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Each week tune in as Ashley and Cody discuss one missing persons case and one murder case. Expect plenty of conversational detours as they take you to through stories of the missing and murdered

Dear Friends and Dead Ends


    • Mar 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES

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    Meeting Tupac's Mom and Marriage in 2030

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 79:09


    Ashley covers the case of Becky Marzo, who vanished in 2003. After a concerning, yet humorous headline, Cody covers the unsolved murders of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe. 

    Tale As Old As Twice The Time and Doctor Party Bacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 84:00


     Cody tells the story of a gruesome, unsolved fate of Katarzyna Zowada in Poland. After a very threatening headline, Ashley goes over the limited information in the case of missing person, Betty Fran Smith. 

    The Devil's Chowder and Running with SZA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 66:53


    Ashley opens the episode with the horrific case of Brittney Woods, whose home life and disappearance are extremely tough to listen to. After a brief headline, Cody tells of the unsolved murder of adult film producer and star William Arnold Newton, who just might be the victim of an infamous serial killer. 

    An Edwardian WAP and Fiery Impatience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 77:46


    Cody opens with the details of Janet Smith's unsolved murder in 1920's Vancouver, Canada. After a brief, but lit, headline, Ashley covers the missing person's case of Shannon LaBau, from February 1999. 

    Trapped In the Attic and Barbie's Gun Convertible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 87:22


    This week, Ashley opens with the puzzling case of Ashley Fuller Reed's disappearance shortly after meeting with a man at IHOP. Then, Cody covers the crazy crimes, and unreal life of Peter Gibb. After such a drastic, eventful life, his death will remain unsolved after the simplest incident allegedly led to his death. 

    Fired By Autum and Airport Security Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 78:10


    Cody begins the episode with a hilarious job application story, as well as the puzzling unsolved murder of Terri (Missy) Beavers in 2016. So many things shock and puzzle us in her case. A couple of unfortunate, criminal female-empowered headlines later, and Ashley covers the disappearance of Bethany Markowski, who went missing in March 2001. 

    Croissant Ti**ies and The Goldilocks Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 80:54


    Ashley starts us off with the bizarre disappearance of Ellabeth Mae Lodermeier, in the early months of 1974. What would be found later that year, and then 18 years later? We go beyond the caution tape with our hilarious headline. Then Cody unravels the unusual details in the case of four members murdered in the Setagaya family, just outside Tokyo, the day before New Year's Eve of 2000.

    Holiday Headlines- 90lbs of WHAT, Peruvian Papa Noel, and A Wheely Bad Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 83:51


    Merry Christmas Eve! *Warning* No editing has been done to audio, in effort to get it out sooner. Ashley and Cody unravel the festive and not-so-jolly headlines that come about this time of year. Headline-only episode this week. But believe us, these are some unreal stories, including Cody's sketchy family vacation tradition?

    Who Killed Mufasa and 100 Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 94:57


    We promised a longer episode since we missed a week, and here it is. Cody unravels the  unsolved murder of Julie Ward in 1988, in Kenya. Ashley tells two missing persons cases, one of which is also this week's headline. The second case covers the disappearance of the Martin family, as five of them would go missing around Christmas of 1958. Only the remains of two of them would be discovered, but much more mystery still remains. 

    ”Give Your Money Now” and Baguette QVC On The Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 47:00


    Ashley opens with missing person's case of Dorothy Goroshko, and her 1970 Ford Maverick. Quite possibly the funniest headline story we've ever read on air is highlighted in this episode. Cody details the mysterious unsolved death of Keith Ratliff, from the YouTube channel FPS Russia.

    Always Surprised By Maps and 50 Yards From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 56:42


    Cody tells the story of the life and unsolved murder of luxury call girl and expert businesswoman, Rosemarie Nitribitt, in German during the late 1950's. Ashley recounts the heartbreaking details of 8 year old Cherie Mahan's disappearance, 50 yards from her home in Pennsylvania in 1985. 

