Catching A Killer: What Happened To Jessie Foster And Was Rex Heuermann Involved? (3/6/25)

​Jodi Marie Brewer was a 19-year-old woman from Las Vegas who disappeared on August 14, 2003. Her torso was discovered two weeks later, wrapped in plastic and cloth, near Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. Brewer had been involved in sex work, a factor that has drawn parallels between her case and other unsolved murders of sex workers in the early 2000s. In 2023, following the arrest of suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann, who owned timeshare properties in Las Vegas, authorities began reevaluating Brewer's case for potential connections to Heuermann, offering renewed hope for answers in her unsolved murder.​Lindsay Marie Harris was a 21-year-old woman from Skaneateles, New York, who moved to Las Vegas in 2003 with her boyfriend. On May 4, 2005, she disappeared from her home in Henderson, Nevada, after being last seen making a bank deposit. Her rental car was later found abandoned in the desert, and her credit cards remained unused. Weeks later, on May 23, 2005, children discovered severed legs near Interstate 55 in Divernon, Illinois; these remains were identified as Harris's in 2008 through DNA testing.Harris had been arrested multiple times for prostitution in Las Vegas, leading investigators to suspect a connection between her murder and other unsolved cases involving sex workers. Initially, authorities considered Neal Falls, a suspected serial killer, as a potential suspect. More recently, following the 2023 arrest of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer with ties to Las Vegas, investigators have revisited Harris's case to explore any possible connections.to contact me:  [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​In March 2006, 21-year-old Canadian Jessie Foster disappeared in Las Vegas, Nevada, after becoming involved in prostitution and reportedly being a victim of human trafficking. Her case remains unsolved, with her family, particularly her mother Glendene Grant, tirelessly advocating for awareness and searching for answers.In August 2023, the arrest of suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann renewed interest in Foster's case. Heuermann, linked to multiple murders, owned timeshares in Las Vegas dating back to 2004, prompting authorities to investigate potential connections between him and several unsolved cases, including Foster's disappearance. Grant expressed hope that this development might lead to new information about her daughter's fate.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In Ada County Case No. CR01-24-31665, the defendant, Bryan C. Kohberger, sought to suppress genetic evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) and a subsequent "trash pull," arguing that these methods violated his Fourth Amendment rights. His legal team contended that law enforcement's use of IGG techniques to identify him as a suspect, followed by the collection of familial DNA from discarded trash, constituted an unreasonable search and seizure. They asserted that such investigative methods required a warrant and that their use without one infringed upon Kohberger’s expectation of privacy regarding his genetic information.The court, however, rejected these arguments, ruling that the defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy over genetic material lawfully obtained from public databases and trash discarded in a public space. The judge determined that law enforcement’s methods were legally sound and did not violate constitutional protections. As a result, the genetic evidence collected through IGG and the trash pull remains admissible in court, dealing a significant blow to Kohberger’s defense strategyto contact me:[email protected]:021925-Order-Defendants-Motion-Suppress-Genetic-Information.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​Recent court documents have revealed that DNA from three different individuals was discovered under the fingernails of Madison Mogen, one of the four University of Idaho students tragically murdered in November 2022. This finding suggests that Mogen may have struggled with her assailant, potentially collecting crucial forensic evidence during the attack. However, defense attorneys for the primary suspect, Bryan Kohberger, contend that the DNA tests were inconclusive and have filed motions to exclude this evidence from the upcoming trial..Kohberger, a former criminology Ph.D. student, is accused of fatally stabbing Mogen and her three housemates. Prosecutors have presented additional evidence linking Kohberger to the crime, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the scene, surveillance footage of a vehicle resembling his, and cell phone records placing him near the victims' residence before and after the murders. The defense is challenging the admissibility of much of this evidence, arguing that certain investigative methods and the breadth of search warrants could mislead the jury or infringe upon Kohberger's rightsto contact me:[email protected]:Idaho murders trial rocked by curveball DNA evidence found under victim's fingernails | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​Fourteen months after the tragic deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans, Ricky Johnson Jr., David Harrington, and Clayton McGeeney, two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. The victims were found deceased in the backyard of their friend, Jordan Willis, on January 9, 2024, two days after attending a Chiefs game at Willis' home. Autopsies revealed that the men died from combined toxicity of fentanyl and cocaine. On March 5, 2025, Willis and another individual, Ivory Carson, were charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of distribution of a controlled substance. Both are currently held on a $100,000 cash bond.The investigation uncovered that DNA evidence linked Willis and Carson to bags containing cocaine and fentanyl found at the scene. Witnesses reported that Willis allegedly supplied cocaine during the gathering, and text messages indicated Carson had previously sold cocaine to Harrington. Despite the charges, Willis maintains his innocence, asserting he did not provide the drugs that led to his friends' deaths. The families of the victims have expressed frustration over the prolonged investigation and lack of communication from authorities. If convicted, both Willis and Carson face up to 10 years in prison for each charge.to contact me:[email protected]:Parents of Kansas City Chiefs fans found dead in backyard break silence as 2 suspects are chargedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In Ada County Case No. CR01-24-31665, the defendant, Bryan C. Kohberger, sought to suppress genetic evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) and a subsequent "trash pull," arguing that these methods violated his Fourth Amendment rights. His legal team contended that law enforcement's use of IGG techniques to identify him as a suspect, followed by the collection of familial DNA from discarded trash, constituted an unreasonable search and seizure. They asserted that such investigative methods required a warrant and that their use without one infringed upon Kohberger’s expectation of privacy regarding his genetic information.The court, however, rejected these arguments, ruling that the defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy over genetic material lawfully obtained from public databases and trash discarded in a public space. The judge determined that law enforcement’s methods were legally sound and did not violate constitutional protections. As a result, the genetic evidence collected through IGG and the trash pull remains admissible in court, dealing a significant blow to Kohberger’s defense strategyto contact me:[email protected]:021925-Order-Defendants-Motion-Suppress-Genetic-Information.