The Butterfly Effect: True Crime https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com Every year over 4,000 unidentified bodies are recovered in the United States. 600,000 people are reported as missing, and thousands more go unreported. The Butterfly Effect is an investigative podcast that seeks to reunite the nameless with their identities. Tue, 05 May 2026 21:45:10 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. True Crime 1440 serial butterflyepodcasting butterflyepodcasting No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19901313/full_photo_1_6tehe.png The Butterfly Effect: True Crime https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com 144 144 The Butterfly Effect: Becca Jane Doe's Story The Butterfly Effect: Becca Jane Doe's Story https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-butterfly-effect-bernco-jane-does-story/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-butterfly-effect-bernco-jane-does-story/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:27:28 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/74d7d329-9a63-3817-89a2-a37831095840 Albuquerque, New Mexico 1991: The body of a woman is found in a locked motel room. Over thirty years later, a photo of her and an unknown man continues to circulate nationwide, but no one has come forward to claim her. 

 

Chaos Theory says the smallest change can alter the course of history forever. Telling her story could be that butterfly. Who is the Bernalillo County Jane Doe?

]]> Albuquerque, New Mexico 1991: The body of a woman is found in a locked motel room. Over thirty years later, a photo of her and an unknown man continues to circulate nationwide, but no one has come forward to claim her. 

 

Chaos Theory says the smallest change can alter the course of history forever. Telling her story could be that butterfly. Who is the Bernalillo County Jane Doe?

]]> butterflyepodcasting false No 70 1 trailer Episode 1: Case UP2926 Episode 1: Case UP2926 https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-case-up2926/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-case-up2926/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2025 02:05:50 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/50a53e07-26fd-3da8-a6ea-cde3b7554e6f In 1991, a woman was found dead of an apparent suicide in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As I begin compiling research and records for a podcast, I quickly realize there’s more to the story than I expected. Between conflicting reports, scattered theories, and local rumors, the case of the Bernalillo County Jane Doe raises more questions than answers. Over thirty years later, the mystery remains unsolved. Who is Becca Jane Doe?

]]> In 1991, a woman was found dead of an apparent suicide in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As I begin compiling research and records for a podcast, I quickly realize there’s more to the story than I expected. Between conflicting reports, scattered theories, and local rumors, the case of the Bernalillo County Jane Doe raises more questions than answers. Over thirty years later, the mystery remains unsolved. Who is Becca Jane Doe?

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1685 1 1 full Episode 2: Behind Locked Doors Episode 2: Behind Locked Doors https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-2-behind-locked-doors/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-2-behind-locked-doors/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:50:47 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/0b78fe6f-7765-38fe-bcac-881ae6e9eaa6 In this episode I walk you through files I've obtained so far on Jane Doe - OMI reports, evidence logs, and witness statements. But things on paper aren't exactly adding up, either. Who could tell the story better than someone who was actually there that summer night in the Super 8? And what are police still not telling me?

]]> In this episode I walk you through files I've obtained so far on Jane Doe - OMI reports, evidence logs, and witness statements. But things on paper aren't exactly adding up, either. Who could tell the story better than someone who was actually there that summer night in the Super 8? And what are police still not telling me?

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1574 1 2 full Episode 3: Trends Episode 3: Trends https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-3-trends/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-3-trends/#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2025 16:55:53 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/f8ac03a9-c863-3915-9775-41a7c12e55b2 I break down Jane Doe's autopsy report, and the most exhaustive investigation timeline on her case, straight from the Chief Medical Investigator's notes.  

]]> I break down Jane Doe's autopsy report, and the most exhaustive investigation timeline on her case, straight from the Chief Medical Investigator's notes.  

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1783 1 3 full Episode 4: In Due Time Episode 4: In Due Time https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-4-in-due-time/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-4-in-due-time/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:05:28 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e36b0c88-2cdc-3f71-9882-e0413d06a76c Becca Jane Doe's post-mortem reconstruction was done in 1991. It's time she was given a new face. The Albuquerque records department gives me the news I was afraid of. 

]]> Becca Jane Doe's post-mortem reconstruction was done in 1991. It's time she was given a new face. The Albuquerque records department gives me the news I was afraid of. 

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1685 1 4 full Episode 5: Precedent Episode 5: Precedent https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-5-precedent/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-5-precedent/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:34:41 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/8c969161-ea36-39f2-8b0e-14be47a005f9 The current detective on Jane Doe's case answers questions I've had for years, including the results of the most recent DNA sample submitted for comparison between a young woman's mother and Becca Jane Doe.

]]> The current detective on Jane Doe's case answers questions I've had for years, including the results of the most recent DNA sample submitted for comparison between a young woman's mother and Becca Jane Doe.

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1359 1 5 full Episode 6: George Episode 6: George https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-6-george/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-6-george/#comments Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:22:22 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/dbf7f2f8-e9cf-33fb-97f5-1fae14b58b9f George Martinez tells his side of the story to Detective Heather Chavez. 

 

 

]]> George Martinez tells his side of the story to Detective Heather Chavez. 

 

 

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1710 1 6 full Bonus Episode: Where is Mr. Roof? Bonus Episode: Where is Mr. Roof? https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-where-is-mr-roof/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-where-is-mr-roof/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:03:10 -0500 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/29da9ab8-c0b2-3ff4-b719-b89a0e6714b4 On November 4, 2010, the remains of a man were discovered on a logging trail in Stacyville, Maine. Miles away, a community in Concord, Massachusetts was missing a beloved teacher. 

