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Open the crime files with us. Each episode follows the crime investigation from the first call to the trial — how investigators build a murder case, where a police investigation goes cold, and what justice looks like when it arrives late, or never arrives at all. Some episodes hunt a serial killer who hid in plain sight. Others reconstruct a family murder that tore a town apart, or a murder mystery that turned neighbors against each other.

And then there are the missing: a missing person report filed too late; missing persons whose trails went cold within days; a missing woman last seen leaving work; a missing girl whose face was on every screen in the country; a missing man found dead years after he vanished; the missing and murdered whose names deserve to be remembered. We tell every crime story with respect for the victim, for the families, and for those who survived.

From the infamous case the whole world watched to the unsolved case you have never heard of, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime, our true crime reports bring you real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries — one true crime case at a time, straight from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. Because if a killer is still out there, the story is not over.

Every true crime story in our archive begins with a question no one could answer: an unsolved murder, a cold case reopened decades later, a mysterious death the coroner couldn't explain, a disappearance that never made sense.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved.]]>enTrue Crime© 2026 OBOMEDIA Creatorshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f04c862033bfe5eb3334707cd8e18e3e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-obsession--7134593Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:48:28 +0000Creator at ObomediaCreator at Obomediacreators@obomedia.comCrime Obsession — true crime stories for listeners who can't let go of a case. A true crime podcast by OBOMEDIA, built on real events. Open the crime files with us. Each episode follows the crime investigation from the first call to the trial — how...
Open the crime files with us. Each episode follows the crime investigation from the first call to the trial — how investigators build a murder case, where a police investigation goes cold, and what justice looks like when it arrives late, or never arrives at all. Some episodes hunt a serial killer who hid in plain sight. Others reconstruct a family murder that tore a town apart, or a murder mystery that turned neighbors against each other.

And then there are the missing: a missing person report filed too late; missing persons whose trails went cold within days; a missing woman last seen leaving work; a missing girl whose face was on every screen in the country; a missing man found dead years after he vanished; the missing and murdered whose names deserve to be remembered. We tell every crime story with respect for the victim, for the families, and for those who survived.

From the infamous case the whole world watched to the unsolved case you have never heard of, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime, our true crime reports bring you real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries — one true crime case at a time, straight from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. Because if a killer is still out there, the story is not over.

Every true crime story in our archive begins with a question no one could answer: an unsolved murder, a cold case reopened decades later, a mysterious death the coroner couldn't explain, a disappearance that never made sense.

New episodes every week. Listen ad-free and unlock premium episodes: 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

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Firefighters discovered a dismembered human body in a child's inflatable pool, so badly burned that age and sex were impossible to determine. This horrific scene was just the beginning of a chilling investigation into a young woman's disappearance. What led to such a brutal end, and who was the victim found near Grapevine Lake?

In this episode, we delve into the last hours of Jacqueline "Jackie" Vandagriff, a 24-year-old university student who vanished after a night out. We explore the disturbing pattern of behavior of the man she met, and how a seemingly ordinary decision led to an unimaginable crime.

Case: Jacqueline Vandagriff
Date: September 14, 2016
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Victim: Jacqueline Vandagriff
Perpetrator: Charles Dean Bryant

- On September 14, 2016, firefighters found a dismembered body in a child's blue inflatable pool near Grapevine Lake.
- The victim was identified as 24-year-old Jacqueline Vandagriff, a junior at Texas Woman's University.
- Jackie was last seen on September 13, 2016, at 9:45 PM, after meeting a man at Fry Street Public House.
- The man, Charles Dean Bryant, had three prior arrests for stalking and harassment against a different young woman.
- A protective order against Bryant was active three days before he met Jackie.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Firefighters discovered a dismembered human body in a child's inflatable pool, so badly burned that age and sex were impossible to determine. This horrific scene was just the beginning of a chilling investigation into a young woman's disappearance. What led to such a brutal end, and who was the victim found near Grapevine Lake?

In this episode, we delve into the last hours of Jacqueline "Jackie" Vandagriff, a 24-year-old university student who vanished after a night out. We explore the disturbing pattern of behavior of the man she met, and how a seemingly ordinary decision led to an unimaginable crime.

Case: Jacqueline Vandagriff
Date: September 14, 2016
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Victim: Jacqueline Vandagriff
Perpetrator: Charles Dean Bryant

- On September 14, 2016, firefighters found a dismembered body in a child's blue inflatable pool near Grapevine Lake.
- The victim was identified as 24-year-old Jacqueline Vandagriff, a junior at Texas Woman's University.
- Jackie was last seen on September 13, 2016, at 9:45 PM, after meeting a man at Fry Street Public House.
- The man, Charles Dean Bryant, had three prior arrests for stalking and harassment against a different young woman.
- A protective order against Bryant was active three days before he met Jackie.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A 21-year-old woman drove into the Hollywood Hills for a promising audition, only for her phone to go silent at 5:32 PM. More than two decades later, she is still missing, and the man investigators believe is responsible had been arrested, convicted, and released for using the same method on other women. How did a system with every opportunity to stop him fail repeatedly until it was too late?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Christine Louise Johnson, known as Christy, who vanished after a man claiming to be a casting agent promised her an audition for a James Bond film. We explore the details of her life, her aspirations in Los Angeles, and the chilling circumstances surrounding her last known movements. What went wrong when all the signs were there?

Case: Christine Louise Johnson
Date: February 15, 2003
Location: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
Witness: Douglas Kirkland
Occupation: Makeup artist, production assistant

- Christy Johnson was 21 years old when she disappeared.
- Her phone's last signal was registered at 5:32 PM in Laurel Canyon, not Beverly Hills where her meeting was scheduled.
- The man believed responsible had been arrested and convicted for using the same method on women for over a decade.
- He was released from prison 26 days before Christy Johnson disappeared.
- Christy had a documented production assistant credit on the Sandra Bullock film "Murder by Numbers."

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717737Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:32:22 +0000Creator at ObomediaGirl Vanishes After Stranger Promises Her a Bond Girl Audition A 21-year-old woman drove into the Hollywood Hills for a promising audition, only for her phone to go silent at 5:32 PM. More than two decades later, she is still missing, and the man...
A 21-year-old woman drove into the Hollywood Hills for a promising audition, only for her phone to go silent at 5:32 PM. More than two decades later, she is still missing, and the man investigators believe is responsible had been arrested, convicted, and released for using the same method on other women. How did a system with every opportunity to stop him fail repeatedly until it was too late?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Christine Louise Johnson, known as Christy, who vanished after a man claiming to be a casting agent promised her an audition for a James Bond film. We explore the details of her life, her aspirations in Los Angeles, and the chilling circumstances surrounding her last known movements. What went wrong when all the signs were there?

Case: Christine Louise Johnson
Date: February 15, 2003
Location: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
Witness: Douglas Kirkland
Occupation: Makeup artist, production assistant

- Christy Johnson was 21 years old when she disappeared.
- Her phone's last signal was registered at 5:32 PM in Laurel Canyon, not Beverly Hills where her meeting was scheduled.
- The man believed responsible had been arrested and convicted for using the same method on women for over a decade.
- He was released from prison 26 days before Christy Johnson disappeared.
- Christy had a documented production assistant credit on the Sandra Bullock film "Murder by Numbers."

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman takes a selfie with her mother before a run, the last image of her alive. Hours later, her father finds her body face down in a park, just fifteen feet from her usual trail. What happened in those hours, and how did a city's system fail her?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic story of Karina Vrono, a 30-year-old speech pathologist whose life was cut short in Spring Creek Park. We explore the details of her disappearance and the harrowing discovery made by her father, exposing a critical gap in the criminal justice system.

Case: Karina Vrono
Location: Spring Creek Park, East New York, Brooklyn
Date: August 2, 2016
Victim: Karina Vrono, 30 years old
Cause of Death: Manual strangulation

- Karina Vrono was last seen alive taking a selfie with her mother at their East New York home.
- Her father, Phil Vrono, a retired New York City firefighter, found her body at approximately 10:30 PM.
- She was found face down in the grass of Spring Creek Park, fifteen feet from the trail.
- Karina Vrono held a master's degree from St. John's University and worked as a speech pathologist in Manhattan.
- The medical examiner's findings indicated manual strangulation, with the physical outline of a hand on her neck.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717732Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:32:17 +0000Creator at ObomediaFather Finds His Daughter's Body After She Goes for a Run A woman takes a selfie with her mother before a run, the last image of her alive. Hours later, her father finds her body face down in a park, just fifteen feet from her usual trail. What...
A woman takes a selfie with her mother before a run, the last image of her alive. Hours later, her father finds her body face down in a park, just fifteen feet from her usual trail. What happened in those hours, and how did a city's system fail her?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic story of Karina Vrono, a 30-year-old speech pathologist whose life was cut short in Spring Creek Park. We explore the details of her disappearance and the harrowing discovery made by her father, exposing a critical gap in the criminal justice system.

Case: Karina Vrono
Location: Spring Creek Park, East New York, Brooklyn
Date: August 2, 2016
Victim: Karina Vrono, 30 years old
Cause of Death: Manual strangulation

- Karina Vrono was last seen alive taking a selfie with her mother at their East New York home.
- Her father, Phil Vrono, a retired New York City firefighter, found her body at approximately 10:30 PM.
- She was found face down in the grass of Spring Creek Park, fifteen feet from the trail.
- Karina Vrono held a master's degree from St. John's University and worked as a speech pathologist in Manhattan.
- The medical examiner's findings indicated manual strangulation, with the physical outline of a hand on her neck.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A thirteen-year-old boy texted his friend that he'd see him at six-thirty the next morning. He never made it. The last person known to be with him was his own father, who waited hours before telling anyone the boy was gone — and who never called the police himself. Why would a parent leave a bowl of cereal on the table and a cartoon playing on the television?

In this episode, we examine the disappearance and murder of Dylan Redwine in Bayfield, Colorado. We trace the frown emoji he sent from the airport, the scent trail that pointed away from a runaway story, the blood and compromising photographs found inside the house, and the judge's words from the bench that revealed what had never been public. When a case takes nearly nine years to reach a verdict, what does justice cost the family left waiting?

Victim: Dylan Redwine
Age: 13 years old
Date: November 19, 2012
Location: Bayfield, Colorado
Perpetrator: Mark Redwine (father)
Outcome: Convicted of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death; 48 years

- Dylan Redwine, 13, vanished during a court-ordered visit to his father Mark's home in Bayfield, Colorado, in November 2012, after texting a friend plans for the next morning.
- Mark said he left for work and returned to find Dylan gone, but he waited hours and never contacted police directly; scent dogs followed Dylan's trail away from the house before losing it.
- Six months later, as the snow melted near Middle Mountain Road, Dylan's sneakers and remains were found; forensics showed blunt and sharp force injuries.
- Blood, DNA, and compromising photographs Dylan had found connected the interior of Mark's home and vehicle to the killing.
- Mark was convicted of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death and sentenced to 48 years; at sentencing the judge stated Mark had killed Dylan in the living room, cleaned the scene, and concealed the body.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717724Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:32:13 +0000Creator at ObomediaFather Kills His 13-Year-Old Son and Hides the Body A thirteen-year-old boy texted his friend that he'd see him at six-thirty the next morning. He never made it. The last person known to be with him was his own father, who waited hours before...
A thirteen-year-old boy texted his friend that he'd see him at six-thirty the next morning. He never made it. The last person known to be with him was his own father, who waited hours before telling anyone the boy was gone — and who never called the police himself. Why would a parent leave a bowl of cereal on the table and a cartoon playing on the television?

In this episode, we examine the disappearance and murder of Dylan Redwine in Bayfield, Colorado. We trace the frown emoji he sent from the airport, the scent trail that pointed away from a runaway story, the blood and compromising photographs found inside the house, and the judge's words from the bench that revealed what had never been public. When a case takes nearly nine years to reach a verdict, what does justice cost the family left waiting?

Victim: Dylan Redwine
Age: 13 years old
Date: November 19, 2012
Location: Bayfield, Colorado
Perpetrator: Mark Redwine (father)
Outcome: Convicted of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death; 48 years

- Dylan Redwine, 13, vanished during a court-ordered visit to his father Mark's home in Bayfield, Colorado, in November 2012, after texting a friend plans for the next morning.
- Mark said he left for work and returned to find Dylan gone, but he waited hours and never contacted police directly; scent dogs followed Dylan's trail away from the house before losing it.
- Six months later, as the snow melted near Middle Mountain Road, Dylan's sneakers and remains were found; forensics showed blunt and sharp force injuries.
- Blood, DNA, and compromising photographs Dylan had found connected the interior of Mark's home and vehicle to the killing.
- Mark was convicted of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death and sentenced to 48 years; at sentencing the judge stated Mark had killed Dylan in the living room, cleaned the scene, and concealed the body.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happened in the moments between Liberty Squire leaving her friends and the mysterious car that waited nearby? On a cold January night in Hull, England, Libby, a promising philosophy student, vanished without a trace, leaving behind a haunting mystery that would perplex investigators for months. As the clock ticked, a car lingered just steps away, its driver watching her every move. What secrets did that night hold?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Libby Squire, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the frantic search that followed. We analyze the crucial moments captured on CCTV, the unanswered questions that linger, and the impact of her loss on those who knew her best. What truly happened in those critical minutes?

Person: Libby Squire
Date: January 31, 2019
Location: Hull, England
Topic: Disappearance
Case: Libby Squire's case
Event: Night out with friends.

- Libby was last seen on CCTV at 23:37 on January 31, 2019.
- She was turned away from a club for being visibly intoxicated.
- A taxi was arranged by her friends to take her home.
- The taxi driver reported reaching Wellesley Avenue, but Libby never made it inside.
- Investigators reviewed thousands of hours of footage in the search for answers.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717722Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:32:10 +0000Creator at ObomediaStranger's Car Waits Twenty Minutes Then Vanishes With Libby What happened in the moments between Liberty Squire leaving her friends and the mysterious car that waited nearby? On a cold January night in Hull, England, Libby, a promising philosophy...
What happened in the moments between Liberty Squire leaving her friends and the mysterious car that waited nearby? On a cold January night in Hull, England, Libby, a promising philosophy student, vanished without a trace, leaving behind a haunting mystery that would perplex investigators for months. As the clock ticked, a car lingered just steps away, its driver watching her every move. What secrets did that night hold?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Libby Squire, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the frantic search that followed. We analyze the crucial moments captured on CCTV, the unanswered questions that linger, and the impact of her loss on those who knew her best. What truly happened in those critical minutes?

Person: Libby Squire
Date: January 31, 2019
Location: Hull, England
Topic: Disappearance
Case: Libby Squire's case
Event: Night out with friends.

- Libby was last seen on CCTV at 23:37 on January 31, 2019.
- She was turned away from a club for being visibly intoxicated.
- A taxi was arranged by her friends to take her home.
- The taxi driver reported reaching Wellesley Avenue, but Libby never made it inside.
- Investigators reviewed thousands of hours of footage in the search for answers.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a shocking turn of events, a seemingly ordinary evening spiraled into a nightmare when Jim Melgar was found brutally murdered in his own home. With over thirty stab wounds and bound in a closet, the chilling details raise the question: how could this happen to a man who lived a quiet life? What did his wife, Sandra, experience that night, and why does she remember nothing?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Jim and Sandra Melgar, exploring the events leading up to Jim's tragic death. We examine the evidence, the couple's close relationship, and the mysteries that surround Sandra's account of that fateful night. What really happened behind closed doors?

Key Data:
Person: Jim Melgar
Date: December 22, 2012
Location: Northwest Houston, Texas
Event: Murder
Cause of Death: Stabbed more than thirty times, blunt force trauma
Status: Sandra Melgar found bound in the closet

- Jim Melgar was found dead with over thirty stab wounds and significant blunt force trauma.
- His body was discovered locked inside a closet, while his wife Sandra was found bound next to him.
- Sandra Melgar claimed to remember nothing of the events that transpired that night.
- The couple had been preparing for a family gathering the next day, discussing retirement plans.
- Jim was five months away from retirement and had a close relationship with his wife and daughter.

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In a shocking turn of events, a seemingly ordinary evening spiraled into a nightmare when Jim Melgar was found brutally murdered in his own home. With over thirty stab wounds and bound in a closet, the chilling details raise the question: how could this happen to a man who lived a quiet life? What did his wife, Sandra, experience that night, and why does she remember nothing?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Jim and Sandra Melgar, exploring the events leading up to Jim's tragic death. We examine the evidence, the couple's close relationship, and the mysteries that surround Sandra's account of that fateful night. What really happened behind closed doors?

Key Data:
Person: Jim Melgar
Date: December 22, 2012
Location: Northwest Houston, Texas
Event: Murder
Cause of Death: Stabbed more than thirty times, blunt force trauma
Status: Sandra Melgar found bound in the closet

- Jim Melgar was found dead with over thirty stab wounds and significant blunt force trauma.
- His body was discovered locked inside a closet, while his wife Sandra was found bound next to him.
- Sandra Melgar claimed to remember nothing of the events that transpired that night.
- The couple had been preparing for a family gathering the next day, discussing retirement plans.
- Jim was five months away from retirement and had a close relationship with his wife and daughter.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On March 14, 2015, a woman was discovered dead in a garage, her fingers clutching a handwritten note. The scene was chilling, with warnings urging caution to anyone who approached. As the investigation unfolded, the surviving sister was charged with murder, raising questions about the true nature of their relationship and the events that led to that fateful day. What really happened behind closed doors?

In this episode, we delve into the complex dynamics between two sisters, Wendy and Jill Blackstone. We explore Wendy's struggles with deafness and blindness, Jill's role as her caregiver, and the financial pressures that may have driven them to tragedy. Was it an act of mercy or something far more sinister?

Date: March 14, 2015
Location: Studio City, California
Person: Wendy Blackstone, Jill Blackstone
Topic: Murder, Caregiving, Financial Strain
Event: Death by carbon monoxide poisoning.

- Wendy Blackstone was found dead in a garage, with a note suggesting suicide.
- Jill Blackstone was charged with her sister's murder after being discovered semi-conscious upstairs.
- Jill owed over $100,000 to Wendy, creating a complex financial dynamic.
- Jill had declared bankruptcy with debts totaling approximately $1.4 million.
- Wendy was pronounced dead at the scene due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On March 14, 2015, a woman was discovered dead in a garage, her fingers clutching a handwritten note. The scene was chilling, with warnings urging caution to anyone who approached. As the investigation unfolded, the surviving sister was charged with murder, raising questions about the true nature of their relationship and the events that led to that fateful day. What really happened behind closed doors?

In this episode, we delve into the complex dynamics between two sisters, Wendy and Jill Blackstone. We explore Wendy's struggles with deafness and blindness, Jill's role as her caregiver, and the financial pressures that may have driven them to tragedy. Was it an act of mercy or something far more sinister?

Date: March 14, 2015
Location: Studio City, California
Person: Wendy Blackstone, Jill Blackstone
Topic: Murder, Caregiving, Financial Strain
Event: Death by carbon monoxide poisoning.

- Wendy Blackstone was found dead in a garage, with a note suggesting suicide.
- Jill Blackstone was charged with her sister's murder after being discovered semi-conscious upstairs.
- Jill owed over $100,000 to Wendy, creating a complex financial dynamic.
- Jill had declared bankruptcy with debts totaling approximately $1.4 million.
- Wendy was pronounced dead at the scene due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On August 12, 2019, Lindsey Burback left her home for a familiar walk, but she never returned. As the hours passed, her family’s hopes faded, revealing a chilling truth: a life that seemed ordinary was about to end in tragedy. What happened in those final moments, and how did a simple stroll lead to such a devastating outcome?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Lindsey Burback, a devoted mother and teaching assistant. We explore the timeline of her last known moments, the frantic search that ensued, and the shocking discovery that would change everything. What clues were overlooked, and how did the community rally in the face of horror?

Key Data:
Date: August 12, 2019
Location: Accrington, Lancashire, England
Victim: Lindsey Burback, age 47
Occupation: Teaching assistant
Event: Disappearance and subsequent discovery of her body

- Lindsey was last seen on CCTV walking toward a coppice near her home.
- She had dinner plans with her daughter that evening but never returned.
- The search for Lindsey began early on August 13, with police classifying her as a high-risk missing person.
- A red garment found near the coppice changed the search dynamics significantly.
- Lindsey's body was discovered in a blue wheeled bin at Atkinson Cemetery on August 17, 2019.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On August 12, 2019, Lindsey Burback left her home for a familiar walk, but she never returned. As the hours passed, her family’s hopes faded, revealing a chilling truth: a life that seemed ordinary was about to end in tragedy. What happened in those final moments, and how did a simple stroll lead to such a devastating outcome?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Lindsey Burback, a devoted mother and teaching assistant. We explore the timeline of her last known moments, the frantic search that ensued, and the shocking discovery that would change everything. What clues were overlooked, and how did the community rally in the face of horror?

Key Data:
Date: August 12, 2019
Location: Accrington, Lancashire, England
Victim: Lindsey Burback, age 47
Occupation: Teaching assistant
Event: Disappearance and subsequent discovery of her body

- Lindsey was last seen on CCTV walking toward a coppice near her home.
- She had dinner plans with her daughter that evening but never returned.
- The search for Lindsey began early on August 13, with police classifying her as a high-risk missing person.
- A red garment found near the coppice changed the search dynamics significantly.
- Lindsey's body was discovered in a blue wheeled bin at Atkinson Cemetery on August 17, 2019.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, a ten-year-old boy witnessed his father pull the trigger, resulting in a night of unimaginable horror. This is not just a story of a family tragedy; it reveals the hidden darkness behind a seemingly perfect facade. What drove a man to commit such an atrocity, and how did one child survive to carry the weight of this truth?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing details of the Kayla family tragedy, exploring the coercive control that led to a shocking act of violence. We examine the dynamics of Craig and Karen's marriage, the gradual tightening of control, and the pivotal moments that led to the fateful night. What happens when the person being controlled finally decides to leave, and what does it mean for those who survive?

Key Data:
Person: Craig Taylor
Person: Karen Taylor
Person: Lauren Kayla
Person: Emily Kayla
Person: Sean Kayla
Person: Dorothy White
Date: June 2008
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Event: Family shooting

- A ten-year-old boy witnessed his father shoot his entire family in one night.
- Craig Taylor had a career as Director of Public Utilities before the incident.
- Karen Taylor initiated divorce proceedings shortly before the shooting.
- The family included three children: Lauren (16), Emily (18), and Sean (10).
- Dorothy White, Karen's grandmother, was also a victim at 89 years old.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717716Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:31:54 +0000Creator at ObomediaSon Watches Father Shoot His Entire Family in One Night In a chilling turn of events, a ten-year-old boy witnessed his father pull the trigger, resulting in a night of unimaginable horror. This is not just a story of a family tragedy; it reveals...
In a chilling turn of events, a ten-year-old boy witnessed his father pull the trigger, resulting in a night of unimaginable horror. This is not just a story of a family tragedy; it reveals the hidden darkness behind a seemingly perfect facade. What drove a man to commit such an atrocity, and how did one child survive to carry the weight of this truth?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing details of the Kayla family tragedy, exploring the coercive control that led to a shocking act of violence. We examine the dynamics of Craig and Karen's marriage, the gradual tightening of control, and the pivotal moments that led to the fateful night. What happens when the person being controlled finally decides to leave, and what does it mean for those who survive?

