Crime Junkie
Crime Junkie
"And then when, um, I was going to have my sister go in with me, yeah. But they wouldn't let my sister go in with me, see how to get along. So I, they let the, um, missed the pastor go, so he went in with me and when he went in, we seen the top part and they go, well, we can't show you the whole body I was in there. I wasn't going to ask you to show me the whole thing, my, I said top part would have been to find it." — Janet
"But this is what Janet has been facing since day one. She said people tell her all the time you should be doing this or you should be looking here. I know a lot of people told us over the years that I'm what they would do if it was down and they'd be out searching for the person, I was in there, ain't like I have. What can you do? I was in there. I don't know where he's at. He could be anywhere, he could be dead for a lot of know, he could be in another state somewhere. I have no idea." — Ashley Flowers
"I think they have, because the way they did it and everything, to me, I think they have done it once or twice before." — Janet
This episode provides a significant update on the April Tinsley case, featuring an in-depth conversation with April's mother, Janet. The discussion clarifies critical details surrounding April's disappearance, including the precise location of her umbrella and the sequence of events leading up to it. Janet details how April left her umbrella at a friend's house and was en route to retrieve it when she went missing. The conversation also explores the uncertainty surrounding the number of perpetrators, contrasting witness accounts of multiple individuals in a blue truck with the official police stance of a single suspect. Janet expresses her difficulty in reconciling a single perpetrator with the abduction, citing her own understanding of the logistics involved.
Further into the discussion, the emotional and psychological toll on Janet is evident as she recounts facing unfounded accusations and misinformation, including a polygraph test. The episode touches upon the painful realization that April was a twin, a fact often overlooked, and the immense grief Janet experienced from losing one child before April's tragic end. The discussion also delves into the difficulties of navigating life and public perception in the aftermath of such a profound loss, including unsolicited advice regarding her surviving son. The narrative then shifts to investigative details, specifically the significance of April's clothing being found inside out, suggesting she was redressed by someone other than herself. This detail is presented as a key piece of information that may have pointed towards a suspect, Everett Schulte, who reportedly had knowledge of April's attire.
The episode concludes by addressing the persistent challenges of the cold case, including the frustration of unanswered questions and the perceived lack of progress from law enforcement. Janet expresses her weariness with repeated questioning and her desire for closure, even if the perpetrator is no longer alive. The podcast highlights the police's retention of the funeral guest book and the subsequent return of only partial, family-only pages, adding another layer of mystery and distrust. The speakers emphasize the need for new perspectives and a dedicated approach to cold cases, urging anyone with information to come forward and provide answers to a family that has endured decades of uncertainty and pain.