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Buried Bylines
by Mallory Wilson and Megan DeLucenay
Inside a rough and ruthless newsroom, thousands of stories fight for the spotlight but only a few survive past their 15 minutes of fame. So what makes for a "good" headline? And what makes for a buried byline? Join Megan DeLucenay and Mallory Wilson, two former television news producers as they dig up stories that never got the recognition or justice they deserve. At the same time, the duo will examine major true crime cases and what catapulted them into media sensations.
Episodes
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108. Unanswered in Mississippi: Trey Reed and Nolan Wells
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the cases of Trey Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student found hanging from a tree on campus, and Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old whose body was found near Horn Island on the Mississippi Gulf Coast after he went missing during a Fourth of July...
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107. The Murders of Jean (Dudley) Henry and Taylor Henry
Sometimes the cases we cover start with a Google search. Sometimes they start with a newspaper clipping. And sometimes… they start with your mother-in-law. This week on Buried Bylines, we’re covering the case of Jean Ann Henry and her young son, Taylor, after a listener suggestion from a VERY...
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106. The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit
This one is a little late, friends. And by “a little late,” I (Megan) mean that one of your hosts has been busy living her best life as a PARTY PRINCESS and apparently forgot that podcasts require things like schedules and timely episode drops. So… please accept this belated episode as my formal...
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105. A Day in the Life of a Broadcast Photojournalist with Trae Hester
This week, we’re joined by one of those people: our former coworker and a broadcast photojournalist who has spent years behind the camera capturing the stories unfolding in front of it. We’re talking about life in a television newsroom, the moments viewers don’t see, the challenges and adrenaline...
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104. Buyer Beware: The Nightmare of NeeDoh Knockoffs
We’ve all seen them. The suspiciously cheap, definitely-not-the-real-thing versions of our favorite toys. But when it comes to those squishy little NeeDoh knockoffs, “you get what you pay for” can mean a whole lot more than a disappointing toy. In this episode, we’re talking about the potential...
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103. The Disappearance of Jessica Masker
In April 2013, 24-year-old Jessica Masker was struggling to get her life back on track when she disappeared from Indianapolis's east side. The single mom of two was last seen on surveillance video at a gas station near her cousin's house. Despite local news coverage and continued pleas from her...
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102. Exploring Summerwind Mansion: Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Home
Summerwind has been called one of the most haunted houses in America… but how much of its terrifying reputation is rooted in fact? This week, we're heading to the shores of West Bay Lake in northern Wisconsin to unravel the history of the infamous Summerwind Mansion. From stories of ghostly...
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101. Reported Missing 76 Years Later: The Earnest Cagle Jr. Story
For months now, we’ve been dropping hints and waiting to finally share this case with you. Now we have the unique opportunity of sharing a story that has been trapped in the dark for three-quarters of a century: the missing persons case of two-year-old Earnest Cagle Jr. On August 27, 1950, little...
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100. The Burger Chef Murders with Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee
One hundred episodes later, we're diving into one of Indiana's most infamous unsolved cases. On the night of November 17, 1978, four young Burger Chef employees vanished from the Speedway restaurant where they worked. Their bodies were discovered two days later in neighboring Johnson County,...
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99. Q & A Before the Centennial Episode!
Before we hit triple digits, we wanted to sit down and answer your questions in a special Q&A episode! From behind-the-scenes podcast drama to our favorite cases we’ve covered so far, we’re diving into your submissions and reflecting on the wild ride to 100 episodes. We’re also talking about…
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98. Missing & Dead U.S. Scientists: Conspiracy or Coincidence?
A retired Air Force general vanishes without a trace. A NASA scientist disappears during a hike. Multiple researchers connected to nuclear, aerospace, and classified government projects are found dead under mysterious circumstances. Now, federal investigators and Congress are looking into whether...
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97. Indiana Cold Case: The Murder of Essie McVey
In August 2011, 85-year-old Essie Mae McVey was found barely alive on the floor of her Greencastle, Indiana condo—shot in the back of the head in what investigators believe was a burglary gone wrong. But here’s the thing… nothing was taken. No forced entry. No witnesses. No murder weapon. And in…
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96. The Murder of 18-Year-Old Eleanor Kaatz
In 1964, an 18-year-old girl was walking to school in Wausau, Wisconsin… and never made it. Eleanor Kaatz was attacked in broad daylight on a quiet island. Stabbed nearly 50 times and left near the river, she was somehow still alive when she was found. But two days later, she died from her...
