In this gripping episode of Dead Before Deadline, Robin Yocum and Jaclynn Wilson unravel the tangled web of the Linda Lee Walden case—a story of murder, courtroom drama, and relationships that defy belief.

Follow the twists and turns as a young woman is accused of killing her lover, faces multiple trials, marries her lawyer and gynecologist, and battles for justice both in and out of the courtroom. Along the way, discover how the lives of doctors, lawyers, and mobsters collide in a saga that’s stranger than fiction.

Tune in for a wild ride through one of Columbus’s most sensational true crime stories, and don’t miss the latest updates on Robin’s upcoming book, "The Last Hit Man."

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Doctors take an oath to care for people. But some of them forget their oath. Dr. David Ucker was accused of hiring a hitman to kill his mistress’ former lover.

Dr. Donald Plotnick was illegally selling machine guns and set a guy on fire over a drug debt.

Part one of this tangled story weaves together a tale of murder and mayhem centered on the Columbus medical community.

In this gripping episode of Dead Before Deadline, Robin Yocum and Jaclynn Wilson unravel one of the most haunting and personal stories Robin ever covered — the murder of 25-year-old Jean Schrader.

What began as a tragic homicide with no charges filed turned into a relentless pursuit of justice led not by law enforcement, but by Jean’s heartbroken father, Dale Wolford. From tracking down a key witness who had gone into hiding, to winning a major journalism award for the story, Robin shares the firsthand account of an investigation filled with twists, cover-ups, and courtroom drama.

Listeners will learn how Wolfert timed routes, built a scale model of the crime scene, and uncovered a bribed alibi — all to stop Jean’s husband, John Schrader, from collecting a $250,000 life insurance payout. The story takes a chilling turn when Wolfert reveals to Robin that he had once planned to take justice into his own hands.

This episode is a deeply emotional and shocking ride through murder, money, and the lengths a father will go to for his daughter. Tune in for a powerful tale of persistence, pain, and one reporter’s unforgettable path to the truth.

The body of a beautiful young woman and a rising star at an accounting firm in Columbus, Ohio, is found in the stairwell of a downtown parking garage, the life strangled from her.

In this episode of Dead Before Deadline, Robin and Jaclynn discuss his first big story at the Columbus Dispatch – the murder of Jean Shrader.

We are back with part 2 of the Arthur Shapiro case. This one is full of wild twists and turns. Barry Kessler, a Tax Accountant in Columbus was not okay with Shapiro testifying about some questionable tax activity that was happening. Listen in to hear how far this guy went to keep his criminal ways under wraps and how Arthur Shapiro was only part of the story!

Arthur Shapiro was a respected Columbus, Ohio, attorney, who counted billionaire and L Brands
founder Lex Wexner among his clients. So why was Shapiro killed execution-style in 1985 on
the west side of town?

Shapiro was under investigation for tax fraud and failing to file income tax for seven years, and was about to implicate someone with a suspected history of murder.

Listen to the fascinating tale of Arthur Shapiro in this episode of Dead Before Deadline.

Part two of the John Barry Simonis story. Dubbed the Ski Mask Rapist, Simonis gained infamy
as one of the country’s most prolific serial rapists.

He was eventually captured and charged in Louisiana, but not before he brought his reign of terror to Central Ohio and another man paid for those crimes.

Find out what happened to that wrongfully convicted man and Simonis in this episode of Dead Before Deadline.