Ep 118-121 BLONDE BROWNIES by Diane Marger-Moore

 

Thank you, Diane Marger Moore, for your favorite BLONDE BROWNIE recipe! 

Ingredients

1 box of Graham Crackers (yes the whole box, not crushed crumbs!)

1 (14 oz) can of sweet condensed milk (if you want extra moist, really rich brownies use 2 cans!)

1 (12 oz) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Directions - Preheat oven to 350

1. Place Graham Crackers in the paper bag and fold it up tightly. Place the bag on the floor and stomp all over the crackers until they are crumbly. Some larger chunks are expected. The Graham Cracker crumbs are NOT the right consistency, so use the full crackers and smash them. 

2. Mix smashed Graham crackers with condensed milk and chocolate chips. 

3. Scoop into a pre-greased 13 x 9-inch pan and bake for 20-30 minutes until the tops of the brownies begin to brown.

4. Cut into small squares (don't wait wait until they are completely cooled, or you won't be able to remove them!).

These are very rich, so small squares work best and yield about 20-24 squares. Diane stacks her with foil in between the layers of brownies. 

Pairing with---this refreshing sweet Petticoat Moscato 2021 from Laithwaites! 

EP 118 - 121 16 Minutes- Was the Death of Baby Matthew an Accident or Murder?

 

Listen to the 16 Minute Series on your favorite podcast platform!

Matthew Dean Wise, courtesy of Diane Marger Moore

BUY 16 MINUTES: WAS THE DEATH OF BABY MATTHEW AN ACCIDENT OR MURDER by Diane Marger Moore on AMAZON

Google Maps- Michelle Wise: Distance her home to neighbors to call 911 to report the fire.

Google Maps: William Wise's distance from his home to neighbor Wayne Edward's home, to call 911 to report the fire. 

The Indianapolis Star- March 6, 1994

CRIME SCENE PHOTOS- Courtesy of Diane Marger Moore

Location of Baby Matthew's body.

Baby monitor in family living room; courtesy of Diane Marger Moore

Nursey wall socket- no obvious fire damage, courtesy of Diane Marger Moore

Hallway, Wise Home- Baby Matthew's room was the first room on the left. 

Baby Monitor Receiver; Wise Home

Grave of Matthew Dean Wise- Courtesy of Diane Marger Moore

Wise Grave Site- Rice Cemetery - Courtesy of Diane Marger Moore

Rice Cemetery - Courtesy of Diane Marger Moore

Obituary of Rae Ann Symons

 

Article on fatal fire at Wise Home

SOURCES

Aaron Katersky, Woman set on fire in New York City subway identified by police, ABCNews, Dec 31, 2024.

Arson: Crime in the United States, FBI, 2019.

Arson-Homicides: Findings from a national study, FBI, US Department of Justice, 1995.

BUSHFIRE Arson Bulletin, The Arson's Mind, Pts 1 - 4, Australian Institute of Criminology, Australia, Feb. 15, 2005. 

Carly Claney, Understanding Denial as a Defense Mechanism, Relational Psychology, Aug. 5, 2024.

Diane Marger Moore, 16 Minutes: Was the death of Baby Matthew an Accident or Murder, WildBlue Press, 2021.

Faulty Baby Monitor blamed for crib fire, UPI.com, Jan. 2, 1998.

Gerry Baby Products Accounces Model 602 Deluxe Baby Monitor Recall, CPSC, 1996.

Inside the Mind of an Arsonist, ABCNews.com, Jan 2, 2012.

Jackie Koppell, What to know about death of a woman set on fire in NYC Subway, NewsNation.com, Dec. 24, 2024.

John Douglas & Mark Olshaker, Anatomy of Motive: The FBIs Legendary Mindhunter Explores The Key to understanding and Catching Violent Criminals, Pocket Books, New York, New York, 2000.

John Douglas, Ann Burgess, Allen Burgess, & Robert Ressler, Crime Classification Manual, 2nd Edition, Jossey-Bass Publisher, 2006.

Kris Lynch, Crossing the line from firefighter to arsonist, Firerescue1.com, April 26, 2020.

Laura Paddison, Why do arsonists set fires? The reasons are sometimes dark and surprising, MSN.com. Feb 3, 2025.

Rachel Rori Rodriguez Spradley, Family Mass Murder: An Exploratory Study of the Role of Arson, Universities Libraries, University of South Carolina, Fall 2023.

