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  • 241. “Behind Closed Doors” The Case of Raechyl & Jayla Blackshear - Anchorage, Alaska

    241. “Behind Closed Doors” The Case of Raechyl & Jayla Blackshear - Anchorage, Alaska
    Jun 25 2026

    An allegation, a double murder, and a gold chain necklace.


    In April of 2022 concerned family members requested a welfare check at the home of 35-year-old Raechyl Blackshear.


    Weeks earlier Raechyl had brought her 14-year-old daughter, Jayla to the Anchorage Police Department. Jayla told officials she had been sexually assaulted by a male family member.


    When the family began receiving text messages from Raechyl and Jayla but couldn’t reach them by phone, alarm bells started ringing. But no one could have imagined the true horror that had unfolded at their home in Northeast Anchorage.



    RESOURCES:


    • National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7) (800) 799-7233
    • National Human Trafficking Hotline (888) 373-7888
    • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
    • RAINN: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
    • NSVRC: National Sexual Violence Resource Center
    • National Sexual Abuse Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE 1-800-656-4673



    SOURCES:


    United States v. Blackshear, 1:22-mj-00451 – CourtListener.com


    Raechyl Blackshear, a devoted mother, struggled in secret. Her family hopes the murders of her and her daughter focus attention on domestic and sexual abuse. - Anchorage Daily News


    Jalonni Blackshear PLEADS GUILTY TO THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER — Anchorage Police Department


    Former Alaska corrections officer gets 150 years for killing wife, daughter


    Jalonni Blackshear Sentenced To 150 Years for the Murders of His Wife and Daughter — Anchorage Police Department


    Man arrested in connection with killing of Anchorage mother and daughter also faces charges of child sex abuse - Anchorage Daily News


    Press Release - Jalonni Blackshear Pleads Guilty to the Murder of his Wife and Daughter


    Raechyl Blackshear case: Elk Grove parents mourn daughter | abc10.com


    Alaska Blackshear Killings: Suspect Arrested in New York City – NBC New York



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  • “A Justified Homicide” - The Case of Aaron Spencer - Lonoke County - CASE DISMISSED [Final Update]

    “A Justified Homicide” - The Case of Aaron Spencer - Lonoke County - CASE DISMISSED [Final Update]
    Jun 18 2026

    The second degree murder case against Aaron Spencer has been dismissed. Here’s my complete coverage of the case, with the update at the end.


    You can skip to around 38 minutes for update.


    SOURCES:


    Interview with Erin Cassinelli and Aaron Spencer - Arkansas Democrat Gazette

    https://youtu.be/YFtfVVzZk6M


    Judge dismisses criminal charges against Aaron Spencer, the dad who killed daughter’s alleged molester (UPDATED) - Arkansas Times


    SPENCER v. STATE OF ARKANSAS :: 2025Justia Lawhttps://law.justia.com › cases › arkansas › supreme-court


    43cr-24-551: state of arkansas v aaron spencerArkansas Judiciary (.gov)https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov › opad › case


    cr-26-38: aaron spencer v state of arkansasArkansas Judiciary (.gov)https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov › opad › case


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  • 239. “Murder by Parole” - The Case of Susan Leyden - Brooklyn, New York - [Part 3 FINAL]

    239. “Murder by Parole” - The Case of Susan Leyden - Brooklyn, New York - [Part 3 FINAL]
    Jun 11 2026
    A trip to the 99 cent store, a saw, and the state’s star witness. After murdering Jacquelin Bonds in 1963 and Ana Laura Sierra in 1985, Harvey Marcelin was paroled again. Soon after his release he became obsessed with a woman he seemingly met at a women’s shelter. Two years after being set free, Harvey Marcelin was charged with the murder of 68-year-old Susan Leyden. SOURCES:Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New YorkPolice reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New Yorkhttps://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-shareNYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering palhttps://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.comBrooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head foundExclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interviewhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/ampHe Spent Decades Behind Bars for Killing 2 Girlfriends. At 87, He's on Trial Again for Allegedly Dismembering Another WomanIN RE: Harvey MARCELIN (1999) | FindLawNew information released on suspected serial killer Marceline Harvey after arrest in Brooklyn woman's murder - CBS New YorkNYPD: Elderly dismemberment suspect shopped at 99 Cent store with victim’s leg in towParolee Arraigned for Murdering and Dismembering Brooklyn Woman - The Brooklyn District Attorney's OfficeNews 12 | New Jersey | Key Witness Testifies In Trial Of 87 Year Old Alleged Serial Killer Accused Of Dismembering Womanhttps://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/nyc-trans-serial-killer-87-on-trial-for-butchering-pal-and-taking-her-leg-shopping/?utm_source=aol&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referralPolice: Convicted killer Harvey Marcelin traveled with victim's leg | PIX11https://brooklynda.org/2026/05/08/elder-parolee-convicted-of-murdering-and-dismembering-brooklyn-woman-then-discarding-her-remains/https://westchester.news12.com/2026/05/08/87-year-old-serial-killer-found-guilty-of-dismembering-woman-in-east-new-york/d0HWk8CehNH0sUj6qESWELeast of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1Least of These on Instagram: www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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