The Alison Feldman Murder: Science vs. The System

The Alison Feldman Murder: Science vs. The System

From Housewives of True Crime by Tabitha Kane

April 14, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 373

About this episode

This episode explores the 2015 murder of Alison Feldman and the subsequent investigation that led to the identification of a suspect through familial DNA.

This episode focuses on the 2015 murder of Alison Feldman, a 31-year-old woman found brutally killed in her Scottsdale home. The crime scene showed signs of extreme violence, sexual assault, and an attempted cleanup using bleach. With no clear suspect and no initial DNA matches, the case went cold for years. In 2018, investigators used familial DNA to identify a suspect, Ian Mitchum, whose DNA ultimately matched evidence from the scene. However, legal challenges over how that DNA was obtained delayed the case... Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us! Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise! Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today! Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics! Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products. Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrime Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=en Follow us on TikTok…

People in this episode

Host: Tabitha Kane

Topics covered

  • murder
  • true crime
  • investigation
  • DNA evidence
  • legal challenges

Keywords

  • Alison Feldman
  • Ian Mitchum
  • murder investigation
  • familial DNA
  • Scottsdale
  • true crime

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Acorns, IXL, 5Crimes Cosmetics

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