Episode
MURDERED: Shakara Carter
39:13
Published: Mon Sep 12 2022
Description
When Shakara Carter is found strangled to death on a dead-end road in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she’s days away from testifying against a serial rapist. But she’s also one of about two dozen sex workers killed in the area over the years…and unlike some of those victims, Shakara’s killer is elusive. If you have any information about Shakara’s case, please contact the Grand Rapids Police Department at 616-456-3400. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/.Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-shakara-carter/
Chapters
DNA evidence from a sexual assault exam matched a suspect in one case and led to solving three other cases.
00:00 - 04:32 (04:32)
Summary
DNA evidence from a sexual assault exam matched a suspect in one case and led to solving three other cases. The suspect's DNA was found to match that of the perpetrator in these cases that had occurred years before.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shakara Carter
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Chief Winstrom explains the police's initial investigation of a woman's body found in an alleyway, including efforts to determine the last few hours of the victim's life and speaking with potential witnesses who were nearby at the time of the incident.
04:32 - 12:00 (07:27)
Summary
Chief Winstrom explains the police's initial investigation of a woman's body found in an alleyway, including efforts to determine the last few hours of the victim's life and speaking with potential witnesses who were nearby at the time of the incident.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shakara Carter
PodcastCrime Junkie
The possible timeline of events on the morning of Chikara's murder is discussed, including witness statements and evidence found or not found with her body.
12:00 - 18:04 (06:04)
Summary
The possible timeline of events on the morning of Chikara's murder is discussed, including witness statements and evidence found or not found with her body.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shakara Carter
PodcastCrime Junkie
Sergeant Chris Postma discusses why Linda's death was not related to the deaths of Shakara, Star Kenya, or Julene.
18:04 - 22:29 (04:25)
Summary
Sergeant Chris Postma discusses why Linda's death was not related to the deaths of Shakara, Star Kenya, or Julene. Police officer Gene Tobin encounters a sex worker named Mary Louise Parker during his night shift.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shakara Carter
PodcastCrime Junkie
Grand Rapids detectives are reopening investigations into multiple murders of sex workers in the area after receiving new witness testimony about a suspect who was seen with one of the victims before her death.
22:30 - 30:26 (07:56)
Summary
Grand Rapids detectives are reopening investigations into multiple murders of sex workers in the area after receiving new witness testimony about a suspect who was seen with one of the victims before her death.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shakara Carter
PodcastCrime Junkie
Despite half of the cases having a suspect named or convicted, many murders of sex workers remain unsolved.
30:26 - 36:51 (06:25)
Summary
Despite half of the cases having a suspect named or convicted, many murders of sex workers remain unsolved. Investigators are reopening past cases and looking at new evidence, such as license plate readers and surveillance footage.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shakara Carter
PodcastCrime Junkie
Brianna's family shares memories of their loved one, Shakara, who was known for her warmth, humor, and ability to bring people together despite her own struggles, before she was tragically murdered.
36:51 - 39:09 (02:17)
Summary
Brianna's family shares memories of their loved one, Shakara, who was known for her warmth, humor, and ability to bring people together despite her own struggles, before she was tragically murdered.