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Investigation: Homicide

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Mississippi
Law Enforcement
Jackson, Mississippi
Kingston Frazier
Homicide Investigation
Jackson, United States
Jackson Police Department
Domestic Violence
Child Murder
Amber Alert
Mississippi Bureau Of Investigation
Hines County Sheriff's Department
Car Theft
Community Reactions
Hurricane Katrina
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Avis Banks
Annie Laurie Hearin

Telling Mississippi’s crime stories from an eyewitness perspective.

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Some stories don't start in a courtroom or a case file. They start at a kitchen table, in a grandmother's voice, in a story carried quietly across generations because the truth was too heavy and too dangerous to say out loud.

In 1937, Roosevelt "Red... more

This week on Investigation: Homicide:

An 18-year-old from West Memphis tells his mom he’s heading to the movies. Three days later he’s found in the Holly Springs National Forest. He’s 80 miles from home, shot multiple times, just yards off a remote ... more

Tonight on Investigation: Homicide, Therese Apel and Sara Perkins sit down with author Charlie Spillers — a man whose life reads like the books he writes. Before he was a bestselling author, Spillers was an ex-Marine, an undercover agent, and a feder... more

First responders already know what it means to be strangers in a strange land — set apart by what they’ve seen, rewired by what they’ve carried. For those who also hold a faith life, there’s a second kind of strangeness layered on top of the first. I... more

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Recent Guests

Charlie Spillers
Author of Confessions of an Undercover Agent
University Press of Mississippi
Episode: Episode #65: One Hell of a Story.
Clint Hatch
Author of Keeping the Peace Within
Episode: Episode #64 — Redeeming the Warrior: Faith for Those Who’ve Seen Too Much
Sara Perkins
Lieutenant, Ridgeland Police Department
Ridgeland Police Department
Episode: Episode #63 — Trying to find beauty in the ashes.
Kristy Daniels
Banker, President of 1828 for Madison County
1828 Madison County
Episode: Episode #63 — Trying to find beauty in the ashes.
Barbara Folsom-McNeal
Captain, Internal Affairs Division, Jackson Police Department
Jackson Police Department
Episode: Episode #62 — The Rookie He Never Knew
Marsha Weems Stacey
Justice Court judge in Madison County, Mississippi
Madison County Justice Court
Episode: Episode #60 ~ Her Honor: Justice Court Judge talks hometown court
Aafram Sellers
Defense attorney with extensive murder-defense experience
Private practice / Rankin County public defender
Episode: Episode #58 – The Goon Squad: At the defense table
Lance Mixon
Criminal defense attorney
Law Office of Lance Mixon
Episode: Episode #55 - Malice in Monroe: What happened to Mandy Hsiao?
Andy Matuszewski
President of the Southern States Police Benevolence Association; Lauderdale County deputy
Southern States Police Benevolence Association
Episode: Episode #53: Protecting Mississippi's future and other legislative updates.

Hosts

Therese Apel
Host with focus on investigation homicide coverage and Mississippi crime stories.
Amanda Johansson
Co-host with deep involvement in Mississippi crime reporting and investigative storytelling.
Nicole Crowell
Co-host contributing to case discussions and guest coordination.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • 5 Stars

    Great podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stephnk0607
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it!

    I just started your show today! I’ve been trying to find a Mississippi focused true crime podcast! I may have an episode recommendation. How can I send the info to you guys?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristenrgarrett
    United States10 months ago
  • Great show

    Love the pod cast! Keep up the good work! Look forward to the new episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crime junkies
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great work

    Now you need to cross platform on YouTube!!! PLEASE PLEASE cover the goon squad!! Please be a channel that also fights against corruption!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jfly101
    United States2 years ago
  • The next great new crime podcast

    Excellent coverage of this heartbreaking case. This is all very well detailed and delivered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brianfio
    United States2 years ago

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Sponsorship integration is noticeable but aligned with content and audience interests.
Guests and hosts provide candid, professional perspectives on complex cases.
Audiences appreciate deep-dive analysis of forensics, court processes, and public-safety issues.
Listeners value the hands-on, local Mississippi focus and the human stories behind investigations.

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Episode #32 - Fleeing the Scene: The Hunt for Yerby Hughes
Q: What was the role of the community in the search and capture?
A neighbor helped flag Yerby's vehicle and location, local beagle teams and multiple agencies converged, creating a perimeter that ultimately led to his capture with the element of surprise.
Episode #32 - Fleeing the Scene: The Hunt for Yerby Hughes
Q: So basically, what I was just asking is, you've got a victim, you've got a probable suspect, you know that you're missing the car. Do you have any idea yet what the motive looks like?
The motive wasn't clear at first; it emerged days later when investigators learned Yerby was getting heroin from Chad, was refused more drugs, and an argument escalated, revealing drugs and a personal grievance as the underlying trigger.
Episode 28 - Prescription for Murder: The Starkville Walmart Shooting of Dr. Shauna Witt
Q: So tell us about that day. How did it start and how did the whole process go?
The guest describes arriving at the Walmart scene after a reported shooting at the eye clinic, witnessing a chaotic but controlled response, securing the suspect, and coordinating evidence collection including video and 911 audio to build the case for trial.
Episode 30 - Can One Leader Save a City? Chief Joseph Wade and the Fight to Restore JPD
Q: What has been the biggest shift for you moving from field work to the top job?
The shift is immense: I now bear responsibility for everyone who works for me, and leadership means modeling the standards I expect, while ensuring accountability and support for officers.
Episode 33 - Building Bridges: Crime Prevention & Community Outreach with Captain Christian Vance
Q: Tell us how you got started in the youth initiatives and what motivates your work with Pals and the talent shows.
Captain Vance explains his lifelong commitment to community service, how his family and mentors shaped his approach, and how Pals and youth events evolved from a personal passion for mentorship and discipline to structured programs with real outcomes for Jackson kids.

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A current-focused true crime program that centers on Mississippi homicide cases, law enforcement accountability, and the human side of public safety. Episodes feature investigators, prosecutors, judges, and journalists discussing high-profile cases, investigative techniques, courtroom dynamics, and missing-persons work, often weaving in sponsor messages from local public-safety suppliers. Notable threads include frontline policing realities, forensics, and the interplay between law enforcement, media, and communities. The show tends to humanize first responders while unpacking complex legal and investigative challenges, offering practical insights for professionals and a curious audience alike.

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Recent guests on Investigation: Homicide include:

1. Charlie Spillers
2. Clint Hatch
3. Sara Perkins
4. Kristy Daniels
5. Barbara Folsom-McNeal
6. Marsha Weems Stacey
7. Aafram Sellers
8. Lance Mixon

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