Wicked Deeds

Today we’ll be discussing a case where a young woman with a seemingly happy life, vanished after a quick trip to her sisters. Investigators would go on to use every resource at their disposal to try and locate her, but even with countless tips and leads being brought forward, they’d find themselves coming up empty-handed time and time again.   But now, after decades of frustration, new information has finally come to light, and the twists and turns that have taken place over the past few years, will truly leave you stunned. Today’s case is about the disappearance of Tracy Kroh.   Follow us on on Instagram at wickeddeedspod Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

Today, we’ll be covering a case where a report of smoke coming from a wooded area off the highway revealed itself to be something far more sinister than first responders initially believed. With their investigation unfolding, authorities soon discovered that a well liked man, who had seemingly no enemies, had been brutally murdered.   As Police continued to search for the person responsible for this senseless execution, rumors of a potential motive began to swirl, prompting members of the local communities to fear they may be next. Now, over a decade later, Detectives working the case have asserted that they have very specific questions that need answering, and with the public’s help, they may be able to finally apprehend the monster behind this vicious crime. Today’s case, is about the murder of Michael Kleiman.   Follow us on on Instagram at wickeddeedspod Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

Lyla Poitras was missing for weeks before she was found murdered with a gunshot wound to her head. With the circumstances surrounding her death being odd, and the details of the investigation lacking, the current Detective has made it known that the public’s assistance may be the key to finding justice forty-five years later.    Follow us on on Instagram at wickeddeedspod Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

When Diane Wolf didn’t show up for her overnight shift at Hanover Foods, her family became worried that something terrible may have happened, and just a few days after she was reported missing, her car would turn up in a seemingly deliberately placed location, solidifying those fears. But as authorities began their search for the missing woman, they didn’t appear to share Diane’s family's feelings… and only after more than a decade of mystery, has new evidence been released, which may hold the key to finding out what truly happened to her.   Follow us on on Instagram at wickeddeedspod Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

When Lisa McBride didn’t show up for work one morning, her co-workers were immediately concerned. She was extremely responsible and hadn’t missed a day of work in years. Once her family was notified of her absence, authorities were contacted and the search for the missing woman commenced. Months would pass with investigators having no luck, until, by chance, Lisa’s remains were discovered by a hunter passing through a remote area over an hour from her home. For years, information surrounding the investigation was kept close to police’s chests, but just this year, in 2022, more evidence has been released to the public, and a resolution may be just around the corner.   Follow us on on Instagram at wickeddeedspod Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

Tammy Belanger was just eight years old when she disappeared on her morning walk to school, and due to the lack of procedure in place at local schools during this time, her parents weren’t alerted to her absence until later that afternoon. As authorities began their investigation into finding the missing girl, they had to work diligently and quickly, using every tool at their disposal, but time wasn’t on their side, and as each minute passed, the likelihood of finding Tammy continued to fade.   Follow us on on Instagram at wickeddeedspod Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

Kathy Beatty was a young, but responsible teen. She listened to her parents and made sure to always be back by dark. So when her mother arrived home late one night to an empty house, she knew something was off, and the search for her daughter began. The following day, Kathy was found unconscious, with severe injuries to her head, which she later succumbed to. Now, with the once missing persons case evolving into a murder investigation, the search for her killer continues. It has taken many turns along the way, and may only be solved with public's help. Go Fund Me mentioned in the episode: us on on Instagram at wickeddeedspod Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

This episode covers the missing persons case of Simone Ridinger. She was a young woman from Sherborn, Massachusetts who disappeared from the nearby town of Natick on Labor Day Weekend back in 1977. During the production of this episode, we were lucky enough to speak with three individuals involved in this case. Detective Godinho of the Sherborn PD, Detective Haswell  of the Natick PD, and Betsy Bailey, Simone’s sister, all of whom you’ll hear from.     It should be made clear that this investigation has become that of a recovery mission, and more than anything, detectives, along with Simone’s remaining family, seek to bring her home, so that she may be properly laid to rest. Please reach out to authorities with any information you may have, big or small, in regards to what happened to Simone Ridinger on Labor Day Weekend in 1977. Contact information for Sherborn and Natick Police is listed below.    Sherborn PD, Detective James Godinho: 508-653-2424  Natick PD, Detective John Haswell: 508-647-9500   Follow us on on Instagram at wickeddeedspod Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

When a beloved father was murdered in broad daylight at a hotel in the Pocono Mountains, the entire community was put on edge. With his family left searching for answers, tragedy struck their home for a second time, leaving some to question whether or not the two events were connected. Over the years, and as the murder investigation came to a crawl, the location where this senseless act had taken place seemed to become more infamous than the murder that occurred there decades ago.   Websites mentioned in episode:   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