Key Data:
Person: Craig Taylor
Person: Karen Taylor
Person: Lauren Kayla
Person: Emily Kayla
Person: Sean Kayla
Person: Dorothy White
Date: June 2008
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Event: Family shooting

- A ten-year-old boy witnessed his father shoot his entire family in one night.
- Craig Taylor had a career as Director of Public Utilities before the incident.
- Karen Taylor initiated divorce proceedings shortly before the shooting.
- The family included three children: Lauren (16), Emily (18), and Sean (10).
- Dorothy White, Karen's grandmother, was also a victim at 89 years old.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happens when a woman finally decides to leave a troubled marriage, only to face the ultimate betrayal? Just hours after filing for divorce, Linda Mags was brutally stabbed fifteen times by her husband, David. How did the warning signs go unnoticed, and what failed systems allowed this tragedy to unfold?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Linda Minahan Mags, exploring the red flags that surrounded her marriage and the chilling events that led to her untimely death. We examine the dynamics of her relationship with David, the signs of escalating tension, and the critical moments leading up to that fateful morning. What could have been done differently to prevent this tragedy?

Person: Linda Minahan Mags
Date: September 16, 2020
Location: Pontypool, Wales
Status: Gales
Event: Domestic violence
Topic: Marriage breakdown
Concept: Warning signs.

- Linda Mags was stabbed fifteen times by her husband on September 16, 2020.
- David Mags had a history of health issues, including epilepsy and severe anxiety.
- The couple maintained separate bank accounts and had a prenuptial agreement discussion before marriage.
- Linda expressed concerns to a friend about David's temper the night before her death.
- David changed his will five years prior, excluding Linda entirely.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717715Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:31:49 +0000Creator at ObomediaHusband Stabs Wife Hours After She Files for Divorce What happens when a woman finally decides to leave a troubled marriage, only to face the ultimate betrayal? Just hours after filing for divorce, Linda Mags was brutally stabbed fifteen times by...
What happens when a woman finally decides to leave a troubled marriage, only to face the ultimate betrayal? Just hours after filing for divorce, Linda Mags was brutally stabbed fifteen times by her husband, David. How did the warning signs go unnoticed, and what failed systems allowed this tragedy to unfold?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Linda Minahan Mags, exploring the red flags that surrounded her marriage and the chilling events that led to her untimely death. We examine the dynamics of her relationship with David, the signs of escalating tension, and the critical moments leading up to that fateful morning. What could have been done differently to prevent this tragedy?

Person: Linda Minahan Mags
Date: September 16, 2020
Location: Pontypool, Wales
Status: Gales
Event: Domestic violence
Topic: Marriage breakdown
Concept: Warning signs.

- Linda Mags was stabbed fifteen times by her husband on September 16, 2020.
- David Mags had a history of health issues, including epilepsy and severe anxiety.
- The couple maintained separate bank accounts and had a prenuptial agreement discussion before marriage.
- Linda expressed concerns to a friend about David's temper the night before her death.
- David changed his will five years prior, excluding Linda entirely.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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At two minutes past two in the afternoon, a 21-year-old college student and new mother made a routine call to confirm her work shift. Two hours later she was gone, and no trace of her body has ever been found. That phone call became the last confirmed proof she existed. What happened in the silence that followed?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Bethany Decker in Virginia. We examine the controlling boyfriend who moved in while her husband was deployed, the texts and ATM withdrawal that mapped the afternoon, the Facebook activity after she vanished, and the confession that came eleven years later. When the only account of a death belongs to the man who caused it, what is left unanswered?

Victim: Bethany Ann Decker
Age: 21 years old
Date: January 29, 2011
Location: Ashburn, Virginia
Perpetrator: Ronald Roldan
Outcome: Pleaded guilty to second-degree murder; effective 12.5 years

- Bethany Ann Decker, a 21-year-old college student and new mother, made a routine call to confirm her work schedule on January 29, 2011, then vanished.
- Her husband was deployed to Afghanistan, and a controlling boyfriend, Ronald Roldan, had moved into her apartment despite a friend's warnings.
- After her disappearance, her Facebook account showed activity Roldan denied generating — a denial the investigation disproved.
- Years later, Roldan confessed that he pushed her during an argument, she struck her head and died, and he disposed of her body in a waste compactor.
- He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2022 and received an effective sentence of 12.5 years; Bethany's remains were never recovered.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717713Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:31:45 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe chilling truth behind Bethany Decker's disappearance revealed. At two minutes past two in the afternoon, a 21-year-old college student and new mother made a routine call to confirm her work shift. Two hours later she was gone, and no trace of...
At two minutes past two in the afternoon, a 21-year-old college student and new mother made a routine call to confirm her work shift. Two hours later she was gone, and no trace of her body has ever been found. That phone call became the last confirmed proof she existed. What happened in the silence that followed?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Bethany Decker in Virginia. We examine the controlling boyfriend who moved in while her husband was deployed, the texts and ATM withdrawal that mapped the afternoon, the Facebook activity after she vanished, and the confession that came eleven years later. When the only account of a death belongs to the man who caused it, what is left unanswered?

Victim: Bethany Ann Decker
Age: 21 years old
Date: January 29, 2011
Location: Ashburn, Virginia
Perpetrator: Ronald Roldan
Outcome: Pleaded guilty to second-degree murder; effective 12.5 years

- Bethany Ann Decker, a 21-year-old college student and new mother, made a routine call to confirm her work schedule on January 29, 2011, then vanished.
- Her husband was deployed to Afghanistan, and a controlling boyfriend, Ronald Roldan, had moved into her apartment despite a friend's warnings.
- After her disappearance, her Facebook account showed activity Roldan denied generating — a denial the investigation disproved.
- Years later, Roldan confessed that he pushed her during an argument, she struck her head and died, and he disposed of her body in a waste compactor.
- He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2022 and received an effective sentence of 12.5 years; Bethany's remains were never recovered.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A nineteen-year-old student checked into a motel outside Iowa City with a man she had known for three years. She was seen entering. She was never seen leaving. For nearly three weeks, her body lay in a suitcase in the trunk of her own car, parked on a public street while people walked past it. How does a young woman disappear in plain sight?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Tong Sha in Iowa. We examine the reassuring texts sent in her name after she died, the suitcase bought the next day, the killer's flight to a country with no extradition treaty, and the diplomatic effort that finally brought a conviction. What does justice look like when it has to cross an ocean to arrive?

Victim: Tong Sha
Age: 19 years old
Date: September 7, 2014
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Perpetrator: Xiang Nan Lee
Outcome: Convicted in China; life imprisonment

- Tong Sha, a 19-year-old Chinese student at Iowa State, checked into a motel with a man she had known for three years and was never seen leaving.
- For about three weeks her body lay in a suitcase in the trunk of her own car, parked on a public street near apartments.
- After her death, reassuring texts were sent in her name to her roommates and parents to delay any alarm.
- The killer, Xiang Nan Lee, bought a suitcase the next day, then fled via Chicago and Los Angeles to China, where there is no extradition treaty.
- After a years-long diplomatic effort, Lee was arrested and prosecuted in China, pleading guilty to intentional homicide and receiving life imprisonment.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A nineteen-year-old student checked into a motel outside Iowa City with a man she had known for three years. She was seen entering. She was never seen leaving. For nearly three weeks, her body lay in a suitcase in the trunk of her own car, parked on a public street while people walked past it. How does a young woman disappear in plain sight?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Tong Sha in Iowa. We examine the reassuring texts sent in her name after she died, the suitcase bought the next day, the killer's flight to a country with no extradition treaty, and the diplomatic effort that finally brought a conviction. What does justice look like when it has to cross an ocean to arrive?

Victim: Tong Sha
Age: 19 years old
Date: September 7, 2014
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Perpetrator: Xiang Nan Lee
Outcome: Convicted in China; life imprisonment

- Tong Sha, a 19-year-old Chinese student at Iowa State, checked into a motel with a man she had known for three years and was never seen leaving.
- For about three weeks her body lay in a suitcase in the trunk of her own car, parked on a public street near apartments.
- After her death, reassuring texts were sent in her name to her roommates and parents to delay any alarm.
- The killer, Xiang Nan Lee, bought a suitcase the next day, then fled via Chicago and Los Angeles to China, where there is no extradition treaty.
- After a years-long diplomatic effort, Lee was arrested and prosecuted in China, pleading guilty to intentional homicide and receiving life imprisonment.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling twist of fate, a kind-hearted man named Diabi Khadas Chadar was brutally murdered in a convenience store, chosen at random by his attacker. With red duct tape over his eyes and mouth, and multiple stab wounds, this tragic story raises the haunting question: how can a life filled with kindness end so violently and without reason?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking details surrounding the murder of DK, a man who had built a life from nothing in America. We explore the events of that fateful night in Dalton, Georgia, where a seemingly ordinary shift turned into a nightmare. What led to this senseless act of violence against someone who brought joy to those around him?

Key Data:
Date: March 9, 2014
Location: Dalton, Georgia
Person: Diabi Khadas Chadar (DK)
Topic: Random murder, convenience store attack

- DK was 37 years old at the time of his death.
- He had been working at Cano's Express for only a few months.
- The attacker was captured on surveillance cameras wearing a white hoodie and latex gloves.
- DK fought back against the attacker, sustaining defensive injuries.
- The attacker stole at least 90 lottery tickets before fleeing the scene.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling twist of fate, a kind-hearted man named Diabi Khadas Chadar was brutally murdered in a convenience store, chosen at random by his attacker. With red duct tape over his eyes and mouth, and multiple stab wounds, this tragic story raises the haunting question: how can a life filled with kindness end so violently and without reason?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking details surrounding the murder of DK, a man who had built a life from nothing in America. We explore the events of that fateful night in Dalton, Georgia, where a seemingly ordinary shift turned into a nightmare. What led to this senseless act of violence against someone who brought joy to those around him?

Key Data:
Date: March 9, 2014
Location: Dalton, Georgia
Person: Diabi Khadas Chadar (DK)
Topic: Random murder, convenience store attack

- DK was 37 years old at the time of his death.
- He had been working at Cano's Express for only a few months.
- The attacker was captured on surveillance cameras wearing a white hoodie and latex gloves.
- DK fought back against the attacker, sustaining defensive injuries.
- The attacker stole at least 90 lottery tickets before fleeing the scene.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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At twelve minutes past midnight, Eurydice Dixon sent a simple text to her boyfriend, believing she was safe. Just moments later, she would become a victim of a chilling crime, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. What happened in those final moments that turned an ordinary night into a tragedy?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Eurydice Dixon, a young comedian whose life was cut short after a night of laughter and performance. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the chilling details of her last moments, and the impact of her tragic death on the community. What does this case reveal about safety, accountability, and the darkness that can lurk in familiar places?

Key Data:
Person: Eurydice Dixon
Date: June 13, 2018
Location: Princes Park, Melbourne, Australia
Age: 22
Perpetrator: James Todd, 19 years old
Cause of Death: Asphyxia from compression of the neck, blunt force trauma, sexual assault

- Eurydice sent a text to her boyfriend at 12:12 AM, stating she was almost home safe.
- She was followed for over thirty minutes by James Todd before her death.
- The medical examiner confirmed Eurydice was sober and fought back during the attack.
- Todd searched online for news coverage of the crime shortly after it occurred.
- Eurydice was known for her stand-up comedy performances at the Highlander Bar in Melbourne.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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At twelve minutes past midnight, Eurydice Dixon sent a simple text to her boyfriend, believing she was safe. Just moments later, she would become a victim of a chilling crime, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. What happened in those final moments that turned an ordinary night into a tragedy?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Eurydice Dixon, a young comedian whose life was cut short after a night of laughter and performance. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the chilling details of her last moments, and the impact of her tragic death on the community. What does this case reveal about safety, accountability, and the darkness that can lurk in familiar places?

Key Data:
Person: Eurydice Dixon
Date: June 13, 2018
Location: Princes Park, Melbourne, Australia
Age: 22
Perpetrator: James Todd, 19 years old
Cause of Death: Asphyxia from compression of the neck, blunt force trauma, sexual assault

- Eurydice sent a text to her boyfriend at 12:12 AM, stating she was almost home safe.
- She was followed for over thirty minutes by James Todd before her death.
- The medical examiner confirmed Eurydice was sober and fought back during the attack.
- Todd searched online for news coverage of the crime shortly after it occurred.
- Eurydice was known for her stand-up comedy performances at the Highlander Bar in Melbourne.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A passerby found a car wedged against an embankment on a quiet country lane and, beside it, the body of a thirty-year-old man known to everyone as gentle and trusting. He had driven two young women down that dark road believing he was doing what he always did — helping. The texts they'd sent each other didn't last long on their phones, but they lasted long enough. What was waiting for him at the end of that lane?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Michael Kerr in Kent, England. We examine the man who gave rides for the cost of fuel, the £20 arrangement that drew him in, the wound deliberately repositioned to reach his heart, and the deleted messages that destroyed a self-defense claim. How does a man's generosity become the weapon used against him?

Victim: Michael Kerr
Age: 30 years old
Date: April 10, 2013
Location: Capel-le-Ferne, Kent, England
Perpetrators: Alicia Davis (22) and Charlotte Coulson (21)
Outcome: Both convicted of murder; life

- Michael Kerr, a gentle 30-year-old who gave people lifts home for the cost of fuel, was found stabbed beside his car on a rural Kent road on April 10, 2013.
- He had 21 wounds, including one stab deliberately repositioned to pierce his heart.
- Alicia Davis and Charlotte Coulson lured him there around a £20 arrangement to buy alcohol; he believed the relationship was genuine.
- Davis claimed self-defense and Coulson claimed she was asleep, but deleted texts — "start now," "shut up and hurry let's party" — exposed coordination.
- Both were convicted of murder; the judge said they took "perverse pleasure" in watching him die, sentencing them to life.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A passerby found a car wedged against an embankment on a quiet country lane and, beside it, the body of a thirty-year-old man known to everyone as gentle and trusting. He had driven two young women down that dark road believing he was doing what he always did — helping. The texts they'd sent each other didn't last long on their phones, but they lasted long enough. What was waiting for him at the end of that lane?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Michael Kerr in Kent, England. We examine the man who gave rides for the cost of fuel, the £20 arrangement that drew him in, the wound deliberately repositioned to reach his heart, and the deleted messages that destroyed a self-defense claim. How does a man's generosity become the weapon used against him?

Victim: Michael Kerr
Age: 30 years old
Date: April 10, 2013
Location: Capel-le-Ferne, Kent, England
Perpetrators: Alicia Davis (22) and Charlotte Coulson (21)
Outcome: Both convicted of murder; life

- Michael Kerr, a gentle 30-year-old who gave people lifts home for the cost of fuel, was found stabbed beside his car on a rural Kent road on April 10, 2013.
- He had 21 wounds, including one stab deliberately repositioned to pierce his heart.
- Alicia Davis and Charlotte Coulson lured him there around a £20 arrangement to buy alcohol; he believed the relationship was genuine.
- Davis claimed self-defense and Coulson claimed she was asleep, but deleted texts — "start now," "shut up and hurry let's party" — exposed coordination.
- Both were convicted of murder; the judge said they took "perverse pleasure" in watching him die, sentencing them to life.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of April 16, 2016, a fisherman heard screams near Lake Worth, Texas, but by the time police arrived, the water was eerily still. A 28-year-old mother of four was missing, her car idling in her parents' driveway, with her phone and keys left behind. What led Elizabeth Poulet Ariano to this tragic fate, and how did she end up at the bottom of a lake with a heavy rock tied around her neck?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Elizabeth Poulet Ariano, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the dark secrets of her marriage. We examine the timeline of her last night, the controlling behavior of her estranged husband, and the shocking discoveries that emerged during the investigation. What really happened to Elizabeth, and who was responsible for her tragic end?

Date: April 16, 2016
Location: Lake Worth, Texas
Victim: Elizabeth Poulet Ariano
Key Event: Fisherman hears screams, police find no one
Suspect: Rudy Ariano, estranged husband
Details: Elizabeth's car found running, phone on passenger seat, keys in ignition

- Elizabeth was last seen leaving a happy hour with coworkers before her disappearance.
- Her estranged husband, Rudy, tracked her movements that night.
- A security camera captured a white pickup truck, matching Rudy's vehicle, heading toward Lake Worth.
- A 911 call reported screams coming from the bridge shortly after the truck was seen.
- Elizabeth's body was discovered with a rock tied around her neck, raising questions about the circumstances of her death.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717706Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:31:25 +0000Creator at ObomediaMother's Car Is Running But She Has Vanished In the early hours of April 16, 2016, a fisherman heard screams near Lake Worth, Texas, but by the time police arrived, the water was eerily still. A 28-year-old mother of four was missing, her car...
In the early hours of April 16, 2016, a fisherman heard screams near Lake Worth, Texas, but by the time police arrived, the water was eerily still. A 28-year-old mother of four was missing, her car idling in her parents' driveway, with her phone and keys left behind. What led Elizabeth Poulet Ariano to this tragic fate, and how did she end up at the bottom of a lake with a heavy rock tied around her neck?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Elizabeth Poulet Ariano, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the dark secrets of her marriage. We examine the timeline of her last night, the controlling behavior of her estranged husband, and the shocking discoveries that emerged during the investigation. What really happened to Elizabeth, and who was responsible for her tragic end?

Date: April 16, 2016
Location: Lake Worth, Texas
Victim: Elizabeth Poulet Ariano
Key Event: Fisherman hears screams, police find no one
Suspect: Rudy Ariano, estranged husband
Details: Elizabeth's car found running, phone on passenger seat, keys in ignition

- Elizabeth was last seen leaving a happy hour with coworkers before her disappearance.
- Her estranged husband, Rudy, tracked her movements that night.
- A security camera captured a white pickup truck, matching Rudy's vehicle, heading toward Lake Worth.
- A 911 call reported screams coming from the bridge shortly after the truck was seen.
- Elizabeth's body was discovered with a rock tied around her neck, raising questions about the circumstances of her death.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the quiet town of Laurel, Montana, a beloved community member vanished without a trace, leaving behind an abandoned car with chilling clues inside. Laurie Bray, known for her warmth and kindness, was last seen after her shift at a local casino, but what happened next reveals a shocking connection to a man she had never met. How did her life take such a dark turn, and what secrets lay hidden in the shadows?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Laurie Bray and the investigation that followed. We explore the digital breadcrumbs and forensic evidence that uncovered a disturbing truth about her last moments. What led to the shocking discovery of her body, and how did a seemingly random individual become entwined in her tragic fate?

Key Data:
Date: October 1, 2019
Location: Laurel, Montana
Person: Laurie Bray, 57 years old
Topic: Disappearance, criminal investigation
Case: Death of Laurie Bray

- Laurie Bray's car was found abandoned with her purse and phone inside, receiving incoming calls.
- The last confirmed signal from her phone was at Cedar Ridge Casino before midnight on September 30, 2019.
- Phone records showed no prior connection between Laurie and the man charged with her murder, Diego Hernandez.
- Investigators found blood in the back seat of her car, indicating a violent struggle.
- Her body was discovered in a wooded area east of Laurel, traced through phone location data.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the quiet town of Laurel, Montana, a beloved community member vanished without a trace, leaving behind an abandoned car with chilling clues inside. Laurie Bray, known for her warmth and kindness, was last seen after her shift at a local casino, but what happened next reveals a shocking connection to a man she had never met. How did her life take such a dark turn, and what secrets lay hidden in the shadows?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Laurie Bray and the investigation that followed. We explore the digital breadcrumbs and forensic evidence that uncovered a disturbing truth about her last moments. What led to the shocking discovery of her body, and how did a seemingly random individual become entwined in her tragic fate?

Key Data:
Date: October 1, 2019
Location: Laurel, Montana
Person: Laurie Bray, 57 years old
Topic: Disappearance, criminal investigation
Case: Death of Laurie Bray

- Laurie Bray's car was found abandoned with her purse and phone inside, receiving incoming calls.
- The last confirmed signal from her phone was at Cedar Ridge Casino before midnight on September 30, 2019.
- Phone records showed no prior connection between Laurie and the man charged with her murder, Diego Hernandez.
- Investigators found blood in the back seat of her car, indicating a violent struggle.
- Her body was discovered in a wooded area east of Laurel, traced through phone location data.

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Just before six in the morning, a neighbor heard a single gunshot and saw a young man collapse on the sidewalk. He had no wallet, no phone, no keys — only earbuds, an old MP3 player, and a wooden rosary. He was an expectant father walking home before dawn. Why shoot a man who had nothing worth taking?

In this episode, we analyze the killing of Nathan Trapezano in Indianapolis. We examine the ballistics that tied the shooting to a stolen-weapons burglary, the footage of a shooter and a lookout, the cousin who identified the suspect, and the question the conviction never answered. What drives a sixteen-year-old to fire at a stranger who posed no threat?

Victim: Nathan Trapezano
Age: 24 years old
Date: April 1, 2014
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Perpetrator: Simeon Adams (16)
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; 55 years plus 12

- Nathan Trapezano, 24, was shot during his pre-dawn walk in Indianapolis on April 1, 2014, carrying only a rosary, earbuds, and an old MP3 player.
- He had nothing of value to steal, his wife Jennifer was pregnant, and their first anniversary was weeks away.
- Shell casings matched weapons from an armory burglary days earlier, and security footage showed a shooter and a lookout.
- Sixteen-year-old Simeon Adams was identified by his own cousin and others, and turned up shot at a hospital 18 hours later.
- Adams pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 55 years plus 12 for a separate attempted murder; no clear motive was ever established.

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Just before six in the morning, a neighbor heard a single gunshot and saw a young man collapse on the sidewalk. He had no wallet, no phone, no keys — only earbuds, an old MP3 player, and a wooden rosary. He was an expectant father walking home before dawn. Why shoot a man who had nothing worth taking?

In this episode, we analyze the killing of Nathan Trapezano in Indianapolis. We examine the ballistics that tied the shooting to a stolen-weapons burglary, the footage of a shooter and a lookout, the cousin who identified the suspect, and the question the conviction never answered. What drives a sixteen-year-old to fire at a stranger who posed no threat?

Victim: Nathan Trapezano
Age: 24 years old
Date: April 1, 2014
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Perpetrator: Simeon Adams (16)
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; 55 years plus 12

- Nathan Trapezano, 24, was shot during his pre-dawn walk in Indianapolis on April 1, 2014, carrying only a rosary, earbuds, and an old MP3 player.
- He had nothing of value to steal, his wife Jennifer was pregnant, and their first anniversary was weeks away.
- Shell casings matched weapons from an armory burglary days earlier, and security footage showed a shooter and a lookout.
- Sixteen-year-old Simeon Adams was identified by his own cousin and others, and turned up shot at a hospital 18 hours later.
- Adams pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 55 years plus 12 for a separate attempted murder; no clear motive was ever established.

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In a chilling tale that reveals the dark side of online dating, a man meticulously crafted a system to target vulnerable women. Benny Lynn Aquino, a single mother seeking companionship, became a victim of this predatory scheme, leading to a tragic end. How did a seemingly innocuous app become the last step in a horrifying plan?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Benny Lynn Aquino, exploring the methods used by her killer, Andrew Innis, who engineered a tool to identify and exploit women like her. We examine the chilling details of the case, the implications for online safety, and the shocking revelations that emerged during the investigation. What can we learn from this tragedy?

Date: February 23, 2021
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Person: Benny Lynn Aquino, Andrew Innis
Topic: Online predation, dating apps, victim vulnerability
Event: Murder of Benny Lynn Aquino

- Benny Lynn was a 25-year-old single mother living in Kingswood, England.
- Andrew Innis created a software tool to scrape dating profiles and score women based on vulnerability.
- Benny Lynn's last contact with her family was on February 18, 2021, before she traveled with Innis.
- Innis assured Benny Lynn's sister that she was "perfectly fine" just days before the murder.
- The National Crime Agency labeled this case a "crime of a generation."

