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In this gripping episode of “Dead Before Deadline,” hosts Robin Yocum and Jaclynn Wilson take listeners into the harrowing world of Dr. Edward F. Jackson, ominously known as “The Grandview Rapist.” A story that not only sends shivers down the spine but showcases the horrifying duality of a man: a respected figure in daylight, but a sinister predator under the cloak of night. Robin, with his seasoned investigative instincts, brings a unique, firsthand perspective to this chilling case, having been personally entwined with the events as they unfolded. His recollections, paired with Jaclynn’s incisive questioning and analytical prowess, make for …

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John Hawkins has collected $1 million from the Farmers New World Life Insurance Company upon the reported death of his business partner, Gene Hanson. But there’s a problem. When he attempts to collect on other policies, he’s told that authorities are now questioning the identity of the corpse originally identified by Dr. Boggs. The thumb-print taken by the funeral home that cremated the “dead” Hanson does not match the thumb-print on the real Hanson’s California driver’s license. Oops. In a panic, it’s time for John Hawkins to disappear. Listen now!

Even though the insurance companies know that Dr. Boggs misidentified a corpse, the police in Glendale, California, are sitting on their thumbs. They arrogantly tell Robin’s colleague, Cathy Candisky, “This may be a big deal in Columbus, Ohio, but this is L.A.” In this episode, Katherine Lawley, Gene Hanson’s mother, shows up in the newsroom of the Columbus Dispatch in a search for answers about her missing son. Meanwhile, authorities in California finally identify the “dead” Hanson as a former Ohio resident, Ellis Henry Greene, and Robin must notify his mother. Listen now!

It’s January of 1989 and Columbus Dispatch reporters Robin Yocum and Cathy Candisky have a pretty clear picture of how the multi-million-dollar scam was supposed to work. What they don’t know is the whereabouts of co-conspirators John Hawkins and Gene Hanson. Until . . . At 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 1989, American Airlines Flight 150 from Acapulco lands at the Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport. As the passengers are filing off, customs officials see a man coming off a flight who looks nervous and is in a big hurry. Customs officials think he’s a drug dealer. He’s not, but the running is about to be over …

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In 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 …

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John Spirko has been in prison for the murder of Betty Jane Mottinger for 40 years. Dead Before Deadline host Robin Yocum believes he has spent four decades of his life incarcerated for a crime that he did not commit. Spirko, Yocum says, had nothing to do with the murder. He’s the only guy Yocum has ever met who inserted himself into an investigation into a murder he did not commit and talked himself into an indictment, was convicted, and then told the jury to give him the death penalty. “In retrospect, not one of my smarter moves,” Spirko now …

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Following the riveting revelations in the first part, “Dead Before Deadline” returns with the much-anticipated second installment of “The Wild and Crazy Life of John Spirko.” Robin and Jaclynn take listeners deeper into the labyrinthine life of John Spirko, a man whose already tumultuous life takes an even more bewildering turn. In this episode, delve into the perplexing circumstances surrounding how Spirko, despite having no involvement, found himself indicted and subsequently convicted of a heinous murder. How does a man with no ties to a crime become the prime suspect? What twists of fate, missteps in justice, or machinations led …

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In this emotionally charged episode of “Dead Before Deadline,” Robin and Jacqueline are back with another powerful story to cover. Listen in as they unravel the haunting story surrounding Kelly Prosser, a name that would become synonymous with heartbreak in the annals of crime reporting. Kelly’s disappearance and subsequent discovery shook the very foundations of the community, but the twists didn’t end there. Enter Walter Mitchell, an enigmatic figure whose connection to Kelly’s story remains riddled with questions. Through meticulous recounting, Robin paints a somber picture of the events leading up to and following that fateful day. Drawing on archived …

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Hold onto your seats as Robin and Jaclynn Wilson bring you the thrilling conclusion to the tumultuous and perplexing saga of John Spirko in this episode of “Dead Before Deadline.” This final installment promises to leave listeners in awe as the chaotic tapestry of Spirko’s life reaches its jaw-dropping climax.SPT Listen now!

The air is thick with intrigue and unsolved mysteries in the latest installment of “Dead Before Deadline,” as Robin and Jaclynn embark on a riveting exploration of the infamous Circleville Letters case. The episode unfolds a peculiar tale marked by perplexing correspondence, unfounded accusations, and a shocking wrongful conviction. Dive deep into the twists and turns of this enigmatic case, as our hosts dissect the elaborate web of anonymous letters that plagued the town of Circleville, sparking fear, speculation, and a relentless search for the truth. Robin and Jaclynn expertly navigate through the myriad of theories and inconsistencies, shedding light …

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