Crimes & Closets

Sarah Sweeney was a 39 year old podiatrist living with her fire captain boyfriend in St. Louis, Missouri. In January of 2024 she was found dead in their home from a lethal drug overdose. Her death caused the media, law enforcement, and family members to speculate on the death of Grace Holland, Sarah's boyfriend's ex-fiance. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss Sarah and Grace's lives and their tragic deaths. *If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence you are not alone and you deserve to be safe. Please call 1 (800) 799 – 7233 Sources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/legg-calve-perthes-disease [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/legg-calve-perthes-disease] https://www.salemfh.com/obituaries/Sarah-Kathleen-Sweeney?obId=30422024 [https://www.salemfh.com/obituaries/Sarah-Kathleen-Sweeney?obId=30422024] https://nypost.com/2024/03/06/us-news/missouri-doc-found-dead-by-murderer-fiance-died-from-overdose/ [https://nypost.com/2024/03/06/us-news/missouri-doc-found-dead-by-murderer-fiance-died-from-overdose/] https://nypost.com/2024/01/31/news/missouri-doc-feared-murderer-fiance-robert-daus-before-death/ [https://nypost.com/2024/01/31/news/missouri-doc-feared-murderer-fiance-robert-daus-before-death/] https://www.foxnews.com/us/doctors-ex-employer-sought-subpoena-firefighter-boyfriend-before-she-died-his-house-court-docs [https://www.foxnews.com/us/doctors-ex-employer-sought-subpoena-firefighter-boyfriend-before-she-died-his-house-court-docs] https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-firefighters-doctor-girlfriend-died-multiple-drug-intoxication-manner-undetermined [https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-firefighters-doctor-girlfriend-died-multiple-drug-intoxication-manner-undetermined] https://www.hngn.com/articles/256266/20240125/sarah-sweeneys-death-missouri-firefighters-claim-contradicts-autopsy-incident-happened-years-after-ex-lover-died-in-same-residence.htm [https://www.hngn.com/articles/256266/20240125/sarah-sweeneys-death-missouri-firefighters-claim-contradicts-autopsy-incident-happened-years-after-ex-lover-died-in-same-residence.htm] https://www.the-sun.com/news/10137083/sarah-sweeney-grace-holland-dead-fire-chief/ [https://www.the-sun.com/news/10137083/sarah-sweeney-grace-holland-dead-fire-chief/] https://www.crimescoop.org/news/grace-holland-supported-her-fire-captain-fianc-her-violent-death-under-allegedly-suspicious-circumstances-has-put-the-focus-on-the-captain [https://www.crimescoop.org/news/grace-holland-supported-her-fire-captain-fianc-her-violent-death-under-allegedly-suspicious-circumstances-has-put-the-focus-on-the-captain] https://www.facebook.com/donate/628474724440597/ [https://www.facebook.com/donate/628474724440597/] https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12998871/Missouri-fire-chief-mysteriously-doctor-fianc-e-39-dead-house-sued-previous-fianc-es-family-claim-killed-mentally-physically-abused-shot-head.html [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12998871/Missouri-fire-chief-mysteriously-doctor-fianc-e-39-dead-house-sued-previous-fianc-es-family-claim-killed-mentally-physically-abused-shot-head.html] https://www.the-sun.com/news/10176823/firefighter-robert-daus-911-call-dead/ [https://www.the-sun.com/news/10176823/firefighter-robert-daus-911-call-dead/] https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-firefighters-fiancee-autopsy-reveals-suspicious-scenario-experts-say https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberty-artworks/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberty-artworks/] https://www.facebook.com/libertyartworks?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=PhWc9nUblb5Tnmd8&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19rQraVgRd%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr# [https://www.facebook.com/libertyartworks?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=PhWc9nUblb5Tnmd8&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19rQraVgRd%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#]

Linda Trinh was a 21-year-old student at Johns Hopkins University. She was a bright young lady who had quite the future ahead of her. She wanted to research cures for diseases and based on the work she had done, she would have been an asset to the profession. Join us as we discuss the murder of such a shining star. Sources: https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2005/31jan05/31trinh.html [https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2005/31jan05/31trinh.html] https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16530687 [https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16530687] https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2007/01/donta-allen-sentenced-to-life-for-trinh-murder-86668/ [https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2007/01/donta-allen-sentenced-to-life-for-trinh-murder-86668/] https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/01/26/police-believe-victim-knew-her-attacker/d7baeee2-7b88-4ec5-9501-2e971b1bad23/ [https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/01/26/police-believe-victim-knew-her-attacker/d7baeee2-7b88-4ec5-9501-2e971b1bad23/] https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2005/03/arrest-made-in-trinh-case-61575 [https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2005/03/arrest-made-in-trinh-case-61575] https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/mar/23/20050323-095814-3280r/ [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/mar/23/20050323-095814-3280r/] https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/03/24/dna-leads-to-arrest-in-slaying/a6dcdc40-2fcc-459d-a61a-b966bb9310dc/ [https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/03/24/dna-leads-to-arrest-in-slaying/a6dcdc40-2fcc-459d-a61a-b966bb9310dc/] https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2006/27nov06/27guilty.html [https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2006/27nov06/27guilty.html] https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2007/16jan07/16briefs.html [https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2007/16jan07/16briefs.html] https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2007/16jan07/16briefs.html [https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2007/16jan07/16briefs.html] https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/jan/8/20070108-111421-9865r/ [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/jan/8/20070108-111421-9865r/] https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/01/30/brilliant-student-mourned/0905d837-e508-4a92-ae5b-96c3d672b728/ [https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/01/30/brilliant-student-mourned/0905d837-e508-4a92-ae5b-96c3d672b728/]