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In a chilling tale that reveals the dark side of online dating, a man meticulously crafted a system to target vulnerable women. Benny Lynn Aquino, a single mother seeking companionship, became a victim of this predatory scheme, leading to a tragic end. How did a seemingly innocuous app become the last step in a horrifying plan?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Benny Lynn Aquino, exploring the methods used by her killer, Andrew Innis, who engineered a tool to identify and exploit women like her. We examine the chilling details of the case, the implications for online safety, and the shocking revelations that emerged during the investigation. What can we learn from this tragedy?

Date: February 23, 2021
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Person: Benny Lynn Aquino, Andrew Innis
Topic: Online predation, dating apps, victim vulnerability
Event: Murder of Benny Lynn Aquino

- Benny Lynn was a 25-year-old single mother living in Kingswood, England.
- Andrew Innis created a software tool to scrape dating profiles and score women based on vulnerability.
- Benny Lynn's last contact with her family was on February 18, 2021, before she traveled with Innis.
- Innis assured Benny Lynn's sister that she was "perfectly fine" just days before the murder.
- The National Crime Agency labeled this case a "crime of a generation."

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In the vast emptiness of the Alaska Highway, two young travelers were found dead just days after being captured on camera, laughing and carefree. What led to their tragic end, and how did a seemingly random encounter spiral into a chilling mystery that still haunts a nation?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murders of China Deese and Lucas Fowler, whose lives were cut short in July 2019. We explore the eerie circumstances surrounding their deaths, the investigation that followed, and the unanswered questions that linger. What connects these victims, and what dark truths lie hidden in the wilderness?

Key Data:
Date: July 13, 2019
Location: Alaska Highway, British Columbia
Victims: China Deese, Lucas Fowler, Leonard Dyck
Age: China (24), Lucas (23), Leonard (64)
Incident: Murders of two young travelers and a local naturalist

- A gas station camera captured China and Lucas together just before their deaths.
- They were found shot in a ditch on July 15, 2019, with no witnesses to the crime.
- Leonard Dyck, a local naturalist, disappeared shortly after the couple's murder.
- Investigators recovered China’s phone at the scene, but Lucas’s phone was never found.
- The case remains unsolved, raising questions about motive and connections between the victims.

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In the vast emptiness of the Alaska Highway, two young travelers were found dead just days after being captured on camera, laughing and carefree. What led to their tragic end, and how did a seemingly random encounter spiral into a chilling mystery that still haunts a nation?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murders of China Deese and Lucas Fowler, whose lives were cut short in July 2019. We explore the eerie circumstances surrounding their deaths, the investigation that followed, and the unanswered questions that linger. What connects these victims, and what dark truths lie hidden in the wilderness?

Key Data:
Date: July 13, 2019
Location: Alaska Highway, British Columbia
Victims: China Deese, Lucas Fowler, Leonard Dyck
Age: China (24), Lucas (23), Leonard (64)
Incident: Murders of two young travelers and a local naturalist

- A gas station camera captured China and Lucas together just before their deaths.
- They were found shot in a ditch on July 15, 2019, with no witnesses to the crime.
- Leonard Dyck, a local naturalist, disappeared shortly after the couple's murder.
- Investigators recovered China’s phone at the scene, but Lucas’s phone was never found.
- The case remains unsolved, raising questions about motive and connections between the victims.

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Just after two in the morning, a man walked out of a house carrying his three-year-old daughter in one arm and the knife in his other hand. Two women lay dead inside; a third had run bleeding into the street. And hours earlier, he had told someone exactly what he was about to do — but they thought he was just drunk. What happens when a warning is mistaken for rambling?

In this episode, we analyze the killings of Michaela Hall and her mother Julie in Thame, Oxfordshire. We examine the husband's two nights away, the chilling question he asked an hour before the attack, the forensic evidence that destroyed his self-defense claim, and his confession at a takeaway shop. How does a logistics question become the proof of premeditation?

Victims: Michaela Hall (28) and her mother Julie; family friend Casey survived
Date: September 4, 2011
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Perpetrator: Ensar Gaul (husband)
Outcome: Convicted of two murders and attempted murder; life

- Just after 2 a.m. on September 4, 2011, Ensar Gaul walked out of a Thame, Oxfordshire home carrying his three-year-old daughter and the knife he had used.
- Inside, he had stabbed to death his wife, Michaela Hall, 28, and her mother Julie, and wounded a family friend, Casey.
- An hour earlier he had asked his father-in-law what would happen to the children if Michaela and Julie were gone — dismissed at the time as drunk talk.
- He announced at a takeaway shop, "nobody believed me, but I did it," and forensic evidence dismantled his self-defense claim.
- He was convicted of two murders and attempted murder; the judge called the killings planned and premeditated, sentencing him to life.

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Just after two in the morning, a man walked out of a house carrying his three-year-old daughter in one arm and the knife in his other hand. Two women lay dead inside; a third had run bleeding into the street. And hours earlier, he had told someone exactly what he was about to do — but they thought he was just drunk. What happens when a warning is mistaken for rambling?

In this episode, we analyze the killings of Michaela Hall and her mother Julie in Thame, Oxfordshire. We examine the husband's two nights away, the chilling question he asked an hour before the attack, the forensic evidence that destroyed his self-defense claim, and his confession at a takeaway shop. How does a logistics question become the proof of premeditation?

Victims: Michaela Hall (28) and her mother Julie; family friend Casey survived
Date: September 4, 2011
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Perpetrator: Ensar Gaul (husband)
Outcome: Convicted of two murders and attempted murder; life

- Just after 2 a.m. on September 4, 2011, Ensar Gaul walked out of a Thame, Oxfordshire home carrying his three-year-old daughter and the knife he had used.
- Inside, he had stabbed to death his wife, Michaela Hall, 28, and her mother Julie, and wounded a family friend, Casey.
- An hour earlier he had asked his father-in-law what would happen to the children if Michaela and Julie were gone — dismissed at the time as drunk talk.
- He announced at a takeaway shop, "nobody believed me, but I did it," and forensic evidence dismantled his self-defense claim.
- He was convicted of two murders and attempted murder; the judge called the killings planned and premeditated, sentencing him to life.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On the evening of July 23, 2018, a young woman in Sunbury, Victoria, called emergency services, confessing she thought she had just killed someone. The chilling details of her search history reveal a premeditated intent that complicates the narrative of a tragic encounter. What drove a seemingly ordinary meeting to spiral into a fatal confrontation?

In this episode, we analyze the harrowing story of Mallin Rathod and Jamie Lee Dollar Guy, two individuals whose lives intersected through a dating app with devastating consequences. We delve into the events leading up to that fateful night, the hidden struggles of both parties, and the unsettling questions that remain unanswered. What can we learn from this tragic tale?

Key Data:
Date: July 23, 2018
Location: Sunbury, Victoria
Victim: Mallin Rathod
Perpetrator: Jamie Lee Dollar Guy
Background: Mallin was a 25-year-old master's student; Jamie was a 19-year-old woman with a troubled past.

- Mallin Rathod was four months away from graduating with a Master of Accounting.
- Jamie Lee Dollar Guy had been in state care since she was ten years old.
- Jamie's dating profile explicitly mentioned her mental health issues and extreme fetishes.
- Before Mallin arrived, Jamie searched for terms like "how to kill someone" and "ten steps to commit murder."
- Mallin's friends raised money to repatriate his body after his death.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On the evening of July 23, 2018, a young woman in Sunbury, Victoria, called emergency services, confessing she thought she had just killed someone. The chilling details of her search history reveal a premeditated intent that complicates the narrative of a tragic encounter. What drove a seemingly ordinary meeting to spiral into a fatal confrontation?

In this episode, we analyze the harrowing story of Mallin Rathod and Jamie Lee Dollar Guy, two individuals whose lives intersected through a dating app with devastating consequences. We delve into the events leading up to that fateful night, the hidden struggles of both parties, and the unsettling questions that remain unanswered. What can we learn from this tragic tale?

Key Data:
Date: July 23, 2018
Location: Sunbury, Victoria
Victim: Mallin Rathod
Perpetrator: Jamie Lee Dollar Guy
Background: Mallin was a 25-year-old master's student; Jamie was a 19-year-old woman with a troubled past.

- Mallin Rathod was four months away from graduating with a Master of Accounting.
- Jamie Lee Dollar Guy had been in state care since she was ten years old.
- Jamie's dating profile explicitly mentioned her mental health issues and extreme fetishes.
- Before Mallin arrived, Jamie searched for terms like "how to kill someone" and "ten steps to commit murder."
- Mallin's friends raised money to repatriate his body after his death.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a shocking act of violence, a man walked into Kyoto Animation with gasoline and ignited a fire that would claim thirty-six lives. The motive? A delusion that his story had been stolen by the studio, a claim later proven to be entirely false. How could a grievance spiral into such a catastrophic event, and what does this reveal about the fragility of creativity and the human mind?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic events of July 18, 2019, when a man’s unfounded belief led to a devastating fire at Kyoto Animation. We explore the studio's unique culture, the lives lost that day, and the impact of this tragedy on the anime community. What drove this man to such extremes, and what was the true cost of his delusion?

Key Data:
Date: July 18, 2019
Location: Kyoto, Fushimi district
Event: Arson attack on Kyoto Animation
Número de víctimas: 36 fatalities
Estudio: Kyoto Animation (Kyoani)

- A man entered Kyoto Animation carrying two gasoline cans and ignited a fire at 10:30 AM.
- The fire resulted in the deaths of thirty-six employees, many of whom were young artists.
- The perpetrator claimed that Kyoani had stolen his novel, a claim later disproven by investigators.
- Kyoto Animation was known for its radical employment practices, offering stability in a precarious industry.
- The studio had produced over twenty-eight shows and films, creating formative experiences for millions worldwide.

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In a shocking act of violence, a man walked into Kyoto Animation with gasoline and ignited a fire that would claim thirty-six lives. The motive? A delusion that his story had been stolen by the studio, a claim later proven to be entirely false. How could a grievance spiral into such a catastrophic event, and what does this reveal about the fragility of creativity and the human mind?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic events of July 18, 2019, when a man’s unfounded belief led to a devastating fire at Kyoto Animation. We explore the studio's unique culture, the lives lost that day, and the impact of this tragedy on the anime community. What drove this man to such extremes, and what was the true cost of his delusion?

Key Data:
Date: July 18, 2019
Location: Kyoto, Fushimi district
Event: Arson attack on Kyoto Animation
Número de víctimas: 36 fatalities
Estudio: Kyoto Animation (Kyoani)

- A man entered Kyoto Animation carrying two gasoline cans and ignited a fire at 10:30 AM.
- The fire resulted in the deaths of thirty-six employees, many of whom were young artists.
- The perpetrator claimed that Kyoani had stolen his novel, a claim later disproven by investigators.
- Kyoto Animation was known for its radical employment practices, offering stability in a precarious industry.
- The studio had produced over twenty-eight shows and films, creating formative experiences for millions worldwide.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On a seemingly ordinary summer afternoon, a young man made a choice that would lead to his tragic end. Just two weeks after becoming a father, Liam Gray turned back to help his friend, unaware that this decision would cost him his life. What drove Liam to return, and how did a simple act of kindness turn into a deadly confrontation?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Liam Gray, exploring the events leading up to his untimely death. We examine the dynamics of friendship, the impact of past traumas, and the fateful choices that led to that tragic moment on Gladstone Street. What could have been done differently to change the outcome?

Key Data:
Date: August 1, 2019
Person: Liam Gray
Location: Gladstone Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Topic: Friendship, Tragedy, Violence
Event: Fatal stabbing

- Liam Gray was 18 years old and had become a father just 14 days prior to his death.
- He turned back to help his friend, Rhys, during an argument, leading to his fatal stabbing.
- Jonathan Tredgold, the assailant, had a history of aggressive behavior and a criminal record dating back to age 14.
- The group had been drinking together before the incident, with CCTV capturing their seemingly carefree afternoon.
- Liam's mother described him as "happy-go-lucky" and noted his ability to absorb others' problems without complaint.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On a seemingly ordinary summer afternoon, a young man made a choice that would lead to his tragic end. Just two weeks after becoming a father, Liam Gray turned back to help his friend, unaware that this decision would cost him his life. What drove Liam to return, and how did a simple act of kindness turn into a deadly confrontation?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Liam Gray, exploring the events leading up to his untimely death. We examine the dynamics of friendship, the impact of past traumas, and the fateful choices that led to that tragic moment on Gladstone Street. What could have been done differently to change the outcome?

Key Data:
Date: August 1, 2019
Person: Liam Gray
Location: Gladstone Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Topic: Friendship, Tragedy, Violence
Event: Fatal stabbing

- Liam Gray was 18 years old and had become a father just 14 days prior to his death.
- He turned back to help his friend, Rhys, during an argument, leading to his fatal stabbing.
- Jonathan Tredgold, the assailant, had a history of aggressive behavior and a criminal record dating back to age 14.
- The group had been drinking together before the incident, with CCTV capturing their seemingly carefree afternoon.
- Liam's mother described him as "happy-go-lucky" and noted his ability to absorb others' problems without complaint.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On May 9, 2016, a superintendent discovered a man's body in a corridor, just steps away from a woman who had called him a friend. Marcel Reardon, a man with a vibrant spirit, was found dead in a building where he had no home. What happened in the hours between his last dinner with family and his untimely death remains shrouded in mystery. How could a night filled with potential turn into a tragedy that left so many unanswered questions?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Marcel Reardon, exploring the events leading up to his death and the subsequent investigation. We examine the testimonies, the evidence presented in court, and the haunting silence that followed the trial. What really happened that night, and why did the jury's decision leave everyone in limbo?

Key Data:
Date: May 9, 2016
Person: Marcel Reardon
Location: Harbor View Apartments, St. John's, Newfoundland
Topic: Unresolved murder case, trial outcome

- Marcel Reardon was 46 years old and had just enrolled in a welding course before his death.
- The last person to see him alive was his sister Jacqueline, who shared a dinner with him on May 7.
- His body was discovered by superintendent Jack, who received a call from a resident about something wrong inside the building.
- Anne, a woman who lived in the building, had been with Marcel the night he died but provided unclear details during interrogation.
- A backpack belonging to a woman named Jessica Peach was found near the harbor, containing a hammer wrapped in clothing, raising further questions about the case.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On May 9, 2016, a superintendent discovered a man's body in a corridor, just steps away from a woman who had called him a friend. Marcel Reardon, a man with a vibrant spirit, was found dead in a building where he had no home. What happened in the hours between his last dinner with family and his untimely death remains shrouded in mystery. How could a night filled with potential turn into a tragedy that left so many unanswered questions?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Marcel Reardon, exploring the events leading up to his death and the subsequent investigation. We examine the testimonies, the evidence presented in court, and the haunting silence that followed the trial. What really happened that night, and why did the jury's decision leave everyone in limbo?

Key Data:
Date: May 9, 2016
Person: Marcel Reardon
Location: Harbor View Apartments, St. John's, Newfoundland
Topic: Unresolved murder case, trial outcome

- Marcel Reardon was 46 years old and had just enrolled in a welding course before his death.
- The last person to see him alive was his sister Jacqueline, who shared a dinner with him on May 7.
- His body was discovered by superintendent Jack, who received a call from a resident about something wrong inside the building.
- Anne, a woman who lived in the building, had been with Marcel the night he died but provided unclear details during interrogation.
- A backpack belonging to a woman named Jessica Peach was found near the harbor, containing a hammer wrapped in clothing, raising further questions about the case.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happens when a seemingly perfect family is shattered by a brutal murder? On October 4, 2004, Rachel O'Reilly's life ended in a shocking way that left her loved ones and investigators grappling for answers. How did a devoted mother and world-record athlete end up face-down in a pool of blood, and what secrets lay hidden beneath the surface of her marriage?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Rachel O'Reilly, exploring her life, her relationships, and the chilling circumstances surrounding her death. We examine the evidence that led to her husband's conviction despite the absence of a murder weapon or direct forensic links. What drove Joe O'Reilly to such a desperate act, and how did investigators piece together a case that would ultimately reveal a dark truth?

Person: Rachel O'Reilly
Date: October 4, 2004
Location: Lambe View, Noel North, County Dublin
Topic: Murder Investigation
Person: Joe O'Reilly
Event: Conviction.

- Rachel O'Reilly was a world-record-holding softball athlete and a mother of two boys aged two and four.
- Joe O'Reilly was found guilty of murder on July 21, 2007, after nine and a half hours of jury deliberation.
- Rachel's mother discovered her body in a pool of blood on the bedroom floor.
- Joe had a secret affair with a colleague, Nikki Pelley, during the time leading up to Rachel's death.
- No murder weapon was ever recovered, and no forensic evidence directly linked Joe to Rachel's body.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717687Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:30:44 +0000Creator at ObomediaHusband Returns Home and Asks Wife What She Did What happens when a seemingly perfect family is shattered by a brutal murder? On October 4, 2004, Rachel O'Reilly's life ended in a shocking way that left her loved ones and investigators grappling...
What happens when a seemingly perfect family is shattered by a brutal murder? On October 4, 2004, Rachel O'Reilly's life ended in a shocking way that left her loved ones and investigators grappling for answers. How did a devoted mother and world-record athlete end up face-down in a pool of blood, and what secrets lay hidden beneath the surface of her marriage?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Rachel O'Reilly, exploring her life, her relationships, and the chilling circumstances surrounding her death. We examine the evidence that led to her husband's conviction despite the absence of a murder weapon or direct forensic links. What drove Joe O'Reilly to such a desperate act, and how did investigators piece together a case that would ultimately reveal a dark truth?

Person: Rachel O'Reilly
Date: October 4, 2004
Location: Lambe View, Noel North, County Dublin
Topic: Murder Investigation
Person: Joe O'Reilly
Event: Conviction.

- Rachel O'Reilly was a world-record-holding softball athlete and a mother of two boys aged two and four.
- Joe O'Reilly was found guilty of murder on July 21, 2007, after nine and a half hours of jury deliberation.
- Rachel's mother discovered her body in a pool of blood on the bedroom floor.
- Joe had a secret affair with a colleague, Nikki Pelley, during the time leading up to Rachel's death.
- No murder weapon was ever recovered, and no forensic evidence directly linked Joe to Rachel's body.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On March 21, 2020, Gretchen Anthony's phone began sending messages, but she was already dead. These texts, crafted to exploit the fear and isolation of a global pandemic, painted a chilling picture of her supposed hospital stay, convincing her loved ones to stay away. How could someone manipulate the panic of a crisis to conceal a heinous act?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Gretchen Anthony, exploring the calculated deception that surrounded her disappearance. We analyze the events leading up to her tragic fate, the dynamics of her troubled marriage, and the chilling use of technology to orchestrate a cover-up. What drove someone to such depths of manipulation?

Key Data:
Person: Gretchen Anthony
Date: March 21, 2020
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Age: 51; Daughter: Ava; Ex-Husband: David Anthony.

- Gretchen Anthony was a vibrant HR director and mother who vanished without a trace.
- Her husband, David Anthony, exhibited alarming behavior leading up to her disappearance.
- The texts sent from her phone were designed to mislead her loved ones during a time of heightened fear.
- Gretchen's friends described her as a "chatterbox," always ensuring no one felt alone.
- The chilling cover-up lasted nearly a week, exploiting the pandemic's impact on communication.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717679Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:30:40 +0000Creator at ObomediaTexting from Beyond: The Chilling Cover-Up of Gretchen Anthony On March 21, 2020, Gretchen Anthony's phone began sending messages, but she was already dead. These texts, crafted to exploit the fear and isolation of a global pandemic, painted a...
On March 21, 2020, Gretchen Anthony's phone began sending messages, but she was already dead. These texts, crafted to exploit the fear and isolation of a global pandemic, painted a chilling picture of her supposed hospital stay, convincing her loved ones to stay away. How could someone manipulate the panic of a crisis to conceal a heinous act?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Gretchen Anthony, exploring the calculated deception that surrounded her disappearance. We analyze the events leading up to her tragic fate, the dynamics of her troubled marriage, and the chilling use of technology to orchestrate a cover-up. What drove someone to such depths of manipulation?

Key Data:
Person: Gretchen Anthony
Date: March 21, 2020
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Age: 51; Daughter: Ava; Ex-Husband: David Anthony.

- Gretchen Anthony was a vibrant HR director and mother who vanished without a trace.
- Her husband, David Anthony, exhibited alarming behavior leading up to her disappearance.
- The texts sent from her phone were designed to mislead her loved ones during a time of heightened fear.
- Gretchen's friends described her as a "chatterbox," always ensuring no one felt alone.
- The chilling cover-up lasted nearly a week, exploiting the pandemic's impact on communication.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Just after one in the morning, a young woman walked through a campus parking garage, unaware that danger lurked just around the corner. Maple Battaglia, a promising nineteen-year-old student, had taken every precaution to ensure her safety, yet she was still targeted. How could a restraining order and a well-lit campus fail to protect her from a relentless stalker?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Maple Battaglia, exploring the events leading up to her murder. We analyze the disturbing details of her relationship with Gajinder Daliwal, the obsessive behavior that followed their breakup, and the chilling circumstances of her final moments. What went wrong despite all the warnings?

Key Data:
Date: September 28, 2011
Person: Maple Battaglia
Location: Simon Fraser University, Surrey, British Columbia
Topic: Stalking, Relationship Violence, Murder

- Maple was a nineteen-year-old student studying health and sciences at Simon Fraser University.
- She had been in an on-and-off relationship with Gajinder Daliwal for approximately four years.
- After their breakup, Gary made over 2,000 calls and sent hundreds of text messages to Maple.
- A restraining order was in place at the time of her murder, prohibiting Gary from contacting her.
- Security footage captured a white Dodge Charger circling the parking structure before the attack.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717672Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:30:35 +0000Creator at ObomediaTrapped by Love: The Chilling Murder of Maple Battaglia Just after one in the morning, a young woman walked through a campus parking garage, unaware that danger lurked just around the corner. Maple Battaglia, a promising nineteen-year-old student,...
Just after one in the morning, a young woman walked through a campus parking garage, unaware that danger lurked just around the corner. Maple Battaglia, a promising nineteen-year-old student, had taken every precaution to ensure her safety, yet she was still targeted. How could a restraining order and a well-lit campus fail to protect her from a relentless stalker?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Maple Battaglia, exploring the events leading up to her murder. We analyze the disturbing details of her relationship with Gajinder Daliwal, the obsessive behavior that followed their breakup, and the chilling circumstances of her final moments. What went wrong despite all the warnings?

Key Data:
Date: September 28, 2011
Person: Maple Battaglia
Location: Simon Fraser University, Surrey, British Columbia
Topic: Stalking, Relationship Violence, Murder

- Maple was a nineteen-year-old student studying health and sciences at Simon Fraser University.
- She had been in an on-and-off relationship with Gajinder Daliwal for approximately four years.
- After their breakup, Gary made over 2,000 calls and sent hundreds of text messages to Maple.
- A restraining order was in place at the time of her murder, prohibiting Gary from contacting her.
- Security footage captured a white Dodge Charger circling the parking structure before the attack.

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A young woman was found cold near a waste site at dawn, a belt lying beside her, the marks on her neck matching its weave. Hours earlier she had posted a smiling midnight selfie with her closest friend. The person who publicly asked where she was, hoping she'd made it home safe, was the same person who killed her. How does a killer stand at the center of the search for her own victim?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Brittany Gargol in Saskatoon, Canada. We examine the false story of a stranger, the security footage that didn't support it, the confession a frightened witness carried for two years, and the tribute photo in which the killer wore the murder weapon. What breaks a deception built on grief?

