Podcasts about missing child

With OMR taking a break over Christmas, I thought I'd use this opportunity to introduce you to some of my other shows you may not have discovered yet.In 2023, I created Crime at Bedtime — a show designed for those who enjoy a good crime story before drifting off to sleep. So here's one of our most popular episodes to date. If you enjoy it, why not check out the almost 150 episodes available right now?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished on her way home from school, sparking one of Britain's largest ever missing child hunts. For 24 days the nation searched, prayed, and donated. But when Shannon was found alive less than a mile from home, the truth was more shocking than anyone imagined. This is the story of betrayal, manipulation, and the mother who staged her daughter's disappearance.EARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HEREPatreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWhen one man bullies an entire town into turning a blind eye to his numerous crimes over several decades, what else can a town do but finally enact some good old vigilante justice?Sources: 1) https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/16/us/16bully.html2) https://www.nwmissourinews.com/news/article_ff2ddc1c-b317-11ef-ac2c-d706c09832af.html3) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_McElroy4) https://www.shortform.com/podcast/episode/stuff-you-should-know-2024-01-24-episode-summary-the-strange-unsolved-murder-of-ken-mcelroy-stuff-you-should-know5) https://medium.com/@darkvibestruecrime/the-ultimate-who-dun-it-who-killed-ken-mcelroy-83c1b78f8f686) https://allthatsinteresting.com/ken-mcelroySupport the show

Send us a textToday we are traveling to Tennessee, specifically to the unincorporated community of Drummonds, Tennessee. Here, the brutal murder of 36-year-old Starr Harris shook the small, tight-knit community. Sources:1) https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/spr-crt-ten-at-jac/1748758.html2) https://www.actionnews5.com/story/17296068/jury-deliberating-in-starr-harris-murder-trial/3) https://scotblog.org/2015/11/in-controversial-3-2-decision-tennessee-supreme-court-affirms-death-penalty-conviction-that-is-virtually-certain-to-be-subsequently-overturned/Nightmare Next Door, Season 8, Episode 10: Fallen Starr4) https://www.point2homes.com/US/Neighborhood/TN/Delta/Drummonds-Demographics.html#:~:text=FAQs%20about%20Drummonds%20demographics,Drummonds%20are%20U.S.%2Dborn%20citizens?5) https://www.actionnews5.com/story/13720983/frinds-of-starr-harris-remember-her-as-christmas-approaches/Support the show

In this episode, Mountain Murders examine the timeline of Keshaun Vanderhorst's disappearance, the investigation that followed, and the haunting reality of a child who has never been found. This is a case that raises difficult questions about trust, accountability, and how easily a child can disappear without leaving a trace. Because for Keshaun, justice is still waiting. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force apprehended Virginia Gonzales after discovering her child "malnourished, soiled, and confined in a bedroom closet" at a residence on Ross Road in southeast Austin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textToday we're going to be talking about the murder of Shirley Ann Duguay, who went missing in 1994 and was later found dead in a shallow grave. Shirley Ann Duguay was from Canada and a 32-year-old mother of five. Most reports don't go into any sort of detail about who she was as a person or really anything about her personal life, mostly due to the nature of her death and the fact that her case marked a “first” in a legal trial.Sources: 1) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183574170/shirley_ann-duguay2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Shirley_Duguay3) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/doug-beamish-released-2025-halfway-house-1.75912264) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-doug-beamish-parole-1.7344995Support the show

Nearly four years after five-year-old Summer Wells vanished from her home in rural Tennessee, the case remains one of the most haunting missing person investigations in recent true crime history. In November, federal and state authorities quietly returned to the field, conducting a new search roughly nine miles from where Summer was last seen on the 3500 block of Van Hill Road. The renewed activity involved the FBI, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, immediately raising questions about what prompted investigators to act again after so much time.  According to a former FBI agent familiar with how these cases operate, the Bureau has been involved in the Summer Wells investigation since the early days under what is known as a police cooperation case, a formal partnership that allows federal resources to support local law enforcement when needed. In this instance, a tip reportedly triggered the search, and while every tip is logged and reviewed, the decision to deploy specialized teams and heavy resources suggests investigators believed the information warranted serious attention.  Reports from the area described excavation and the movement of dirt, fueling intense public interest and speculation, though authorities have not confirmed what, if anything, was found. Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer explains that searches of this scale are not conducted lightly and typically require either a search warrant supported by probable cause or legally documented consent. Warrants, she notes, are preferred in complex cases because they protect the integrity of any evidence recovered and withstand scrutiny in court.  Despite public curiosity, law enforcement rarely discloses the outcome of such searches, especially in an active missing child investigation, leaving families and communities suspended between hope and fear. The Summer Wells case continues to be defined by unanswered questions, red flags, and the unwavering effort to uncover the truth. As investigators follow every credible lead, this latest search underscores a sobering reality in true crime and breaking news alike: authorities have not given up on finding answers about what happened to Summer Wells. #SummerWells #MissingPerson #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #FBIInvestigation #ChildAbduction #UnsolvedCases #JusticeForSummer #TennesseeCrime #ColdCase Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Send us a textOn the morning of November 15, 2004, Peter Porco woke up as usual and carried out his typical morning routine: he packed a lunch, he filled the dishwasher, and he wrote and signed a check to his son Christopher. He even locked himself out of the house, found his spare key, and let himself back in. And then, Peter Porco fell over and died. It would seem so random – he had a completely normal morning, after all – except for the fact that Peter had been struck in the head 16 times with an axe prior to getting out of bed and somehow carried on with his day despite the horrific blood trail he left throughout his home. Sources: 1)https://web.archive.org/web/20090606011130/http://www.timesunion.com/specialreports/porco/2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pc8B9PQ0To3) https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/an-unfamiliar-face-in-a-distant-courtroom-578517.php4) https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/porco-trial-prosecutors-point-to-unusual-alarm-580228.php5) https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/porcos-son-indicted-578542.php6) https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/peter-porco-s-death-detailed-580264.php7) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Peter_Porco8) https://spotlightnews.com/news/2006/07/20/jurors-see-video-of-yellow-jeep-leaving-campus/9) https://spotlightnews.com/news/2006/08/03/former-neighbor-who-saw-jeep-testifies/10) https://allthatsinteresting.com/christopher-porco11) https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/E-mails-reveal-Porco-family-rift-578537.phpSupport the show