    An Excellent Synopsis of Twilight and What Was Found In The Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 66:31


    Ashley opens the episode with the disappearance of Ann Marie Shaw Godbey, and the clues that might bring closure to what happened. Cody covers the case of two bodies found in a lake, one with a crucifix inside its mouth. This would be the "solved" case of Sharon Shaw and Rhonda Johnson's murders, unless you look closely at the details. The perpetrator could have gotten away after all.  

    Tyra Bucks and The Dangers of Self-Checkout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 58:01


    Cody begins the episode with the bizarre deaths of Don Henry and Kevin Ives, and the debated cause that would puzzle us since they passed in 1987. Ashley covers the disappearance of former NCIS and Nuclear Regulatory Commission employee, Eugene Fish. 

    Bowling For Dona and Tigers in the Desert?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 58:07


    Join us for episode 40! Ashley starts with the disappearance of Donamae Bayerl and the stellar concern by her husband, John. We cover a bittersweet headline, then Cody unravels the details of the unsolved murder of Lindsay Buziak, who met mysterious buyers for a million dollar home against her better judgement. 

    Happy Halloween and Swing Low, Sweet Sheri-ot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 85:11


    Happy Halloween! This episode has both personal stories, several headlines, and even some horror movie discussion. Cody starts the episode by discussing the brutal and unsolved murder of James Adamski. After several headlines, Ashley tells the brief summary of the disappearance of Shaun Ritchie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.  Everyone be safe out there and have a great Halloween!     crow noise: Crow Call, Single, A.wav  by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

    Devil Gravel and The Metallic Dorito

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 61:02


    In episode 38, Ashley starts us off with the case of Stephanie Lyn Crane, whose disappearance quite possibly ties in with the case of Amber Hoopes in episode 37. Our "Between the Cheeks" headline this week felt too close for comfort, and Cody details the case of Suzanne Nahuela Jovin, who had been left to die just outside her Yale University Campus. 

    Inside A Fish and Idowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 65:10


    One of our most delirious episodes. Cody covers the murders of Steve Harkins, Ruth Cooper, Diana Robertson, and Mike Riemer. Multiple similarities tie the two separate cases together, one item being the most bizarre. Ashley covers a disappearance in "Idowa." In Idaho Falls, in 2001, a family begins the search for Amber Hoopes. 

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    Bert the BANANA BOSS and The Court of A-Peels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 59:10


    Ashley and Cody visit the Garden of Eden, in a most unexpected manner. We delve into the disappearance of Alesha Brookshier. Plus an uplifting headline, and Cody's bananas Philadelphia "unsolved" murder of Tony 'Bananas.' 

    We Missed You and Cody's Butt Pawns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 62:01


    We're back! Same podcast, same shitsticks. First, we delve into the the unsolved murder case of Susanne (not Susan) Lindholm from Helsinki, Finland. There may or may not be something about anal beads and chess, thanks to Cody. Ashley covers the disappearance of Tracey Leigh Gardner-Tetso, who went missing the same day she was meant to see a Motley Crue concert. She never made it to the venue. 

    Back At It and Aviation Lactation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 66:05


    Do you have questions? Like where the f*ck have we been for a month and a half? We have some clarity on that and the cases that fascinate.   Ashley delves into part one of disappearances related to Cropsey on Staten Island, New York. We discuss Henry Gafforio and the circumstances around his 4am disappearance. Cody covers the unsolved murder of Dian Fossey, who is tied to Jane Goodall.   Why is lactation in the title? Guess you'll have to listen to find out.

    Mermaid Logistics and Avalanche of Nuttin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 67:38


    SPOOKY SEASON is upon us. And as such, we would like to cover spookier stories for the remaining weeks this month. Maybe longer we'll see. Cody tells the strange happenings surrounding the death of Roland T Owens in Missouri, in 1933. It's weird no matter how you look at it. Ashley talks of hauntings at Pyramid Lake, where fishermen go missing but the explanation may not be so simple or expected. Plus an avalanche of a headline.

    A Massachusetts Mystery and The Million Dollar Whale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 58:28


    This week we go just outside of Boston as Ashley covers the disappearance of 5 year old Giovanni Gonzalez, which puzzles you at every turn. Our headline highlights new ways we're attempting to reach aliens. Then Cody covers the unsolved murder of Akio Kashiwagi, who had a bet with the orangest president American has ever had.