Victim: Brittany Gargol
Age: 18 years old
Date: March 25, 2015
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Perpetrator: Cheyenne Rose Antoine (friend)
Outcome: Pleaded guilty to manslaughter; 7 years

- Brittany Gargol, 18, was found strangled near a Saskatoon waste site on March 25, 2015, a belt lying beside her body.
- Hours earlier she had posted a midnight selfie with her closest friend, Cheyenne Rose Antoine.
- Antoine publicly posted grief and a search appeal — and a tribute photo in which she wore the dark blue belt used to kill Brittany.
- DNA on the belt, Antoine's phone in the victim's car, and a confession to a friend who waited two years built the case.
- Antoine pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to seven years, with the motive never fully established.

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A young woman was found cold near a waste site at dawn, a belt lying beside her, the marks on her neck matching its weave. Hours earlier she had posted a smiling midnight selfie with her closest friend. The person who publicly asked where she was, hoping she'd made it home safe, was the same person who killed her. How does a killer stand at the center of the search for her own victim?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Brittany Gargol in Saskatoon, Canada. We examine the false story of a stranger, the security footage that didn't support it, the confession a frightened witness carried for two years, and the tribute photo in which the killer wore the murder weapon. What breaks a deception built on grief?

Victim: Brittany Gargol
Age: 18 years old
Date: March 25, 2015
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Perpetrator: Cheyenne Rose Antoine (friend)
Outcome: Pleaded guilty to manslaughter; 7 years

- Brittany Gargol, 18, was found strangled near a Saskatoon waste site on March 25, 2015, a belt lying beside her body.
- Hours earlier she had posted a midnight selfie with her closest friend, Cheyenne Rose Antoine.
- Antoine publicly posted grief and a search appeal — and a tribute photo in which she wore the dark blue belt used to kill Brittany.
- DNA on the belt, Antoine's phone in the victim's car, and a confession to a friend who waited two years built the case.
- Antoine pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to seven years, with the motive never fully established.

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On a Sunday afternoon, a young man with long blond hair sat down in a busy seaside café, ate his meal, made a few odd remarks, then pulled a rifle from a sports bag. Thirty-five people did not survive. And the man who killed them has never fully explained why. What do you do with a massacre where every warning sign existed and no motive ever surfaced?

In this episode, we analyze the Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania, Australia. We examine the killings that began that morning at a property called Seascape, the café where most victims died, the gunman's documented history, and the gun-law overhaul that followed. When the man responsible smiles and says he can't explain it, what is left to understand?

Perpetrator: Martin Bryant
Victims: 35 killed
Date: April 28, 1996
Location: Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
Outcome: Convicted; 35 consecutive life sentences plus 1,652 years

- On April 28, 1996, Martin Bryant opened fire at the Broad Arrow Café in Port Arthur, Tasmania, killing 35 people, including two children.
- He had begun the day at a property called Seascape, killing a couple and taking additional weapons before driving to the historic site.
- Bryant had an IQ of 66, a childhood history of behavioral concerns, and was later diagnosed with Asperger syndrome; no clear motive was ever established.
- He denied involvement for months, then confirmed all 35 counts in court and, when asked why, only smiled.
- He received 35 consecutive life sentences plus 1,652 years, and the massacre led to sweeping Australian gun-law reform.

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On a Sunday afternoon, a young man with long blond hair sat down in a busy seaside café, ate his meal, made a few odd remarks, then pulled a rifle from a sports bag. Thirty-five people did not survive. And the man who killed them has never fully explained why. What do you do with a massacre where every warning sign existed and no motive ever surfaced?

In this episode, we analyze the Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania, Australia. We examine the killings that began that morning at a property called Seascape, the café where most victims died, the gunman's documented history, and the gun-law overhaul that followed. When the man responsible smiles and says he can't explain it, what is left to understand?

Perpetrator: Martin Bryant
Victims: 35 killed
Date: April 28, 1996
Location: Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
Outcome: Convicted; 35 consecutive life sentences plus 1,652 years

- On April 28, 1996, Martin Bryant opened fire at the Broad Arrow Café in Port Arthur, Tasmania, killing 35 people, including two children.
- He had begun the day at a property called Seascape, killing a couple and taking additional weapons before driving to the historic site.
- Bryant had an IQ of 66, a childhood history of behavioral concerns, and was later diagnosed with Asperger syndrome; no clear motive was ever established.
- He denied involvement for months, then confirmed all 35 counts in court and, when asked why, only smiled.
- He received 35 consecutive life sentences plus 1,652 years, and the massacre led to sweeping Australian gun-law reform.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

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From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the quiet town of Muskogee, Oklahoma, a horrific event unfolded in the early hours of February 2, 2021, leaving the community in shock. A mother lay bleeding from a gunshot wound, and five innocent children would never wake up again. What drove a man to commit such an unthinkable act against his own family?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of the Indiana Street massacre, exploring the background of Jaron DeJon Pridgen and the tragic events that led to that fateful night. We will analyze the warning signs that were overlooked and the devastating consequences of a system that failed to protect those in need. What could have been done differently to prevent this tragedy?

Person: Muskogee, Oklahoma
Person: Jaron DeJon Pridgen
Person: Brittany Anderson
Person: Cadence, Nevaeh, Harmony, Jadus, Jalaya
Date: February 2, 2021
Event: Indiana Street massacre

- At 1:30 AM on February 2, 2021, a 911 call was made from Indiana Street, leading to a mass casualty event.
- Five children, aged 1 month to 9 years, were killed, including Brittany's eldest son, Cadence.
- Jaron Pridgen had a documented history of violence and was on probation at the time of the incident.
- Brittany Anderson was found critically injured, having been shot in the face.
- Three children survived the attack and were placed in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

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In the quiet town of Muskogee, Oklahoma, a horrific event unfolded in the early hours of February 2, 2021, leaving the community in shock. A mother lay bleeding from a gunshot wound, and five innocent children would never wake up again. What drove a man to commit such an unthinkable act against his own family?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of the Indiana Street massacre, exploring the background of Jaron DeJon Pridgen and the tragic events that led to that fateful night. We will analyze the warning signs that were overlooked and the devastating consequences of a system that failed to protect those in need. What could have been done differently to prevent this tragedy?

Person: Muskogee, Oklahoma
Person: Jaron DeJon Pridgen
Person: Brittany Anderson
Person: Cadence, Nevaeh, Harmony, Jadus, Jalaya
Date: February 2, 2021
Event: Indiana Street massacre

- At 1:30 AM on February 2, 2021, a 911 call was made from Indiana Street, leading to a mass casualty event.
- Five children, aged 1 month to 9 years, were killed, including Brittany's eldest son, Cadence.
- Jaron Pridgen had a documented history of violence and was on probation at the time of the incident.
- Brittany Anderson was found critically injured, having been shot in the face.
- Three children survived the attack and were placed in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

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In a chilling twist of fate, Yolanda Dillian, a dedicated mother and aspiring scholar, became a random target in a brutal act of violence. On December 8, 2022, a stranger made a decision that would irrevocably alter the lives of Yolanda and her elderly mother. What drove this man to choose a victim at random, and how did a simple Uber ride turn deadly?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Yolanda Dillian, a woman who was not just a victim but a person with dreams and responsibilities. We explore her life, her battle against cancer, and the circumstances that led to her untimely death at the hands of a stranger. What can we learn from this senseless act of violence?

Key Data:
Date: December 8, 2022
Location: Harvey, Louisiana
Person: Yolanda Dillian, 54 years old
Event: Murder by Brandon Jacobs
Topic: Random violence, Uber, Yolanda's life

- Yolanda Dillian was a 54-year-old woman pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology.
- She was stabbed multiple times by Brandon Jacobs, who had made a premeditated decision to kill.
- Yolanda was driving for Uber to support her aging mother, Edna, who was battling cancer.
- The attack occurred in a Travel Lodge parking lot, where Yolanda was found choking on her own blood.
- Brandon Jacobs recorded the aftermath of the attack and uploaded it to Facebook.

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In a chilling twist of fate, Yolanda Dillian, a dedicated mother and aspiring scholar, became a random target in a brutal act of violence. On December 8, 2022, a stranger made a decision that would irrevocably alter the lives of Yolanda and her elderly mother. What drove this man to choose a victim at random, and how did a simple Uber ride turn deadly?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Yolanda Dillian, a woman who was not just a victim but a person with dreams and responsibilities. We explore her life, her battle against cancer, and the circumstances that led to her untimely death at the hands of a stranger. What can we learn from this senseless act of violence?

Key Data:
Date: December 8, 2022
Location: Harvey, Louisiana
Person: Yolanda Dillian, 54 years old
Event: Murder by Brandon Jacobs
Topic: Random violence, Uber, Yolanda's life

- Yolanda Dillian was a 54-year-old woman pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology.
- She was stabbed multiple times by Brandon Jacobs, who had made a premeditated decision to kill.
- Yolanda was driving for Uber to support her aging mother, Edna, who was battling cancer.
- The attack occurred in a Travel Lodge parking lot, where Yolanda was found choking on her own blood.
- Brandon Jacobs recorded the aftermath of the attack and uploaded it to Facebook.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

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In a chilling turn of events, a simple text message sent by Reagan Tokes to her father would be the last sign of her existence. On the night of February 8, 2017, this 21-year-old psychology student finished her shift at a restaurant, sent an ordinary message, and vanished without a trace. What happened in the moments after she left work that night, and how did a man with a violent past slip through the cracks?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting disappearance of Reagan Tokes, exploring her life, the events leading up to that fateful night, and the investigation that followed. We uncover the unsettling details of her last known movements and the shocking reality of the man who was tracking her every step. What went wrong in a situation that should have been safe?

Key Data:
Person: Reagan Tokes
Date: February 8, 2017
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Status: Ohio
Topic: Disappearance, Investigation, True Crime

- Reagan Tokes was a 21-year-old psychology student at Ohio State University.
- She sent a routine text to her father around 9 PM before disappearing.
- Surveillance footage revealed she was last seen with a man wearing an ankle monitor.
- Reagan's phone battery died around 2 AM, cutting off all communication.
- Her roommates discovered she was missing the following morning when her bed was made and her belongings were untouched.

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In a chilling turn of events, a simple text message sent by Reagan Tokes to her father would be the last sign of her existence. On the night of February 8, 2017, this 21-year-old psychology student finished her shift at a restaurant, sent an ordinary message, and vanished without a trace. What happened in the moments after she left work that night, and how did a man with a violent past slip through the cracks?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting disappearance of Reagan Tokes, exploring her life, the events leading up to that fateful night, and the investigation that followed. We uncover the unsettling details of her last known movements and the shocking reality of the man who was tracking her every step. What went wrong in a situation that should have been safe?

Key Data:
Person: Reagan Tokes
Date: February 8, 2017
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Status: Ohio
Topic: Disappearance, Investigation, True Crime

- Reagan Tokes was a 21-year-old psychology student at Ohio State University.
- She sent a routine text to her father around 9 PM before disappearing.
- Surveillance footage revealed she was last seen with a man wearing an ankle monitor.
- Reagan's phone battery died around 2 AM, cutting off all communication.
- Her roommates discovered she was missing the following morning when her bed was made and her belongings were untouched.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a seemingly ordinary park on a Sunday afternoon, a seven-year-old girl named Emily Grace Jones rode her scooter, blissfully unaware of the horror that awaited her. Just moments after her father allowed her to ride ahead, she became the target of a premeditated act of violence by a stranger. How did a simple family outing turn into a tragedy that would haunt them forever?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Emily Grace Jones, exploring the events leading up to her tragic death in Queen's Park, Bolton. We examine the failures of a system that overlooked clear warning signs and the chilling details of the day that changed a family’s life forever. What could have been done to prevent this unimaginable loss?

Key Data:
Person: Emily Grace Jones
Date: March 22, 2020
Location: Queen's Park, Bolton
State: Greater Manchester, England
Event: Tragic death of a child

- Emily was seven years old at the time of her death.
- She had given her mother a Mother's Day card just hours before the tragedy.
- The perpetrator, Elona Skärner, purchased crafting knives an hour before the incident.
- Emily's father, Mark, watched her ride away moments before she was attacked.
- The family's statement described Emily as "the beat in our hearts, the spring in our step."

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a seemingly ordinary park on a Sunday afternoon, a seven-year-old girl named Emily Grace Jones rode her scooter, blissfully unaware of the horror that awaited her. Just moments after her father allowed her to ride ahead, she became the target of a premeditated act of violence by a stranger. How did a simple family outing turn into a tragedy that would haunt them forever?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Emily Grace Jones, exploring the events leading up to her tragic death in Queen's Park, Bolton. We examine the failures of a system that overlooked clear warning signs and the chilling details of the day that changed a family’s life forever. What could have been done to prevent this unimaginable loss?

Key Data:
Person: Emily Grace Jones
Date: March 22, 2020
Location: Queen's Park, Bolton
State: Greater Manchester, England
Event: Tragic death of a child

- Emily was seven years old at the time of her death.
- She had given her mother a Mother's Day card just hours before the tragedy.
- The perpetrator, Elona Skärner, purchased crafting knives an hour before the incident.
- Emily's father, Mark, watched her ride away moments before she was attacked.
- The family's statement described Emily as "the beat in our hearts, the spring in our step."

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a chilling case that has haunted Blackpool for over two decades, a fourteen-year-old girl walked into a narrow alley and was never seen again. Charlene Downs vanished on November first, two thousand three, and despite extensive investigations, her body has never been found, nor has anyone been convicted in connection with her disappearance. What dark secrets lie behind her last known moments?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling details surrounding Charlene's disappearance, exploring the failures of the systems meant to protect her and the chilling patterns that emerged in the aftermath. With over two thousand five hundred witness statements and a case that remains open, we ask: what really happened to Charlene Downs?

Key Data:
Date: November 1, 2003
Person: Charlene Downs
Location: Blackpool, England
Topic: Disappearance, Investigation, Child Welfare

- Charlene was last seen at the age of fourteen in a narrow alley behind takeaway shops.
- More than three thousand people were interviewed during the investigation.
- Two men were arrested, tried, and acquitted in connection with her case.
- Charlene had a history of disappearing before her final vanishing.
- The case was reopened in 2023, but she has still not been found.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling case that has haunted Blackpool for over two decades, a fourteen-year-old girl walked into a narrow alley and was never seen again. Charlene Downs vanished on November first, two thousand three, and despite extensive investigations, her body has never been found, nor has anyone been convicted in connection with her disappearance. What dark secrets lie behind her last known moments?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling details surrounding Charlene's disappearance, exploring the failures of the systems meant to protect her and the chilling patterns that emerged in the aftermath. With over two thousand five hundred witness statements and a case that remains open, we ask: what really happened to Charlene Downs?

Key Data:
Date: November 1, 2003
Person: Charlene Downs
Location: Blackpool, England
Topic: Disappearance, Investigation, Child Welfare

- Charlene was last seen at the age of fourteen in a narrow alley behind takeaway shops.
- More than three thousand people were interviewed during the investigation.
- Two men were arrested, tried, and acquitted in connection with her case.
- Charlene had a history of disappearing before her final vanishing.
- The case was reopened in 2023, but she has still not been found.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happened to Heather Elvis on that fateful night in December 2013? Her car was found abandoned at the water's edge, her purse left behind, and her family was left with nothing but unanswered questions. As two people are convicted for her kidnapping, the mystery of her disappearance continues to haunt those who knew her.

In this episode, we dive deep into the life of Heather Elvis, a young woman whose dreams were abruptly cut short. We explore her relationships, the affair that complicated her life, and the chilling events leading up to her disappearance. What really happened after that last phone call that changed everything?

Person: Heather Elvis
Person: Sydney Moa
Person: Myrtle Beach
Person: 2013
Person: Kidnapping

- Heather Elvis was 20 years old when she vanished on December 18, 2013.
- Her car was found unlocked at Peach Tree Landing, with her purse inside and no signs of struggle.
- Sydney Moa, a married man, was involved in an affair with Heather, which became public knowledge.
- Heather's father reported her missing after failing to receive her daily text.
- Two individuals were convicted of kidnapping her, yet her whereabouts remain unknown.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happened to Heather Elvis on that fateful night in December 2013? Her car was found abandoned at the water's edge, her purse left behind, and her family was left with nothing but unanswered questions. As two people are convicted for her kidnapping, the mystery of her disappearance continues to haunt those who knew her.

In this episode, we dive deep into the life of Heather Elvis, a young woman whose dreams were abruptly cut short. We explore her relationships, the affair that complicated her life, and the chilling events leading up to her disappearance. What really happened after that last phone call that changed everything?

Person: Heather Elvis
Person: Sydney Moa
Person: Myrtle Beach
Person: 2013
Person: Kidnapping

- Heather Elvis was 20 years old when she vanished on December 18, 2013.
- Her car was found unlocked at Peach Tree Landing, with her purse inside and no signs of struggle.
- Sydney Moa, a married man, was involved in an affair with Heather, which became public knowledge.
- Heather's father reported her missing after failing to receive her daily text.
- Two individuals were convicted of kidnapping her, yet her whereabouts remain unknown.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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"Have you ever had a death or a bad outcome in one of your surgeries?" a patient asked the man about to open her spine. He looked her in the eye and said no, knock on wood. She believed him. She never came out of that operating room. What happens when every system meant to protect patients chooses to protect the doctor instead?

In this episode, we analyze the case of neurosurgeon Christopher Dunch in Dallas. We examine the routine surgeries that ended in death and paralysis, the hospitals that let him "quietly retire," the late surgeon in torn jeans, and the conviction that drew a line American law had never drawn. How does a pattern of catastrophic harm go uninterrupted for two years?

Perpetrator: Dr. Christopher Dunch (neurosurgeon)
Victims: 32 patients permanently injured; at least three deaths
Years: 2011–2013
Location: Dallas, Texas
Outcome: Convicted — the first U.S. surgeon criminally convicted for operating-room conduct

- Dr. Christopher Dunch, a Dallas neurosurgeon, told patient Kelly Martin he had never had a bad outcome — a lie — before she died during routine spine surgery in 2012.
- Over roughly two years, 32 of his patients were left permanently injured and at least two died during that period.
- He was repeatedly allowed to "quietly retire" rather than be reported, moving among more than sixty Texas hospitals.
- In one surgery he severed a patient's vocal cords, perforated his esophagus, and sewed a surgical sponge inside him.
- Dunch became the first U.S. surgeon criminally convicted for conduct in the operating room, and the case led to a new Texas patient-safety law.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717653Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:29:56 +0000Creator at ObomediaHow a 'Top' Surgeon Became a Patient's Worst Nightmare "Have you ever had a death or a bad outcome in one of your surgeries?" a patient asked the man about to open her spine. He looked her in the eye and said no, knock on wood. She believed him....
"Have you ever had a death or a bad outcome in one of your surgeries?" a patient asked the man about to open her spine. He looked her in the eye and said no, knock on wood. She believed him. She never came out of that operating room. What happens when every system meant to protect patients chooses to protect the doctor instead?

In this episode, we analyze the case of neurosurgeon Christopher Dunch in Dallas. We examine the routine surgeries that ended in death and paralysis, the hospitals that let him "quietly retire," the late surgeon in torn jeans, and the conviction that drew a line American law had never drawn. How does a pattern of catastrophic harm go uninterrupted for two years?

Perpetrator: Dr. Christopher Dunch (neurosurgeon)
Victims: 32 patients permanently injured; at least three deaths
Years: 2011–2013
Location: Dallas, Texas
Outcome: Convicted — the first U.S. surgeon criminally convicted for operating-room conduct

- Dr. Christopher Dunch, a Dallas neurosurgeon, told patient Kelly Martin he had never had a bad outcome — a lie — before she died during routine spine surgery in 2012.
- Over roughly two years, 32 of his patients were left permanently injured and at least two died during that period.
- He was repeatedly allowed to "quietly retire" rather than be reported, moving among more than sixty Texas hospitals.
- In one surgery he severed a patient's vocal cords, perforated his esophagus, and sewed a surgical sponge inside him.
- Dunch became the first U.S. surgeon criminally convicted for conduct in the operating room, and the case led to a new Texas patient-safety law.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a seemingly ordinary afternoon, Ashling Murphy, a vibrant twenty-three-year-old teacher and musician, went for a jog along a public canal path in Tullamore, Ireland. What happened next would not only shatter her family but also ignite a national conversation about safety and violence against women. How could a routine run turn into a tragedy that left a community reeling?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Ashling Murphy, exploring her life, her passions, and the chilling events that unfolded on January 12, 2022. We analyze the details surrounding her tragic death and the subsequent investigation that revealed a shocking truth. What does this case teach us about the world we live in?

Date: January 12, 2022
Location: Tullamore, Ireland
Victim: Ashling Murphy
Profession: Primary school teacher
Cause of death: Strangulation and stab wounds
Key evidence: Witnesses observed a man attacking Ashling

- Ashling was a newly qualified teacher who had recently started her first position.
- She was an accomplished musician, ranking among the top five percent of fiddle players in Ireland.
- The last conversation she had with her mother was about her running route, which would haunt her family.
- Two witnesses encountered Ashling being attacked and immediately called the police.
- The investigation revealed Ashling died from blood loss due to eleven stab wounds.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717652Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:29:51 +0000Creator at ObomediaTeacher Goes for a Run and Never Comes Home In a seemingly ordinary afternoon, Ashling Murphy, a vibrant twenty-three-year-old teacher and musician, went for a jog along a public canal path in Tullamore, Ireland. What happened next would not only...
In a seemingly ordinary afternoon, Ashling Murphy, a vibrant twenty-three-year-old teacher and musician, went for a jog along a public canal path in Tullamore, Ireland. What happened next would not only shatter her family but also ignite a national conversation about safety and violence against women. How could a routine run turn into a tragedy that left a community reeling?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Ashling Murphy, exploring her life, her passions, and the chilling events that unfolded on January 12, 2022. We analyze the details surrounding her tragic death and the subsequent investigation that revealed a shocking truth. What does this case teach us about the world we live in?

Date: January 12, 2022
Location: Tullamore, Ireland
Victim: Ashling Murphy
Profession: Primary school teacher
Cause of death: Strangulation and stab wounds
Key evidence: Witnesses observed a man attacking Ashling

- Ashling was a newly qualified teacher who had recently started her first position.
- She was an accomplished musician, ranking among the top five percent of fiddle players in Ireland.
- The last conversation she had with her mother was about her running route, which would haunt her family.
- Two witnesses encountered Ashling being attacked and immediately called the police.
- The investigation revealed Ashling died from blood loss due to eleven stab wounds.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On the evening of June 29, 2022, a seemingly ordinary walk turned into a tragic nightmare for a sixteen-year-old boy just two doors from home. Ronan Kander was not the intended target of a brutal attack that would end his life, leaving his family shattered and a community in disbelief. How could a simple errand lead to such a devastating outcome?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details surrounding Ronan Kander's last moments. We explore who he was, the events leading up to the attack, and the aftermath that followed. Join us as we uncover the harrowing truth behind this senseless act of violence and the questions that linger in its wake.

Key Data:
Date: June 29, 2022
Location: Mount Road, Wolverhampton
Person: Ronan Kander
Event: Stabbing incident
Case: Ronan Kander's murder trial

- Ronan Kander was attacked just two doors from his home while walking to buy a PlayStation controller.
- The assailants, armed with a ninja sword and a machete, approached him from behind.
- Ronan suffered two fatal stab wounds, one penetrating his heart.
- The attack was captured on closed-circuit television, providing crucial evidence for the trial.
- Four young men were arrested and charged in connection with the murder, with the trial revealing conflicting testimonies.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717651Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:29:47 +0000Creator at ObomediaBoy Walks Two Doors from Home Before Strangers Stab Him On the evening of June 29, 2022, a seemingly ordinary walk turned into a tragic nightmare for a sixteen-year-old boy just two doors from home. Ronan Kander was not the intended target of a...
On the evening of June 29, 2022, a seemingly ordinary walk turned into a tragic nightmare for a sixteen-year-old boy just two doors from home. Ronan Kander was not the intended target of a brutal attack that would end his life, leaving his family shattered and a community in disbelief. How could a simple errand lead to such a devastating outcome?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details surrounding Ronan Kander's last moments. We explore who he was, the events leading up to the attack, and the aftermath that followed. Join us as we uncover the harrowing truth behind this senseless act of violence and the questions that linger in its wake.

