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Modern Murders

by Ariel Herrera

A True Crime Podcast covering murders after the year 2000. Join Ariel as she covers the lesser known crimes within the true crime community.If you would like to suggest a case, please email: [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. The Misunderstood Shooting of Daniel Harris

    Daniel Harris was a 29-year-old man living in Charlotte, North Carolina in August of 2016. Daniel, along with his entire family, are deaf and rely on American Sign Language to communicate. On August 23rd Daniel was speeding home on the I485 when he was pursued by State Trooper Jermaine Justus...

  2. The Lynching of Duran Bailey- Part 2

    *I made a goof in this episode. I said that Panaca was in New Mexico, but it is actually in Nevada just north of Las Vegas* This story doesn't start or end with Duran Bailey, but it should. At the end of the day, this man was lynched for an alleged rape in 2001. The justice system not only failed...

  3. The Lynching of Duran Bailey- Part 1

    This story doesn't start or end with Duran Bailey, but it should. At the end of the day, this man was lynched for an alleged rape in 2001. The justice system not only failed to find his murderer, but also stole 16 years of an innocent woman's life. Join me as I explain how a young 18-year-old…

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  4. Show Updates

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders Website: https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders

  5. The Murderous Story of Mr. & Mrs. Wright

    Susan Wyche met Mr. Wright in 1997 and he was the man of her dreams. He was charming, attentive, and could give her the stability and family she wanted so badly. 4 years into their marriage, Jeff Wright started abusing drugs and alcohol which made him increasingly more abusive towards Susan. In...

  6. Interview with Tahjmere Hopkins' Father

    This interview was a direct response to the Episode on Tahjmere Hopkins' case that Crime Noir and Modern Murders covered in July 2020. Candice from Crime Noir led this interview with Mr. Hopkins while Ariel was present on the call. We learned a lot from this interview and Mr. Hopkins corrected…

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  7. The Familicide of Nehemiah Griego

    Nehemiah Griego was your average teen boy who has friends, a girlfriend, and a large tight-knit family. Growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Griego family lived in a large house on an even larger property where they could homeschool their kids and welcome in church members. Nehemiah aspired...

  8. Show Updates and The Science School Bus

    The Science School Bus Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ScienceSchoolBus Science Teacher Jones on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9CBNns3VzbVEIuv-_q6VZw/videos The Science School Bus Go Fund Me Page:...

  9. The Confusing Murder of George Gibson

    George Gibson and his wife Paige were happily married, successful, and parents to two Bernese Mountain dogs. On June 22nd, 2000 both of them went to work as they normally do. Paige hopped on a plane to New York after her work shift while George planned to go back home when his shift ended. For...

  10. The Unspeakable Murder of Kimberly Hill

    It was a normal day in Corpus Christi, TX when Kimberly Hill was caught off guard by an odd question by her son. "Mom, I need your permission for me to die" said her son Kevin. The answer was obvious and Kimberly told her son that she could not give him permission for something like that. This…

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  11. The Killing of Oscar Grant III

    Oscar Grant III was returning home on New Year's Eve in 2009 when he was shot dead by Officer Mehserle on the BART Fruitvale Station platform. This was one of the first times since the televised Rodney King beating (1991) that police brutality was filmed by witnesses. Oscar's death sparked...

  12. Bonus: The Murder of Tahjmere Hopkins w/ Crime Noir

    This is a bonus hybrid episode featuring Candice from Crime Noir podcast. Ariel and Nate will be returning with a new episode on August 7th! 22-year-old Tahjmere Hopkins was found dead on a strangers porch on May 3rd, 2018. The way his body was found was described by his mother to that of a…

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  13. New Co-Host Intro & Updates

    Modern Murders is making some slight changes by bringing on Nathan Woods as a co-host. We will be taking a few months off to work on new episodes and will be back in August with an improved show! We thank you for all the continued support and we hope our listeners are excited about the upcoming...

