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Embark on a riveting journey with our latest episode as we share two incredible survival stories that prove courage knows no bounds. In the chilling winter of January 1999 in Manassas, VA, 14-year-old Kristie faced a nightmarish intrusion that changed her life forever. The heart-wrenching tale unfolds as an intruder brutally murders her sister, leaving Kristie to confront unimaginable terror. Fast forward to January 2009 in Columbus, Michigan, where Earleen, a hotel receptionist, becomes the target of a deceptive attacker who hides behind the guise of a guest. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADFlL6qw7dYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTNPxXk0QhQSupport the show

Explore the haunting case of Carol Lubahn's murder, where suspicion falls heavily on her own husband,  Michael Clark Lubahn. Discover the tangled web of motives, alibis, and evidence pointing towards a man once trusted, now at the center of a gripping investigation. References:Cold Case of Carol LubahnDateline Episode “Secrets in the Mist”https://charleyproject.org/case/carol-jeanne-lubahnhttps://thecinemaholic.com/carol-lubahn-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/ Support the show

In this episode, we unravel the chilling narrative surrounding the murders of Christopher Newsom and Channon Christian, shedding light on the investigation and trial that ultimately led to justice. Dive deep into the details of this tragic case as we discuss the perpetrators: Lemaricus Davidson, Letalvis Cobbins, George Thomas, Vanessa Coleman, and Eric Boyd. Join us in exploring the complexities of arguably the most horrifying crime. Listener discretion is advised as we navigate through the unsettling events surrounding the Newsom-Christian murders.Sources:https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/christian-newsom/a-young-couple-disappears.htmlhttps://www.oxygen.com/injustice-with-nancy-grace/crime-news/channon-christian-chris-newsom-murdered-in-knoxville https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/parents-of-chris-newsom-plead-against-parole-for-woman-charged-in-2007-torture-killing/51-73e52ffc-9c9b-4264-8a2b-004f45a9163d https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Channon_Christian_and_Christopher_Newsom#Appeals_and_retrials Support the show

Join us as we delve into the chilling mystery surrounding the death of Chris Jenkins, a young college student who vanished without a trace in Minneapolis in 2002, only to be found dead in the Mississippi River four months later. But that's not where this story ends. We'll also explore the eerie connection to the 'Smiley Face Killer' theory, a controversial and haunting concept that links a series of unexplained deaths in waterways across the United States. Sources:https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/11/22/christopher-jenkins-vanished-on-halloween-night-2002/https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Chris_Jenkinshttps://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=125587&page=1https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4738621&page=1https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/unsolvedmurderofchrisjenkinshttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/9qzh3m/chris_jenkins_is_kicked_out_of_a_bar_on_halloween/?rdt=40713https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiley_face_murder_theorySupport the show

In 2017, Diane and Alan Johnson, a seemingly ordinary couple, were tragically found dead in their suburban home. What initially appeared as a straightforward case took unexpected twists and turns, leaving investigators and the community baffled. Sources:https://www.crimetraveller.org/2018/06/sarah-johnson-parricide-case/https://www.murphymediaservices.com/wp-content/uploads/Sarah-gets-day-in-court1.pdfhttps://morbidology.com/the-johnson-family-murders/ https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/explanation-of-parricide-and-why-kids-kill-parents Support the show

Join us on a gripping journey into the heart of a small coastal town as we delve deep into the chilling case of Sarah Stern's murder. In this true-crime podcast, we explore the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the 19-year-old's sudden disappearance, the relentless search for answers, and the shocking revelation that would leave a community in shock. Uncover the secrets, motives, and twists in this tragic tale of betrayal, deceit, and a relentless pursuit of justice. We'll scrutinize the actions of suspects and delve into the lives of individuals like Liam McAtasney and Preston Taylor, whose involvement in this haunting case will leave you astounded.Sources:Dateline “The Betrayal of Sarah Stern”https://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-jersey-man-convicted-murdering-childhood-friend-sarah/story?id=61365934https://www.the-sun.com/news/6136287/what-happened-to-sarah-stern/Support the show

This episode unravels the disturbing story of Micaela Costanzo, a young life cut short by unthinkable actions. In this series, we delve into the sinister tale of how Micaela's own high school peers turned from friends to perpetrators, exploring the factors that led to this horrifying crime. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of the case, shedding light on the darkness that can reside even in familiar faces, and seek to understand the motives and dynamics that led to this tragic event.Sources:https://thewickedtruthblog.com/mickey-costanzo-murdered-by-her-childhood-best-friend-a2d4125b09a8https://www.thoughtco.com/the-murder-of-micaela-costanzo-972248 https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/4/4/22361536/parole-denied-in-2011-murder-of-west-wendover-teenager-toni-fratto-micaela-mickey-constanzo Support the show

