Dog With A Bone
Dog With A Bone is a true crime podcast where host Melissa Sandberg investigates a cold case each season. She focuses on cases that have received little media attention and collaborates with law enforcement agencies. Melissa visits crime scenes, interviews family and friends, and gathers community information to solve the mysteries.
Episodes
Unleashed 02.01 - Jillian Miles
Melissa digs into the unsolved homicide of Jillian Miles. Jillian was 27 years-old and shot twice, while in her home with her two young children.
Episode 02.16: Deep-Seated Corruption
Melissa speaks to Teresa and Cindy regarding the certified letter sent to Fayette County.
Episode 02.15: Mystery Writer
Melissa talks to one of Mackenzie's classmates about her final day at school and then has a discussion with the writer of mysterious letter that was dropped off at the fire station.
Episode 02.14: A Letter to Mackenzie
In the season finale, Melissa digs into a purported confession, reviews the Murder Board, and Donald reads a letter he wrote to Mackenzie.
Episode 02.13: Exhumation
Melissa digs into the 2017 exhumation of Mackenzie's body.
Episode 02.12: Deception
Melissa digs into the lie detector tests given following the fire that took Mackenzie's life.
Episode 02.11: Pool Party
Melissa digs into the immediate events following the fire and continues her conversation with Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.
Bonus Episode 02.04: South Dakota
Melissa learns more about the incident that got Kenny banned from South Dakota.
Episode 02.10: The Sleepover
Melissa digs into Mackenzie's final days leading up to the fire that took her life.
Episode 02.09: Photographs
Melissa digs into William and Jamie, who were both in the home the night of the fire.
Bonus Episode 02.02: Donald's Turn, Part 2
This episode is a revamp of Episode 02.05, in which Melissa interviews Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth. However, this time, Melissa has Donald interjects his thoughts as he listens to the episode. This is Part 2 of 2.
Episode 02.08: Run!
Melissa digs into Kenny's past of abusing children.
Bonus Episode 02.01: Donald's Turn, Part 1
This episode is a revamp of Episode 02.05, in which Melissa interviews Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth. However, this time, Melissa has Donald interjects his thoughts as he listens to the episode. This is Part 1 of 2.
Episode 02.07: A Father's Fight
Melissa discusses the custody fight with Donald and then talks to Harrison about what life was like living with Mary Ann and Kenny.
Episode 02.06: Revelations
Melissa finishes her discussion with Sheriff Vernon Stanforth and then digs into the arson investigation.
Episode 02.05: Six Years
Melissa looks into Mackenzie's autopsy and then sits down to discuss the case with Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.
Episode 02.04: Exposed
Melissa speaks with the neighbors who were present on the night of the fire.
Episode 02.03: The Mary Ann Tapes
Melissa hears Mary Ann's side of the story.
Episode 02.02: Risk a Lot to Save a Lot
Melissa speaks with the first responders to the fire that broke out the night that Mackenzie died.
Episode 02.01: Mackenzie
Melissa kicks off Season 2, investigating the 2006 cold case murder of Mackenzie Branham, out of Jeffersonville, Ohio.
Season 02 Trailer
Dog With A Bone - Season 02 - Coming Fall 2025Newsclip Source: https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/fayette-county-investigators-exhume-8-year-olds-body-killed-in-2006-unsolved-arson-case
Unleashed 01.05 - Kimberly Sue Jones
Melissa digs into the missing person case of Kimberly Sue Jones, out of Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Unleashed 01.04 - Suzanne Garden & Cynthia Leslie
Melissa discusses the 1974 New Jersey murders of Suzanne Garden and Cynthia Leslie, and interviews a witness who escaped from their killers.
Unleashed 01.03 - Liz Barraza
Melissa discusses the unsolved murder of Liz Barraza from Tomball, TX.
Unleashed 01.02 - Judy Petty
Melissa discusses the Judy Petty case, out of Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Unleashed 01.01 - Gretchen Fleming
Melissa discusses her unusual connection to the case of a missing person, Gretchen Fleming, from Parkersburg, WV.
Episode 01.10: The Murder Board
In the Season 1 finale, Melissa reviews this season's findings while looking at the murder board. Afterward, she sits down for an interview with James Baysinger to discuss the first season of the podcast.
Episode 01.09: Black Velvet & Coke
Melissa continues to interview those with information during her trip to Marysville and finally gets to meet Paula and Steve in-person.
Episode 01.08: Q&A
Melissa sits down to answer questions from the Dog Pound.
Episode 01.07: Goodfellas
Melissa continues her interview with Eric and she asks him who he believes is responsible for Bernie's murder. She also hears from some Marysville residents, who tell her about their interactions with Nicol.
Episode 01.06: Eric
Melissa learns that Eric is being held at the Tri-County Regional Jail, so she returns to Marysville to have a sit-down with him.
Episode 01.05: Six Minutes
Melissa contacts those involved in the Marysville Police Department's investigation into Bernie's death and learns how his family was treated during the course of the investigation.
Episode 01.04: In The Heat Of The Night
Melissa investigates why and how Bernie's manner of death was initially ruled a suicide by the investigating officials in the case.
Episode 01.03: The Inside Man
Melissa looks into the possibility that an inside man assisted in setting up the burglary at Bernie's house.
Episode 01.02: Stuck in the Mud
Melissa digs into the burglary at Bernie's house and investigates who was behind the break-in and what they were after.
Episode 01.01: Bernie
In this first episode of the podcast, Melissa travels to Marysville to learn more about John "Bernie" Burnside and the circumstances surrounding his death.
Behind the Mic: Uncovering "Dog With A Bone" with Melissa Sandberg
James Baysinger from the Hide and Seek podcast sits down with Melissa to discuss the upcoming season of Dog With A
Bone.
Season 01 Trailer
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