    Bettering Yourself and If We Got Kidnapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 65:33


    IMPORTANT: We forgot to thank our patrons in this episode so I want to do it in the description. THANK YOU: Kristen, Amanda, Cory, Jeremiah, Autum, Judicator, and Zane!   This week we discuss the unsolved murder of April Lacy, whose life's details are incredibly disheartening but crucial for awareness of neglect and domestic mistreatment. Then we talk about the Stripper Bus and why that's a headline. Plus the disappearance of Cleashindra Hall, who had a promising summer internship just ahead of her when she vanished within Pine Bluff, Arkansas.      

    Corkscrewed and A Hangover Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 63:11


    This week we've got stories; personal ones, and the cases you love. Ashley details the National Parks disappearance of Trenny Gibson, who was on a field trip in Tennessee. Cody unveils the technically unsolved murder of Eugene Mullendore, aka E.C. Mullendore III, which technically also involves a chub. Half-interested or not, this episode is quite the ride.

    Wood Booger and Stay Ugly, Stay Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 56:51


    This week we discuss Cody's fitting for an upcoming event and the sassy seamstress he encountered. His case this week takes place in New Jersey, just before the turn of the century in 1897. This is the unsolved murder of the Rahway Unknown Woman, which was savage and brutal. Ashley covers the disappearances in the New England state of Vermont and the infamous Bennington Triangle. Plus a headline and other deviations, as per usual.

    Murder Vision and Sahara Sue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 64:21


    Episode 28 delves into unsolved cases in Las Vegas and Baton Rouge. One woman disappears 4 days before the start of 1989. Also, this was just 10 days after Cody, the Antichrist, was born. Coincidence? Debatable. Her name was Rebecca Pauline Gary and she is still missing to this day, with ties to a former politician. In Las Vegas, a body is found just off the strip in 1979; both her name and murderer remain a mystery. She is only known as Sahara Sue.

    Still Bald, Still B*tchy and Much Ado About Nuttin‘

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 110:04


    We're BACK BITCH! In episode 27 we discuss more missing and murdered, cases of the unsolved. Cody brings his usual diverting attention span to the story of the Keddie Cabin murders that claimed the lives of several members of the Sharp family, as well as family friends. Ashley covers the missing person's case of Ashley Mariah Loring who vanished in 2017 from Browning, MT. WE MISSED YOU ALL!

    The Gaston of Aruba and Gay-be Lincoln

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 113:40


    Announcement: We are taking a 4 week break before resuming our usual hosting duties, but Patreon will run as normal with extra bonus episodes.   This week, we discuss the disappearance of Robyn Gardner, whose 10th anniversary since she vanished is coming up on Aug 2nd. We can't say for sure if her alleged killer is innocent or not, but no one flees like Gaston of Aruba. Cody takes on the case of Serge Rubinstein, who suffered an untimely death that remains unsolved. People weren't too beat up about his murder, and we'll tell you all the reasons why.   Plus, nacho normal headline...

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    Lines of Scripture and Jones-ing For Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 52:21


    In episode 25, we talk about the unsolved murder of 3 members of a family that ran a non-profit organization. It was the Mills family, with an unsuspecting twist to their story. Then we discuss the disappearance of Michelle Nicholaou, whose husband is a real shitstick; just wait 'til you hear all the reasons why.   Of course we have a fuckin headline, and a candidate for an extreme makeover. Plus noises you'd rather not hear from Cody.

    EZ Bake Baby and Sword Noises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 63:17


    NO BABIES WERE HARMED DURING JOKES OR OUR CASES. It will all *bake* sense early on in the episode.   In episode 24, we delve into the abduction of David Blockett in 1980. He was only 2 weeks old when he vanished with a woman whose composite sketch is quite horrendous and is posted on our Instagram already. Cody covers the case of elderly murdered couple, Russell and Shirley Dermond, which has remained unsolved since their death in 2014.   All this and sword noises.   Sorry this arrived late this week!

