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Episode 8-MURDER (x’s 2): The Murder of Janek Pietrzak & Quiana Jenkins-Pietrzak

December 16, 2019 by militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com

death penalty, janek pietrzak, marines, military murder, quiana jenkins, true crime, veterans

Episode 8 – The Newlywed Murders – Marines Killing Marines

In 2008, Marine Sergeant Janek Pawel Pietrzak and his beautiful wife, Quiana Jenkins, were living the dream. They had recently purchased a beautiful standalone house in French Valley, California, recently gotten married (8.8.08), and Jan had accepted a $30k bonus in exchange for reenlisting in the Marines. Life was good, but not for long.

In October 2008, after not showing up for work, a police officer was called to the Pietrzak’s house for a welfare check. Upon arrival, the front door was open, and the contents of a purse were in the entrance. Upon entering the home, the police immediately saw that Jan and Quiana had been brutally murdered in their living room. Expensive items were missing from the home, and racial slurs had been spray painted on the walls. Was this double murder propelled by greed or was it racially motivated. Jan was Polish-American and Quiana was black. The police and prosecutors said it was motivated by greed, while Jan and Quiana’s mother still believe the murders were motivated by race.

The investigation would be conducted by civilian investigators and Naval Criminal Investigators (NCIS). Everyone thought the perpetrator or perpetrators were probably connected to Camp Pendleton, California, since Quiana’s card had been used after her murder at an ATM card less than a half mile from Camp Pendleton.

After interviewing everyone who had worked with Sergeant Pietrzak when he was assigned at Camp Pendleton, ONE name kept coming up over and over again – Lance Corporal Tyrone Miller. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the twists, turns, and disturbing turn of events that lead to two innocent people losing their lives.

*Click the images to go directly to the location where I found them.

Jan & Quiana on their wedding date!

Police Picture of Jan & Quiana’s bedroom as it was discovered
after their murder.

Police Picture of the 3 distinct footprints discovered at the
crime scene.

Police Picture of the Mechanix glove found at Tyrone
Miller’s home, which matches the glove seen on the
surveillance video seen at the ATM machine.

Lance Corporal Tyrone Miller

(Left) Jan & Quiana
(Right) The 4 Marines responsible for the Pietrzak’s murder

Cox, John, & Miller were tried together in 2013.
Cox had his own jury.
John & Miller shared a jury.
(Left) Kevin Cox (Life Sentence)
(Middle) Emrys John (Shooter-Death Sentence)
(Right) Tyrone Miller (Mastermind-Death Sentence)

Kesaun Sykes – tried alone in 2014 – Sentenced to Death

Kesaun Sykes loveaprisoner.com letter can be found below, but here is what it says:

“Smile, Why? Because you will make me smile! Greetings, my name is Sean, and I am a kleptomaniac; but I swear I am taking something for it! During this difficult time in my life it would help to have a few friends to support me mentally. Since real friends are hard to find, I am hoping you would be interested in being a ray of sunshine that all of us need to endure those dark times. As you brighten my days with your presence, I will do my best to always make you smile, and encourage you in every way as our friendship grows. Now I am a former US Marine who spent 3 years on active duty; I am a diamond eyed Taurus with a pocket full of jokes; after earning both a GED and HS diploma I’m looking to pursue a BA Degree; these accomplishments have allowed me to travel around the US but now journey in the world has been halted, unless you would be willing to open up your world to me. My hobbies include: drawing/painting, writing, reading, music, crafting, sports, and learning how to enjoy every breath of life. Now you don’t have to be shy just grab a piece of paper, and let’s share a few laughs with a smile or two. Despite what the state of California would have you believe, I don’t bite, I tickle! Looking forward to you being a ray of sunshine in my life. Semper, Sean.”

Sykes Letter on Loveaprisoner.com

(Sykes letter continued)

Episode 8 – Resources:

