Episode 68 - The Tiede Family
In December of 1990, the Tiede family was on a break from their hectic lives up at their remote country cabin in Oakley, Utah. Rolf and Kaye along with their two daughters Linae and Tricia were busily prepping for their annual Christmas party when suddenly, the tranquility was shattered by two cold-hearted intruders. The aftermath would haunt the Tiedes for years to come.
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Music Credits:
The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster
The Funkoars – Feel The Madness
Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/
Research & Writing:
Christine Penhale
https://thetruecrimefiles.com/
Sources:
“Tiede Cabin Murders Rips Through a Family.” Medium, September 28, 2019.
https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/tiede-cabin-murders-rips-through-a-family-true-crime-1f4773216730
“Justice delayed in Von Lester Taylor case.” Utah Office of the Attorney General, March 8, 2019.
https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/von-lester-taylor-case/
Von Lester Taylor v. Scott Crowther, Warden, Utah State Prison. Uscourts.gov, January 17, 2017.
https://ecf.utd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?207cv0194-264
“Utah death row inmate says he didn't fire fatal shots.” The Salt Lake Tribune, June 10, 2016.
https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=3988140&itype=CMSID
“The Tiede case - Two killers, two outcomes. Justice served?” CBS News, March 8, 2013.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-tiede-case-two-killers-two-outcomes-justice-served/
“Condemned killer loses Utah Supreme Court appeal.” The Salt Lake Tribune, January 24, 2012.
https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=53365282&itype=CMSID
“Sisters survive deadly attack at Utah cabin.” 48 Hours, December 10, 2011.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sisters-survive-deadly-attack-at-utah-cabin/
“Prosecutors tried to pick only Mormon jurors, attorney for death row inmate argues.” Deseret News, June 11, 2011.
https://www.deseret.com/2011/6/7/20373184/prosecutors-tried-to-pick-only-mormon-jurors-attorney-for-death-row-inmate-argues
Murder, Death and Rebirth: Astonishing Lessons Learned from Murder. By Claudia T. Nelson, 2011.
https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Death-Rebirth-Astonishing-Lessons-ebook/dp/B006HBMOEG
“Von Lester Taylor v. State of Utah : Brief of appellant.” Utah Court of Appeals Briefs, 2009.
https://digitalcommons.law.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2877&context=byu_ca3
“Death row inmate moves a step closer to execution.” Deseret News, March 4, 2004.
https://www.deseret.com/2004/3/4/19815760/death-row-inmate-moves-a-step-closer-to-execution
“Judge rejects appeal by death-row inmate.” My Plainview, March 3, 2004.
How to support:
For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon
How to connect:
Website
Music Credits:
The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster
The Funkoars – Feel The Madness
Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/
Research & Writing:
Christine Penhale
https://thetruecrimefiles.com/
Sources:
“Tiede Cabin Murders Rips Through a Family.” Medium, September 28, 2019.
https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/tiede-cabin-murders-rips-through-a-family-true-crime-1f4773216730
“Justice delayed in Von Lester Taylor case.” Utah Office of the Attorney General, March 8, 2019.
https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/von-lester-taylor-case/
Von Lester Taylor v. Scott Crowther, Warden, Utah State Prison. Uscourts.gov, January 17, 2017.
https://ecf.utd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?207cv0194-264
“Utah death row inmate says he didn't fire fatal shots.” The Salt Lake Tribune, June 10, 2016.
https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=3988140&itype=CMSID
“The Tiede case - Two killers, two outcomes. Justice served?” CBS News, March 8, 2013.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-tiede-case-two-killers-two-outcomes-justice-served/
“Condemned killer loses Utah Supreme Court appeal.” The Salt Lake Tribune, January 24, 2012.
https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=53365282&itype=CMSID
“Sisters survive deadly attack at Utah cabin.” 48 Hours, December 10, 2011.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sisters-survive-deadly-attack-at-utah-cabin/
“Prosecutors tried to pick only Mormon jurors, attorney for death row inmate argues.” Deseret News, June 11, 2011.
https://www.deseret.com/2011/6/7/20373184/prosecutors-tried-to-pick-only-mormon-jurors-attorney-for-death-row-inmate-argues
Murder, Death and Rebirth: Astonishing Lessons Learned from Murder. By Claudia T. Nelson, 2011.
https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Death-Rebirth-Astonishing-Lessons-ebook/dp/B006HBMOEG
“Von Lester Taylor v. State of Utah : Brief of appellant.” Utah Court of Appeals Briefs, 2009.
https://digitalcommons.law.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2877&context=byu_ca3
“Death row inmate moves a step closer to execution.” Deseret News, March 4, 2004.
https://www.deseret.com/2004/3/4/19815760/death-row-inmate-moves-a-step-closer-to-execution
“Judge rejects appeal by death-row inmate.” My Plainview, March 3, 2004.
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