17 episodes
Don't Talk to Strangers Spective Productions
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- True Crime
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4.5 • 695 Ratings
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Don’t talk to Strangers – The Oakland County Child Murders is a limited run podcast focused on nine child murders that took place in and around south Oakland County between January 1, 1976 and March 16, 1977. Four of these murders appear to be the work of an as yet unidentified serial killer known as the Oakland County Child Killer.
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The end of the story
In the conclusion of the mini season of Don't Talk to Strangers we cover the delayed arrest of the perpetrators, their trials and the distressing information learned by Jennifer's mother during court proceedings. #Murder #Michigan
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Episode 1
The charming community of Milford Michigan has seen more than its fair share of tragedy and violence. This mini-season of Don't Talk to Strangers explores a double homicide from the summer of 1995.
#Murder #Michigan
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Finale
A somber yet optimistic conclusion to season one.
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Credits:
Nina Innsted, writer/host
Lisa Strawn, editor/producer
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Where is my perp walk?
Nina and fellow researcher Andy Berthiaume discuss the patterns and problems in the Oakland County child murders based on information found in this document. (Note: this is a 250 page PDF. Specific page numbers are mentioned in the episode)
Document Link Url: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/53805NCJRS.pdf
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Credits:
Nina Innsted, writer/host
Lisa Strawn, editor/producer
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No One to Guide Him
September 1, 1978, 23 year old James Lossing of Mt Clemens commits an unspeakable crime against a child. Macomb County officials were asking - Could Lossing be the long sought after Oakland County Child Killer?
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Credits:
Nina Innsted, writer/host
Lisa Strawn, editor/producer
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No Apparent Motive
In September 1977, Birmingham Michigan has it's third murder in less than two years. Authorities are quick to point out that this murder "was not related to the Oakland County Child Killer"
Who murdered art dealer and reverend John McKinney? His business but him in contact with OCCK victim Timothy King. Could McKinney have knowledge of the child killings? Or was it all a coincidence? #murder #art #unsolved #execution
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Credits:
Nina Innsted, writer/host
Lisa Strawn, editor/producer
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Customer Reviews
An excellent and professional true crime podcast
I just found this but have been following this case since childhood. I was 8 in 1976 and grew up in Wayne county (before moving to Oakland county in 1979), but distinctly recall the fear that gripped my parents and grandparents. Ms. Innsted’s research and presentation are impeccable; as a reference librarian, I want the facts. Hopefully, as with Michelle McNamara and the GSK, this case can finally be solved…someday.
Fantastic program
Growing up in Oakland County during the 70’s made the Oakland County Child Killer murders a major influence in our community. This podcast does an incredible job of painting the picture of what happened during the time and all the fallout. Great Podcast.
5⭐️ deep dive
I’ve read The Snow Killings and listened to numerous podcasts on this subject. I thought this could be a complete regurgitation of what I already knew, but Nina does an amazing and extremely thoughtful job telling the OCCK stories, as well as uncovering a wealth of information surrounding the case. I am looking forward to seeing what she does in the future!