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.
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Chronicle 43 (Part 2): "Who Killed Suzanne Jovin?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:59
This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). On December 4, 1998, 21-year-old Yale student Suzanne Jovin was stabbed 17 times and left for dead in an upscale neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut. Police zeroe…
Chronicle 43 (Part 1): "Who Killed Suzanne Jovin?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:02
This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). On December 4, 1998, 21-year-old Yale student Suzanne Jovin was stabbed 17 times and left for dead in an upscale neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut. Police zeroe…
UPDATE 1 - University of Idaho Student Murders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:31
On Nov. 13, 2022, four students from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, were found stabbed to death in an off-campus home shared by five female students. The victims were 21-year-olds Madison Mogen and Kaylee Gonc…
Chronicle 41: "Sophie's Story - DNA Serves Justice" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:30
This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). In 1993, Sophie Sergie, a young woman visiting the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, was found raped and murdered in an on-campus dorm. After 29 years of investigators…
Bonus Chronicle: University of Idaho Student Murders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:11
This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). I'm dropping into your feed today to give you a special bonus episode of Campus Crime Chronicles. On Nov. 13, four students from the University of Idaho were found s…
Chronicle 40: "From Friend to Foe" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:12
This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). After years of considering her college roommate as one of her best friends, 21-year-old Alexis Crawford had no idea that, deep down, her so-called friend was not rea…
Chronicle 39: "Ally's Story - A Tragedy of Shakespearean Proportions" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:10
This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). When Ally Kostial, a 21-year-old junior attending Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi, texted her on-again-off-again romantic interest Brandon Theesfeld and told him she…
Chronicle 38: "The Disappearance of Cindy Song" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:37
This episode is rated a 4. It’s the story of Cindy Song, a 21-year-old senior at Pennsylvania State University, more commonly known as simply Penn State. On Oct. 31, 2001, Cindy went out with a couple of girlfriends, dre…