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95. Hailey Buzbee & the Reality of Online Grooming with Max Lewis
This January (2026), the disappearance of Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee took the internet by storm. What initially presented as a typical missing persons case began to shift as investigators uncovered more about her online connections and the events that led her to leave home suddenly in the middle…
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94. The "Technically" Solved Murders of Mared Malarik and Karen Farrell
Speculation Station is parked in Morgantown, West Virginia, this week—where we examine the murders of two college freshmen whose case still lingers in uncertainty... despite *technically being closed. When best friends Mared Malarik and Karen Ferrell disappeared after a night out at the movies…
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93. The Senseless, Brutal & Horrific Murder of Rebecca Park
In November 2025, 22-year-old Rebecca Park disappeared from Wexford County while 38 weeks pregnant. Friends and family desperately searched for the young mother-to-be, hoping she and her unborn baby would be found safe. Weeks later, investigators made a devastating discovery in the Manistee...
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92. The Mysterious & Unsolved Murder of Larry Groves
In January 2003, 40-year-old Lawrence “Larry” Groves vanished from his Lakeville, Indiana home. Months later, after black flies swarmed the siding of his house and blackbirds gathered in the yard, a horrific discovery was made beneath a hidden trap door in the floor — Larry’s body, concealed in…
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91. The Nose Doctor: Operating for Profit
After covering a string of heavy cases, we’re diving into one that’s equal parts shocking, infuriating, and unbelievable—but very real. This episode unpacks the crimes of Mark Weinberger, a once-celebrated Indiana ENT known as “The Nose Doctor.” What appeared to be a thriving sinus surgery empire...
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90. DNA Delivers in April Tinsley’s Murder Investigation with ISP Capt. Kevin Smith
In April 1988, eight-year-old April Marie Tinsley disappeared while walking in her Fort Wayne, Indiana neighborhood — and three days later her body was found in a ditch, the victim of a brutal kidnapping, sexual assault, and strangulation. What followed would become one of Indiana’s most haunting...
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89: The Boys on the Tracks: The Unsolved Murders of Don Henry and Kevin Ives
In August 1987, teenagers Don Henry and Kevin Ives were killed when a freight train struck them as they lay on railroad tracks near Alexander, Arkansas. Authorities initially ruled the deaths an accident, claiming the boys had fallen asleep on the tracks. But their families challenged that...
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88. Case Updates: Boo Florida, Boo Jesse Lee Calhoun & Boo Diddy
Hi everyone! Apologies for the late episode and Megan’s voice. Here is another update episode on cases we’ve previously covered. We are working on some exciting things so stay tuned! In this episode, Mallory and Megan are bringing you updates on the wrongful conviction of Crosley Green, the…
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87. Henryk Siwiak: The Forgotten Murder of 9/11
On a day when the world stood still, one New York City murder vanished into the blur of chaos. Just before midnight on September 11, 2001, Henryk Siwiak, a 46-year-old Polish immigrant, was shot to death while on his way to work at a Brooklyn grocery store. With the NYPD stretched beyond…
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86. A Mother’s Murder and A Double Disappearance
On December 9 1988, 29-year-old Victoria Lynn Hamby vanished from South Bend, Indiana, leaving behind more questions than clues. At the time, her four-year-old son and male companion, Dale Kaser, also disappeared, triggering a heartbreaking mystery that has lingered for decades. In this episode…
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85. Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi
Happy Halloween! It’s our last spoooooky episode of the season. We’ll go back to our regular bi-weekly publishing schedule after this one. In June 1983, a 15-year-old Vatican citizen named Emanuela Orlandi left for a music lesson in Rome—and vanished without a trace. The case that followed is a…
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84. Kiss and Kill: The Homicide of Betty Williams
In 1961, small-town Texas became the center of a media frenzy when 17-year-old Betty Williams asked her ex-boyfriend, John Mack Herring, to kill her—and he did. The shocking “Kiss and Kill” case exposed not only the dark side of teen romance but also how the press sensationalized tragedy…
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83. The Corpsewood Manor Murders
Spooky season has officially begun—and this one’s straight out of a horror movie. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the Corpsewood Manor Murders: a case that’s equal parts eerie legend, satanic panic, and heartbreaking true crime. Dr. Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom built their dream castle...
