Episodes
Justice begins with telling their story.
Episode 1: American Girl
The Unsolved Murder of Kristin O’Connell Part 1
Release date: November 17, 2025
In August of 1985, Kristin O’Connell, a 20-year-old college student from Burnsville, Minnesota was murdered while visiting Ovid, New York. She left the house of her host for a late-night walk and was never seen alive again. Her story is heartbreaking, and her family has spent the last 40 years seeking the truth and demanding justice.
Episode 2: American Girl
The Unsolved Murder of Kristin O’Connell Part 2
Release date: December 1st, 2025
In August of 1985, Kristin O’Connell, a 20-year-old college student from Burnsville, Minnesota was murdered while visiting Ovid, New York. She left the house of her host for a late-night walk and was brutally murdered. In part 2 of this two part series we will look into the investigation, and discuss the key suspects.
Kristin’s blood-soaked clothing.
If you know something, say something. Please contact the NYS police with any information (585) 398-4125, or contact Linda Wheeler-Holloway at the Cold Case Foundation at (970) 215-2050 or by e-mail at lwh@coldcasefoundation.org.
Episode 3: The Golden State Killer
Caught by a shard of DNA Part 1
Release date: December 15th, 2025
Between 1973 and 1986 a nameless shadow stalked California neighborhoods at night. In this part one of a two part series, we dive into the horrific homicides that haunted California’s detectives for decades.
Episode 4: The Golden State Killer Part 2
Release date: December 29th, 2025
In this part two episode we’ll dive into details about who Joseph D’Angelo is, and how he was finally captured after decades of evading police.
Episode 5: Geneva- The Senseless Murders of Ashley Vincent and Monique McKoy
Release date: January 12th, 2026
In late 2003 and early 2004 two Geneva, New York teens’ lives were suddenly and tragically taken. Who were the beautiful girls behind the headlines? Has the man responsible who is eligible for parole in February been rehabilitated, or is he still an extreme danger to society if released? In this episode we will explore these questions and more.
Please click on the button above to sign the petition supporting the denial of parole for Lamon McKoy.
Burned Alive: The Murder of Jessica Lane Chambers
Release date: February 9th, 2026
On the night of December 6, 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Lane Chambers from Courtland, Mississippi was brutally assaulted and burned alive in what would become one of the most shocking and confounding murder investigations in recent American history. In this case, her final words became both a haunting clue and a legal minefield. They would divide juries, fuel reasonable doubt, and ultimately help prevent a conviction — even as prosecutors insisted the evidence told a clear story.
Episode 6: A Death at Five Points
Release date: January 26th, 2026
In this powerful and sobering episode, we investigate a tragic death at Five Points Correctional Facility — a case that exposes the deep-rooted issues of prison violence, chronic understaffing, and systemic risk in America’s carceral institutions.
The Final Threat: The Disappearance of Christine Markey
Release date: February 23rd, 2026
On a quiet winter morning in 1993, the small city of Oneida, New York woke up to a mystery that would haunt the community for decades. 22-year-old Christine Markey vanished without a trace. No solid leads. No confirmed sightings. Just silence… and whispers of jealousy, tension, and a toxic relationship she may have been trying to escape. In this episode of The Hot Justice Podcast, Heather and Ciara examine the emotional layers behind Christine’s disappearance, the red flags that were overlooked, and the questions that still remain unanswered more than 30 years later.
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Christine Markey, please contact the Oneida Police Department at 315-363-2323 and reference case number 93-0293. You can also contact her cousin Cheryl at Cheryl66777@hotmail.com.
The Disappearance of Shelley Mook
Release date: March 9th, 2026
Shelley Mook, a beautiful mother and beloved 8th grade teacher mysteriously vanished in 2011 after dropping her daughter off at her ex-husband’s house. Her car was found later that evening set ablaze. Although Shelley’s friends and family believe she was the victim of foul play at the hands of her ex-husband Tyler Mook, her body has never been found. What happened to Shelley Mook, and will her family ever receive the answers they so desperately long for?
The Murder of Nefertiti Harris
Release date: March 23rd, 2026
In this episode of Hot Justice Podcast, we break down the heartbreaking case of 5-year-old Nefertiti “Neffy” Harris and the sentencing of her mother, Latasha Mott. Prosecutors said Neffy was beaten to death in January 2024, her body was hidden, and the truth did not come out until relatives started asking hard questions. We cover the timeline, the concealment allegations, the role of Corrice Parks, CPS involvement, and the emotional victim impact statements that came at sentencing.
Arthur Shawcross: The Genesee River Killer Part 1
Release date: April 6, 2026
This first of two episodes explores the crimes of Arthur Shawcross, infamously known as the “Genesee River Killer.” Set in upstate New York during the late 1980s, the story follows how Shawcross targeted vulnerable women in the Rochester area, leaving a trail of violence along the Genesee River. The episode examines the investigation that ultimately led to his arrest in 1990, as well as the broader impact his crimes had on the community. Through a careful and respectful lens, it also reflects on the victims, whose lives and stories remain central to understanding the lasting consequences of these events.
Arthur Shawcross: The Genesee River Killer Part 2
Release date: April 20, 2026
This part 2 episode examines the early crimes of Arthur Shawcross in the 1970s, while also exploring the troubled childhood and upbringing that some believe foreshadowed his later violence. We will also reflect on how he was released after serving a reduced sentence, raising questions about missed warning signs and systemic failures.
Community comes together to remember 40 years later.
This summer, community members from Ovid and surrounding areas gathered to remember Kristin, bring awareness, and walk the path she took that night.
Listen up.
On August 23rd, 1985, a 911 call was made with a tip in the Kristin O’Connell case. Was this a true attempt to help identify Kristin’s killer, or a ruse to mis-lead and mis-direct police?
The first video clip on the right is the 911 call from August 23rd, 1985.
The second clip is news coverage and an interview by CNY Central News with Doug Zammett and Mike Swank from 2014. Zammett’s stepsister claimed to have seen the two along with a third man, Rodney Smith covered in blood on the night of Kristin’s murder.
Does the voice on the 911 call sound similar to either man? Let us know what you think.