Episode
EP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
40:08
Published: Wed Oct 31 2018
Description
A child is abandoned. Timelines come together. A family tree begins to take shape. A chameleon is revealed. Want to make sure that NHPR continues creating projects like Bear Brook? Click here to donate $20. Thanks for your support.
Chapters
In 1986, a man with the same name as Gordon Jensen arrived at an abandoned RV park on the site of a failed Christmas theme park called Santa's Village.
00:00 - 03:17 (03:17)
Summary
In 1986, a man with the same name as Gordon Jensen arrived at an abandoned RV park on the site of a failed Christmas theme park called Santa's Village. The area had become a ghost town, and the mystery of who Gordon Jensen really was remains unsolved.
EpisodeEP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
PodcastBear Brook
Lisa Steinberg was severely molested and tortured until her ultimate death, leading to the arrest of her abusive parents and a national dialogue on child abuse laws.
03:17 - 08:04 (04:46)
Summary
Lisa Steinberg was severely molested and tortured until her ultimate death, leading to the arrest of her abusive parents and a national dialogue on child abuse laws.
EpisodeEP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
PodcastBear Brook
In the late 80s, detectives were investigating Curtis Kimball, who they suspected had molested and abandoned Lisa McPherson.
08:04 - 13:12 (05:08)
Summary
In the late 80s, detectives were investigating Curtis Kimball, who they suspected had molested and abandoned Lisa McPherson. They almost discovered that she had actually been kidnapped, not his daughter.
EpisodeEP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
PodcastBear Brook
A man discusses his search for a daughter he allegedly had but gave away due to his struggles with alcoholism.
13:12 - 17:57 (04:45)
Summary
A man discusses his search for a daughter he allegedly had but gave away due to his struggles with alcoholism. The authorities claim there is no open case, leaving the man to continue his search.
EpisodeEP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
PodcastBear Brook
Detective Headley tries to find a missing person report that matches Lisa, leading him to dig through records from a previous RV park owner, which can help provide insight into the cold case disappearance of Lisa.
17:57 - 24:11 (06:14)
Summary
Detective Headley tries to find a missing person report that matches Lisa, leading him to dig through records from a previous RV park owner, which can help provide insight into the cold case disappearance of Lisa.
EpisodeEP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
PodcastBear Brook
Familial DNA searches allow police to find a suspect's relatives in a DNA database to help solve crimes.
24:18 - 29:33 (05:15)
Summary
Familial DNA searches allow police to find a suspect's relatives in a DNA database to help solve crimes. These searches look for genetic near-matches instead of exact matches.
EpisodeEP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
PodcastBear Brook
Detective Headley uses a combination of traditional genealogy and DNA testing to track down Lisa's immediate family, facing the challenge of finding a common ancestor and overcoming brick walls in the family tree.
29:33 - 35:14 (05:41)
Summary
Detective Headley uses a combination of traditional genealogy and DNA testing to track down Lisa's immediate family, facing the challenge of finding a common ancestor and overcoming brick walls in the family tree.
EpisodeEP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
PodcastBear Brook
With the help of her local genealogy society and newfound relatives, Barbara Rae-Venter used DNA testing to track down the family of Lisa Pruett, a woman who had been missing for over 20 years.
35:14 - 39:19 (04:05)
Summary
With the help of her local genealogy society and newfound relatives, Barbara Rae-Venter used DNA testing to track down the family of Lisa Pruett, a woman who had been missing for over 20 years.