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82. Hot Off the Press: First Amendment Under Fire
*Disclaimer* We’re talking about politics in this episode. If you don’t want to hear it, totally get it. We’ll see you at our next episode, where we'll return to our regular content. Freedom of speech has never been simple, and in today’s climate, it’s anything but. In this episode, we look at…
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81. The Stalking Case of Dawn Hillyer
In this episode, we cover the harrowing five-year stalking ordeal of Fort Wayne mother Dawn Hillyer, whose case exposed the failures of Indiana law to protect victims. What began as a casual connection quickly spiraled into years of relentless harassment, break-ins, false police reports, and...
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80. Remembering the Jeff Davis 8 with Ethan Brown
20 years later, still no justice. Between 2005 and 2009, the small town of Jennings, Louisiana, was rocked by the deaths of eight women—each with ties to one another through poverty, drugs, and sex work. Known as the “Jeff Davis 8,” or the “Jennings 8,” the cases remain unsolved and are clouded…
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79. Idling on the Interstate: What Happened to Paige Renkoski?
In 1990, substitute teacher Paige Marie Renkoski, 30, vanished under chilling circumstances on Interstate 96 near Fowlerville, Michigan. What began as an ordinary day—dropping her mother at the airport and stopping at a store in Canton—ended in a mystery that remains unsolved over three decades...
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78. Iowa Cold Case: Who killed Wilma June Nissen?
Meet Wilma June Nissen—a resilient spirit whose life was brutally cut short in 1978 but whose story refuses to stay buried. From a childhood of unimaginable neglect to being identified decades later as a Jane Doe in rural Iowa, her daughter, Krissi Atkinson, has never stopped searching for…
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77. The Suspicious Death of Noah Presgrove
In September 2023, 19-year-old Noah Presgrove was found dead on the side of an Oklahoma highway, his body bearing multiple blunt force injuries. Nearly two years later, his family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging he was beaten to death by friends during a party. Join us as we delve…
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76. The Detroit 'Freezer Mom' Murders with Jason Colthorp
This week, Mallory’s flying solo and reconnecting with a familiar face from her hometown market. Jason Colthorp, now an anchor in Detroit, was just starting out as a reporter when he covered one of the city’s most disturbing cases: the story of Mitchelle Blair, later dubbed the “Freezer Mom.”…
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75. The Secret Behind Scentsy… (It’s an MLM)
In this episode, we're diving into the sweet-smelling world of Scentsy—the MLM that sells wax warmers... but is there more than meets the… nose? Founded in 2004, Scentsy built its empire on a direct sales model powered by independent consultants. But with commissions earned from both product…
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74. The Suspicious Death of Carrie Jackson
In June 2006, 27-year-old Carrie Ann Jackson was found dead in a small body of water near madden hill in Seymour, Indiana. Though her death was ruled suspicious, no arrests have ever been made. Her family has spent nearly two decades in a painful limbo—desperate for justice, haunted by unanswered...
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73. Indiana Cold Case: Who Killed Teresa Osborne?
In this episode, we delve into the dark and tragic story of Teresa Osborne, an 18-year-old Rose Acre Farms employee who vanished in 1973 after a simple errand to a local bakery. Ten days later, her burned-out car—and her body—were discovered in a remote wildlife refuge. What began as a missing...
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72. Unsolved & Uncovered: Who Killed 13-Year-Old Lori Ann Brickley?
Buckle up. This case is infuriatingly uncovered by the media. We're talking a total of about 12 newspaper articles IN 50 YEARS. That's it. That is all of the news coverage 13-year-old Lori Ann Brickley's murder got. Lori was a sweet, normal teenager. She was in seventh grade. She liked hanging…
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71. Updates on Updates on Updates
We have 70 episodes and TWO YEARS under our belt y’all! That is cuckoo bananas. Thank you all so much for listening and spreading the word about our podcast AND these cases. We love you all so much! On this episode, both Mallory and Megan bring you updates on past cases: The disappearance of baby...
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70. The Unsolved Murder of Emily Pike with Robert Anglen and Lauren De Young
We’re thrilled to bring you a first in this episode: not one, but two special guests — neither of whom we know personally! We're honored to be joined by Robert Anglen and Lauren De Young from AZCentral, a newspaper with the USA Today network. Together, we’ll be discussing the unsolved murder of...
