In this episode of Murderous, Frederique and Brayden examine the tragic 2012 murder of Faith Hedgepeth, a promising Native American student at UNC Chapel Hill. They discuss the case’s many twists—initial suspicion on a violent ex-boyfriend, police missteps, and years of stalled investigation. The episode details key evidence, including DNA and a mysterious note, and how a DNA match from a later arrest finally led to a suspect.

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ABC News. (2016, September 26). Police release facial image they say could help identify murdered UNC student’s killer. https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-release-facial-image-identify-murdered-unc-students/story?id=42312443 

ABC News. (2016, September 27). Murdered UNC student’s final moments: What police say happened to Faith Hedgepeth. https://abcnews.go.com/US/murdered-unc-students-final-moments-police-happened-faith/story?id=42281581 

AbiNader, M. A., Graham, L. M., & Kafka, J. M. (2023). Examining Intimate Partner Violence-Related Fatalities: Past lessons and Future Directions Using U.S. National data. Journal of Family Violence, 38(6), 1243–1254. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-022-00487-2 

Bisesi, R. (2021, September 17). Timeline: Nearly a decade later, closure surfaces in Faith Hedgepeth murder. WRAL.com. https://www.wral.com/story/timeline-nearly-a-decade-later-closure-surfaces-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder/19880150/ 

Bridges, V. (2025, July 11). New filings in Faith Hedgepeth murder case claim roommate may have been present. Raleigh News & Observer. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article310166530.html 

Dulaney, C. (2012, October 25). On the last night of her life, an uncertain timeline for Faith Danielle Hedgepeth. On The Last Night of Her Life, an Uncertain Timeline for Faith Danielle Hedgepeth -. https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2012/10/on-last-night-an-uncertain-timeline 

Faith Hedgepeth case Files (Redacted). (n.d.). DocumentCloud. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1283962-hedgepeth-case-files/ 

Family of Faith Hedgepeth seeks answers to her murder 1 year later | ABC13 Houston | abc13.com. (2013, September 7). ABC13 Houston. https://abc13.com/archive/9239155/ 

Fox News. (2016, September 26). Tech company creates facial image to help ID UNC student’s killer. https://www.foxnews.com/us/tech-company-creates-facial-image-to-help-id-unc-students-killer

Home. (n.d.). https://www.haliwa-saponi.org/

Landry, Alyssa (March 1, 2016). "Chilling Voicemail in Hedgepeth Murder Case Made Public". Indian Country Media Network. Retrieved September 7, 2017.

Pulliam, T. (2022, January 26). Court documents reveal how investigators linked suspect in Faith Hedgepeth’s murder. ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. https://abc11.com/post/faith-hedgepeth-unc-student-murder-miguel-enrique-salguero-olivares-arrest/11505546/ 

Schultz, Mark (February 20, 2016). "Expert, police dispute voicemail in Faith Hedgepeth case". The News & Observer. Retrieved September 7, 2017. 

Southern Girl Crime Stories. (2021, September 30). 911 call when Faith Hedgepeth’s roommate found her [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOXY0LgH3yY 

True Crime News Staff. (2021, January 21). Crime Watch Daily investigates the murder of Faith Hedgepeth. True Crime News. https://truecrimenews.com/2016/02/16/crime-watch-daily-investigates-the-murder-of-faith-hedgepeth/ 

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, July 6). Killing of Faith Hedgepeth. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Faith_Hedgepeth#cite_note-ABC_News_story-1

In this week's episode of Murderous, Frederique and Brayden examine the tragic disappearance and murder of 15-year-old Sierra Lamar from Morgan Hill, California. They discuss the investigation, the conviction of Antolin Garcia-Torres based on strong DNA evidence, and the heartbreaking fact that Sierra’s body has never been found. The episode reflects on the challenges faced by Sierra’s family, the implausible defense claims, and the lasting pain of unanswered questions, all while honoring Sierra’s memory and the seriousness of the case.

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Al-Othman, H. (2017, February 7). Missing cheerleader Sierra LaMar, 15, was into drugs. Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4198824/Missing-cheerleader-Sierra-Lamar-15-drugs.html 

Area, N. B. (2017, May 10). Sierra LaMar: Timeline of kidnapping, arrest and murder trial. NBC Bay Area. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/sierra-lamar-timeline/1916138/

Chao, J. (2022, June 24). The Disappearance and Murder of Sierra Lamar - Lessons from History - Medium. Medium. https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-disappearance-and-murder-of-sierra-lamar-14eff18c1318

Cestone, V. (2017, May 2). KRON4. KRON4. https://www.kron4.com/news/timeline-disappearance-of-morgan-hill-teen-sierra-lamar/?ipid=promo-link-block1

In this week's episode, Frederique and Brayden examine the 2009 disappearance of 17-year-old Jodie Henrickson from Bowen Island, BC. They detail the chaotic party where Jodie was last seen with her ex-boyfriend, Gavin Arnott, who had a violent past and was the last person seen with her. The hosts discuss the investigation, family perspectives, and troubling behaviors in Jodie’s social circle. They explore theories about what happened, the challenges of searching the island, and the lasting pain for Jodie’s family.

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Boyd, N. (2024, April 26). Where’s Jodi Henrickson? Vancouver Magazine. https://www.vanmag.com/city/people/wheres-jodi-henrickson/

Cbc. (2024, November 28). Documentary crew meets with B.C. RCMP after claiming to find evidence in 2009 disappearance. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/homicide-team-jodi-henrickson-1.7395313

Johnson, W. (2024, June 26). Finding Jodi: Documentary shines new light on case of missing Squamish teen. Squamish Chief. https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/finding-jodi-documentary-shines-new-light-on-case-of-missing-squamish-teen-9137252

Smith, J. M., Fine, J. R., Romanowski, K. S., Sen, S., Palmieri, T. L., & Greenhalgh, D. G.

