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A Simpler Time True Crime

A Simpler Time True Crime

By: Megan Storm
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I’m Megan, your host, and each week I revisit unsolved cases from decades past, stories that have too often been forgotten or overlooked. Together, we examine the facts, question the myths of the “good old days,” and ask whether a simpler time was ever really a safer one.
This podcast honors the people at the heart of each case, focusing not on sensationalism, but on the lives affected and the justice still waiting to be served.

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Episodes
  • Pregnant and Missing: The Unsolved Disappearance of Ali Gilmore

    Pregnant and Missing: The Unsolved Disappearance of Ali Gilmore
    Jun 22 2026
    In early 2006, a 30-year-old woman in Tallahassee was four months pregnant and navigating a tricky time in her life. Cautiously optimistic about welcoming her rainbow baby, she was also going through some personal troubles. Her and her husband had been separated for a few months and she was casually seeing another man, whom she was breaking things off with to work on her marriage and prepare for the arrival of the baby. After a regular day of working her 9-5 office job followed by her side gig at a grocery store bakery, she headed home to get off her feet. That was the last anyone saw her. Even though she was normally in touch with friends, family, and co-workers every single day, a series of events led her to not be reported missing for a few days. The investigation revealed persons of interest, clues around a late night telephone call, and a missed counseling appointment. All of these things paved the way for theories. Finally, fifteen years after her disappearance, more of what happened that night came into light but it still hasn’t been enough to close the case.

    TIPS:
    Big Bend Crime Solvers Anonymous Line: (850) 574-TIPS (7477)
    Tallahassee Police Dept (850) 891-4200
    Big Bend Cold Case Task Force: (850) 410-7611

    Case suggestions: simplertimecrimepod@gmail.com
    IG: @simplertimecrimepod
    Youtube: https://youtube.com/@simplertimecrimepod?si=OlCWQ2Ky8qFaof02
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplertimecrimep?_t=8s31x9iCrNv&_r=1
    Music By Universfield: https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-dramatic-atmosphere-with-piano-and-violin-143149/
    Thumbmail art: Lauren Kelty, host of True Crime BFF Podcast

    Souce Material:
    https://www.wctv.tv/2021/10/11/unsolved-florida-ali-gilmore-case-15-years-later/
    https://charleyproject.org/case/ali-iisha-gilmore
    More Newspapers.com to be uploaded

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    43 mins
  • A Tragedy Beyond Measure: The Murder of Angelikque Sutton and a Discussion of Fetal Abduction

    A Tragedy Beyond Measure: The Murder of Angelikque Sutton and a Discussion of Fetal Abduction
    Jun 19 2026
    While recently covering the disappearance of Branson Perry, I briefly discussed the murder of his cousin's wife, Bobbie Jo Stinnett, a victim of the rare and devastating crime known as fetal abduction. That conversation led me to a discussion with returning podcast guest and retired Bronx Homicide Detective Robert Klein, who investigated a remarkably similar case in 2015.

    In this episode, Rob joins me to discuss the murder of 22-year-old Angelikque Sutton, a young mother-to-be whose life was stolen just days before she was due to give birth. Fetal abduction cases are incredibly rare, but when they do happen, they leave devastation that reaches far beyond the immediate victim. We discuss Angelikque's case, the deception that often surrounds these crimes, and the patterns investigators have observed across similar cases over the years. We also discuss the striking parallels between Angelikque's case and the recent Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct, and how understanding these patterns may help prevent future tragedies.


    IG: @simplertimecrimepod
    Youtube: https://youtube.com/@simplertimecrimepod?si=OlCWQ2Ky8qFaof02
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplertimecrimep?_t=8s31x9iCrNv&_r=1
    Music By Universfield: https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-dramatic-atmosphere-with-piano-and-violin-143149/

    Other episodes wtih Detective Robert Klein:
    A Conversation with Detective Klein
    The Unsolved Murder of Solomon Robinson
    The Solved Murder of Jasmine Porter

