(Note: This blog post is a continuation of the previous blog entry #56. The Day Cheryll Disappeared). Having talked about the day Cheryll disappeared and the desperate searching that ensued, I wanted to learn what I could about the Spegal family's thoughts on what had … Continue reading 57. It Is Time
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Just the Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast
Just the Tip-Sters is a true crime podcast that I recently discovered where the host, Melissa Morgan (a Kentucky native herself), and her producer/husband, Mark, brought attention to a few local unsolved, cold cases: the brutal murders of the Stephensons in Boone County, Kentucky, the … Continue reading Just the Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast
56. The Day Cheryll Disappeared
(Note: This blog post is a continuation from the last blog entry number 55, Work Together and Keep Talking). And soon enough, as we settled into our seats at an outdoor dining table, the sun was shining brightly overhead. It truly felt as though Cheryll … Continue reading 56. The Day Cheryll Disappeared
55. Work Together and Keep Talking
"I plan on being in Cincinnati in September....if you would like to get together and talk." This brief sentence appeared in an email sent to me by Cheryll's oldest brother, Mike, (he went by Mickey when he was younger), as we had been exchanging emails … Continue reading 55. Work Together and Keep Talking
54. October 19th. Again.
An open letter to a girl I have never met. Dear Cheryll, As I type this letter to you, I'm gazing out my window, noticing how the autumn leaves seem to be shining more brightly this year. The array of colors adorning the trees are … Continue reading 54. October 19th. Again.
53. “I Wasn’t Alone”
Cheryl Segal. One evening, I found myself slowly typing the name of another local murder victim in a Google search bar. I had decided to take a deeper dive into the horrific story of a girl who shared a name-- and a fate-- very similar … Continue reading 53. “I Wasn’t Alone”
Podcast: 10-41 with Todd McComas
I am so excited to share that I was a guest on a true crime podcast called 10-41 with Todd McComas where I was able to discuss Cheryll's story and give some updates about the case! The host, Todd, is a retired police detective who … Continue reading Podcast: 10-41 with Todd McComas
52. “He Was Right There”
"I have been following this story for while, but have hesitated to reach out. I don't know if the information I have to share is relevant, or helpful, but I feel the need to share it if you want to discuss." This message appeared in … Continue reading 52. “He Was Right There”
50. “GREAT NEWS!!”
Here we are at the 50th blog entry on the path of telling Cheryll's story and naming her killer. And as her story continues to be shared and people read about the investigation and possible suspects and theories, I often get asked what I think … Continue reading 50. “GREAT NEWS!!”
49. The Convicted Killer
This blog entry briefly describes a horrific murder. The content may be disturbing to some readers. One day a new message appeared in my inbox. "Have you ever heard of Raymond Clutter? He is in prison for killing a woman with a knife and I … Continue reading 49. The Convicted Killer