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Don't Talk to Strangers

by Kwati Bridget

Don’t talk to Strangers – The Oakland County Child Murders is a limited run podcast focused on nine child murders that took place in and around south Oakland County between January 1, 1976 and March 16, 1977. Four of these murders appear to be the work of an as yet unidentified serial killer known as the Oakland County Child Killer.

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Episodes

  1. The end of the story

    In the conclusion of the mini season of Don't Talk to Strangers we cover the delayed arrest of the perpetrators, their trials and the distressing information learned by Jennifer's mother during court proceedings. #Murder #Michigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Episode 1

    The charming community of Milford Michigan has seen more than its fair share of tragedy and violence. This mini-season of Don't Talk to Strangers explores a double homicide from the summer of 1995. #Murder #Michigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Finale

    A somber yet optimistic conclusion to season one. -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host Lisa Strawn, editor/producer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Where is my perp walk?

    Nina and fellow researcher Andy Berthiaume discuss the patterns and problems in the Oakland County child murders based on information found in this document. (Note: this is a 250 page PDF. Specific page numbers are mentioned in the episode) Document Link Url:...

  5. No One to Guide Him

    September 1, 1978, 23 year old James Lossing of Mt Clemens commits an unspeakable crime against a child. Macomb County officials were asking - Could Lossing be the long sought after Oakland County Child Killer? -------------------------------------------- Credits: Nina Innsted, writer/host Lisa...

  6. No Apparent Motive

    In September 1977, Birmingham Michigan has it's third murder in less than two years. Authorities are quick to point out that this murder "was not related to the Oakland County Child Killer" Who murdered art dealer and reverend John McKinney? His business but him in contact with OCCK victim…

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  7. Episode 8 - The Ring

    In 1976 law enforcement in Michigan uncovered a pedophile ring operating on North Fox Island, a privately owned property in Lake Michigan.

  8. Bonus - J. Reuben Appelman - Children of the Snow

    Interview with J. Reuben Appelman, author of "The Kill Jar" and host of ID channel show Children of the Snow, both about his search for information on the Oakland County Child Killer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. Episode 7 - The Blue Gremlin

    Nina talks to Chris King about the accuracy of the reported blue Gremlin in his brother Tim's case.

  10. Episode 3 - Jane Allan

    In the summer of 1976, 13 year old Jane Allan is abducted. Local media reports on her as a runaway who met an unfortunate end, but Jane had not run away when she was abducted. Local media used Jane's history as a former runaway and her tragic death to strike fear in children and spread the…

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  11. Introducing Don't Talk to Strangers

    A long form podcast about the Oakland County child murders.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Don’t talk to Strangers – The Oakland County Child Murders is a limited run podcast focused on nine child murders that took place in and around south Oakland County between January 1, 1976 and March 16, 1977. Four of these murders appear to be the work of an as yet unidentified serial killer known as the Oakland County Child Killer.

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Kwati Bridget

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Don’t talk to Strangers – The Oakland County Child Murders is a limited run podcast focused on nine child murders that took place in and around south Oakland County between January 1, 1976 and March 16, 1977. Four of these murders appear to be the work of an as yet unidentified serial killer known...

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Don't Talk to Strangers is created and hosted by Kwati Bridget.
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