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Listeners of Dead On: A True Crime Podcast that love the show mention: cases,On May 28 2018, Steven Augustine was brutally assaulted. After numerous surgeries and nearly two years in hospital, Steven finally succumbed to his injuries. Despite the fact Steven ultimately lost his life, his attacker was charged with assault in the third degree. And would serve just 72 days of a one year sentence. Leaving Steven's mother, Donna Augustine, to fight tooth and nail to get justice for her son.What really happened to Steven Augustine? Let's dive in and discuss the case. Episode Discovery FileCheck out the episode discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode:https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-60/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast)
Lisa McVey Noland stared down one of Florida's most notorious serial killers and lived to tell the tale. But not only that. She actually credits this harrowing encounter for saving her life. Sadly, Lisa's childhood was incredibly horrifying and traumatic. It got so bad that Lisa actually planned to end it all. But a chance encounter with a hideous cretin showed her how much grit and determination she had left. Let's dive into this unbelievable story of survival. And find out how Lisa McVey Noland single handedly took down Bobby Joe Long.Episode Discovery FileCheck out the episode discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode:https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-59/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast)
On March 29 2017, Raudha Athif's body was discovered in her hostel room on the Islami Bank Medical College campus. Despite the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death, authorities ruled her death a suicide. Leaving her family to fight for justice for the last four years.What really happened to Raudha? Let's comb through the evidence and find out.Join the Facebook group to discuss the case:https://www.facebook.com/groups/dead.on.discussionEpisode Discovery FileCheck out the episode discovery file to see photos from the case, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode:https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-58Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast)
On December 15 1900, three keepers at the Flannan Isles lighthouse disappeared without a trace. Did these men suffer a tragic accident? Or was their fate sealed with something more sinister? Let's unravel the curious case of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery.Episode Discovery Filehttps://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-57Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast)
Today we're diving into a case from the history books. The legend and anti-hero of Australian folklore. The notorious bushranger Ned Kelly. While some believe that Edward ‘Ned' Kelly was an idealist who fought for the rights of the common man and refused to be bullied by a corrupt police force. Others believe he was a no good, low down criminal who was driven by blood lust and greed. Once you've heard about his exploits, I'd love to hear what you think.Episode Discovery File https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-56Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast)
Two mysterious disappearances, decades apart. When each set of remains was finally discovered, both deaths were ruled undetermined. The truly unsettling part? The descendants were mother and son. To this day, their deaths remain shrouded in mystery. So what really happened to Marcia Moore and Christopher Roof?Episode Discovery File https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-55Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast)
On December 11 2019, a mother and son headed out to sea for a three day boat trip. When they didn't return to shore as planned, a family member reported them missing. The following day, a fisherman found their partially capsized boat. But hide nor hair of them has ever been seen again. What really happened to Felicity Loveday and Adrian Meneveau?Check out the episode discovery file https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-54Join the Facebook group to discuss the case:https://www.facebook.com/groups/dead.on.discussionSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast)
On the morning of October 16 2021, Ellie Smith awoke to find that her 4 year old daughter, Cleo, had disappeared in the middle of the night. And you'll never believe where they eventually found her. https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-53
On the morning of March 27 2010, workers found Holly Bartlett lying beneath the MacKay Bridge. While her injuries looked far too severe for her to be alive, they were shocked to find that she was still struggling to breathe. After learning that Holly was blind and had been out drinking the night before, police decided she must have been disoriented and suffered a tragic accident. Case closed. What really happened to Holly Bartlett? Let's dive in and try to put the pieces together. Episode Discovery File https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-52 Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast
For nearly 30 years, it seemed like Robert Durst could get away with murder. No matter how many bodies piled up behind him, he managed to wriggle through cracks in the system. But eventually his own lies caught up with him. And this time, not even his piles of wealth and hubris could spare him. Episode Discovery Page https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-51/ Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/deadonpodcast
In the early morning hours of January 5 2020, Clifton Cargill headed over to Bell's Bicycle Shop in North Miami Beach to meet with his cycling team. As he waited for the other members to arrive, someone snuck up on him and murdered him. So far, his killer has evaded arrest. But someone knows something. And it's only a matter of time before someone's conscience gets the better of them.Special thanks to the lovely Kadie Cargill for sharing her father's story with us.Episode Discovery File:https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-50/
