Sooner State True Crime

In Dec 1996, OU ballet dancer Juli Busken was abducted from her apartment complex. Her body was found 12 hours later, but the search for her killer was took 8 years. Follow our social media @okcrimestate. Email: soonerstatecrimepod@gmail.com website: crimestatepod.net. PLEASE DONATE: PayPal.me/crimestate

The Reliable pharmacy of okc was the target of a robbery that ended in the death of a 16 year old kid and a fierce debate about the murder charges filed in the case. Follow our social media: @okcrimestate on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Email: soonerstatecrimepod@gmail.com. Sources and website: crimestatepod.net. DONATE PLEASE: PayPal.me/crimestate ShapeandFoster.com. Choose Your Struggle Podcast!!

On June 13, 1996, Crystal Gayle Dittmeyer went missing from her OKC apartment. The 12 year old has never been found but, her murder hasn’t gone unpunished. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @okcrimestate. Email: soonerstatecrimepod@gmail.com. Website with sources: crimestatepod.net. Donate to the TipJar at: PayPal.me/crimestate. Visit www.WYLD.gallery for Native American artwork. Donate $15 - $35 for SSTC swag! Donate $35 or more to also receive a SSTC hand painted sign! PayPal.me/crimestate

In Oct 2015, the Oklahoma State University family was celebrating homecoming. However, the parade would be the scene of a horrific crash between a rogue car and innocent bystanders. Www.wlyd.gallery Social media: @okcrimestate soonerstatecrimepod@gmail.com PayPal.me/crimestate crimestatepod.net

On September 25, 2014, Alton Nolen was suspended at his job at Vaughan Foods. His reaction was to go get a knife at home, return to the plant, and go on a rampage. One employee was beheaded, and another almost died from the attack. Join our social media: OKcrimestate. Email Us: Soonerstatecrimepod@gmail.com. Visit our website: crimestatepod.com.

In August of 1990, James Lane was murdered in Tulsa. An innocent man would spend 28 years in prison for the crime. Justice was never served for this murder. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: OKcrimestate or Visit our website: crimestatepod.com or email: soonerstatecrimepod@gmail.com Donate: PayPal.me/Crimestate. Thanks Ghost Town and American Timelines Podcasts for sponsoring us! Please donate to the podcast, we need your support! PayPal.me/crimestate Sources listed on our website: crimestate.weebly.com

In October of 2011, Carina Saunders was 19 years old, fresh out of drug treatment and had her entire life ahead. However, her dismembered body was located in bags, behind a local grocery store on October 13, 2011 in Oklahoma City. Two men were charged with the murder, however, lack of evidence forced investigators to eventually let them go. If you have any information regarding the murder of Carina Saunders, Please contact OSBI at 1-800-522-8017 or email tips to: Tips@osbi.ok.gov Donate to TipJar: paypal.me/crimestate. Crimestatepod.comSources for this episode: Official Affidavit, Search Warrant, Autopsy Report, The Chrysalis Chapters: “Carinas Story” , CBS News: “investigators believe video exists of Oklahoma teens gruesome 2011 slaying”, The Oklahoman: Carina Saunders Obituary, News9: “body found in duffel bag in Bethany field” , News9: “Cody Perez No longer person of interest in Carina Saunders Murder” , News9: “ Carina Saunders parents talk to News9 about daughters death”, News9: “investigators follow new leaders in Saunders case”, News9: “suspect arrested for Carina Saunders Murder”, News9: “more details released in arrest of suspect in Carina Saunders murder”, News9: “Exclusive: Carina Saunders father opens up to News9”, News9: “two accused killers charged with murder of Carina Saunders”, News9: “Murder charged dismissed against suspects in case of dismembered Bethany woman” News9: “detective connected to Carina Saunders Murder let go”, News9: “detective in Carina Saunders case facing criminal charges”, News9: “former suspect in Saunders murder files lawsuit against Bethany police”, News9: “OSBI continues search for evidence in homicide of Carina Saunders”, News9: “person of interest in Carina Saunders case responds to News9” , News9: “Carina Saunders sister speaks out after new $50,000 reward offered”, News9: “Carina Saunders parents: renewed sense of hope”, Newsok: “friends recall OKC woman whose body was found in duffel bag”, Newsok: “mother of woman whose body was found in duffel bag in Bethany told OKCPD she was “terrified”, Newsok: “friends and family of Carina Saunders father for vigil outside Bethany PD”, Newsok: “one person of interest cleared, another sought by Bethany PD in death of 19 year old woman”, Newsok: “Bethany PD contact woman thought to have video of Carinas Saunders killing”, Newsok: “Bethany PD day Cody Perez is no longer a person of interest in woman’s slaying”, Newsok: “two defendants in the Carina Saunders homicide case make appearances in Oklahoma County district court”, Newsok: “Carina Saunders autopsy report released months after Oklahoma woman’s body was found in duffel bag”, Newsok: “killing of Carina Saunders raises awareness of human trafficking cases in Oklahoma”, Newsok: “flawed police work prompts Oklahoma county DA to drop charges in Carina Saunders slaying”, Newsok: “former suspect in Carina Saunders slaying sues Bethany and its police department”, Newsok: “Bethany settles lawsuit with former suspect in Carina Saunders slaying”, Newsok: “investigators, family plea for evidence in Carina Saunders slaying five years later”, Newsok: “knife, clothing found in search of OKC site linked to Carina Saunders”, Newsok: “reward renewed in the Carina Saunders homicide case”, KFOR: “Carina Saunders update: witness claims she’s seen video torture”, KFOR: “investigators looking into new tips in Carina Saunders Murder case”, KFOR: “investigators looking into cellphone possibly connected to Carina Saunders case”, New York Daily News: “Carina Saunders final autopsy released by Oklahoma police, violent death confirmed, News9: “Facebook messages from person of interest in Carina Saunders death under investigation”, News9: “OSBI files new warrant, requests phone records of person of interest in Carina Saunders case” News9: “Carina Saunders family hopeful documentary provides break in case” , Buzzfeed News: “Facebook shares new evidence in cold case of murdered teen” Www.patreon.com/crimestate

In our first episode of Sooner State True Crime.... we are briefly covering the brutal, unsolved 2010 murder of Julie Mitchell in Northwest OKC. If you have any information about this case, please contact the OKCPD tip line at 405-235-7300 or contact Eastman Investigations at 405-274-7500. please send any comments or case suggestions to: SoonerStateCrimePod@gmail.com crimestate.weebly.com Or follow us on Twitter @crimestate or Donate to the TipJar: PayPal.me/crimestate. Assistant Producer: John Bradshaw, crimestate.weebly.com. Sources for this episode: www.google.com/amp/s/kfor.com/2012/11/26/murdered-okc-woman-took-part-in-alleged-illegal-gambling-before-death/amp/. www.news9.com/story/33615368/search-continues-for-suspect-6-years-after-julie-mitchells-murder. www.news9.com/story/24667737/inbestigation-into-julie-mitchells-murder-ongoing. www.google.com/amp/s/oklahoman.com/article/3668725/timeline-julie-mitchell-homicide-investigation/amp. www.google.com/amp/s/kfor.com/2012/11/26/murdered-okc-woman-took-part-in-alleged-illegal-gambling-before-death/amp/. www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1328468/amp/Murdered-mother-dumped-closet-discovered-blood-drenched-daughter.html. www.edmondsun.com/news/local_news/search-for-local-woman-s-killer-continues/article_e0785af8-db26-510b-85c1-6c2c89a90301.html. www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/julie-mitchell-obituary?pid=146502415. Www.patreon.com/crimestate