279 || The Flat Tire Trap || Julia Ashe [Part 1]

279 || The Flat Tire Trap || Julia Ashe [Part 1]

From Military Murder by Mama Margot Productions LLC

July 20, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

The episode explores the disappearance of Julia Ashe and the subsequent investigation that led to the identification of a violent predator.

Just days before Christmas 1989, 22-year-old Julia Ashe disappeared after a holiday shopping trip in Waterbury, Connecticut. What began as a missing person investigation quickly evolved into a hunt for a violent predator who had been targeting women across the Naugatuck Valley using a calculated and chilling scheme. In Part 1, Margot examine Julia’s disappearance, the meticulous investigation that followed, and the evidence that led detectives to 27-year old Sedrick Cobb. This episode traces the events that unraveled one of Connecticut’s most disturbing murder cases. Listener discretion is advised. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view current membership options! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Skylight: Visit myskylight.com/MMP and get $30 Off a 15 inch Calendar! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members.  ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Margot

Topics covered

  • missing person
  • murder investigation
  • violent predator
  • Connecticut
  • true crime
  • holiday shopping

Keywords

  • Julia Ashe
  • Sedrick Cobb
  • missing person
  • murder case
  • Waterbury
  • true crime
  • 1989

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Skylight

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Waterbury, Connecticut

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