In this episode, Officer Jack and I chat about the most harrowing experience in his career as a police officer. And Jack shares all the goss about how he met his lovely wife, Sami the 911 Dispatcher. Check out the episode discovery file to get the full rundown about the episode: https://www.deadonpodcast.com/episode-discovery/episode-49/
In the early morning hours of October 5 1995, a freight train was making a run through Quirindi NSW. As the train rounded a bend, the driver noticed something lying on the tracks. Unfortunately it was far too late to stop. Sadly, the train ran over the body of Stephen Smith Junior. Despite the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, police ruled his death a tragic accident. Leaving the Smith family to fight for justice for nearly 30 years.If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please be advised that this episode covers the death of a young Aboriginal man.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.More about the EpisodeCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. PodMoth NetworkDead On is a proud member of the PodMoth Media Network. To find great podcasts to binge, including Memento Mori, please visit podmoth.network. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On December 31 1983, The Brisbane Express was heading northbound through Kempsey. Suddenly the crew noticed something lying on the tracks. Realising they didn't have enough time to brake and stop. They continued on, feeling a noticeable bump as the train collided with whatever was on the tracks. They had no idea that they'd just run over the body of Lewis 'Buddy' Kelly.While the police chalked it up to a tragic accident. The Kelly family knew, deep down, that Buddy met with foul play.If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please be advised that this episode covers the death of a young Aboriginal man.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. PodMoth NetworkDead On is a proud member of the PodMoth Media Network. To find great podcasts to binge, including Lost Signal, please visit podmoth.network. Stalk the SocialsTikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On January 16 1988, a train driver was making a run from Tamworth towards Sydney. Shortly after leaving the city limits, the driver noticed something lying on the tracks. With horror, he realised it was a person. Unfortunately he wasn't able to brake in time. But was it really the train that killed the young man? Or was he the victim of foul play?This grim discovery kicked off a 30+ year fight to get justice. And revealed deep-seated roots of racism within the justice system.If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please be advised that this episode covers the death of a young Aboriginal man.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.PodMoth NetworkDead On is a proud member of the PodMoth Media Network. To find great podcasts to binge, including Anything Bones, please visit podmoth.network. Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
Get pumped. Because this is the very first episode of Crime Time. Every month, we'll be chatting with a fascinating guest who works in law enforcement, forensic science, or the legal system. So we can hear first hand accounts of crime from people who work the cases.In this episode, we're chatting with Sami the 911 Dispatcher. And woo, does she have a story for you! Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. PodMoth NetworkDead On is a proud member of the PodMoth Media Network. To find great podcasts to binge, including Believer Skeptic, please visit podmoth.network. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
They've been called the Bonnie and Clyde of the 90s. The Evil Lovers. The Dangerous Duo. But one thing's for certain. Marrying either Aurore or Peter was a dangerous proposition. Both of their spouses died in tragic accidents. Leaving both Peter and Aurore with a substantial amount of insurance money. As investigators unravelled the tangled web left behind, they realised it wasn't an accident at all. It was murder.This episode is dedicated to Daniel Vaughan. He is a total legend. An emoji aficionado. And a kick-ass supporter of the show on Patreon. And generally the nicest person you'd have the pleasure to meet. Thank you, Daniel!Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.PodMoth NetworkDead On is a proud member of the PodMoth Media Network. To find great podcasts to binge, including Bad Acts, please visit podmoth.network. Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. True Crime ClubJoin the most fun true crime group on Facebook!Stalk the Dead On SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
For three decades, Peter Dupas stalked the women of Melbourne. Every time he was released from prison, this unrepentant criminal would reoffend with increasing violence. Eventually claiming the lives of at least three women. This episode is dedicated to the effervescent Hayley Hepburn. She is a kick-ass supporter of the show on Patreon. A generally amazing human. And a landscaping wizard. I can't stop, won't stop banging on about how amazing she is. Thank you, Hayley!Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.PodMoth Media NetworkDead On is a proud member of the PodMoth Media Network. To find great podcasts to binge, including Twisted Listers, please visit podmoth.network. Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On the morning of August 10 1991, Chawee Borders headed over to Wat Promkunaram to bring the Buddhist monks their daily meal. Instead, she discovered the bodies of nine people. Including five monks, a nun, the nun's grandson, and a temple worker. But who would want to kill monks? And why? This episode is dedicated to the lovely Brandy Lewis. She is a kick-ass supporter of the show on Patreon. A sweetheart of the highest order. And protector of the realm. I refuse to cease describing how amazing she is. Thank you, Brandy!Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.PodMoth Media NetworkDead On is a proud member of the PodMoth Media Network. To find other great podcasts to binge, please visit podmoth.network. Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Additional ReadingInnocent Until Interrogated: The True Story of the Buddhist Temple Massacre and the Tucson Four | By Gary L. StuartStalk the SocialsTikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter Join the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On April 22 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were shot to death in their homes. Sparing only the very young children, who would be unable to identify the killer or killers. But who would want to destroy this hard-working, salt of the earth family? And why?This episode is dedicated to the legendary Justin Wear. He is a kick-ass supporter of the show on Patreon. And I can't bang on enough about how great he is. Thank you, Justin!Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On May 26 2014, a couple of fishermen were gearing up for a big day out on the water. As they steered their boat near the shores of Shelly Beach, they spotted something floating in the water. As they drifted closer, they realised it was a body.This horrific discovery kicked off an intensive police investigation. And finally confirmed the cloud of suspicion that had long surrounded disgraced former detective Roger Rogerson.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
A dark underbelly of crime and corruption lay hidden beneath Sydney's polite society in the 70s and 80s. Criminals and cops worked hand in hand to conduct covert dirty deeds that'd make Dorian Gray's head spin.But it all came crashing down in one explosive interview. In 1981, Sallie-Anne Huckstepp went on 60 Minutes Australia. Telling the host, Ray Martin, that police could be bought. And not only that. That certain high profile members of the police were some of the worst criminals of all.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On October 17 2014, John Christopher Terry walked out of the Walmart Supercenter in Hillsboro, Texas and disappeared into thin air. His car was abandoned on County Road 2346. And, most sinister of all, a small amount of blood spatter was located on his front door. According to Sheriff Rodney Watson, “He was murdered right there outside his front door.”There's a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest/conviction of the person(s) responsible for his homicide. Or leads to the location of John Christopher Terry's remains. If you have information, contact the Hill County Sheriff's Office:1-254-582-5313See the Google MapMissing Person: John Christopher TerrySupport the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On July 24 1984, Allen Lafferty arrived home from work to find a bloodbath. His wife and baby had been brutally murdered. And Allen knew exactly who'd done it.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
In the early morning hours of December 18 1994, Alison Botha pulled onto her street and parked her car just a short walk from home. Before she could even blink or realise what was happening, a man flung open her car door. He brandished a huge knife, pressing it into her throat. He threatened Alison, telling her he'd kill her if she didn't do exactly as he said. She never could have imagined the horror that this chance encounter would bring.Special thanks to Chris of the True Crime Club on Facebook for his case suggestion.Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Find Help and ResourcesUnited States | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Australia | Beyond Blue | Lifeline |UK | Mental health crisis helplines | Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Stalk the SocialsInstagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
Late in the evening on October 25 1997, Jessica Small and Vanessa Conlan hitched a ride out of Bathurst with a stranger. At first, everything seemed copacetic. But the farther they drove into the night, the more agitated the stranger became. Realising that danger was brewing, the girls tried to escape the stranger's grasp. But only one would walk away and live to tell the tale.Special thanks to Chris for his case suggestion.If you have information about the abduction of Jessica Small, contact Crimestoppers:https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/1 800 333 000Support the ShowIf you love Dead On, and I hope you do, please support the show on Patreon.Find Help and ResourcesUnited States | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Australia | Beyond Blue | Lifeline |UK | Mental health crisis helplines | Visit the WebsiteCheck out the Episode Discovery file to see photos from the case file, find sources, and get the full rundown about the episode. Stalk the SocialsFacebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeJoin the Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial ThanksThe talented musician Fuzz Douglas created the kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On November 16 1995, the beautiful, talented Linda Sobek told her mother she was running late for a modelling gig and would ring back later. When that call never came, Linda's mother became sick with worry. To make matters worse, Linda hadn't appeared at the TV show audition she'd been so excited to land. For two agonising days, Linda's disappearance remained a mystery. Until a road crew worker made a strange discovery in the Angeles National Forest that cracked the case wide open.Special thanks to Mercedes for her case suggestion.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you're a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeJoin our Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.Huge apologies, my stomach was screaming the entire time I recorded. I only realised how loud it was after I edited the episode! Whoops!
