Episode #17
Episode 02.17: No One's Puppet
Jul 3, 202631 minS2
A member of the Potter family, who was in the home that night, reaches out to Melissa.
true crime
Dog With A Bone
true crime · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Dog With A Bone, where our host Melissa Sandberg works to solve a cold-case each season. Melissa focuses on cases that have not received a lot of media attention. She has also worked jointly with various law enforcement agencies on her cases. Melissa goes on location and investigate the crime scene, talk to family, friends, and those in the community who have information.
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What is Dog With A Bone about?
Welcome to Dog With A Bone, where our host Melissa Sandberg works to solve a cold-case each season. Melissa focuses on cases that have not received a lot of media attention. She has also worked jointly with various law enforcement agencies on her cases.
What has Dog With A Bone covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 02.17: No One's Puppet" (3 July 2026, 31 minutes), "Unleashed 02.01 - Jillian Miles" (8 May 2026, 34 minutes), and "Episode 02.16: Deep-Seated Corruption" (5 March 2026, 36 minutes).
How often does Dog With A Bone publish?
Dog With A Bone publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 40 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Dog With A Bone?
Booking probability for Dog With A Bone is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dog With A Bone requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dog With A Bone's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Dog With A Bone is a true crime podcast with 40 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #1
Unleashed 02.01 - Jillian Miles
May 8, 202634 minS2Melissa 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 #16
Episode 02.16: Deep-Seated Corruption
Mar 5, 202636 minS2Melissa speaks to Teresa and Cindy regarding the certified letter sent to Fayette County.
Episode #15
Episode 02.15: Mystery Writer
Jan 29, 202646 minS2Melissa 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 #14
Episode 02.14: A Letter to Mackenzie
Dec 25, 202543 minS2In the season finale, Melissa digs into a purported confession, reviews the Murder Board, and Donald reads a letter he wrote to Mackenzie.
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Episode #13
Episode 02.13: Exhumation
Dec 18, 202558 minS2Melissa digs into the 2017 exhumation of Mackenzie's body.
Episode #12
Episode 02.12: Deception
Dec 11, 202546 minS2Melissa digs into the lie detector tests given following the fire that took Mackenzie's life.
Episode #11
Episode 02.11: Pool Party
Dec 4, 202539 minS2Melissa digs into the immediate events following the fire and continues her conversation with Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.
Episode #4
Bonus Episode 02.04: South Dakota
Nov 20, 202537 minS2Melissa learns more about the incident that got Kenny banned from South Dakota.
Episode #10
Episode 02.10: The Sleepover
Nov 13, 202545 minS2Melissa digs into Mackenzie's final days leading up to the fire that took her life.
Episode #9
Episode 02.09: Photographs
Nov 6, 202539 minS2Melissa digs into William and Jamie, who were both in the home the night of the fire.
Episode #8
Episode 02.08: Run!
Oct 30, 202551 minS2Melissa digs into Kenny's past of abusing children.
- Oct 30, 20251 hourS2
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...
- Oct 23, 20251h 18mS2
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...
Episode #7
Episode 02.07: A Father's Fight
Oct 16, 202548 minS2Melissa discusses the custody fight with Donald and then talks to Harrison about what life was like living with Mary Ann and Kenny.
Episode #6
Episode 02.06: Revelations
Oct 9, 202544 minS2Melissa finishes her discussion with Sheriff Vernon Stanforth and then digs into the arson investigation.
Episode #5
Episode 02.05: Six Years
Oct 2, 202543 minS2Melissa looks into Mackenzie's autopsy and then sits down to discuss the case with Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.
Episode #4
Episode 02.04: Exposed
Sep 18, 202537 minS2Melissa speaks with the neighbors who were present on the night of the fire.
Episode #3
Episode 02.03: The Mary Ann Tapes
Sep 11, 202541 minS2Melissa hears Mary Ann's side of the story.
Episode #2
Episode 02.02: Risk a Lot to Save a Lot
Sep 4, 202534 minS2Melissa speaks with the first responders to the fire that broke out the night that Mackenzie died.
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