Episode
WANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
58:29
Published: Mon Apr 02 2018
Description
Thirty years ago this week, a little girl in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was abducted, sexually assaulted, murdered and now, forgotten by everyone. It is one of the most horrific crimes we've ever researched, and yet when we ask people if they know about April Tinsley, we only get blank stares. This man, who police believed was local, not only committed the crime, but taunted police and the community for 16 years after. He could still be walking among us - You could very well know him. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Sources for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/wanted-monster-in-fort-wayne/
Chapters
This podcast episode discusses the brutal and unsolved murder of April Tinsley in Northeast Indiana 30 years ago, and how the lack of social media and public awareness may have hindered the investigation.
00:00 - 03:13 (03:13)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the brutal and unsolved murder of April Tinsley in Northeast Indiana 30 years ago, and how the lack of social media and public awareness may have hindered the investigation.
EpisodeWANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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April Tinsley was abducted and murdered in 1988, and it wasn't until 2018 that the perpetrator was finally caught with the help of DNA technology.
03:13 - 06:48 (03:34)
Summary
April Tinsley was abducted and murdered in 1988, and it wasn't until 2018 that the perpetrator was finally caught with the help of DNA technology. A witness had seen April being forced into a vehicle by a white man in his 30s with light brown hair, and two women also saw a young girl being taken and crying.
EpisodeWANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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The investigation into the murder of April Tinsley led authorities to question a man named Everett Dwayne Schull Jr. due to his striking resemblance to a composite drawing of the suspect.
06:48 - 12:59 (06:11)
Summary
The investigation into the murder of April Tinsley led authorities to question a man named Everett Dwayne Schull Jr. due to his striking resemblance to a composite drawing of the suspect. The case was further complicated by rumors of satanic rituals and panic that swept through the community in the aftermath of the murder.
EpisodeWANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Police suspected that April Tinsley's murderer was familiar with the area based on the proximity of where her body was found and where writing appeared two years later.
12:59 - 16:44 (03:44)
Summary
Police suspected that April Tinsley's murderer was familiar with the area based on the proximity of where her body was found and where writing appeared two years later. Their hunch was confirmed leading to the arrest of John Miller in 2018.
EpisodeWANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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The strange case of a mysterious person leaving notes around Fort Wayne, Indiana is explored, with a focus on handwriting analysis and possible motives.
16:44 - 23:59 (07:14)
Summary
The strange case of a mysterious person leaving notes around Fort Wayne, Indiana is explored, with a focus on handwriting analysis and possible motives.
EpisodeWANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Investigators used DNA from a used condom to link an individual to a crime scene from 16 years ago.
23:59 - 28:37 (04:38)
Summary
Investigators used DNA from a used condom to link an individual to a crime scene from 16 years ago. The suspect also owned a blue pickup truck in 1988 and a forest green pickup truck in 2004, leading investigators to believe they could still be living among the community and targeting young girls.
EpisodeWANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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The team at CARD, which responds to urgent non-family abductions and cold cases with evidence to break the case, joins forces with the police to try and solve the murder of April Tinsley, a young girl who was abducted, assaulted, and murdered in Indiana in 1988.
28:37 - 32:45 (04:08)
Summary
The team at CARD, which responds to urgent non-family abductions and cold cases with evidence to break the case, joins forces with the police to try and solve the murder of April Tinsley, a young girl who was abducted, assaulted, and murdered in Indiana in 1988. No significant evidence was found to lead them to a specific person.
EpisodeWANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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The offender with a sexual interest in little girls may collect images of them, including child pornography, candid pictures, and even items like Hello Kitty or toys that appeal to young girls.
32:45 - 47:22 (14:37)
Summary
The offender with a sexual interest in little girls may collect images of them, including child pornography, candid pictures, and even items like Hello Kitty or toys that appeal to young girls. It's important for individuals to report any suspicious behavior to the authorities.
EpisodeWANTED: Monster in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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The hosts discuss the unsolved case of 8-year-old April Tinsley, who was abducted, raped, and murdered over 30 years ago, and they encourage listeners to submit any tips they might have to the police.
47:22 - 58:19 (10:56)
Summary
The hosts discuss the unsolved case of 8-year-old April Tinsley, who was abducted, raped, and murdered over 30 years ago, and they encourage listeners to submit any tips they might have to the police.