Key Data:
Date: June 29, 2022
Location: Mount Road, Wolverhampton
Person: Ronan Kander
Event: Stabbing incident
Case: Ronan Kander's murder trial

- Ronan Kander was attacked just two doors from his home while walking to buy a PlayStation controller.
- The assailants, armed with a ninja sword and a machete, approached him from behind.
- Ronan suffered two fatal stab wounds, one penetrating his heart.
- The attack was captured on closed-circuit television, providing crucial evidence for the trial.
- Four young men were arrested and charged in connection with the murder, with the trial revealing conflicting testimonies.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>1278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-burns-to-death-after-police-ignore-six-emergency-calls--72717650
In a chilling tale from Essex, England, Jennifer Cronin's life was tragically cut short after police dismissed six emergency calls about her daughter's abusive ex-husband. Despite a history of violence and threats, authorities failed to act, leading to a horrifying outcome. How could a system designed to protect the vulnerable allow such a tragedy to unfold?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Jennifer Cronin and the events leading up to her death. We explore the patterns of coercive control that defined her daughter Susan's marriage and the police's alarming inaction despite multiple warnings. What went wrong in this case, and what can we learn to prevent similar tragedies in the future?

Key Data: Date: March 12, 2018
Location: Essex, England
Victim: Jennifer Cronin
Perpetrator: Kieran Lynch
Relationship: Susan Lynch (daughter). Incident: Multiple emergency calls ignored by police.

- Six emergency calls were made to police regarding threats from Kieran Lynch.
- Kieran Lynch had a documented history of violence against Susan Lynch, including holding a knife to her throat.
- On the night of the incident, Kieran conducted an internet search for flammable liquids.
- Police failed to classify Kieran's behavior as stalking, missing critical intervention opportunities.
- A form to flag the presence of children in the household was never filled out, leaving them unprotected.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling tale from Essex, England, Jennifer Cronin's life was tragically cut short after police dismissed six emergency calls about her daughter's abusive ex-husband. Despite a history of violence and threats, authorities failed to act, leading to a horrifying outcome. How could a system designed to protect the vulnerable allow such a tragedy to unfold?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Jennifer Cronin and the events leading up to her death. We explore the patterns of coercive control that defined her daughter Susan's marriage and the police's alarming inaction despite multiple warnings. What went wrong in this case, and what can we learn to prevent similar tragedies in the future?

Key Data: Date: March 12, 2018
Location: Essex, England
Victim: Jennifer Cronin
Perpetrator: Kieran Lynch
Relationship: Susan Lynch (daughter). Incident: Multiple emergency calls ignored by police.

- Six emergency calls were made to police regarding threats from Kieran Lynch.
- Kieran Lynch had a documented history of violence against Susan Lynch, including holding a knife to her throat.
- On the night of the incident, Kieran conducted an internet search for flammable liquids.
- Police failed to classify Kieran's behavior as stalking, missing critical intervention opportunities.
- A form to flag the presence of children in the household was never filled out, leaving them unprotected.

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In a quiet South African town, a 15-year-old boy bursts into a police station, bloodied and screaming, “They're all dead.” What unfolded on that fateful night in April 2012 is a chilling tale of a family massacre that defies easy explanation. How did a seemingly ordinary evening turn into a nightmare, and what dark secrets lie behind the blood-stained evidence?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing details of the Steen Camp family massacre. We explore the events leading up to the tragedy, the investigation that followed, and the unsettling truths uncovered by forensic evidence. What really happened that night at the No Vuk farm, and why does the story of the lone survivor leave us questioning everything?

Date: April 6, 2012
Location: No Vuk farm, Northern Cape, South Africa
Victims: Dion Steen Camp, Cristelle Steen Camp, Martella Steen Camp. Survivor: Don Steen Camp, age 15. Evidence: Two firearms recovered, multiple gunshot wounds, and a bloodstained handprint on a telephone receiver.

- Don Steen Camp reported finding his family dead after hearing gunshots.
- Cristelle Steen Camp was shot first, followed by her daughter Martella, who managed to run outside before succumbing to her injuries.
- Dion Steen Camp attempted to defend his family but suffered fatal injuries from gunfire and blunt-force trauma.
- Two different weapons were used in the attack, raising questions about the nature of the crime.
- The community was left in shock as this was not the kind of violence they expected to see.

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In a quiet South African town, a 15-year-old boy bursts into a police station, bloodied and screaming, “They're all dead.” What unfolded on that fateful night in April 2012 is a chilling tale of a family massacre that defies easy explanation. How did a seemingly ordinary evening turn into a nightmare, and what dark secrets lie behind the blood-stained evidence?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing details of the Steen Camp family massacre. We explore the events leading up to the tragedy, the investigation that followed, and the unsettling truths uncovered by forensic evidence. What really happened that night at the No Vuk farm, and why does the story of the lone survivor leave us questioning everything?

Date: April 6, 2012
Location: No Vuk farm, Northern Cape, South Africa
Victims: Dion Steen Camp, Cristelle Steen Camp, Martella Steen Camp. Survivor: Don Steen Camp, age 15. Evidence: Two firearms recovered, multiple gunshot wounds, and a bloodstained handprint on a telephone receiver.

- Don Steen Camp reported finding his family dead after hearing gunshots.
- Cristelle Steen Camp was shot first, followed by her daughter Martella, who managed to run outside before succumbing to her injuries.
- Dion Steen Camp attempted to defend his family but suffered fatal injuries from gunfire and blunt-force trauma.
- Two different weapons were used in the attack, raising questions about the nature of the crime.
- The community was left in shock as this was not the kind of violence they expected to see.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In this chilling episode, we delve into a case that raises haunting questions about neglect and the failures of the system. When a mother searches for information on what happens to a body before calling 911, it reveals a disturbing reality. What led to the tragic deaths of two little girls, and how many warning signs were ignored?

In this episode, we analyze the heartbreaking timeline of events surrounding the deaths of Lexi and her baby sister Scarlet. From alarming Google searches to missed opportunities for intervention, we uncover the layers of this tragic story. What could have been done differently to save them?

Case: Lexi and Scarlet
Date: January 2018
Location: Rugby, England
Person: Louise Porton
Topic: neglect
Event: Deaths of two girls.

- Lexi was three years old and had been dead for hours before anyone called for help.
- Louise Porton searched for "How long does a body take to cool?" just before calling 911.
- Multiple people contacted social services about the children's welfare before their deaths.
- Lexi was hospitalized days before her death with a chest infection, but evidence pointed to deliberate obstruction of her airways.
- Louise sent a message claiming doctors said Lexi was going to die, despite no such prognosis being recorded.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In this chilling episode, we delve into a case that raises haunting questions about neglect and the failures of the system. When a mother searches for information on what happens to a body before calling 911, it reveals a disturbing reality. What led to the tragic deaths of two little girls, and how many warning signs were ignored?

In this episode, we analyze the heartbreaking timeline of events surrounding the deaths of Lexi and her baby sister Scarlet. From alarming Google searches to missed opportunities for intervention, we uncover the layers of this tragic story. What could have been done differently to save them?

Case: Lexi and Scarlet
Date: January 2018
Location: Rugby, England
Person: Louise Porton
Topic: neglect
Event: Deaths of two girls.

- Lexi was three years old and had been dead for hours before anyone called for help.
- Louise Porton searched for "How long does a body take to cool?" just before calling 911.
- Multiple people contacted social services about the children's welfare before their deaths.
- Lexi was hospitalized days before her death with a chest infection, but evidence pointed to deliberate obstruction of her airways.
- Louise sent a message claiming doctors said Lexi was going to die, despite no such prognosis being recorded.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On Christmas morning, a man knocked on his family's apartment door wearing a Santa Claus costume and carrying two pistols — one he'd kept for fifteen years. Inside, six people were opening gifts. They let him in. In a city that calls itself the Christmas Capital of Texas, what turns a holiday gathering into a massacre?

In this episode, we analyze the Grapevine, Texas Christmas killings of 2011. We examine the financial collapse and separation that preceded it, the wife who had begun rebuilding her life, the relative's final texts, and a motive that died in the room with everyone who could explain it. How does a man plan this, dress for it, and leave no word behind?

Perpetrator: Aziz Yassenpur
Victims: Six family members, including wife Nasrin, daughter Nona, and son Ali
Date: December 25, 2011
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Outcome: Homicide-suicide; case closed

- On Christmas morning 2011, Aziz Yassenpur arrived at his estranged family's Grapevine, Texas apartment dressed as Santa Claus, carrying two loaded pistols.
- Inside, six relatives were opening gifts; he opened fire, killing all six before taking his own life.
- His wife Nasrin had separated from him months earlier and was working two jobs to rebuild after his financial collapse.
- A young relative, Sara, sent two texts noting "my uncle is here dressed as Santa" minutes before the shooting began.
- No motive was ever confirmed; investigators closed the case as a homicide-suicide, with everyone who could explain it dead.

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On Christmas morning, a man knocked on his family's apartment door wearing a Santa Claus costume and carrying two pistols — one he'd kept for fifteen years. Inside, six people were opening gifts. They let him in. In a city that calls itself the Christmas Capital of Texas, what turns a holiday gathering into a massacre?

In this episode, we analyze the Grapevine, Texas Christmas killings of 2011. We examine the financial collapse and separation that preceded it, the wife who had begun rebuilding her life, the relative's final texts, and a motive that died in the room with everyone who could explain it. How does a man plan this, dress for it, and leave no word behind?

Perpetrator: Aziz Yassenpur
Victims: Six family members, including wife Nasrin, daughter Nona, and son Ali
Date: December 25, 2011
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Outcome: Homicide-suicide; case closed

- On Christmas morning 2011, Aziz Yassenpur arrived at his estranged family's Grapevine, Texas apartment dressed as Santa Claus, carrying two loaded pistols.
- Inside, six relatives were opening gifts; he opened fire, killing all six before taking his own life.
- His wife Nasrin had separated from him months earlier and was working two jobs to rebuild after his financial collapse.
- A young relative, Sara, sent two texts noting "my uncle is here dressed as Santa" minutes before the shooting began.
- No motive was ever confirmed; investigators closed the case as a homicide-suicide, with everyone who could explain it dead.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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She left her parents' house at half past one on New Year's morning with less than two hundred meters to walk home. She never arrived. Four weeks later, police found her wrapped in a bed sheet inside a three-foot bin cupboard — so close to her own front door you could have heard her neighbors moving inside. How does a young woman vanish in a space that small?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Rachel Moran in Hull, England. We examine the dark route caught on CCTV, the figure running behind her, the flat where her blood was found, and the three contradictory answers about a single key. When safety is two hundred meters away, what happens in the gap no camera recorded?

Victim: Rachel Moran
Age: 21 years old
Date: January 1, 2003
Location: Hull, England
Perpetrator: Michael Little
Outcome: Convicted of murder; life with a 25-year minimum

- Rachel Moran, 21, left her parents' house early on New Year's Day 2003 with less than 200 meters to walk home, and never arrived.
- Four weeks later, her body was found wrapped in a bed sheet inside a three-foot bin cupboard at a flat just 200 meters from her door.
- The flat belonged to Michael Little, 23, who gave three contradictory answers when officers asked for the key to the cupboard.
- Rachel's blood was found inside his flat, and mud on her legs was consistent with being dragged; CCTV showed a figure running behind her that night.
- Little claimed self-defense, but with no injuries on him and no history of violence for Rachel, the jury convicted him of murder.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717645Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:29:27 +0000Creator at ObomediaVanished in Plain Sight: The Rachel Moran Mystery She left her parents' house at half past one on New Year's morning with less than two hundred meters to walk home. She never arrived. Four weeks later, police found her wrapped in a bed sheet inside...
She left her parents' house at half past one on New Year's morning with less than two hundred meters to walk home. She never arrived. Four weeks later, police found her wrapped in a bed sheet inside a three-foot bin cupboard — so close to her own front door you could have heard her neighbors moving inside. How does a young woman vanish in a space that small?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Rachel Moran in Hull, England. We examine the dark route caught on CCTV, the figure running behind her, the flat where her blood was found, and the three contradictory answers about a single key. When safety is two hundred meters away, what happens in the gap no camera recorded?

Victim: Rachel Moran
Age: 21 years old
Date: January 1, 2003
Location: Hull, England
Perpetrator: Michael Little
Outcome: Convicted of murder; life with a 25-year minimum

- Rachel Moran, 21, left her parents' house early on New Year's Day 2003 with less than 200 meters to walk home, and never arrived.
- Four weeks later, her body was found wrapped in a bed sheet inside a three-foot bin cupboard at a flat just 200 meters from her door.
- The flat belonged to Michael Little, 23, who gave three contradictory answers when officers asked for the key to the cupboard.
- Rachel's blood was found inside his flat, and mud on her legs was consistent with being dragged; CCTV showed a figure running behind her that night.
- Little claimed self-defense, but with no injuries on him and no history of violence for Rachel, the jury convicted him of murder.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a shocking turn of events, a peaceful morning in North Oak Cliff, Dallas, transformed into a scene of horror when Jamie Faith was shot nine times in front of his home. Just hours after celebrating their fifteenth wedding anniversary, his wife Jennifer witnessed the brutal attack that would change her life forever. What dark secrets lay behind this tragic event?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Jamie Faith's murder and the investigation that followed. We explore the seemingly ordinary life of Jamie and Jennifer, the shocking evidence that emerged, and the hidden affair that turned a grieving widow into a prime suspect. What revelations will unfold as we piece together this tragic story?

Key Data:
Date: October 9, 2020
Location: North Oak Cliff, Dallas
Victim: Jamie Faith, age 49
Attacker: Described as stocky, wearing a mask, Latino appearance
Investigation: Evidence of an execution-style shooting; Jennifer's phone revealed an affair with Darren Lopez

- Jamie was shot nine times, including three times in the head and three in the chest.
- Jennifer Faith described the attacker attempting to steal her rings and striking their dog.
- The investigation revealed Jennifer had been in a lengthy digital affair with Darren Lopez, who lived in Tennessee.
- Jennifer used funds from a GoFundMe campaign to pay off debts linked to Lopez.
- A message from Jennifer to Lopez indicated she planned to erase their communications before a police follow-up interview.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717644Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:29:23 +0000Creator at ObomediaWife Watches Her Husband Get Shot Nine Times on Their Anniversary In a shocking turn of events, a peaceful morning in North Oak Cliff, Dallas, transformed into a scene of horror when Jamie Faith was shot nine times in front of his home. Just hours...
In a shocking turn of events, a peaceful morning in North Oak Cliff, Dallas, transformed into a scene of horror when Jamie Faith was shot nine times in front of his home. Just hours after celebrating their fifteenth wedding anniversary, his wife Jennifer witnessed the brutal attack that would change her life forever. What dark secrets lay behind this tragic event?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Jamie Faith's murder and the investigation that followed. We explore the seemingly ordinary life of Jamie and Jennifer, the shocking evidence that emerged, and the hidden affair that turned a grieving widow into a prime suspect. What revelations will unfold as we piece together this tragic story?

Key Data:
Date: October 9, 2020
Location: North Oak Cliff, Dallas
Victim: Jamie Faith, age 49
Attacker: Described as stocky, wearing a mask, Latino appearance
Investigation: Evidence of an execution-style shooting; Jennifer's phone revealed an affair with Darren Lopez

- Jamie was shot nine times, including three times in the head and three in the chest.
- Jennifer Faith described the attacker attempting to steal her rings and striking their dog.
- The investigation revealed Jennifer had been in a lengthy digital affair with Darren Lopez, who lived in Tennessee.
- Jennifer used funds from a GoFundMe campaign to pay off debts linked to Lopez.
- A message from Jennifer to Lopez indicated she planned to erase their communications before a police follow-up interview.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happens when a woman on the brink of a new life suddenly vanishes? Just days before her planned move, Lauren Giddings sent an unsettling email to her boyfriend, expressing a feeling of being watched in her own home. Four days later, her empty apartment told a haunting story - but what really happened to Lauren?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Giddings, a promising law student whose life was abruptly interrupted. We explore the eerie details surrounding her last days, including the chilling email she sent just before she vanished. What secrets lay hidden in her seemingly safe apartment complex, and who among her neighbors might have known more than they let on?

Person: Lauren Giddings
Date: June 29, 2011
Location: Macon, Georgia
Topic: Disappearance, Investigation
Person: Steven McDaniel

- Lauren Giddings was last seen on June 25, 2011, just days before her planned move.
- Her apartment showed no signs of struggle, with personal belongings left untouched.
- Investigators discovered a chilling email in which Lauren expressed feeling watched inside her apartment.
- Steven McDaniel, a fellow law student, became a person of interest due to his access to a master key and knowledge of Lauren's routine.
- The investigation revealed McDaniel's unsettling online activity, including searches related to Lauren and violent content.

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What happens when a woman on the brink of a new life suddenly vanishes? Just days before her planned move, Lauren Giddings sent an unsettling email to her boyfriend, expressing a feeling of being watched in her own home. Four days later, her empty apartment told a haunting story - but what really happened to Lauren?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Giddings, a promising law student whose life was abruptly interrupted. We explore the eerie details surrounding her last days, including the chilling email she sent just before she vanished. What secrets lay hidden in her seemingly safe apartment complex, and who among her neighbors might have known more than they let on?

Person: Lauren Giddings
Date: June 29, 2011
Location: Macon, Georgia
Topic: Disappearance, Investigation
Person: Steven McDaniel

- Lauren Giddings was last seen on June 25, 2011, just days before her planned move.
- Her apartment showed no signs of struggle, with personal belongings left untouched.
- Investigators discovered a chilling email in which Lauren expressed feeling watched inside her apartment.
- Steven McDaniel, a fellow law student, became a person of interest due to his access to a master key and knowledge of Lauren's routine.
- The investigation revealed McDaniel's unsettling online activity, including searches related to Lauren and violent content.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happens when a simple drop-off turns into a haunting mystery? Amara Banks, known as Jericho, was last seen alive after a night of grief with her sister. Just hours later, a neighbor’s desperate call to 911 went ignored, leading to a series of tragic events that would forever change her family. What truly happened inside that apartment?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Jericho Banks, a vibrant young mother whose life was cut short under harrowing circumstances. We explore the critical moments leading up to her disappearance, the failures of the system that should have protected her, and the unanswered questions that linger. What could have been done differently to save her and her children?

Person: Amara Banks (Jericho)
Date: February 8, 2020
Location: North Sherman Boulevard
Status: Wisconsin
Topic: Missing Persons
Event: 911 Call
Concept: Institutional Failure.

- Jericho was last seen alive on February 8, 2020, after being dropped off by her sister.
- A neighbor reported hearing loud impacts and a woman in distress just before Jericho's disappearance.
- Police arrived nine minutes after the 911 call but did not investigate the situation.
- Evidence found later included a hole in the wall and a napkin with blood, indicating violence had occurred.
- Jericho's phone and social media showed no activity after she was dropped off, suggesting she did not leave voluntarily.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happens when a simple drop-off turns into a haunting mystery? Amara Banks, known as Jericho, was last seen alive after a night of grief with her sister. Just hours later, a neighbor’s desperate call to 911 went ignored, leading to a series of tragic events that would forever change her family. What truly happened inside that apartment?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Jericho Banks, a vibrant young mother whose life was cut short under harrowing circumstances. We explore the critical moments leading up to her disappearance, the failures of the system that should have protected her, and the unanswered questions that linger. What could have been done differently to save her and her children?

Person: Amara Banks (Jericho)
Date: February 8, 2020
Location: North Sherman Boulevard
Status: Wisconsin
Topic: Missing Persons
Event: 911 Call
Concept: Institutional Failure.

- Jericho was last seen alive on February 8, 2020, after being dropped off by her sister.
- A neighbor reported hearing loud impacts and a woman in distress just before Jericho's disappearance.
- Police arrived nine minutes after the 911 call but did not investigate the situation.
- Evidence found later included a hole in the wall and a napkin with blood, indicating violence had occurred.
- Jericho's phone and social media showed no activity after she was dropped off, suggesting she did not leave voluntarily.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Somaya Begum, a young woman who escaped a life of oppression only to fall prey to the very threats she sought to escape. We explore the circumstances surrounding her life, the protective measures that failed her, and the chilling events leading up to her murder. What went wrong in the system that was supposed to keep her safe?

Key Data:
Date: June 25, 2022
Person: Somaya Begum
Location: 32 Benny Street, Bradford
Status: West Yorkshire
Concept: Restraining order, forced marriage protection order

- Somaya Begum was found dead on July 6, 2022, in an illegal dumping ground.
- A four-inch metal nail was discovered lodged in her back.
- She had a restraining order against her uncle Muhammad Tarus Khan, who had a history of violence.
- Somaya was last seen alive on June 25, 2022, after working her part-time job.
- Muhammad Tarus Khan was recorded obtaining a key copy for her residence just before her disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Somaya Begum, a young woman who escaped a life of oppression only to fall prey to the very threats she sought to escape. We explore the circumstances surrounding her life, the protective measures that failed her, and the chilling events leading up to her murder. What went wrong in the system that was supposed to keep her safe?

Key Data:
Date: June 25, 2022
Person: Somaya Begum
Location: 32 Benny Street, Bradford
Status: West Yorkshire
Concept: Restraining order, forced marriage protection order

- Somaya Begum was found dead on July 6, 2022, in an illegal dumping ground.
- A four-inch metal nail was discovered lodged in her back.
- She had a restraining order against her uncle Muhammad Tarus Khan, who had a history of violence.
- Somaya was last seen alive on June 25, 2022, after working her part-time job.
- Muhammad Tarus Khan was recorded obtaining a key copy for her residence just before her disappearance.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a quiet farming community, a twenty-year-old woman disappears just steps from her home. Sierra Jargon was riding her bright purple bicycle when she vanished, leaving behind a scene that would haunt her family and friends forever. What happened in those final moments before she was taken?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Sierra Jargon, exploring the timeline of events leading up to her vanishing and the chilling discoveries made by investigators. We examine who Sierra was, her dreams, and the unsettling circumstances surrounding her last known moments. What secrets lie behind the objects found at the scene?

Label: Sierra Jargon
Date: July 19, 2016
Location: Metamora, Ohio
Event: Disappearance
Key Object: Purple bicycle

- Sierra was last seen riding her purple bicycle less than five hundred feet from her mother's front door.
- Two pairs of sunglasses and a screwdriver were found near her bicycle, which did not belong to her.
- The missing persons report was filed at eleven o'clock on the night of her disappearance.
- Search teams discovered her bicycle lying flat on the ground at around three in the morning.
- The last confirmed sighting of Sierra was at approximately six forty-three in the evening, shortly before she rode away alone.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a quiet farming community, a twenty-year-old woman disappears just steps from her home. Sierra Jargon was riding her bright purple bicycle when she vanished, leaving behind a scene that would haunt her family and friends forever. What happened in those final moments before she was taken?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Sierra Jargon, exploring the timeline of events leading up to her vanishing and the chilling discoveries made by investigators. We examine who Sierra was, her dreams, and the unsettling circumstances surrounding her last known moments. What secrets lie behind the objects found at the scene?

