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On August 9, 1969, the headlines across the country mourned the loss of 26-year-old and 8 ½ months pregnant actress Sharon Tate and four others at her estate at 10050 Cielo drive in Beverly Hills - Jay Sebring, Wojciech Frykowski, Abigail Folger, and Steven Parent. Dominick Dunne recalls that “The shock waves that went through the town were beyond anything I had ever seen before. People were convinced that the rich and famous of the community were in peril. Children were sent out of town. Guards were hired.”This was only a tiny piece of the Helter Skelter plan that Charles Manson had formed based on the race war he believed was coming. Chillers, today we bring you the heinous helter skelter case.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

April 13, 2011 Holly Bobo was a young nursing student that disappeared from her home in Darden, Tennessee. With a suspect saying "No body, no crime" it seemed impossible for law enforcement to nail him down......until Holly was found. 

5 months pregnant Kristine Kupka left a phone message for her sister Kathy on October 24, 1998. In the call she said that she was going out with the father of her baby Darshanand Persaud - better known as Rudy - to help clean his new apartment and would be back later. She never called back. One of Kristine's roommates alerted the Kupka family that Kristine never returned home. When questioned, Rudy said that he picked Kristine up to take her to a nearby shopping mall. Rudy told the family members that he drove her to the shopping center, then waited in his car for her to return from shopping. Rudy claimed that he dropped Kristine off two blocks from her home between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m., as she wanted to walk to a nearby health food store. When Kristine's family asked him which shopping mall he had taken her to, he said he did not know and he had stayed in the car while she shopped.Kristine has never been found.If you have information about Kristine Kupka and/or Darshanand "Rudy" Persaud Please Contact K.Kupka172 Fifth Avenue, Box 230Brooklyn, NY 11217or call: Detective Delassandro: 718-834-4580 1-800 577-TIPS info@kristinekupka.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

Just hear us out... WHAT IF HE DIDN'T DO IT?We know, we know.Did he do it? Probably.But anyone that knows us, knows Amber likes to play devil's advocate.So.If he DIDN'T do it... Who did?#TrueCrime #GabbyPetito  #BrianLaundrieUpdates:We recorded this on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Since the recording, Duane "Dog" Chapman the Bounty Hunter has returned to Colorado and apparently resigned his search: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/11/dog-bounty-hunter-ends-search-brian-laundrie/Also, the final results of Gabby Petito's Autopsy have been revealed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp8keXFfjX8&t=277sThese outcomes do not change the nature of our video but we feel it's important that it be said that we know these updates have been made since we recorded this mini-episode. 

On February 20, 2009, Kenzie Houk was murdered in her home from a shotgun blast to the head. Her stepson Jordan was arrested for her murder shortly after, but would the evidence hold up? And if Jordan didn't kill Kenzie...then who did? 

 People used to make fun of him for his name. Can you Imagine being tormented for your name every day? You walk down the street, and people mimic a sneeze or pretend to chew on something. It was no surprise when Chief Justice Samuel Chew died in 1743 that he started haunting the local townspeople. Then, what they did to quiet his ghost was unexpected. Correction Note: Mr. Chew was NOT a Doctor. I (Amber) called him a doctor repeatedly throughout the recording without any explanation. It wasn't written in the script as a doctor, nor did any of the research yield he was a doctor.

In 2012, the quiet small town of Evansdale, Iowa became the site of a gut-wrenching double homicide. In July of that year, cousins Elizabeth Collins (8) and Lyric Cook-Morrisey (10) were out for a summer bike ride but didn't return home. 5 months later their bodies were found more than 20 miles away from where they were last seen. Now, almost 10 years later, someone has yet to pay for this horrendous crime. Someone somewhere has the answer - but maybe they just don't know it, yet.Anyone with information is asked to call the Evansdale Police Department at 319-232-6682 or the Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-8477.

 Sharon Marshall was a high school girl whose life seemed too good to be true. She had an incredible opportunity, and she never even ended up using it! A teenager with everything going for her? It sounds like something from a dream - until you hear how this story ends, of course.  

