Finding the Zombie Hunter: A Conversation with Troy Hillman on Cold Cases and Catching a Serial Killer

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Louisiana, Texas, Kentucky, and Vermont.NBC’s coverage of the killing of Brandon O’Quinn Rasberry: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/10-year-old-texas-boy-confesses-fatally-shooting-man-sleep-two-years-a-rcna148666KSAT’s coverage of the killing of Brandon O’Quinn Rasberry: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/04/20/hes-forgiven-father-of-man-killed-by-child-in-gonzales-county-rv-park-hopes-boy-can-be-saved/KENS-5’s coverage of the lawsuit around the child who killed Brandon O’Quinn Rasberry: https://www.facebook.com/reel/775020575499963Kentucky Lantern's article on the release of child killer Ronald Exantus after the murder of Logan Tipton: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/kentucky-parole-board-members-threatened-215858461.htmlLex18’s article on the release of child killer Ronald Exantus after the murder of Logan Tipton: https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/man-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity-in-6-year-olds-death-sparks-calls-for-legal-reformThe relevant law in Kentucky governing the release of child killer Ronald Exantus after the murder of Logan Tipton: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=46773WKYT’s report on the release of child killer Ronald Exantus after the murder of Logan Tipton: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/06/calls-grow-re-examine-ronald-exantus-case-after-early-release/Pew's insights on the Public Safety and Offender Accountability Act (HB 463),:: https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2014/06/04/kentucky-mandatory-reentry-supervisionABC News on Calvin Duncan’s vacated murder conviction for the killing of David Yeager:  https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/new-orleans-candidates-murder-conviction-tossed-state-challenges-126317582SF Gate's article on magician-turned-quack "Dr." Serhat Gumrukcu's conspiracy to murder Gregory Davis:: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/california-biotech-tycoon-found-guilty-21086871.phpCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former professional football player and Fox media personality 38-year-old Mark Sanchez stands accused of viciously attacking a 69-year-old truck driver. He's facing some serious issues in criminal and civil court now.The fallout from this case is a reminder that none of us should ever rush to judgment about a crime.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We checked in with Leyna. She is an advocate. She told us about her experience speaking out about her biological father, convicted murderer Temujin Kensu. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired cold case detective Troy Hillman led the team that cracked one of Phoenix's most notorious serial killer cases. He wrote a book on that investigation: Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter: The True Story of a Small-Town Accountant, an Elite Group of Detectives, and Arizona's Most Terrifying Cold Case. We got to interview him about his experience working to solve this horrific cold case.Check out Troy's website here: https://troyhillmancoldcase.com/Buy Troy's book on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/chasing-down-the-zombie-hunter-the-true-story-of-a-small-town-accountant-an-elite-group-of-detectives-and-arizona-s-most-terrifying-cold-case-troy-a-h/22284526?ean=9781639369676&next=tBuy Troy's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Down-Zombie-Hunter-Small-Town/dp/1639369678Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Massachusetts, New York, and Washington. My Edmonds News on the conviction of Alex Matthew Waggoner for the murder of Abdikadir Gedi Shariif: https://myedmondsnews.com/2025/07/edmonds-man-found-guilty-in-2024-shooting-of-rideshare-driver/Komo News on the conviction of Alex Matthew Waggoner for the murder of Abdikadir Gedi Shariif: https://komonews.com/news/local/can-youtube-videos-influence-gun-violence-edmonds-rideshare-murder-sentencing-alex-waggoner-true-crime-washington-state-gun-laws-2nd-amendmentBoston.com's article on the murder of Quitiza Holmes and the conviction of Kenneth Robson: https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2025/09/30/springfield-man-sentenced-wife-murder-convicted-previous-killing/NBC New York's coverage of the murders of Frank and Maureen Olton and the investigation into suspect Jamel McGriff: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/queens/couple-killed-jamel-mcgriff-suspect-surveillance-video/6389108/Eyewitness News's inside, exclusive report on the New York Police Department's tactics during the hunt for Jamel McGriff: https://abc7ny.com/post/exclusive-look-nypds-tactics-tracking-down-man-accused-murdering-elderly-couple-queens/17890041/Fox 5 NY's coverage of the murders of Frank and Maureen Olton and the investigation into suspect Jamel McGriff: https://www.fox5ny.com/news/nyc-queens-double-fatal-house-fire-suspect-manhuntKFoxTV's coverage of the murders of Frank and Maureen Olton and the investigation into suspect Jamel McGriff: https://kfoxtv.com/news/nation-world/stabbed-tied-up-and-set-on-fire-man-accused-in-horrific-new-york-double-murder-jamel-mcgriff-couple-killed-homicide-investigation-home-invasion-body-severely-burned-tortured-sex-offender-career-criminal-true-crimeWCVB's article on the murder of Kevin J. Doherty and the investigation into suspect Snehal Srivastava: https://www.wcvb.com/article/shrewsbury-shooting-graffiti-confrontation-murder-charge-september-12/66064799MassLive's article on the murder of Kevin J. Doherty and the investigation into suspect Snehal Srivastava: Suspects history of violence https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/08/shrewsbury-shooting-suspects-criminal-history-includes-fights-machete-attack.html?outputType=ampWe also relied on Newspapers.com.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Thursday October 2, 2025, we attended the latest hearing in the case of Jason Hubbell, whose conviction for murdering Sharon Myers in Indiana's Bartholomew County was just overturned. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1999, Jason Hubbell was convicted of murdering Sharon Myers in Indiana's Bartholomew County. Recently, a judge threw out that conviction.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On September 29, 2025, authorities had a press conference where they discussed the latest developments in an infamous quadruple murder — the yogurt shop murders — in Austin, Texas. Detective Daniel Jackson of the Austin Police Department mentioned but did not name a 1998 cold case homicide that occurred in Kentucky that they linked to Robert Eugene Brashers.On December 6, 1991, Robert Eugene Brashers is believed to have bound, sexually assaulted, and murdered 17-year-old Jennifer Harbison, 15-year-old Sarah Harbison, 17-year-old Eliza Thomas, and 13-year-old Amy Ayers. Their bodies were found in the burning I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop in Austin, Texas. Police also found evidence from a .380 firearm linked to Brashers. Evidence from that same gun also ties into the 1998 Kentucky case.On November 6, 1998, somebody murdered 43-year-old Linda Rutledge. She was killed in her parents' business, the Nixon Hearing Aid Center, shot multiple times. Then the building was set on fire. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On September 29, 2025, authorities had a press conference where they discussed the latest developments in an infamous quadruple murder in Austin, Texas. On December 6, 1991, the bodies of 17-year-old Jennifer Harbison, 15-year-old Sarah Harbison, 17-year-old Eliza Thomas, and 13-year-old Amy Ayers were found in the burning I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop. Now, police say serial killer Robert Euegene Brashers's DNA was found at the crime scene, along with evidence from a .380 firearm linked to him.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Austin police linked serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers to the infamous "yogurt shop murders." On December 6, 1991, the bodies of 17-year-old Jennifer Harbison, 15-year-old Sarah Harbison, 17-year-old Eliza Thomas, and 13-year-old Amy Ayers were found in the burning I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop. Now, police say Brashers's DNA was found at the crime s scene.Digging in deeper, The Murder Sheet uncovered Brashers's familial tie to yet another murderer, one who engaged in a violent spree in Alabama in 1979. We also obtained records detailing Brashers's criminal history in Florida, including a brutal attack that saw him serve a lenient sentence.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.