAR3eaNs6Gy2rLR_l10U8MjXyaaXGlG2VBNDIkaDs2YFZ-oQJ_paMI_Yl4Lo #JusticeforDJ #GoOrange Thank you to both Bret Rodgers and Ami Mangold for suggesting both of these cases. I am joined by MY MOM on this week's episode. Join us as we discuss and break down two very mysterious missing persons cases from Illinois: Jesse Ross and Brian Carrick. We tackle the basics around the case and keep it conversational, there are still so many questions about these cases. I would LOVE to hear listener opinions about both of these cases; please reach out via social media or email (victimologypod@gmail.com). As always, if you or anyone you know has any information about either of these cases, please call: for Jesse Ross, Chicago PD 312-744-8266and for Brian Carrick, Johnsburg PD 815-385-6024Victimology is partnered with the ORACL3 network. Visit theoracl3network.com to check out other awesome indie shows! Please make sure to like and follow Victimology on social media as well as subscribing to Victimology on your favorite podcast platform. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictimologyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victimologypodcast/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/victimologypodVictimology is always accepting case suggestions, please reach out via email or social media. I will be representing Victimology at this year’s CrimeCon House arrest...more information to come! Shop Victimology merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/victimology-podcastSources: http://charleyproject.org/case/jesse-warren-ross https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/2006-college-student-jesse-ross-went-missing-from-model-UN-conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_eKDdDpwz0https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-jesse-ross-documentary-gene-siskel-center-tt-20190724-fievwk4w7bcjvea7ov24t4lyfa-story.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEcoKOVvugA http://www.findjesseross.com/jesses-life.phphttp://charleyproject.org/case/brian-c-carrick https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/10/07/mario-casciaro-murder-case-history/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/happened-brian-carrick-inside-unsolved-case-illinois-teen/story?id=25842096https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa06pX1d5NAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Casciaro.http://www.kathleentzellner.com/
Interview with Carl Koppelman Part 1
17-09-2020
Interview with Carl Koppelman Part 1
Welcome back to Victimology! So glad to be back with you all! Carl Koppelman has done some amazing things while volunteering with the DNA Doe Project. In part one of our interview, we discuss how he initially got involved with the DNA Doe Project as well as his process for making forensic renderings of unidentified persons. Carl has been featured on Vice Media as well as in the TV series The Killing Season. Check out the Vice Media video on Carl here: https://youtu.be/r86eID8R8O8The Killing Season: https://www.aetv.com/shows/the-killing-seasonYou can find Carl @ https://www.facebook.com/carl.koppelmanMake sure to take time to check out his forensic renderings at https://www.facebook.com/DNADoeProjectMore about Aundria Bowman: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/04/13/woman-awaits-dna-results-michigan-remains-daughter/4823422002/?fbclid=IwAR2kvcTdgsDFd6UjiYmfvIEUclDhH76p5_izIu4sWDkEay_t90gBPmMFLkMPodcast Promo this week:Great Unsolved - https://theoracl3network.com/?page_id=148 Victimology is partnered with the ORACL3 network and is edited by FRC.Audio.Visit theoracl3network.com to check out other awesome indie shows! Please make sure to like and follow Victimology on social media as well as subscribing to Victimology on your favorite podcast platform. Victimology is always accepting case suggestions, please reach out via email or social media. I will be representing Victimology at this year’s CrimeCon House arrest...more information to come! Shop Victimology merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/victimology-podcast
The Case of DJ Fickey: Interview with Amanda Shirley Part 3
25-06-2020
The Case of DJ Fickey: Interview with Amanda Shirley Part 3
October 3rd, 2016 forever changed the Fickey family when DJ “Don” Fickey was shot and killed. I am joined once again by DJ Fickey’s sister, Amanda Shirley, to discuss closing thoughts on the case, the future, and how we can help get justice for DJ. Please check out the following links regarding DJ’s case, and make sure to subscribe to not miss the final episode of my interview with Amanda. SIGN THE PETITION HERE: https://www.change.org/p/demand-the-state-of-georgia-re-open-dj-fickeys-case-and-present-to-a-grand-juryDONATE HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wwqw3-justice-for-dj#JusticeforDJhttps://justicefordj.com/https://twitter.com/JusticeForDj88https://www.facebook.com/groups/111926779427988/https://wdef.com/2020/02/24/woman-continues-fight-answers-brothers-death/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaV5CCuHh2MHere is the article regarding Staged homicides: Ferguson, C. Staged Homicides: An Examination of Common Features of Faked Burglaries, Suicides, Accidents and Car Accidents. J Police Crim Psych 30, 139–157 (2015). https://doi-org.ezproxy.liberty.edu/10.1007/s11896-014-9154-1Podcast Promo this week:Dos Spookqueños https://theoracl3network.com/?page_id=395Victimology is partnered with the ORACL3 network. Visit theoracl3network.com to check out other awesome indie shows!Please make sure to like and follow Victimology on social media as well as subscribing to Victimology on your favorite podcast platform. Victimology is always accepting case suggestions, please reach out via email or social media. I will be representing Victimology at this year’s CrimeCon in Orlando! If you’re attending CrimeCon, make sure use promo code “VICTIMOLOGY2020” for 10% off your badge!
