Episode
UPDATE: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
33:02
Published: Thu Apr 05 2018
Description
In this bonus episode, we get the opportunity to talk with April Tinsley’s mom, Janet, about the investigation into her daughter’s murder and the torment April's killer has put her family, and the city of Fort Wayne through. Be sure to listen to episode 18, WANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before you listen to this update episode. 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/update-monster-in-fort-wayne-indiana/
Chapters
April Tinsley disappeared after leaving a friend's house to retrieve her forgotten umbrella.
00:00 - 03:09 (03:09)
Summary
April Tinsley disappeared after leaving a friend's house to retrieve her forgotten umbrella. Despite extensive searching, her killer was not caught until decades later through DNA evidence and advanced genealogy techniques.
EpisodeUPDATE: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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A mother recounts the abduction of her 8 year old daughter, April Tinsley, and her journey to bring her killer to justice.
03:09 - 09:36 (06:26)
Summary
A mother recounts the abduction of her 8 year old daughter, April Tinsley, and her journey to bring her killer to justice.
EpisodeUPDATE: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
PodcastCrime Junkie
A woman recounts the experience of searching for her missing twin sister with family and friends, and the toll it took on them over the years.
09:36 - 15:54 (06:17)
Summary
A woman recounts the experience of searching for her missing twin sister with family and friends, and the toll it took on them over the years.
EpisodeUPDATE: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
PodcastCrime Junkie
During an interview, the narrator had an emotional outburst and began crying, prompting questioning from the interviewer and embarrassment from the narrator.
15:54 - 20:41 (04:47)
Summary
During an interview, the narrator had an emotional outburst and began crying, prompting questioning from the interviewer and embarrassment from the narrator.
EpisodeUPDATE: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
PodcastCrime Junkie
A potential witness of a crime was unable to speak to the police due to his own circumstances, withholding crucial information for a long time.
20:41 - 24:19 (03:37)
Summary
A potential witness of a crime was unable to speak to the police due to his own circumstances, withholding crucial information for a long time.
EpisodeUPDATE: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
PodcastCrime Junkie
The Crime Stoppers in Fort Wayne believe that the suspect of a 30-year-old murder case is probably dead by now but the case details cannot be disclosed because it is still under investigation.
24:19 - 28:14 (03:54)
Summary
The Crime Stoppers in Fort Wayne believe that the suspect of a 30-year-old murder case is probably dead by now but the case details cannot be disclosed because it is still under investigation. The body was found in a rural area, suggesting that the suspect knew the area well.
EpisodeUPDATE: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
PodcastCrime Junkie
The 30-year-old murder case of Laurie Depies remains unsolved and cold, with only occasional attention when a new tip is received or the anniversary of the case comes up.
28:14 - 32:53 (04:38)
Summary
The 30-year-old murder case of Laurie Depies remains unsolved and cold, with only occasional attention when a new tip is received or the anniversary of the case comes up. The lack of new leads has kept the case stagnant, despite the efforts of the police.