Join us as we delve into the chilling true crime story of Chandra Ann Levy, a young and ambitious woman whose life was tragically cut short. In this gripping podcast, we explore the perplexing disappearance and murder of Chandra Levy, a former intern in Washington, D.C. whose case captivated the nation. We'll examine the evidence, revisit the investigation, and uncover the shocking twists and turns that ultimately led to justice being served. Prepare to be engrossed in a compelling narrative that unravels the enigma behind Chandra Levy's untimely demise, shedding light on a haunting and unforgettable tale of crime and intrigue. Sources:20/20 Episode: Chandra Levy: Mystery in Rock Creek Parkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Chandra_Levyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/charges-dropped-against-man-accused-of-killing-washington-intern-chandra-levy/2016/07/28/36f36630-54ee-11e6-bbf5-957ad17b4385_story.htmlSupport the show

In this gripping episode, we delve into the harrowing and awe-inspiring journey of Teri Jendusa-Nicolai, a woman who defied all odds to survive a chilling attack at the hands of her ex husband, David Larsen. Discover how Teri's life took a horrifying turn when she fell victim to a brutal attack that left her left for dead in freezing temperatures. As we unravel the details of her abduction and the unimaginable torture she endured, we witness the strength of the human spirit and the unwavering determination to stay alive.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VboZRXFK4bM Mother Left for DEAD in Trash Can by Husband (S3, E1) | I Survived  https://www.womansday.com/relationships/dating-marriage/a58621/teri-jendusa-nicolai-domestic-violence-survivor/ Support the show

This week we dive into  the chilling and tragic murders of three women: Eliza Gribble, Carrie Ohlander and Maggie Hunter. Set against the backdrop of the serene Savannah region, listeners will embark on a journey through the harrowing details of these tragic events. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1909_Savannah_axe_murdershttps://savannahterrors.com/the-gribble-house/https://www.newspapers.com/article/2961891/savannah-ga-axe-murder-1909/https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2012/11/11/ghosts-haunt-savannahs-most-diabolical-crime/13449266007/Support the show

Enter the gripping true story of the Shannon Matthews kidnapping, an unforgettable incident that shocked the world. Join us as we unravel the dark secrets behind the abduction of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews from a close-knit community in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England. Support the show

In this bone-chilling episode, we delve into the disturbing story of esteemed journalist Arthel Neville and the shocking ordeal she endured when her stalker's sinister commands infiltrated her life through fan mail. References:Stalked: Someone's Watching Season 2, Episode 5 “Someone's Watching”https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-san-diego-man-pleads-guilty-to-stalking-2010aug12-story.htmlhttps://www.baltimoresun.com/sdpn-rb-school-employee-very-scared-by-suspected-2010jun08-story.htmlSupport the show

 In this episode, we uncover the harrowing tale of Clarence Elkins, a man who spent years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. From his wrongful accusation and conviction to his wife Melinda's tireless fight for exoneration, join us as we unravel the truth behind Elkins' quest for justice. Sources:https://murderfriends.com/tc-101-melinda-elkins/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/incredible-story-of-the-murder-of-judith-johnson-and-how-her-daughter-found-her-killer/MBWFX5W7X65YX74IPR5UFWKMFQ/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_ElkinsThe Hicks Babies – The DNA Geekhttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna17562131 Support the show

Cassie Jo Stoddart was murdered in Bannock County, Idaho on September 22, 2006 by her classmates Brian Lee Draper and Torey Michael Adamci. When asked why they committed such a horrible crime? The boys said they wanted to recreate their favorite scary movie...Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/scream-killershttps://the-line-up.com/cassie-jo-stoddarthttps://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/brian-draper-torey-adamcik-convicted-killing-cassie-jo-stoddartDateline: The Last Day Season 1, Episode 6Support the show

Veronica Lynn Compton is a woman who attempted to copycat the Hillside Strangler at the request of Kenneth Bianchi, one of the killers, whom she had fallen in love with.Sources:https://www.reverbnation.com/Copycat_Artist?popup_bio=truehttps://medium.com/the-mind-detectives/why-ordinary-women-fall-in-love-with-serial-killers-and-other-murderers-b7c3b3e161c2https://www.grunge.com/936710/how-veronica-compton-went-from-interviewing-the-hillside-strangler-to-becoming-his-accomplice/ https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Veronica_Comptonhttps://www.aetv.com/real-crime/veronica-compton-wallace-hillside-strangler https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/jul/14/it-was-a-match-made-in-prison-ewu-professors/Support the show

On Nov. 16, 1994, CIA employee Marie Singleton-Jackson was found dead in the trunk of her car.  Who could be responsible? Someone targeting her because of her career in the CIA? Or someone closer to home?Sourceshttps://www.oxygen.com/a-wedding-and-a-murder/crime-news/marie-singleton-jackson-murder-andre-jacksonDateline Ep “Missing Marie” Season 24, Episode 52https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-sentenced-to-25-years-for-strangulation-murder-of-wife-in-1994/Support the show

Angelo Buono, Jr. and Kenneth "Kenny" Alessio Bianchi, collectively known as "The Hillside Strangler(s)", were a team of pedophilic and ephebophilic serial killers, and rapists responsible for the murders of at least fourteen women during the late 1970s. Sources:https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-cousins-who-terrorized-los-angeles-in-november-1977-351118687dbf https://allthatsinteresting.com/hillside-strangler-kenneth-bianchi-angelo-buono https://www.historylink.org/File/8613 https://www.thevintagenews.com/2022/06/10/peter-lorre-daughter-hillside-strangler/?firefox=1Support the show