In January 2008, Kadie Major was a 26 year old mom to 10 month old River Lynn and pregnant with a son she planned to name Aidan Robert. On a cold night, Kadie and River went missing. They were later found nearby to train tracks. Their deaths were ruled a tragic Murder-Suicide. However, the story about their last moments alive just doesn't seem to add up to Kadie’s family. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the case of Kadie and her babies.  *If you have any information about the deaths of Kadie, River, and Aidan Major please contact the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office at 1-843-719-7700 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-843-554-1111. There is a $25,000 reward for information. Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24456312/kadie-lee-major [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24456312/kadie-lee-major] https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24456332/river_lynn_major [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24456332/river_lynn_major] https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72075754/aadon_robert_major [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72075754/aadon_robert_major] https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-aaron-major-now/ [https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-aaron-major-now/] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/case-reopened-into-mysterious-deaths-of-s-c-woman-kadie-major-and-daughter-after-48-hours-investigation/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/case-reopened-into-mysterious-deaths-of-s-c-woman-kadie-major-and-daughter-after-48-hours-investigation/] https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fatal-crossing/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fatal-crossing/] https://kadieandherbabies.com/ [https://kadieandherbabies.com/] https://www.facebook.com/Victoriahall65/ [https://www.facebook.com/Victoriahall65/]

Between 2016-2017, five young lives were tragically lost to suicide at Truman State University and its surrounding community. A chilling connection? All five deaths had ties to the same fraternity, Alpha Kappa Lambda. Legal battles have ensued, but the truth remains elusive. What do you think—tragedy or something darker? ⚠️ Need help? Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HOME to 741741. Sources: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/19/a-mysterious-suicide-cluster [https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/19/a-mysterious-suicide-cluster] https://www.schrader.com/obituary/4778450 [https://www.schrader.com/obituary/4778450] https://www.playlerimermillard.com/obituaries/4094054 [https://www.playlerimermillard.com/obituaries/4094054] https://commonreader.wustl.edu/c/talking-suicide-blues/ [https://commonreader.wustl.edu/c/talking-suicide-blues/] https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/glenna-haught-obituary?pid=186019308 [https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/glenna-haught-obituary?pid=186019308] https://www.baue.com/obituaries/joshua-michael-thomas [https://www.baue.com/obituaries/joshua-michael-thomas] https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gladstone-mo/alexander-mullins-7042322 [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gladstone-mo/alexander-mullins-7042322] https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/mom-settles-with-fraternity-over-truman-state-suicide-cluster-claims-41150270 [https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/mom-settles-with-fraternity-over-truman-state-suicide-cluster-claims-41150270] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/truman-state-university-suicides-lawsuit-alpha-kappa-lambda-brother-accused-encouraging-suicides/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/truman-state-university-suicides-lawsuit-alpha-kappa-lambda-brother-accused-encouraging-suicides/] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/missouri-fraternity-leader-encouraged-five-students-take-their-own-lives-n1038491 [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/missouri-fraternity-leader-encouraged-five-students-take-their-own-lives-n1038491] https://abcnews.go.com/US/parents-suicide-victims-sue-truman-state-alleging-student/story?id=64728805 [https://abcnews.go.com/US/parents-suicide-victims-sue-truman-state-alleging-student/story?id=64728805] https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article233350912.html [https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article233350912.html] https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/08/06/parents-call-fraternity-university-negligent-string-2016-17-suicides [https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/08/06/parents-call-fraternity-university-negligent-string-2016-17-suicides]

Maggie Daniels was a 31 one year old beloved teacher and school counselor in North Carolina. When friends and family didn’t hear from her they immediately sprung into action, and she was found brutally murdered in her apartment. DNA led investigators to a person who had made Maggie uncomfortable before and thankfully her family was able to get justice for her. Join us in the closet this week as we discussed the murder of Maggie Daniels. Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/270760177/margaret-elizabeth-daniels [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/270760177/margaret-elizabeth-daniels] https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/cleveland-oh/margaret-maggie-daniels-6033184 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maggie-daniels-sharmon-odom-neighbor-admits-killing-north-carolina-guidance-counselor/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maggie-daniels-sharmon-odom-neighbor-admits-killing-north-carolina-guidance-counselor/] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/surveillance-photo-shows-north-carolina-teacher-maggie-daniels-day-before-murder/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/surveillance-photo-shows-north-carolina-teacher-maggie-daniels-day-before-murder/] https://abcnews.go.com/US/strangled-counselor-fought-life-police-evidence/story?id=24828724 [https://abcnews.go.com/US/strangled-counselor-fought-life-police-evidence/story?id=24828724] https://heavy.com/news/2014/08/sharman-odom-arrested-maggie-daniels-murder-suspect-charged-rip-guidance-counselor-teacher-north-carolina/ [https://heavy.com/news/2014/08/sharman-odom-arrested-maggie-daniels-murder-suspect-charged-rip-guidance-counselor-teacher-north-carolina/] https://abcnews.go.com/US/relatives-heartbroken-north-carolina-school-counselors-murder/story?id=24843482 [https://abcnews.go.com/US/relatives-heartbroken-north-carolina-school-counselors-murder/story?id=24843482] https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/unsealed-search-warrants-give-details-to-maggie-daniels-murder/83-297978648 [https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/unsealed-search-warrants-give-details-to-maggie-daniels-murder/83-297978648] https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/new-warrants-describe-violent-scene-at-daniels-apartment/275-292886192 [https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/new-warrants-describe-violent-scene-at-daniels-apartment/275-292886192] https://www.wyff4.com/article/murder-suspects-mother-pleads-guilty-to-assaulting-reporters-photographer/8597166