On December 1 1989, Susan Maree Kiely watched her daughter climb on the school bus. Then Susan hitched a ride into Bellingen NSW from some friendly locals, happily telling them she was spending the day with friends. After leaving her friend's home on Short Street, she was never seen again.Imagine losing your mum when you were only a child. Even worse, never knowing what happened to her. Let's find out what happened to Susan Kiely. See the missing Poster. If you have information, contact Crimestoppers. Or call Coffs Harbour Police Station: (02) 6691 0799Track Susan Kiely's movements before her disappearance.Find archived articles about case:Coffs Harbour Regional Museum215 Harbour DriveCoffs Harbour NSW 2450Join the Facebook group to discuss the case and follow it as it unfolds: Dead RingersPhotos from both cases are up on our social media if you're a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On October 6 1998, Matthew Shepard headed to the Fireside Lounge in Laramie, Wyoming for a cosy drink. Little did he know, getting in that truck with Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney would lead to the most horrific night of his young life. Setting in motion a chain of events that would forever change the fabric of America.Special thanks to Brandy and Lisa for the case suggestion.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you're a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeJoin our Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On August 22 1961, Valerie Storie and Matthew Gregsten hopped in their 1956 Morris Minor and headed to a picturesque village in the Thames river valley. As the night fell around them, the loved-up couple felt the weight of the world fall away. Suddenly a sharp rap at the window clanged through the darkness. A knock that would change their lives forever.Special thanks to Mercedes for her case suggestion.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you're a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeJoin our Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On the morning of October 8 2004, Schapelle Corby was frothing with excitement. She was headed off to Bali with her friends, Ally McComb and Katrina Richards, and her brother, James Corby. What was slated to be a relaxing holiday of sun, surf, and sand morphed into a surreal nightmare that would span decades.Em is taking a break so it’s a solo show this week.Special thanks to Leonie for her case suggestion.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeJoin our Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
On April 3 1985, Doug Lovell attacked Joyce Yost outside her home in Ogden, Utah. In one final degradation, he threatened to kill her if she went to the cops. Joyce feared for her own life, but feared Doug would attack someone else even more. So she forged on and bravely pressed charges.Just ten days before the trial was scheduled to begin, Joyce Yost disappeared into thin air. Police knew exactly who was responsible. They just had to prove it.In a shocking turn of events, the person Doug trusted the most turned on him. And made sure he would finally pay for his crimes.Em is taking a break so it’s a solo show this week.Special thanks to Sheryl for her case suggestion. Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeJoin our Facebook group: Dead RingersSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
In this episode, Elisha continues her investigation into a horrifying rape and abduction case out of Ogden, Utah in 1985. Following the vicious, depraved assault, Joyce Yost pressed charges against Doug Lovell. Unfortunately, he was bound and determined that the case never make it to trial.Em is taking a break so it’s a solo show this week.Special thanks to Sheryl for her case suggestion. Photos from the case are up on our social media and website if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
In this episode, Elisha shares the horrific assault that Joyce Yost endured outside her own home in Ogden, Utah. A complete stranger followed her home, then attacked, raped, and abducted her on April 3 1985.Special thanks to Sheryl for her case suggestion. Em is taking a break for a couple weeks. Send her some productive good vibes, she's been buried in work.Photos from the case are up on our social media and website if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud.