    Source Material:
    https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/infantabductions
    https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2026/maternal-instinct-shines-light-on-rare-but-real-crime-of-fetal-abduction
    https://abc7ny.com/post/vigil-held-to-remember-pregnant-woman-murdered-in-the-bronx-family-grateful-for-babys-life-/1097085/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-daily-news-112115/199863631/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-daily-news-112215/199863990/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-church-of-heavy-hearts/199864544/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-vigil/199864999/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-funeral/199865232/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-sat-dec-5th-held-without-bail/199865321/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-trial-1/199865635/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-angel-praylow/199867308/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-i-thought-baby-was-mine/199867996/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-words-that-kill/199868929/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-news-woman-convicted/199868972/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-40-to-life/199869011/

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    51 mins
  • Secrets in Skidmore: The Unsolved Disappearance of Branson Perry

    Secrets in Skidmore: The Unsolved Disappearance of Branson Perry
    Jun 15 2026
    When we think about the natural order of life, we expect that one day we'll have to say goodbye to our parents and grandparents. It doesn't make that loss any easier, but it's a reality most of us understand is likely to come. What we don't expect is for a younger family member to die before their time. The grief of losing a child or grandchild is something most people can't imagine, and if it happens once, you hope it's the only tragedy of that kind your family will ever have to endure.But today's story is about a grandmother who faced that heartbreak again and again. In a farming town of fewer than 200 people, JoAnn Stinnett faced tragedy tied to violence three separate times. The case we'll be focusing on today is that of her grandson, Branson Perry, a young man who stepped outside for what should have been a routine task and was never seen again. In discussing his case, we will also talk about the others. Over the years, the town of Skidmore, Missouri has become known for a series of tragic and unusual events that have drawn national attention.The town has developed a reputation that extends far beyond its small size. But behind every headline is a real person and a family left to pick up the pieces. For the past 25 years, Branson's loved ones have lived with unanswered questions, searching for an explanation for what happened after he walked out of sight. TIPS: CUE Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687, the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office at 660-582-7451, or the Missouri State Highway Patrol Hotline at 1-800-525-5555.Podcast To Check Out: https://shegoesbyjanepodcast.com/Educational videos by podcaster Crime with Holly referenced in this episode:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKfNOHwJWWw/?igsh=ZWF2OXJxb3FlYnJh https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sQRkso/IG: @simplertimecrimepodYoutube: https://youtube.com/@simplertimecrimepod?si=OlCWQ2Ky8qFaof02TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplertimecrimep?_t=8s31x9iCrNv&_r=1Music By Universfield: https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-dramatic-atmosphere-with-piano-and-violin-143149/Source Material:https://www.waff.com/story/2718184/triple-tragedy-for-babys-great-grandmother/https://www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com/obituary/jo-a-hoffmanhttps://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/public_safety/officers-have-suspect-still-need-evidence-in-21-year-missing-person-case/article_736e0bde-1a7b-11ed-812e-43c8153ca490.htmlhttps://www.maryvilleforum.com/features/laying-out-the-evidence-after-renewed-interest-in-branson-perry-case/article_178fa996-23af-11ef-b0d9-cf8d16406566.htmlhttps://www.nwmissourinews.com/news/article_8b69c8fc-b319-11ef-ac4b-1bcd0b2bac46.htmlhttps://bringbransonhome.wordpress.com/a-mothers-plea/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-after-four-months/199510341/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-4-mo-22/199512596/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-9-months-reward-1/199513157/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-9-monthsreward-2/199513238/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-search-continues-f/199513426/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-polygraph-blurb/199515944/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-soup-dinner-fundra/199516070/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-1-year-22/199516281/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-fbi-links-man-12/199516703/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-fbi-links-man-22/199517049/https://www.newspapers.com/article/columbia-missourian-fulton-man-denied-bo/199517231/https://www.newspapers.com/article/columbia-daily-tribune-porn-suspect-goes/199517805/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-fate-of-20-year-old/199520180/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-internet-chat-22/199528475/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-clues-pointing-to/199531038/https://www.newspapers.com/article/columbia-daily-tribune-guilty-plea/199532860/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-properties-searche/199533308/https://www.newspapers.com/article/columbia-daily-tribune-home-search-3/199534880/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-double-life-12/199535386/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-double-life-22/199535450/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-30-year-term/199536808/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-skidmore-crimes/199537097/https://www.newspapers.com/article/columbia-missourian-mother-of-2-arrested/199537184/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-mother-renews-push/199537333/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-shfit-closert-to-ho/199537566/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-missing-persons-ca/199556538/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-closer-to-home-22/199556656/https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-joseph-news-press-25k-reward/...
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