Jane Prichard was performing research experiments in order to finish up her Master’s Degree in Botany when she was shot in the back on September 20th, 1986. Just days after Jane was killed, investigators pleas to the public for witnesses to come forward worked in their favor. Police believed that their prime suspect had fallen into their laps but they’d have to test their one piece of evidence to determine the truth.   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast   Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds   Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds   Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

On a rainy spring night in Florida, Massachusetts, Lynn Burdick disappeared from her job at The Barefoot Peddler country store, less than an hour before the end of her shift. With her family on high alert, they contacted police, who quickly rallied in search of the missing girl. As time passed, and efforts to locate Lynn continued to be unsuccessful… investigators began exploring new leads, eventually uncovering a series of events that seem like they could hold the key to solving this case.   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

Sharon Thor had grown from a little girl who loved to dance, into a decorated ballet star before she had even turned 16 years old. Just two days before reaching that milestone, and celebrating her coming of age, Sharon ran off into the cool October sky just moments after receiving a mysterious phone call. As time passed with no sign of the young girls return, her family feared that their worst nightmare had now become their reality.   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

Vicke and Lowell had been smitten together, but a few years after they wed, marital issues arose, creating a divide between the two. They eventually separated, yet the affection the couple felt for each other appeared to remain tethered, and arrangements to reunite seemed nearly set in stone… But when Vicke never showed for their planned dinner date, and a search for her began to reveal peculiarities, investigators had to battle with the notion that everything they believed to be true, may in fact, be fiction.   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

David Cox was a Marine through and through but after being involved in an infamous “Code Red” incident while stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, his life would never be the same.   Years after he had left the military, that "Code Red" incident was adapted for the silver screen... without his knowledge or consent. Feeling crossed, David spoke openly about his distaste for what the movie company had done, and even considered joining in on a lawsuit being filed by some of the other Marines that had been involved. But before he could do so, he disappeared...and a few months later, he was found murdered.   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

“Mickey” Brougham was a man who loved Nascar, so when some of his belongings ended up at a Motor Speedway a couple hours from his home, not many people batted an eye… except for his family. With “Mickey” having made no mention of any such plans, his relatives began looking for him. As they failed to locate their loved one, the Broughams contacted police for assistance… but over a decade later, the search for “Mickey” Brougham continues.   Link to Uncovered:   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

Today, we venture to "Small Town, USA.” A place where everyone knew everyone and a stranger wouldn’t go unnoticed. When a young girl disappeared after getting off the school bus, the entire community came together to aid in the search. After she was found murdered, those who lived in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania would have to consider that the person responsible, may be one of their own.   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

When Alicia Markovich went to visit her father in April of 1987, no one would have expected that she would never return home. Whilst authorities presumed she had just ran away, a lack luster search for the girl failed to yield results. But with more and more time passing, and still no sign of the young teen, police began to realize that Alicia's fate, may be more dire than they originally perceived.   As the 35th anniversary of Alicia's disappearance approaches, we are joined by Lori Hiner, a member of the Justice for Alicia Markovich campaign. She, along with many others, remain encumbered by questions left unanswered, and through their work, hope to find justice.   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

Kathy left her house on the evening of November 21st, 1971, telling her sister she'd be right back; she was just heading out to grab some snacks. But as the night crept forward, Kathy never returned, and on the following day, her brutally beaten body was discovered, and police scrambled to find her killer. As their search moved forward, politics, multiple agency involvement, and a lack of DNA evidence collection, all became an encumbrance to the investigation. With few suspects on their list, would police finally hone in on their initial person of interest, even without forensic evidence to back it up? Or would an unexpected confession decades later hold the key to who killed Kathy?   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

When 18 year old Bryan Nisenfeld went missing, police were quick to dismiss the severity his absence, creating a rift between investigators and the boys parents. As time passed, though, the circumstances around Bryan's disappearance became more and more grave, leading his parents into a fight for answers against some unlikely foes.   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.

When police began looking into the strange disappearance of 27 year old Julianne Miller, they quickly honed in on their prime suspect. It almost seemed as if the case could solve itself… but as investigators worked towards tying up loose ends, a major road block brought their progress to a standstill. They were close, though… authorities only needed one more piece of evidence… but it happened to be the most important one.   Follow us on on Instagram at wicked.deeds.podcast Like our Facebook Page, Wicked Deeds Follow us on Twitter @WickedDeeds Visit our website wickeddeedspodcast.com for a list of photos related to this case and our source material.