Investigation: Homicide

Episode 45 - Forged in Fire: sheriff Tyree Jones talks about the murder of Lyneil Vaughn

This week on Investigation: Homicide, hosts Therese Apel and Nicole Kral sit down with Sheriff Tyree Jones, who takes us back to his days as a Jackson Police Department detective working the 2007 murder of Lyneil Deshun Vaughn.
Vaughn, who was disabled, was found burned and rolled up in a blanket — the tragic end to a horrific crime that began as a kidnapping. Three suspects were ultimately charged, but the case would test the resolve, instincts, and teamwork of the detectives who worked it.
It’s a story that not only reveals the dark side of human nature but also the strength of those who stand against it. The investigation into Lyneil Vaughn’s murder became a defining moment for a group of detectives who are now leaders across the Jackson metro area — including Sheriff Tyree Jones himself.
🎧 Join us as we revisit a case that still haunts those who worked it, and hear how it helped shape the future of law enforcement in Mississippi.
 
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #44: The Mystery of Mildred Spires

Tonight on Investigation: Homicide, hosts Therese Apel, Nicole Kral, and Amanda Johansson welcome former Jackson detective Charlie Smith for an in-depth look at one of Jackson’s most haunting cases: the 1987 kidnapping and death of Mildred Spires. 
 
On a warm July afternoon in 1987, 22-year-old Mildred left her family’s home after a brief phone call with her mother’s estranged husband — a conversation about a “pipe” in the garage that no one fully understood. Dressed in Calvin Klein jeans and a t-shirt, Mildred told her sister she was heading out to get gas and would bring back Doritos Ranch chips. She never returned.  
 
In this episode, the team retraces the chilling timeline of Mildred’s last known hours, explores the behavior of those closest to her, and examines the desperate search that followed. Detective Smith shares first-hand insights from the original investigation: the missing car, the unanswered calls, and the clues that pointed to something far more sinister.  
 
It’s a story of suspicion and mystery that still casts a long shadow nearly four decades later.  
 
This podcast is produced by Daniel Anderson and Audio Alchemy.

Episode #43 - The Murder of Dee Eady — Inside the Manhunt with Sheriff Mike Lee

When 73-year-old Dee Eady was found dead in her home in Forest, Mississippi, on December 30, what began as a quiet Saturday turned into one of the most intense manhunts in Scott County history. Soon after, authorities charged Sammy Patrick with capital murder, armed robbery, sexual assault, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
 
In this episode of Investigation: Homicide, hosts Therese Apel and Amanda Johansson sit down with Scott County Sheriff Mike Lee to take listeners inside the case — from the first call to the exhaustive search that spanned counties. Sheriff Lee shares how investigators tracked their suspect, the teamwork that brought the case to a close, and what justice means for a small community shaken by violence.
 
Listen as we go behind the badge for an unflinching look at how one investigation unfolded — and what it takes to bring answers to a grieving town.
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #42 - That Party City Murder: The Case of Bobby Adams

On this episode of Investigation: Homicide, hosts Therese Apel and Nicole Kral talk with retired Ridgeland Police Chief John Neal about the murder of Bobby Adams, the Party City manager whose life was taken during a robbery that shocked the community.
 
Chief Neal walks through the investigation that led detectives to identify and arrest Joshua Archie and what it meant to finally bring justice in a case that hit close to home for everyone involved.
 
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Episode # 41: I will always be watching over you.

Tonight on Investigation: Homicide, hosts Therese Apel and Amanda Johansson sit down with Vicki Moak, founder of Warriors of the Badge — a Mississippi nonprofit born from unimaginable loss and a mother’s enduring love.
Vicki’s son, Cpl. Zach Moak, was killed in the line of duty with the Brookhaven Police Department in 2018. In the wake of his death, Vicki turned her grief into purpose, creating Warriors of the Badge to support families of fallen and injured first responders across Mississippi.
In this powerful episode, Vicki shares her son’s story, the pain of that day, and how she’s found strength by helping others who walk the same difficult road.
Tonight we honor those who serve, remember those who’ve fallen, and talk about how one mother’s mission is changing lives.
 
This podcast is produced by Daniel Anderson and Audio Alchemy.
 
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Episode 40: Unraveling the lies with Bubba Holifield

On this episode of Investigation: Homicide, hosts Therese Apel and Nicole Kral welcome Bubba Holifield, a current detective with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department and former investigator and polygraph examiner with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. With years of experience on some of the state’s most complex cases, Holifield has seen firsthand how the polygraph can shift the course of an investigation.
 
Together, they’ll unpack cases where the polygraph played a pivotal role—sometimes confirming suspicions, sometimes clearing the innocent, and often opening doors to critical breakthroughs. Listeners will get an insider’s view into how this controversial but powerful investigative tool is used, what it can and can’t prove, and why it still matters in the pursuit of justice.
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #39 - Criminal Minds: a front view to some of the worst of the worst

On this episode of Investigation: Homicide, hosts Therese Apel and Amanda Johansson speak with Bo Bertling, a licensed professional counselor with the Texas Department of corrections. Having spent years working with some of the most dangerous offenders in the Texas prison system, Bertling shares a rare perspective on the psychology of a violent criminal – how the mind develops, and what Law Enforcement and society need to understand in order to confront, prevent, or maybe even correct it.
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #38 War Zones and Wellness: A Green Beret’s Journey on 9/11

On tonight’s episode of Investigation: Homicide, hosts Therese Apel and Amanda Johansson sit down with Sgt. Jordan Jones, an Army Green Beret and special forces medic, to discuss the lasting impact of 9/11 on the world and his career. Sgt. Jones shares powerful stories from his time in the military, reflections on patriotism, and his personal journey from the battlefield to his latest venture—HOLOS, a wellness and performance optimization company dedicated to military personnel, law enforcement, first responders, and high-stress professionals.
Don't miss this deep conversation about resilience, service, and what it means to truly give back to those who serve.
This podcast is produced by Daniel Anderson and Audio Alchemy.

Episode 37 - From Mississippi to Mexico: Tracking Miguel Oros

This week on Investigation: Homicide, co-hosts Therese Apel and Amanda Johansson dig into the chilling case of Miguel Oros — a suspected serial predator whose crimes stretched across Mississippi and Louisiana, leaving elderly victims in fear for years. After vanishing across international borders, Oros was finally tracked down and brought back to face justice. Joining us is MBI Lt. Col. Jimmy Herzog, one of the investigators who worked the case, to share how law enforcement pieced it all together and what it took to capture him.  
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #36 - Through the Eye of the Storm: Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later

In this episode of Investigation: Homicide, Nicole and Amanda sit down with Robert Latham, retired Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), to reflect on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina; a storm that forever changed the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
 
Robert shares his perspective on the monumental challenges faced by first responders, local leaders, and everyday citizens in the days and weeks following the storm. From coordinating emergency response efforts amid unprecedented destruction to addressing the overwhelming needs of displaced families, he provides a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to hold communities together in the face of crisis.
 
This conversation explores not only the devastation left in Katrina’s wake but also the resilience and determination of Mississippi’s people. Robert discusses the lessons learned, the importance of preparation, and the spirit of unity that emerged when neighbors, volunteers, and responders came together to rebuild.
 
Through stories of heartbreak, heroism, and hope, this episode offers a powerful reminder of the impact Katrina had on the Gulf Coast and the lasting legacy it left behind.
 
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This podcast is produced by Daniel Anderson of Audio Alchemy