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In Ada County Case No. CR01-24-31665, the defendant, Bryan C. Kohberger, sought to suppress genetic evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) and a subsequent "trash pull," arguing that these methods violated his Fourth Amendment rights. His legal team contended that law enforcement's use of IGG techniques to identify him as a suspect, followed by the collection of familial DNA from discarded trash, constituted an unreasonable search and seizure. They asserted that such investigative methods required a warrant and that their use without one infringed upon Kohberger’s expectation of privacy regarding his genetic information.The court, however, rejected these arguments, ruling that the defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy over genetic material lawfully obtained from public databases and trash discarded in a public space. The judge determined that law enforcement’s methods were legally sound and did not violate constitutional protections. As a result, the genetic evidence collected through IGG and the trash pull remains admissible in court, dealing a significant blow to Kohberger’s defense strategyto contact me:[email protected]:021925-Order-Defendants-Motion-Suppress-Genetic-Information.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​​In September 2019, Richard Stallman, a prominent computer scientist and founder of the Free Software Foundation (FSF), resigned from both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the FSF following controversial comments related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Specifically, Stallman questioned the use of the term "sexual assault" concerning allegations against the late MIT professor Marvin Minsky, suggesting that the victim may have appeared "entirely willing." These remarks were widely criticized as insensitive and dismissive of the coercive circumstances surrounding Epstein's trafficking of minors.The backlash against Stallman's comments led to his immediate resignation from both institutions. However, in March 2021, he announced his return to the FSF's board of directors, a move that sparked renewed controversy and led to significant criticism from the open-source community. Organizations such as Mozilla and the Open Source Initiative opposed his reinstatement, citing concerns over his past behavior and statements.Leon Botstein, president of Bard College, engaged in a controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, by accepting donations and maintaining contact even after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Epstein contributed $75,000 and 66 laptops to Bard in 2011, and in 2016, he personally gave Botstein $150,000, which Botstein redirected to the college as part of his own $1 million donation. Botstein defended these actions by emphasizing his fundraising responsibilities and Bard's commitment to rehabilitation, stating, "We believe in rehabilitation."Despite knowing Epstein's criminal history, Botstein met with him over a dozen times to solicit further donations, raising ethical questions about engaging with disreputable donors. Botstein acknowledged Epstein's past but justified the interactions as part of his role in securing funding for the college, reflecting the complex dynamics between institutional fundraising and ethical considerations.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​On June 16, 2024, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was tragically murdered in Houston, Texas. After sneaking out of her home that evening, she encountered two men—22-year-old Johan José Martínez-Rangel and 26-year-old Franklin José Peña Ramos—who allegedly lured her under a bridge, tied her up, and assaulted her for over two hours. Her body was discovered the following morning in a creek, with the cause of death determined as strangulation. Both suspects, undocumented immigrants from Venezuela and purported members of the Tren de Aragua gang, had previously been apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol earlier in 2024 but were released with notices to appear in court at a later date. They were arrested on June 20, 2024, and charged with capital murder, kidnapping, and aggravated sexual assault.In December 2024, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced that her office would seek the death penalty against both Martínez-Rangel and Peña Ramos, citing the severity of the crime. The case has drawn national attention, intensifying debates over U.S. immigration policies. In a gesture to honor Jocelyn's memory, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Galveston Bay as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge," acknowledging her love for animals and nature. During a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, President Trump introduced Jocelyn's mother, Alexis Nungaray, as an honored guest, reaffirming the nation's commitment to remember her daughter's life and advocating for stricter immigration controls to prevent similar tragedies.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​On February 22, 2024, 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley was tragically murdered while jogging on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Her body was discovered in Oconee Forest Park near Lake Herrick, with the cause of death determined as blunt force trauma and asphyxiation. The assailant, 26-year-old José Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, attacked Riley during her run, leading to her untimely death.Ibarra was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault with intent to rape. In November 2024, following a bench trial, he was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The case drew national attention, fueling debates on immigration policies and public safety. In response, the U.S. Congress passed the "Laken Riley Act," mandating the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with or convicted of certain crimes. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law on January 29, 2025, marking it as the first legislation of his second term.to  contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.