Episode 19 hits with the force of a lightning strike. In this gripping and deeply personal chapter of The Silent Witness Podcast, Detective Mulholland relives the moment his family vacation in Orlando turned into a real‑time nightmare — the attempted abduction of his daughter, Hanna.

What should’ve been a carefree day in the Sunshine State became a split‑second fight for safety and survival. Hanna walks us through the chilling encounter from her perspective, revealing the instincts that kicked in when everything went wrong.

Detective Mulholland opens up about the terror that no amount of training could blunt. And Hanna’s fiancé, Ty, shares the raw fear and adrenaline of watching the woman he loves nearly vanish before his eyes.

This episode is tense, emotional, and unflinchingly honest — a rare look at how fast life can pivot, how danger hides in plain sight, and how one family refused to be broken!

In this week's episode Detective John Mulholland continues his story of the tragic death of Gail Sims and the subsequent investigation into her boyfriend. Did he get away with murder? Let's find out!

In this powerful episode of The Silent Witness Podcast, Detective John Mulholland takes us through the tragic and heartbreaking murder of Cincinnati woman Gail Sims, who was killed by her then-boyfriend.

What began as a relationship turned deadly, culminating in a brutal act that silenced a life far too soon.

Detective Mulholland reveals the harrowing details of what happened that night, the disturbing motives that drove the perpetrator to commit this heinous crime, and the intense efforts to bring him to justice.

Did the killer escape accountability, or did law enforcement track him down?

With candor and respect for the victim, Detective Mulholland guides listeners through every twist in this disturbing case—exposing the devastating impact of domestic violence and the unwavering pursuit of justice for Gail Sims.

A sobering and unforgettable episode that honors a life taken too soon and underscores the importance of seeking truth, no matter how dark the path.

This week we rejoin Detective Mike Horton and hear the dramatic conclusion of the "Lottie Mae Stanley " case!

Part One of this two‑part thriller dives into the extraordinary criminal life of Lottie Mae Stanley, a master con artist whose schemes stretched across more than a decade and spanned multiple states.

Stanley specialized in high‑level bank fraud, identity theft, and forgery, ultimately stealing over $800,000 through a series of meticulously planned impersonations and financial deceptions.

Her ability to reinvent herself, slip into new identities, and manipulate banking systems made her one of the most elusive fraud artists of her era.But even the most skilled criminals eventually meet someone who can break through the façade.

Enter Detective Mike Horton — the investigator whose persistence, patience, and psychological insight became the turning point in the case. Horton wasn’t just another detective assigned to the file; he was the one who finally got Stanley talking. Through careful rapport‑building and relentless follow‑through, he became the most integral figure in unraveling her story and bringing her long‑running schemes into the light.

All of this — and much more — unfolds in Part One of this gripping two‑part investigation on "The Silent Witness Podcast"

This is one of Colerain Township’s darkest and most unsettling cases — the trial of Fred Engelhardt, a man accused of murdering his own mother in 2002. What unfolded in the courtroom was chilling, but what lies beneath the surface is even darker.

Engelhardt’s defense made a desperate pivot: arguing he should be convicted of manslaughter instead of murder. His attorney claimed that years of emotional turmoil and psychological pressure from his mother “drove him” to kill her. But prosecutors painted a far more brutal picture — one of rage, violence, and a weapon chosen for maximum destruction.

Police say Engelhardt used a hammer to beat his 57‑year‑old mother to death.

Her body didn’t surface for weeks . Not until it was found hidden in a cistern behind the home they shared.And that discovery wasn’t luck. Detective John Mulholland chronicles one of Hamilton County’s most disturbing cases. On this episode, we take listeners deep into the investigation: The murder weapon — how Mulholland tracked down the hammer that prosecutors say delivered the fatal blows.The cistern — the moment Mulholland uncovered the decomposing remains, a discovery that shifted the entire trajectory of the case.The interrogation — what Engelhardt said… and what he couldn’t explain away.The judge’s role — with testimony now closed, Hamilton County Judge Norbert Nadel holds the verdict in his hands.This week’s episode is dark, claustrophobic, and unflinching — a descent into a family dynamic that ended in blood, secrecy, and a cistern that kept its secret far too long.Every detail.

Every twist.

Every piece of evidence Detective Mulholland unearthed.It’s all waiting for you on "The Silent Witness Podcast".

This is one of Colerain Township’s darkest and most unsettling cases — the trial of Fred Engelhardt, a man accused of murdering his own mother in 2002. What unfolded in the courtroom was chilling, but what lies beneath the surface is even darker.

Engelhardt’s defense made a desperate pivot: arguing he should be convicted of manslaughter instead of murder. His attorney claimed that years of emotional turmoil and psychological pressure from his mother “drove him” to kill her. But prosecutors painted a far more brutal picture — one of rage, violence, and a weapon chosen for maximum destruction.

Police say Engelhardt used a hammer to beat his 57‑year‑old mother to death.

Her body didn’t surface for weeks . Not until it was found hidden in a cistern behind the home they shared.And that discovery wasn’t luck. Detective John Mulholland chronicles one of Hamilton County’s most disturbing cases. On this episode, we take listeners deep into the investigation: The murder weapon — how Mulholland tracked down the hammer that prosecutors say delivered the fatal blows.The cistern — the moment Mulholland uncovered the decomposing remains, a discovery that shifted the entire trajectory of the case.The interrogation — what Engelhardt said… and what he couldn’t explain away.The judge’s role — with testimony now closed, Hamilton County Judge Norbert Nadel holds the verdict in his hands.This week’s episode is dark, claustrophobic, and unflinching — a descent into a family dynamic that ended in blood, secrecy, and a cistern that kept its secret far too long.Every detail.

Every twist.

Every piece of evidence Detective Mulholland unearthed.It’s all waiting for you on "The Silent Witness Podcast".

Episode 15 of The Silent Witness Podcast pulls listeners into the bizarre and unsettling world of Jason Patchell, a Green Township man whose late‑night break‑ins went far beyond burglary and ultimately earned him 15 years in prison.

This episode unpacks how Patchell slipped into homes while families slept, ate their food, watched their TV, and even made 1‑900 phone calls from their landlines — all before leaving a chilling “calling card” on the nightstand just inches from where his victims slept.

Detective John Mulholland walks through:

The Pattern — how Patchell’s intrusions escalated from strange to dangerous.

The Break — the mistake that finally exposed him.

The Sentence — why prosecutors pushed for a long term and how the judge justified it.

It’s a tight, eerie, and unforgettable look at a case where the fear wasn’t just what he stole — it was how close he got.