In this episode, Elisha takes us back to 1920’s Los Angeles to discuss the conniving, murderous actions of a married homemaker who had secret lovers plus one living in the attic. Then Emily discusses the unsolved mass murder of a family and four crew members aboard a commercial fishing boat in Craig, Alaska in 1982.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Dolly Oesterreich caseAtlas Obscura: The Married Woman Who Kept Her Lover in the AtticHamilton Evening Journal: Confession of the ‘Bat Lover’ in the Secret Chamber Murder MysteryStartling Detective Adventures: The Phantom in the House of OesterreichLA Times: ‘Bat Man’ Case: a Lurid Tale of Love and DeathWikipedia of Dolly OesterreichSource material for the Investor Murders caseThe Daily Sentinel: Detectives Probe Deaths, Fire Aboard Fishing BoatThe Daily Sentinel: No New Clues Found In Murders on BoatLongview Daily News: Family reels over friend’s arrest in relatives’ deathsThe Daily Sentinel: Peel Defense Sees Indictment ErrorsUnresolved: The Investor MurdersThe New York Times: Suspect Had Worked On Boat Where 8 Died in 1982
In this episode, Emily discusses a slew of disappearances and double murders within a four-year period along the scenic Colonial Parkway in Virginia in the late 1980’s. Then, Elisha closes out her three-part series on the gruesome Bain family murders in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1994 - this week, we dive into the shocking evidence presented at the trial and the sentencing of the killer.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Colonial Parkway Murders caseOxygen: Lovers’ Lane MurdersHistoric Mysteries: Colonial Parkway Murders Remain UnsolvedFred Atwell, Controversial Figure in Colonial Parkway Murders, Arrested in GeorgiaWikipedia: Colonial Parkway MurdersMichelle McNamara’s True Crime Diary on this caseUnresolved: The Colonial Parkway MurdersSource material for the Bain Family Murders Pt. 3 caseYouTube Playlist of caseBlack Hands - A Family Mass MurderA timeline of the casePrivy Council Appeal No 9 0/2006 - THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NEW ZEALAND Some matters 'still unexplained'Murderpedia of caseFaces of Innocents: Stephen Bain was gutsy victim of NZ's most notorious murder case
In this episode, Elisha continues with part two in her three part series on the Bain family murders. This week, we dive into the family’s strange background and watch the cracks start to appear. Then, Emily discusses a hometown case from 1996 involving a young woman who disappears after a neighbor witnesses her boyfriend physically attacking her in his front yard in Blanchester, Ohio.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Bain Family Murders Pt. 2 caseBlack Hands - PodcastPrivy Council Appeal No 9 0/2006 - David Cullen Bain The Association Between Peritraumatic Dissociation and PTSD Symptoms: The Mediating Role of Negative Beliefs About the SelfCourt told of Bain mum's 'madness'House of Horrors - Police video of crime scene The Perfect FamilyThe Devil and Mrs. BainSource material for the Carrie Culberson caseCincinnati Enquirer: Dog bites off nose of murderer Vince DoanAmerican Justice: S14 E7 - “Cheerleader Mysteriously Vanishes”Facebook: Find Carrie CulbersonEncyclopedia.com: Vincent Doan Trial: 1997Information about Carrie’s MemorialThe Disappearance of Carrie Culberson TimeLine
In this episode, Emily takes us to Houston, Texas to cover the mysterious death of a wealthy socialite followed by the murder of her ex-husband in the late 1960’s-early 70’s. Then, Elisha discusses part one of a familicide met with strange details surrounding the 111 call and crime scene in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1994.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Joan Robinson Hill caseMurderpedia: Dr. John HillWikipedia: Death of Joan Robinson HillBlood and Money: The Strange Case of Dr. John Hill and Murder in TexasChron article: 40 years later: Dr. John Hill’s scandalous sagaCrime Magazine: The Hill-Robinson Murders - 1969Source material for the Bain Family Murders Pt. 1 caseBlack Hands - A Family Mass MurderPrivy Council Appeal No 9 0/2006 - David Cullen Bain House of Horrors: Re-examining the Bain ShootingsEffects of Seizures on Autonomic and Cardiovascular Function - Orrin Devinsky, M.D.Police 'found Bain weeping on floor'
In this episode, Elisha introduces us to the historical significance of “19 Crimes” and how British convicts were transformed into Australian colonists as a result of punishment by transportation in the late 1700’s. Then, Emily tells us about the gruesome axe attack on two college coeds who were camping at a park while biking from Oregon to the east coast on the Trans America Trail in 1977.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the 19 Crimes case19 CrimesWHY WERE CONVICTS TRANSPORTED TO AUSTRALIA?British Convicts to AustraliaJohn Boyle O’ReillyNewspaper compositorFenian - Irish secret societyJohn Boyle O’Reilly’s Manuscript Book of PoemsThe HougoumontSource material for the Cline Falls Axe Attack caseCNN article: Survivor of hatchet attack confronts her pastABC article: Woman Writes About Almost Fatal Ax AttackThe Seattle Times: Victim returns to crime scene 30 years later as an authorTerri Jentz book: Strange Piece of ParadiseWikipedia with references
