Down & Away

On February 21, 1974, the bodies of Norman and Isabel Michaelson – both in their 60s – were found at their bayfront Longboat Key, Florida home by dinner guests that had come in from out of town. His body was found in the yard; her body was found in the trunk of their car. Multiple weapons were used. No motive or suspect was ever identified. MUSIC Kovd Those Winds – Blue Dot Sessions Kovd  Fjoria – Blue Dot Sessions

After reviewing all the documents, the idea that this event could have been the work of a serial killer is explored. MUSIC: Parisol – Blue Dot Sessions Trois Gnossiennes – Blue Dot Sessions Access Road 214 – Blue Dot Sessions NEWS CLIPS: ABC Action News – Aug 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Feb 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2012 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2013 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 1 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 2 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 3 Jerry and Charlotte Feltman remember Kingfish murders Son of Kingfish victim remembers father Theories Wayne Porter June Alder, reporter for the Islander Newspaper ACCENTS CLIPS: Fritz Wetherbee: NH Town Names New York Accents, A Movie 50 People Show Us Their States' Accents ACCENT TAG (Western Massachusetts) Class helps locals lose their Boston accent South Jersey Accent/Dialect North Jersey Accent            

The son of the only surviving victim, Raymond Barrows, is interviewed. MUSIC: Parisol – Blue Dot Sessions Trois Gnossiennes – Blue Dot Sessions   NEWS CLIPS: ABC Action News – Aug 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Feb 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2012 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2013 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 1 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 2 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 3 Jerry and Charlotte Feltman remember Kingfish murders Son of Kingfish victim remembers father Theories Wayne Porter June Alder, reporter for the Islander Newspaper    

Donald Frankos, aka Tony the Greek, was approached by law enforcement, and offered a story about 55 kilos of cocaine. This unlikely drug hit theory is explored, as well as psychic readings explored by law enforcement. MUSIC: Lone Elm – Blue Dot Sessions Trois Gnossiennes – Blue Dot Sessions   NEWS CLIPS: ABC Action News – Aug 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Feb 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2012 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2013 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 1 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 2 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 3 Jerry and Charlotte Feltman remember Kingfish murders Son of Kingfish victim remembers father Theories Wayne Porter June Alder, reporter for the Islander Newspaper  

The timeline of events on the day of the homicides and in the ensuing days and months. MUSIC: Access Road 214 – Blue Dot Sessions NEWS CLIPS: ABC Action News – Aug 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Feb 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2012 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2013 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 1 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 2 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 3 Jerry and Charlotte Feltman remember Kingfish murders Son of Kingfish victim remembers father Theories Wayne Porter June Alder, reporter for the Islander Newspaper  

Witness accounts from the Foodway parking lot incident and crash site are explored. CREDITS: Human Factors of Wrongful Convictions – Dr. Jennifer Dysart for The Innocence Project MUSIC: Tapoco Critter – Blue Dot Sessions Sand Reverie Kalimba – Blue Dot Sessions   NEWS CLIPS: ABC Action News – Aug 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Feb 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2012 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2013 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 1 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 2 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 3 Jerry and Charlotte Feltman remember Kingfish murders Son of Kingfish victim remembers father Theories Wayne Porter June Alder, reporter for the Islander Newspaper

The only surviving victim of the events of August 1, 1980 is interviewed by police at his hospital bedside, days after the incident. MUSIC: Parisol – Blue Dot Sessions Sand Reverie Kalimba – Blue Dot Sessions   NEWS CLIPS: ABC Action News – Aug 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Feb 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2012 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2013 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 1 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 2 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 3 Jerry and Charlotte Feltman remember Kingfish murders Son of Kingfish victim remembers father Theories Wayne Porter June Alder, reporter for the Islander Newspaper

Dr. Juan Dumois, his sons Mark and Eric, and Lt. Colonel Robert Matzke were killed on August 1, 1980 in Holmes Beach, Florida. One victim survived, Raymond Barrows. This season covers the series of crimes dubbed The Kingfish Boat Ramp Murders. MUSIC: Gymnopedies – Blue Dot Sessions   NEWS CLIPS: ABC Action News – Aug 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Feb 2, 2011 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2012 ABC Action News – Aug 1, 2013 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 1 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 2 I-Team Special Report: The Kingfish Killer, Part 3 Jerry and Charlotte Feltman remember Kingfish murders Son of Kingfish victim remembers father Theories Wayne Porter June Alder, reporter for the Islander Newspaper  