Somehow, it seems appropriate right now to discuss Connecticut - with the first signs of fall beginning to appear. Connecticut had a list of urban legends to pick from. Old graveyards, Gravity Hill, the Winsted Wildman, Hannah Cranna or “The Wicked Witch of Monroe,” and Downs Road, which used to connect Bethany to Hamden, is now just an unpaved gated road in the woods.None of these quite seemed to stand out to me the same way Dudleytown did - the supposed village of the damned. In this episode, I'll lay out the facts and you can make up your mind yourself.#UrbanLegends #Connecticut #Dudleytown 

In 1995, George Morgan was working on his 45-year sentence for a series of crimes including rape in Jefferson City, Missouri. He decided to research his family's history and genealogy and requested a copy of his little sister's death certificate. Michele died on August 10, 1961, at just 4 years old. The cause of death was listed as viral pneumonia and also had a date of January 29, 1976. George knew this to be untrue as he remembered the events of the evening of August 9, 1961, and decided to write to the funeral home to let them know that the certificate was incorrect.In his August 21st letter, he says that the findings were incorrect. He said that when he was 8 1/2 years old, his sister was murdered and he watched it happen.Child abuse is real and although child abuse may not always lead to serious physical injury, it often results in serious emotional harm and may have long-lasting effects. If a child tells you that he or she has been abused, one of the most important things you can do is stay calm and call 911 or the ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline where Crisis counselors are available to talk 24 hours/day.1-800-4-A-CHILD or 1-800-422-4453www.childhelp.org

 In May of 1947, when Ronald Barrie's cabin caught fire in Severn Falls, Ontario, with newly-married John Kettlewell inside, Ronald pulled him from the quickly burning building to find John with a head wound and drugs in his system. Questions were raised. Especially when John's 8-day bride was found drowned 150 feet away in only 9 inches of water. Some people believe that the crimes happened because of a "strange accident." Others think it may have been a planned event. No one knows what really went down, but there are many theories as to why these things might have occurred. Some say they were committed in the name of insane passion while others argue premeditated fraud was behind them all. Listen to this week's episode and decide for yourself. 

Susan Powell's disappearance garnered national media attention. She disappeared without a trace in 2009 and her husband Joshua was named as a possible suspect but never able to be charged for the crime. Susan remains missing and is presumed dead after the reports her sons gave about the night the family went camping in a blizzard but returned without their mother. Add her father-in-law's sexual infatuation with her and this case has yet to give any clear clues as to the real who or why. In 2012, Joshua killed himself and their two young sons Charles and Braden in a planned and deliberate explosion.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

For this month's addition to our urban legends series, we talk all about the Denver International Airport conspiracies!#UrbanLegends #DenverAirport #ConspiracyTheories 

 On March 1st, 1976, William Bradford Bishop vanished into thin air after murdering his wife, three kids, and mother. Now he is wanted by the FBI but has yet to be found. 

The Titanic is one of the most famous ships that ever sank in recorded history. It was also the biggest and most expensive liner built in its time. Its building took two years, and over three thousand people had to work all day and night to finish it on time for its maiden voyage on April 10, 1912, from Southampton to New York City.The Titanic sank during her maiden voyage in 1912 after hitting an iceberg which caused its hull to open up and cause water to rush inside until the titanic finally disappeared forever into the Atlantic Ocean. We all know about how terrible the Titanic disaster was, but what many don't know about is how many crimes and injustices were made to get it to that point in the first place. Not only that, but the sheer amount of coincidences that led to the final disaster is uncanny. The Titanic's terrible sinking cost over 1500 people their lives. To this day, the Titanic is considered one of history's worst man-made disasters.

In December of 1971, the bodies of the List Family were found shot to death in their home in the suburbs of New Jersey. However, the man responsible wouldn't be found for over 18 years.

The state of California is home to many haunted places. From the Queen Mary to Disneyland, and the Winchester Mystery House - there are plenty of opportunities for a ghost-filled vacation in the Golden State. In this episode, we will provide you with stories about some of California's most famous hauntings!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

In the second part of our season finale, Amber and Alex tell the stories of Tina Priest and Kamisha Block - two more mysterious deaths that appear to have coverups. Tina Priest, a 5-foot-tall petite 20-year-old Army Private, First Class, accused a fellow soldier of sexually assaulting her. Two weeks after reporting, Tina Priest was found dead in her room from an M-16 gunshot wound to her chest. The army ruled it as suicide - saying she shot herself using her toe.Kamisha Block's family was told that Kamisha was killed by friendly fire - a single gunshot wound to her chest in Iraq. When the casket arrived, the family discovered Kamisha was shot 5 times including once in the head. Hear their stories and decide for yourself - why are there so many deaths (not just these) that are being swept under the rug?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

In 2005, LaVena Johnson was murdered 8 weeks into her first deployment. The Army tried to rule it as a suicide but the proof said otherwise. 15 years later, another young soldier, Vanessa Guillen, was brutally murdered and the Army hasn't treated it how it should. What did both of these women have in common? The fact that they were sexually assaulted/harassed and either already reported it or were in the process of reporting it. Part 1 of our season 2 finale talks about how the military closes ranks and refuses to take sexual assault in the military seriously. 

