An impromptu conversation about the recent murder of Sarah Everard and how it relates to violent crimes perpetrated by police in America. California True Crime discusses the issues that have been highlighted by this murder and connections to the Cara Knott case covered in an earlier episode, as well as some startling statistics on the rates of violence against women by police officers in uniform and some of the systemic issues that are in place that act as a roadblock to studying, and ultimately stopping these types of crimes. https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/sarah-everard-case-shows-society-s-rules-women-don-t-ncna1261298Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.comIf you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrimeTwitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime

It's that time again. In this episode we look back on some of the episodes that we have covered, talk about things happening in California, read some reviews, and we also answer some questions about ourselves that you might not know. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

Denise Lampe was 19 years old when she was murdered in 1976 at Serramonte Mall in Daly City, CA. With little evidence her case remained unsolved for decades. Once considered part of a series of murders called the Gypsy Hill Murders, everything changed when a small spot of DNA was found on her jacket. The man that DNA matched has a history of dangerous crimes and is awaiting trial. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.comIf you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrimeTwitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime

In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2013, a 911 call was made from the parking lot of the Westfield Mission Valley Mall in the greater San Diego area. When police arrived on the scene, they found one victim passed away, another in critical condition, and soon learn a third person is missing. Join us as we unravel this terrible tragedy as we talk about the The case of Carlo Mercado.

On Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1900, thousands of people flooded into San Francisco to watch the Big Game between Stanford and Cal Berkeley. But by the time the football game would end over 20 people will have died and hundreds more hurt in the largest disaster in American sport's history. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

According to legend in Ventura County lives a terrifying monster who roams the countryside preying on hikers and teens. This monster of myth is half man half goat and created in a mad scientist's secret government laboratory deep in the underground tunnel that lay beneath a bucolic dairy along a deserted country road deep in Ventura County. Meant to be a super soldier in World War II, this monstrous creation broke loose from his creators and has violently stalked humanity ever since. In this episode of California True Crime we talk about the myth of the Billiwhack Monster and the history of the man who supposedly created him.Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

On August 24, 1979, 8 year old Cannie Melinda Bullock was murdered in San Pablo, CA. Originally believing a neighbor may have committed the crime this case would go cold until the 1990's when DNA technology would match to a man in Colorado, named Joseph Cordova Jr. In this episode, Jessica shares the details of the crime, the hunt for the murderer and the trial. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

In August of 1991, the Ruggiero family traveled from San Pedro, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA to attend a friend’s wedding. After the wedding the unthinkable would happen when Marina Ruggiero was murdered in her hotel room. After 29 years, police are still looking for the truth in this unsolved case that has more questions than answers. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

On the evening of December 27, 1986, Cara Knott, a San Diego State university student who was studying to become a teacher, was leaving her boyfriend's house in Escondido around 9:00pm and driving to her parents house in El Cajon. She will never make it. Join us as we discuss this horrible tragedy from the southern part of California. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/Link to opening clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRclJ6ATObQ

On February 6, 1973, friends of 79 year old Ida Stine became worried when she didn’t answer her phone for two days. A neighbor in Capitola, CA would find her murdered and set off a search for a killer that would take a surprising turn. We cover the victim’s life, her murder, Santa Cruz in the 1970’s and the trial.Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/