    Bullets, Bathtubs, and a Girl's Breast Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 104:34


    This week, we delve into two new cases, and a whole lot of stupid from Cody. Prepare yourself now. Cody opens with the case of the McLeod family whose unsolved murders have gone 60 years with no justice or resolution. Ashley takes on the even older case of Mimi Boomhower, and her (unconfirmed) pre-shopping séance and mysterious disappearance. Yes we hate that Bill Cosby got released, and yes we're gonna bitch about it.

    Jort-Shaming and Paranormal Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 82:05


    This week Ashley takes on the alarming case of Pamela Ray, who vanished around 5:30am one August morning in 1992, in Panama City, Florida.    Cody then relives his jort-shamed memories and delves into an old Hollywood murder. Very much like a game of clue, the murder of William Desmond Taylor has its share of weird characters. None are weirder or more offensive than a potentially racist individual with a (very stupid) paranormal plan. Plus a disappointing headline.    

    October 36th and The Polaroid in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 56:23


      Beware the Clappin' Ass River in Oregon, where the body of a woman shows up in portions. To this day she's unidentified and her murder unsolved. In Port St. Joe, Florida, a polaroid shows up and what it depicts is terrifying. Could this be a helpful lead in the disappearance of Tara Leigh Calico?

    The Candy Con and Terminal Impatience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 63:31


    This week we delve into more of last week's missing person's case and an unsolved murder that was claimed to be a suicide. Ashley goes over the remaining details in the Helen Brach case. Cody takes on Betsy Faria's murder, dubbed by only one person as a suicide, and that person is questionable at best. Plus another update in the Bobby Bizup case and it's RIDICULOUS.

    Love At First Jacket and "Is Dorothy Home?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 83:00


    This week, it's going down, we're yelling tinder...as we take on typical shitstick behavior and some disappointing details. Ashley covers the disappearance of Helen Marie Voorhees Brach, of yes...the Brach candy family. This is a two-parter, with the rest of the case next week. Cody covers the murder of Dorothy Scott, including the strange incident that placed her where she vanished before her body was found. And then we learn what she'd been experiencing prior. Things you didn't need to know about sharks, and Cody's...romantic ambitions....

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    Pineapple Sexpress and "Gary, Don't Touch That Body"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 83:32


    This week Cody takes on the extremely disappointing effort involved in the Little Rock case of Ebby Steppach, and her suspicious death. Ashley covers the disappearance of David G. Morrison in Hammond, Indiana. Why is pineapple in the title? Just wait until you hear our sexual frustration solutions, and the ineptitude of both cases. Plus a news headline. 

    Trip to Zoo York and A Beer Exorcism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 78:37


    Please drink responsibly, and we mean that literally. This week we take on the missing person's case of Carmine Gargano Jr aka Gorilla, in Brooklyn. Then we discuss the murder of Thomas C. Wales, located in Seattle. That case had another thing we love to be fascinated by: conspiracy. And just wait until you hear the headline we found.     Pause music by: Anasas6 Intro: Welcome to the Hell Zone by Spooky Black (Vague003 remix)

    Manpire Attactor and Fake Newstons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 82:06


    Episode 16 takes on two frustrating cases, each for very different reasons. Cody covers the home invasion murder of Matthew Ryan Stewart and how long it took police to enter his residence. Ashley takes on the immensely frustrating disappearance of Relisha Rudd. Plus a headline where a woman finds out she was kidnapped as a child...kind of. 

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    Church Ragers and "York Boyz"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 55:22


    This week we discuss the missing person's case of Cayce Lynn McDaniel, followed by the murder of Vernon C. Miller who has quite the life story. Also what may now be dubbed "Hellacious Headlines" is in local territory for episode 15. 

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    Cremation Brownies and One Last Voicemail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 68:06


    In Episode 14, Cody delves into the murder of Faith Hedgepeth, whose last moments just might be recorded on a voicemail. Ashley then breaks down the disappearance of Nikole Betterson, whose case has a 20 year age gap and a slew of inconsistencies. Only one blurred image of her exists and the tragedy is what is left out of the story. Those and a not so hopeful headline this week!

