Michael Russell

Michael Russell

Author: AbJack Entertainment April 17, 2022 Duration: 48:16
Episode 107 Michael Russell

15 year-old Michael Russell of San Jose, CA was a typical teenager and high school student at Santa Teresa HS. He like other kids his age, was trying to find his way and fit in. He had dreams of starting a rock band. But when 2 of Michael's friends and classmates came to his home on November 10, 2009, Michael's life would be taken, and his dreams wiped out.
Those two young men 16 year old Jae Williams, and 15 year old Randy Thompson attacked Michael in a pre-planned blitz, stabbing Michael and slashing his throat before fleeing the scene. Michael's uncle found him, but it was too late to save Michael.
Police quickly zeroed in on the two killers and they were taken into custody. The investigation revealed that the pair had planned the murder for weeks, and it came to light that the 2 self described Satanists had even tortured and murdered animals. They showed little to no remorse and were sentenced to lengthy prison sentences after being found guilty of Michael's murder. Incredibly, a new law SB-1391 aimed at reducing the sentences of offenders under age 16, was enacted and it means that Randy Thompson may walk free at any time now, and that's a thought that has re-opened old wounds for Michael's family.
Michael's aunt Kari discusses that law, Michael's murder, and his all too short life in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by Every Plate America's Best Value Meal Kit.
Listeners of The Murder in My Family can try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code family179

To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at:
https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily

or through Paypal at:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily

To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit:
TheMurderInMyFamily.com

This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

The Murder In My Family is a true crime podcast that shifts the focus from the sensational details of the crime itself to the enduring, often overlooked aftermath. Hosted by AbJack Entertainment, this series delves into the profound and lasting impact of homicide on the survivors left behind. Each episode gives voice to the families, friends, and loved ones whose lives are irrevocably altered, exploring their grief, resilience, and the complex journey toward seeking justice and peace. Listeners will hear intimate, firsthand accounts that reveal the human cost of violence, moving beyond headlines to understand the personal stories of loss and survival. The podcast creates a space for these narratives, emphasizing how the ripple effects of a single act can devastate entire communities and generations. It is an unflinching yet compassionate look at the long-term consequences of murder, offering a platform for those who live with its memory every day. Through these conversations, the series aims to foster a deeper understanding of victimhood in its broadest sense, honoring the lives lost by listening to those who carry their legacy forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Murder In My Family
Podcast Episodes
Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary Podcast From Javier Leiva's newest season of Pretend; What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary c…
Tracy McClelland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:55
Episode 114 Tracy McClelland 36 Year-old Mother of three, Tracy McClelland vanished in Fenruary, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. When she didn't show up at the hospital for the birth of her nephew, her family feared something wa…
Mary Morgan Pewitt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:37
Episode 113 Mary Morgan Pewitt In 1988, 25 year-old single mother of two, Mary Morgan Pewitt of Comanche, Oklahoma was in the process of building a new life for her and her daughters, Kira and Amber. She had been divorce…
Carol Ann Farino [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:54
Episode 112 Carol Ann Farino On the evening of November 3, 1966, 17-year-old Carol Ann Farino, a pretty, popular high school student left work at Milt's Cup & Saucer in Maplewood, New Jersey, a small town just 10 miles w…
Wondery Presents The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:12
Wondery Presents The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was found fatally shot in a car on a dark North Hollywood street. The prime suspect was her husband, famed actor Robert Blake. But Bonny…
Introducing: Citizen Detective from AbJack Entertainment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:08
Introducing: Citizen Detective from AbJack Entertainment Citizen Detective is a new true crime podcast from AbJack Entertainment, the same network that brings you The Murder in My Family, Missing Persons, DNA: ID, Scene…
Douglas 'Doug' McMillin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:19
Episode 111 Douglas 'Doug' McMillin On March 8th, 2009, just a couple days shy of his 20th birthday, Douglas 'Doug' McMillin was shot dead by intruders in his Allouez, Wisconsin home. Doug was shot in front of friends an…
Laramie Cline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:50
Episode 110 Laramie Cline 23 Year old Laramie Cline of Ozark, Alabama left on a road trip to Colorado on August, 2017. She brought a friend along with her. For 3 days, everything seemed fine. Laramie texted or called her…
Introducing; Foul Play, Making a Predator [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:31
Introducing; Foul Play, Making a Predator This is Episode 1 of 4 on the newest season of Foul Play called Making a Predator. Our story begins with a man walking into a movie theater in Noblesville, Indiana – 22-year-old…
Michael Scardifield [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:32
Episode 109 Michael Scardifield 40 year-old Michael Scardifield, a beloved father, son, and brother known as 'Milky', was violently attacked and murdered by someone he considered to be a friend on May 30, 2015 in Stoke-O…