CBS News Special Transcript: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/execution-style-slayings-of-marine-sergeant-wife-involved-torture-greed-double-lives/
CBS News: NCIS – The cases they can’t forget; Unbreakable, 19 Jun 2019, https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ncis-the-cases-they-cant-forget-unbreakable/ (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Miller, J., Court of Appeal of the State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, Sept 14, 2015, https://casetext.com/case/people-v-cox-381 (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Wikipedia Page, Murder of Jan Pawel & Quiana Jenkins Pietrzak, Sep 26, 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jan_Pawel_and_Quiana_Jenkins_Pietrzak (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Dillon, Nancy & Siemaszko, Corky, Daily News, “Confession in torture, slay of Brooklyn-raised Marine sergeant and wife.” Nov 7, 2008, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/confession-torture-slay-brooklyn-raised-marine-sergeant-wife-article-1.334255 (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0811/06/ijvm.01.html
Salazar, Carolyn, New York Post, “A Few ‘Bad’ Men.” Nov 7, 2008, https://nypost.com/2008/11/07/a-few-bad-men/ (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Dillon, Nancy & Siemaszko, Corky, Daily News, “Brutal Slay of Marine and his Wife Was Not Racially Motivated, Says Cop.” Nov 14, 2008, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/brutal-slay-marine-wife-not-racially-motivated-article-1.334654 (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Dillon, Nancy & Siemaszko, Corky, Daily News, “Grim Twist in Torture-Slay of Marine Sgt. Jan Pietrzak and Wife: Racial Epithets on Walls of Home.” Apr 3, 2009, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/grim-twist-torture-slay-marine-sgt-jan-pietrzak-wife-racial-epithets-walls-home-article-1.359457 (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Canada Free Press, “Anguished Marine Mom Turns to ‘President Obama’ for Help.” Nov 14, 2008, https://canadafreepress.com/article/anguished-marine-mom-turns-to-president-obama-for-help (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Siemaszko, Corky, Daily News, “White House Apologizes to Mom of Brooklyn Marine for Form-Letter Flap.” Jul 28, 2009, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/white-house-apologizes-mom-brooklyn-marine-form-letter-flap-article-1.400621 (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/new-york-daily-news/20090509/282668978307010
AP News, San Diego Union-Tribune, “Calif Murder Defendant Urinates in Courtroom.” Feb 1, 2011, https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-calif-murder-defendant-urinates-in-courtroom-2011feb01-story.html (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Avants, Maggie, Patch.com, “Statements of Marines Accused in Slayings to be Played in Court.” Apr 17, 2013, https://patch.com/california/temecula/statements-of-marines-accused-in-slayings-to-be-played-in-court (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Press-Enterprise, “French Valley: Jurors Split on Penalties for Ex-Marines.” Jun 20, 2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BktBF2qTI7o (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Press-Enterprise, “CRIME BLOTTER: Death Sentence for Former Marine Who Murdered Couple.” Jul 19, 2003, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rxbeyDo7g0 (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Burge, Sarah, Press-Enterprise, “FRENCH VALLEY: Death Verdicts for Two Ex-Marines Who Murdered Couple.” Jun 20, 2013, https://www.pe.com/2013/06/20/french-valley-death-verdicts-for-two-ex-marines-who-murdered-couple/amp/ (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
NPR.org, “Gov. Gavin Newsom Suspends Death Penalty in California.” Mar 12, 2019, https://www.npr.org/2019/03/12/702873258/gov-gavin-newsom-suspends-death-penalty-in-california (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Burge, Sarah, Press Enterprise, “FRENCH VALLEY: Mother of Murdered Marine Gives Tearful Testimony.” Jun 10, 2013, https://www.pe.com/2013/06/10/french-valley-mother-of-murdered-marine-gives-tearful-testimony/amp/ (last accessed on 15 Dec 19).
Love A Prisoner website: http://loveaprisoner.com/2017/09/kesaun-sykes/
Kesaun Sykes Letter: http://loveaprisoner.com/content/2017/09/Kesaun-Sykes_online-profile-1.jpg
Definition of Semper Fidelis: https://www.marines.com/who-we-are/our-values.html

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Episode 7-MURDER: The alleged “Wiccan” Murder

December 9, 2019 by militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com

Murder

2011, air force, japan, murder

EPISODE 7-MURDER: The alleged “Wiccan” Murder of Air Force TSgt Curtis Eccleston

In 2011, Air Force Technical Sergeant Curtis Eccleston was found murdered in his off-base apartment in Okinawa, Japan. But who wanted this soon to be father dead? Was he involved in the rising illegal activities of drug smugglers or was the murder a result of a wiccan spell gone wrong? Dig in with Margot as she discusses the 2012 murder case against Air Force Staff Sergeant Nicholas Cron and Brazilian national, Barbara Kiki Nicandakari.

After TSgt Eccleston was murdered, the Japanese authorities together with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) worked together to find the perpetrator. TSgt Eccleston left behind his wife. But his wife was nowhere to be found. Investigators feared the worst, so they made it a priority to find Barbara Kiki Nicandakari. A Security Forces member knew that Barbara and Air Force Staff Sergeant Nicolas Cron were good friends, so he immediately contacted Nick to come talk to the police. Nick arrived at the scene of the crime and disclosed that Barbara was house-sitting for a friend. The investigators found Barbara and told her about her husband and she showed little emotion. She informed investigations that (1) Curtis was involved in some drug dealing and (2) he was physically abusive to her in the past.

AFOSI brought in the Navy Criminal Investigators (NCIS) since NCIS is the expert agency in the drug scene in Japan. NCIS quickly realized that this was not a drug-related crime. It is discovered that Barbara and Nick were having an affair and the investigators took a closer look at Nick. Nick had already given a lengthy statement and provided investigators with his cell phone, a computer, and they checked his car.

When investigators brought in Nick for further questioning he began to change his story. Eventually he told a chilling tale of adultery and murder plotting. Listen to Episode 7 of Military Murder as Margot digs deep into this case that resulted in an Air Force court-martial and a Japanese criminal trial.

