My Favorite Murder Presents: The Fall Line - Season 9 - Episode 1
- Jun 24, 2020
- 42:00
- Full Episode
<p>My Favorite Murder presents the first episode of The Fall Line’s ninth season. This season, they investigates the cases of a missing teenager, LeRyan Nicholson, and an unidentified homicide victim, both set against one of the worst tornadoes that Nashville, TN has ever seen.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to The Fall Line on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fall-line/id1244959034">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/exactly-right/the-fall-line-podcast">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/05pxAWBncNwVaj3GxK7JQJ?si=A7Z0Kcz6SEKMCmT7s8EqJg">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode discusses the 1998 Nashville tornado and its impact on the cases of John Doe 19 and missing teen Lerian Nicholson.
Key points
- Nashville Tornado Outbreak. An historic tornado outbreak struck Nashville on April 16, 1998, causing extensive damage and loss of life.
- The Unidentified Victim. A body was found burned beyond recognition on Mary Street, leading to an open investigation.
- Crime in Nashville. In 1998, Nashville faced a surge in homicides, with 99 reported that year.
- The Mystery of John Doe 19. Detectives struggled to identify John Doe 19 amidst a wave of unsolved murders.
Episode highlights
- Nashville Tornado OutbreakAn historic tornado outbreak struck Nashville on April 16, 1998, causing extensive damage and loss of life.“Killing four people and injuring nearly 100 people, while causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.”3:36Jun 24, 2020
- The Unidentified VictimA body was found burned beyond recognition on Mary Street, leading to an open investigation.“The victim was so profoundly burned that responders could not guess at race, gender, or age.”11:41Jun 24, 2020
- Crime in NashvilleIn 1998, Nashville faced a surge in homicides, with 99 reported that year.“Nobody wants to see Music City become Murder City.”22:52Jun 24, 2020
- The Mystery of John Doe 19Detectives struggled to identify John Doe 19 amidst a wave of unsolved murders.“Detectives worked feverishly but the case went cold in 2001.”33:15Jun 24, 2020