Send us a textOn September 7, 1978, Georgi Markov, a Bulgarian defector living in London, was on his way to work. He left his car and crossed the Waterloo Bridge, which was part of his everyday routine. While waiting for the bus, Markov felt a stinging sensation in his right thigh. When he turned around, he saw a man picking up an umbrella from off the ground and running away. Not feeling well, Markov checked himself into the hospital on September 8. He was convinced there was something wrong with him. Markov was running a fever and complained of nausea and vomiting. He kept pointing to an area on his right side, stating that it was swollen and causing great pain. 4 days after the run in with the man with the umbrella, Georgi Markov was dead, at the age of 49 years old. Sources: 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsVRYhLLPCM2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgi_Markov3) https://www.usagm.gov/news-and-information/threats-to-press/georgi-markov/4) https://spyscape.com/article/spy-murder-the-poisoned-umbrella-mystery-georgi-markov5) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco_Gullino6) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/17/poison-umbrella-documentary-sheds-new-light-infamous-spy-killing-cold-war7) https://www.adamsmith.org/blog/georgi-markov-murdered-by-a-bulgarian-secret-service-assassin#:~:text=No%2Done%20was%20ever%20charged,destroyed%20to%20remove%20hard%20evidence.8) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-09-11/bulgaria-to-end-umbrella-murder-probe-after-35-years?embedded-checkout=trueSupport the show

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're digging into the unraveling story surrounding nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard — and the disturbing firsthand account from the only person who's been inside Ashlee Buzzard's home since Melodee vanished. According to witness Tyler Brewer, Ashlee claimed she handed her daughter to strangers she met at a zoo. No names. No contacts. Constantly shifting meeting spots across multiple states. Then, moments later, she snapped, “How do you know I left her in Utah?” Her story collapsing inside itself. Brewer describes paranoia, accusations he was undercover, fears of being tracked, deleting accounts, talk of fake plates — and inside the home, a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. A shrine to a missing child. Her daughter is gone. This is the behavior she's exhibiting. And still — no detainment, no mental-health hold, no arrest. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to break down what this behavior means, why law enforcement can't force cooperation, and what investigators actually need to move this case forward. #MelodeeBuzzard #BuzzardCase #HiddenKillers #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #CrimeUpdate #TrueCrimeNews Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're digging into the unraveling story surrounding nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard — and the disturbing firsthand account from the only person who's been inside Ashlee Buzzard's home since Melodee vanished. According to witness Tyler Brewer, Ashlee claimed she handed her daughter to strangers she met at a zoo. No names. No contacts. Constantly shifting meeting spots across multiple states. Then, moments later, she snapped, “How do you know I left her in Utah?” Her story collapsing inside itself. Brewer describes paranoia, accusations he was undercover, fears of being tracked, deleting accounts, talk of fake plates — and inside the home, a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. A shrine to a missing child. Her daughter is gone. This is the behavior she's exhibiting. And still — no detainment, no mental-health hold, no arrest. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to break down what this behavior means, why law enforcement can't force cooperation, and what investigators actually need to move this case forward. #MelodeeBuzzard #BuzzardCase #HiddenKillers #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #CrimeUpdate #TrueCrimeNews Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're digging into the unraveling story surrounding nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard — and the disturbing firsthand account from the only person who's been inside Ashlee Buzzard's home since Melodee vanished. According to witness Tyler Brewer, Ashlee claimed she handed her daughter to strangers she met at a zoo. No names. No contacts. Constantly shifting meeting spots across multiple states. Then, moments later, she snapped, “How do you know I left her in Utah?” Her story collapsing inside itself. Brewer describes paranoia, accusations he was undercover, fears of being tracked, deleting accounts, talk of fake plates — and inside the home, a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. A shrine to a missing child. Her daughter is gone. This is the behavior she's exhibiting. And still — no detainment, no mental-health hold, no arrest. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to break down what this behavior means, why law enforcement can't force cooperation, and what investigators actually need to move this case forward. #MelodeeBuzzard #BuzzardCase #HiddenKillers #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #CrimeUpdate #TrueCrimeNews Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're digging into the unraveling story surrounding nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard — and the disturbing firsthand account from the only person who's been inside Ashlee Buzzard's home since Melodee vanished. According to witness Tyler Brewer, Ashlee claimed she handed her daughter to strangers she met at a zoo. No names. No contacts. Constantly shifting meeting spots across multiple states. Then, moments later, she snapped, “How do you know I left her in Utah?” Her story collapsing inside itself. Brewer describes paranoia, accusations he was undercover, fears of being tracked, deleting accounts, talk of fake plates — and inside the home, a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. A shrine to a missing child. Her daughter is gone. This is the behavior she's exhibiting. And still — no detainment, no mental-health hold, no arrest. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to break down what this behavior means, why law enforcement can't force cooperation, and what investigators actually need to move this case forward. #MelodeeBuzzard #BuzzardCase #HiddenKillers #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #CrimeUpdate #TrueCrimeNews Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Send us a textToday, we're going to Norway! We've got another international case on our hands this week, with some parallels to The Somerton Man, which was recently covered. This one goes back to the autumn of 1970, to a place nicknamed “The Ice Valley”.It is the story of the (still unidentified) Isdal Woman -- a woman with no name, two suitcases, and perhaps a secret.Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isdal_Woman2) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-393694293) https://www.aetv.com/articles/isdal-woman4) https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/who-was-the-isdal-woman-and-what-do-we-know-about-her-death/ Support the show