*All of the images are from the CBS special. Please click the image to be taken directly to the picture’s source.*

TSgt Curtis Eccleston when he first joined the Air Force

TSgt Eccleston

Barbara Kiki Nicandakari & Curtis Eccleston

SSgt Nicolas Cron & Kiki Nicandakari

A picture of the crime scene from the street

Episode 7 Resources:

Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, United States v. Cron, 27 June 2014, https://afcca.law.af.mil/content/afcca_opinions/cp/cron-38138.pub.pdf (last accessed on 14 August 2019)
Goldfarb, Matt, “NCIS; The Enemy Within — Investigation of Airman’s Brutal Murder in Japan Uncovers Deception, Fraud, and Witchcraft.” 20 June 2019, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ncis-osi-investigation-of-airmans-brutal-murder-in-japan-uncovers-deception-fraud-and-witchcraft/ (last accessed on 14 August 2019)
Tritten, Travis, Stars and Stripes, “Kadena Airman Gets Life Without Parole For Killing Girlfriend’s Husband.” 9 February 2012, https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/okinawa/kadena-airman-gets-life-without-parole-for-killing-girlfriend-s-husband-1.168082 (last accessed on 14 August 2019).
18^th Wing Public Affairs, Kadena Air Base, “Kadena Airman Sentenced to Life Without Parole.” 10 February 2012, https://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/417917/kadena-airman-sentenced-to-life-without-parole/ (last accessed on 14 August 2019).
Tritten, Travis, & Sumida, Chiyomi, Stars and Stripes, “Woman Gets 20 Years’ Hard Labor For Role in AF Husband’s Murder.” 27 April 2012, https://www.stripes.com/news/woman-gets-20-years-hard-labor-for-role-in-af-husband-s-murder-1.175693?localLinksEnabled=false (last accessed on 14 August 2019).
Rice, Sarah, “Devil Raiders Honor Fallen Comrades.” 17 May 2019, https://www.dvidshub.net/news/323962/devil-raiders-honor-fallen-comrades (last accessed on 14 August 2019).
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/curtis-eccleston-obituary?pid=148497079&page=3
https://www.1stmaw.marines.mil/Portals/65/Docs/MACG18/Newcomers/Okinawa%20Information.pdf

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Episode 6-MURDER or SELF-DEFENSE? Two Love Triangles, Two Dead Husbands, Who Pays For Their Death?

December 2, 2019 by militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com

Murder, Self-Defense

anderson lopes, andrew jenkins, dylan poston, jeffery mills, love triangle, murder, self-defense, UK

Episode 6-MURDER or SELF-DEFENSE? Two Love Triangles, Two Dead Husbands, Who Pays For Their Death?

The first case centers on a love triangle in the UK. At the heart of the case, and the reason this case is an episode on Military Murder Podcast is that 53-year old Jeffery Mills is a British Army Veteran. He began a 2-year affair with his best friend’s wife, Louise Jenkins. His best friend was Andrew Jenkins and he and Louise had been married for 7 years. Andrew and Jeffery had been friends for 10 years. In early March 2019, Jeffery and Louise were outed when they were seen checking into their hotel room by one of Jeffery’s wife’s friends. Jeffery and his wife, Jayne Mills, were married for over 34-years. Jayne confronted Louise. Louise was terrified what would happen when her husband found out about the affair. But she pulled the bandaid and told Andrew about the 2-year affair. Andrew did not take it lightly and for the following two weeks, Andrew terrorized the Mills’ family. He even called Jeffery and threatened to kill both Jeffery and his son. Jeffery armed himself with an illegal gun (as guns are banned in the UK).

On Sunday, March 17, 2019, Andrew told Louise he was going to the hardware store, but instead he made his way to Maidstone, where Jeffery lived. Andrew knocked on the door, Jayne answered. Andrew was armed with a knife and kept shouting that he wanted to talk to Jeffery and he wanted to kill him. Jeffery hid in the room as Jayne tried to get Andrew to leave. Jeffery armed himself with a handgun, as his heart kept pounding and his hands got sweaty. All of a sudden, Jayne attempted to close the front door on Andrew, and he stepped inside, all while Jayne was screaming. Jeffery opened the bedroom door, and there in front of him was Andrew. Jeffery pulled the trigger once, hitting Andrew in the chest. Andrew stumbled out the front door and threw the knife, before collapsing to the ground. Andrew was pronounced dead later that same day. Jeffery was arrested and charged with murder and various other weapons offenses.

Listen to Episode 6, to learn what happened at trial and how the jury decided Jeffery’s fate. I was unable to find any pictures of Andrew Jenkins, which is why I did not include any pictures of the victim in this blog post.

British Army Veteran, Jeffery Mills

Jeffery Mills

The second case centers on a U.S. Navy love triangle out of El Cajon, California. At the heart of the case is Anderson Lopes and his estranged wife, Michelle Tsethlikai. Anderson was active duty Navy and Michelle had recently separated from the Navy in February 2018. Anderson and Michelle were estranged, but they shared one 2-year old son. They decided that they would continue to live in the same condo, although they were no longer together. Anderson maintained the master bedroom as his own, while Michelle slept on the couch. At the time of this story, Michelle was seeing a different Navy Sailor, Dylan Poston.

On March 6, 2018, Anderson was scheduled to work the night shift. Michelle invited her boyfriend, Dylan, over to the condo. Around 10pm, Anderson arrived home from work early and he walked into his bedroom to find his estranged wife and her boyfriend sleeping in his bed. He became upset and began to assault Dylan with his fists. Dylan did as Anderson asked, as he went downstairs to get ready to leave. Anderson and Michelle stayed upstairs, arguing. Eventually, all three parties were in the living room and words were exchanged. Anderson left and returned with a metal pipe and began assaulting Dylan. Dylan defended himself with a pocket knife he had on his person. During the fight, Michelle got involved and the fight resulted in one of the parties being killed.