Label: Sierra Jargon
Date: July 19, 2016
Location: Metamora, Ohio
Event: Disappearance
Key Object: Purple bicycle

- Sierra was last seen riding her purple bicycle less than five hundred feet from her mother's front door.
- Two pairs of sunglasses and a screwdriver were found near her bicycle, which did not belong to her.
- The missing persons report was filed at eleven o'clock on the night of her disappearance.
- Search teams discovered her bicycle lying flat on the ground at around three in the morning.
- The last confirmed sighting of Sierra was at approximately six forty-three in the evening, shortly before she rode away alone.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling sequence of events, nineteen-year-old Mia Marano swipes her key fob and steps into her apartment, marking the last confirmed sighting of her alive. Just hours before her planned flight home, a maintenance worker had entered her unit without any documented reason. What happened during those thirty-eight minutes remains a haunting mystery that raises unsettling questions about safety and trust.

In this episode, we delve into the timeline surrounding Mia's disappearance, exploring the unsettling details that emerged after her last known moments. From the chaotic scene her father discovered to the alarming access logs revealing unauthorized entries, we piece together the disturbing puzzle of Mia Marano's fate. What truly happened in her apartment that evening, and who was waiting for her inside?

Date: September 24, 2021
Person: Mia Marano
Location: Arden Villas, Orange County. Key Event: Last confirmed sighting. Maintenance Worker: Armando Cabayo. Timeline: 2:14 PM entry by Cabayo, 5:14 PM return of Mia.

- Mia's suitcase was packed and ready for her flight home.
- Surveillance footage captured Armando Cabayo's vehicle leaving at 5:52 PM.
- Mia's father found her apartment in disarray with red stains on the pillows.
- The access log showed unauthorized entry into Mia's apartment before her return.
- Mia had communicated with her family throughout the day before going silent.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717639Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:29:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaMaintenance Worker Enters Her Apartment Hours Before She Disappears In a chilling sequence of events, nineteen-year-old Mia Marano swipes her key fob and steps into her apartment, marking the last confirmed sighting of her alive. Just hours before...
In a chilling sequence of events, nineteen-year-old Mia Marano swipes her key fob and steps into her apartment, marking the last confirmed sighting of her alive. Just hours before her planned flight home, a maintenance worker had entered her unit without any documented reason. What happened during those thirty-eight minutes remains a haunting mystery that raises unsettling questions about safety and trust.

In this episode, we delve into the timeline surrounding Mia's disappearance, exploring the unsettling details that emerged after her last known moments. From the chaotic scene her father discovered to the alarming access logs revealing unauthorized entries, we piece together the disturbing puzzle of Mia Marano's fate. What truly happened in her apartment that evening, and who was waiting for her inside?

Date: September 24, 2021
Person: Mia Marano
Location: Arden Villas, Orange County. Key Event: Last confirmed sighting. Maintenance Worker: Armando Cabayo. Timeline: 2:14 PM entry by Cabayo, 5:14 PM return of Mia.

- Mia's suitcase was packed and ready for her flight home.
- Surveillance footage captured Armando Cabayo's vehicle leaving at 5:52 PM.
- Mia's father found her apartment in disarray with red stains on the pillows.
- The access log showed unauthorized entry into Mia's apartment before her return.
- Mia had communicated with her family throughout the day before going silent.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, a man finds himself trapped behind a door he built himself, unable to escape the flames that Julie Dixon unleashed. On March 13, 2011, David Twig was found on his knees, facing the locked door, while his partner stood outside, weeping. How did a life built on trust and love lead to such a horrifying betrayal?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking details of David Twig's tragic death at the hands of Julie Dixon, the woman he trusted most. We explore the years of hidden debt, manipulation, and the chilling moments leading up to the fire that sealed his fate. What drove Julie to commit such an unthinkable act against the man she claimed to love?

Key Data:
Date: March 13, 2011
Location: Bingham, Nottinghamshire
Victim: David Twig
Perpetrator: Julie Dixon
Occupation: Carpenter
Relationship: Partners for 15 years

- David Twig was found dead in a locked storage room he built himself.
- Julie Dixon had accumulated significant debt without David's knowledge.
- A warrant was issued in David's name just days before his death.
- Julie purchased petrol shortly before the incident, claiming it was for the lawnmower.
- The fire ignited by Julie was small but deadly, leading to David's tragic demise.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717638Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0000Creator at ObomediaWoman Locks Her Partner in a Closet and Watches Him Die In a chilling turn of events, a man finds himself trapped behind a door he built himself, unable to escape the flames that Julie Dixon unleashed. On March 13, 2011, David Twig was found on his...
In a chilling turn of events, a man finds himself trapped behind a door he built himself, unable to escape the flames that Julie Dixon unleashed. On March 13, 2011, David Twig was found on his knees, facing the locked door, while his partner stood outside, weeping. How did a life built on trust and love lead to such a horrifying betrayal?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking details of David Twig's tragic death at the hands of Julie Dixon, the woman he trusted most. We explore the years of hidden debt, manipulation, and the chilling moments leading up to the fire that sealed his fate. What drove Julie to commit such an unthinkable act against the man she claimed to love?

Key Data:
Date: March 13, 2011
Location: Bingham, Nottinghamshire
Victim: David Twig
Perpetrator: Julie Dixon
Occupation: Carpenter
Relationship: Partners for 15 years

- David Twig was found dead in a locked storage room he built himself.
- Julie Dixon had accumulated significant debt without David's knowledge.
- A warrant was issued in David's name just days before his death.
- Julie purchased petrol shortly before the incident, claiming it was for the lawnmower.
- The fire ignited by Julie was small but deadly, leading to David's tragic demise.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A man stepped in front of an express train and survived, losing an arm and a hand. Twenty miles away, a woman lay dead in his flat with a belt around her neck. He had killed before — not once, but twice — and both times the system had let him walk free. How does a man convicted of two killings get handed every condition he needs to kill again?

In this episode, we analyze the crimes of Theodore Johnson and the institutional failures that spanned three decades. We examine the two manslaughter convictions, the judge who called him "not a violent man," the relationship he hid from supervisors for twenty years, and the coroner who found the final death preventable. What happens when a supervision system depends entirely on the honesty of the person it is supervising?

Perpetrator: Theodore Johnson
Victims: Yvonne Johnson (1981), Yvonne Bennett (1993), Angela Best (2016)
Location: England
Outcome: Convicted of murder in 2017; life with a 30-year minimum

- Theodore Johnson killed three women across 35 years, and in the first two cases was convicted only of manslaughter and released.
- In 1981 he killed his wife Yvonne; in 1993 he strangled partner Yvonne Bennett with a belt and received a hospital order, with a judge calling him "not a violent man."
- Released under conditions requiring him to disclose any new relationship, he hid his nearly 20-year relationship with Angela Best from all supervisors.
- In 2016, after Angela discovered his past and left him, he strangled and bludgeoned her, then stepped in front of a train and survived.
- He pleaded guilty to Angela's murder and received life with a 30-year minimum; a coroner found her death was preventable.

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A man stepped in front of an express train and survived, losing an arm and a hand. Twenty miles away, a woman lay dead in his flat with a belt around her neck. He had killed before — not once, but twice — and both times the system had let him walk free. How does a man convicted of two killings get handed every condition he needs to kill again?

In this episode, we analyze the crimes of Theodore Johnson and the institutional failures that spanned three decades. We examine the two manslaughter convictions, the judge who called him "not a violent man," the relationship he hid from supervisors for twenty years, and the coroner who found the final death preventable. What happens when a supervision system depends entirely on the honesty of the person it is supervising?

Perpetrator: Theodore Johnson
Victims: Yvonne Johnson (1981), Yvonne Bennett (1993), Angela Best (2016)
Location: England
Outcome: Convicted of murder in 2017; life with a 30-year minimum

- Theodore Johnson killed three women across 35 years, and in the first two cases was convicted only of manslaughter and released.
- In 1981 he killed his wife Yvonne; in 1993 he strangled partner Yvonne Bennett with a belt and received a hospital order, with a judge calling him "not a violent man."
- Released under conditions requiring him to disclose any new relationship, he hid his nearly 20-year relationship with Angela Best from all supervisors.
- In 2016, after Angela discovered his past and left him, he strangled and bludgeoned her, then stepped in front of a train and survived.
- He pleaded guilty to Angela's murder and received life with a 30-year minimum; a coroner found her death was preventable.

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What happened to Christina Morris after she left a night out with friends? In the early hours of August 30, 2014, a young woman vanished without a trace, leaving behind only questions and a locked car. With a man serving life in prison and no clear answers, the mystery deepens-what really occurred in that parking garage?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Christina Morris, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the aftermath that left her family searching for answers. We analyze the timeline of that fateful night, the key players involved, and the haunting silence that followed her last known moments. What secrets lie hidden in the shadows of this unresolved case?

Person: Christina Morris
Date: August 30, 2014
Location: Plano, Texas
Person: Enrique Orochi
Event: Disappearance
Status: Texas.

- Christina Morris was last seen at 11:35 PM on August 29, 2014, captured on security footage with friends.
- Her car was found locked and undamaged the next day, with no personal belongings inside.
- A man named Enrique Orochi was the last person seen with Christina before her disappearance.
- Christina sent a text to her boyfriend at 2:12 AM, stating she couldn't find her car keys.
- Despite extensive searches, the cause of Christina's disappearance remains a mystery, with no signs of struggle.

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What happened to Christina Morris after she left a night out with friends? In the early hours of August 30, 2014, a young woman vanished without a trace, leaving behind only questions and a locked car. With a man serving life in prison and no clear answers, the mystery deepens-what really occurred in that parking garage?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Christina Morris, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the aftermath that left her family searching for answers. We analyze the timeline of that fateful night, the key players involved, and the haunting silence that followed her last known moments. What secrets lie hidden in the shadows of this unresolved case?

Person: Christina Morris
Date: August 30, 2014
Location: Plano, Texas
Person: Enrique Orochi
Event: Disappearance
Status: Texas.

- Christina Morris was last seen at 11:35 PM on August 29, 2014, captured on security footage with friends.
- Her car was found locked and undamaged the next day, with no personal belongings inside.
- A man named Enrique Orochi was the last person seen with Christina before her disappearance.
- Christina sent a text to her boyfriend at 2:12 AM, stating she couldn't find her car keys.
- Despite extensive searches, the cause of Christina's disappearance remains a mystery, with no signs of struggle.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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An eight-year-old in a Hello Kitty shirt turned toward the park exit instead of home, and a security camera caught the last image of her alive. Ten days later, farmworkers draining a pond found a black suitcase floating near the surface. The woman who handed investigators a note describing exactly where to look was the same woman who had put the body there. Who writes a tip to their own crime?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Sandra Cantu in Tracy, California. We examine the trusted neighbor, the stolen suitcase, the surveillance trail to the pond, and the handwritten note that only the killer could have written. How does a community's own sense of safety become the condition that makes a crime possible?

Victim: Sandra Cantu
Age: 8 years old
Date: March 27, 2009
Location: Tracy, California
Perpetrator: Melissa Huckaby (neighbor)
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; life without parole

- Sandra Cantu, 8, was last seen on a security camera leaving her family's mobile home park in Tracy, California, on March 27, 2009.
- Ten days later, her body was found inside a black suitcase floating in an irrigation pond.
- She had been drugged, sexually assaulted, and strangled, and the suitcase had been reported stolen by neighbor Melissa Huckaby.
- Huckaby handed investigators a handwritten note describing exactly where the body was — a note prosecutors said only the killer could have written.
- Huckaby pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life without parole, never offering a motive.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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An eight-year-old in a Hello Kitty shirt turned toward the park exit instead of home, and a security camera caught the last image of her alive. Ten days later, farmworkers draining a pond found a black suitcase floating near the surface. The woman who handed investigators a note describing exactly where to look was the same woman who had put the body there. Who writes a tip to their own crime?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Sandra Cantu in Tracy, California. We examine the trusted neighbor, the stolen suitcase, the surveillance trail to the pond, and the handwritten note that only the killer could have written. How does a community's own sense of safety become the condition that makes a crime possible?

Victim: Sandra Cantu
Age: 8 years old
Date: March 27, 2009
Location: Tracy, California
Perpetrator: Melissa Huckaby (neighbor)
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; life without parole

- Sandra Cantu, 8, was last seen on a security camera leaving her family's mobile home park in Tracy, California, on March 27, 2009.
- Ten days later, her body was found inside a black suitcase floating in an irrigation pond.
- She had been drugged, sexually assaulted, and strangled, and the suitcase had been reported stolen by neighbor Melissa Huckaby.
- Huckaby handed investigators a handwritten note describing exactly where the body was — a note prosecutors said only the killer could have written.
- Huckaby pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life without parole, never offering a motive.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A man told a friend, in plain words, exactly what he intended to do to a thirteen-year-old girl. The friend heard every syllable and said nothing — it just sounded like talk. Ten days later, two children were dead in a ditch off a Texas back road, and the man who had announced his plan was scrubbing his car at a car wash at midnight. What happens when a predator tells you what he is and no one believes him?

In this episode, we analyze the murders of Brian King and Christina Benjamin in Ellis County, Texas. We examine the summer night they sneaked out, the warning that went unheeded, the tan Subaru and the tools inside it, and the conviction and execution that followed. How does the gap between a threat spoken and a threat believed become a place where two children are lost?

Victims: Brian King (14) and Christina Benjamin (13)
Date: July 1993
Location: Telo, Ellis County, Texas
Perpetrator: Jason Massie
Outcome: Convicted; executed in 2001

- In July 1993, Brian King, 14, and Christina Benjamin, 13, sneaked out one summer night in Ellis County, Texas, and never came home.
- Their bodies were found on Cut Off Road; Brian had been shot, and Christina was mutilated, her head and hands removed.
- Ten days earlier, Jason Massie had told a friend exactly what he intended to do to Christina, but the friend dismissed it as talk.
- A car wash owner's tip, a parole officer's card in the vacuum, and blood and tools in Massie's tan Subaru tied him to the crime.
- Massie was convicted and executed in 2001; Christina's head and hands were never recovered.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A man told a friend, in plain words, exactly what he intended to do to a thirteen-year-old girl. The friend heard every syllable and said nothing — it just sounded like talk. Ten days later, two children were dead in a ditch off a Texas back road, and the man who had announced his plan was scrubbing his car at a car wash at midnight. What happens when a predator tells you what he is and no one believes him?

In this episode, we analyze the murders of Brian King and Christina Benjamin in Ellis County, Texas. We examine the summer night they sneaked out, the warning that went unheeded, the tan Subaru and the tools inside it, and the conviction and execution that followed. How does the gap between a threat spoken and a threat believed become a place where two children are lost?

Victims: Brian King (14) and Christina Benjamin (13)
Date: July 1993
Location: Telo, Ellis County, Texas
Perpetrator: Jason Massie
Outcome: Convicted; executed in 2001

- In July 1993, Brian King, 14, and Christina Benjamin, 13, sneaked out one summer night in Ellis County, Texas, and never came home.
- Their bodies were found on Cut Off Road; Brian had been shot, and Christina was mutilated, her head and hands removed.
- Ten days earlier, Jason Massie had told a friend exactly what he intended to do to Christina, but the friend dismissed it as talk.
- A car wash owner's tip, a parole officer's card in the vacuum, and blood and tools in Massie's tan Subaru tied him to the crime.
- Massie was convicted and executed in 2001; Christina's head and hands were never recovered.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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What was supposed to be a typical Saturday afternoon turned into a chilling mystery when thirteen-year-old Billy Joe Jenkins was found dead in her garden, paintbrush still in hand. The weapon that ended her life was a common household item, yet the truth behind her murder remains elusive even after decades. How could a seemingly ordinary day lead to such a tragic and unresolved fate?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting details of Billy Joe Jenkins' murder, exploring the events leading up to that fateful day in February 1997. We examine the family's dynamics, the peculiar circumstances surrounding her death, and the ongoing questions that linger in the wake of a conviction that many still contest. What really happened in that garden?

Person: Billy Joe Jenkins
Date: February 15, 1997
Location: 48 Lower Park Road, Hastings
Status: Unsolved murder
Topic: Family dynamics
Event: Murder investigation.

- Billy Joe Jenkins was found face down in her garden, still holding a paintbrush.
- The murder weapon, an iron tent peg, was identified as a common household item.
- A man was convicted of her murder the following year and sentenced to life in prison.
- The case remains one of the most contested and unresolved killings in British history.
- Billy Joe was an adopted child living with her adoptive family at the time of her death.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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What was supposed to be a typical Saturday afternoon turned into a chilling mystery when thirteen-year-old Billy Joe Jenkins was found dead in her garden, paintbrush still in hand. The weapon that ended her life was a common household item, yet the truth behind her murder remains elusive even after decades. How could a seemingly ordinary day lead to such a tragic and unresolved fate?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting details of Billy Joe Jenkins' murder, exploring the events leading up to that fateful day in February 1997. We examine the family's dynamics, the peculiar circumstances surrounding her death, and the ongoing questions that linger in the wake of a conviction that many still contest. What really happened in that garden?

Person: Billy Joe Jenkins
Date: February 15, 1997
Location: 48 Lower Park Road, Hastings
Status: Unsolved murder
Topic: Family dynamics
Event: Murder investigation.

- Billy Joe Jenkins was found face down in her garden, still holding a paintbrush.
- The murder weapon, an iron tent peg, was identified as a common household item.
- A man was convicted of her murder the following year and sentenced to life in prison.
- The case remains one of the most contested and unresolved killings in British history.
- Billy Joe was an adopted child living with her adoptive family at the time of her death.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A seven-year-old boy walked out of a burning house, stabbed roughly twenty times and on fire, and said four words to the officers who reached him: "My dad killed my mom." The killer was never in question. But how a father could do this to his own family is a question no trial has ever fully answered.

In this episode, we analyze the murders committed by Ronnie O'Neal III in Riverview, Florida. We examine the night on Pike Lake Drive, the disabled daughter who could not run, the son who survived and testified, and the father who represented himself and claimed self-defense. What does accountability mean when the act itself defies understanding?

Victims: Kyata "Kiki" Baron (33) and Nivia O'Neal (9); Ronnie Jr. (7) survived
Date: March 18, 2018
Location: Riverview, Florida
Perpetrator: Ronnie O'Neal III (father)
Outcome: Convicted on all counts

- On March 18, 2018, a seven-year-old boy walked out of a burning Florida home, stabbed about twenty times, and told officers, "My dad killed my mom."
- His father, Ronnie O'Neal III, had killed the boy's mother, Kiki Baron, and his nine-year-old disabled sister, Nivia, and set the house on fire.
- O'Neal was found incompetent in 2018, later restored to competency, and chose to represent himself at trial.
- He claimed "stand your ground" self-defense, but his surviving son testified against him from the stand.
- O'Neal was convicted on all counts, including two murders and attempted murder; his son survived and was adopted by an investigating detective's family.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A seven-year-old boy walked out of a burning house, stabbed roughly twenty times and on fire, and said four words to the officers who reached him: "My dad killed my mom." The killer was never in question. But how a father could do this to his own family is a question no trial has ever fully answered.

In this episode, we analyze the murders committed by Ronnie O'Neal III in Riverview, Florida. We examine the night on Pike Lake Drive, the disabled daughter who could not run, the son who survived and testified, and the father who represented himself and claimed self-defense. What does accountability mean when the act itself defies understanding?

Victims: Kyata "Kiki" Baron (33) and Nivia O'Neal (9); Ronnie Jr. (7) survived
Date: March 18, 2018
Location: Riverview, Florida
Perpetrator: Ronnie O'Neal III (father)
Outcome: Convicted on all counts

- On March 18, 2018, a seven-year-old boy walked out of a burning Florida home, stabbed about twenty times, and told officers, "My dad killed my mom."
- His father, Ronnie O'Neal III, had killed the boy's mother, Kiki Baron, and his nine-year-old disabled sister, Nivia, and set the house on fire.
- O'Neal was found incompetent in 2018, later restored to competency, and chose to represent himself at trial.
- He claimed "stand your ground" self-defense, but his surviving son testified against him from the stand.
- O'Neal was convicted on all counts, including two murders and attempted murder; his son survived and was adopted by an investigating detective's family.

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At one in the morning, a 23-year-old landed in Salt Lake City after burying her grandmother and texted her mother four words: "landed love you mama." The reply came back green. Instead of going home, she took a rideshare to a park at 2:40 a.m., told the driver she was meeting someone, and walked toward a car already waiting in the dark. Who was waiting for her?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of McKenzie Leck in Utah. We examine the late-night meeting at a park, the man she met on an arrangement app who first denied knowing her, the burned and freshly dug backyard, and a confession to a killing with no motive at all. What does it mean when the answer to "why" is simply that he wanted to know how it felt?

Victim: McKenzie Leck
Age: 23 years old
Date: June 17, 2019
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Perpetrator: Iola "AJ" Aray
Outcome: Convicted; life without parole

- McKenzie Leck, a 23-year-old University of Utah student, landed in Salt Lake City after her grandmother's funeral and texted her mother "landed love you mama."
- Instead of going home, she took a rideshare to a park at 2:40 a.m. to meet someone and was never seen alive again.
- She had connected with Iola "AJ" Aray on an arrangement app; he first denied knowing her, then changed his story.
- Evidence at his home — a burned area, a freshly dug hole, heavy bleach, and a request for a hidden soundproof room — led police to her remains in Logan Canyon.
- Aray confessed to a premeditated killing with no identifiable motive and was sentenced to life without parole.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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At one in the morning, a 23-year-old landed in Salt Lake City after burying her grandmother and texted her mother four words: "landed love you mama." The reply came back green. Instead of going home, she took a rideshare to a park at 2:40 a.m., told the driver she was meeting someone, and walked toward a car already waiting in the dark. Who was waiting for her?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of McKenzie Leck in Utah. We examine the late-night meeting at a park, the man she met on an arrangement app who first denied knowing her, the burned and freshly dug backyard, and a confession to a killing with no motive at all. What does it mean when the answer to "why" is simply that he wanted to know how it felt?

Victim: McKenzie Leck
Age: 23 years old
Date: June 17, 2019
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Perpetrator: Iola "AJ" Aray
Outcome: Convicted; life without parole

- McKenzie Leck, a 23-year-old University of Utah student, landed in Salt Lake City after her grandmother's funeral and texted her mother "landed love you mama."
- Instead of going home, she took a rideshare to a park at 2:40 a.m. to meet someone and was never seen alive again.
- She had connected with Iola "AJ" Aray on an arrangement app; he first denied knowing her, then changed his story.
- Evidence at his home — a burned area, a freshly dug hole, heavy bleach, and a request for a hidden soundproof room — led police to her remains in Logan Canyon.
- Aray confessed to a premeditated killing with no identifiable motive and was sentenced to life without parole.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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At three fifty-two in the morning on June twenty-ninth, 2013, Larry Wells Jr. left his home in Hamburg, New York, to open a toy store. Just hours later, he would be found dead, stabbed three times in a place known for its safety. How did a crime unfold in a seemingly secure environment with no witnesses, and what dark secrets would emerge as investigators dug deeper?

In this episode, we analyze the shocking murder of Larry Wells Jr. and the investigation that followed. From the eerie calm of a crime scene in a town with nearly nonexistent violence to the unexpected twists that led authorities to the unlikeliest of suspects, we explore how trust can lead to devastating consequences. What really happened in those early morning hours at Toys R Us?

Date: June 29, 2013
Location: Hamburg, New York
Victim: Larry Wells Jr., age 35. Cause of death: Three stab wounds to the chest. Investigation: No forced entry, no robbery motive, and a community left in disbelief.