Send us a textDid this famous Brazilian television presenter and politician really murder for more views? Let's talk about it on this new episode of Small Town Mysteries.Sources: 1) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-107854942) https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna323776543) https://www.mamamia.com.au/wallace-souza/4) https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna325734675) https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/wallace-souza-the-journalist-who-orchestrated-the-murders-he-covered-6d59a01388f16) https://www.thetimes.com/world/latin-america/article/wallace-souza-and-the-incredible-true-crime-drama-behind-netflixs-killer-ratings-kkwvwd5xt7) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallace_Souza#cite_note-Times_Online-48) https://agenciacenarium.com.br/justice-dismisses-accusation-of-wallace-souzas-son-in-case-of-plot-to-kill-judge/?lang=enSupport the show

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Tara Malek joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Devyn Michael's murder trial in the beheading death of her children's father, Johnathan Willette, prosecutors dropping child abuse claims against the Griffeth family after the allegations proved to be nothing more than “salacious gossip,” and Ashlee Buzzard's arrest on unrelated charges after the disappearance of her daughter Melodee. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A haunting mystery unfolds in the disappearance of 9-year-old Melody Buzzard, a case that has gripped the true crime community and left investigators racing to uncover the truth. When Melody's school first raised alarms after she stopped showing up in August, few could imagine the dark spiral that would follow. Her mother, Ashley Buzzard, already struggling with mental health issues after losing her husband in a motorcycle accident, became increasingly isolated and erratic — cutting Melody off from friends, family, and the outside world. According to new reports from NewsNation, Ashley took Melody on a bizarre 3,000-mile cross-country trip to Nebraska and back. But only Ashley returned. Questions immediately mounted: What happened on that road trip? Where is Melody now? The timeline defies logic — three days, thousands of miles, no rest — and the growing concern over Ashley's mental state made the story even more alarming. Family members described her home as being in squalor, with no food and signs of serious neglect. Then came the breaking development: Ashley Buzzard was arrested, not initially for Melody's disappearance, but for false imprisonment after allegedly trapping a longtime friend, Tyler Brewer, inside her home. Brewer claimed Ashley became violent and incoherent — and even made shocking statements about what happened to Melody. Although police have not confirmed the contents of that conversation, investigators believe it may hold crucial clues. Now, a private investigator named Bill Garcia has joined the case, working pro bono for Melody's paternal family. As law enforcement and federal agencies dig deeper, this haunting case echoes the urgency and heartbreak of the Gabby Petito investigation. Every new clue, every timeline discrepancy, brings us closer to understanding what really happened to Melody Buzzard — and whether there's still hope for a miracle ending. #MelodyBuzzard #AshleyBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrimeNews #BreakingNews #Investigation #JusticeForMelody #NewsNation #MissingPersons #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

A haunting mystery unfolds in the disappearance of 9-year-old Melody Buzzard, a case that has gripped the true crime community and left investigators racing to uncover the truth. When Melody's school first raised alarms after she stopped showing up in August, few could imagine the dark spiral that would follow. Her mother, Ashley Buzzard, already struggling with mental health issues after losing her husband in a motorcycle accident, became increasingly isolated and erratic — cutting Melody off from friends, family, and the outside world. According to new reports from NewsNation, Ashley took Melody on a bizarre 3,000-mile cross-country trip to Nebraska and back. But only Ashley returned. Questions immediately mounted: What happened on that road trip? Where is Melody now? The timeline defies logic — three days, thousands of miles, no rest — and the growing concern over Ashley's mental state made the story even more alarming. Family members described her home as being in squalor, with no food and signs of serious neglect. Then came the breaking development: Ashley Buzzard was arrested, not initially for Melody's disappearance, but for false imprisonment after allegedly trapping a longtime friend, Tyler Brewer, inside her home. Brewer claimed Ashley became violent and incoherent — and even made shocking statements about what happened to Melody. Although police have not confirmed the contents of that conversation, investigators believe it may hold crucial clues. Now, a private investigator named Bill Garcia has joined the case, working pro bono for Melody's paternal family. As law enforcement and federal agencies dig deeper, this haunting case echoes the urgency and heartbreak of the Gabby Petito investigation. Every new clue, every timeline discrepancy, brings us closer to understanding what really happened to Melody Buzzard — and whether there's still hope for a miracle ending. #MelodyBuzzard #AshleyBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrimeNews #BreakingNews #Investigation #JusticeForMelody #NewsNation #MissingPersons #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

A haunting mystery unfolds in the disappearance of 9-year-old Melody Buzzard, a case that has gripped the true crime community and left investigators racing to uncover the truth. When Melody's school first raised alarms after she stopped showing up in August, few could imagine the dark spiral that would follow. Her mother, Ashley Buzzard, already struggling with mental health issues after losing her husband in a motorcycle accident, became increasingly isolated and erratic — cutting Melody off from friends, family, and the outside world. According to new reports from NewsNation, Ashley took Melody on a bizarre 3,000-mile cross-country trip to Nebraska and back. But only Ashley returned. Questions immediately mounted: What happened on that road trip? Where is Melody now? The timeline defies logic — three days, thousands of miles, no rest — and the growing concern over Ashley's mental state made the story even more alarming. Family members described her home as being in squalor, with no food and signs of serious neglect. Then came the breaking development: Ashley Buzzard was arrested, not initially for Melody's disappearance, but for false imprisonment after allegedly trapping a longtime friend, Tyler Brewer, inside her home. Brewer claimed Ashley became violent and incoherent — and even made shocking statements about what happened to Melody. Although police have not confirmed the contents of that conversation, investigators believe it may hold crucial clues. Now, a private investigator named Bill Garcia has joined the case, working pro bono for Melody's paternal family. As law enforcement and federal agencies dig deeper, this haunting case echoes the urgency and heartbreak of the Gabby Petito investigation. Every new clue, every timeline discrepancy, brings us closer to understanding what really happened to Melody Buzzard — and whether there's still hope for a miracle ending. #MelodyBuzzard #AshleyBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrimeNews #BreakingNews #Investigation #JusticeForMelody #NewsNation #MissingPersons #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

When nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished in early October, few could have predicted how fast her mother's behavior would spiral. Now, new court documents and witness statements reveal a terrifying encounter — one that prosecutors call false imprisonment by violence, menace, fraud, and deceit. According to the sworn statement of Tyler Brewer, a legal document assistant and mandated reporter, he went to meet Ashlee Buzzard on November 6, 2025, to discuss helping locate Melodee. What happened inside her Lompoc home instead sounded like something out of a psychological thriller. Brewer says Ashlee became “visibly distressed,” produced a box cutter, and locked him inside with multiple locks while refusing to let him leave. He eventually escaped and reported the incident. Now, Buzzard sits in the Santa Barbara County Jail on a felony charge — her bail set at $100,000 with a 1275 hold, meaning even if she posts it, she must prove the funds are clean. Authorities insist this charge is not directly connected to Melodee's disappearance, but it exposes what looks like a mental health emergency spiraling into criminal territory. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, Tony dissects the full chain of events — from the wigs and swapped license plates to the psychological breakdown that ended in a locked door. How did a mother this unstable still retain custody? How did the system miss every red flag until someone else got trapped behind that door? And what does this tell us about how America handles mental health crises inside families — especially when a child's life is at stake? This is not just a case of one missing girl. It's a portrait of a system that keeps giving unstable parents second chances until it runs out of children to protect. If you know anything about the whereabouts of Melodee Buzzard, contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office immediately. #AshleeBuzzard #MelodeeBuzzard #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrime #MissingChild #MentalHealthCrisis #FalseImprisonment #SantaBarbara #Lompoc #ChildProtectionFail #ParentalRights #SystemFailure Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

When nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished in early October, few could have predicted how fast her mother's behavior would spiral. Now, new court documents and witness statements reveal a terrifying encounter — one that prosecutors call false imprisonment by violence, menace, fraud, and deceit. According to the sworn statement of Tyler Brewer, a legal document assistant and mandated reporter, he went to meet Ashlee Buzzard on November 6, 2025, to discuss helping locate Melodee. What happened inside her Lompoc home instead sounded like something out of a psychological thriller. Brewer says Ashlee became “visibly distressed,” produced a box cutter, and locked him inside with multiple locks while refusing to let him leave. He eventually escaped and reported the incident. Now, Buzzard sits in the Santa Barbara County Jail on a felony charge — her bail set at $100,000 with a 1275 hold, meaning even if she posts it, she must prove the funds are clean. Authorities insist this charge is not directly connected to Melodee's disappearance, but it exposes what looks like a mental health emergency spiraling into criminal territory. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, Tony dissects the full chain of events — from the wigs and swapped license plates to the psychological breakdown that ended in a locked door. How did a mother this unstable still retain custody? How did the system miss every red flag until someone else got trapped behind that door? And what does this tell us about how America handles mental health crises inside families — especially when a child's life is at stake? This is not just a case of one missing girl. It's a portrait of a system that keeps giving unstable parents second chances until it runs out of children to protect. If you know anything about the whereabouts of Melodee Buzzard, contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office immediately. #AshleeBuzzard #MelodeeBuzzard #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrime #MissingChild #MentalHealthCrisis #FalseImprisonment #SantaBarbara #Lompoc #ChildProtectionFail #ParentalRights #SystemFailure Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Send us a textThe murder of teenager D'Andre Green remains unsolved - and someone knows who his killer is. Sources: 1) https://www.wdel.com/news/video-7-years-on-family-of-teen-killed-in-brookside-community-center-shooting-still-seeking/article_9f234312-3f20-11eb-a652-6b6d733d7c1c.html2) https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/31/delaware-teen-killed-seeking-community-help/4262275/3) https://www.newcastlede.gov/DocumentCenter/View/60047/DAndre-Green-4) https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/baltimore/news/press-releases/fbi-offers-10-000-reward-for-information-in-murder-of-teenager-at-community-partySupport the show

Today... The FBI is seeking public help to locate nine year-old Melodee Buzzard, last seen near the Utah–Colorado border on October 9th, as a multi-state investigation unfolds into her disappearance with her uncooperative mother. And later... Montrose has completed its “Year of Main Street” revitalization, finishing months of construction that upgraded utilities, sidewalks, and bike lanes to create a safer, more inviting downtown.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textToday we're talking about The Somerton Man - a case that reads like a novel and frustrated investigators for over seventy years.Sources:1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerton_Man 2) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/27/somerton-man-mystery-identity-solved-identified-australia3) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-enduring-mystery-somerton-man-one-of-australias-most-puzzling-cold-cases-50795611/4) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-21/somerton-manfamily-photographs-revealed-/1016435245) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-62314555Support the show