Listen to Episode 6 to find out who dies and whether the person responsible for the death was convicted of murder or not.

Navy Sailor Anderson Lopes

(left) Dylan Poston, (right) Anderson Lopes

Episode Resources-Jeffery Mills Case:

Julia Roberts & Andy Robinson, Kent Live, “Maidstone ex-soldier cleared of murder after shooting love rival dead.” 13 September 2019, https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/maidstone-ex-soldier-cleared-murder-3314880 (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Middleton, Lucy, Metro, “Ex-soldier shot best friend after having affair with his wife.” 15 September 2019, https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/15/ex-soldier-shot-best-friend-dead-affair-wife-10745195/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Jacobs, Luke, Kent Live, “Jeffrey Mills charged with murder of man found shot dead in Maidstone.” 19 March 2019, https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/police-charge-jeffery-mills-murder-2660604 (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Downs Mail, “MURDER TRIAL: Jeffrey Mills ‘had two-year affair’ with dead man’s wife – details.” 3 September 2019, https://www.downsmail.co.uk/news_sport/News/MURDER_TRIAL_Jeffery_Mills_had_two_year_affair_with_dead_mans_wife_-_details/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Hooper, Paul, Pressreader, “Husband shot dead after friend’s affair with wife.” 5 September 2019, https://www.pressreader.com/uk/kent-messenger-maidstone/20190905/281732681166693 (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Hooper, Paul, Pressreader, “Murder accused feared for his life fronted by rival.” 12 September 2019, https://www.pressreader.com/uk/kent-messenger-maidstone/20190912/281663961704338 (last accessed on 8 Oct 19). (Accused testimony)
Kent Live News, “Woman at centre of love triangle gives evidence after husband shot in Cambridge Crescent, Maidstone.” 6 September 2019, https://kentlivenews.com/woman-at-centre-of-love-triangle-gives-evidence-after-husband-shot-in-cambridge-crescent-maidstone/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Downs Mail, “Jailed: Jeffrey Mills goes to prison for firearms after being cleared of murder.” 12 September 2019, https://www.downsmail.co.uk/news_sport/News/JAILED_Jeffery_Mills_goes_to_prison_for_firearms_after_being_cleared_of_murder/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Downs Mail, “NOT GUILTY: Jeffery Mills cleared of murder and manslaughter – details.” 12 September 2019, https://www.downsmail.co.uk/news_sport/News/NOT_GUILTY_Jeffery_Mills_cleared_of_MURDER_and_MANSLAUGHTER_-_details/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Downs Mail, “Shepway Murder: ‘I only met my husband’s killer for sex’ – widow’s claim.” 5 September 2019, https://www.downsmail.co.uk/news_sport/News/SHEPWAY_MURDER_I_only_met_my_husbands_killer_for_sex_-_widows_claim/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Downs Mail, “Shepway Murder: ‘Killer and wife lived in terror’ for two weeks before shooting.” 4 September 2019, https://www.downsmail.co.uk/news_sport/News/SHEPWAY_MURDER_Killer_and_wife_lived_in_terror_for_two_weeks_before_shooting/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
BBC News, “Maidstone man who shot friend dead cleared of murder.” 12 September 2019, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-49678273 (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
News ITN, “Andrew Jenkins’ family respond as Jeffery Mills cleared of murder after Maidstone shooting, 12 September 2019, https://newsitn.com/andrew-jenkins-family-respond-as-jeffery-mills-cleared-of-murder-after-maidstone-shooting/ (last accessed 8 Oct 19).
Simple News, “Ex-soldier shot best friend dead after having affair with his wife.” 15 September 2019, https://simplenews.co.uk/uk/ex-soldier-shot-best-friend-dead-after-having-affair-with-his-wife/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
BBC News, “Knife Crime: ASDA to Remove Single Kitchen Knives From Sale.” 9 March 2019, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-47507937 (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Cummings, William, USA Today, “After Murder Rate Passes NYC, London Mayor Sadiq Khan Calls for Sharper Knife Control.” 9 April 2018, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/04/09/london-mayor-knife-control/500328002/ (last accessed on 10 Oct 19).

Episode Resources-Dylan Poston Case:

Simkins, J.D., Navy Times, “San Diego’s sailor’s fatal stabbing was the grib conclusion of a Navy love triangle.” 22 August 2018, https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/08/22/san-diego-sailors-fatal-stabbing-was-the-grim-conclusion-of-a-navy-love-triangle/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Fox 5 San Diego, “Verdict reached in Navy love-triangle stabbing.” 6 August 2019, https://fox5sandiego.com/2019/08/06/verdict-reached-in-navy-love-triangle-stabbing/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
Fox 5 San Diego, “Navy love triangle murder suspect appears in court.” 24 July 2019, https://fox5sandiego.com/2019/07/24/navy-love-triangle-murder-suspect-appears-in-court/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
com, “Sailor acquitted of murdering sailor who caught him in bed with his wife.” 7 August 2019, https://popularmilitary.com/sailor-acquitted-of-murdering-sailor-who-caught-him-in-bed-with-his-wife/ (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
NBC San Diego, “Love Triangle at Center of Navy Man’s Stabbing at El Cajon Condo.” 22 August 2018, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Navy-Sailors-Wife-Says-Husband-Was-Stabbed-By-Man-She-Was-Seeing-in-Their-El-Cajon-Condo-491391181.html (last accessed 8 Oct 19).
Fox5 San Diego, “Verdict Reached in Navy Love-Triangle Stabbing.” 6 August 2019, https://fox5sandiego.com/2019/08/06/verdict-reached-in-navy-love-triangle-stabbing/ (last accessed 8 Oct 19).
Repard, Pauline, Military.com, “Navy Love-Triangle Murder Trial Opens in California.” 25 July 2019, https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/07/25/navy-love-triangle-murder-trial-opens-california.html (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).
NBC San Diego, “By the Numbers: School Shootings Since Columbine.” 19 April 2019, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/School-Shootings-Since-Columbine-508503771.html (last accessed on 8 Oct 19).