When St. Johns County sheriff's deputies arrived at the St. Augustine home of Jeremy Banks on Sept. 2, 2010, they found his 24-year-old girlfriend Michelle O'Connell lying on the floor with a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities initially concluded it was a suicide, but O'Connell's loved ones felt her abusive cop boyfriend likely had a hand in the crime.References:https://allthatsinteresting.com/michelle-oconnell20/20 Episode: “Secrets Six Feet Under” https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-michelle-oconnell/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/us/michelle-oconnell-death-ellie-washtock.html Support the show

Amelia Elizabeth Dyer was an English serial killer who murdered infants in her care over a thirty-year period during the Victorian era of the United Kingdom. Her estimated death count ranges from 200 to 300 babies.Sourceshttps://momzillanc.medium.com/amelia-dyer-bf909e734e5 https://medium.com/crimebeat/amelia-dyer-who-started-baby-farming-murdering-the-baby-in-her-care-42238f17638e https://awnaves.medium.com/victorian-angel-maker-amelia-dyer-murdered-400-children-ca3fb484d184 Support the show

An American woman named Sherri Papini disappeared on November 2, 2016, reportedly while out jogging a mile from her home in Redding, California. While many were delighted with her safe return, some questioned her story...Sources:Dateline “The Curious Case of Sherri Papini”Sherri Papini: Lies, Lies, & More Lies (documentary on Oxygen)https://www.npr.org/2022/09/20/1124104521/sherri-papini-kidnapping-hoax-sentencehttps://www.oxygen.com/bombshell-revelations-sherri-papini-lies-lies-liesSupport the show

First we cover the attack of Cari, mother of 4, in her own home during the middle of the day. Then we dive into the story of Elisa Levy. She was kidnapped and held hostage in Colombia - forcing her family to negotiate for her survival.Sourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAOA1tXybochttps://www.newsreview.com/chico/content/durham-attacker-sentenced-to-at-least-32-years/35204/https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-court-of-appeal/1091730.html  Dateline “Kidnapped”, Season 19, Ep 79https://www.nbcnews.com/video/victim-retraces-kidnappers-steps-44584515765Support the show

First, we cover the story of 15-year-old, California, girl named Sierra Lamar. She walked to her school bus stop, then was never seen again. Then we cover the crimes of serial killer couple Fred and Rose West. This murderous couple was so horrible their home 25 Cromwell Street was named the house of horrors.Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/sierra-lamarhttps://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-disappearance-and-murder-of-sierra-lamar-14eff18c1318https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/kron4-exclusive-sierra-lamars-killer-breaks-silence-in-rare-prison-letter/https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Fred_and_Rosemary_West https://www.the-sun.com/news/1507115/fred-wests-son-stephen-prison-children/ https://www.city-journal.org/html/horror-story-12312.html https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844 Support the show

In 2021 10,583 human trafficking cases reported in the United States. Alyssa Beck was one of those victims at just 15 years-old. This episode explores her story and how she survived. Then we cover the case of John (14) and Mark (16) of England (these are fake names because they were minors at the time of the crime). After being entangled with a catfishing scheme - John tried to stab and murder Mark. This leads the police trying to untangle a web of lies and find a killer mastermind.Support the show

Sarah Garone was just 13 years old when the torment started. She had a stalker who would send her porn in the mail, hack her email and send her inappropriate gifts. Then we cover the story of a Jane Doe (changed to Lavender Doe by the true crime Reddit community). She was a young woman whose burning body was found hours after her murder in 2006. Her body was unidentifiable, and it took a group of web sleuths to find her identity and put her killer behind bars.Support the show

At a 2016 Republican party fundraiser, 24-year-old ballet dancer Ashley Byers met Doug Benefield. Just 2 weeks later - the two were married and opening a ballet academy together. Quickly their relationship soured, leading to the death of Doug... leaving us wondering - was this self-defense? Or cold-blooded murder? Then we dive into the amazing survival story of Sabret. She was on her delivery route when Ronald Holloway brutally attacked her from behind. Not wanting to give up, Sabret fought back - and lived to tell the tale. Support the show

Todd Kohlepp is a serial killer from South Carolina, active between 2003 and 2016. He is known for shooting seven people and holding a woman captive in a shipping container on his property for months.... all while leaving chilling Amazon reviews about his weapons online. Then we cover the murder of Lauren McCluskey. In October 2018, the 21-year-old student was found dead in the parking lot of the University of Utah campus. Lauren's ex-boyfriend, Melvin Rowland, had stalked her and taken her life. While the police quickly solved the murder case, gross misconduct in how the detectives treated Lauren in the days leading up to her death came to light... resulting in more heartbreak for her family.Sources:World's Most Evil Killers: Season 4, Episode 1https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2181004/todd-kohlhepp-serial-killer-kala-brown/https://www.ranker.com/list/todd-kohlhepp-facts/hannah-collinshttps://crimesbyholly.medium.com/the-lauren-mccluskey-case-betrayed-exploited-4100d2f0fd87https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2021/04/13/former-police-chief/https://kutv.com/news/local/mccluskeys-to-give-away-multi-million-dollar-settlement-with-university-of-utah https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2020/10/22/lauren-mccluskeys-parents/ https://m.facebook.com/fox13newsutah/posts/logan-pd-has-released-officer-miguel-deras-after-an-investigation-concluded-that/10158419516865586/?locale=ms_MY Support the show

