Tragedy - A True Crime Podcast
We are dedicated to sharing the stories of the victims and families that have experienced tragic losses or events. We want their stories heard by as many people as possible so as to never forget them and what they meant to the people in their lives.
If you have questions about an episode or would like us to consider a new case, please contact us through Facebook or email us at tragedyatruecrimepodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 34 - BONUS! Our Working Theory on the Hagans Case
This special bonus installment begins with brief updates on the Ian Rogers and Michael John Olson cases, but its heart lies in a deeper dive into the disappearance of Jonathan Hagans. For the first time, we lay out our full assessment of what l...
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Episode 34
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18:04
Episode 33 - Piecing Together What Happened to Cody Haney
Cody Haney’s story is striking not only for the unanswered questions, but for the overwhelming silence surrounding it. In this case summary, we dig into the scarce details we’ve uncovered, the near-total lack of media reporting, and the challen...
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Episode 33
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20:50
Episode 32 - New Evidence Unearthed: Ian Rogers Update & The Hagans Case Files
Today, we bring you critical new developments in two deeply troubling cases. We walk through the latest updates in the Ian Rogers case, including the discovery of his missing truck and the circumstances surrounding where and how it was found. W...
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Episode 32
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26:05
Episode 31 - Behind the Evidence: Case Updates & Uncovered Work
In this special episode, we pull back the curtain on four cases that continue to shape our investigative work: Jody Kilgore, Ian Rogers, Michael John Olson, and Jonathan Hagans. We walk listeners through the newest updates, the leads we’ve foll...
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Episode 31
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42:32
Episode 30 - What Remains: The Hagans Siblings on Love, Loss, and the Night Jonathan Disappeared
When Jonathan Hagans vanished, the world kept moving, but for Susan Dempsey and Joe Hagans, time stood still. Now, five decades later, they open up about what they remember from that night, how it changed their family, and the quiet strength it...
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Episode 30
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21:41
Episode 29 - Lessons from The Laney Gwinner Effect
Author and teacher Randy Hubbard joins us to talk about his book The Laney Gwinner Effect, a deep look into a tragic case that continues to resonate decades later. But Hubbard didn’t stop at writing; he turned the lessons of the case i...
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Episode 29
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33:31
Episode 28 - HALLOWEEN BONUS - The Many Lives of James Hicks: Murder, Manipulation, and Mystery
James Hicks’ story is one of deception, control, and calculated violence. Convicted of murdering two women and suspected in more disappearances, Hicks’ chilling crimes span decades, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. In this deep-dive pod...
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Episode 28
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33:00
Episode 27 - The Space Between Words: Jack Fox and the Michael John Olson Story
In this episode, Jack Fox from Never a Truer Word joins us to examine how perspective (the speaker’s viewpoint, context, and intent) can alter the way we interpret statements revealed in the most recent FOIA release related to the Mich...
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Episode 27
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59:01
Episode 26 - The Disappearance of Jonathan Hagans: A Brother’s Story
In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, Michael and Alyssa review the disappearance of Jonathan Hagans, a case that continues to haunt both family and the community.We sit down with Joel Hagans, Jonathan’s brother, for...
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Episode 26
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30:24
Episode 25 - The Michael John Olson Case: Secrets Unlocked Through FOIA
Decades after Michael John Olson vanished, the truth was thought to be buried with time, until now. Newly released documents from a Freedom of Information Act request reveal details that were never meant to see daylight. In this episode of ...
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Episode 25
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31:07
Episode 24 - Interview with Meaghan Good, The Charley Project
In this episode, we sit down with Meaghan Good, founder of The Charley Project, a vital online resource dedicated to cataloging missing persons cases across the United States. Meaghan shares the mission behind the project, how i...
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Episode 24
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24:21
Episode 23 - Interview with Jeni Decker, Host of Down and Away, Missing Person Case of Michael John Olson
Jeni Decker, host of the podcast Down and Away, discusses her journey into podcasting, focusing on unsolved homicide and missing persons cases. She shares insights into the disappearance of Michael John Olson, highlighting the complexities and ...
