Crime of the Truest Kind

Massachusetts & New England true crime stories, history, advocacy

Author: Anngelle Wood Media

Massachusetts and New England Crime Stories. History. Advocacy.Crime of the Truest Kind is a true crime podcast created and hosted by Boston radio personality Anngelle Wood (WFNX, WBCN, WZLX). Each episode explores a compelling local crime story, diving into the lives, communities, and histories behind the headlines. With a focus on ethical storytelling and advocacy, the show centers victims, amplifies voices, and connects past events to present-day impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Finding Melanie Melanson: The 1989 Missing Child Case in Woburn, Massachusetts
Episode 99
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

I talk with Kim Blanchard‑Trigilio, one of Melanie's cousins who's leading new efforts to finally bring her home. Melanie was 14 when she disappeared from Woburn in 1989. Her family has never stopped searching for her.On Friday, October 27, 1989, 14‑year‑old Melanie Jo Melanson went to a popular party spot behind an industrial park with older Woburn high school kids. She told her grandmother she was staying with a friend so she could stay out late. No one ever saw her again. Her family is convinced she never left that spot — and that the two older boys she was last seen with know far more about what happened that night. More than 35 years later, her disappearance remains one of New England’s most haunting unsolved cases.Melanie’s cousins Billie‑Sue and Kim have been working tirelessly to generate new tips and keep her case alive. Their mission is simple: bring Melanie home.In this episode, I talk with cousin Kim Blanchard‑Trigilio about Melanie, her life, and the renewed efforts to uncover the truth.Visit MelanieMelanson.comMore case information at crimeofthetruestkind.com/melanie-melansonSalty language: Low*Salty language: Light to medium, topic dependent. I'll tell you when I need you to earmuff it for me.Take Crime of the Truest KInd survey Acast Online: CrimeoftheTruestKind.comFollow Crime Of The Truest KindInstagram @crimeofthetruestkindCreated, written, hosted by Anngelle Wood#massachusetts #massachusettstruecrime #newengland #truecrime #advocacy #podcast #unsolved #missing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.