In this episode, Emily covers the elusive Phantom Killer, who committed frightening attacks on young couples parked on lovers lanes and induced extreme mayhem among residents in the town of Texarkana, Texas in 1946. Then Elisha covers a disturbing case she remembers from when she first moved to Sydney in 2010 - the depraved murder of a defenseless 6 year-old girl.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Phantom Killer caseWiki page with referencesDallas Observer article: The Phantom MenaceFictionalized Movie made in 1976: The Town that Dreaded SundownSource material for Kiesha Weippeart caseCrisis numbers and child abuse helplines: Australia | USA | UKYouTube playlistKiesha's missing month a concern for policeKiesha search ends, everyone a suspectUpdates: Remains found as Kiesha's mother, stepfather charged with murderOn her birthday, all hope is lostFinal farewell as 'little angel' laid to restKiesha's mother pleads guiltyKristi Abrahams jailed for at least 16 yearsForensic pathologist details injuries in Supreme Court testimonyAlison Anderson vows to help other abused children
In this episode, Elisha continues her story about how Larry Singleton, Mary Vincent’s attacker, gets released from prison and commits a murder of a woman in Sulphur Springs, Florida in 1997. Then Emily takes us back to Westfield, New Jersey to discuss the case of a family who is tormented by a mysterious, threatening letter writer in 2014.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Roxanne Hayes casePeople v. Singleton (1980) - California Court of AppealPAROLEE SHIFTED AFTER PROTESTCRIME AND BANISHMENT PAROLED RAPIST IS WELCOME NOWHEREOutcast Who Maimed Girl to Be on His Own SoonMurder in Florida brings collective I-told-you-soTranscript of Lawrence Singleton vs State of FloridaNewsreal: The Return of Larry SingletonMUTILATED BY HIM 20 YEARS AGO, WOMAN TESTIFIES AT KILLER'S TRIALCALIFORNIA EX-CON GETS DEATH IN MURDERLawrence Singleton, despised rapist, diesA victim, a survivor, an artistSource material for The Watcher caseThe Cut article on the storyRealtor.com article: Why the Upscale Suburb of Westfield, NJ, May Be the Scariest Place to Live in the U.S.Patch article: Westfield Watcher Letters RevealedIn case you’re intrigued by the Jersey DevilBuzzfeed Unsolved episode: S5 E1 - The Eerie Case of the Watcher
In this special badass woman survivor episode, Emily discusses the senseless murders of 4 teenage boys and the rape of one of their girl friends while hanging out in the Gitchie Manitou State Preserve in Lyon County, Iowa in 1973. Then Elisha tells us about the spectacular tale of survival of a 15-year old hitchhiker who was raped and attacked with a hatchet in Del Puerto Canyon, California in 1978.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Gitchie Manitou Murders caseWikipedia page with referencesThe Fryer brothers MurderpediaYouTube video - The Gitchie Manitou Murder Site - 47 years laterDes Moines Register: Interview with Sandra CheskeyGitchie Girl: The book written from survivor Sandra Cheskey’s recollectionKiller Siblings episode: S2 E2 - FryersSpecial thanks to the True Crime Guys podcast, Episode #7: The Gitchie Manitou Murders of 1973Source material for the Mary Vincent caseSpecial thanks to Mary Vincent and the team at I Survived for their unbelievable documentaryJoAnn Eversole turns in Larry SingletonA Victim's Life SentenceJoAnn Eversole obituary
In this episode, Elisha covers the mysterious, paranoia-induced “off the grid” road trip by a family of five spanning across Victoria and New South Wales in 2016. Then Emily discusses the perplexing 1965 disappearance of a bank secretary and the gruesome murder of her replacement at the bank, located in downtown Atlanta, two years later.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter| YouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Tromp Family caseTimeline and overview of events‘It’s hard to explain’: Mark Tromp found but family mystery remainsBizarre tale of Tromp family road trip cloaked in mysteryRiana Tromp speaks about bizarre roadtrip in first interviewMark’s statement to the mediaIf you or someone you care about is experiencing distress, please contact the following services:Australian Residents: Lifeline: 13 11 14US Residents: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Source material for the Mary Shotwell-Little and Diane Shields casePage from the Buckhead History site describing Mary’s disappearanceThe Charley Project page on Mary Shotwell-Little Facebook page dedicated to Mary Shotwell-Little and Diane ShieldsThe Atlanta Constitution newspaper article on Diane Shields’ murderSpecial thanks to the 5 Roses PodcastMedium article about Mary and DianeIf you have any information on either of these cases, contact the Atlanta Police Department, at (404) 614-6544.