On 10/08/1980 the body of 36-year-old Merritt Wheeler Sr. was discovered in Horse Creek near the bridge at County Road 769 within DeSoto County Florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear Wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt Wheeler is a victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 993-4700 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide – and are not involved – will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far. MUSIC: Big River Run by Blue Dot Sessions Dowdy by Blue Dot Sessions White Crow Flies - Cullah  

On 10/08/1980 the body of 36-year-old Merritt Wheeler Sr. was discovered in Horse Creek near the bridge at County Road 769 within DeSoto County Florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear Wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt Wheeler is a victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 993-4700 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide – and are not involved – will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far. MUSIC: Opener by Blue Dot Sessions Big River Run by Blue Dot Sessions

On 10/08/1980 the body of 36-year-old Merritt Wheeler Sr. was discovered in Horse Creek near the bridge at County Road 769 within DeSoto County Florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear Wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt Wheeler is a victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 993-4700 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide – and are not involved – will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far. MUSIC: Dowdy by Blue Dot Sessions

On 10/08/1980 the body of 36-year-old Merritt Wheeler Sr. was discovered in Horse Creek near the bridge at County Road 769 within DeSoto County Florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear Wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt Wheeler is a victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 993-4700 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide – and are not involved – will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far. MUSIC: Tossed by Blue Dot Sessions Vengeful by Blue Dot Sessions

On 10/08/1980 the body of 36-year-old Merritt Wheeler Sr. was discovered in Horse Creek near the bridge at County Road 769 within DeSoto County Florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear Wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt Wheeler is a victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 993-4700 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide – and are not involved – will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far. MUSIC: Big River Run by Blue Dot Sessions

On 10/08/1980 the body of 36-year-old Merritt Wheeler Sr. was discovered in Horse Creek near the bridge at County Road 769 within DeSoto County Florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear Wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt Wheeler is a victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 993-4700 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide – and are not involved – will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far. MUSIC: Opener by Blue Dot Sessions

On 10/08/1980 the body of 36-year-old Merritt Wheeler Sr. was discovered in Horse Creek near the bridge at County Road 769 within DeSoto County Florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear Wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt Wheeler is a victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 993-4700 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide – and are not involved – will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far. MUSIC: Opener by Blue Sessions Closer by Blue Sessions  

On 10/08/1980 the body of 36-year-old Merritt Wheeler Sr. was discovered in Horse Creek near the bridge at County Road 769 within DeSoto County Florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear Wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt Wheeler is a victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 993-4700 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide – and are not involved – will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far. MUSIC: Nuthatch by Blue Sessions Capering by Blue Sessions Why Bother by Blue Sessions Cumaribo by Blue Sessions Closer by Blue Sessions

A closer look at brothers Deric Winn, Eric Washington, and Curtis Thomas, another person named in the jailhouse tip. Was Curtis involved at all, or are brothers Deric and Eric responsible for Jessica's murder?  Launch Code – Blue Dot Sessions On Early Light – Blue Dot Sessions Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. CLICK the names below to view the Florida Department of Corrections pages for: Deric Winn Eric Washington Curtis Thomas  

Jessica’s case focuses on a tip from a jailhouse informant. Are two brothers and their bungled burglary related to her case?   Launch Code – Blue Dot Sessions Metropolis Calling – Blue Dot Sessions   Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.   Bridget Murphy’s reporting: https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20090802/news/801230368 https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20090803/NEWS/801230323?template=ampart

Another witness who was with Jessica the night she was murdered is interviewed.   Launch Code – Blue Dot Sessions Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.  To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.   Bridget Murphy’s reporting: https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20090802/news/801230368 https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20090803/NEWS/801230323?template=ampart

Jessica Green was shot in her home on September 5, 2007. Her case remains unsolved. This episode includes a 911 call and witness interview. Metropolis Calling – Blue Dot Sessions Launch Code – Blue Dot Sessions Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Bridget Murphy’s reporting: https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20090802/news/801230368 https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20090803/NEWS/801230323?template=ampart