Report on the Firefighter Arson Problem, National Volunteer Fire Council, 2016.

Robert Disbrow, Jr, Six Motives for Firesetting, Firehouse, Dec 13, 2010.

Sarah Brightman & Andre Bocelli, 'Time To Say Goodbye, Con Te Partiro, 2006.

Stephen J. Morowitz, Arson and Arson-Associated Homicides, Clinical and Psychological Perspectives on Foul Play, Springer Nature Link, Aug. 3, 2019.

Understanding Arsonists: The Role of Psychological Profiling in Fire Investigations, Ohio Arson Schooling.org, 

USA V. William Wise, No. 22016165 (9th Cir 2024), Justia  US Law, 2024.

Wendy L. Patrick, Is Your Next Door Neighbor a Firestarter, Psychology Today, July, 24, 2024.

William Wise vs State, Justia US Law, 1999.

Yarden Segal, Gurtej Gill, et al., Unraveling the Inferno: An Arson case series, National Library of Medicine, May 12, 2024.

Ep 117: Speaking with Dr. Katherine Ramsland!

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Jill with Dr. Katherine Ramsland at her Barnes & Noble book signing 2024!

Hanging out with Dr Katherine Ramsland at Crimecon Orlando! 2023!

Such a fun interview with Dr. Katherine Ramsland!  

Buy Dr. Ramsland's books here - at Amazon!

 

Ep 113-117: Detroit Bumpy Cake Recipe - The Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides by Bates with Cliff

 

DETROIT BUMPY CAKE RECIPE

Courtesy of Alexandra Penfold

DETROIT BUMPY CAKE

 

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 Tbsp unsalted butter

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder

1/2 cup hot black coffee

1/2 cup canola oil

1 cup buttermilk

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed

3/ cup white sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Buttercream Frosting:

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup vegetable shortening

2 /2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Pourable Fudge Frosting:

1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature

2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder

1/3 cup dark corn syrup

1/ tsp salt

16 Tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces

 

Directions

1. Set oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9- by 13-inch pan or baking dish with butter. Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to pan; shake and tap pan gently until the butter is completely coated in cocoa. Tip out excess.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1/2 cup cocoa and coffee, beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add oil, beat for 30 seconds; add buttermilk, beat for 30 seconds; add baking soda, beat for 30 seconds; add salt, beat for 30 seconds; add vanilla, beat for 30 seconds; add eggs, beat for 30 seconds; add sugars, beat for 30 seconds. Add flour and beat about 5 minutes to remove any lumps. Batter may begin to bubble.

3. Pour batter into prepared pan and use spatula to smooth top. Bake until cake tester comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a rack and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes. Transfer to the freezer for at least an hour and up to overnight.

4. For the Buttercream: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and shortening on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar and mix to fully incorporate, about 1 minute. Add vanilla extract and mix until blended, about 30 seconds. Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up frosting.

5. Pipe frosting crosswise into seven 1-inch-wide lines spaced 1-inch apart (each "bump" should run the length of the cake, 9 inches long). Return cake to freezer for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting.

 6. For the Fudge: In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, corn syrup, salt, and 1 stick of butter. Stir occasionally to fully incorporate butter as it's melting then bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

7. Cook until mixture registered 240 F (116 C) on a candy or instant-read thermometer (tip: A small amount dropped into cold water should form a soft, malleable ball). Remove from heat. While whisking constantly, add hot mixture to buttermilk mixture. Add remaining butter pieces and continue whisking until fully mixed, and it has cooled (frosting must be only SLIGHTLY warm). 

8. Remove frosted cake from freezer. Pour cooled frosting over the cake in long strokes to cover the buttercream rolls completely. NOTE: Frosting will be thin & saucelike. Working quickly and evenly, the 'frosting runoff' will create fudgy pockets along the surface beside the bumps that will firm up in the freezer. Return cake to freezer for at least 30 minutes to set. A smaller paring knife works best for cutting pieces, while keeping the cake's unique bumpy look.

Chill leftover and store leftover in the refrigerator or freezer. 

Alexandra Penfold, Detriot Bumpy cake (Chocolate w. Vanilla Buttercream and Chocolate Fudge) Recipe, Serious Eats, Aug. 29,2023.