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Episode 5-MURDER: The Murder of Marine Corporal Justin Huff

November 25, 2019 by militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com

Murder

cooper jackson, disappearance, justin huff, marine, murder, navy

Ep5. MURDER: The Marine Catfish Murder – Who Killed Marine Corporal Justin Lee Huff?

In early 2006, Marine Justin Huff was on a temporary assignment at Dam Neck Naval Station in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Justin was a good Marine – tall, handsome, and very well liked by all those around him. Justin was a newlywed and he and his wife were expecting their first child in June that year. This is why it was strange when Justin failed to show up for class on January 2, 2006. It seemed as if he vanished in the night, leaving a half eaten pizza in his room, and leaving around 3am without a coat, never to be seen again. Investigator dug deep to find out what happened, but it was a group of keen eyed and fearless Marines who would break this missing persons case wide open! Once the investigators got a name – Petty Officer Cooper Jackson – they remained on his tail trying to figure out why two men who seemingly did not know each other would have crossed paths causing one to kill the other and then hide the murder. The investigators found their answer in the form of a twisted catfish game that went too far. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the case against Navy Petty Officer Cooper Jackson.

Justin Huff - who wanted this wonderful Marine dead? Corporal Justin Lee Huff, USMC
Pinterest Picture

Fun Loving Justin was loved by his wife and was expecting their first baby at the time of his disappearance.

Still Image of Justin leaving his room on a cold winter morning in Virginia.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Cooper Jackson
Convicted of murdering Justin over a catfishing story.

Justin’s Grave

Episode Resources:

US Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, U.S. v. Cooper Jackson, 9 October 2007, https://www.jag.navy.mil/courts/documents/archive/2007/JACKSON,%20C.%20200700255.UNPUB.pdf (last accessed on August 16, 2019).
Oxygen – “A Lie to Die For” and its corresponding article by Brittany Du Bois on Oxygen Crime Time, 29 July 2019, https://www.oxygen.com/a-lie-to-die-for/crime-time/justin-huff-marine-murdered-cooper-jackson-catfish-false-rape (last accessed on August 16, 2019).
CBS News – “48 Hours – NCIS: Deadly Lies,” June 19, 2018, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-ncis-catfishing-relationship-between-strangers-leads-to-murder-of-an-innocent-marine/ (last accessed on August 16, 2019).
Esquivel, Paloma, “Brought Together by Grief.” L.A. Times, September 8, 2008, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-sep-08-me-widow8-story.html (last accessed on 17 August 2019).
American Widow Project, http://americanwidowproject.org/ (last accessed on August 17, 2019).
American Widow Project Donation Link: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/112636
Floto, Patrick J., Lance Corporal, Pendleton Website, “Marine Remembered by Peers From All Walks of Life.” January 31, 2006, https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/536093/marine-remembered-by-peers-from-all-walks-of-life/ (last accessed on August 17, 2019).
Taps Rendition: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Members/Musicians/Brass/Trumpet-and-Cornet/#mccabe (last accessed on October 31, 2019).

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Episode 4-The Disappearance of 1Lt Nonnie Dotson

November 18, 2019 by militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com

Missing

air force, disappearance, missing, nonnie dotson, tony dotson

Episode 4 – Missing: What happened to 1Lt Nonnie Dotson?

In November 2006, Air Force 1Lt Nonnie Dotson was months away from separating from the Air Force. The week before Thanksgiving she flew from San Antonio, TX to Colorado, never to be seen again. She seemingly vanished into thin air, leaving behind her 16-month old baby girl. There have been zero leads from the moment of her disappearance, but Nonnie was surrounded by sketchy characters. Could someone be hiding a dark secret? Dig in with Margot as she discusses the disappearance of 1Lt Nonnie Dotson.

*Click the image to see source

*1Lt Nonnie Dotson – Mother, Daughter, Veteran

*This is a still shot from the 9News.com newscast from 8 May 17,
where Nonnie’s family is still looking for answers. Where is Nonnie?

*This is a still image from the 9News.com newscast from 8 May 17. In this still image,
Aimee (Nonnie’s Sister-In-Law) is crying and speaking about Nonnie, while Tony (Nonnie’s brother)
just stares into thin air with a blank look on his face (as discussed on Military Murder podcast, Episode 4).

*Credit: Denver Post, 27 Nov 07 (Colleen O’Connor-“Missing mom’s trail goes cold.”)
This is the image I spoke about on Episode 4, where Tony’s standing by the door and giving off a “creepy vibe.”