In June of 1977, three girls were brutally assaulted and murdered at Camp Scott, a Girl Scout Camp located in Oklahoma. Even though they have found the killer and the case seemed to be closed, some feel that the girls never received true justice when Gene Hart died. 

The Allen House in Montecillo, Arkansas It’s claimed to be the most haunted house in the state and based on evidence that was found by paranormal investigators, and every group that has gone through to research has found something - even just EVPs. In 1948, the middle daughter of Joe Allen, Ladell Allen Bonner, drank mercury cyanide at her mother's Christmas Party and died a week later. It wasn't until the current owners uncovered some letters in the attic under the floorboards in 2009 that the secrets were finally revealed.Paranormal investigators continue to research the ongoings at the Allen house. Some of the findings, sightings, and recordings appear to be residual - but many of them appear to be full and complete hauntings full of awareness and consciousness. Have you ever been there and had an experience? Would you go there, knowing you probably would? Would you knowingly continue to live there, being aware that you aren’t the only residents?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

17-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddard was housesitting for her aunt and uncle while they went away for the weekend. Cassie’s mom had no idea that when she dropped Cassie off around 5 pm Friday, Sept 22, 2006, that it would be the last time she would saw her daughter alive. As the mystery began to unravel, damning video evidence was uncovered that pinpointed two of her classmates who wanted one thing - to be famous. No matter the cost.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

On June 4, 2010, 7-year-old Kyron Horman arrived early at Portland’s Skyline Elementary School with his stepmother, Terri Moulton Horman, to tour a science fair set for that afternoon. She took a picture of Kyron in front of his poster about tree frogs. It was the last known photograph taken of him. He disappeared within an hour of the photograph. She says she watched him walk to his first class. His school says he never arrived at his first class. New reports within the last two years reveal witnesses that say they saw Kyron leave the school with his step-mom.Nearly 11 years later, we're all still asking - where is Kyron Horman?

In 1989, Rebecca Shaeffer was fresh off her stint as the kid sister in 'My Sister Sam' and looking for a new role. Sadly, her life would be taken from her before she could ever reach her full potential in Hollywood as her death prompted new ways of protecting people's identities. 

Jerome sits on top of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Flagstaff Arizona and is nicknamed the wickedest town in the West. The United Verde Hospital was built in 1926, opening in January of 1927, and was shut down in 1950. In 1993 Larry Altherr purchased the old hospital and started operating it as the Jerome Grand hotel in 1996. To this day, The Jerome Grand Hotel in Jerome, Arizona is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in the state.

April 5th,1994 the world was rocked by the sudden apparent suicide of rockstar and Nirvana member, Kurt Cobain. What would follow through the years will be many theories and conspiracies on if Kurt really did kill himself...or if he was murdered. Join us as we have an open discussion on the different theories surrounding the grunge star's famous death. 

In Sept of 1999, 17-year-old Jessica Dishon went missing from her family's home in Bullitt County Kentucky. 16 years after she was found murdered, her family was finally able to bring to justice the man who took their daughter from them.  

26-year-old single mother Amanda Jones who was also 8 ½ months pregnant disappeared, and to anyone who knew her, it didn’t seem right. She disappeared from Hillsboro, Missouri on August 14, 2005 after meeting with the soon-to-be father of her baby. With a lack of evidence and cooperation, the police are unable to do anything besides continue their search and hope somebody comes forward with important information. Until then, the family will continue to wait for answers.If you were present at the Civic Center on August 14, 2005, you might be the missing link and should reach out to local law enforcement. Even something you don’t think is important could be the information that breaks the case. 16 years is way too long for anyone to have to wait for answers. Unfortunately, it seems all too common in some of the cases we bring to you: from Karen Bodine to the Jeff Davis 8, and now Amanda Jones. Why isn’t anyone coming forward?Did Amanda decide to start over and build herself back up from nothing, leaving her daughter behind? Or is something more sinister at play?Do you know what happened to Amanda Jones? 