Cooper Point Merlot 2023 from Laithwaites Wine Club

Ep 113-116 Baby Doll Serial Killer by BR Bates with Gerald Cliff

 

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ARMSTRONGS HOMICIDES on Amazon! 

Episode 113- 116 contain references to suicide. IF you need support, please reach out for help. NATIONAL SUICIDE HOTLINE.

Wild Blue Publishing- PHOTO GALLERY for The Baby Doll Serial Killer book!

John Eric Armstrong in Wayne County Jail - Murderpedia.

Arrested- Murderpedia.

Infamous Michigan Avenue and the Cass Corridor.

Trial of John Eric Armstrong- Murderpedia.

John Eric Armstrong mugshot, MDOC 2024

In-laws home where John Eric Armstrong was living when arrested in 2000.

BR Bates new book, The Crack City Strangler: The Homicides of Benjamin Atkins IS OUT! Murder in the Motor City, Book 2! 

SOURCES FOR THIS SERIES

Charles Montaldo, Profile of the Serial Killer John Eric Armstrong, ThoughtCo.com, Oct 28, 2019.

Cooper Point Merlot 2023, Laithwaites Wine Club.com, Jan 2025.

Alexandra Penfold, Detriot Bumpy cake (Chocolate w. Vanilla Buttercream and Chocolate Fudge) Recipe, Serious Eats, Aug. 29,2023.

Dave Herdon, Serial killer from Dearborn Heights caught after woman's body found, featured on new TV docu-series, Pressandguide.com, Jan. 22, 2022.

Drug Investigator Pugh receives Award, Evansville Courier and Press, Oct 26, 2001.

George Hunter, Detroit Police find 63 fetuses in boxes, freezers at funeral home, The Detroit Press, Oct. 19, 2018.

John Eric Armstrong, MDOC, Dept of Corrections, July 18, 2024.

John Eric Armstrong, Murderpedia, Jan. 2025.

John Eric Armstrong- "Baby Doll Killer," Radford University Serial Killer Database, Jan 2025.

JP Rosman and PJ Resnick, Sexual Attraction to Corpses: A Psychiatric Review of Necrophilia, National Library of Medicine, 1989.

Licenses revoked for Detroit funeral home manager after hearing demonstrated gross misconduct, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Michigan.gov, Oct. 11, 2022.

Mark Gribbons, John Eric Armstrong- Model Sailor, CrimeLibrary.com, Jan 2025.

Matt Durr, Detroit Funeral home where remains of 250 people were found has license suspended for a decade, MLive.com, Nov 20, 2019.

Relatives: Suspected serial killer was product of abusive past, Nevada Appeal.com, Dec 20, 2001.

Scott Fulmer, The Serial Killer of Michigan Avenue, A Study in Crime, July 16, 2024.

The Troubled Childhood of Serial Killer "John Eric Armstrong, Crimes from the Peanut Gallery, June 14. 

Twisted Killer- S1, Ep 2- The Dead Don't Say No, Peacock, Jan. 13, 2022.

BUY KILLER MYSTERY - an immersive and exciting Murder Mystery tabletop game! Read the story cards, work the clues, SOLVE the murder. And remember-- everyone's a suspect! 

 

Cowboy Corn Dip by Kristy Norrell

2 11 oz cans Mexicorn or Southwest Corn- drained

1 (4 oz) can of dice green chilles

1 Cup sour cream

3/4 cup of mayonnaise

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1/4 Cup green onions, sliced

Salt & ground black pepper- to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In medium bowl, stir together corn, chilles, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. Chill until ready to serve, then top with additional green onions before serving, if desired.

ENJOY!!!  Get this recipe online!

Thank you - Kristy Norrell from 12Tomatoes.com

Jill is pairing this wonderful corn dip with The Butterfly Effect Chardonnay from Sam Plunkett. at Nakedwines.com.

https://12tomatoes.com/cowboy-corn-dip/

108-111 Silent Silhouette by George Jared and Jennifer Bucholz

 

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Photos used with permission

Courtesy Jennifer Bucholtz/George Jared

1974- DOUG WILLIAMSON & DEBBIE SUE AGNEW WILLIAMSON

Miss Deborah Sue Agnew married W. Douglas Williamson

June 14, 1975

JUNE 14, 1975- DEBBIE MARRIES DOUG

2019: JOYCE LEMONS- DEBBIE'S MOTHER 

DEBBIE AND DOUG'S HOUSE 

GOOGLE MAP OF THE WILLIAMSON HOME

BLOODY DRAG MARKS- CARPORT

REENACTMENT OF HOMICIDE CRIME SCENE IN CARPORT

REENACTMENT OF CRIME SCENE

TYPE OF KNIFE USED IN HOMICIDE and SHEATH.

