Chronicle 48: "A Bitter Winter Slaying"

Chronicle 48: "A Bitter Winter Slaying"

Author: Nicole Turner April 24, 2023 Duration: 25:34
This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). On a freezing cold winter day in December of 1996, the body of a 21-year-old University of Oklahoma dance student was found at a nearby lake in the Oklahoma City metro. The student, Juli Busken, had been kidnapped and bound before she was raped and then ultimately shot in the head execution style. For nearly 8 years, her killer remained at large, but in 2004, law enforcement said DNA positively identified the killer as Anthony Sanchez. Now, in 2023, the man police, and a jury of his peers, say is responsible for the crime will be put to death Sept. 21. Although, some evidence may suggest that Sanchez wasn’t the killer after all... Instead, his defense is arguing that Sanchez’s father was the actual killer based on newly discovered information. However, the State of Oklahoma is rejecting any such possibility and stands firm that the right person responsible for the heinous crime is behind bars. 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 33:10
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Duration: 34:27
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Chronicle 65 (Part 1): "Tenure Denied - A Professor's Revenge" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:42
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Duration: 26:54
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Duration: 29:53
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