*Credit: CBS4 Denver, 20 Dec 13
Tony Dotson’s 2012 Mug Shot

Click link below to see the video referenced in the podcast episode:
9News Video from 2017

Episode Resources:

Rose, Corey, 9News.com, “’Something Happened To Her;’ Family Wants Answers 10 years After Single Mom’s Disappearance.” May 8, 2017, https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/something-happened-to-her-family-wants-answers-10-years-after-single-moms-disappearance/73-437111811 (last accessed on 8 Sep 19).
Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Cold Case Files, Nonnie Ann Dotson, https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=1721 (last accessed on 8 Sep 19).
Missing Veterans, February 19, 2015, http://www.missingveterans.com/2006/nonnie-ann-dotson/ (last accessed on 8 Sep 19).
Charley Project, Nonnie Dotson, April 19, 2016, http://charleyproject.org/case/nonnie-ann-dotson (last accessed on 8 Sep 19).
CBS4 Denver, “Convicted Rapist Accused of Trying to Have Victim Killed.” December 20, 2013, https://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/12/20/convicted-rapist-accused-of-trying-to-have-victim-killed/ (last accessed on 8 Sep 19).
CBS4 Denver, “Man Who Allegedly Tried to Have Rape Victim Killed Sentenced to 96 Years.” January 17, 2014, https://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/01/17/man-who-allegedly-tried-to-have-rape-victim-killed-sentenced-to-96-years/ (last accessed on 8 Sep 19).
Roberts, Michael, Westword, “Rapist Tony Dotson Guilty-In-Murder-For-Hire Bid Against Victim, And Sister Is Still Missing.” February 5, 2015, https://www.westword.com/news/rapist-tony-dotson-guilty-in-murder-for-hire-bid-against-victimand-sister-is-still-missing-6283026 (last accessed 8 Sep 19).
CBS4 Denver, “Man Who Tried to Have His Rape Victim Killed Gets Maximum Sentence.” April 20, 2015, https://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/20/man-who-tried-to-have-his-sex-assault-victim-killed-gets-maximum-sentence/ (last accessed on 8 Sep 19).
I_Luv_A_Charade, Unsolved Mysteries Subreddit, “What Happened to Air Force Nurse Nonnie Dotson?” https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/aptu49/what_happened_to_air_force_nurse_nonnie_dotson/ (last accessed on 9 Sep 19).
Paul, Jesse, Denver Post, “Denver Jury Convicts Rapist in Jailhouse Murder-For-Hire Plot.” February 4, 2015, https://www.denverpost.com/2015/02/04/denver-jury-convicts-rapist-in-jailhouse-murder-for-hire-plot/ (last accessed on 9 Sep 19).
Calhoun, Patricia, Westword, “Lance Hering, Marine who Faked Disappearance, Back in Trouble in Boulder.” August 14, 2012, https://www.westword.com/news/lance-hering-marine-who-faked-disappearance-back-in-trouble-in-boulder-5900612 (last accessed on 14 Sep 19).
Missleo3, “Nonnie Dotson, murdered by Tony Dotson? I think so…updated 2/15.” February 5, 2015, https://onthebadside.wordpress.com/2015/02/05/nonnie-dotson/ (last accessed on 9 Sep 19).
O’Connor, Colleen, Denver Post, “Missing mom’s trail goes cold.” November 27, 2007, https://www.denverpost.com/2007/11/27/missing-moms-trail-goes-cold/ (last accessed on 14 Sep 19).
Grace, Nancy, CNN Transcripts, “Air Force Nurse Missing.” February 8, 2011, http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1102/08/ng.02.html (last accessed on 14 Sep 19).
Air Force.mil website, November 28, 2006, https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/128921/wilford-hall-nurse-missing/ (last accessed on 8 Sep 19).
Naptime Nancy True Crime, Episode 4 Missing Veteran Nonnie Dotson, September 7, 2019, https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/naptime-nancy-true-crime-podcast/e/63755026 (last accessed on 12 Nov 19).
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Graves Disease, September 2017, https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/graves-disease (last accessed on 12 Nov 19).
A&E 60 Days In, https://www.aetv.com/shows/60-days-in (last accessed on 12 Nov 19).

Episode 3-MURDER (x’s 3): The Eastburn Family Murders & The 3 Trials of Timothy Hennis

November 11, 2019 by militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com

Murder

air force, army, children, court-martial, death penalty, eastburn family, murder, retirement, timothy hennis

Episode 3-MURDER (x’s 3): Is it possible to go from acquittal to Army retirement to military death row for the same crime?

In 1985, the family of Air Force Captain Gary Eastburn (his wife and two daughters) were found brutally murdered in their home in Fayetteville, NC. The young 21 month old daughter was spared her young life. After an eye witness pointed at Sergeant Timothy Hennis, active duty Army, as a suspect, he was quickly brought to justice by the state of North Carolina. But the Eastburn Family Murders (Kathryn, Kara, and Erin) case would be riddled with various errors that would ultimately lead to Tim’s acquittal. Tim returned to the Army to finish off his military career, and in 2004, he retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. The Eastburn case went cold, until 2005, when the case was reinvigorated by the cold case team. A DNA hit was made, but who was the perpetrator? This case will have you on the edge of your seat. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the case against Master Sergeant Timothy Hennis.