When a prank caller claiming to be a police officer called the Mount Washington, Kentucky McDonalds, the staff immediately took the call seriously. But before long, 18-year-old Louise Ogborn was sexually assaulted in the back office for two and a half hours while her fellow employees and managers watched. How could a simple phonecall lead to something so terrible? Then we dive into the case of the Long Island Lolita. Nearly three decades ago, then 17-year-old Amy Fisher—dubbed “Long Island Lolita” by the media —shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco on her front porch following an affair with her husband, Joey Buttafuoco.Sources:Snapped, Season 24 Episode 1 “Amy Fisher”https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/flashback-amy-fisher-becomes-long-island-lolita-193012/https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2020/11/03/louise-ogborn/https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/investigations/2022/05/05/strip-search-hoax-kentucky-mcdonalds-fake-officer-scam/9598367002/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15504125 https://www.courthousenews.com/court-upholds-6m-award-in-strip-search-case/ Support the show

Zebb Wayne Quinn was just 18 years old when he disappeared after finishing his shift at Walmart. His car was discovered several days later in a restaurant parking lot under unusual circumstances: its headlights had been left on, a live puppy had been left inside and a drawing of a pair of lips had been scrawled in pink lipstick on the back window. Then we cover the case of 12-year-old Thadius Phillips who was tortured by 17-year-old Joseph "Joe" Clark. Kidnapped and trapped in a dirty house, Joe would break Thad's bones over and over again because he enjoyed the sound of bones breaking.Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/zebb-quinnhttps://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-disappearance-of-zebb-quinnhttps://www.ranker.com/list/joe-clark-the-bonebraker-facts/laura-allanI survived https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr5UXFD4zHQSupport the show

Jennifer Pan, the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants to Canada Bich Ha Pan and Huei Hann Pan, almost, almost planned the perfect murder. With the help of her drug-dealing boyfriend, Pan meticulously planned the execution of her parents. The plan was to make it look like a robbery turned awry, but something unexpected happened...Sources:https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/jennifer-pan-the-girl-who-hired-someone-to-kill-her-parents-8a045a73e29https://www.ranker.com/list/jennifer-pan-parents-facts/inigo-gonzalezhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/jennifer-panSnapped, Killer Couples: Season 6 Episode 3Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Meghan Verikas fell in love with Texas doctor Leon Jacob in 2014 and the two quickly moved in together. When the relationship turned violent, Meghan broke free from Leon and pressed charges. Leon refused to let the matter be taken to court - and sought the help of a local hitman to silence Meghan.Sources:Dateline: Twisted in Texashttps://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/07/meghan-verikas-now-update-speaks/https://www.newsweek.com/dateline-leon-jacob-meghan-verikas-what-happened-905154 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Elizabeth Short, aka the "Black Dahlia," was just 22 years old when she was brutally murdered in Los Angeles on January 15, 1947. Not only was it a horrific crime, but it's also proven notoriously difficult to solve. We dive into all the interesting facts most people don't know and discuss who the prime suspect is. Then we cover the case of the Chowchilla bus kidnapping.  26 children and their bus driver were taken more than 45 years ago: they were placed into a moving truck and buried alive in a quarry 100 miles away. Sources:https://www.biography.com/news/black-dahlia-murder-mysteryhttps://crimereads.com/the-black-dahlia-history-los-angeles-cold-case/ https://www.novelsuspects.com/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-black-dahlia/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/26/black-dahlia-murder-steve-hodel-elizabeth-short 48 Hours “Live to Tell”: The Chowchilla Kidnappinghttps://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22570738/chowchilla-school-bus-kidnappinghttps://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/us/chowchilla-bus-kidnapper-parole/index.htmlSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

In September of 1984, at least 751 people got violently sick in The Dalles, Oregon. At first, no one in the town could figure out why. Those sickened had all eaten at ten different restaurants in the area, but local health officials couldn't find a common food that may have caused their illness. A year later, the public learned the sinister reason the town fell ill. Then we dive into the case of April and Michael Holton. Less than 15 minutes after a deputy left the home of the former mayor, gunshots went off, killing both Michael and his estranged wife, April, in 2016. At first, the scene looks like a murder-suicide. But when facts don't start lining up, the police focus the investigation on an unlikely suspect.Sources:Forensic Files Season 7, Episode 16 “Bio-Attack”https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2014/06/a-strange-but-true-tale-of-voter-fraud-and-bioterrorism/372445/https://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/guru-poison-bioterrorrists-spread-salmonella-oregon-article-1.1373864Dateline – 11 Minuteshttps://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/did-madison-holton-kill-parents-michael-and-aprilhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6940203/19-year-old-accused-killing-parents-breaks-silence.htmlhttps://heavy.com/news/2019/04/jesse-madison-holton/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Diane Kyne died in her Seminole, Florida home, one August afternoon surrounded by two of the men that had been closest to her. One killed the nail salon owner. The other witnessed the murder. But both men—her adult son and husband—quickly pointed the finger at the other, leaving investigators baffled about who had really taken her life. Then we cover the story of missing teen Leigh Occhi. She disappeared from her home during Hurricane Andrew, leaving behind a bloody trail. A quarter-century later, people still want to know what happened to Leigh Occhi. Is she alive? Is she dead? Will anyone ever be charged?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