  14. The Murder of He Lei

    He Lei and Chen Danlei were both accomplished graduate students at Purdue University finishing their PhD in 2005. Their marriage had seen its ups and downs with Chen's temper and outbursts, but the marriage was starting to fall apart once more when both Chen and He went missing. A few days later,...

  15. The Death of Harmony Jade Creech

    Sgt. Ronald Creech II had a mission to return home from his tour in Iraq and to be with his 11-month year old daughter Harmony, but what he came home to was a tragedy. Harmony was missing when he arrived and her mother Michelle had just put her down for bed a few hours earlier. What would come to...

  16. The Murders of Bee Love Slater & Yaz'min Shancez

    Bee Love Slater was a young 23 year-old woman when she was murdered last year in Clewiston, FL. Her car was found burned and her body unrecognizable for several days until dental records could confirm her identity. With leads drying up, Bee Love Slater still does not have justice. 5 years prior…

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  17. The Murder of Aielah Saric-Auger

    Aielah Saric-Auger was only 14 years old when she went missing on February 2nd 2006. Her body was found a little more than a week later on February 10th. Aielah's mother never stopped giving up on finding her killer, and walked along Highway 16 to raise awareness for the other victims. Aielah is...

  18. The Neglect & Murder of Carl DeBrodie

    Listener discretion advised: This episode covers abuse on a disabled person. Carl DeBrodie was a loving and innocent person who was loved dearly by his family. His guardian angel, Mary Martin, knew something wasn't right when the county took over Carl's care and his health deteriorated. Mary…

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  19. The Murder of Glenn Kopitske

    Viewer discretion is advised: This episode will talk briefly about sexual acts between an adult and a minor. Glenn Kopitske (37) was an eccentric and odd local in the small town of Weyauwega, Wisconsin. He had a close relationship with both his parents and was living on his own with his newly...

  20. The Murder of Frank Rodriquez and Alicia Fuller

    Angelina Rodriguez was a beautiful young woman, but had a long history of lawsuits and divorces by her 30's. When her husband Frank was mysteriously poisoned, Angelina pointed the finger at his past employers. When detectives dug further, a murderous past surfaced and it was starting to seem like...

  21. What is Modern Murders?

    Get to know more about the podcast and who is behind the mic! https://modernmurders.wixsite.com/modernmurders

  22. The Random Murder of Melissa Ketunuti

    In this episode, I will dive into everyone's worst nightmare; a completely random murder. Melissa, 35, was found murdered and on fire on January 21st, 2013 by her scheduled dog walker. Melissa was a beloved and hard-working pediatrician, so police had no leads and scratched their heads as to why...

  23. The Rape and Murder of Jessica Ridgeway

    Jessica Ridgeway was 10 years old when she was abducted and murdered by 17 year old Austin Sigg on October 5th 2012. This crime was especially brutal so discretion is advised. For pictures and resources, please visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders Join the Modern Murders...

  24. The Three Acts of Mike Bullinger

    Mike Bullinger is still missing, and presumed to be the murderer of Cheryl Baker, Nadja Medley, and Payton Medley. To view the transcript for this episode which includes pictures related tot he case, Please visit…

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  25. The Murder of Jay Polhill

    With a smile that went from ear to ear, and a shaggy medium length haircut, it was hard to miss a guy like Jay Polhill. This happy-go-lucky Photography student from Columbia College in Chicago had no idea that his life would be cut short by following his passion. For pictures and resources…

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  26. The 7 Victims of Nikolay Soltys

    In a small village, two people fell in love and started a romance in 1997 that would end in tragedy just 5 years later. For pictures and resources, please visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/ModernMurders Join the Modern Murders Facebook Discussion Group...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A True Crime Podcast covering murders after the year 2000. Join Ariel as she covers the lesser known crimes within the true crime community.If you would like to suggest a case, please email: [email protected]

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Ariel Herrera

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A True Crime Podcast covering murders after the year 2000. Join Ariel as she covers the lesser known crimes within the true crime community.If you would like to suggest a case, please email: [email protected]

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