EPISODE COMING HALLOWEEN WEEK! HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF THE EPISODE! This special Halloween episode of Missouri Mayhem: Mystery & Murder with Mindy & Megan delves into the history and cultural significance of the West Bottoms in Kansas City, known for its haunted houses. It explores how these attractions have revitalized the area, transforming abandoned warehouses into popular Halloween destinations. The hosts discuss the evolution of the haunted house scene, highlighting key attractions like the Edge of Hell and the Beast, and share personal anecdotes and historical insights about the region's past, including its industrial roots and challenges like flooding. The episode also touches on the unique characters and stories that have emerged from this spooky yet vibrant community.

This Missouri Mayhem case takes us to the infamous Skidmore, MO in December of 2004 where pregnant Bobbie Jo Stinnett has a fateful encounter with a fellow dog lover and "new friend". Part I discusses both women's past and how they became acquaintanced in this horrific true crime case.

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Books & Articles

• Diane Fanning, Baby Be Mine:.
  • https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Be-Mine-Shocking-Murdered-ebook/dp/B00FO6IICC
• People.com article: “She Was Pregnant… By Morning, the Baby Was Alive—and She Wasn’t” (Apr 2025) People.com
• Oxygen (Twisted Killers): detailed recounting of the crime & investigation Oxygen
• DOJ press release: “Executions Scheduled…” about the death penalty decision Department of Justice

Podcasts & Multimedia

• Anatomy of Murder episode “Eerily Calm (Bobbie Jo Stinnett)” (52 min, Mar 4, 2025) Apple PodcastsAnatomy of Murder
• Talk Murder With Me episode “Horror in Skidmore, Missouri” (32 min, 2021) Apple Podcasts
• YouTube clip: “False Pregnancy, Child Snatched from the Womb” (overview) YouTube
• Murder in the Heartland by M. William Phelps https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Heartland-M-William-Phelps/dp/0758215568

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Today's case on Missouri Mayhem takes us back to Kansas City in the early 2000's - April 2001 to be exact. Megan takes us down a sad and complicated path as we explore the Precious Doe/Erica Green Case. How can a little girl be murdered and no one knows who she is or where she came from? This case takes almost eight years to be resolved and sparks new awareness and the need for child victim advocates and support programs.

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News & Media Coverage

• Kansas City Star archives on the Precious Doe case (2001–2008 coverage).
• Associated Press. (2008). Man sentenced to life in prison for killing ‘Precious Doe.’
• CNN. (2008). Stepfather convicted in ‘Precious Doe’ murder.
• NBC News / MSNBC. (2005). Tip helps identify ‘Precious Doe.’
• People Magazine. (2008). Stepfather Gets Life in Murder of ‘Precious Doe’.

📺 Documentaries & TV Segments

• America’s Most Wanted (featured the Precious Doe case in the early 2000s).
• The First 48 – episodes featuring Kansas City homicide detectives (not Precious Doe directly, but relevant background on KC homicide work at the time).
• Local Kansas City news specials (KMBC, KCTV5, and FOX4 KC have anniversary retrospectives).

📖 Books & Longform

• Helling, S. (2008). Justice for Precious Doe (People Magazine feature).
• Court documents: State of Missouri v. Harrell Johnson (Case filings & trial transcripts).
• Greene, D. (2009). Unsolved Child Cases: Precious Doe (essay in child protection anthology).

🏛️ Court & Legal Records

• Jackson County Circuit Court (Kansas City, MO) – Trial records for Harrell Johnson and Michelle Johnson/Green.
• Missouri Department of Corrections – inmate records (Harrell Johnson, Michelle Green).

🌐 Online & Community Resources

• Alonzo Washington’s advocacy (community activist who kept Precious Doe in the public eye). His website/blog archives and public statements.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) – case file for Erica Green.
• Kansas City Public Library archives – includes coverage of Precious Doe memorials.