19-year-old Kara Nichols went missing October 9, 2012 after telling friends she was going to a modeling shoot. Soon enough the police learn Kara was an escort and the investigation has a prime suspect in her disappearance. Unfortunately, the case turned cold... until February of 2022 when Joel Hollendorfer was finally arrested. Then we cover the deadly love triangle of young Joy Risker with married couple Sheila and Sean Goff. Joy was a teenager when she met charismatic youth pastor Sean. He convinced her to move in which soon turned into a polygamous marriage. After a few rocky years, Joy seemingly disappears into thin air.Sources:https://people.com/crime/missing-colo-model-kara-nichols-found-buried-in-a-horse-grave-nearly-a-decade-after-she-vanished/https://www.facebook.com/justiceforkara/https://www.denverpost.com/2022/02/09/kara-nichols-cold-case-arrest/https://www.denverpost.com/2012/11/20/colorado-springs-investigators-say-missing-teen-wanted-to-be-a-model/ https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/affidavit-reveals-new-details-regarding-events-leading-up-to-kara-nichols-disappearance Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins, Season 1 Episode 5 “Forbidden Love, Brutal Death https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16553112 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Brandi Hicks, 18, faced the unthinkable when she was forced to 'play dead' to escape the grips of a crazed killer (Matthew Vaca) who had just murdered her best friend, Elizabeth Reiser. Then we cover “the trial of the century” when a Houston socialite, Candy Mossler, was accused of plotting her husband's murder—and of having an affair with her own nephew.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdYLWFMTc0o https://veritycreates.medium.com/the-murder-of-elizabeth-reiser-and-how-her-best-friend-battled-to-survive-f455b23d9590 https://www.morningjournal.com/2000/05/26/man-confesses-to-killing-teen/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/the-notorious-mrs-mossler/https://www.truecrimetalestx.com/mossler-powers/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_MosslerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

On August 12, 1997, 20-year-old Ricky Cowles, was found lying on the floor of his home barely alive. A local drug dealer was arrested for his murder, but the case didn't sit right with his family who believed the murderer was still at large. Then we cover the story of Jacob Stockdale. He showed disturbing behaviors on the early-thousands reality show "Wife Swap" only to commit murder a decade later. Police and the public then look to his 30 minutes of fame hoping to find clues.Sources:Dateline Season 19, Episode 12 “Mean Girls"  https://www.leagle.com/decision/incaco20100428026https://www.dailynews.com/2007/08/01/woman-convicted-in-1997-slaying-of-boyfriend/https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2019/08/20/jacob-stockdale/https://www.tuko.co.ke/413417-what-happened-stockdale-family-the-untold-story.htmlhttps://www.christianpost.com/news/family-forgives-christian-stockdale-family-band-member-killing-mother-brother.htmlhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/wife-swap-kid-ended-up-25214612https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9095281/Christian-musician-two-attempts-escape-mental-hospital.htmlhttps://thenetline.com/stockdale-family-from-wife-swap-nowSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

One morning in 2008, 39-year old Gretchen Crain was working out at her gym in Jupiter, FL, and met a 33-year old personal trainer named David Anthony. Sparks flew immediately and after a few years, the two got married. While David was charming at first, he soon showed signs of violent behavior and mental health issues. Then during COVID-19, Gretchen disappeared and David blamed the deadly virus. Then we cover the disappearance of Dr. Margaret Mary Kilcoyne on Nantucket Island. Kilcoyne was last seen on January 26, 1980. She went to bed at 10:00 or 10:30 p.m. Just before 7:00 a.m. the next day, when her brother came to wake her up, she was gone. Kilcoyne has never been heard from again.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Between the years 1961 and 1972, there were 150 planes hijacked in the United States - the most notable and still unsolved is the hijacking by D.B. Cooper. We'll dive into what happened and discuss the top suspects. Then we cover the murder of Ana Franklin and the harrowing survival of Jennifer Holliday. The two were in the car when a stranger pulled up and attacked them. When it seemed all hope was lost, Jennifer's quick thinking saved her life.Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/1991/11/24/opinion/d-b-cooper-still-among-us.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/12/22/db-coopers-skyjacking-continues-fascinate-americans-half-century-later/https://www.opb.org/article/2021/11/24/d-b-cooper-50th-anniversary/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/d-b-cooper-investigators-claim-theyve-discovered-skyjackers-identity-693912/ https://blurredbylines.com/articles/jennifer-holliday-survivor-eric-parnell-attack-texas/ https://lufkindailynews.com/news/article_11d856cf-dc98-51f8-b717-5149bb9e9ff5.html https://www.ktre.com/story/7630583/east-texas-family-still-coping-with-loss-two-years-later/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLJ_iUWXTZk – I Survived, Season 2 Episode 6Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