When bad things happen, it’s easiest to point the blame at others. The death of Karen Bodine was a tragedy that happened at the hands of another person. However, her case - while labeled as suspicious - was not at first given the attention it deserved. Karen was many things: a girlfriend, a daughter, and a mother. Because of her on-again and off-again relationship with drugs, when Karen’s body was found posed naked with mysterious ligature marks, she wasn’t given much consideration other than being labeled a transient.Today, her family still seeks answers. They know someone out there knows something. Is that someone you?

This week, an urban legend came to our attention that has spanned history for many years across multiple countries and cultures - and circulates around what would be considered a true crime case today. Maria was a small town beauty that mourns the death of her children and walks the earth in the afterlife searching for them, taking wandering children in the night thinking they're hers and when she finds they're not, she kills them. This week, we discuss the legend of La Llorona - the weeping woman.

The weekend following Thanksgiving 1981, tragedy struck the pages of LA County as they announced the sad drowning of actress Natalie Wood. Natalie was a Star of such films as the original Miracle on 34th street, Rebel Without A Cause, and Westside Story. There were three other people aboard the boat that weekend: Natalie's husband Robert Wagner, friend and actor Christopher Walken, and the yacht captain Dennis Davern. The stories are varied and have changed over the years. Who isn't telling the whole story? Let's present the evidence and you can make up your own mind.

On the morning following a Fat Tuesday celebration in Austin, a young woman's body was found on fire with the flames shooting several feet up into the air. 21-year-old Christy Lynn Espinosa was found to have been killed before she was burned. A married couple quickly became accused of murdering and setting fire to the body and both told investigators a variety of stories about her death, and each blamed the other. Who was to blame and what really happened in this grisly Mardi Gras murder?

In 1984 and 1985 two bodies were found in Placer County California that proceeded to become cold cases for the next few years. Finally, after an episode of America's Most Wanted, detectives were finally able to give names to the two Jane Does and bring their mother to justice. #TrueCrime #MommyDearest #ThresessaKnorr

The Historical Anchorage Hotel is a rare gem in the wild wilderness of Alaska that embraces their paranormal guests that never check out. Ghost hunters both independent and professional have created videos that point to evidence of ghostly visitors - all possibly stemming from the mysterious murder of the city's first Chief of Police, John “Jack” Sturgus, on February 20, 1921. And if you’re ever in the area, don’t miss a chance to stop by and see for yourself.#TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #HistoricAnchorageHotel

This episode is going to talk about the murder of a boy that was swept under the rug, one town's ploy to keep it hidden and one mother's quest to find justice. Today we talk about the murder of Robbie Crites, who died on June 16, 2018.#TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #RobbieCrites

The riddle of the Jeff Davis 8 baffles as it continues to remain unsolved. Eight murders of eight different women around 2005 to 2008. All of these murders took place in the bayous of Louisiana around Jennings and they're all unsolved to this day. Interestingly enough, they're all believed to be together in really random ways. Listen in and let us know who you think is responsible for the death of these 8 women.

On July 2nd, 1970, a car was found perched precariously on a cliff in Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell, Australia. What was found inside was the gruesome death of a mother and three children and questions that remain unanswered to this day. Why did Elmer Crawford kill his family?

In Gadsden, Hinds Road is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who appears from the woods. The story tells of a witch who lived in the woods that surrounds the road. It says that if you're brave enough to walk along the road at night, the ghost witch will rush up to you screaming she sold her soul to the devil.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

September 17th, 2009 Mitrice Richardson was released from Lost Hills Sheriff Station and wandered off into the night, never to be seen again. When she was eventually found, a botched investigation cast doubt on the story that the LASD had told her family when she first disappeared. Was this a case of getting lost and dying or was something more sinister at play?

