The Murder of Robert Joyal Part 1 (Maine)

The Murder of Robert Joyal Part 1 (Maine)

Marc Joyal-Myers was 11-years old when he lost his big brother, 18-year old Robert Joyal. More than two decades have passed since that night in April 1998 when someone ended Rob’s life in a Portland, Maine parking lot. Now, Marc is a voice for the brother he lost who...
The Disappearance of Tammy Lynn Belanger (New Hampshire)

The Disappearance of Tammy Lynn Belanger (New Hampshire)

It seemed a typical November morning—chilly and somewhat gray, yet peaceful as New England autumn mornings so often are. It was around 8am. Betty Blanchette brewed a pot of coffee and shuffled over to the kitchen table, a yawn escaping as she sat down.  She scanned...
The Murder of Darien Richardson Part 2 (Maine)

The Murder of Darien Richardson Part 2 (Maine)

“I don’t think people realize how hard it is to live with that over your head and on your mind and in your life constantly,” Judi Richardson explained. “People forget, they just do. Family forgets, even. Nobody thinks about it, but it’s always on your...
The Murder of Darien Richardson Part 1 (Maine)

The Murder of Darien Richardson Part 1 (Maine)

“It can happen to anybody,” Judi Richardson began, “We’ve been working on this issue for 10 years and I’ve never met anyone that said they knew it would happen to them. Everyone we know, from the big mass shootings that are well-publicized to people like...
The Murder of Mattie Hackett (Maine)

The Murder of Mattie Hackett (Maine)

On the evening of August 17, 1905, Levi Hackett sat down for dinner with his family. It had been a long but ordinary day on the farm, and he was grateful for a meal to refuel after a full day of labor in the sun. His wife Julia sat amongst their children — his...