We continue our analysis of the case of Karina Holmer, a 20-year-old au pair from Sweden who was last seen outside a nightclub in Boston in the early morning hours of June 22, 1996. On the afternoon of June 23, the upper half of her body was found in a trash bag in a dumpster about a mile from where she was last seen. We continue our review of the case facts, discuss victimology, and offer our observations about the offender.You can follow The Consult on social media:X/TwitterInstagramFacebookFor additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/97-the-unsolved-murder-of-karina-holmer-part-2/Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to more of John’s music on Spotify.If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting us on Patreon for early and ad-free episodes. Visit Patreon.com/theconsultpod to become a subscriber.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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96. The Unsolved Murder of Karina Holmer – Part 1
In this episode, we begin our examination of the June 1996 murder of Karina Holmer, a young au pair from Sweden working in the United States. Karina was last seen alive in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 22, in downtown Boston. The next day, her torso was discovered in a trash bag inside a dumpster, about a mile from where she was last seen. She had been severed at the waist. We discuss the known facts and the evidence recovered in this still-unsolved case.If you have any information about Karina's murder, please call the Boston Police Department Unsolved Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS (8477) or text the word "TIP" to CRIME (27263). You can follow The Consult on social media:X/TwitterInstagramFacebookFor additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/96-the-unsolved-murder-of-karina-holmer-part-1/Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to more of John’s music on Spotify.If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting us on Patreon for early and ad-free episodes. Visit Patreon.com/theconsultpod to become a subscriber.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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95. Autism, Behavior, and Law Enforcement
In this episode, Investigator Rita Curley from the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Equal Opportunity Office joins the show. In addition to her role as an investigator, Rita draws on her background in law enforcement and her experience as a mother to a child with autism to train officers on recognizing and appropriately responding to individuals who may be neurodivergent. She dispels common misconceptions about autism and behavior, offering practical guidance to help law enforcement improve communication, reduce misinterpretations, and ensure safer, more informed interactions.You can follow The Consult on social media:X/TwitterInstagramFacebookFor additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/95-autism-behavior-and-law-enforcement/Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to more of John’s music on Spotify.If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting us on Patreon for early and ad-free episodes. Visit Patreon.com/theconsultpod to become a subscriber.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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94. Profiling Bryan Kohberger – Part 2
We continue our discussion of the murders of four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The students were killed in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13, 2022. The offender pleaded guilty on July 2, 2025. We continue to explore motive, discuss how we would classify the killer behaviorally, and consider whether he was likely to kill again. Part 2 of 2.You can follow The Consult on social media:X/TwitterInstagram FacebookFor additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/94-profiling-bryan-kohberger-part-2/Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to more of John’s music on Spotify.If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting us on Patreon for early and ad-free episodes. Visit Patreon.com/theconsultpod to become a subscriber.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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93. Profiling Bryan Kohberger – Part 1
We discuss the murders of four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The students were killed in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13, 2022. We are covering this case now because Bryan Kohberger recently pleaded guilty on July 2, 2025. We review the known facts of the crime and analyze what they suggest about the offender’s behavior and possible motive. Part 1 of 2.You can follow The Consult on social media:X/TwitterInstagramFacebookFor additional information and resources, please visit our episode website: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/93-profiling-bryan-kohberger-part-1/Music “Light in the Basement” by John Hanske. Listen to more of John’s music on Spotify.If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting us on Patreon for early and ad-free episodes. Visit Patreon.com/theconsultpod to become a subscriber.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Consult is a true crime podcast that examines behavior exhibited before, during, and after the commission of a criminal act. Consultants are retired FBI profilers who worked the cases.
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