Chronicle 103: "Hiding in Plain Sight"

Chronicle 103: "Hiding in Plain Sight"

Author: Nicole Turner September 22, 2025 Duration: 37:01
This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). In February of 1980, Katherine Foster, an 18-year-old freshman attending the University of South Alabama in Mobile, was found shot to death in a wooded area next to campus. For nearly three decades, her case went unsolved until a new piece of evidence – a confession letter from the killer – busted the case wide open and a suspect was finally arrested in 2008 and later convicted in 2010. Listen now to hear the full story. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nicole Turner has spent her career within the walls of academia, and now she brings that unique perspective to Campus Crime Chronicles. As both a professor and an administrator, she understands the complex ecosystem of a college campus-the rhythms of student life, the pressures, the closed communities, and the specific vulnerabilities that can exist. This podcast digs into cases that occur in these unique settings, from long-unsolved mysteries in campus libraries to modern-day digital crimes that spread through university networks. Each episode is built on meticulous research, examining not just the "what" of a crime, but the "why" these environments can become a backdrop for tragedy. You'll hear about cases that made national headlines alongside obscure incidents that reveal deeper systemic issues, all analyzed through Nicole's informed lens. The goal isn't just to recount events, but to explore the lasting impact on victims, families, and the very idea of a campus as a sanctuary. For anyone fascinated by true crime but weary of the same well-trodden stories, this series offers a distinct and thoughtful niche. Tune in for a compelling blend of investigative narrative and institutional insight, where every story begins at a place meant for learning.
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Chronicle 22: "Silent Killings" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:12
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Duration: 40:00
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Chronicle 20: "Professor of Arson" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:03
This episode is rated a 3 (on my Serious Crime Scale). It's the story of a former college professor, who has ties to several colleges across the country, and allegedly went on an "arson-setting" spree in the summer of 20…
Chronicle 19: #WhatHappenedtoJelaniDay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:16
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Chronicle 18: "A Mother's Breaking Point" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:34
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Chronicle 17: "He Said, She Said" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:00
This episode is rated a 4 (on my Serious Crime Scale). It's the story of a young woman, 17, who accused a 20-year-old college student from the University of Kansas of rape. She alleged he sexually assaulted her after the…
Chronicle 16: "Who Shot Bryan Pata?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:20
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Chronicle 15: "The Wrong Car" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:51
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Chronicle 14: "Florida State Slayings" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:24
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Chronicle 13: "Stalked By a Student" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:25
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