The Murder of Lindsey Bonistall

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So guys - we totally planned on releasing a new episode today BUT when Christina went to edit, the file was corrupt. Womp, womp. Since we were both away this weekend and were unable to re-record in time, we are re-visiting an episode from the Ghosty Girls vault. Enjoy, and we will see you next Tuesday with a new episode! (P.S. we are sorry and please don't hate us!)

On Sunday, May 1st, 2005 around 2:45 am, Aetna Hose and Ladder firefighters responded to calls reporting smoke at 81 Thorn Lane, located at The Towne Court Apartments in Newark, Delaware. There, they found the bound and strangled body of University of Delaware college student, Lindsey Bonistall in a bathtub.

Join us to discuss Lindsey's tragic and senseless murder as well as the aftermath of the monster who murdered her.

Today's sources include:

Murderpedia: James Cooke
https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cooke-james.htm

Ten years later, remembering Lindsey Bonistall - Jia Din and Cait Simpson
https://udreview.com/ten-years-later-remembering-lindsey-bonistall/

Bite-Sized Crime - Episode 082: Lindsey Bonistall
http://www.bitesizedcrimepod.com/episodes/episode-082-lindsey-bonistall/

PEACE OUTside Campus - The Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation
http://www.peaceoutsidecampus.org

Defendant in 2005 rape and murder of UD student takes witness stand
https://whyy.org/articles/defendant-in-2005-rape-and-murder-of-ud-student-takes-witness-stand/

Jury Convicts James Cooke of Murder of Lindsey Bonistall
https://news.delaware.gov/2012/04/13/jury-convicts-james-cooke-of-murder-of-lindsey-bonistall-2/

Bonistall family: 'Here we are again' - Sean O'Sullivan
https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2014/05/07/bonistall-family/8821881/

Del. Supreme Court Nixes Ex-Death Row Inmate's Appeal in College Killing
https://www.wboc.com/archive/del-supreme-court-nixes-ex-death-row-inmates-appeal-in-college-killing/article_405683ca-6255-5546-ae2b-9baf996d8815.html

Twice-Sentenced-to-Death College Student Killer, Rapist Appeals Again
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/cooke-bonistall-death-row-appeal/2112263/

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