(LUBBOCK, TX: Do you recall anyone having a knife like this IN 1975?)

AUTOPSY- 17 STAB WOUNDS

SUSTAINED BY DEBORAH SUE WILLIAMSON

Ricky Agnew (Debbie's brother)'s Obituary

March 1990 - Ft Worth Star Telegram

Obituary- Deborah Sue Williamson

GRAVE OF DEBORAH SUE WILLIAMSON

Document by Teresa Looney Roeder - Unsolved Case of Deborah Sue Williamson- Debbie Agnew Facebook Group

BUY KILLER MYSTERY - an immersive and exciting Murder Mystery tabletop game! Read the story cards, work the clues, SOLVE the murder. And remember-- everyone's a suspect! 

SOURCES

Blair Sabol, Lubbock Cold Case Reexamined, KCBD11.com, Aug 25, 2021.

Caitlyn Rooney, Body of Young Woman in Lubbock exhumed Wednesday for 1975 murder investigation, Everythinglubbock.com, May 10, 2023.

Caitlyn Rooney, 1975 cold case in Lubbock, target of new search warrant,  Everythinglubbock.com, May 23, 2023.

CPI Inflation Calculator, in2013dollars.com, Nov 3, 2024.

Crime in Texas, Texas Dept of Public Safety, 2021.

Crime in Texas, 1st Quarter Report (Q1), Texas Dept of Public Safety, May 2024. 

Deborah Sue Williamson, Solve The Case.com, Oct. 16, 2024.

Deborah Sue Agnew Williamson, The Murder in My Family, Nov. 10, 2018.

Gabriel Monte, Landon Terry's family confronts killer in Lubbock murder sentencing, Lubbock- Avalanche Journal, Feb. 4, 2022.

George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz, Silent Silhouette: Who Killed Deborah Sue Williamson-- and Why?, Independently Published, 2022.

Jennifer Bucholtz, Debbie Williamson's 1975 Murder Remains Unsolved Part I, American Military University Edge, Aug. 17, 2021.

Jennifer Bucholtz, Why Debbie Williamson's Murder Remains Unsolved, Part II, American Military University Edge, Aug. 24, 2021.

Jennifer Bucholtz, Analyzing Debbie Sue Williamson's autopsy report, Part III, American Military University Edge, Aug. 31, 2021. 

Jennifer Buckholtz, Plea Deal reached in the Rebekah Gould Murder, AMU Edge, Oct. 18, 2022.

KCBD Staff, Casey Owens pleads guilty to 2017 murder of Landon Terry, KDBDNews.com, Jan 27, 2022.

Lucinda Holt, Cold case victims' sister carries on father's mission seeking justice after 42 years, Lubbock-Avalanche Journal, Aug 23, 2017.

Natalie Buchwald, Understanding Deflection in Psychology and Effective Ways to Respond, Manhattan Mental Health Counseling, April 26, 2023.

Pawel Kopacz, Ewa Juzwik-Kopacz, Filip Bolechala, Marcin Strona, & Tomas Konopka, Overkilling: A specific type of homicide- Constructing the definition: Injuries and victim, Legal Medicine, Nov. 2022.

Shaley Kidwell, How forensic genetic genealogists helped solve a decades old Lubbock murder case, KDBC News Channel, May 1, 2024.

Shaley Kidwell, Family Has Renewed Sense of Hope in Lubbock Cold Case, KCBD News Channel, May 2, 2024.

Taking another look at a Lubbock cold case, KCBD.com, Aug. 25, 2021.

George Jared & Jennifer Bucholtz, KCBD interview Aug 24, 2021.

Who Killed Deborah Sue Williamson- An Interview with Liz and Paula, Pt 1, Diamond State Murder Board, Sept. 24, 2021.

William Kennedy, What happened to Deborah Sue Agnew Williamson, the Lubbock cold case still making headlines? DNA evidence may soon offer answers in the case, WeGotThisCovered.com, Dec. 6, 2023.