A starlight tour is a practice of police arresting Indigenous people and rather than bringing them to the station in town, police drop them off at the edge of the city. The police take their warm clothes in the middle of a winter night in Canada and force them to walk home. Often resulting in them freezing to death. Then we cover a story that started with a string of home invasions and robberies that began happening in 2008. Each time, two masked men were involved and were careful not to leave any evidence behind, so police had very little to go on in terms of suspects. When the perpetrators escalated by killing Karissa and Karen Lofton, and Delores and Ebony Dewitt - the police created a task force to solve the double murder.Sources:https://www.grunge.com/308625/the-messed-up-truth-of-canadas-starlight-tours https://www.youthofcanada.ca/post/anais-essay-the-starlight-tours https://zeph456.medium.com/saskatoon-police-and-the-infamous-starlight-tours-a5d3c3015d6chttps://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/winnipeg-police-operating-starlight-tours-study https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-mmiwg-genocide-1.5161681 Dateline Season 23 Episode 17https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/scott-jason-thomas.htmhttps://www.oxygen.com/one-deadly-mistake/crime-news/jason-thomas-scott-convicted-as-maryland-mother-daughter-killerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

In 2002, 12-year old Kacie Woodie disappeared into thin air from her home in Holland, Arkansas. At first, police are puzzled, until they learn about Kacie's friends who she met online - begging the question, are these internet friends who they say they are? Then we cover the story of Pedro Rodrigues Filho (aka Pedrinho Matador aka Killer Petey). From the 1960s to 2003, Pedro killed at last 71 people, both in and outside jail. 10 of these murders were before he was 18 years old. But instead of picking innocent, random members of society, Pedro specifically targeted criminals - leading him to be compared to fictional TV character Dexter Morgan.Kacie Woody Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/kaciewoodyfoundation/Killer Petey's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCv8K2TMINhSHHSEP9UDRsw/videosSources:Web of Lies on Investigation Discovery – Season 1 Episode 2https://thecinemaholic.com/kacie-rene-woody-murder-is-david-fuller-dead-or-alive/https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2003/dec/14/evil-door/?news-arkansas-specials-caughtinthewebhttps://www.buzznicked.com/real-life-dexter https://allthatsinteresting.com/pedro-rodrigues-filhohttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Pedro_Rodrigues_Filhohttps://torontosun.com/news/world/serial-killer-says-he-murdered-dad-ate-his-heart-to-avenge-momhttps://marketresearchtelecast.com/the-bloody-story-of-dexter-the-brazilian-serial-killer-who-killed-71-criminals/106285/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

When 17-year-old Cindy Paulson is found handcuffed and barefoot on the side of the highway in Anchorage, Alaska foul play is suspected. When she IDs the local bakery owner from town, the police dismiss her story. It's not until the FBI comes to town trying to find a serial killer that the two cases collide. Then we dive into the unsolved crime of the Delphi Murders. -    14-year old Liberty “Libby” German and 13-year-old Abigail “Abby” Williams were best friends out for a hike, but they never returned. When the police gather evidence, they find a video on a phone indicating something sinister might have happened.Sources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005374/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trvhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_Hansen https://truecrimeforensics.com/criminal-profilers-in-real-life/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Abigail_Williams_and_Liberty_Germanhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/delphi-murdershttps://fox59.com/news/timeline-disappearance-and-deaths-of-liberty-german-and-abigail-williams-in-delphi/ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2020/02/12/delphi-murders-libby-german-abigail-williams-cold-case/4715068002/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Omaima Aree was born in southern Egypt in 1968 but moved to the United States as a teenager. In October of 1991, while having a drink at a bar, Omaima caught the eye of a man named Bill Nelson. The two quickly got married, despite their age difference, but the relationship wouldn't make it past Thanksgiving. Then we cover the case of Michelina Lewandowska and Marcin Kasprzak. The two were in a tumultuous relationship, and when Marcin heard Michelina was going to move back to her home country of Poland with their child, he decided if he couldn't have her no one could.Sources:“Snapped” Season 14, Episode 1https://allthatsinteresting.com/omaima-nelsonhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/omaima-nelson-california-woman-convicted-grisly-murder-husband/story?id=14675780https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/11/06/michelina-lewandowska/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2011/12/19/shallow-grave-woman-tells-of-shallow-grave-ordeal_n_1158141.html https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-20769623 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2076154/Marcin-Kasprzak-buried-Michelina-Lewandowska-alive-convicted-attempted-murder.html Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Brooke Skylar Richardson was a popular teenage cheerleader with a secret. She was pregnant with her ex-boyfriend's baby. After a few months, her doctor becomes worried there's no sign of a baby. When authorities get involved, everyone begins to wonder - Did Brooke have a miscarriage? Or did she kill her baby? Next, we cover the stalking story of Dorothy Scott. She was a 32-year-old mother living in Stanton, California. After escorting her friend to the hospital, she seemingly vanishes from the parking lot. With no clues to go on, the police are stumped - while her family is antagonized by the killer weekly with unwanted phone calls.References:https://tatiana2417.medium.com/brooke-skylar-richardson-her-story-and-where-brooke-is-today-53d570b02aa2 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/12/brooke-skylar-richardson-trial-not-guilty-most-serious-charges/2305221001/ https://www.fox19.com/2019/09/04/skylar-richardson-trial-jury-begin-hearing-evidence/ https://www.crimetraveller.org/2020/10/the-tragic-death-of-dorothy-jane-scott/https://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/dorothy-jane-scott/https://the-line-up.com/dorothy-jane-scottSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

