A Winter Night, A Body Beneath the Snow, 35 Years Without Answers — The Murder of Traci Hammerberg
In December 1984, 18-year-old Traci Hammerberg disappeared after a night out in Wisconsin. Hours later, her body was discovered beneath the snow near a driveway in Ozaukee County. For more than three decades, Traci’s murder remained unsolved. Investigators never gave up. And 35 years later, advances in forensic science and genetic genealogy finally gave them the break they had been waiting for. This week on Ope, It’s Murder, Lindsey and Libbie walk through Traci’s final hours, the investigati...
28 Sept 2026
A 14-Year-Old Boy, A Discovery Along the Mississippi, A Killer Still Unknown — The Murder of Kenny Joe Johnson
In 1987, 14-year-old Kenny Joe Johnson disappeared from Dubuque, Iowa. His body was later discovered along the Mississippi River, beginning a murder investigation that would generate hundreds of leads but leave one devastating question unanswered: Who killed Kenny Joe Johnson? In Episode 7, Lindsey and Libbie walk through Kenny’s disappearance, the investigation that followed, and a case that remains unsolved nearly four decades later. This episode is sponsored by Verena Street Coffee Co. And...
14 Sept 2026
A Night of Violence, A Manhunt Across Southeast Wisconsin, A Community Left Searching for Answers—The Murder of Victoria “Vikki” Truss
A quiet Shorewood neighborhood. A mother whose life was taken. And a violent manhunt that ended in a high-speed chase and shootout with police. In Episode 6, Lindsey and Libbie tell the story of Victoria “Vikki” Truss, a 34-year-old mother whose murder in July 2025 shook the Milwaukee-area community—and raised difficult conversations about domestic violence and the warning signs that came before her death. This episode is sponsored by Stone Creek Coffee out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Use code O...
31 Aug 2026
A Date Gone Wrong, A Twisted Web of Lies, A Life Taken Too Soon — The Murder of Sydney Loofe
A date arranged through Tinder. A young woman who never made it home. And a case that would uncover a disturbing web of lies, manipulation, and murder. In Episode 5 of Ope, It’s Murder, we tell the story of 24-year-old Sydney Loofe and the investigation that led authorities to Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail. As their stories began to unravel, investigators uncovered disturbing allegations and evidence surrounding Sydney’s final days. This episode is proudly sponsored by Chet Hardin, author o...
17 Aug 2026
A Small Town, A Jealous Ex, A Night That Ended in Gunfire—The Washburn Bowling Alley Shooting
One day in 1987, the small lakeside community of Washburn, Wisconsin was rocked by an act of violence that would leave a lasting mark on the people who called it home. What should have been an ordinary night at a local bowling alley turned deadly when jealousy, anger, and a fractured relationship erupted into gunfire. In episode four of Ope, It's Murder, we travel to Bayfield County to uncover the story behind the Washburn bowling alley shooting, the events that led up to that terrifying nigh...
3 Aug 2026
A Small Town, A Brutal Crime, A Daughter Who Never Came Home—The Murder of Amber Creek
On a freezing winter day in 1997, 14-year-old Amber Creek ran away from a Chicago shelter, hoping someone would notice she was missing. Instead, a horrific discovery by hunters in a Burlington, Wisconsin marsh left the local community completely shattered by a crime so brutal it haunted investigators for nearly two decades. For months, no one even knew her name, she was simply known as Jane Doe until breakthrough DNA and fingerprint technology breathed new life into an agonizing cold case. In...
20 Jul 2026
A 30-Year Search for Answers—The Murder of Terry Dolowy
On Valentine’s Day in 1985, 24-year-old UW-La Crosse student Terry Dolowy vanished from her mobile home in Barre Mills, Wisconsin. Days later, a horrific discovery left the Coulee Region completely shattered. For nearly four decades, Terry's loved ones and her community held onto hope as her case grew agonizingly cold, until recent major developments shifted everything. In episode two of Ope, It's Murder, we honor Terry’s memory, dive deep into the twists of this devastating local myste...
4 Jul 2026
She Was Almost Home-The Disappearance of Laurie Depies
"Ope, it’s Murder" is a true crime podcast deeply rooted in the Midwest, and for our pilot release, we are starting right here in our own backyard. Episode One covers a case that has heavily impacted our hometown for decades: The Disappearance of Laurie Depies. Because this is our community, this case is incredibly close to our hearts. Our primary focus will always be to honor Laurie, respect her family, and keep her memory alive. We want to share her story with the utmost care, ensuring she ...
2 Jul 2026
Meet Lindsey
Lindsey is one half of Ope, It’s Murder. She holds a degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Forensic Science and completed an internship as an evidence technician with a local police department, gaining firsthand experience working with crime scene evidence. She also studied abroad during college and is certified in counterterrorism, bringing a unique perspective to the cases she covers. When she’s not obsessing over true crime, Lindsey is spending time with her nerdy husband and the...
2 Jul 2026
Meet Libbie
Her go-to coffee order is either an Iced Caramel Latte or an Iced Americano. As a former correctional officer and probation agent who studied criminal justice, she is a lifelong true crime junkie for whom coffee is basically a personality trait. She is married to her best friend, raising two incredible girls, and embracing life on their little homestead with chickens, gardens, and plenty of caffeine. When she is not researching cases, she is exploring local coffee shops, trying new rest...
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