There are more than 280,000 unsolved homicides in the United States. American Military University presents Break the Case, a podcast hosted by members of AMU’s Cold Case Team as they conduct on-the-ground investigations and work to bring resolution to some of these victims and their families. Subscribe to Break the Case. To learn more about AMU, visit AMUonline.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Genetic Genealogy? Could it Help Solve Linda Malcom’s Murder? | SN3 EP12
Genetic genealogy allows officers to compare DNA evidence with public genealogy databases, helping investigators build out family trees and identify relatives of potentia
Dec 20 2024 36 min
SN3 EP12 | Detective Discusses Progress in Linda Malcom’s Case
Port Orchard Detective Andee Walton updates AMU’s team on how evidence testing and investigative genetic genealogy may help identify Linda Malcom's killer. Hosted on Acas
Apr 23 2024 34 min
SN3 EP11 | Back to Port Orchard: Police Reveal Unknown DNA May Lead to Linda Malcom’s Killer
Jen Bucholtz recently returned to Port Orchard, Washington to conduct additional on-the-ground investigation and meet with law enforcement officials.
In this episode,
Mar 29 2024 35 min
SN3 EP10 | Paul Holes: Were Two People Involved in Linda Malcom’s Murder?
Renowned cold case investigator Paul Holes, who is credited with identifying the Golden State Killer, met in-person with Jen to discuss Linda Malcom’s case. During his 30
Nov 30 2023 27 min
SN1 EP12 | Rebekah Gould: Case File Revelations
In this episode, hear clips of William Miller’s interview with police in November 2020, 16 years after Rebekah Gould’s murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Sep 6 2023 1 h 11 min
SN3 EP9 | Linda Malcom’s Injury Analysis
Examining the various wounds Linda suffered in the minutes before her death provides insight about her killer. Hear from Bryan Byrd, medical expert, as he explains the si
Jul 10 2023 39 min
SN3 EP8 | Linda Malcom's Case Heats Up
April 30, 2023 marked the 15-year anniversary of Linda Malcom’s murder. AMU investigators Jennifer Bucholtz and George Jared traveled to Port Orchard to join four of Lind
May 19 2023 40 min
SN3 EP7 | Fighting for the Victims of Unsolved Crimes with Bill Thomas
When a case goes unsolved for years, law enforcement agencies often reduce the investigative resources dedicated to it.
Even as evidence-testing technology has improve
May 5 2023 56 min
SN3 EP6 | What Clues Does the Fire Reveal About Linda Malcom’s Murder?
In episode 6, Jen and George consult two experts with backgrounds and experience in firefighting and arson investigation. Hear Jerry Bucholtz and Alan Haskins discuss the
Apr 21 2023 55 min
SN3 EP5 | What Type of Knife was Used to Kill Linda Malcom?
Identifying the style of knife used to stab Linda Malcom can provide clues about both the crime and the killer. Hear from knife expert, Jeff Schafer, about the type of kn
Apr 7 2023 33 min
SN3 EP4 | On-the-Ground Investigation in Port Orchard
In this episode, Jennifer Bucholtz discusses her on-the-ground investigation into the murder of Linda Malcom. Hear what Jen learned after meeting with the current coroner
Mar 24 2023 47 min
SN3 EP3 | Family Frustrations: Linda’s Sisters Share 15-Year Struggle for Answers
In the third episode, Jen and George talk to two more of Linda’s sisters, Dianna and Rochell. Linda’s older sister, Dianna, shares memories of Linda through the years, in
Mar 10 2023 39 min
SN3 EP2 | Establishing the Facts of the Linda Malcom Case
The investigation is on. In this episode, learn what was happening in the days leading up to Linda Malcom’s murder including her plans to move the next day, a strange pur
Feb 24 2023 30 min
SN3 EP1 | Will AMU's Investigative Team Take on the Unsolved Murder of Linda Malcom?
AMU’s Cold Case Investigative Team received dozens of cases to consider for their next investigation. In this episode, hear the team’s initial conversations with the fami
Feb 10 2023 35 min
SN1 EP11 | A Conviction, but Few Answers in Rebekah Gould Murder
After 18 years, the family of Rebekah Gould got what many families of cold case victims never get: justice. On October 18, 2022, Break the Case investigators Jennifer Buc
Jan 31 2023 39 min
Coming Soon! Season 3: Reinvestigating the Unsolved Murder of Linda Malcom
AMU’s Cold Case Team is back for Season 3! This season we’re investigating the murder of Linda Malcom, a Navy veteran who was killed in Port Orchard, WA in 2008. Follow m
Jan 6 2023 2 min
SN1 EP10 | William Miller Pre-Trial Hearing: Rebekah Gould Case
Nearly six weeks after his suppression hearing, William Miller was back in court for his pre-trial hearing on October 3. In this episode, hear Jen Bucholtz’s conversation
Oct 7 2022 17 min
SN1 EP9 | Special Coverage: William Miller Suppression Hearing in Rebekah Gould Case
After months of delays, William Miller, who is charged with first degree murder in the death of Rebekah Gould, finally made an appearance in court for a suppression heari
Aug 31 2022 1 h 03 min
SN2 EP9 | Status of Debbie’s Case & Planning for Season 3
Jen and George recount their most recent trip to Lubbock. Hear how they recreated parts of the homicide scene at the actual house where Debbie was killed and how that exe
Aug 19 2022 30 min
SN1 EP8 | A Big Step Towards Justice for Rebekah Gould
In November 2020, a man named William Miller was arrested in Oregon and extradited to Arkansas for the murder of Rebekah Gould. Miller is the cousin of Casey McCullough,
Apr 1 2022 1 h 01 min
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Mediocre reviews are driven by some unknown background dispute because whether you like the show or not, these are absolutely not amateurs or victim vultures. Exactly the opposite in substance.
NueroQ · Aug 2025
Binge worthy, make you feel like you know the victim and feel for their family. They’ve done a great job of bringing cold cases to light.
KATYB2011 · Apr 2024
This podcast is really well done. George and Jennifer put a ton of effort and time into their work on cold cases and it is reflected in the podcast. They present the facts of the case, interview family and friends, and reach out to local law enforcement. All of the information that they are permitted to make public is discussed in the podcast episodes. They also crowdsource (via Facebook groups for each case) in an effort to reach out to people who may have known the victims, live in their town, etc.
They choose to work on a cold case at the request of the victims’ families and do so on a volunteer basis. They often spend their own money in the course of an investigation and, to my knowledge, don’t profit from their cold case work.
There are a lot of negative reviews from people who are mad at them as individuals - before judging the podcast and deciding not to listen, do your due diligence and really dive into the situation around the Debbie Sue Williamson case. One of Debbie’s family members was unhappy with how the case played out and is now on a mission to disparage Jennifer and George. If you do your research and still choose not to listen, that’s absolutely your prerogative. But don’t blindly disregard the wealth of information provided in this podcast based solely on the “scammer” reviews. The ones leaving those reviews are not presenting the whole picture.
Kelsinator8245 · Jan 2024
/ ⭐️ 5 / Episode length: 47 mins / Fluff time, round-up: 01 min. / Avg time between ads: 24 min. / Based on episode: S02E04 ============================. Incredible, 1 short ad. 🆒.
One of my favorites. I hope they keep going.
However the brown-nosing really needs to be toned down.
Bschora · Jun 2026
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