    Nature's Discovery Zone and A Dynamite Investigation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 73:02


    Episode 13 delves into the missing person's case of Nyleen Kay Marshall who vanished while in a National Park. An adult male was seen speaking with her before she disappeared. Then a call comes in, and some disturbing letters. Cody covers the suspicious death of an unknown boy dubbed Little Lord Fontleroy, in Wisconsin. Don't forget to send in your Hopeful Headlines or Ted Pundies!

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    Galoshes 3:26 and *Honk Honk* Polo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 72:31


    For episode 12, Ashley and Cody take on the murder case of the elderly DeFoor couple and the missing person's case of Rev. 'Doc' Maurice Dametz. Also a new idea for a palette cleanser between cases. Send yours in if you have any Hopeful Headlines or Ted Pundies! Happy 4/20 ya thigh-checking crazies!

    Mom Says No and Someone Else's Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 78:20


    WARNING: Our audio and video switched places this week, but we're striving to get it all fixed. This week Cody and Ashley discuss the missing persons case of Martha Jean Lambert and the murder of Joseph Henry Loveless, whose body was found in different stages and in different decades.   Thank you once again to our patron on Patreon!

    Biggie S'Mores and One Word Mishaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 78:53


    Our first in-person episode, the moment you have not been waiting for...but we have! Cody takes on the case of Charles Budd Robinson Jr, aka CB which involves a hairy paranormal twist in the Philippines (not Indonesia, Cody.) Ashley covers the disappearance of Shelley Sikes in Galveston, Texas.    Also a huge thanks to our first patron on Patreon!

    Button Billy and Triple Condom F*ck F*ck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 73:17


    Ashley and Cody take on two cases, both bizarre and terrifying in their own right. Ashley covers the mysterious disappearances in Victorian Alpine National Park in Australia with sightings of the "Button Man." Cody covers the horrible and puzzling nature of the murder of Lilly Lindestrom in Atlas, Sweden.   Plus an extra update with more information regarding the case of Bobby Bizup. 

    Blind Bag Conspiracy Theories: Test Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 53:35


    In the future, these will be live but we wanted to let you hear the test run because as usual we are both shameless and amused. Each week we will choose a topic on air live, blindly from the tin foil (plastic) bag and discuss/research it live with everyone. Which one was chosen for the test run episode? Liz-en to find out...   When both the streaming platform and time has been chosen we will update you and this description so you can join us each week for what we're calling informative idiocy. @dearfriendsdeadendspod on Instagram for updates.

    Raccoon Held My Nipples and Parisian Dirt Luge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 77:51


    Episode 8 delves into hilarious new territory, with Cody's new will request and what's with the nipples? Listen to find out. Ashley and Cody are covering the Lava Lake murders and people who have gone missing and other spookiness around the Catacombs underneath Paris. 

    Fool Me Once and Stephanie Wanna Studay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 77:52


    Ashley and Cody take on two shorter missing persons cases and a murder case. From the mindboggling case of Jonathan Fraser in Hawaii to Billy Bizup in Colorado, the missing leave the strangest of stories. Cheri Josephine Bates is possibly one of the first killed by an infamous serial killer, but the letters and details still leave us questioning...

    Something Blue and the Holiest Sh*tshow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 72:56


    Ashley and Cody cover the murder case of Molly Bish and an unexpected part 2 of the Emanuela Orlandi case breaks wide open. Listen to the audio clips and hear some of the most unbelievable details direct from a source of knowledge on the case.  Intro music : Original: Welcome to the Hell Zone- Spooky Blackhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/corbin/296899886 Vague003 Remix: https://soundcloud.com/vague003/bobby-raps-and-corbin-welcome-to-the-hell-zone-vague003-remix

    I Vati-Can't and Other Priorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 58:31


    Cody and Ashley take on the cases of Emanuela Orlandi and Barry Sherman. Both have the weirdest details, and also find out what Cody chose as his 2nd official tweet for the podcast.   

    Tweeting OJ and 30,000 Pieces

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 65:26


    In episode 4, Ashley and Cody discuss the suspicious death of Robert Eric Wone and the missing persons case and murder of Nicole Fitts and Arianna Fitts. And also that Cody tweeted OJ Simpson.

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