In December of 1993, a time which is supposed to be full of Holiday Cheer, the body of Latricia White was discovered in her bed. She had been shot six times. In the pools of blood was a child-sized shoe print, believed to belong to Latrica's long-time boyfriend's son. Latricia and Lee "Dub" Wackerhagen had been living together for six months. They had all been seen together for Christmas and the day after - being described as a picture-perfect example of a happy family.With the chilling discovery of Latricia's body, however, came more mysteries when Dub and Chance were nowhere to be found. This case is still unsolved. What happened on December 27th, 1993?Kingsville Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of as much as $5,000 for information about the whereabouts of Chance, who was living in Kingsville at the time of his disappearance.For case notes and additional information, visit truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

July 22, 2007, the Petit Family went to bed unaware of the horrors that would descend upon them just a few hours later. What started as a simple home invasion would end with 3 people dead, and a father struggling to continue. This is the story of the Petit Family Murders.#TrueCrime #PetitFamily #TrueCrimePodcast

This week some unexpected news broke in the true crime world that will not only change a lot of things from the past but could also change things moving forward. Who was the Zodiac killer? One of his most infamous ciphers has finally been cracked! What do you think this means moving forward?For more information and credits, visit us at truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

Continuing our State Legends Series, this week we focus on Lake Crescent's Lady Of The Lake. On July 6, 1940, the body of Hallie Illingworth was recovered by two fishermen on Lake Crescent. Her body had become the consistency of soap, preserving much of the evidence that showed she was murdered. The real mystery still remains: Was it accidental? A Crime of passion? Or had it been premeditated? Listen to the story and decide. For case notes, sources, and more information, visit our website at truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

On November 18, 1978, followers of the People's Temple in Jonestown, Guyana took part in an act of "Revolutionary Suicide" at the urging of their leader, Jim Jones.This week we tell the story of the rise of Jim Jones and the People's Temple that ultimately lead to over 900 deaths - 300 of which were children.For additional notes, credits, and more information, check out our website at https://truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

16-year-old Emma Walker had a whole life ahead of her. Until that life was taken away by a relationship that ended badly. If you or a loved one are involved in a domestic abuse relationship, please reach out to www.thehotline.org or call 800.799.SAFE (7233). Help is out there. For case notes and further information, visit truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

On January 15th, 1947 a body was found in Leimert Park, California. The body was later identified as aspiring actress Elizabeth Short. The events leading up to her discovery and the reason why she was killed remains a mystery and is still one of the most prolific killings in history. She always said she wanted to be famous....now she's infamous. For more information, visit our website: truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

Welcome to another Supernatural Episode of True Crime and Chill. We are so excited to be introducing our new series of local lore from each of the United States. This week we are covering the Bell Witch of Tennessee.In 1804 John Bell Sr moved to Adams, Tennessee with his wife and children. They had relocated from North Carolina and while there, John and his family joined a church that John actually became a deacon at. Their life was by all accounts really good and they ended up prospering in Tennessee. The Bell children were growing up really well, the family made a really good name for themselves. However, in 1817, their life changed forever when a witch began to terrorize John and his daughter, Betsy. Strange sounds, sheets being pulled off beds in the middle of the night, scratches and bruises, and a disembodied voice threatening John's life are only a part of this strange tale. For case notes and more information, visit our website at truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

In October of 1992, Oil City, Pennsylvania became known as the town that canceled Halloween after the murder of an 11-year-old little girl. For 13 years her murder remained unsolved...until a detective made a startling discovery. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

On May 6th, 1993 three boys were found dead in the Devils Den area of Robin Hood Hills in West Memphis, Arkansas. Immediately the town cried cult activity and looked at three teenagers that stood out. However, new evidence that came to light exonerated the teens and have people now asking. If Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin didn't kill Christoper, Michael, and Stevie...then who did? Find more information including case notes and photos on our website: https://truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

On May 6th, 1993 three boys were found dead in the Devils Den area of Robin Hood Hills in West Memphis, Arkansas. Immediately the town cried cult activity and looked at three teenagers that stood out. However, new evidence that came to light exonerated the teens and have people now asking. If Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin didn't kill Christoper, Michael, and Stevie...then who did? Find more information including case notes and photos on our website: https://truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)

June of 1987, Sara Saganitso was a housekeeper at the Flagstaff Medical Center in Arizona. She was 40 years old and a member of the Navajo tribe. She was working her first late shift. The next morning, her family became worried when she didn't come home. They went to the medical center, and that's when they found the body of a woman behind the medical center. Her face was so bruised, she was almost unrecognizable, but they knew that it was Sarah. Her torso had numerous stab wounds, and her left breast appeared to have been bitten off. The only evidence was a broken stick oddly left on her neck, as well as a clump of grass from a graveyard in the distance found near her car. Who or what would've done such a thing? For more information and case notes, visit truecrimeandchill.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeandchillpod)