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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
Drug Trafficking
Homicide
Elizabeth Barraza
Dog With a Bone
Suicide
Parkersburg Police Department
True Crime
Preston Pierce
West Virginia
Parkersburg
FBI
Glenn Nicol
Eric

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 digs into the lie detector tests given following the fire that took Mackenzie's life.

Melissa digs into the immediate events following the fire and continues her conversation with Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.

Melissa learns more about the incident that got Kenny banned from South Dakota.

Melissa digs into Mackenzie's final days leading up to the fire that took her life.

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Recent Guests

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

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Melissa Sandberg
Host of the show, known for her passionate investigative storytelling and empathetic approach to cold cases. She combines her background in social work with a commitment to bringing justice to often overlooked victims.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States2 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 States3 months ago
  • So good!

    I started following this podcast because of season 2 and hoping this will bring justice for Mackenzie. I obviously had to listen to the first season about Bernie. I felt like I knew him and I could stop listening. Than you Melissa for keeping these cases alive. You truly are a dog with a bone ❤️- Holly Eldredge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holly 43160
    United States3 months ago
  • Digging up bones

    Wow! This podcast has me making notes in my phone, listening over and over. I started picking apart each episode. It takes an army to take a stand! Let’s dig, ya’ll!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JayDMerritt
    United States3 months ago

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Some reviewers express concerns over the host's approach, citing moments where opinions overshadow facts.
Many appreciate the emotional storytelling and insights into victims' narratives, creating a connection to the topics discussed.
Critics mention distractions from background music that detracts from the focus on content.
Listeners commend the host's dedication and heartfelt approach to addressing cold cases.

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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.
Episode 02.08: Run!
Q: How did Kenny manipulate your mother?
Kenny promised her a good life and began to isolate her from others, getting her to lose sight of past relationships and obligations.
Bonus Episode 02.01: Donald's Turn, Part 1
Q: Is it unusual for a sheriff to leave a potential crime scene and follow a victim to the hospital who was already deceased?
Yes, it raises suspicion and questioning on why the sheriff was not present at the scene during such a critical time.
Episode 02.07: A Father's Fight
Q: Did she ever fight for them back?
Yeah. She took me to court 77 times. And not only in Fayette County, in other counties too, where she would move and then try to file for custody of the kids and still would lose in that county too.

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The show explores the intricacies of cold cases, particularly focusing on those that have remained in the shadows. Each season is dedicated to a specific case where the host conducts thorough investigations, interviewing witnesses, family members, and local authorities to uncover new insights. The narratives are intensely emotional, revealing struggles with abuse, neglect, and systemic failures within the justice system, all while aiming to bring closure to victims' families. Listeners can expect an earnest and empathetic approach from the host, who endeavors to shed light on untold stories and pursue the truth behind haunting mysteries.

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