Killafornia Dreaming

This is the 3rd part of a multi part series. If you haven’t listened to episodes 134 and 135, pause this now and listen to those first. WARNING: This episode contains details involving the death of a young child and may be difficult to listen to. Listener discretion is advised Zachary Andrew Turner was murdered by the hands of his mother on August 18, 2003 at the age of 13 months. She also was responsible for the murder of Zachary’s father, Andrew David Bagby, 1 year 9 months and 14 days earlier. In this series, we are going to examine the entire timeline from the very beginning to see just how preventable this tragedy should have been, to examine the warning signs that so many people overlooked, and discuss just how fair the justice system should be when it comes to the rights of parents - especially when that parent is actually facing indictment for her child’s father. https://www.childandyouthadvocate.nf.ca/pdfs/turner-v1.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EQI0bO9KSw

WARNING: This episode contains details involving the death of a young child and may be difficult to listen to. Listener discretion is advised This is the second part of a multi-part series.  If you haven't listened to Episode 134 yet, pause this, listen to that first, then come back to this one. Zachary Andrew Turner was murdered by the hands of his mother on August 18, 2003 at the age of 13 months.  She also was responsible for the murder of Zachary’s father, Andrew David Bagby, 1 year 9 months and 14 days earlier.  In this series, we are going to examine the entire timeline from the very beginning to see just how preventable this tragedy should have been, to examine the warning signs that so many people overlooked, and discuss just how fair the justice system should be when it comes to the rights of parents - especially when that parent is actually facing indictment for her child’s father. https://www.childandyouthadvocate.nf.ca/pdfs/turner-v1.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EQI0bO9KSw

WARNING: This episode contains details involving the death of a young child and may be difficult to listen to. Listener discretion is advised Zachary Andrew Turner was murdered by the hands of his mother on August 18, 2003 at the age of 13 months. She also was responsible for the murder of Zachary’s father, Andrew David Bagby, 1 year 9 months and 14 days earlier. In this series, we are going to examine the entire timeline from the very beginning to see just how preventable this tragedy should have been, to examine the warning signs that so many people overlooked, and discuss just how fair the justice system should be when it comes to the rights of parents - especially when that parent is actually facing indictment for her child’s father. https://www.childandyouthadvocate.nf.ca/pdfs/turner-v1.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EQI0bO9KSw

In July of 2011, farm foreperson Roberto Ayala was making his usual rounds at the Moore Family Ranch with his 7 year old son, Fabian in Colusa, California.  But when he went to check on the electrical panel box that controlled the water levels on the Farm’s rice fields, a powerful blast killed Roberto instantly.  Was it an industrial accident, or something deliberate?

This is the follow up to Episode 132, The Tale of the Marine in the Lake.  We clear a few things up, answer some of the questions we had about Ron Parkhurst's murder, and I'll tell you a little about my meeting with Keith Sharon.  He wrote the article on Ron in the OC Register in November and is also the host of Crime Beat.  You'll find links to everything below. Introduction Promo Courtesy of The Crime Beat Podcast hosted by Keith Sharon https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/17/cold-case-sister-wants-answers-in-1997-murder-of-oc-based-marine/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/dy5unw/following_a_week_of_gambling_in_las_vegas_marine/ https://lasvegassun.com/news/1997/jul/03/few-clues-left-in-death-of-awol-marine-recruiter/ https://www.ocregister.com/crime-beat-podcast/

On Sunday June 15th, 1997, Staff Sergeant Ron Parkhurst inexplicably abandoned his job as a recruiter at his office in Huntington Beach and drove to Las Vegas, Nevada. Six days later, he was found dead, floating in Lake Mead with a gunshot wound to the back of the head. To this day, his murder is unsolved. In this episode, we explore Ron’s possible state of mind when he decided to leave California, what in his background may have led to him seemingly abruptly walk out on his life, what happened in the days leading up to his death, and how he ended up dead in Lake Mead. I have had a chance to speak to Orange County Register Journalist Keith Sharon who has written just about the only article out there on this case, and will be talking to him further about it. Please check the links below to read his article from November of 2019. Introduction Promo Courtesy of The Crime Beat Podcast hosted by Keith Sharon https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/17/cold-case-sister-wants-answers-in-1997-murder-of-oc-based-marine/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/dy5unw/following_a_week_of_gambling_in_las_vegas_marine/ https://lasvegassun.com/news/1997/jul/03/few-clues-left-in-death-of-awol-marine-recruiter/

On Monday May 6th, 1996, wife and mother Sherri Dally dropped her two children off at school, stopped at Target to do some shopping before heading home where she operated a daycare. She never made it home. Her van was found in the Target parking lot, abandoned, her keys in the ignition, purchases and handbag on the seat, but no sign of Sherri. Witnesses later came forward to say they saw Sherri being arrested by a blonde police officer wearing a tan pants suit. But records indicated no arrest was made that day by any local law enforcement agency. Who arrested Sherri and more importantly, where was she taken? Voicemail Courtesy of Kian in Cleveland, Ohio Promo Courtesy of The Crime Beat Podcast hosted by Keith Sharon https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-mar-19-me-30460-story.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-aug-29-me-27118-story.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZegqTBJPqVc

Two days after Christmas in 1986, 20 year old Cara Evelyn Knott was driving to her home where she lived with her parents in El Cajon, California after spending time with her boyfriend who was sick that day in Escondido. When she didn’t arrive home in at the time she expected, her father, Sam was sure something was wrong. He drove all night looking for any sign of Cara or her car. It wasn’t until the following day that her VW bug was spotted abandoned on a dead end, desolate exit ramp under a bridge. Shortly thereafter, he lifeless body was also discovered. She had been bludgeoned, strangled, and thrown off the bridge. After a 3 week investigation, authorities arrested Craig Peyer. What made this case even more heartbreaking - Peyer was a 13 year veteran CHP officer - someone who should be trusted to protect and serve. Voicemail Courtesy of Paul Csomo host of VARMINTS!! Promo Courtesy of Three Men and a Mystery Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-FouZRJ89A https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/san-diego-magazine/february-2004/the-killer-cop/index.php?cparticle=2&siarticle=1&requiressl=true https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-court-of-appeal/1771858.html

On March 21, 1962, an intruder crept into the home of 15 year old Marlene Miller with the intentions of sexually assaulting her, as she was home alone that night. Marlene bravely fought her attacker, causing him to abandon his original plan, at which point, he stabbed her through the chest with her own sewing shears and dumped her body in the irrigation canal behind her family’s home. A suspect, whose car had been spotted near Marlene’s home at the time of the murder, was arrested the next day. His name is Booker T. Hillery. And after nearly 6 decades of fighting his case, he continues to remain an inmate with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, making him the longest serving inmate in California. He went from death row, to life in prison without parole, to having his conviction reversed, to being tried a second time a quarter century later…take a listen to this incredible story. Voicemail Courtesy of Juliet in Temecula Promo Courtesy of The Invisible Choir Podcast https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-hillery-24397 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVxpynOWqEc https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-02-28-mn-6520-story.html

This is the second part of a 2 part episode. Please listen to Episode 127 first. On June 7th, 2007, Chris and Christi Hall were up early rinsing off in their backyard spa, as their bathrooms were under renovation, when suddenly Chris began shouting for help from his daughter, who was asleep inside. Christi had apparently fallen, hit her head on the side of the concrete spa and fallen in the water. Paramedics were called, but there was nothing that could be done…Christi Hall was dead of an apparent accidental drowning. But what Chris Hall didn’t realize was there was someone on the other side of their backyard wall that was catching glimpses of what was going on, and to her it was definitely not a simple slip and fall. Promo Courtesy of Deadly Misadventures   https://www.leagle.com/decision/incaco20131015049 https://archive.org/details/MSNBCW_20180430_030000_Dateline_Extra

On June 7th, 2007, Chris and Christi Hall were up early rinsing off in their backyard spa, as their bathrooms were under renovation, when suddenly Chris began shouting for help from his daughter, who was asleep inside. Christi had apparently fallen, hit her head on the side of the concrete spa and fallen in the water. Paramedics were called, but there was nothing that could be done…Christi Hall was dead of an apparent accidental drowning. But what Chris Hall didn’t realize was there was someone on the other side of their backyard wall that was catching glimpses of what was going on, and to her it was definitely not a simple slip and fall.

On November 2, 1945, 14 year old Thora Chamberlain was walking with friends after school to a football game. They were approached by a man in a Plymouth dressed as a serviceman. He told Thora his sister needed a babysitter for 30 minutes, so, she agreed to go, trusting the man in uniform. Thora was never seen or heard from again. Despite her body having never been found, the State of California would try the suspect in her killing with murder, and it would become the first no body conviction ever in the state. Voicemail Courtesy of Deana in Michigan Promo Courtesy of Apple for Teacher     http://charleyproject.org/case/thora-afton-chamberlain https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-mcmonigle-23855 https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/21/a-forerunner-to-sierra-lamar-case/ https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-scientist-who-wanted-to-bring-a-death-row-inmate-ba-1692200257

On April 16, 1988, 911 was called to the Glendale, California office of neurologist Dr. Richard Boggs. A patient had apparently suffered a heart attack and died during a routine office visit. But first responders quickly noticed some inconsistencies in the doctor’s story that the man had just died. The dead man was cold to the touch, and rigor had already set in. Something strange was afoot at the doctor’s office, but what exactly it was would reveal a very diabolical, albeit convoluted plot to commit insurance fraud. Voicemail Courtesy of Angie in Anaconda, Montana Promo Courtesy of Things That Keep Me Up At Night Podcast       https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2017/06/29/just-sweats-fraud-murder/   https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/boggs-richard-pryde.htm   https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-10-29-tm-4-story.html   https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/11/03/released-from-prison-after-20-years-local-man-finds-calling-in-counseling-troubled-teens/

This trailer for “Scene of the Crime, Season One: Delphi” gives listeners a preview of what they can expect to hear over seven episodes exploring the heinous, unsolved 2017 double murder of teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams in Delphi, Indiana. The trailer features excerpts of exclusive interviews with family members of the victims as they recount the events of that terrible day, the devastating effect the murders had on their own lives, and their thoughts and theories regarding the killer. Also included are excerpts from interviews with members of law enforcement inside the case, exclusive commentary from experts in criminology and forensic genealogy, and select portions of public press conferences crucial to a thorough understanding of this tragic case. Scene of the Crime, Season 1 Episode 1 Premieres January 2nd, 2020. Subscribe today so you don’t miss an episode. Find us on Twitter with the handle @SceneOfCrimePod

This is the third and final part of our three part series on the 2001 murder of 27 year old Crystal Taylor who was 5 months pregnant at the time of her death. She was a single mother, who at the time found herself pregnant by a man who she was not involved in a serious relationship with, and he made it clear he was not interested in seeing this pregnancy brought to full term. But Crystal did not feel the same. She wanted this child, and so, unbeknownst to her, she became a target. We delve into her tragic story and how her murder nearly destroyed her family...and almost went unsolved...