In 2019, this case is still relevant, as the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces recently heard an appeal on October 22, 2019 (listen until the end of this episode for a quick update). Read more about this hearing at the CAAF log website: https://www.caaflog.com/category/october-2019-term/united-states-v-hennis-october-2019-term/

Beautiful Katie, with her husband, Air Force Captain Gary Eastburn

Kara Eastburn, 5 years old – adorable

Erin Eastburn, 3 years old – look at that smile!

This is where Jana was found.

John – Timothy Hennis’ Lookalike During the Second Trial

Suspect Sketch provided days after murder.

Timothy Hennis’ Mug Shot

Timothy Hennis during his 2010 court-martial.

Sample Black Member’s Only Jacket

Episode 3 Resources:

Whisnant, Scott, “Innocent Victims: The True Story of The Eastburn Family Murders.” 21 February 2017.
State v. Hennis, North Carolina Supreme Court, 323 N.C. 279 (1988), https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/supreme-court/1988/499a86-0.html (last accessed on 15 August 2019).
US v. MSgt Hennis, US Army Court of Criminal Appeals, 6 October 2016, https://www.courtlistener.com/pdf/2016/10/06/united_states_v._master_sergeant_timothy_b._hennis.pdf (last accessed on 15 August 2019).
US v. MSgt Hennis, US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 20 November 2017, https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/caaf/17-0263-AR/17-0263-AR-2017-11-20.html (last accessed on 15 August 2019)
Patterson, Thom, CNN, “Triple Murder Suspect Goes From Guilty to Innocent and Back to Guilty.” 18 July 2018, https://www.cnn.com/2014/07/18/us/death-row-stories-hennis/index.html (last accessed on 15 August 2019).
Schmidle, Nicholas, “Three Trials for Murder.” The New Yorker, 6 November 2011, https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/11/14/three-trials-for-murder (last accessed on 15 August 2019).
News Interviews (WTVD TV), 1985 Eastburn Murders, January 18, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEfKbip_R0E (last viewed on 22 Sep 19). (interviews from the time of the murders)
Best Documentary Films Life on Death Row-Tim Hennis-Double Jeopardy, April 6, 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiOvjAt0YSE (last viewed on 22 Sep 19).

Episode 2-MURDER (x’s 2): Tweed Creeper – RAF Colonel Russell Williams Kills 2 Women

November 11, 2019 by militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com

Murder

air force, canada, jessica lloyd, killer, marie-france como, murder, officer, russell williams

Episode 2-MURDER (x’s 2): How long can a killer hide among the highest-ranking officers?

Can a killer hide among the highest-ranking officers? Listen to Military Murder’s first international case out of Canada. This case made headlines in 2010. A full-bird colonel for the Canadian Air Force who burglarized countless homes, wore his victims’ underwear, while taking pictures of himself. But once burglary no longer quenched his thirst, his actions turned deadly. But for the keen interrogation by the Canadian investigators, this man would have been able to escape under the radar because of his status and rank. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the case against Canadian Air Force Colonel Russell Williams, who killed two women, including one of his own military members.

Jessica Lloyd (left) & Marie-France Como (right) – Williams’ two murder victims
Picture can be found at: http://www.cncpunishment.com/forums/showthread.php?7280-Col-Russell-Williams-Canadian-Air-Force-Serial-Killer

Colonel Russell Williams (in uniform) & at the scene of one of his crimes
Picture can be found at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/381891243380060586/?autologin=true

Episode Resources:

McKeown, Bob, “Russell Williams—The Confession – the fifth estate.” CBC News, 5 September 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj7QRP37Wn0 (last accessed on 15 August 2019).
McKeown, Bob, “Russell Williams – Above Suspicion – the fifth estate.” CBC News, 24 September 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvfK1kZbqEA (last accessed on 15 August 2019).
Youtube, published by The Mob Reporter, “The Case Against Col. Russell Williams for Slaying of Cpl. Marie-France Comeau.” 9 August 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACtq59ew8gA&t=2s (last accessed on 15 August 2019).
Youtube, published by The Mob Reporter, “The Case Against Col Russell Williams for slaying of Jessica Lloyd.” 10 August 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhrSENnRFhQ (last accessed on 15 August 2019)
CBC, “Laurie Massicotte settles $7M lawsuit against convicted sex killer Russell Williams.” October 12, 2016, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/laurie-massicotte-settles-7m-lawsuit-against-convicted-sex-killer-russell-williams-1.3801832 (last accessed on 4 Sep 19).
Greg McArthur & Timothy Appleby, “Col. Williams’s Murder Victims Pleaded for Their Lives Before Death.” May 2, 2018, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/col-williamss-murder-victims-pleaded-for-their-lives-before-death/article1215299/ (last accessed on 4 Sep 19).
Lejtenji, Patrick, Vice, “He was a Top Officer In the Military, and Also a Serial Killer.” August 2, 2017, https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/wj5ekm/he-was-a-top-officer-in-the-military-and-also-a-serial-killer (last accessed on 4 Sep 19).
Youtube, published by CrazyLaughAction, “Antoine Dodson ‘Hide Yo Kids, Hide Yo Wife’ Interview (Original).” April 11, 2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzNhaLUT520 (last accessed on 1 Nov 19).
Department of Homeland Security, “If you see something, say something.” https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something/about-campaign (last accessed on 1 Oct 19).
Bankoff, Caroline, Intelligencer, “The MTA Does Not Appreciate Creative Interpretations of ‘If You See Something, Say Something.’” 4 September 2011, http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2011/09/the_mta_does_not_appreciate_yo.html (last accessed on 1 Nov 19).