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69. Vacation Turned Nightmare: The Akeo Timeshare Dispute
A Michigan couple, Paul and Christy Akeos, are currently detained in Mexico after being accused by a timeshare company, Palace Resorts, of fraud. The company alleges the couple breached their membership contracts by promoting their benefits on social media and encouraging others to exploit them....
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68. Indiana Cold Cases: The Murders of Keyla Weddel and Sheri Herr
This week we're examining two Indiana cold cases that happened within a year of each other. In both cases a young woman was murdered and police seem to know who committed the crime but don't have enough evidence to go to court. However, one case received a ton of local media attention, while the...
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67. Your Questions, Our Answers
It’s another Q & A episode! We noticed some new followers, so we wanted to host another episode where we answer all of your burning questions. Among them: If you were a kitchen utensil, what would you be? Who is burying the body and who is on lookout? What are your favorite podcasts? AND MORE!...
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66. Shrinkflation: A Shady, Shrouded, but Sanctioned Business Strategy
We needed a bit of a palette cleanser, so Megan is bringing us back into the world of white-collar crime. However, today's case is TECHNICALLY legal, it doesn't make it any less shady. Shrinkflation is when a company makes changes to a product, reducing its value, while keeping the price the same...
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65. The Seminole Serial Killer with Ann Brey
We have another exciting guest episode for you! In episode 65, Mallory covers the Seminole Heights serial killer, who pled guilty to multiple charges related to a series of murders. Ann Brey joins us to talk about how she LITERALLY WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE KILLER. Howell Emanuel Donaldson III...
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64. The Police-Involved Death of Ronald Greene
In May of 2019, 49-year-old Ronald Greene died after being arrested by Louisiana State Police after a chase. Body camera footage, released YEARS after the incident, shows troopers beating, choking, stunning, and dragging him on the ground while handcuffed. He was left face down on the ground for...
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63. The Disappearance of Samantha Sperry
This week we are covering a case involving a missing mother of two, multiple unreliable narrators, an underground bunker, and a WICKED palette cleanser. Buckle up for our first episode of 2025! 25-year-old Samantha Sperry was last seen on March 28, 2018, in a small rural town outside Paducah,...
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62. Top Crime Stories of 2024 & Ben Franklin’s Potato Parties
What a year it’s been! A lot… and we mean A LOT of crazy things have happened in 2024. Join us as Mallory recaps the biggest crime stories of each month, including: the Karen Read murder case, Trump’s attempted assassination, the Delphi murders case finally going to trial, Luigi Mangione, & much,...
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61. Missing in Canada: The Disappearance of Melanie Ethier
We're back and we're in Canada. Megan tries to speak French. Apologies in advance but we are excited to shed light on this case! In September of 1996, 15-year-old Melanie Ethier disappeared while walking home in Northern Ontario. She was reported missing later that day, but police have not been...
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60. Delphi Debrief: An Inside Look at the Murder Trial of Richard Allen with Max Lewis
Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. A jury found Richard Allen guilty on all four counts in the Delphi double murder trial. Prosecutors say Allen brutally killed 13-year-old Abigail (Abby) Williams and 14-year-old Liberty (Libby) German on that unseasonably warm February day in 2017. On this episode,...
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59. The Unsolved Murder of Nicolas Zavala
This week's case is the definition of a buried byline. 12-year-old Nicolas Zavala disappeared in August of 2002 while living with his grandmother in Northwest Indiana. Despite being his temporary guardian, the boy's grandmother waited a full week before reporting him missing. Eight months later,...
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Inside a rough and ruthless newsroom, thousands of stories fight for the spotlight but only a few survive past their 15 minutes of fame. So what makes for a "good" headline? And what makes for a buried byline? Join Megan DeLucenay and Mallory Wilson, two former television news producers as they dig up stories that never got the recognition or justice they deserve. At the same time, the duo will examine major true crime cases and what catapulted them into media sensations.
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Inside a rough and ruthless newsroom, thousands of stories fight for the spotlight but only a few survive past their 15 minutes of fame. So what makes for a "good" headline? And what makes for a buried byline? Join Megan DeLucenay and Mallory Wilson, two former television news producers as they dig...
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