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Episode 23
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44:32
Episode 22 - Interview with Michael's Family, Missing Person Case of Michael John Olson
This episode of the Tragedy Podcast delves into the mysterious disappearance of Michael John Olson, featuring insights from his family members. They recount the events leading up to his disappearance, the challenges faced during the search effo...
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Episode 22
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32:40
Episode 21 - Interview with Paige Nienaber - Michael John Olson, Missing Person Case
In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, hosts Alyssa and Michael investigate the haunting disappearance of Michael John Olson, who vanished from West Palm Beach, Florida, in December 1979. They are joined by Paige Nienaber, a driving ...
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Episode 21
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40:17
Episode 20 - BONUS! Listener questions on the Jody Kilgore and Ian Rogers cases
In this episode of the Tragedy, Alyssa and Michael delve into the complexities surrounding the cases of Jody Kilgore and Ian Rogers. They discuss the importance of community support, the challenges of evidence collection, and the role of listen...
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Episode 20
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27:12
Episode 19 - Sunshine State Sonar and the Missing Person Case of Michael John Olson
Today, we begin an exciting collaboration with Sunshine State Sonar to dive into one of their most compelling cold cases: the disappearance of Michael John Olson. In 1979, Olson vanished from West Palm Beach, Florida, and more than 40 years lat...
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Episode 19
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35:28
Episode 18 - An evening with Mike Helms and his first-hand experience protecting Ted Bundy
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Helms, a former deputy with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office who served during the investigation and trial of Ted Bundy for the Florida State and Lake City murders. Helms was part of the security team assi...
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Episode 18
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26:21
Episode 17 - Listener's Round Table covering the Ian Rogers Case
Welcome to our first roundtable discussion. In this episode, we sit down with five of our listeners to hear their perspectives, answer their questions, and explore some of the theories they’ve developed after following the case.
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Episode 17
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55:01
Episode 16 - Jody Kilgore's Birthday Celebration
Today, we provide a quick update on the Ian Rogers case as well as focus our efforts on getting as much participation as possible for Jody Kilgore's birthday celebration. Listen to Cyndi, Jody's sister, talk about where the event is being held ...
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Episode 16
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16:28
Episode 15 - Meeting with IRIS - Murder of Jody Kilgore
On today's very special podcast, we meet with Kathy Decker and Douglas MacGregor. They belong to an organization named IRIS that offers specialty investigative services to law enforcement. We get their take on what they do and how they could pr...
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Episode 15
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43:23
Episode 14 - Theories about the disappearance of Ian Rogers
This is our last episode in the Ian Rogers series. Here we discuss our theories and final thoughts as well as meet with Teresa, Ian's mom one last time.
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Episode 14
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29:24
Episode 13 - Interview with Depths of History - Ian Rogers Missing Person Case
We speak with Britain Lockhart, the owner of Depths of History. He walks us through the mission of his organization, the type of work he engages in and his role in the search for Ian Rogers. *** Depths of History YouTube Channel - https://www.y...
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26:29
Episode 12 - Interview with North Florida Diving Services - Ian Rogers Missing Person Case
Meet Justin Hembrock. He is the owner of North Florida Diving Services. Justin shares with us his efforts so far on the Ian Rogers case, an overview of what his company can offer, and the need for more information to help bring Ian home.
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Episode 12
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25:02
Episode 11 - Conversations with Joe Webster and Dan Ellis - Ian Rogers Missing Person Case
We had the privilege to speak with Joe Webster, the owner of Spartan Exteriors and Dan Ellis, one of his best friends that also worked for Joe. They provide some interesting details about their relationship with Ian and about the day Ian disapp...
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Episode 11
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14:05
Episode 10 - Interview with Sunshine State Sonar - Ian Rogers Missing Person Case
We had the unique opportunity to meet with Shelly McKinney, a member of Sunshine State Sonar. She shares with us the details of the organization and the work that was put into searching for Ian Rogers.
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Episode 10
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