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Detective Perspective

Detective Perspective

By: Derrick Levasseur
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 Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case so that if you have any tips, you contact them directly and maybe help solve a case... True Crime
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  • 96: MURDER: Katie Janness

    96: MURDER: Katie Janness
    Jul 14 2025
    On the night of July 27, 2021, 40-year-old Katie Janness left her Midtown Atlanta apartment for a walk with her dog, Bowie. At around 11:30 p.m., she stopped by the restaurant where her partner was working. They spoke briefly, and Katie said she was heading home after finishing the walk.
    But less than two hours later, she was found brutally murdered inside Piedmont Park, near the 10th Street entrance. She had been stabbed more than 50 times, mutilated, and left with letters carved into her body. There were no witnesses. No surveillance footage. And no clear motive.
    Four years later, Katie’s case is still unsolved. And the question remains: who would do something like this and why?

    If you have any information in this case, please call the Atlanta Police Homicide Unit at 404-546-4235 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. There is a $10,000 reward available.

    FULL AUTOPSY REPORT: https://static.fox5atlanta.com/www.fox5atlanta.com/content/uploads/2021/11/Katie-Janness-Autopsy.pdf

    Editor: James Coleman
    Research/Writing: Haley Gray

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    49 mins
  • 95: MISSING: Kaylah Hunter and Kristian Justice

    95: MISSING: Kaylah Hunter and Kristian Justice
    Jul 7 2025
    Consider following the family's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KaylahHunterandKristianJustice/

    Also, please consider sharing the childrens' flyers: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1233401/2

    Alicia Fox was last seen on May 24, 2014 in Detroit. She was later found shot multiple times in the basement of an abandoned home.

    Alicia’s children—six-year-old Kaylah Hunter and eight-month-old Kristian Justice—were last seen alive on May 26 by Erin’s friend, Timothy Jones, at the family home on Ardmore Street. At the time, Erin had been seen driving a U-Haul and a 2004 burgundy Chevrolet Impala.

    Today, if they are still out there, Kaylah would be 17 years old and Kristian would be 11.

    When Kaylah went missing, she was six years old, 4 feet 5 inches tall, and 65 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Kristian was eight months old, between 22 and 26 inches tall, weighing between 17 and 20 pounds. He had black curly hair and brown eyes.

    Anyone with information about Kaylah and Kristian is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or visit 1800speakup.org. A reward is available.

    Editor: James Coleman
    Research/Writing: Haley Gray

    SOCIAL
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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective

    FIND DERRICK HERE
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur

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    43 mins
  • 94: MURDER: Thomas Wales

    94: MURDER: Thomas Wales
    Jun 30 2025
    On the night of October 11, 2001, federal prosecutor Thomas Wales was working in the basement of his Seattle home when someone walked up to his window and opened fire. Tom was struck multiple times, and later died at the hospital.

    At first, it wasn’t clear if the motive was personal or something connected to his work. While Tom was well-liked, he had prosecuted dozens of white-collar criminals, was active in gun control reform, and had potentially made enemies in both spaces.

    Investigators eventually zeroed in on one man who seemed to have a grudge with Tom for multiple reasons. But despite one of the most extensive investigations in FBI history, no one has ever been charged with Tom’s murder.

    Federal prosecutor Thomas Wales was shot through the window of his Seattle home, located in the 100 block of Hayes Street, while working in his basement at around 10:40 p.m. on October 11, 2001.

    If you have information about Tom’s murder, please call your local FBI office or email walestips@fbi.gov. There is a $2.5 million reward available.

    SOCIAL
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    48 mins
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Big fan of Stephanie and Derek, never disappoint. Absolutely loved it, and I know he will only continue to improve!

Great!

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Very knowledgeable and respectful; detailed. Derrick is one of my 3 favorites in any format, one of the other 2 being Stephanie Harlowe, who he does Crime Weekly with. Kendall Rae is right there too. I appreciate all of your thoughtful work, Derrick!

Derrick is one of my favorites in every format!

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I found Derrick through crime weekly. I will be a faithful follower of anything he or Stephanie does! I love how they make true crime with a purpose rather than just sensationalizing other people's tragedy. Your work is intended to help people whether to help solve cases or help others learn how to protect themselves. I am a huge fan and will continue to follow every episode.

Awesome Person, Awesome Podcast

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Love listening to Derrick and Stephanie every week dive into crime and unsolved cases, So had to check out Derricks new podcast! Love hearing his ideas and take on things! Keep up the awesome work Derrick! I’m a big fan of all you do!

Big Fan!

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loved the way you narrated it!hope this is solved very soon, the family deserves answers

fascinating

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so detailed oriented. love the concept of cases that need the help. maybe a longer episode or 2? lol

excellent coverage

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Love it, I can't wait to watch you develop this one as you have all your other endeavors. This is perfect for me to listen to on audible in between books. Sometimes I want something short in between books and this fits perfectly. Thank you and good luck!

Great podcast!

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For a true crime lover this is it. Good detective vibe. informative, stays on topic.

I like it.

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Derrick getting your perspective on these cold cases, it's excellent as you worked cases and continue to do so as a private detective.

Great Podcast

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Love, love, LOVE the show!
Came here right from Crime Weekly, and I was so excited to see the two full episodes available.
Thank you so much for sharing your insights on these cases.
Looking forward to see where this show goes and how you progress 🤩

Heck yes for Derrick having his own podcast!

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