This is the story of how he was brought home.

]]> On November 4, 2010, the remains of a man were discovered on a logging trail in Stacyville, Maine. Miles away, a community in Concord, Massachusetts was missing a beloved teacher. 

This is the story of how he was brought home.

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1778 1 7 bonus Bonus Episode: Where They Went Bonus Episode: Where They Went https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-where-they-went/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-where-they-went/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:32:54 -0500 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/91ac1ba5-e3cd-3c6a-8268-4cd050b34388 Note: This episode was recorded and produced before the announcement of Becca Doe's identity. 

 

From social workers to business admins, forensic scientists to stay-at-home-moms, the volunteers working behind the scenes of recently solved Doe cases might not what you expect. Tracie Boyle, the case manager for the Ramapo College Of New Jersey's Investigative Genetic Genealogy program, walked me through the process of collecting DNA samples, building trees, and how it all comes together to bring the nameless back home. 

 

Learn more about IGG: https://www.ramapo.edu/igg/

 

]]> Note: This episode was recorded and produced before the announcement of Becca Doe's identity. 

 

From social workers to business admins, forensic scientists to stay-at-home-moms, the volunteers working behind the scenes of recently solved Doe cases might not what you expect. Tracie Boyle, the case manager for the Ramapo College Of New Jersey's Investigative Genetic Genealogy program, walked me through the process of collecting DNA samples, building trees, and how it all comes together to bring the nameless back home. 

 

Learn more about IGG: https://www.ramapo.edu/igg/

 

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1791 1 8 bonus Update: Becca Doe Identified Update: Becca Doe Identified https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/update-becca-doe-identified/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/update-becca-doe-identified/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:06:53 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/87eedf89-0eb9-33a9-b21e-b93ba8ba4979 On March 4th 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department, in conjunction with the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy program and Parabon labs, announced the identification of Becca Doe as Rebecca Mallekoote, of Tacoma, Washington. 

A full final episode of this season will be released in the coming weeks. 

 

]]> On March 4th 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department, in conjunction with the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy program and Parabon labs, announced the identification of Becca Doe as Rebecca Mallekoote, of Tacoma, Washington. 

A full final episode of this season will be released in the coming weeks. 

 

]]> butterflyepodcasting false No 36 1 9 bonus Bonus Episode: Proof of Life Bonus Episode: Proof of Life https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-proof-of-life/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-proof-of-life/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:45:20 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/04bf620a-1b5b-35d5-a90b-bd9f5dc8b6e6 Note: This episode was recorded and produced before the announcement of Becca Doe's identity. 

 

Lisa Ivany, a Team Lead at the nonprofit DNA Doe Project, sat down with me to discuss all things IGG, the hit National Geographic show Naming the Dead, and the ways some of the coldest cases turn warm again. 

 

Learn more about DDP: https://dnadoeproject.org/

Watch Naming the Dead now: https://www.hulu.com/series/naming-the-dead-b7fdaaa1-1b4f-40bb-9f92-d03086e103cc

 

]]> Note: This episode was recorded and produced before the announcement of Becca Doe's identity. 

 

Lisa Ivany, a Team Lead at the nonprofit DNA Doe Project, sat down with me to discuss all things IGG, the hit National Geographic show Naming the Dead, and the ways some of the coldest cases turn warm again. 

 

Learn more about DDP: https://dnadoeproject.org/

Watch Naming the Dead now: https://www.hulu.com/series/naming-the-dead-b7fdaaa1-1b4f-40bb-9f92-d03086e103cc

 

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1672 1 10 bonus Bonus Episode: Between the Cracks Bonus Episode: Between the Cracks https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-between-the-cracks/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-between-the-cracks/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:31:05 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/43c5d5e2-5894-37ff-9722-45aaa18e0db1 Author, researcher, podcast host and former professor Laurah Norton has been reporting on cold cases since 2017, specializing in stories that society seems to have left behind. In 2020, she and forensic anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael teamed up to breathe new life into the 1993 case of Ina Jane Doe. The amount of travel, science, and research involved was enough to fill a novel. So, she wrote one. 

 

Purchase Lay Them to Rest: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828829/

Listen to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/

Listen to One Strange Thing: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/

]]> Author, researcher, podcast host and former professor Laurah Norton has been reporting on cold cases since 2017, specializing in stories that society seems to have left behind. In 2020, she and forensic anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael teamed up to breathe new life into the 1993 case of Ina Jane Doe. The amount of travel, science, and research involved was enough to fill a novel. So, she wrote one. 

 

Purchase Lay Them to Rest: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828829/

Listen to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/

Listen to One Strange Thing: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 1634 1 11 bonus Episode 7: Reckoning Episode 7: Reckoning https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-7-reckoning/ https://thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-7-reckoning/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 21:45:10 -0400 thebutterflyeffectpodcast.podbean.com/900b3ac2-1f8f-3179-97e0-f05e02dc185d On March 4th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department announced Becca Doe's identification. It would have been her 53rd birthday.

 

In the final episode of this season, I recap what the last three months looked like for Becca's case behind the scenes, reflect on what her life may have looked like in the year before her death, and what it means to move forward without leaving those we love behind. 

]]> On March 4th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department announced Becca Doe's identification. It would have been her 53rd birthday.

 

In the final episode of this season, I recap what the last three months looked like for Becca's case behind the scenes, reflect on what her life may have looked like in the year before her death, and what it means to move forward without leaving those we love behind. 

]]> butterflyepodcasting true No 2443 1 12 full