October 1984, 20-year old Angie Samota was found brutally murdered in her off-campus apartment at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, TX. Police name a suspect early in the investigation, but a lack of evidence turns the case cold. Thanks to advancements in DNA testing over the years, the police get a second chance at catching a cold-blooded killer. Then we cover the twisted story of Seemona Sumasar. She's charged with robbery and impersonating a police officer. While police are happy with closing their case, some aspects of the crime don't add up... leaving us to wonder if Seemona is a criminal? Or an innocent woman framed by her psychopathic ex Jerry Ramrattan . Sources:Dateline Season 20, Episode 53 “In the Middle of the Night”https://www.thecriminaljournal.com/angela-samota-the-murder-of-a-20-year-old-college-student-by-donald-bess-who-stabbed-her-18-timeshttps://medium.com/crimebeat/the-downfall-of-an-innocent-woman-8fcfe88428dbhttps://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/24/nyregion/jerry-ramrattan-found-guilty-of-raping-and-framing-ex-girlfriend.html https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/26/nyregion/a-revenge-plot-so-intricate-the-prosecutors-were-pawns.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=A%20Revenge%20Plot%20So%20Intricate,%20The%20Prosecutors%20Were%20Pawns%20&st=cse https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2012/01/csi-loving-sociopath-going-away-for-long-time.html https://www.nsbcivilrights.com/news/seemona-sumasar-spent-7-months-in-jail-framed-by-ex-authorities-ignored-evidence-of-her-innocence/ https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/judge-rips-man-set-ex-girlfriend-diabolical-amp-sends-jail-32-years-article-1.1000816 https://nypost.com/2012/01/04/queens-rapist-vows-hes-not-done-with-victim-before-being-handed-a-32-year-term/ dateline Vengancehttps://abc7ny.com/archive/8510099/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Graham Young was never a normal child. Rather than spending time with children his own age, he developed a fascination for Adolf Hitler and poison. After attempting to poison his family and being locked away, he's released as an adult - only to continue his poisonous ways. Then we cover the murders of 393 Powell Street. Just this year in 2021 police uncovered a serial killer, picking of victims one-by-one in a Brooklyn, NY apartment building for the elderly.Sources:https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2019/06/11/graham-young/https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/graham-young https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/10/nycha-nypd-woodson-houses-nyc-murders.htmlhttps://www.magzter.com/stories/Lifestyle/New-York-magazine/The-Murders-Down-the-Hallhttps://gothamist.com/news/nypd-arrest-alleged-serial-killer-targeting-elderly-women-brooklyn-nycha-buildingSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Spooky season is here! We first cover the story of the Amityville horror house. The story begins in 1974 when 23-year-old Ronald Jr. crept into the family home and shot his parents and all four of his siblings while they were asleep in their beds. A month after Ronald Jr. was convicted, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the home with their three young children. Only 28 days later they moved out, claiming the house was haunted. Then we cover all the different crimes that have taken place in haunted house attractions over the years: Everything from accidental hangings to stabbings to murder.Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/amityville-horror-househttps://nypost.com/article/amityville-horror-house-real-story/https://www.topic.com/the-true-twisted-story-of-amityville-horrorhttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/bad-behavior/boo-actual-crimes-committed-in-haunted-house-attractions https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/halloween-hanging/ https://www.ranker.com/list/people-died-halloween-attractions/harrison-tenpas https://time.com/3548116/scary-story-halloween-1957/ https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/bradford-county/man-stabbed-at-haunted-house-by-friend-who-thought-knife-was-a-prop/523-a38d0e68-e235-47e0-9652-27bbd94afff1 https://www.ibtimes.co.in/halloween-hoax-busted-man-walks-into-haunted-house-chainsaw-murders-7-people-fake-video-611163 https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2019/10/24/haunted-houses-require-waiver-insurance-drug-test/4082035002/ https://www.ladbible.com/news/news-mckamey-manor-the-most-terrifying-experience-in-the-world-20201028 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Elizabeth (Bipsy) Amirian was a singer and piano player living in California. Her dad was an abusive religious fanatic - but when she and her mom moved out she began to live a normal life.... until she met Mikey Wagstaff. He belonged to the ultra-conservative Seventh Day Adventist church and while he seemed kind, in the beginning, Bipsy quickly realized Mikey was more like her father than she initially realized. Then we cover the disappearance of Brian Shaffer. The last time he was seen, he was partying with his friends in a club. When his family reported him missing, the police tried to retrace his steps during his wild night out. Only issue? He never left the club.Sources:https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2019/06/04/elizabeth-amirian/http://www.michaelgingrich.com/mytests/01217.htm https://www.dreamindemon.com/community/threads/elizabeth-amirian-was-stabbed-to-death-by-her-bf.14874/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trial-begins-for-calif-man-who-allegedly-raped-and-stabbed-fiancee-after-keeping-her-in-van/ https://patch.com/california/murrieta/defense-murrieta-church-member-killed-fiancee-in-panic Crime over Coffee: Episode 1https://www.ranker.com/list/brian-shaffer-missing-mystery/patrick-thorntonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/nc919s/what_is_your_theory_about_the_disappearance_of/https://allthatsinteresting.com/brian-shafferCrime Junkie: Episode “MISSING: Brian Shaffer”Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

