Lesbian Detectives

Piedmont Park Nightmare — The Unsolved Murder of Katherine "Katie" Janness

In this episode of Lesbian Detectives, Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 2021 unsolved murder of Katherine "Katie" Janness and her dog Bowie in Atlanta's Piedmont Park.
They cover Katie's life and community, the disturbing details found at the scene — including a carved message — the limited eyewitness footage, investigative response, and the lingering questions and theories surrounding a case that remains unresolved.
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Reference: https://medium.com/@ms_epi/the-lingering-case-of-katherine-janness-and-bowie-b977ca32751e https://www.atlantamagazine.com/great-reads/in-plain-sight-inside-the-unsolved-piedmont-park-murder-that-shook-atlanta/

Rita Hester: The Unsolved Murder That Changed History

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 1998 Boston murder of Rita Hester, a transgender woman whose violent, unsolved death reverberated through the LGBTQ+ community.
The episode recounts Rita's life, the crime scene and investigation, media misgendering, and how her death led to the Remembering Our Dead project and the first Transgender Day of Remembrance.
The hosts discuss theories, community impact, and the continued demand for justice while urging listeners to honor victims and respect pronouns.
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Reference:
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/her-death-sparked-transgender-day-remembrance-22-years-later-still-n1233809
https://pflag.medium.com/this-and-every-tdor-remember-rita-hester-efe2b1010786
 

Jack Morgan: The Boy Who Vanished—and Was Erased

In 1996, 15-year-old Jack Morgan vanished from his San Diego home and was never seen again. In the aftermath, his photos disappeared, his belongings were discarded, and silence surrounded his name.
In this episode, we explore his disappearance, the troubling events that followed, and the theory shared by family members that Jack may have been a gay teen navigating conflict in the 1990s—adding another haunting layer to an already unsolved case nearly 30 years later.
 
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Reference:
https://www.thecoldcases.com/p/was-jack-morgan-killed-by-his-dad
 

Vanished in Richmond: The Cindy James Stalking Mystery

On a quiet spring night in 1989, nurse Cindy James disappeared from Richmond, British Columbia after years of reported stalking, harassment, and strange attacks. Her body was found two weeks later, drugged, bound, and with unanswered questions about who — if anyone — was responsible.
The episode examines Cindy's long history of threats and mysterious incidents, the divided investigations over whether she was targeted or self-harming, and the lasting uncertainty surrounding her death, while remembering the life she lived.
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Reference: https://medium.com/tftunderworld/campaign-of-fear-the-controversial-unexplained-death-of-cindy-james-5ef0c41ccfaf
https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-cindy-james/
 

Septic Secrets: The Disappearance of Cam Lyman

In this episode of Lesbian Detectives, hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 1987 disappearance and confirmed homicide of Cam Lyman, a transgender man who lived in isolation with his dogs. They trace Cam's transition, the rise of George O'Neill as his caretaker who controlled his finances, the decade-long mystery, and the 1997 discovery of Cam's remains in a septic tank.
The hosts discuss theories, investigative missteps, and the possible motives of betrayal and greed while reflecting on how prejudice and neglect may have affected the case and its unresolved questions.
 
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Reference: https://darkdowneast.com/camlyman/
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Cam_Lyman

Vanished by the Creek: The Unsolved Case of Nyleen Marshall

In this episode of Lesbian Detectives, Sierra and Elizabeth investigate the 1983 disappearance of 4-year-old Nyleen Kay  Marshall from a Montana picnic, the large-scale search that followed, and the disturbing anonymous letters and calls that suggested she may have been taken and abused.
They cover reported sightings, a suspect’s false confession, the suspicious death of Nyleen’s mother Nancy while searching for clues, and several theories about what might have happened.
Though the case remains unsolved, the hosts explore the evidence and urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring the family closure.
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Reference: https://medium.com/@chelsealynnqueen94/disappearance-of-nyleen-marshall-0afd7ea68dfe
https://vocal.media/criminal/without-a-trace-the-disappearance-of-4-year-old-nyleen-kay-marshall
https://marshallcase.wordpress.com/the-death-of-nancy-marshall/
 
 

Snow, Silence & A White BMW: The Unsolved Murder of Jodi LeCornu

This episode examines the 1996 unsolved murder of 23-year-old Jodi LeCornu — shot in a snowy parking lot after a mysterious late-night encounter with a man in a white BMW.
We trace Jodi’s life, the evidence and witness accounts, her twin sister Jenny’s decades-long fight for answers, and discuss theories about what might have happened that night.
 
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Reference:https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/police/unsolved/homicides/lecornu-jody-1996https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/30-years-later-family-detectives-seek-answers-1996-murder-jody-lecornu-baltimore-countyhttps://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/who-killed-jody-lecornu-6f94da7465d6https://justice4jody.com/https://truecrimetakedown.com/2020/08/05/jody-lecornu-unsolved-murder/.

Two Mothers, One Mystery — The Mesa Night Stabbings

In this episode, Sierra and Elizabeth investigate the unsolved June 1988 murders of Loretta Lynn and Frances O'Donnell—young mothers attacked in their homes while their children survived. The hosts review witness accounts, DNA developments, and theories linking the cases.
Listeners are invited to weigh in, share tips, and follow the hosts as they explore possible connections, forensic advances, and the questions that remain after decades of unanswered grief.
 
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Reference:
https://www.mesaaz.gov/Public-Safety/Mesa-Police/Crime-Safety/Cold-Cases
https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-republic-frances-odonnell/85280667/

The Girl Who Never Made It Home: The Sara Kay Keesling, Case

This episode examines the 1988 disappearance and death of 12-year-old Sara Kay Keesling, in Riverside, California, the failure to properly investigate her death at the time, and the decades-long fight by family and community to get answers.
The hosts recount the discovery of Sara’s body, the initial "undetermined" ruling, the 2023 cold-case reclassification as a homicide, and the main theories — including possible abuse by her father or involvement of a stranger — while criticizing systemic bias that labeled her a runaway.
The episode closes with a plea for information and a reminder that Sarah’s story matters: justice, clarity, and accountability remain the goal.
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Reference:https://www.ocregister.com/2026/02/20/unsolved-riverside-girls-death-still-haunts-family-and-friends-after-nearly-40-years/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_content=fb-ocregister&utm_campaign=socialflow
 

“The Victim He Almost Got Away With: Laura Ann Aime”

In this episode of Lesbian Detectives, hosts Sierra and Elizabeth recount the 1974 disappearance and murder of 17‑year‑old Laura Ann Aime , explore evidence tying the crime to Ted Bundy, and explain how modern DNA forensics finally confirmed the suspect decades later.
The hosts share Laura’s background, the details of her last night, the investigation’s challenges, and their personal reactions while reflecting on the importance of remembering victims and the persistence of justice.
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Reference:
https://realnarrativenews.com/read/infamous-serial-killer-finally-linked-to-1974-utah-teen-slaying-after-decades/
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/01/us/ted-bundy-murder-laura-ann-aime-utah
https://apnews.com/article/ted-bundy-cold-case-utah-teen-murder-eec0731fc0a912640cc3bb9cd3e3f268
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0lendp6390o