Julia Cowley
@jcow1969
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Retired FBI agent and profiler. Former forensic scientist. Host of the true crime podcast @theconsultpod. I think best when I’m running.
Massachusetts, USA
Joined December 2012
After staying silent for three years, Bryan Kohberger's sister has started speaking to me about the collateral infamy their family has endured after he was charged (and eventually pleaded guilty) for the Idaho murders. No-paywall link: https://t.co/ZwvX1WK1Sn
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Since the arrest of Bryan Kohberger in the murder of four college students, a case that captivated the nation, his family has stayed silent. His sister now describes their pain and confusion.
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For me, this report didn’t adequately explain how Ellen Greenberg’s injuries could have been self-inflicted. Essentially, “it’s so because I say it’s so,” isn’t good enough.
New episode! We examine the independent review of Philadelphia MEO case 11-0420, involving the death of Ellen Greenberg. Listen here:
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There are a few days left to catch “Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690-1940” at the Maine Historical Society in Portland. The Littlefield case is featured along with several others including the infamous Brady Gang manhunt. https://t.co/QUrek94OiW
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Maine's fascination with true crime through history from early American printing through the dawn of photojournalism. Explore media sensationalism, public consumption, and the social impact of...
Part 2 of our analysis of the 1937 murders of Dr. and Mrs. Littlefield is out now. We discuss 18-year-old Paul Dwyer’s final confession in which he directly implicated Deputy Sheriff Francis Carroll in the murders. Listen here:
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Providence Police are releasing a map showing the streets where the person of interest in the Brown University shooting is confirmed to have been present on the day of the incident. Streets marked in green indicate locations where footage confirms the person of interest was
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ENHANCED PHOTO: Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying and speaking to the individual shown in this photo who was in proximity of the person of interest. Anyone with information is urged to contact the tip line at 401-272-3121.
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Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying and speaking to the individual shown in these photos who was in proximity of the person of interest. Anyone with information is urged to contact the tip line at 401-272-3121.
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This case is featured in the current exhibition “Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690-1940,” at the Maine Historical Society in Portland. It runs through Dec 31. https://t.co/QUrek94OiW
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Maine's fascination with true crime through history from early American printing through the dawn of photojournalism. Explore media sensationalism, public consumption, and the social impact of...
New episode—The Murders of Dr. and Mrs. Littlefield-Part 1. This case from 1937 was recommended to us by the Maine Historical Society. Technically, the case was solved, but many questions remain. Listen here:
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NEW: We are releasing a new image of the person of interest in the Brown University incident and plan to release additional media shortly. Please share widely and contact the official tip line if you have information or an ID: 401-272-3121 https://t.co/8a1yEMZhnI
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The #FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual responsible for the mass shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday, December 13, 2025: https://t.co/xASUniYySh
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In addition to new photos, Providence police have released the clearest video yet of the person of interest authorities are looking for in connection with the deadly Brown University mass shooting. Read more: https://t.co/q1VP5tnOxF
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🚨1/4 We are requesting the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in Saturday's incident at Brown University. Please share these video clips and direct all tips to 401-272-3121 or https://t.co/8a1yEMYJya
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We are sharing a video of a person of interest and plan to release additional video as part of the ongoing investigation. If you recognize this individual, please contact our Tip Center online at https://t.co/wMDG5fF8y4 or call 401-272-3121
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As the investigation continues, we are asking anyone with relevant information, including video or photo evidence, to submit it by phone or through the FBI tip line. Police Tip Line: (401) 272-3121 FBI: https://t.co/uPmu5H5lhq
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Every year on the Sandy Hook anniversary, I think of unopened gifts. Purchased for those kids from Santa Claus, hidden for holiday ahead, never to be opened. Today I'm thinking of parents looking forward to their kid coming home from Brown for Christmas. I can't even imagine.
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Here’s an audio snippet of Artman’s interview: https://t.co/nsglBTO0Y7
In our 3rd and final part on The Missing and Murdered in Grand Rapids, we discuss long-haul trucker Garry Artman—who was convicted of the 1996 murder of Sharon Hammack—and whether he can be linked to all the cases. Listen here:
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I highly recommend @TheGeoProfiler’s YouTube channel! Geo profiling is underutilized, and I’ve learned a lot from Doug-concepts that I’ve started applying in the work we do on @theconsultpod.
NEW EPISODE🎙️ I talk with former FBI profiler Julia Cowley (@jcow1969) about two of the most notorious serial offender cases she worked firsthand: the Golden State Killer and Israel Keyes. She breaks down the behavioural patterns, investigative twists, and hard realities of BAU
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Even if not linked to a single offender, the missing and murdered women in Grand Rapids are linked by time, place, circumstances, and grieving families hoping for answers. Listen here to part 1 of 3: https://t.co/GUSOdXFFFo
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Podcast Episode · The Consult: Real FBI Profilers · 11/26/2025 · 53m
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Through Dec 31, the Maine Historical Society is featuring this exhibition. Notorious highlights several historical cases and examines what’s behind our interest in true crime, past and present. If you’re in the New England area, check it out:
mainehistory.org
Maine's fascination with true crime through history from early American printing through the dawn of photojournalism. Explore media sensationalism, public consumption, and the social impact of...
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WOOD TV8 Investigative Reporter Susan Samples joins us again. She has been covering these cases since they began, and we took a moment to discuss how crime reporting and investigations themselves have evolved to better center victims’ humanity.
Part 2 of 3 of The Missing and Murdered in Grand Rapids is out now. We go deeper into the disappearances along Division Avenue in the 1990s. Listen here:
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@jaysonblair7 @ProsecutorsPod @truecrimesub My test is what would my best friend say about how I spent my day if is said I was online all day posting rage replies to people I’d never met
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