In this episode, Emily covers the mysterious death of a young man who was found in the Charles River six days after leaving a Boston Bruins game in 2009 and touches on the deaths of two other young men who were also recovered from the Charles River. Then Elisha discusses the puzzling case of an adventurous young woman who experienced episodes of dissociative fugue and is currently still missing after a hurricane hit St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. in 2017.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social:FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Will Hurley caseOxygen article about Will Hurley’s disappearanceSmiley Face Killers Wiki with reference articlesOxygen docu-series “Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice”, S1, E3 - Will HurleyNews footage from before Will was foundCBS Boston describing Zachary Marr’s last movesMassLive article about Michael Kelleher’s disappearanceMysterious Circumstances: The Disappearance of William HurleyAnyone with information is asked to contact the Boston Police Department at 617-343-4328.Source material for the Hannah Upp caseGoFundMe - Find Hannah UppFacebook - Find Hannah UppMyers-Briggs Personality TestStaten Island ferry rescueKensington, MD incidentHannah Upp: A Life, InterruptedOverview of the Hannah Up caseAfter 2 Hurricanes, A 'Floodgate' Of Mental Health Issues In U.S. Virgin Islands
In this episode, Elisha closes out her five-part series on the elusive Zodiac Killer - this week she covers one of the many notable suspects and the theory behind how he could be the Zodiac. Then Emily takes us to Ogden, Utah to discuss the cruel torture and murders of 5 innocent hostages in the basement of an electronics shop in 1974.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social:FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Zodiac Killer Pt. 5 caseSpecial thanks to Mike Morford of http://zodiackillersite.com Synopsis of Ross Sullivan as a suspectRiverside PD evidence for murder of Cheri Jo BatesDocuments related to murder of Cheri Jo Bates, including autopsy report, letter to Riverside, and crime scene photosFBI Report - Evidence at crime scene - Cheri Jo BatesLetters from Ross Sullivan’s colleagues - believe he was a suspectDNA Profiles and the Murderers Who Might Be Zodiac - SF WeeklyIs this man the infamous Zodiac Killer? - Toronto SunSource material for the Hi-Fi Shop Murders caseTrue Crime All The Time episode: The Hi-Fi MurdersThe Murderpedia on Dale Selby PierreClassic Wiki with article referencesThe Listverse article that inspired me
In this episode, Emily covers the case of a young woman who was stabbed five times then eviscerated while still alive in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in 1977. Then, Elisha continues part four of her five-part, in-depth series on all things Zodiac - this week she covers one of the many notable suspects and the drama within the Zodiac online community.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social:FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Shaun Ritterson caseArticle from Bucks County Courier TimesArticle from Bucks County History about reopening the case in 2012Article from Bucks County Courier Times who covered the caseArticle from The IntelligencerThe Websleuths page with original newspaper articlesMagazine article documenting the case in 2012Anyone with information about the killing is urged to call the District Attorney's Office at 215-348-6354Source material for the Zodiac Killer Pt. 4 caseZodiac playlist on our YouTubeZodiacKiller.comEpisode of MysteryQuest: San Francisco SlaughterWhat If You Solved the Zodiac Killer Mystery and No One Believed You?Zodiac letter to LA Times - March 13 1971Nancy Slover recounts identifying Dick Gaik’s voice as the ZodiacTom Voigt addresses beef with Mike ButterfieldMike Butterfield on Dick GaikMike Butterfield on GoldcatcherZodiac Suspects
In this episode, Elisha continues her five-part, in-depth series on all things Zodiac - this week she covers the notable suspects and theories behind each one. Then Emily completes her two-part series on the Port Arthur shooting in Hobart, Tasmania and discusses the background of the shooter as well as the aftermath of the massacre.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social:FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Zodiac Killer Pt. 3 caseSpecial thanks to Mike Butterfield of ZodiacKillerFacts.com and the podcast Zodiac: A to Z.Link to the Zodiac video playlist on our YouTubeZodiac letter to San Francisco ChronicleEncyclopedia.com: Robert GraysmithBiography.com: Why the Zodiac Killer Has Never Been IdentifiedDrama in the comments:Reddit thread discussing the bad blood between Zodiac researchersHistory.com article on suspectsTypewriter databaseSource material for the Martin Bryant Pt. 2 caseSpecial thanks to Casefile for their great episode - Case 45: Port ArthurMurderpediaReference articles from WikipediaCourt transcript detailing the dayPolice interview with Martin BryantPaul Mullen’s psych report on Martin BryantCourt transcript from trialArticle about gun control in AustraliaAlannah & Madeline Foundation link
