This week we rejoin Detective Mike Horton and hear the dramatic conclusion of the "Lottie Mae Stanley " case!

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 over $800,000 through a series of meticulously planned impersonations and financial deceptions.

Her ability to reinvent herself, slip into new identities, and manipulate banking systems made her one of the most elusive fraud artists of her era.But even the most skilled criminals eventually meet someone who can break through the façade.

Enter Detective Mike Horton — the investigator whose persistence, patience, and psychological insight became the turning point in the case. Horton wasn’t just another detective assigned to the file; he was the one who finally got Stanley talking. Through careful rapport‑building and relentless follow‑through, he became the most integral figure in unraveling her story and bringing her long‑running schemes into the light.

All of this — and much more — unfolds in Part One of this gripping two‑part investigation on "The Silent Witness Podcast"

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 he should be convicted of manslaughter instead of murder. His attorney claimed that years of emotional turmoil and psychological pressure from his mother “drove him” to kill her. But prosecutors painted a far more brutal picture — one of rage, violence, and a weapon chosen for maximum destruction.

Police say Engelhardt used a hammer to beat his 57‑year‑old mother to death.

Her body didn’t surface for weeks . Not until it was found hidden in a cistern behind the home they shared.And that discovery wasn’t luck. Detective John Mulholland chronicles one of Hamilton County’s most disturbing cases. On this episode, we take listeners deep into the investigation: The murder weapon — how Mulholland tracked down the hammer that prosecutors say delivered the fatal blows.The cistern — the moment Mulholland uncovered the decomposing remains, a discovery that shifted the entire trajectory of the case.The interrogation — what Engelhardt said… and what he couldn’t explain away.The judge’s role — with testimony now closed, Hamilton County Judge Norbert Nadel holds the verdict in his hands.This week’s episode is dark, claustrophobic, and unflinching — a descent into a family dynamic that ended in blood, secrecy, and a cistern that kept its secret far too long.Every detail.

Every twist.

Every piece of evidence Detective Mulholland unearthed.It’s all waiting for you on "The Silent Witness Podcast".

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 he should be convicted of manslaughter instead of murder. His attorney claimed that years of emotional turmoil and psychological pressure from his mother “drove him” to kill her. But prosecutors painted a far more brutal picture — one of rage, violence, and a weapon chosen for maximum destruction.

Police say Engelhardt used a hammer to beat his 57‑year‑old mother to death.

Her body didn’t surface for weeks . Not until it was found hidden in a cistern behind the home they shared.And that discovery wasn’t luck. Detective John Mulholland chronicles one of Hamilton County’s most disturbing cases. On this episode, we take listeners deep into the investigation: The murder weapon — how Mulholland tracked down the hammer that prosecutors say delivered the fatal blows.The cistern — the moment Mulholland uncovered the decomposing remains, a discovery that shifted the entire trajectory of the case.The interrogation — what Engelhardt said… and what he couldn’t explain away.The judge’s role — with testimony now closed, Hamilton County Judge Norbert Nadel holds the verdict in his hands.This week’s episode is dark, claustrophobic, and unflinching — a descent into a family dynamic that ended in blood, secrecy, and a cistern that kept its secret far too long.Every detail.

Every twist.

Every piece of evidence Detective Mulholland unearthed.It’s all waiting for you on "The Silent Witness Podcast".

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 families slept, ate their food, watched their TV, and even made 1‑900 phone calls from their landlines — all before leaving a chilling “calling card” on the nightstand just inches from where his victims slept.

Detective John Mulholland walks through:

The Pattern — how Patchell’s intrusions escalated from strange to dangerous.

The Break — the mistake that finally exposed him.

The Sentence — why prosecutors pushed for a long term and how the judge justified it.

It’s a tight, eerie, and unforgettable look at a case where the fear wasn’t just what he stole — it was how close he got.

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 his family and shaking an entire community.

Accurso was known for his warmth, his reliability, and the kind of old‑world neighborliness that made people feel welcome. He had lived a long life rooted in Cincinnati’s west‑side traditions — woodworking, family gatherings, and the quiet rhythms of a man who believed the world was still mostly good. But on that night, someone exploited that goodness.

According to court records, Morgan Jay Bishop targeted Accurso’s home in a violent home‑invasion plot that escalated into aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, and felonious assault. The attack left Accurso seriously injured, blindsided by a stranger who saw opportunity where there had only ever been kindness.

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 unleashed a brutal knife attack on his own parents inside their Palmhill Lane home. What began as a routine summer day ended in a frantic 911 call, a desperate struggle for survival, and a community left reeling.

As first responders raced toward the scene, Mortimer fled—leaving behind a trail of blood, chaos, and unanswered questions. His escape was short‑lived. Within hours, officers located him near Mt. Airy Forest, his clothes soaked in blood, his vehicle abandoned, and his story already unraveling.

Detective Mulholland, joined by seasoned forensic investigator Colin Bogart, walks listeners step‑by‑step through the painstaking reconstruction of that violent afternoon. Together, they peel back the layers of the crime scene—one drop of blood, one hair fiber, one fingerprint at a time—revealing how science, persistence, and experience converged to expose the truth behind Mortimer’s rampage.

This episode is tense, methodical, and deeply human. It honors the victims, respects the gravity of the violence, and brings listeners inside the forensic process that ultimately brought justice to a devastated family and community.

A gripping, sobering journey into the evidence awaits.

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 first high‑pressure moments that shaped their instincts, discipline, and commitment to forensic truth.

Colin and Megan share what it was like to step into their first scenes, navigate uncertainty, and learn the weight of documenting evidence with precision and integrity. Guided by Mulholland’s mentorship and steady insight, the trio reflects on the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs that built the foundation for their work today.

A compelling look at growth, guidance, and the next generation of forensic professionals.