- Larry was a devoted father and husband, with a four-year-old daughter and another child on the way.
- The crime scene showed no signs of forced entry, raising questions about the killer's identity.
- Local reporters described Hamburg as a town where residents left their doors unlocked, making the murder even more shocking.
- The delivery driver was the last confirmed person to see Larry alive, leaving the store just before the murder occurred.
- Investigators initially assumed a gun was used, but the medical examiner confirmed the fatal injuries were from a knife.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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At three fifty-two in the morning on June twenty-ninth, 2013, Larry Wells Jr. left his home in Hamburg, New York, to open a toy store. Just hours later, he would be found dead, stabbed three times in a place known for its safety. How did a crime unfold in a seemingly secure environment with no witnesses, and what dark secrets would emerge as investigators dug deeper?

In this episode, we analyze the shocking murder of Larry Wells Jr. and the investigation that followed. From the eerie calm of a crime scene in a town with nearly nonexistent violence to the unexpected twists that led authorities to the unlikeliest of suspects, we explore how trust can lead to devastating consequences. What really happened in those early morning hours at Toys R Us?

Date: June 29, 2013
Location: Hamburg, New York
Victim: Larry Wells Jr., age 35. Cause of death: Three stab wounds to the chest. Investigation: No forced entry, no robbery motive, and a community left in disbelief.

- Larry was a devoted father and husband, with a four-year-old daughter and another child on the way.
- The crime scene showed no signs of forced entry, raising questions about the killer's identity.
- Local reporters described Hamburg as a town where residents left their doors unlocked, making the murder even more shocking.
- The delivery driver was the last confirmed person to see Larry alive, leaving the store just before the murder occurred.
- Investigators initially assumed a gun was used, but the medical examiner confirmed the fatal injuries were from a knife.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A YouTube channel with nearly forty thousand subscribers appeared to be live, its host visible and accounted for. Twenty minutes away, a 32-year-old woman who was fifteen weeks pregnant was fighting for her life. What looks more airtight than a public, time-stamped live stream — and what better place to hide?

In this episode, we analyze the killing of Natalie McNally in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, and the alibi built around it. We examine the pre-recorded stream, the CCTV figure whose gait matched her boyfriend, the phone dark for five hours, and the fingerprint on a bloodied glove. How does the most public thing a person can do become the perfect cover?

Victim: Natalie McNally
Age: 32 (15 weeks pregnant)
Date: December 18, 2022
Location: Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Accused: Steven McCulla (boyfriend)
Outcome: Charged with murder; trial pending

- Natalie McNally, a 32-year-old who was fifteen weeks pregnant, was killed in her Lurgan home on December 18, 2022.
- Her boyfriend, Steven McCulla, appeared to be live-streaming to nearly 40,000 YouTube subscribers at the time — an apparent alibi.
- He later admitted in court the stream was pre-recorded; his phone showed no activity for over five hours, reactivating minutes after a taxi dropped him home.
- CCTV gait analysis, a fingerprint on a bloodied marigold glove, and a "No Time to Die" thumbnail during the attack window built the case.
- McCulla denied the murder and pleaded not guilty; he was charged and a trial was set, the judge calling it the most complex case she had seen.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A YouTube channel with nearly forty thousand subscribers appeared to be live, its host visible and accounted for. Twenty minutes away, a 32-year-old woman who was fifteen weeks pregnant was fighting for her life. What looks more airtight than a public, time-stamped live stream — and what better place to hide?

In this episode, we analyze the killing of Natalie McNally in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, and the alibi built around it. We examine the pre-recorded stream, the CCTV figure whose gait matched her boyfriend, the phone dark for five hours, and the fingerprint on a bloodied glove. How does the most public thing a person can do become the perfect cover?

Victim: Natalie McNally
Age: 32 (15 weeks pregnant)
Date: December 18, 2022
Location: Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Accused: Steven McCulla (boyfriend)
Outcome: Charged with murder; trial pending

- Natalie McNally, a 32-year-old who was fifteen weeks pregnant, was killed in her Lurgan home on December 18, 2022.
- Her boyfriend, Steven McCulla, appeared to be live-streaming to nearly 40,000 YouTube subscribers at the time — an apparent alibi.
- He later admitted in court the stream was pre-recorded; his phone showed no activity for over five hours, reactivating minutes after a taxi dropped him home.
- CCTV gait analysis, a fingerprint on a bloodied marigold glove, and a "No Time to Die" thumbnail during the attack window built the case.
- McCulla denied the murder and pleaded not guilty; he was charged and a trial was set, the judge calling it the most complex case she had seen.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a shocking turn of events, a calm call to emergency services reveals a daughter confessing to the unthinkable: she has stabbed her mother over a hundred times. What led to this horrific act in a seemingly ordinary home in Western Sydney? The chilling details of that night will leave you questioning how such violence could erupt from a place of love.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Rita Caleri and her daughter Jessica. We explore the complex dynamics of their relationship, the mental health struggles that plagued Jessica, and the harrowing events that unfolded on July 20, 2009. What drove Jessica to commit such an act against her own mother?

Key Data:
Date: July 20, 2009
Location: 19 St Clair Avenue, Western Sydney
Victim: Rita Caleri, 57 years old
Perpetrator: Jessica Caleri, 25 years old
Incident: Stabbing with over 100 wounds, including decapitation

- Rita Caleri was a devoted caregiver for her daughter and her own aging mother.
- Jessica had multiple serious mental health diagnoses, including bipolar disorder and autism.
- The attack involved seven knives, with 90 defensive wounds on Rita's body.
- Jessica called emergency services immediately after the attack, expressing confusion about her mother's severed head.
- The incident escalated from a food request to a fatal confrontation in the kitchen.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a shocking turn of events, a calm call to emergency services reveals a daughter confessing to the unthinkable: she has stabbed her mother over a hundred times. What led to this horrific act in a seemingly ordinary home in Western Sydney? The chilling details of that night will leave you questioning how such violence could erupt from a place of love.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Rita Caleri and her daughter Jessica. We explore the complex dynamics of their relationship, the mental health struggles that plagued Jessica, and the harrowing events that unfolded on July 20, 2009. What drove Jessica to commit such an act against her own mother?

Key Data:
Date: July 20, 2009
Location: 19 St Clair Avenue, Western Sydney
Victim: Rita Caleri, 57 years old
Perpetrator: Jessica Caleri, 25 years old
Incident: Stabbing with over 100 wounds, including decapitation

- Rita Caleri was a devoted caregiver for her daughter and her own aging mother.
- Jessica had multiple serious mental health diagnoses, including bipolar disorder and autism.
- The attack involved seven knives, with 90 defensive wounds on Rita's body.
- Jessica called emergency services immediately after the attack, expressing confusion about her mother's severed head.
- The incident escalated from a food request to a fatal confrontation in the kitchen.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, Alexis Crawford's life took a dark twist just days before her graduation. After a night of drinking with her roommate and her roommate's boyfriend, Alexis found herself a victim of an assault that would lead to her mysterious disappearance. How could someone so close betray her trust, and what really happened in those final days?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Alexis Crawford, a promising student whose life was cut short under suspicious circumstances. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, including the assault she endured and the alarming actions of her roommate, Jordan. What secrets were hidden in that apartment, and how did they contribute to Alexis's tragic fate?

Key Data:
Person: Alexis Crawford
Date: October 30, 2019
Location: Heritage Station Apartments, Atlanta
Event: Disappearance after assault
Key Individuals: Jordan Jones, Baron Brantley

- Alexis Crawford was last seen on October 30, 2019, just days after being assaulted.
- The assault occurred on October 27, 2019, involving her roommate's boyfriend, Baron Brantley.
- A rape kit confirmed the presence of Baron Brantley's DNA.
- Jordan Jones called 911 to report her car stolen, not the assault.
- Alexis was forced to sleep on the couch in her own home after the incident.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a chilling turn of events, Alexis Crawford's life took a dark twist just days before her graduation. After a night of drinking with her roommate and her roommate's boyfriend, Alexis found herself a victim of an assault that would lead to her mysterious disappearance. How could someone so close betray her trust, and what really happened in those final days?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Alexis Crawford, a promising student whose life was cut short under suspicious circumstances. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, including the assault she endured and the alarming actions of her roommate, Jordan. What secrets were hidden in that apartment, and how did they contribute to Alexis's tragic fate?

Key Data:
Person: Alexis Crawford
Date: October 30, 2019
Location: Heritage Station Apartments, Atlanta
Event: Disappearance after assault
Key Individuals: Jordan Jones, Baron Brantley

- Alexis Crawford was last seen on October 30, 2019, just days after being assaulted.
- The assault occurred on October 27, 2019, involving her roommate's boyfriend, Baron Brantley.
- A rape kit confirmed the presence of Baron Brantley's DNA.
- Jordan Jones called 911 to report her car stolen, not the assault.
- Alexis was forced to sleep on the couch in her own home after the incident.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In just fifty-one seconds, a young girl vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling mystery that still haunts Sarasota. Carly Jane Brucia, an eleven-year-old girl, was last seen walking home on a quiet evening, only to be approached by a stranger in a mechanic's uniform. What happened in that brief moment, and who was the man that took her away?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting details of Carly Brucia's disappearance, exploring the pivotal moments captured on surveillance footage that would become iconic in true crime history. We analyze the investigation that followed, the chilling evidence uncovered, and the shocking connections that emerged. What secrets lie behind those fifty-one seconds?

Person: Carly Brucia
Date: February 1, 2004
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Topic: Disappearance, Investigation, True Crime.

- Carly was last seen at 6:21 PM on February 1, 2004, wearing a red shirt and blue jeans.
- A motion-activated camera captured her walking with a man in a mechanic's uniform.
- The investigation revealed a red pickup truck seen near the car wash where Carly disappeared.
- A bloodhound tracked Carly's scent to the car wash, indicating she was taken by vehicle.
- The footage from the car wash became one of the most watched in American true crime history.

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In just fifty-one seconds, a young girl vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling mystery that still haunts Sarasota. Carly Jane Brucia, an eleven-year-old girl, was last seen walking home on a quiet evening, only to be approached by a stranger in a mechanic's uniform. What happened in that brief moment, and who was the man that took her away?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting details of Carly Brucia's disappearance, exploring the pivotal moments captured on surveillance footage that would become iconic in true crime history. We analyze the investigation that followed, the chilling evidence uncovered, and the shocking connections that emerged. What secrets lie behind those fifty-one seconds?

Person: Carly Brucia
Date: February 1, 2004
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Topic: Disappearance, Investigation, True Crime.

- Carly was last seen at 6:21 PM on February 1, 2004, wearing a red shirt and blue jeans.
- A motion-activated camera captured her walking with a man in a mechanic's uniform.
- The investigation revealed a red pickup truck seen near the car wash where Carly disappeared.
- A bloodhound tracked Carly's scent to the car wash, indicating she was taken by vehicle.
- The footage from the car wash became one of the most watched in American true crime history.

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On May 20, 2020, a Facebook post from a young woman named Elena Williams set off a chain reaction in Barrow-in-Furness, a town already grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Her shocking claims of rape and human trafficking captivated the community, leading to protests and a crowdfunding campaign that raised over twenty thousand pounds. But what if everything she said was a lie? How did a single post unravel the lives of many and what evidence revealed the truth?

In this episode, we delve into the events surrounding Elena's accusations and the impact they had on the community of Barrow-in-Furness. We explore the timeline of her claims, the reactions from the town, and the critical evidence that ultimately disproved her story. What does this case reveal about the power of social media and the consequences of false allegations?

Key Data:
Date: May 20, 2020
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
Topic: False allegations, social media impact, community response
Person: Elena Williams, Jordan Trango, Muhammad Raman, Adel, Sagid

- On May 20, 2020, over one hundred thousand people joined a Facebook page called Justice for Elena.
- A crowdfunding campaign raised more than twenty thousand pounds in support of her claims.
- Elena had been reported missing more than thirty times in the year leading up to her post.
- The Seavoy Hotel security camera recorded Elena arriving alone without visible injuries the night before her accusations.
- Jordan Trango spent ten weeks on the sex offenders' wing of a prison before the case against him collapsed.

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On May 20, 2020, a Facebook post from a young woman named Elena Williams set off a chain reaction in Barrow-in-Furness, a town already grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Her shocking claims of rape and human trafficking captivated the community, leading to protests and a crowdfunding campaign that raised over twenty thousand pounds. But what if everything she said was a lie? How did a single post unravel the lives of many and what evidence revealed the truth?

In this episode, we delve into the events surrounding Elena's accusations and the impact they had on the community of Barrow-in-Furness. We explore the timeline of her claims, the reactions from the town, and the critical evidence that ultimately disproved her story. What does this case reveal about the power of social media and the consequences of false allegations?

Key Data:
Date: May 20, 2020
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
Topic: False allegations, social media impact, community response
Person: Elena Williams, Jordan Trango, Muhammad Raman, Adel, Sagid

- On May 20, 2020, over one hundred thousand people joined a Facebook page called Justice for Elena.
- A crowdfunding campaign raised more than twenty thousand pounds in support of her claims.
- Elena had been reported missing more than thirty times in the year leading up to her post.
- The Seavoy Hotel security camera recorded Elena arriving alone without visible injuries the night before her accusations.
- Jordan Trango spent ten weeks on the sex offenders' wing of a prison before the case against him collapsed.

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In a chilling twist of fate, Kelsey Barth's Thanksgiving Day in 2018 ended in unimaginable horror. Just hours after baking cinnamon rolls and shopping for sweet potatoes with her one-year-old daughter, Kelsey was brutally murdered by someone she trusted. What led to this senseless act, and why did the perpetrator sit down for dinner as if nothing had happened?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Kelsey Barth, exploring her life, her relationships, and the events that unfolded on that fateful day. We analyze the evidence gathered by investigators and the unsettling absence of motive behind the crime. What really happened in the moments leading up to Kelsey’s death, and how did her life take such a dark turn?

Key Data:
Date: November 22, 2018
Location: Woodland Park, Colorado
Victim: Kelsey Barth, age 29
Perpetrator: Patrick Frzy, age 32
Key Detail: Kelsey was last seen shopping for sweet potatoes with her daughter.

- Kelsey spoke with her mother every day; their last conversation was on Thanksgiving morning.
- Surveillance footage captured Kelsey and her daughter at the grocery store shortly before noon.
- Patrick blindfolded Kelsey and attacked her with a baseball bat, while their daughter was in the next room.
- After the murder, Patrick drove to Walmart with Kaye in the car before returning to the scene.
- Kelsey’s remains have never been found, and the motive for her murder remains unclear.

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In a chilling twist of fate, Kelsey Barth's Thanksgiving Day in 2018 ended in unimaginable horror. Just hours after baking cinnamon rolls and shopping for sweet potatoes with her one-year-old daughter, Kelsey was brutally murdered by someone she trusted. What led to this senseless act, and why did the perpetrator sit down for dinner as if nothing had happened?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Kelsey Barth, exploring her life, her relationships, and the events that unfolded on that fateful day. We analyze the evidence gathered by investigators and the unsettling absence of motive behind the crime. What really happened in the moments leading up to Kelsey’s death, and how did her life take such a dark turn?

Key Data:
Date: November 22, 2018
Location: Woodland Park, Colorado
Victim: Kelsey Barth, age 29
Perpetrator: Patrick Frzy, age 32
Key Detail: Kelsey was last seen shopping for sweet potatoes with her daughter.

- Kelsey spoke with her mother every day; their last conversation was on Thanksgiving morning.
- Surveillance footage captured Kelsey and her daughter at the grocery store shortly before noon.
- Patrick blindfolded Kelsey and attacked her with a baseball bat, while their daughter was in the next room.
- After the murder, Patrick drove to Walmart with Kaye in the car before returning to the scene.
- Kelsey’s remains have never been found, and the motive for her murder remains unclear.

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A 16-year-old stepped out of her high school in a small Saskatchewan city and vanished. She had been on camera five minutes earlier and had texted a friend "Hey, I need help" that morning. Nearly a decade and more than a thousand tips later, investigators admit they cannot build a single working theory. What happened in those five minutes?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Michaela Barley in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. We examine the early-morning bank request, the plea for help, the untouched emergency cash, and a man named "Christopher" who was supposedly coming to meet her and has never been found. How does a teenager vanish in broad daylight and leave no digital trace at all?

Victim: Michaela Barley
Age: 16 years old
Date: April 12, 2016
Location: Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Status: Missing; case open

- Michaela Barley, 16, vanished from her Yorkton high school on April 12, 2016, within five minutes of being seen on a security camera.
- That morning she had tried to get a ride to the bank and texted her best friend "Hey, I need help."
- In the days before, she had told a friend that someone named "Christopher" was traveling to Saskatchewan to meet her; he has never been identified.
- She left emergency cash untouched at home, and her phone and social media accounts went completely silent after 8:26 a.m.
- Despite more than a thousand tips and years of investigation, the RCMP says it cannot build a working theory, and the case remains open.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A 16-year-old stepped out of her high school in a small Saskatchewan city and vanished. She had been on camera five minutes earlier and had texted a friend "Hey, I need help" that morning. Nearly a decade and more than a thousand tips later, investigators admit they cannot build a single working theory. What happened in those five minutes?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Michaela Barley in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. We examine the early-morning bank request, the plea for help, the untouched emergency cash, and a man named "Christopher" who was supposedly coming to meet her and has never been found. How does a teenager vanish in broad daylight and leave no digital trace at all?

Victim: Michaela Barley
Age: 16 years old
Date: April 12, 2016
Location: Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Status: Missing; case open

- Michaela Barley, 16, vanished from her Yorkton high school on April 12, 2016, within five minutes of being seen on a security camera.
- That morning she had tried to get a ride to the bank and texted her best friend "Hey, I need help."
- In the days before, she had told a friend that someone named "Christopher" was traveling to Saskatchewan to meet her; he has never been identified.
- She left emergency cash untouched at home, and her phone and social media accounts went completely silent after 8:26 a.m.
- Despite more than a thousand tips and years of investigation, the RCMP says it cannot build a working theory, and the case remains open.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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An Uber driver found a car alone on a New Jersey bridge before 3 a.m. — engine off, driver's door open, no one inside. It was meant to look like a young artist had jumped. But her dog was locked in his crate with no food, and everyone who knew Sarah understood instantly that she would never have left him. Who staged the bridge, and why?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Sarah Stern and the betrayal behind it. We examine the inheritance her best friend knew about, the strangulation staged as a suicide, the car backed out to fool a security camera, and the friend who walked into a police station with the truth. How does fifteen years of trust end on a riverbank?

Victim: Sarah Stern
Age: 19 years old
Date: December 2, 2016
Location: Neptune City, New Jersey
Perpetrators: Liam McAtasney and Preston Taylor
Outcome: Convicted; Liam life without parole, Preston 18 years

- Sarah Stern, a 19-year-old artist, was reported missing after her car was found abandoned on a Shark River bridge, staged to look like a suicide.
- Her best friend of nearly fifteen years, Liam, strangled her at home for her roughly $23,000 inheritance, with his roommate Preston Taylor assisting.
- Liam mimicked the way Sarah backed her car out to fool the home security camera, having waited in the lot as she withdrew $7,000 hours earlier.
- A friend, Anthony Curry, went to police after Liam described the crime to him, turning a circumstantial case into a confession.
- Sarah's body was never recovered; Liam received life without parole and Preston eighteen years.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An Uber driver found a car alone on a New Jersey bridge before 3 a.m. — engine off, driver's door open, no one inside. It was meant to look like a young artist had jumped. But her dog was locked in his crate with no food, and everyone who knew Sarah understood instantly that she would never have left him. Who staged the bridge, and why?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Sarah Stern and the betrayal behind it. We examine the inheritance her best friend knew about, the strangulation staged as a suicide, the car backed out to fool a security camera, and the friend who walked into a police station with the truth. How does fifteen years of trust end on a riverbank?

Victim: Sarah Stern
Age: 19 years old
Date: December 2, 2016
Location: Neptune City, New Jersey
Perpetrators: Liam McAtasney and Preston Taylor
Outcome: Convicted; Liam life without parole, Preston 18 years

- Sarah Stern, a 19-year-old artist, was reported missing after her car was found abandoned on a Shark River bridge, staged to look like a suicide.
- Her best friend of nearly fifteen years, Liam, strangled her at home for her roughly $23,000 inheritance, with his roommate Preston Taylor assisting.
- Liam mimicked the way Sarah backed her car out to fool the home security camera, having waited in the lot as she withdrew $7,000 hours earlier.
- A friend, Anthony Curry, went to police after Liam described the crime to him, turning a circumstantial case into a confession.
- Sarah's body was never recovered; Liam received life without parole and Preston eighteen years.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, a young woman named Ellie White did everything right to protect herself, yet the system failed her. After filing a police report detailing her harassment, the information vanished into obscurity, leaving her vulnerable to a predator who had been stalking her for months. How could this happen, and what warning signs were ignored?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic case of Ellie White, a 23-year-old woman who faced escalating harassment and ultimately lost her life. We delve into the failures of law enforcement that allowed a known predator to slip through the cracks, despite Ellie’s proactive measures. What lessons can we learn from this heartbreaking story?

Key Data:
Person: Ellie White
Age: 23
Location: Westchester, Ohio
Suspect: Michael Anthony Strauss; Date of Report: April 11, 2018; Officer: James Thomas; Investigation: Internal review by Chief Joel Herzog.

- Ellie White filed a police report on April 11, 2018, detailing her harassment.
- Officer James Thomas failed to document critical information about the suspect, Michael Anthony Strauss.
- Strauss had a criminal history that included indecency charges and identity fraud.
- Prior to Ellie’s report, a woman was attacked in January 2018, with Strauss as a named suspect.
- Ellie’s report was effectively buried, leading to her tragic murder three and a half months later.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, a young woman named Ellie White did everything right to protect herself, yet the system failed her. After filing a police report detailing her harassment, the information vanished into obscurity, leaving her vulnerable to a predator who had been stalking her for months. How could this happen, and what warning signs were ignored?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic case of Ellie White, a 23-year-old woman who faced escalating harassment and ultimately lost her life. We delve into the failures of law enforcement that allowed a known predator to slip through the cracks, despite Ellie’s proactive measures. What lessons can we learn from this heartbreaking story?

Key Data:
Person: Ellie White
Age: 23
Location: Westchester, Ohio
Suspect: Michael Anthony Strauss; Date of Report: April 11, 2018; Officer: James Thomas; Investigation: Internal review by Chief Joel Herzog.

- Ellie White filed a police report on April 11, 2018, detailing her harassment.
- Officer James Thomas failed to document critical information about the suspect, Michael Anthony Strauss.
- Strauss had a criminal history that included indecency charges and identity fraud.
- Prior to Ellie’s report, a woman was attacked in January 2018, with Strauss as a named suspect.
- Ellie’s report was effectively buried, leading to her tragic murder three and a half months later.

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What drives a person to walk into a police station covered in blood and confess to murder? At 2:10 a.m. on October 4, 2012, Adam Whelan did just that, claiming, "I think I've killed someone." But the chilling details of the night reveal a sinister plan that unfolded long before that fateful moment. What really happened to Natalie Jarvis, and how did trust turn into tragedy?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Natalie Jarvis, a young woman whose life was cut short by someone she trusted. We explore the disturbing messages exchanged between Adam and his accomplice, revealing a premeditated act of violence that would forever alter the lives of those who loved her. What led to this betrayal, and how did it all unfold?

Date: October 4, 2012.
Location: Bexley Heath police station, Kent, England.
Person: Adam Whelan, Natalie Jarvis.
Topic: Premeditated murder, betrayal, trust.
Event: Confession of murder at police station.

- At 2:10 a.m., Adam Whelan walked into a police station covered in blood.
- Natalie Jarvis was last seen leaving her home in pajamas, a dressing gown, and slippers.
- Adam had sent messages weeks prior discussing plans to harm Natalie.
- Natalie was declared dead at 11:30 p.m. on October 3, 2012.
- Adam's accomplice was found in the boot of the car during the investigation.