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished after a mysterious three-day road trip with her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, in early October 2025. Surveillance footage shows Melodee wearing a dark wig and hoodie at a California car-rental counter on October 7. Ashlee rented a white Chevy Malibu (plate CA 9MNG101), drove more than 1,500 miles to Nebraska, and returned alone on October 10. Four days later, on October 14, the Lompoc Unified School District reported the child's prolonged absence. Deputies found Ashlee Buzzard at her home — but no Melodee. Officials say she has not provided a verifiable explanation and remains uncooperative. The FBI has joined the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, classifying Melodee as an “at-risk missing child.” In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, Tony examines the mounting evidence, the haunting disguise footage, and the public's growing frustration that no arrest has been made. How can a mother drive across state lines with her child, return alone, and face no charges? Why hasn't an AMBER Alert been issued? What does her silence tell investigators — and what does it hide? Join Tony for a raw, in-depth breakdown of a case that exposes the gaps in our missing-child system. Hear how the FBI is tracing license-plate readers, cell-site data, and rental-car GPS logs to piece together Melodee's final known route. This story isn't about custody disputes — it's about accountability, and a little girl who deserves to be found. If you have information about Melodee Buzzard or Ashlee Buzzard's travel between October 7 and 10, contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (805-681-4150) or the FBI (1-800-CALL-FBI / tips.fbi.gov). #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #AshleeBuzzard #FBI #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrime #Lompoc #SantaBarbara #AtRiskChild #Investigation If you saw anything—any sighting of Ashlee Buzzard or a young girl between October 7 and October 10—call the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office at (805) 681-4150, or their anonymous line at (805) 681-4171, or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Because the truth is simple: silence protects no one. And until the silence breaks, Melodee Buzzard is still missing. And that should haunt every single one of us. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished after a mysterious three-day road trip with her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, in early October 2025. Surveillance footage shows Melodee wearing a dark wig and hoodie at a California car-rental counter on October 7. Ashlee rented a white Chevy Malibu (plate CA 9MNG101), drove more than 1,500 miles to Nebraska, and returned alone on October 10. Four days later, on October 14, the Lompoc Unified School District reported the child's prolonged absence. Deputies found Ashlee Buzzard at her home — but no Melodee. Officials say she has not provided a verifiable explanation and remains uncooperative. The FBI has joined the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, classifying Melodee as an “at-risk missing child.” In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, Tony examines the mounting evidence, the haunting disguise footage, and the public's growing frustration that no arrest has been made. How can a mother drive across state lines with her child, return alone, and face no charges? Why hasn't an AMBER Alert been issued? What does her silence tell investigators — and what does it hide? Join Tony for a raw, in-depth breakdown of a case that exposes the gaps in our missing-child system. Hear how the FBI is tracing license-plate readers, cell-site data, and rental-car GPS logs to piece together Melodee's final known route. This story isn't about custody disputes — it's about accountability, and a little girl who deserves to be found. If you have information about Melodee Buzzard or Ashlee Buzzard's travel between October 7 and 10, contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (805-681-4150) or the FBI (1-800-CALL-FBI / tips.fbi.gov). #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #AshleeBuzzard #FBI #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrime #Lompoc #SantaBarbara #AtRiskChild #Investigation If you saw anything—any sighting of Ashlee Buzzard or a young girl between October 7 and October 10—call the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office at (805) 681-4150, or their anonymous line at (805) 681-4171, or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Because the truth is simple: silence protects no one. And until the silence breaks, Melodee Buzzard is still missing. And that should haunt every single one of us. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

A 9 year-old girl from Vandenberg Village was recently reported missing. KCSB's Emerson Good gives an update on the case and a look into why its only seeing press coverage now despite her last contact dating back a year ago.

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished after a mysterious three-day road trip with her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, in early October 2025. Surveillance footage shows Melodee wearing a dark wig and hoodie at a California car-rental counter on October 7. Ashlee rented a white Chevy Malibu (plate CA 9MNG101), drove more than 1,500 miles to Nebraska, and returned alone on October 10. Four days later, on October 14, the Lompoc Unified School District reported the child's prolonged absence. Deputies found Ashlee Buzzard at her home — but no Melodee. Officials say she has not provided a verifiable explanation and remains uncooperative. The FBI has joined the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, classifying Melodee as an “at-risk missing child.” In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, Tony examines the mounting evidence, the haunting disguise footage, and the public's growing frustration that no arrest has been made. How can a mother drive across state lines with her child, return alone, and face no charges? Why hasn't an AMBER Alert been issued? What does her silence tell investigators — and what does it hide? Join Tony for a raw, in-depth breakdown of a case that exposes the gaps in our missing-child system. Hear how the FBI is tracing license-plate readers, cell-site data, and rental-car GPS logs to piece together Melodee's final known route. This story isn't about custody disputes — it's about accountability, and a little girl who deserves to be found. If you have information about Melodee Buzzard or Ashlee Buzzard's travel between October 7 and 10, contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (805-681-4150) or the FBI (1-800-CALL-FBI / tips.fbi.gov). #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #AshleeBuzzard #FBI #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrime #Lompoc #SantaBarbara #AtRiskChild #Investigation If you saw anything—any sighting of Ashlee Buzzard or a young girl between October 7 and October 10—call the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office at (805) 681-4150, or their anonymous line at (805) 681-4171, or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Because the truth is simple: silence protects no one. And until the silence breaks, Melodee Buzzard is still missing. And that should haunt every single one of us. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished after a mysterious three-day road trip with her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, in early October 2025. Surveillance footage shows Melodee wearing a dark wig and hoodie at a California car-rental counter on October 7. Ashlee rented a white Chevy Malibu (plate CA 9MNG101), drove more than 1,500 miles to Nebraska, and returned alone on October 10. Four days later, on October 14, the Lompoc Unified School District reported the child's prolonged absence. Deputies found Ashlee Buzzard at her home — but no Melodee. Officials say she has not provided a verifiable explanation and remains uncooperative. The FBI has joined the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, classifying Melodee as an “at-risk missing child.” In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, Tony examines the mounting evidence, the haunting disguise footage, and the public's growing frustration that no arrest has been made. How can a mother drive across state lines with her child, return alone, and face no charges? Why hasn't an AMBER Alert been issued? What does her silence tell investigators — and what does it hide? Join Tony for a raw, in-depth breakdown of a case that exposes the gaps in our missing-child system. Hear how the FBI is tracing license-plate readers, cell-site data, and rental-car GPS logs to piece together Melodee's final known route. This story isn't about custody disputes — it's about accountability, and a little girl who deserves to be found. If you have information about Melodee Buzzard or Ashlee Buzzard's travel between October 7 and 10, contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (805-681-4150) or the FBI (1-800-CALL-FBI / tips.fbi.gov). #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #AshleeBuzzard #FBI #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrime #Lompoc #SantaBarbara #AtRiskChild #Investigation If you saw anything—any sighting of Ashlee Buzzard or a young girl between October 7 and October 10—call the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office at (805) 681-4150, or their anonymous line at (805) 681-4171, or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Because the truth is simple: silence protects no one. And until the silence breaks, Melodee Buzzard is still missing. And that should haunt every single one of us. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Send us a textThe 1970s and 80s was a hotbed of excellent paranormal horror films – The Exorcist, the original Amityville Horror, Halloween, Carrie, Eraserhead, Dawn of the Dead, Suspiria, Invasion of the Body Snatchers…. I could go on. It was quite the era of film – and remarkably, some of these legendary tales are based on true stories.One of the lesser known films of this era is The Entity. It's sort of your run-of-the-mill poltergeist film: single mother, claims she's being attacked and harassed physically and sexually by a ghost or demon or something…But! It was based on the true story of Doris Bither…whose case was, in fact, rather unique for an alleged haunting.Sources: 1) https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/a-closer-look-at-the-entity-photographs/2) https://laghosttour.com/the-entity-house/3) https://www.themysticmedium.com/the-entity-haunting-the-doris-bither-story/4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Bither_case5) https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/paranormal-activity-ucla-haunting-storySupport the show