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Episode 1-MURDER: The Decapitation of an Army Specialist by a Fellow Soldier

November 11, 2019 by militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com

Murder

army, court-martial, decapitation, love triangle, murder

Episode 1-MURDER: Did a love triangle lead to a soldier’s public decapitation?

How could a military love triangle lead to a soldier’s public decapitation? In the series premiere of Military Murder, listen to the gruesome story of an Army love triangle that literally caused someone to lose their head. Many in the military have already heard different versions of this story. Some of us think it’s a tale to scare soldier’s from getting involved with married women. But Margot digs into news articles from the 1990s, to tell you what really happened that frightful afternoon on December 7, 1993, in front of the dining facility at the Sickles Army Air Base in Fulda, Germany. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the brutal murder of Specialist Gregory Glover at the hands of her lover’s husband, Army Sergeant Stephen Schap.

Image found at: https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-mar-31-1994-p-1/

Episode Resources:

FOIA documents obtained from Army: DA Form 4833, dated 4 Apr 94; DA Form 4833, dated 6 Sep 94; CID Report of Investigation-1^st Supplemental, dated 8 Sep 94
Steven Vogel, The Washington Post, “The Jealous Husband’s Gruesome Gift.” 2 April 1994, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1994/04/02/the-jealous-husbands-gruesome-gift/aa72b098-dc46-40b2-869e-894f5da7d52a/ (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
European Stars and Stripes, “Army Plans Murder Charge Against Sergeant in Fulda.” 10 December 1993, https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-dec-10-1993-p-1/ (pages 1-2) (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
Small, Glen, Baltimore Sun, “Army Man Charged in Decapitation.” 27 December 1993, https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1993-12-27-1993361086-story.html (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
Boehmer, George, AP News, “Wife of Killer Admits Affair With Victim of Gruesome Murder.” 30 March 1994, https://www.apnews.com/1f5824ee567b19a389655d78e7630d66 (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
Kinkade, Mark, European Stars and Stripes, “Schap.” 30 March 1994, https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-mar-29-1994-p-1/ (page 1-2) (last accessed on 27 August 2019).
Kinkade, Mark & Martin, Craig, European Stars and Stripes, “Schap Held Head, Cited Retribution, Witnesses Testify.” 30 March 1994, https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-mar-30-1994-p-1/ (pages 1-2) (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
Kinkade, Mark, European Stars and Stripes, “Schap’s wife retraces horror.” 31 March 1994, https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-mar-31-1994-p-1/ (pages 1 & 4) (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
Martin, Craig, European Stars and Stripes, “4 Schap Jurors Sat Together on Earlier Murder Trial.” 31 March 1994, https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-mar-31-1994-p-1/ (pages 1 & 4) (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
Kinkade, Martin, European Stars and Stripes, “Rage guided Schap’s actions, Psychiatrist Says.” 1 April 1994, https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-apr-01-1994-p-1/ (pages 1-2) (last accessed on 27 August 2019).
Kinkade, Mark, European Stars and Stripes, “Jury Finds Schap guilty of Premeditated Murder.” 2 April 1994, https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-apr-02-1994-p-1/ (pages 1-2) (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
A. Times, “Army Sergeant Who Decapitated Wife’s Lover Found Guilty.” 2 April 1994, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-04-02-mn-41352-story.html (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
Kinkade, Mark, European Stars and Stripes, “Teary Schap Recounts Killing.” 3 April 1994, https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-apr-03-1994-p-1/ (pgs 1-2) (last accessed on 27 August 2019).
Martin, Craig, European Stars and Stripes, “Schap’s time in prison cut to 45 years.” 15 June 1994, https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-jun-15-1994-p-1/ (pages 1-2) (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
Gregory E. Maggs & Lisa Schenck, “Modern Military Justice Cases and Materials (2012), United States v. Schap.” https://scholarship.law.gwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1327&context=faculty_publications, pages 49-58 (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
S. v. Schap, No. 96-1058-AR (C.A.A.F. 1998), https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/caaf/96-1058-AR/96-1058-AR-1998-09-30.html (last accessed on 13 August 2019).
Inmate Locator can be found at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/index.jsp

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Episode 8-MURDER (x’s 2): The Murder of Janek Pietrzak & Quiana Jenkins-Pietrzak

Episode 7-MURDER: The alleged “Wiccan” Murder

Episode 6-MURDER or SELF-DEFENSE? Two Love Triangles, Two Dead Husbands, Who Pays For Their Death?

Episode 5-MURDER: The Murder of Marine Corporal Justin Huff

Episode 4-The Disappearance of 1Lt Nonnie Dotson

Episode 3-MURDER (x’s 3): The Eastburn Family Murders & The 3 Trials of Timothy Hennis

Episode 2-MURDER (x’s 2): Tweed Creeper – RAF Colonel Russell Williams Kills 2 Women

Episode 1-MURDER: The Decapitation of an Army Specialist by a Fellow Soldier

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