The Silent Witness Podcast
By Mike Freland
Categories: True Crime
Every crime scene holds secrets, and the evidence never lies. Welcome to "The Silent Witness Podcast", a thrilling true crime podcast! Join veteran Detective John Mulholland as he cracks chilling cases with cutting-edge forensics. From microscopic traces to shocking revelations, he uncovers the truth hidden in plain sight. From Heart-pounding mysteries await--subscribe now for more episodes that will put you in the crime scene. "The Silent Witness Podcast"--Where evidence speaks louder than words!
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Recent episodes
- Episode 29: "One Crazy Week in Criminal Investigation"
Some weeks test every skill a detective has. This was one of them.In this gripping episode of The Silent Witness, Detective John Mulholland and co-host Mike Freland dive into the world of bank robberies, exploring what national crime statistics reveal and how forensic science helped Detective…
- Episode 28: "A Murder, A Shooting, and a Calling: The Making of a Crime Scene Investigator"
Episode Title: A Murder, A Shooting, and a Calling: The Making of a CSIEpisode Description: This week on the Silent Witness Podcast, Detective John Mulholland welcomes his current Crime Scene Investigations partner, Officer Colin Bogart, to the show. Together, they share the story of how they…
- Episode 27: "Crime Scene Challenge" - Can Mike Crack the Case?
In Episode 27 of The Silent Witness Podcast, starring Detective John Mulholland, Mike and Mole introduce an exciting new twist to the show. Mole presents Mike with a hypothetical crime scene and puts his forensic and crime scene investigation knowledge to the test.Will Mike uncover the critical…
- Episode 26: “Jane Doe’s Final Moments: Self‑Immolation and Silent Suffering”.
Episode 26 Description — The Silent Witness Podcast“Jane Doe’s Final Moments: A Forensic Journey Through Self‑Immolation and Silent Suffering”.Episode 26 brings Detective John Mulholland into one of the most devastating and complex cases of his career — the tragic death of an unidentified woman…
- Episode 25: "The Betrayal Next Door"- The Chien Tai Wu Case
"The Betrayal Next Door": The Chien Tai Wu Episode 25 of "The Silent Witness Podcast" unpacks one of Hamilton County’s most disturbing and least‑understood cases — the six‑year hidden crime spree of Chien Tai Wu, a trusted friend, neighbor, and repeat offender operating in the quiet suburbs of…
- Episode 24: "The Pattern in the Parking Lots"--- The James Snodgrass Case
"The Pattern in the Parking Lots"--- The James Snodgrass CaseAcross decades and state lines, the case of James P. Snodgrass reveals a disturbing and persistent pattern of public‑indecency offenses. Beginning in Indiana in the 1970s and continuing through the 1990s, Snodgrass accumulated arrests…
- Episode 23: The Woman No One Knew"- The Little Miami River Case"
The Woman No One Knew"- The Little Miami River Case"This week’s episode unravels the haunting story of a quiet, hardworking woman living in West Chester, Ohio — a non‑U.S. citizen who kept to herself, never caused trouble, and never missed a day of work… until she did.When her coworkers report her…
- Episode 22: Part III “Freeway Ricky Ross
Episode Description — Episode 22: Part III “Freeway Ricky Ross”The saga reaches its final, electrifying chapter. In Part III, Detectives John Mulholland and Mike Horton return to close the book on one of America’s most infamous drug kingpins — Freeway Ricky Ross — a man whose rise, fall, and…
- Episode 22: Part II "Freeway Ricky Ross"
Episode Description — Freeway Ricky Ross: Part 2The investigation deepens as Part 2 pulls listeners further into the world surrounding Freeway Ricky Ross, shifting focus toward the men who chased the truth through layers of gang networks, narcotics pipelines, and cross‑country criminal…
- Episode 22: "Freeway to the Underworld": Part I — The Rise of Ricky Ross
Detective John Mulholland returns to "The Silent Witness Podcast" with a case that’s as explosive as it is legendary. In part one of this three‑part deep dive, he’s joined by special guest Detective Mike Horton, a seasoned investigator with firsthand experience navigating the criminal networks…
- Episode 21: “Silent Echoes”: The Gordon Franklin Tragedy.
In this deeply human and respectfully told episode, Detective John Mulholland returns to guide listeners through one of the most heartbreaking cases of his career — the murder of thirteen‑year‑old Danielle Franklin, Gordon’s daughter, a child whose life was stolen by the very person meant to…
- Episode 19: "The Nightmare in the Sunshine State "
In this very personal episode Detective John Mulholland shares a story about the attempted abduction of his daughter Hanna. In a never before heard story Detective Mulholland; alongside his daughter give the details of the terrifying event.