Send us a textToday on STM I'm taking it back to the early 1800s and the village of Hammersmith, located in foggy London. Nowadays, Hammersmith is a populated area within the Greater London area, home to almost 200,000 people . In December of 1803, However, the village only had about 5,500 inhabitants - the perfect setting for local gossip to run amok. And amok it ran! Tales of an ominous specter were spreading among the village. It was described as a white-shrouded figure that would stalk Black Lion Lane. Some said it wore calfskin clothes and had horns and large glass-like eyes. Local legend was that the spectre was actually the restless spirit of a man who'd taken his own life the year before, and who was now condemned to haunt the grounds of St. Paul's churchyard.But was the figure really a ghost?And how did this lead to a legal dilemma that would last for 200 years?Sources: 1) https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/10/the-case-of-a-ghost-haunted-england-for-over-two-hundred-years/2) https://www.historicmysteries.com/history/hammersmith-ghost/37316/ 3) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammersmith_Ghost_murder_case 4) https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/the-hammersmith-ghost-londons-paranormal-murder/ Support the show

Send us a textThe Dybbuk box first gained popularity in 2003, after a man by the name of Kevin Mannis posted the Dybbuk box for sale on ebay. He claimed that the Dybbuk box was haunted and was causing a lot of strange and supernatural things to happen to both him and his family. Sources: 1) https://jewitches.com/blogs/blog/the-deal-with-the-dybbuk?srsltid=AfmBOooiwzKe-kwg8ZBK2fCzzIa10aX_7PbGLT9DV-QiFa2KlCeknEQl2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repentance_in_Judaism3) https://www.inverse.com/input/features/dybbuk-box-dibbuk-kevin-mannis-zak-bagans-haunted-hoax-revealed4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dybbuk_boxSupport the show

Send us a textHello and welcome to Small Town Mysteries, spooky season edition! This October we're bringing you some truly bizarre cases – ones that we think simply scream Supernatural…are they truly the works of ghosts and phantoms? Are these crimes caused by otherworldly beings…or are humans the most depraved creature of all? I'm Kate, here with Christine and Rachael, bringing you our the first episode of our annual Spooky Season Series, The Death of Zona Shue…also known as the Greenbrier Ghost. Sources: 1) https://appalachianmemories.org/2025/01/10/the-greenbrier-ghost-the-case-where-a-spirit-helped-convict-a-murderer/2) https://dannyechase.com/blog/greenbrier/3) https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghosthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Ghost4) Support the show

Send us a textOn a Monday morning in February 1986, in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles, Sherri Rasmussen's life came to a violent end. Sherri, a young nurse, was found dead in her condo. She had been brutally beaten and shot three times.Following this discovery, the Los Angeles Police Department quickly labeled the case as a botched burglary. But to Sherri's father, Nels, this felt wrong. He had a suspect in mind from the very beginning, one he had even told police about. A woman who couldn't let go of the man Sherri had just married. A woman who just happened to be an LAPD officer herself.This is the story of a cold case that went unsolved for over two decades. A story of obsession, murder, and the blue wall of silence.Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sherri_Rasmussen2) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-lapd-detective-hid-murder-decades-wont-paroled-reversing-earlier-de-rcna1737233) https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/stephanie-lazarus-former-lapd-detective-who-shot-ex-lovers-new-wife-has-parole-denied-again/4) https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-15/it-took-lapd-23-years-to-identify-police-detective-as-culprit-in-fatal-love-triangle5) https://abcnews.go.com/US/former-lapd-detective-murdered-lovers-wife-hid-crime/story?id=1139555316) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52954546/sherri_rae-rasmussen Support the show