(2022). Suicide by self-inflicted burns – A persistent psychiatric problem. Burns, 49(4),

770–774. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2022.06.014

In this episode of Murderous, Frederique and Brayden cover the case of Wayne Clifford Boden, a Canadian serial killer active from 1969 to 1971. They discuss his brutal crimes against four women, the investigation that led to his arrest, and how forensic bite mark evidence was used for the first time in North America to convict him. The hosts also reflect on Boden’s background, his eventual capture, and the impact of his crimes, while highlighting the advances in forensic science his case inspired.

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Montreal, C. (n.d.). Vampire Killer Wayne Boden’s murderous legacy. Coolopolis. https://coolopolis.blogspot.com/2008/06/quiz-where-is-this-and-what-is-it.html

In this episode, Frederique and Brayden discuss the mysterious disappearance of Joan Lawrence, known as the "cat lady of Muskoka." They explore how Joan, an elderly woman, was exploited by her landlords and failed by the system meant to protect her.

The episode highlights the troubling pattern of neglect and exploitation faced by vulnerable seniors, and reflect on the broader issues of elder abuse and housing insecurity. Joan's story serves as a somber reminder of the importance of protecting those who are most at risk in our communities.

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Muskoka mystery. (2017, September 14). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/muskoka-mystery-missing-seniors/

Sherman, Z. (2018, March 2). Muskoka Mystery: Police suspected murder in the case of missing senior. The Walrus. https://thewalrus.ca/muskoka-mystery-police-suspected-murder-in-the-case-of-missing-senior/

Wikipedia contributors. (2024, July 4). Disappearance of Joan Lawrence. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Joan_Lawrence

In this week's episode, Frederique and Brayden discuss the heartbreaking case of Marissa Shen, a 13-year-old girl murdered in Burnaby, BC, in 2017. They detail the timeline of her disappearance, the community’s shock, and the complex investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of Ibrahim Ali. The episode examines the challenges faced by Marissa’s family during the trial, the controversial defense tactics, and the impact on the local community, all while honoring Marissa’s memory and emphasizing the importance of justice and compassion for victims.

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Brieanna Charlebois The Canadian Press. (2023, November 30). Court falls silent for two minutes in B.C. murder trial of Ibrahim Ali. thecanadianpressnews.ca. https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/bc/closing-arguments-to-begin-in-b-c-first-degree-murder-trial-of-ibrahim-ali/article_15503f49-990f-567d-8068-921a396738b0.html

Cbc. (2018, January 19). Marrisa Shen: A timeline of her disappearance. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/marrisa-shen-a-timeline-of-her-disappearance-1.4223360

Charlebois, B. (2024, January 16). B.C. police secretly took DNA from Kurdish community in tea cup sting to help solve murder: court recordings. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tea-cup-sting-ibrahim-ali-investigation-1.7084214

Hernandez, J. (2017, July 29). 'I feel numb': Marrisa Shen's brother speaks about her death. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/marrisa-shen-funeral-family-investigation-1.4227233

Judd, A. (2023, December 13). Father of teen victim in Ibrahim Ali trial arrested and released: Vancouver police. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/10164880/father-teen-victim-ibrahim-ali-arrested-court/

Lawyer in Ali murder trial says 13-year-old B.C. victim was not an ’innocent’. (2023, December 2). Vancouversun. https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/lawyer-in-ali-murder-trial-says-bc-victim-was-not-an-innocent

McIntyre, G. (2018, July 18). A year later, police still searching for killer of Burnaby teen Marrisa

Shen | vancouver sun. Vancouver Sun.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/a-year-later-police-still-searching-for-killer-of-burnaby-teen-marrisa-shen

Nassar, H. M. (2024, April 11). Ibrahim Ali’s appeal of murder conviction rejected by B.C. court. CityNews Vancouver. https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/04/11/ibrahim-ali-appeal-murder-rejected/

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, March 23). Murder of Marrisa Shen. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Marrisa_Shen

Richmond, Canada Weather History | Weather Underground. (n.d.). https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/ca/burnaby/CYVR/date/2017-7-18

Slepian, K. (2018, September 10). UPDATED: Man charged in 13-year-old B.C. girl’s killing. Vernon Morning Star. https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/police-to-announce-significant-developments-in-marrisa-shen-homicide-case-3284205

Vancouver, C. (2024, November 20). Marrisa Shen recorded on surveillance camera hours before her death. CTVNews. https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/marrisa-shen-recorded-on-surveillance-camera-hours-before-her-death/

In the first episode of Murderous, we delve into the tragic 1979 murder of 17-year-old Esther Gonzalez in Banning, California. They discuss the brutal crime, the initial investigation, and how advancements in forensic genetic genealogy eventually identified her killer, decades later. We explore the challenges faced by law enforcement, the ethical considerations of using DNA evidence, and the emotional impact on Esther's family.

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Brown, J. (2024, November 25). DNA confirms man who had passed polygraph test as suspected killer in 1979 cold case. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/24/us/esther-gonzalez-murder-dna/index.html

Goldberg, N. (2024, November 21). DNA shows man who found girl’s body in 1979 was actually her killer - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-20/cold-case-1979-murder-solved-riverside-county

Goldberg, N. (2024, November 20). He found a girl’s body in the snow in 1979. Nearly 50 years later, DNA shows he killed her. Yahoo News. https://www.yahoo.com/news/found-girls-body-snow-1979-214843417.html

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, March 5). Beaumont, California. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaumont,_California#Geography

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, March 29). Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Bittaker_and_Roy_Norris

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