- Episode 18: "The Murder of Gail Sims" Part 2
In this week's episode Detective John Mulholland continues his story of the tragic death of Gail Sims and the subsequent investigation into her boyfriend. Did he get away with murder? Let's find out!
- Episode 18: "The Murder of Gail Sims" Part 1
In this powerful episode of The Silent Witness Podcast, Detective John Mulholland takes us through the tragic and heartbreaking murder of Cincinnati woman Gail Sims, who was killed by her then-boyfriend.What began as a relationship turned deadly, culminating in a brutal act that silenced a life…
- Episode 17: “Lottie Mae Stanley — Part 2
This week we rejoin Detective Mike Horton and hear the dramatic conclusion of the "Lottie Mae Stanley " case!
- Episode 17: “Lottie Mae Stanley — Part I
Part One of this two‑part thriller dives into the extraordinary criminal life of Lottie Mae Stanley, a master con artist whose schemes stretched across more than a decade and spanned multiple states. Stanley specialized in high‑level bank fraud, identity theft, and forgery, ultimately stealing…
- Episode 16: Part 2: "The Hammer, The Cistern, and the Son Who Snapped"
This is one of Colerain Township’s darkest and most unsettling cases — the trial of Fred Engelhardt, a man accused of murdering his own mother in 2002. What unfolded in the courtroom was chilling, but what lies beneath the surface is even darker.Engelhardt’s defense made a desperate pivot: arguing…
- Episode 16: Part 1: "The Hammer, The Cistern, and the Son Who Snapped"
This is one of Colerain Township’s darkest and most unsettling cases — the trial of Fred Engelhardt, a man accused of murdering his own mother in 2002. What unfolded in the courtroom was chilling, but what lies beneath the surface is even darker.Engelhardt’s defense made a desperate pivot: arguing…
- Episode 15: “The Calling Card: The Jason Patchell Case”
Episode 15 of The Silent Witness Podcast pulls listeners into the bizarre and unsettling world of Jason Patchell, a Green Township man whose late‑night break‑ins went far beyond burglary and ultimately earned him 15 years in prison.This episode unpacks how Patchell slipped into homes while…
- Episode 14: “The Night Trust Was Broken: The Vincent Accurso Home Invasion”
On a quiet evening in October 2021, in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio, 82‑year‑old Vincent Accurso — a gentle, trusting lifelong resident — answered a knock at the door of his Sidney Road home. What happened next would shatter not only his sense of safety, but ripple outward, altering the lives of…
- Episode 13: "The Mortimer Betrayal": Terror Behind Closed Doors
In Episode 13 of The Silent Witness Podcast, Detective John Mulholland returns to one of the most chilling and emotionally charged cases to ever shake Green Township. On the afternoon of August 9, 2024, at approximately 3:57 PM, a quiet suburban street erupted into horror when Kenneth Mortimer…
- Episode 12: "The First 48 Lessons" — Early Days in the Field
Detective John Mulholland returns with an inspiring conversation featuring two investigators who credit him as a defining influence in their careers: Colin Bogart of Green Township Police and Megan Brewer of Covington, Kentucky. Together, they revisit their earliest crime scene experiences—those…
- Episode: 11 “The Accountant of Lies: The Amy Bosley Murder Case”
In this chilling episode of The Silent Witness Podcast, Detective John Mulholland and co‑host Mike Freland dissect one of Northern Kentucky’s most shocking and deceptively quiet crimes — the murder of Robert “Bob” Bosley at the hands of his wife, Amy Pape Bosley, a woman who hid financial ruin…
- Episode 10 — “The Pepper Grinder Murder”
In this haunting episode, Mole and Mike dive into one of Indiana’s most unsettling homicide cases — the brutal and bewildering murder of Leigh Jennings, a 67‑year‑old barber whose quiet life in Aurora was shattered in a way no one could have imagined. Known for her warmth, generosity, and deep…
- Episode: 9 “The Call That Caught a Killer”
In this explosive new episode of The Silent Witness Podcast, Detective John Mulholland unpacks a drug deal that spiraled into chaos, leaving two victims and three separate jurisdictions scrambling to piece together the truth. Follow Mulholland as he traces the tangled investigation—multiple…
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