The Case of DJ Fickey: Interview with Amanda Shirley Part 2
18-06-2020
The Case of DJ Fickey: Interview with Amanda Shirley Part 2
October 3rd, 2016 forever changed the Fickey family when DJ “Don” Fickey was shot and killed. However, according to investigators and the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation), DJ committed suicide. I am joined again in this week’s episode by Amanda Shirley, DJ’s sister. In part 2, Amanda talks about the crime, scene, and suspect. There are many indicators that point to murder, yet investigators refuse to change the information in the case. Please check out the following links regarding DJ’s case, and make sure to subscribe to not miss the final episode of my interview with Amanda. #JusticeforDJhttps://justicefordj.com/https://twitter.com/JusticeForDj88https://www.facebook.com/groups/111926779427988/https://www.change.org/p/demand-the-state-of-georgia-re-open-dj-fickeys-case-and-present-to-a-grand-juryhttps://wdef.com/2020/02/24/woman-continues-fight-answers-brothers-death/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaV5CCuHh2Mhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/wwqw3-justice-for-djPodcast Promo this week:Mask of Sanity @maskofsanitythepodcastVictimology is a production of the ORACL3 network. Visit theoracl3network.com to check out other awesome indie shows!Please make sure to like and follow Victimology on social media as well as subscribing to Victimology on your favorite podcast platform. Victimology is always accepting case suggestions, please reach out via email or social media. I will be representing Victimology at this year’s CrimeCon in Orlando! If you’re attending CrimeCon, make sure use promo code “VICTIMOLOGY2020” for 10% off your badge!
The Case of DJ Fickey: Interview with Amanda Shirley Part 1
11-06-2020
The Case of DJ Fickey: Interview with Amanda Shirley Part 1
October 3rd, 2016 forever changed the Fickey family when DJ “Don” Fickey was shot and killed. However, according to investigators and the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation), DJ committed suicide. I am joined in this week’s episode by Amanda Shirley, DJ’s sister. Amanda has been fighting for justice for DJ since day 1. There are many indicators that point to murder, yet investigators refuse to change the information in the case. Please check out the following links regarding DJ’s case, and make sure to subscribe to not miss part 2 of my interview with Amanda. #JusticeforDJhttps://justicefordj.com/https://twitter.com/JusticeForDj88https://www.facebook.com/groups/111926779427988/https://www.change.org/p/demand-the-state-of-georgia-re-open-dj-fickeys-case-and-present-to-a-grand-juryhttps://wdef.com/2020/02/24/woman-continues-fight-answers-brothers-death/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaV5CCuHh2Mhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/wwqw3-justice-for-djPodcast Promos this week:True Consequences https://theoracl3network.com/?page_id=271Death by Champagne https://theoracl3network.com/?page_id=356And Not Your Normal Murder https://notyournormalmurder.podbean.com/Victimology is a production of the ORACL3 network. Visit theoracl3network.com to check out other awesome indie shows!Please make sure to like and follow Victimology on social media as well as subscribing to Victimology on your favorite podcast platform. Victimology is always accepting case suggestions, please reach out via email or social media. I will be representing Victimology at this year’s CrimeCon in Orlando! If you’re attending CrimeCon, make sure use promo code “VICTIMOLOGY2020” for 10% off your badge!