Investigation: Homicide

Episode 24 - It still echoes

In this riveting episode of Investigation: Homicide, District Attorney Brendon Adams joins us to discuss a case that rocked Lincoln County to its core. Corey Godbolt went on a killing spree during the memorial Day weekend of 2017, and by the time he was done, 8 people were dead, including Lincoln County Deputy William Durr. But before the day was over, he confessed to Durr’s murder on Therese Apel‘s camera. Godbolt got what was coming to him at trial in 2020, ending up being sentenced to four life sentences and four death sentences.
Adams walks us through that harrowing weekend and the impact of those events on the community.
 
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2017/06/06/see-uncut-footage-arrest-alleged-spree-killer-cory-godbolt/375399001/
 
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2017/05/28/man-sought-death-lincoln-deputy-multiple-others-allegedly-has-16-year-old-hostage/352133001/
 
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ms-supreme-court/115910331.html
 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/05/30/mississippi-shooting-hero/353528001/
 
https://www.wlbt.com/2020/02/25/closing-arguments-happening-today-godbolt-trial/?outputType=amp
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions

Episode #23, Behind the Badge: The Sacrifice of Service with Detective Charlie Smith

May 15 marks National Peace Officers Memorial Day—a time set aside to honor those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. In this special episode, retired Jackson Police Department Detective Charlie Smith sits down with hosts Therese Apel and Nicole Kral to reflect on what it truly means to serve and protect. From high-stakes investigations to the personal toll that comes with wearing the badge, Detective Smith shares powerful stories from his decorated career and the deeper cost of standing in the gap between right and wrong.
This episode is a tribute not just to the fallen, but to every officer who answers the call with courage and commitment.
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode 22: Investigation: Homicide—The Walter Simpson Case Unveiled

In this gripping episode, Therese Apel and Amanda Johansson sit down with Madison/Rankin County DA Bubba Bramlett and Assistant DA Scott Rogillio to unravel the chilling case against Walter Simpson. Driven by rejection and resentment, Simpson’s carefully crafted alibi couldn’t withstand the relentless detective work that exposed his involvement in the 2018 murders of Falonda Jobe-Simpson and her daughter Davonda Washington. Join us as we delve into how justice was served through dedication and skilled investigation.
 
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions. 

Episode 21: Cold Case Cracked—The Arrest in Shondra May’s 40-Year Mystery

For nearly four decades, the murder of Shondra May has haunted central Mississippi—until now. In this powerful new episode of Investigation: Homicide, Sheriff Mike Lee and Chief Deputy Brad Ellis return to the studio to sit down with Therese Apel and walk us through the shocking arrest of Rubin Weeks, a former suspect who had vanished into the shadows… until justice came knocking. Weeks, found living in Madison, was previously imprisoned in Missouri for a crime eerily similar to Shondra’s case.
 
From early suspicions to groundbreaking developments, discover the behind-the-scenes strategies, gut instincts, and relentless pursuit that finally brought a suspect into custody.
 
Join us live at 5 and bring your questions—this is one case you don’t want to miss.
 
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.
 

Episode 20: Coming down your row - The Napoleon Edwards Case

The testimony was salacious and the details read like a movie in the case of former local social media personality William ‘Polo’ Edwards. He was found guilty in 2024 of the first-degree murder of 45-year-old Robert Davis in a love triangle that turned deadly. Polo was well-known to Detective Greg Jones and the men and women of Clinton Police Department, given his incendiary and often paid opinions that were splashed all over social media on a daily basis. Join Therese Apel and Nicole Kral as they talk to Detective Jones about the case that captivated Clinton.
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode 19: Into the Darkness—Clinton Detective Amanda Johansson on Crimes Against Children

In Episode 19 of Investigation: Homicide, hosts Nicole Kral and Therese Apel sit down with Clinton Detective Amanda Johansson—an investigator whose caseload includes some of society’s most disturbing crimes: those committed against children.
From her deep involvement in human trafficking cases to her surprising platform as a national beauty queen, Detective Johansson brings a rare mix of grit, compassion, and courage to the front lines of justice. In this chilling and powerful conversation, we explore what it takes to confront child predators, the psychological toll of the work, and why she tells her story.
This is an episode you won’t forget.
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode 18: Small Town Streets, Big City Crime

In Episode 18 of the Investigation Homicide Podcast, we explore the unexpected rise in crime across small towns in Mississippi. Join hosts Therese Apel and Nicole Kral as they sit down with Police Chief Robert Thomas to discuss the unique challenges of policing a small town grappling with big-city crime. Learn how consistent, community-focused law enforcement is making a difference in this once-sleepy town. Tune in for insights into crime trends, local policing strategies, and the realities of small-town law enforcement.
#InvestigationHomicide #TrueCrime #SmallTownCrime #Policing #CrimePodcast #MississippiCrime #CrystalSprings #LawEnforcement #TrueCrimeCommunity #PodcastEpisode
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode 17: The Evil At Home.

Domestic violence is a crime trend that never goes away, and even in a world that’s educated on the signs and symptoms, it is still a deadly epidemic that kills families and Law Enforcement alike, as we saw recently in the line of duty death of Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields.
 
In today’s episode, Therese Apel and Nicole Kral talk with former Byram Police Chief Luke Thompson about how domestic violence affects the family unit, crime statistics, and society, and how technology is turning its wheels to come up with solutions for this deadly problem.
 
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode 16: The Valentine’s Day Murder – Unraveling the Stabbing Death of Cole Manseill

A frantic 911 call. A boyfriend stabbed on Valentine’s Day. A woman claiming self-defense. But as detectives in Rankin County dug deeper, the truth behind Cole Manseill’s murder became far more sinister.
 
Was Ashley Shaw really acting in self-defense, or was there more to the story? Rankin County Sheriff’s Detective Tyler Burnell joins Therese Apel and Nicole Kral on Investigation: Homicide to break down the case, the evidence, and the twists that led to the shocking truth.
 
Listen now for exclusive insights into this chilling Valentine’s Day crime.
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode 15: Justice and Sacrifice – The Legacy of Officer Bobby Joe Biggert

Fifteen years to the day after his first day at the police academy, Bobby Joe Biggert made the ultimate sacrifice—dying while protecting his community, even on his off time. Retired Crime Scene Analyst Charlie Smith knew Biggert personally and was also tasked with investigating the crime scene, an emotionally heavy burden for any officer seeking justice for a fallen friend.
But when Biggert’s killer died in prison, was it truly justice? You decide.
In this gripping episode, investigative journalists Therese Apel and Nicole Kral sit down with Smith to uncover the harrowing details of a case that shook Jackson Police Department (JPD) to its core in 1989. They explore the complexities of law enforcement, the weight of duty, and the lasting impact of a brother in blue’s sacrifice.
🎧 Listen now for a deep dive into crime scene investigation, justice, and the price of heroism.
#TrueCrimePodcast #LawEnforcement #CrimeSceneInvestigation #Justice #PoliceStories #ThereseApel #NicoleKral #BobbyJoeBiggert #MississippiCrime #JPD #OfficerDown #TrueCrimeCommunity #Heroism #Sacrifice #ColdCases
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.