I Want You To Know

Julie Murray - The Sister Left Searching

Some losses never end, and for the families of missing loved ones, the absence becomes something they carry every single day. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Julie Murray, sister of Maura Murray, whose disappearance in 2004 became one of the most discussed missing persons cases in America. But beyond the headlines, theories, and online speculation is a family that has spent more than two decades navigating uncertainty, grief, hope, and the impossible reality of not knowing what happened to someone they love. Julie shares who Maura was before she became a case file, the lasting impact of ambiguous loss, and what people often misunderstand about families living through unresolved tragedies. We discuss the rise of true crime culture, the responsibility that comes with telling these stories, and why empathy must remain at the center of every conversation. This episode is a deeply personal look at resilience, remembrance, and what it means to keep searching for answers while refusing to let a loved one's story be reduced to a mystery. Resources: Support Julie's campaign #engagewithempathy Find Julie on Instagram: @mysistermauramurray [https://www.instagram.com/mysistermauramurray/]  Connect with Julie: https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/ [https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/] Free confidential help is always available at victimconnect.org [http://victimconnect.org]   If you have been a victim of a crime and would like to share your story, please contact us at media@victimsofcrime.org [media@victimsofcrime.org]  — This podcast discusses real crimes and may include sensitive topics that could be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.

A Sister's Story: The Rocori HS Shooting Aftermath with Whitney Bartell

In this episode, a sister's grief becomes a powerful reminder of what is left behind long after the headlines fade. Whitney Bartell, whose brother Seth was killed following the 2003 Rocori High School shooting in Minnesota, shares about who Seth was beyond the tragedy, the dreams he never had the chance to pursue, and the lasting impact his loss has had on Whitney, her family, and an entire community. Whitney shares what it was like to grow up in the shadow of such a public tragedy, why siblings of victims are often overlooked in conversations about grief, and how trauma continues to resurface decades later in unexpected ways. Whitney speaks candidly about losing not only her brother, but also the childhood and future she imagined, while reflecting on the resilience, healing, and purpose she has found in becoming a voice for Seth. Resources: Free confidential help is always available at victimconnect.org [http://victimconnect.org]   If you have been a victim of a crime and would like to share your story, please contact us at media@victimsofcrime.org [media@victimsofcrime.org]  — This podcast discusses real crimes and may include sensitive topics that could be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.

Facing Drew Peterson with Norma Peterson

In this episode of I Want You To Know, we step into one of the most haunting and complex cases in recent memory, exploring the intertwined stories of Kathleen Savio and Stacey Peterson and the man at the center of it all. From a suspicious death initially ruled an accident to a disappearance that still has no answers, we unpack how control, manipulation, and public perception shaped the narrative and the investigation. We also examine the legal twists that made this case so significant, including the rare use of hearsay evidence and how it ultimately led to a conviction without ever finding one of the victims. But this episode goes far beyond headlines and courtroom drama. We sit down with Norma Peterson, who offers a deeply personal and rarely heard perspective as a member of the accused’s family. She shares what it was like to live in the shadow of suspicion, navigate the media frenzy, and grapple with the reality of what happened to the women she knew and loved. Through her story, we explore the lasting impact of domestic violence, the power of intuition, and the responsibility we all carry as consumers of true crime. This conversation challenges what we think we know and asks us to look closer at the human cost behind every case. You can help amplify the voices that deserve to be heard by continuing the conversation, supporting advocacy efforts, and staying informed. Be sure to follow I Want You To Know, leave a review, and join us in the next episode as we continue uncovering the stories that matter most. Resources: More information on Norma and Document the Abuse is available on their site: https://documenttheabuse.org/ [https://documenttheabuse.org/]  Free, confidential help is available to individuals impacted by crime at http://victimconnect.org [http://victimconnect.org] For more information about the National Center for Victims of Crime, visit our home page.    If you have been a victim of a crime and would like to share your story, please contact us at media@victimsofcrime.org [media@victimsofcrime.org]  — This podcast discusses real crimes and may include sensitive topics that could be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.

The Colonial Parkway Murders and the Questions That Still Remain with Bill Thomas

In this powerful episode of I Want You To Know, we examine the Colonial Parkway Murders through the eyes of someone who has lived the devastation for nearly four decades. Bill Thomas, brother of victim Kathy Thomas, shares not only the deeply personal story of Kathy and Rebecca Dowski, but also the painful questions that still remain about bias, investigative failures, media misrepresentation, and what justice looks like when a suspect dies before facing trial. This conversation explores how the legal and cultural realities of the 1980s may have shaped the case, how Kathy and Rebecca’s relationship was minimized in ways that may have impacted the investigation, and why the handling of victims’ stories matters as much as the pursuit of answers. We also dig into the broader crisis of unsolved murders in America, the ripple effects cold cases have on families for generations, and the responsibility of law enforcement, media, and even true crime creators to do better. Bill offers his perspective on advocacy, accountability, and why victims must remain at the center of these conversations. This is an episode that asks difficult questions, challenges assumptions, and invites listeners to think differently about justice, memory, and the stories we choose to tell. If you care about cold cases, victim advocacy, or the human side of true crime, this is a conversation you will not want to miss. To learn more about the National Center for Victims of Crime, head to victimsofcrime.org [http://victimsofcrime.org]. Free confidential help is always available at http://victimconnect.org/victimconnect.org [http://victimconnect.org]. Hear more of Bill's story and check out his podcast Mind Over Murder [https://mindovermurderpodcast.com/]. Resources: Listen to Mind Over Murder: https://mindovermurderpodcast.com [https://mindovermurderpodcast.com] National Center for Victims of Crime: victimsofcrime.org [http://victimsofcrime.org]  Free confidential help is always available at victimconnect.org [http://victimconnect.org]   If you have been a victim of a crime and would like to share your story, please contact us at media@victimsofcrime.org [media@victimsofcrime.org]  — This podcast discusses real crimes and may include sensitive topics that could be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.

Surviving Ted Bundy with Kathy Kleiner Rubin

This isn’t just another true crime story. It’s a powerful re-centering of the narrative we’ve been told for decades. In the pilot episode of I Want You To Know, we step into one of the most well-known cases in American history through a very different lens by focusing not on the perpetrator, but on survivor Kathy Kleiner Ruben. Through a deeply personal and unfiltered conversation, Kathy shares what it means to live through unimaginable violence, how she reclaimed her identity beyond that night in 1978, and why society needs to rethink the way we consume stories about crime. This episode challenges listeners to confront the uncomfortable truth about how victims are often overlooked, while asking what it really means to survive and be heard. We explore the lasting impact of trauma, the complexity of healing, and the power of storytelling as a path forward. Kathy opens up about her journey from victim to survivor, the misconceptions surrounding her attacker, and her mission to ensure that the lives and voices of victims are never lost or reduced to headlines.  This conversation sets the tone for this podcast’s mission: creating space for stories that deserve to be told, in the voices of those who lived them. Resources: Free confidential help is always available at victimconnect.org [http://victimconnect.org] Purchase your copy of Kathy’s Book, A Light in the Dark: Surviving More than Ted Bundy: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Dark-Surviving-More-Bundy/dp/1641608684 [https://www.amazon.com/Light-Dark-Surviving-More-Bundy/dp/1641608684]   If you have been a victim of a crime and would like to share your story, please contact us at media@victimsofcrime.org [media@victimsofcrime.org]  — This podcast discusses real crimes and may include sensitive topics that could be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.