The Rideout family was a rather large family living in upstate New York. Despite Craig and his wife Laura going through a contention divorce, the family of 9 stayed close.  But after Craig goes missing and is found in a field several miles away, investigators start putting the pieces together and uncover multiple suspects – even within his own family. Then we cover the case of two hikers who met a stranger on the Appalachian Trail and discovered too late he was armed and dangerous. Wounded and bleeding, the hikers spent the night fighting to survive against a mad man, Randall Smith.Sources:Dateline - Season 25, Episode 48 “Devil's Bathtub”https://13wham.com/news/local/son-convicted-in-connection-to-rideout-murder-released-from-prisonhttps://medium.com/@deborahhalber/the-untidy-murder-of-craig-rideout-275506da6cedhttps://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/laura-rideout-convicted-of-husbands-murder-will-remain-in-prison-after-judge-denies-motionI survived - Season 6, Episode 7https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna29187510 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Terry Rasmussen was an American serial killer and although he was one of the country's most deadly killers, law enforcement suspects his number of victims is underreported. He would target older mothers, cut them off from their families and friends, then murder them - assuming he isolated them enough that everyone would think these women simply ran away. Then we cover the murder of Kerrie Brown. In 1986 she went to a house party in Manatoba, Canada, only to be discovered two days later murdered. While this is a cold case, we dive into the top theories of what happened.Sources:20/20https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Peder_Rasmussen https://abcnews.go.com/US/timeline-serial-killer-terry-rasmussens-terror-hampshire-california/story?id=69505755&fbclid=IwAR3ZT7kTT4YStAWirDPkNMnKaJ_otXzNOqEngLqXq8AbPG0mB87X0CCQlrM https://abcnews.go.com/US/terry-rasmussens-victims-unknown/story?id=69585534 https://canadiancrimeopedia.com/unsolved_women/brown-kerrie/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/kerrie-ann-brown-murder-cold-case-1.4859553 https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sks/who-s-who-in-season-5-kerrie-brown-1.4861499“Someone Knows Something” PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

Cher Hughes visited the island of Bocas del Toro, an island off Panama, and quickly decided to make the island her new home. She was peacefully living there for years when her neighbors noticed she was missing. While some thought she simply was on vacation, others began noticing a pattern.... Every few months an island resident would simply "go on vacation" never to be seen again, leaving behind all their possessions. Then we cover the story of Tanya Kach, a 13-year-old girl who was groomed by her middle school security guard. She voluntarily decided to move to his home at first, but after wanting to leave she was forced to stay against her will.Sources:Dateline Season 19 Episode 8 “Stealing Paradise”https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/panama-property-killings/story?id=11374933https://nypost.com/2016/07/10/how-a-small-time-crook-became-a-ruthless-killer-with-a-passion-for-real-estate/https://people.com/archive/the-case-of-the-missing-girl-locked-in-a-room-vol-78-no-15/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Nicole_Kach https://www.wtae.com/article/tanya-kach-sued-by-father-stepmother-1/7457575# https://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2013/05/08/Story-hits-close-to-home-for-Tanya-Nicole-Kach-held-captive-in-McKeesport/stories/201305080177 https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/tanya-kach-book-recounts-10-year-sex-slave-nightmare-ensuing-rift-father-article-1.960512 https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3317283&page=1 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)

December 2009 in Wyoming - Sarah Kastovny finds an odd Craigslist add. The caption read: 'Need an aggressive man with no concern or regard for women. If interested, contact Sarah,'" providing her address and a picture of her. The ad gets removed after a few days but unfortunately it's too late and Sarah is attacked. Then we cover the case of Asha Degree. On Valentine's day in 2000 the 10-year-old girl sneaks out of her apartment in the middle of the night, never to be seen again. While authorities look for her, suspecting another person might have had a hand in her disappearance, her family struggles to get media attention to help find their daughter.Sources:https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/craigslist-rape-victim/allhttps://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/12/11/jebidiah-stipe/ https://trib.com/news/local/utter-depravity/article_3a17e06f-ee98-531a-adbd-0c71dac1e442.html https://trib.com/news/local/details-emerge-in-web-rape-case/article_edb73077-0bbc-5bc2-b9ea-b3fe5c9aedce.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/asha-degreehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Asha_Degreehttps://www.jetmag.com/news/iquilla-degree-where-is-my-daughter/https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/asha-degreeCrime Junkie episode from Jan 2019: “MISSING: Asha Degree”https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/apcynz/thoughts_from_a_local_on_the_asha_degree_case_and/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badsign)