Break the Case
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
What is Genetic Genealogy? Could it Help Solve Linda Malcom’s Murder? | SN3 EP12
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Genetic genealogy allows officers to compare DNA evidence with public genealogy databases, helping investigators build out family trees and identify r...
SN3 EP12 | Detective Discusses Progress in Linda Malcom’s Case
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Port Orchard Detective Andee Walton updates AMU’s team on how evidence testing and investigative genetic genealogy may help identify Linda Malcom's ...
SN3 EP11 | Back to Port Orchard: Police Reveal Unknown DNA May Lead to Linda Malcom’s Killer
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Bucholtz recently returned to Port Orchard, Washington to conduct additional on-the-ground investigation and meet with law enforcement officials.&...
SN3 EP10 | Paul Holes: Were Two People Involved in Linda Malcom’s Murder?
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned cold case investigator Paul Holes, who is credited with identifying the Golden State Killer, met in-person with Jen to discuss Linda Malcom’...
SN1 EP12 | Rebekah Gould: Case File Revelations
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear clips of William Miller’s interview with police in November 2020, 16 years after Rebekah Gould’s murder. Hosted on Aca...
SN3 EP9 | Linda Malcom’s Injury Analysis
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Examining the various wounds Linda suffered in the minutes before her death provides insight about her killer. Hear from Bryan Byrd, medical expert, a...
SN3 EP8 | Linda Malcom's Case Heats Up
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
April 30, 2023 marked the 15-year anniversary of Linda Malcom’s murder. AMU investigators Jennifer Bucholtz and George Jared traveled to Port Orchar...
SN3 EP7 | Fighting for the Victims of Unsolved Crimes with Bill Thomas
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When a case goes unsolved for years, law enforcement agencies often reduce the investigative resources dedicated to it. Even as evidence-te...
SN3 EP6 | What Clues Does the Fire Reveal About Linda Malcom’s Murder?
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 6, Jen and George consult two experts with backgrounds and experience in firefighting and arson investigation. Hear Jerry Bucholtz and Alan...
SN3 EP5 | What Type of Knife was Used to Kill Linda Malcom?
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Identifying the style of knife used to stab Linda Malcom can provide clues about both the crime and the killer. Hear from knife expert, Jeff Schafer, ...
SN3 EP4 | On-the-Ground Investigation in Port Orchard
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jennifer Bucholtz discusses her on-the-ground investigation into the murder of Linda Malcom. Hear what Jen learned after meeting with...
SN3 EP3 | Family Frustrations: Linda’s Sisters Share 15-Year Struggle for Answers
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode, Jen and George talk to two more of Linda’s sisters, Dianna and Rochell. Linda’s older sister, Dianna, shares memories of Lin...
SN3 EP2 | Establishing the Facts of the Linda Malcom Case
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The investigation is on. In this episode, learn what was happening in the days leading up to Linda Malcom’s murder including her plans to move the n...
SN3 EP1 | Will AMU's Investigative Team Take on the Unsolved Murder of Linda Malcom?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AMU’s Cold Case Investigative Team received dozens of cases to consider for their next investigation. In this episode, hear the team’s initial con...
SN1 EP11 | A Conviction, but Few Answers in Rebekah Gould Murder
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 18 years, the family of Rebekah Gould got what many families of cold case victims never get: justice. On October 18, 2022, Break the Case invest...
Coming Soon! Season 3: Reinvestigating the Unsolved Murder of Linda Malcom
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AMU’s Cold Case Team is back for Season 3! This season we’re investigating the murder of Linda Malcom, a Navy veteran who was killed in Port Orcha...
SN1 EP10 | William Miller Pre-Trial Hearing: Rebekah Gould Case
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly six weeks after his suppression hearing, William Miller was back in court for his pre-trial hearing on October 3. In this episode, hear Jen Buc...
