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Dog With A Bone

Dog With A Bone
John Burnside
Bernie
Marysville
Judy Petty
Gretchen Fleming
Bernie's Murder
Black Book
Homicide
Drug Trafficking
Elizabeth Barraza
Dog With a Bone
Suicide
Preston Pierce
True Crime
Parkersburg Police Department
FBI
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Glenn Nicol

Welcome to Dog With A Bone, where our host Melissa Sandberg works to solve a cold-case each season. Melissa focuses on cases that have not received a lot of media attention. She has also worked jointly with various law enforcement agencies on her cases. Melissa goes on location and investigate the crime scene, talk to family, friends, and those in the community who have information.

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Melissa speaks to Teresa and Cindy regarding the certified letter sent to Fayette County.

Melissa talks to one of Mackenzie's classmates about her final day at school and then has a discussion with the writer of mysterious letter that was dropped off at the fire station.

In the season finale, Melissa digs into a purported confession, reviews the Murder Board, and Donald reads a letter he wrote to Mackenzie.

Melissa digs into the 2017 exhumation of Mackenzie's body.

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Recent Guests

Vernon Downe
Investigator involved in Mackenzie's case
Episode: Episode 02.13: Exhumation
Richard Roach
Fire safety officer and chief fire marshal with over 40 years of experience
Episode: Episode 02.06: Revelations
Donald Branham
Father of Mackenzie Branham, actively pursuing justice for his daughter
Episode: Episode 02.01: Mackenzie
Suzanne's friend
A friend of Suzanne Garden who witnessed the events leading to her murder and shares her emotional experience
Episode: Unleashed 01.04 - Suzanne Garden & Cynthia Leslie

Host

Melissa Sandberg
Host and investigator, focusing on cold cases and engaging deeply with families and communities affected by crime.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • As real as it gets

    The stories are told as factual and matter of fact as possible. You feel the pain and frustration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rural.life
    United States3 months ago
  • 5*****

    Keep fighting for the truth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loubug09
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in these cold cases! I look forward to new podcasts weekly! Great work Melissa!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tstallman
    United States4 months ago
  • Awful and hard to listen to her

    Terrible podcast! Melissa needs to learn to keep opinions and thoughts to a minimum. She at times acts like she is better than those who actually worked the case often passing her opinions as facts! When I gave my opinion on fb she told me to leave the group! I mean wow! Just because I don’t agree with you I should leave! She then bullied me with her listeners! The entire podcast was her acting like she knows how everyone should act!! lol ppl grieve and act in their own way!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CandyMM$
    United States5 months ago
  • DWAB is a Baddie

    Melissa is the baddie behind DWAB. Start with Season One, then follow along and have your mind blown with her continued passion and dedication to seeking the truth in Season Two. These are stories you probably have not heard. Great podcast, filled with intriguing questions and insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelissaGTR
    United States6 months ago

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Overall, the podcast is praised for its engaging and informative content, while a minority criticize the presentation style.
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Many find the host's dedication to seeking justice for victims heartfelt and commendable.

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Episode 02.13: Exhumation
Q: In your eyes, would a jury ever look at that and say that that was not procedure to go to a fire station? Would that hurt any of the evidence?
There's no doubt on anything about whether it could potentially harm the evidence.
Episode 02.13: Exhumation
Q: How do you find any results in that? And then you re-victimize the victims.
It was probably just an appeasement to get Donald to be quiet.
Episode 02.13: Exhumation
Q: Did they do fingernail clippings?
They probably did.
Bonus Episode 02.02: Donald's Turn, Part 2
Q: How long did the sheriff's office know that there was DNA before you found out?
I don't know, but I found out when I brought it to their attention after I got the paperwork.
Bonus Episode 02.02: Donald's Turn, Part 2
Q: How did you find out about the sexual assault?
I called Ken Harsberger and asked for all reports and found out through the documents sent to me.

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This podcast offers an in-depth examination of cold cases, particularly focusing on the tragic and underreported story of a young girl named Mackenzie. Throughout its episodes, the host investigates the complex web of family dynamics, abuse allegations, and law enforcement's handling of these sensitive cases. The series stands out for its commitment to unearthing hidden truths, often featuring firsthand accounts from family members, friends, and experts in various fields. The emotionally-charged storytelling and dedicated investigation approach may attract listeners who appreciate intricate narratives surrounding justice and the quest for truth in unresolved crimes.

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