The morning of Friday May 25, 1979, started out like just another day for Julie Patz; her husband Stan, a photographer; and their children, eight-year-old Shira, six-year-old Etan and two-year-old Ari. It was a busy morning. Julie ran a daycare out of her Soho loft at 113 Prince Street in New York City, and she was getting her own kids ready for the day and at the same time, preparing for the influx of kids who would be arriving soon. Shira didn’t want to roll out of bed, but Etan, who his family described as a sweet, loving and friendly boy, was excited to start the school day. Six-year-old Etan asked his mom if he could walk the two short blocks to the school bus stop alone - for the very first time. Since it was the last few weeks of the school year, his mom said that would be okay. Etan had a plan. He had a dollar in his pocket, which a neighborhood handyman had given him the day before when Etan helped him in his workshop. Etan was going to stop at the corner bodega at Prince and West Broadway, and buy a soda before getting on the bus. Julie walked Etan downstairs, and as she watched him walk down the street before going back upstairs, she told herself that it was only two blocks. That was the last time that Julie ever saw her son. This case became a huge story not just in New York but in the entire country. Etan Patz became the literal poster child for missing children, and Julie and her husband Stan were the living embodiment of every parent’s worst nightmare. What if your child disappeared one day, and you never found out what really happened to them? Forty-six years later, this case is still active. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stefanie Damron's parents say that their 13-year-old daughter walked out the door and into the woods one September afternoon in 2024, and she hasn't been seen or heard from since. They have their own suspicions about what happened to her, but so far, a multi-agency effort hasn't been able to prove what happened to Stefanie more than a year later.Active missing persons cases are some of the most challenging cases to cover. At the same time, active missing persons cases, especially when a child is missing under suspicious or concerning circumstances, are the cases that need the most urgent attention. Uncovering information while leads are still warm is critical.That's why I'm releasing two episodes today. These two missing persons cases out of Maine need a signal boost in a big way. So please, listen, share, and get their names and faces out there. Investigators need more information to bring them home.Stefanie was last seen wearing blue jeans, a long-sleeved blue shirt, and black Harley Davidson hiking boots. She is a white female, 13 years old at the time she was reported missing, with brown shoulder-length hair, green eyes, 5 feet tall, and 130 pounds.If you have information about the disappearance of Stefanie Damron, please contact the Maine State Police Houlton Barracks at (207) 532-5400 or call the FBI's toll-free tipline at 1 (800)-CALL-FBI. You can also submit a tip via the FBI form.The FBI is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of Stefanie Damron and/or information leading to the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in her disappearance. View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/stefaniedamronDark Downeast is an Audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.Follow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokTo suggest a case visit darkdowneast.com/submit-case Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OMG, there's a missing child! And for once, a bunch of middle-school girls actually *are* the best people to solve this, because the adults are busy making casseroles and phoning Kristy to trauma-dump. Meanwhile, Mary Anne makes Jell-O. On today's agenda: cutting-edge computer technology; a mysterious lack of Jessi; a catalogue of OSHA violations; Barratt family revisionism; how to get your kissing face just right; cutting-edge weapons technology; historical turnip grievances; Stoneybrook's rich Francophone heritage; cutting-edge time-travelling cassette-tape technology. Our theme song is ‘The Incredible Shrinking Larry' by Matt Oakley and ‘Big Band Jingle A' is by Lobo Loco, both on the Free Music Archive. If you like our show, tell a friend, rate and review on your podcast app of choice, drop us an email, or come say hi on Instagram! We also have a ko-fi and we're real self-conscious about it!

Ryker Webb was just 3 years old when he vanished from his backyard in Montana. A full-scale search turned up nothing. No tracks. No clues.And then — two days later — he came back.Alone. Cold. And with a look in his eyes no toddler should ever have.Source Material:https://www.kpax.com/news/western-montana-news/lincoln-county-sheriff-recounts-finding-young-missing-childhttps://www.krtv.com/news/child-reported-missing-in-lincoln-county-has-been-foundhttps://nbcmontana.com/news/local/lincoln-co-boy-in-good-spirits-after-going-missinghttps://abcnews.go.com/US/boy-found-montana-woods-missing-48-hours/story?id=85283048https://www.outdoorlife.com/survival/missing-montana-boy-found/https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/tale-of-survival-how-a-lost-3-year-old-boy-survived-two-days-alone-in-rural-montana/3072123/Music Credit:1. CAN'T SLEEPMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/locran/cant-sleepLicense code: HAVIXRYL3KM0XULJ 2. LIGHTLESS DAWNMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawnLicense code: PFYUGTZVDWOCBNLK 3. SOLVING THE CRIME2021-09-06_-_Solving_The_Crime_-_David_Fesliyan.mp3Connect with us: killerhearttohearts@gmail.comFollow us on: Tik TokFollow us on: InstagramLike us on: FacebookFollow us on: Twitter

Send us a textOn July 4, 2016, David Isaiah Goodwin (age 25)  murdered Wendy Tamagne (age 37) and then dismembered her body and shoved her remains into trashbags.Sources: 1) https://wcti12.com/news/local/deliberations-finish-jury-begins-discussion-of-sentencing-for-david-godwin2) https://www.wnct.com/news/david-godwin-sentenced-to-death-justice-has-been-served/3) https://www.jdnews.com/news/murder-suspect-to-be-returned-to-carteret-county-to-face-charges/article_3d2ca89e-a450-5cc6-9941-4f1e0c8e4aee.html4) https://www.newbernsj.com/news/local/wendy-tamagne-remembered-as-caring-friendly/article_dfa05da8-d8ab-5827-8e18-e82585b744f0.html5) https://www.gofundme.com/f/welovewendyraeSupport the show

Paul reports to Mick from the scene in Donabate as gardai find skeletal remains in the grim search for a missing 2 year old boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a missing child have discovered skeletal remains in Donabate, north County Dublin.Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte now joins Kieran from the scene to give the latest updates.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports prosecutors say they'll ask the Supreme Court to restore the conviction in Etan Patz missing child case.

Send us a textSometimes on this podcast, or in true crime in general, there's discussion over so-called “black widows,” or women who have had multiple husbands die mysteriously, with the implication that they were responsible for those deaths. But that's not why we're here today. Today, we're going to talk about a bluebeard – yes, a man rather similar to a black widow, whose wives or partners mysteriously died. Support the show

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Dr. Joe Mooney is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at UCD and Peadar Tóibín, TD, Leader of Aontú

Donabate in Co Dublin is the centre of a garda search today into the whereabouts of a missing child who is now presumed dead. We go live to the investigation site. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Conor Feehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textOver 40 years ago, on July 15th, 1984, in the rugged wilderness of the Madison Range in Montana, 22-year-old Kari Swenson went missing. Kari was a recent Montana State University graduate and rising star in the world of biathlon, a sport that combines cross country skiing and rifle shooting. One sunny morning in July, Kari went for a run on a scenic forest trail. She was actually hoping to see a grizzly bear during her run, as it was an animal she'd always wanted to see. But instead of a bear, she encountered two men. Sources: 1) https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/100/newsmakers/mountain-men-kidnap-murder-captured-world-s-attention/article_b7b40ff8-c53e-11e0-b014-001cc4c03286.html 2) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/aug/24/mountain-man-freed-32-years-after-kidnapping-athlete-to-be-sons-bride3) https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28086785/30-30-podcast-how-gender-politics-tragedy-changed-kari-swenson-biathlon-generation4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kari_Swenson Support the show