SN1 EP9 | Special Coverage: William Miller Suppression Hearing in Rebekah Gould Case
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After months of delays, William Miller, who is charged with first degree murder in the death of Rebekah Gould, finally made an appearance in court for...
SN2 EP9 | Status of Debbie’s Case & Planning for Season 3
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jen and George recount their most recent trip to Lubbock. Hear how they recreated parts of the homicide scene at the actual house where Debbie was kil...
SN1 EP8 | A Big Step Towards Justice for Rebekah Gould
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In November 2020, a man named William Miller was arrested in Oregon and extradited to Arkansas for the murder of Rebekah Gould. Miller is the cousin o...
SN1 EP7 | A Look Back at the Rebekah Gould Investigation
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In January 2019, Jennifer Bucholtz first reached out to George Jared to learn more about the unsolved murder of Rebekah Gould. In the seventh episode,...
SN1 EP6 | ARREST: How Crowdsourcing Contributed to Arrest in Rebekah Gould Cold Case
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 16 years as an unsolved cold case, an arrest was finally made in the murder of Rebekah Gould. In this episode, AMU criminal justice professor Je...
SN1 EP5 | Could Circumstantial Evidence Lead to a Conviction?
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the fifth episode, Jennifer Bucholtz shares her list of circumstantial evidence that she’s uncovered and who it points to as the most likely susp...
SN1 EP04 | What Weapon Was Used to Kill Rebekah?
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What, specifically, caused Rebekah Gould’s death? In the fourth episode, Jennifer Bucholtz analyzes the findings detailed in Rebekah’s autopsy rep...
SN1 EP03 | What Does the Killer’s Actions Tell Us about their Identity?
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, AMU Criminal Justice professor Jennifer Bucholtz outlines a behavioral analysis profile of Rebekah Gould’s killer. Learn how the ki...
SN1 EP02 | On-the-Ground Investigation Sheds Light on Rebekah’s Murder
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode, gain a local perspective about the area where Rebekah Gould was murdered in 2004. Hear what Jennifer Bucholtz learned during he...
SN1 EP01 | Investigating the Murder of Rebekah Gould
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In September 2004, 22-year-old college student Rebekah Gould was murdered near Melbourne, Arkansas. In the first episode, learn about the evidence in ...
SN2 EP08 | Debbie’s Friends Provide Recollections about her Murder
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie’s friends have spent more than 46 years wondering who could have been enraged enough to brutally murder their sweet and likeable 18-year-old ...
SN2 EP07 | What the Autopsy and Crime Scene Reveal About Debbie’s Killer
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the New Year comes a BIG update: There is now a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Debbie’s killer. No deta...
SN2 EP6 | CrimeCon, CrimeHQ and the Texas Cold Case Unit
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear about some exciting announcements that our team expects will be instrumental in bringing resolution to Debbie’s case in the Ne...
SN2 EP5 | What Type of Knife Was Used to Kill Debbie Sue Williamson?
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The murder weapon is always a critical piece of evidence in any homicide case. Although the knife used to kill Debbie Sue Williamson was never recover...
SN2 EP4 | Advancements in DNA Could Help Solve Debbie Williamson’s Case
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A key step in solving many cold cases is the processing of old evidence using new technology. In this episode, AMU professor and private investigator ...
SN2 EP3 | On Scene in Lubbock, Texas
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Investigators Jen Bucholtz and George Jared travel to Lubbock, Texas on the anniversary of Debbie’s murder to meet Debbie’s sisters, Liz Flat...
SN2 EP2 | Proving Who DIDN’T Kill Debbie Sue Williamson
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1984, the now-infamous self-proclaimed serial killer Henry Lee Lucas confessed to murdering hundreds of people, including Debbie Sue Williamson. In...
SN2 EP01 | What Happened to Debbie Sue Williamson?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this season of Break the Case, American Military University’s Cold Case team investigates the 46-year-old unsolved murder of Debbie Sue Williamso...