In this episode, Emily takes us to Hobart, Tasmania and kicks off her two-part series describing what is known as one of the worst mass killings in Australian history. Then Elisha continues with part two of her five-part, in-depth series on all things Zodiac - this week she covers more of his hijinx plus theories.*This episode also contains a special update on the sentencing of the Claremont Killer!Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social:FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Martin Bryant Pt. 1 caseSpecial thanks to Casefile for their great episode - Case 45: Port ArthurMurderpediaReference articles taken from WikipediaCourt transcript detailing the daySource material for the Zodiac Killer Pt. 2 caseLink to the Zodiac video clip playlist on our YouTubeSpecial thanks to the podcast Zodiac: A to Z https://zodiackillerfacts.com/http://zodiackillersite.com/Pat Stanley's recollection of finding the phone booth the Zodiac usedhttps://zodiackiller.com/Zodiac letter #6 to San Francisco Chronicle
In this episode, Elisha begins part one of her epic five-part series detailing the extreme mayhem and hysteria caused by the Zodiac Killer throughout San Francisco in the late 60's and early 70's. Then Emily covers the case of a Florida babysitter who murdered 5 innocent babies and an elderly man while in her care during the late 70's.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social:FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Zodiac Killer Pt. 1 caseLink to the Zodiac video clip playlist on our YouTubeSpecial thanks to the podcast Zodiac: A to Z https://zodiackillerfacts.com/Timeline of the Zodiac eventshttps://zodiackiller.com/Yesterday’s Crimes: The Zodiac Killer’s First Known Victims Died 50 Years AgoPolice report detailing murder of David Faraday and Betty Lou JensenZodiac letter to the SF ExaminerZodiac Killer mystery cipher cracked 51 years after killer sent it to San Francisco newspaperZodiac letter #6 to San Francisco ChronicleSource material for the Babysitter Killer caseClassic Wiki on the caseMurderpediaThoughtco.com articleNew York Times Article 1New York Times Article 2Washington Post Article
In this episode, Emily covers the story about a free-spirited woman who was discovered dead in a trunk after property owners cleaned out their storage room following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Then Elisha discusses the unsolved 2014 case of a woman in the bushland of Australia who died in hospital more than three weeks after being burned with hydrochloric acid.Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social:FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Dana Pastori caseDisappeared episode (on Investigation Discovery): Season 5, Episode 16: Hard Life in the Big EasyTimes-Picayune article 1Times-Picayune article 2Court docs from John Morgan’s appealSource material for the Monika Chetty caseIf you know something about what happened to Monika Chetty, say something.Call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.Video of police interview with Monika ChettyInformation about Monika Chetty’s inquestResidents saw homeless woman, Monika Chetty, with 'horrific' burns days before authorities calledWoman burnt ‘weeks’ before found alive in bushland by policePolice announce $500,000 reward into acid murder victim Monika Chetty’s deathPolice announce new theory about the murder of Monika ChettyBurned nurse’s diary left clues for police in baffling case
In this episode, Elisha takes us back in time to 17th century Italy to introduce us to a woman who developed a poison only to be used by a coven of battered women to rid themselves of their abusive husbands. Then Emily covers the case of a family annihilator in Westfield, New Jersey who was on the lam for 18 years before finally being captured after his story appeared on America’s Most Wanted. Photos from both cases are up on our social media if you’re a visual person (like we are) and need to see where the crime went down. You can also find them on our website, in the Episode Discovery file.Stalk us on social:FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeSpecial thanks to Fuzz Douglas for our kickass theme music. You can find more of his psychedelic goodness on Soundcloud. Source material for the Aqua Tofana caseAustralian residents: contact the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service1 800 737 732https://www.1800respect.org.au/USA residents: contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-7233https://www.thehotline.org/Aqua Tofana by Mike DashEverything you need to know about arsenic poisoningArsenic Binding to ProteinsBailey Sarian’s videoSource material for the John List caseForensic Files episode: Season 1, Ep 12: The List MurdersWikipediaOriginal article from New York TimesTrue crime blog from DeLani R. BarletteMurderpediaABC News article