Episode
UPDATE: April Tinsley & The Monster in Ft. Wayne
1:06:14
Published: Mon Mar 11 2019
Description
Captain Kevin Smith of the Indiana State Police granted us an interview to discuss the arrest of April Tinsley's killer who was apprehended in July of 2018 using new genealogy methods. He tells us what it was like finally catching John Miller after 30 years, how they decided to use this method to find him and what this new technology means for the future of law enforcement. 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
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Captain Smith discusses the breakthrough in the 30-year-old cold case of April Tinsley’s murder, which was solved using genealogy.
00:00 - 02:57 (02:57)
Summary
Captain Smith discusses the breakthrough in the 30-year-old cold case of April Tinsley’s murder, which was solved using genealogy. He highlights how the technology could be useful for the future of law enforcement.
EpisodeUPDATE: April Tinsley & The Monster in Ft. Wayne
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The Fort Wayne news media had extensive coverage of the April Tinsley case, spanning over 30 years.
02:57 - 09:11 (06:13)
Summary
The Fort Wayne news media had extensive coverage of the April Tinsley case, spanning over 30 years. The police took a ton of DNA samples, made multiple appeals for public help and got various leads, although some pieces of information were withheld from the public.
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A former detective discusses his interest in cold cases and the challenges involved in working them, including the need to constantly review and analyze evidence.
09:11 - 15:34 (06:23)
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A former detective discusses his interest in cold cases and the challenges involved in working them, including the need to constantly review and analyze evidence.
EpisodeUPDATE: April Tinsley & The Monster in Ft. Wayne
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The use of DNA evidence is essential in criminal investigations to help limit, identify, and eliminate suspects.
15:35 - 19:21 (03:46)
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The use of DNA evidence is essential in criminal investigations to help limit, identify, and eliminate suspects. The speaker explains the importance of DNA evidence, particularly in relation to a case that occurred in November 1963.
EpisodeUPDATE: April Tinsley & The Monster in Ft. Wayne
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A woman shares her experience of trying to locate her missing mother using investigative reports and city directories to piece together her whereabouts.
19:21 - 21:33 (02:11)
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A woman shares her experience of trying to locate her missing mother using investigative reports and city directories to piece together her whereabouts.
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Genealogy websites such as 23andme allow users to provide a sample of their DNA to produce a SNP profile, looking at small pieces of the human genome to get family groups out of it.
21:35 - 24:57 (03:21)
Summary
Genealogy websites such as 23andme allow users to provide a sample of their DNA to produce a SNP profile, looking at small pieces of the human genome to get family groups out of it.
EpisodeUPDATE: April Tinsley & The Monster in Ft. Wayne
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The Golden State Killer name came from a book written about the Easter Rapist, linking various crimes together.
24:57 - 30:56 (05:59)
Summary
The Golden State Killer name came from a book written about the Easter Rapist, linking various crimes together. The murders, rape, and burglary were unearthed in 2016 and garnered national attention before the killer was caught in 2018.
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A discussion about an unsolved case and the confidence of a detective in solving it.
30:56 - 37:36 (06:39)
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A discussion about an unsolved case and the confidence of a detective in solving it.
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The hosts discuss their approach to interviewing a cooperative guest who lives at the center of a crime diagram, which creates a good feeling during the initial interaction.
37:37 - 43:09 (05:32)
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The hosts discuss their approach to interviewing a cooperative guest who lives at the center of a crime diagram, which creates a good feeling during the initial interaction.
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The speaker discusses the Joseph D'Angelo case and how his team at Angola handled the situation.
43:09 - 49:23 (06:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses the Joseph D'Angelo case and how his team at Angola handled the situation.
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The transcript discusses how law enforcement can conduct their investigations with limited intrusion on the privacy of others involved, even when receiving a request to investigate from someone.
49:23 - 53:38 (04:15)
Summary
The transcript discusses how law enforcement can conduct their investigations with limited intrusion on the privacy of others involved, even when receiving a request to investigate from someone.
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Obtaining DNA samples through genealogy information can limit the opportunity for a court challenge for law enforcement.
53:38 - 57:33 (03:55)
Summary
Obtaining DNA samples through genealogy information can limit the opportunity for a court challenge for law enforcement. This method is seen as legal by the courts and can be more reliable than other search warrant methods.
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The idea of public DNA donation to aid law enforcement has been proposed, with potentially millions of people offering their information to help solve crimes.
57:33 - 1:00:15 (02:42)
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The idea of public DNA donation to aid law enforcement has been proposed, with potentially millions of people offering their information to help solve crimes.
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The use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations requires careful consideration, especially when dealing with limited samples.
1:00:15 - 1:04:34 (04:18)
Summary
The use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations requires careful consideration, especially when dealing with limited samples. It is important to thoroughly research and cross-reference all available records to ensure the correct person is identified.
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The speaker discusses the potential benefits and impact of new technology that aids law enforcement on a much larger scale than before, and expresses gratitude towards Captain Smith for sharing his insights.
1:04:34 - 1:06:10 (01:36)
Summary
The speaker discusses the potential benefits and impact of new technology that aids law enforcement on a much larger scale than before, and expresses gratitude towards Captain Smith for sharing his insights.