On June 27, 2000, Magi Bish drove her 16-year-old daughter, Molly Bish, to her summer lifeguarding job at Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts. Molly, the youngest in a close-knit family with her parents Magi and John, sister Heather, and brother John Jr., had started her new job eight days prior. A bright, athletic, and social teen, Molly had just been to her first prom, was on the honor roll, and played multiple sports. Her parents had relocated to Warren from Detroit, believing it was a safe place to raise a family. The day before Molly vanished, Magi noticed a mustached man in a white sedan staring at Molly in the pond's parking lot. Though he didn’t act overtly threatening, Magi felt uneasy enough to wait until he left. On June 27, she didn’t see him and felt reassured. As Molly got out of the car, she said to he mom, “I love you, Mom.” And that was the last time Magi ever saw her daughter alive. If you have a case you’d like Catherine Townsend to look into, you can reach out to the Hell and Gone Murder Line at 678-744-6145. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TW: Child sexual abuse. Danielle Bell went missing on September 28, 2001, from Cantonment, FL. Foul play is suspected. In this episode, we speak with Bonnie Bell, Danielle's sister, who has been advocating for her missing sister for years. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Danielle, please get in touch with FDLE or the Escambia County Sheriff's Office at 850-436-9620.Bonnie Bell can be found....Facebook: facebook.com/missingdaniellebell/Instagram: @DaniellebellsisterTikTok: @missingchilddaniellebellThis episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization featuring Danielle Bell and running an awareness campaign about her disappearance for June 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.orgFacebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolvedInstagram @padmissingandunsolvedTwitter @paradisedark239TikTok @padmissigandunsolvedIf you see something, say something!!Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

When Christine Collins' son vanished in 1928, it sparked a twisted chain of lies, corruption, and murder that would expose one of the darkest chapters in California's history.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: A woman begins receiving strange text messages shortly after her husband dies. Could they be from him? (“My Husband Wanted Me To Find Love Again From The Other Side”) *** The Coast Guard sees something completely unexpected when on the lookout for seafaring drug smugglers. (“Underwater UFOs”) *** A group of friends see a shadow in the backyard – but there is no one there to cast it. (“The Haunting Experience of Cedar Hill, Texas”) *** Could a young, sick little girl's birth defect actually have been caused by a dark, supernatural entity? (“Melissa's Darkness Follows Me”) *** Judging a stranger's appearance creates torment for the rest of a girl's life. (“The Curse of the Magic Dreamcatcher”) *** Footsteps in the dark, things moved without explanation, pets acting strange, and now it's invading her dreams – and nightmares. It's all happening to one girl and it won't stop. (“I Wish It Would Stop!”) *** Black-Eyed Kid encounters typically happen with the child trying to gain entry into the home and begging for you to let them in. But what happens if you discover there is already one in your home? (“Struggles With Sleep Paralysis”) *** A family experiences scary creatures in the dark, and strange lights in the sky. (“Arizona Night Creatures”) *** A series of strange and terrifying events haunt a family over several years. (“The Ghost That Didn't Like Her Husband”) *** On March 9, 1929, the perfect murder occurred in New York City. To this day, it has never been solved, despite literally dozens of theories – not about the identity of the killer, but as to how the victim was actually killed. (The Locked Room Murder: The Unsolved Case of Isidor Fink) *** Our whole world and our universe, might be a virtual reality matrix , programmed by the super-computer of a civilization of beings more advanced than we can possibly imagine. (“Do We Live In A Computer Simulation Created By An Advanced Alien Civilization?”) *** A colorful clown nicknack terrorizes a young girl. (“Fear of a Clown”) *** “One of the most bizarre incidents in the history of L.A. law enforcement uncovers a link to one of the most heinous crimes in history.” (“The Disappearance of Walter Collins: The Real-Life Story of ‘Changeling'”) *** PLUS: “The Cursed Skull” *** “These Shoes Were Made For Walking” *** “Divorce Precognition” *** “Boy In The Sailor Suit” *** “A Demon of a Party” *** “Window Watcher”SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Disappearance of Walter Collins: The Real-Life Story of ‘Changeling'” by Troy Taylor:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pz8bmxcb“Do We Live In A Computer Simulation Created By An Advanced Alien Civilization?” by A. Sutherland for MessageToEagle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hn5ftdw2“Fear of a Clown” was submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Chamille“The Locked Room Murder: The Unsolved Case of Isidor Fink” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p2p8hv8“My Husband Wanted Me To Find Love Again From The Other Side”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2y6uekm5“Underwater UFOs”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ykvy87cm“The Haunting Experience of Cedar Hill, Texas”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hbncjch“Melissa's Darkness Follows Me”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3685h9c7“The Curse of the Magic Dreamcatcher”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hpbvd9a“I Wish It Would Stop!”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/s3tm3fas“Struggles With Sleep Paralysis”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9jkjhm“Arizona Night Creatures”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3baehpax“The 3AM Albino In My Yard”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u867xnky“The Ghost That Didn't Like Her Husband”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/davmhtja“The Cursed Skull” submitted anonymously“These Shoes Were Made For Walking” by G. Michael Vasey from the book “My Haunted Life 3”: https://amzn.to/2T8rdRs“Divorce Precognition” submitted anonymously“Boy In The Sailor Suit” by Alan“A Demon of a Party” submitted by Kate“Window Watcher” submitted anonymously=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: January 27, 2019EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/WalterCollinsChangeling