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What drives a person to walk into a police station covered in blood and confess to murder? At 2:10 a.m. on October 4, 2012, Adam Whelan did just that, claiming, "I think I've killed someone." But the chilling details of the night reveal a sinister plan that unfolded long before that fateful moment. What really happened to Natalie Jarvis, and how did trust turn into tragedy?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Natalie Jarvis, a young woman whose life was cut short by someone she trusted. We explore the disturbing messages exchanged between Adam and his accomplice, revealing a premeditated act of violence that would forever alter the lives of those who loved her. What led to this betrayal, and how did it all unfold?

Date: October 4, 2012.
Location: Bexley Heath police station, Kent, England.
Person: Adam Whelan, Natalie Jarvis.
Topic: Premeditated murder, betrayal, trust.
Event: Confession of murder at police station.

- At 2:10 a.m., Adam Whelan walked into a police station covered in blood.
- Natalie Jarvis was last seen leaving her home in pajamas, a dressing gown, and slippers.
- Adam had sent messages weeks prior discussing plans to harm Natalie.
- Natalie was declared dead at 11:30 p.m. on October 3, 2012.
- Adam's accomplice was found in the boot of the car during the investigation.

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In a shocking turn of events, a three-year-old girl waited for her father to pick her up from daycare, unaware that he had been brutally murdered hours earlier. Philip Guso, a well-respected dentist in Fargo, was found dead in his own home, and the investigation would reveal a chilling plot that implicated his own family. What drove someone so close to him to commit such a heinous act?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Philip Guso, exploring the events leading up to his murder and the shocking betrayal that unfolded within his family. We examine the relationships, the motives, and the chilling details that emerged during the investigation. Who was behind the planning of this brutal crime, and what secrets lay hidden in the shadows?

Key Data:
Person: Philip Guso
Date: October 26, 2009
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Event: Philip Guso's murder
Victim: Philip Guso, age 49
Perpetrator: Alleged involvement of family member Jean Kirkpatrick

- Philip Guso was a dentist who built his practice over seven years in Fargo.
- He was found dead in his bedroom, having been beaten with a hammer.
- His three-year-old daughter, Kennedy, was left without both parents in less than a year.
- Surveillance footage captured a man loading Philip's silver Porsche onto a flatbed trailer shortly after his murder.
- The investigation revealed a connection to Michael Nakvinder, a handyman employed by Valerie's father, Jean Kirkpatrick.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a shocking turn of events, a three-year-old girl waited for her father to pick her up from daycare, unaware that he had been brutally murdered hours earlier. Philip Guso, a well-respected dentist in Fargo, was found dead in his own home, and the investigation would reveal a chilling plot that implicated his own family. What drove someone so close to him to commit such a heinous act?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Philip Guso, exploring the events leading up to his murder and the shocking betrayal that unfolded within his family. We examine the relationships, the motives, and the chilling details that emerged during the investigation. Who was behind the planning of this brutal crime, and what secrets lay hidden in the shadows?

Key Data:
Person: Philip Guso
Date: October 26, 2009
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Event: Philip Guso's murder
Victim: Philip Guso, age 49
Perpetrator: Alleged involvement of family member Jean Kirkpatrick

- Philip Guso was a dentist who built his practice over seven years in Fargo.
- He was found dead in his bedroom, having been beaten with a hammer.
- His three-year-old daughter, Kennedy, was left without both parents in less than a year.
- Surveillance footage captured a man loading Philip's silver Porsche onto a flatbed trailer shortly after his murder.
- The investigation revealed a connection to Michael Nakvinder, a handyman employed by Valerie's father, Jean Kirkpatrick.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a small Florida town, a mother of three vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a life filled with love and loyalty. Jolene Cummings was last seen at her hair salon, but the shocking truth about her disappearance involves a coworker with a hidden identity and a chilling series of events. How do you solve a murder when there’s no body and the main suspect is someone she knew well?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Jolene Jensen Cummings, a thirty-four-year-old stylist who disappeared just before her birthday. We explore the timeline of her last known moments, the unsettling connection to her coworker, and the investigation that followed. What secrets lie beneath the surface of this small community, and can we uncover the truth behind Jolene's fate?

Key Data:
Person: Jolene Jensen Cummings;
Date: May 12, 2018;
Location: Yulee, Florida;
Occupation: Hair Stylist;
Suspect: Kimberly Kesler (alias Jennifer Sybert);
Vehicle: 2006 Beige Ford Expedition;
Plate: 035KBQ.

- Jolene Cummings was last seen leaving Tangles Hair Salon on May 12, 2018.
- Her disappearance was reported after she failed to pick up her children for Mother's Day.
- Investigators identified a figure in black on security footage at a Home Depot shortly after her last sighting.
- The coworker, Kimberly Kesler, had been using a stolen identity and was seen fleeing the scene.
- Jason G, Jolene's ex-boyfriend, was a person of interest due to a recent domestic incident and lack of alibi.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a small Florida town, a mother of three vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a life filled with love and loyalty. Jolene Cummings was last seen at her hair salon, but the shocking truth about her disappearance involves a coworker with a hidden identity and a chilling series of events. How do you solve a murder when there’s no body and the main suspect is someone she knew well?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Jolene Jensen Cummings, a thirty-four-year-old stylist who disappeared just before her birthday. We explore the timeline of her last known moments, the unsettling connection to her coworker, and the investigation that followed. What secrets lie beneath the surface of this small community, and can we uncover the truth behind Jolene's fate?

Key Data:
Person: Jolene Jensen Cummings;
Date: May 12, 2018;
Location: Yulee, Florida;
Occupation: Hair Stylist;
Suspect: Kimberly Kesler (alias Jennifer Sybert);
Vehicle: 2006 Beige Ford Expedition;
Plate: 035KBQ.

- Jolene Cummings was last seen leaving Tangles Hair Salon on May 12, 2018.
- Her disappearance was reported after she failed to pick up her children for Mother's Day.
- Investigators identified a figure in black on security footage at a Home Depot shortly after her last sighting.
- The coworker, Kimberly Kesler, had been using a stolen identity and was seen fleeing the scene.
- Jason G, Jolene's ex-boyfriend, was a person of interest due to a recent domestic incident and lack of alibi.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happens when a seemingly normal family is torn apart by secrets and betrayal? On July 19, 2016, Craig Rideout's life took a dark turn when he vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling mystery. His body was discovered days later in a remote area, but the shocking truth lies in the actions of those closest to him. What really happened in the hours leading up to his disappearance?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting story of Craig Rideout, a devoted father whose life unraveled after a contentious divorce. We explore the events leading up to his disappearance, including the strange circumstances surrounding the night before he went missing and the unsettling behavior of his wife, Laura. What secrets were hidden in their fractured family dynamic?

Person: Craig Rideout
Date: July 19, 2016
Location: Pittsford, New York
Status: New York
Topic: Disappearance, Family Secrets, Divorce

- Craig Rideout's body was found fifty miles from his home in a wooded area.
- Laura Rideout was cleaning the house when Robin, Craig's sister, arrived to check on him.
- Craig reported a break-in just six days before he vanished, mentioning a possible suspect.
- He had primary custody of three of his children after his divorce in 2014.
- The last professional communication from Craig was an email sent the night before his disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happens when a seemingly normal family is torn apart by secrets and betrayal? On July 19, 2016, Craig Rideout's life took a dark turn when he vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling mystery. His body was discovered days later in a remote area, but the shocking truth lies in the actions of those closest to him. What really happened in the hours leading up to his disappearance?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting story of Craig Rideout, a devoted father whose life unraveled after a contentious divorce. We explore the events leading up to his disappearance, including the strange circumstances surrounding the night before he went missing and the unsettling behavior of his wife, Laura. What secrets were hidden in their fractured family dynamic?

Person: Craig Rideout
Date: July 19, 2016
Location: Pittsford, New York
Status: New York
Topic: Disappearance, Family Secrets, Divorce

- Craig Rideout's body was found fifty miles from his home in a wooded area.
- Laura Rideout was cleaning the house when Robin, Craig's sister, arrived to check on him.
- Craig reported a break-in just six days before he vanished, mentioning a possible suspect.
- He had primary custody of three of his children after his divorce in 2014.
- The last professional communication from Craig was an email sent the night before his disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A chilling case unfolds as a man who led search parties for missing children was, in fact, their killer. For twelve years, he evaded capture while continuing to murder, all while walking alongside the very officers searching for his victims. How did he manage to blend in so seamlessly with those trying to bring justice?

In this episode, we delve into the horrifying story of Andre Romanovich Chikatilo, a man responsible for fifty-two murders over a span of twelve years. We explore the chilling details of his early crimes, the mistakes made by law enforcement, and the ideology that allowed him to remain free for so long. What can we learn from this dark chapter in history?

Key Data:
Person: Andre Romanovich Chikatilo
Event: Murder of Yelena Zakotnova
Date: December 22, 1978
Location: Rostov-on-Don, Soviet Union
Victim Count: 52 murders

- A nine-year-old girl, Yelena Zakotnova, was abducted and murdered in December 1978.
- The police initially arrested Alexander Kravchenko, who was executed for a crime he did not commit.
- Chikatilo's killing spree lasted from 1978 to 1990, during which he evaded capture for twelve years.
- Rostov-on-Don was known as the serial killer capital of the world, with twenty-nine serial killers apprehended between 1989 and 1999.
- Chikatilo's victims were often vulnerable individuals approached under false pretenses.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A chilling case unfolds as a man who led search parties for missing children was, in fact, their killer. For twelve years, he evaded capture while continuing to murder, all while walking alongside the very officers searching for his victims. How did he manage to blend in so seamlessly with those trying to bring justice?

In this episode, we delve into the horrifying story of Andre Romanovich Chikatilo, a man responsible for fifty-two murders over a span of twelve years. We explore the chilling details of his early crimes, the mistakes made by law enforcement, and the ideology that allowed him to remain free for so long. What can we learn from this dark chapter in history?

Key Data:
Person: Andre Romanovich Chikatilo
Event: Murder of Yelena Zakotnova
Date: December 22, 1978
Location: Rostov-on-Don, Soviet Union
Victim Count: 52 murders

- A nine-year-old girl, Yelena Zakotnova, was abducted and murdered in December 1978.
- The police initially arrested Alexander Kravchenko, who was executed for a crime he did not commit.
- Chikatilo's killing spree lasted from 1978 to 1990, during which he evaded capture for twelve years.
- Rostov-on-Don was known as the serial killer capital of the world, with twenty-nine serial killers apprehended between 1989 and 1999.
- Chikatilo's victims were often vulnerable individuals approached under false pretenses.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>1451falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awakening-from-nightmare-the-murder-scott-claims-he-forgot--72717607
What happens when a seemingly ordinary man is accused of a brutal crime he claims he can't remember? In the chilling case of Scott File, a woman was found dead in her backyard, and her husband stood confused at the top of the stairs, insisting everything was normal. How could a man who planned to teach a class the next morning be involved in such a horrific act?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting details of the murder of Yamala File, who was stabbed forty-four times and held underwater in her own pool. We explore the perplexing defense Scott used, claiming he had no conscious memory of the night his life changed forever. What truly transpired in the File household that fateful night?

Date: January 16, 1997
Location: Phoenix
Person: Scott File, Yamala File
Topic: Murder, Memory, Domestic Life.

- Yamala File was found dead in her backyard after being stabbed forty-four times.
- Scott File was observed washing his hands at the bathroom sink after the murder.
- Neighbors reported hearing a woman pleading for her life just before the silence fell.
- Scott claimed to have no memory of the events that transpired that night.
- Evidence found in Scott's Volvo included a bloodstained hunting knife and gloves.

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What happens when a seemingly ordinary man is accused of a brutal crime he claims he can't remember? In the chilling case of Scott File, a woman was found dead in her backyard, and her husband stood confused at the top of the stairs, insisting everything was normal. How could a man who planned to teach a class the next morning be involved in such a horrific act?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting details of the murder of Yamala File, who was stabbed forty-four times and held underwater in her own pool. We explore the perplexing defense Scott used, claiming he had no conscious memory of the night his life changed forever. What truly transpired in the File household that fateful night?

Date: January 16, 1997
Location: Phoenix
Person: Scott File, Yamala File
Topic: Murder, Memory, Domestic Life.

- Yamala File was found dead in her backyard after being stabbed forty-four times.
- Scott File was observed washing his hands at the bathroom sink after the murder.
- Neighbors reported hearing a woman pleading for her life just before the silence fell.
- Scott claimed to have no memory of the events that transpired that night.
- Evidence found in Scott's Volvo included a bloodstained hunting knife and gloves.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of May 7, 1998, a man heard a woman’s desperate cries for help through the walls of his Philadelphia apartment building. Despite his urgent 911 call and police arriving within minutes, they left without investigating further, leaving Shannon Sheba vulnerable. What happened next reveals the chilling failures of the systems meant to protect her.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Shannon Sheba, a brilliant young woman whose life was cut short just as she was on the brink of success. We explore the events leading up to her murder, the systemic failures that allowed it to happen, and the haunting question of what could have been done differently to save her life.

Key Data:
Date: May 7, 1998
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Person: Shannon Sheba, 23 years old
Event: Murder of Shannon Sheba
Topic: Systemic failures in protection

- A 911 call was made after a neighbor heard a woman screaming and choking.
- Police arrived seven minutes later but left after five minutes without entering the apartment.
- Shannon Sheba was a top student at Duke University, studying for her final exam in finance.
- A critical piece of evidence, a hair from a previous attack, sat untested for 18 months before Shannon's murder.
- The Center City Rapist was known to target young women, entering apartments through windows and balconies.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of May 7, 1998, a man heard a woman’s desperate cries for help through the walls of his Philadelphia apartment building. Despite his urgent 911 call and police arriving within minutes, they left without investigating further, leaving Shannon Sheba vulnerable. What happened next reveals the chilling failures of the systems meant to protect her.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Shannon Sheba, a brilliant young woman whose life was cut short just as she was on the brink of success. We explore the events leading up to her murder, the systemic failures that allowed it to happen, and the haunting question of what could have been done differently to save her life.

Key Data:
Date: May 7, 1998
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Person: Shannon Sheba, 23 years old
Event: Murder of Shannon Sheba
Topic: Systemic failures in protection

- A 911 call was made after a neighbor heard a woman screaming and choking.
- Police arrived seven minutes later but left after five minutes without entering the apartment.
- Shannon Sheba was a top student at Duke University, studying for her final exam in finance.
- A critical piece of evidence, a hair from a previous attack, sat untested for 18 months before Shannon's murder.
- The Center City Rapist was known to target young women, entering apartments through windows and balconies.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling tale of love and loss, Caitlyn Markham vanished on her twenty-second birthday, leaving behind a life filled with plans and dreams. The man who reported her missing, her fiancé John Carter, was already aware of a dark truth that would haunt her family for years. How could someone so close be part of such a tragic mystery?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing disappearance of Caitlyn Markham, exploring the timeline of events leading up to her vanishing and the unsettling behavior of those left behind. We uncover the layers of deception and the haunting questions that linger: What really happened that night, and why did her fiancé act the way he did?

Key Data:
Person: Caitlyn Markham
Date: August 13, 2011
Location: Fairfield, Ohio
Event: Disappearance
Key Figure: John Carter (fiancé)
Key Detail: Three polygraph tests indicating deception

- Caitlyn was last seen on the night of August 13, 2011, just before her twenty-second birthday.
- John Carter, her fiancé, reported her missing the next morning, claiming she had vanished without a trace.
- Investigators found no signs of forced entry or disturbance in her home, only Caitlyn's belongings left behind.
- Carter's neck bore scratch marks, which he attributed to an electric razor, raising suspicion among investigators.
- Three separate polygraph tests conducted over ten years all indicated deception on Carter's part.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a chilling tale of love and loss, Caitlyn Markham vanished on her twenty-second birthday, leaving behind a life filled with plans and dreams. The man who reported her missing, her fiancé John Carter, was already aware of a dark truth that would haunt her family for years. How could someone so close be part of such a tragic mystery?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing disappearance of Caitlyn Markham, exploring the timeline of events leading up to her vanishing and the unsettling behavior of those left behind. We uncover the layers of deception and the haunting questions that linger: What really happened that night, and why did her fiancé act the way he did?

Key Data:
Person: Caitlyn Markham
Date: August 13, 2011
Location: Fairfield, Ohio
Event: Disappearance
Key Figure: John Carter (fiancé)
Key Detail: Three polygraph tests indicating deception

- Caitlyn was last seen on the night of August 13, 2011, just before her twenty-second birthday.
- John Carter, her fiancé, reported her missing the next morning, claiming she had vanished without a trace.
- Investigators found no signs of forced entry or disturbance in her home, only Caitlyn's belongings left behind.
- Carter's neck bore scratch marks, which he attributed to an electric razor, raising suspicion among investigators.
- Three separate polygraph tests conducted over ten years all indicated deception on Carter's part.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a chilling turn of events, Beverly Carter, a top real estate agent, disappeared without a trace after showing a house to a couple that never existed. Despite her meticulous safety precautions, she vanished from a rural property, leaving behind only questions and a haunting mystery. What really happened on that fateful evening of September 25, 2014?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Beverly Carter, exploring the details of her disappearance and the investigation that followed. We examine the steps she took to ensure her safety and the shocking realization that the clients she met were fabricated. What secrets lie behind her vanishing act?

Key Data:
Date: September 25, 2014
Location: 1402 Old River Drive, Scott, Arkansas
Person: Beverly Carter
Event: Disappearance during a real estate showing
Topic: Safety precautions in real estate

- Beverly Carter was one of the top five real estate agents in Arkansas.
- She had been married for decades and was raising her granddaughter alongside five other grandchildren.
- The names of the clients she was supposed to meet were fake, created to lure her into a vulnerable situation.
- Aaron Lewis confronted Beverly with a taser upon her arrival at the property.
- A text message sent from Beverly's phone to her husband claimed she was out having drinks, raising immediate concern.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, Beverly Carter, a top real estate agent, disappeared without a trace after showing a house to a couple that never existed. Despite her meticulous safety precautions, she vanished from a rural property, leaving behind only questions and a haunting mystery. What really happened on that fateful evening of September 25, 2014?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Beverly Carter, exploring the details of her disappearance and the investigation that followed. We examine the steps she took to ensure her safety and the shocking realization that the clients she met were fabricated. What secrets lie behind her vanishing act?

Key Data:
Date: September 25, 2014
Location: 1402 Old River Drive, Scott, Arkansas
Person: Beverly Carter
Event: Disappearance during a real estate showing
Topic: Safety precautions in real estate

- Beverly Carter was one of the top five real estate agents in Arkansas.
- She had been married for decades and was raising her granddaughter alongside five other grandchildren.
- The names of the clients she was supposed to meet were fake, created to lure her into a vulnerable situation.
- Aaron Lewis confronted Beverly with a taser upon her arrival at the property.
- A text message sent from Beverly's phone to her husband claimed she was out having drinks, raising immediate concern.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a shocking turn of events, a seemingly ordinary evening spiraled into a nightmare when Louise Dicky was found brutally murdered in her own home. With ninety-eight stab wounds and a cut throat, the details of her death raise chilling questions about trust and safety. What could have led to such a horrific act against a woman who lived a quiet, sheltered life?

In this episode, we delve into the life of Louise Dicky, a disabled woman who navigated her world with the help of a small circle of trusted friends and family. We explore the events leading up to her tragic death, including her last interactions and the investigation that followed. What happened in those final moments before the bathroom door closed?

Person: Louise Dicky
Date: March 28, 2016
Location: Independence, Missouri
Status: Missouri
Topic: Murder Investigation
Person: Detective Bryce Minter

- Louise Dicky was found in her bathtub with ninety-eight stab wounds and a cut throat.
- The last confirmed contact with her was a phone call from her daughter at 5:34 PM on March 28, 2016.
- Security footage showed Louise shopping with a young blond man just before her murder.
- Louise's car was discovered in a convenience store parking lot shortly after her death.
- The investigation revealed that key items, including her cell phone and credit cards, were missing from her home.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a shocking turn of events, a seemingly ordinary evening spiraled into a nightmare when Louise Dicky was found brutally murdered in her own home. With ninety-eight stab wounds and a cut throat, the details of her death raise chilling questions about trust and safety. What could have led to such a horrific act against a woman who lived a quiet, sheltered life?

In this episode, we delve into the life of Louise Dicky, a disabled woman who navigated her world with the help of a small circle of trusted friends and family. We explore the events leading up to her tragic death, including her last interactions and the investigation that followed. What happened in those final moments before the bathroom door closed?

Person: Louise Dicky
Date: March 28, 2016
Location: Independence, Missouri
Status: Missouri
Topic: Murder Investigation
Person: Detective Bryce Minter

- Louise Dicky was found in her bathtub with ninety-eight stab wounds and a cut throat.
- The last confirmed contact with her was a phone call from her daughter at 5:34 PM on March 28, 2016.
- Security footage showed Louise shopping with a young blond man just before her murder.
- Louise's car was discovered in a convenience store parking lot shortly after her death.
- The investigation revealed that key items, including her cell phone and credit cards, were missing from her home.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In the early hours of May 13, 2010, a father was brutally murdered in his own home, and the person who called for help was his own daughter. What unfolds is a shocking tale of betrayal, as investigators piece together the chilling evidence that reveals a premeditated act of violence orchestrated by a seemingly innocent teenager. How could a child, once cherished, turn into a perpetrator of such a heinous crime?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting details of Louie Frier's murder, exploring the dynamics of his family life and the dark secrets that led to this tragic event. We examine the evidence that paints a disturbing picture of betrayal and manipulation, leaving us to wonder: what drives a child to commit such an unthinkable act against a loving parent?

Key Data:
Date: May 13, 2010
Location: Guthrie, Oklahoma
Victim: Lewis "Louie" Frier
Age: 50
Suspect: Kaylee Frier
Relationship: Father and Daughter

- Louie Frier was found dead in his bedroom, stabbed while he slept.
- The murder weapon, a kitchen knife, was missing from the home.
- Kaylee, the victim's 15-year-old daughter, initially claimed she woke up to find her father dead.
- Evidence showed Kaylee had been in contact with a 21-year-old man named Jerry Jones Jr. prior to the murder.
- The crime scene revealed no signs of forced entry, indicating the attacker was let in.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717600Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:27:07 +0000Creator at ObomediaA Daughter's Betrayal: The Chilling Murder of Louie Frier In the early hours of May 13, 2010, a father was brutally murdered in his own home, and the person who called for help was his own daughter. What unfolds is a shocking tale of betrayal, as...
In the early hours of May 13, 2010, a father was brutally murdered in his own home, and the person who called for help was his own daughter. What unfolds is a shocking tale of betrayal, as investigators piece together the chilling evidence that reveals a premeditated act of violence orchestrated by a seemingly innocent teenager. How could a child, once cherished, turn into a perpetrator of such a heinous crime?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting details of Louie Frier's murder, exploring the dynamics of his family life and the dark secrets that led to this tragic event. We examine the evidence that paints a disturbing picture of betrayal and manipulation, leaving us to wonder: what drives a child to commit such an unthinkable act against a loving parent?

Key Data:
Date: May 13, 2010
Location: Guthrie, Oklahoma
Victim: Lewis "Louie" Frier
Age: 50
Suspect: Kaylee Frier
Relationship: Father and Daughter

- Louie Frier was found dead in his bedroom, stabbed while he slept.
- The murder weapon, a kitchen knife, was missing from the home.
- Kaylee, the victim's 15-year-old daughter, initially claimed she woke up to find her father dead.
- Evidence showed Kaylee had been in contact with a 21-year-old man named Jerry Jones Jr. prior to the murder.
- The crime scene revealed no signs of forced entry, indicating the attacker was let in.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a quiet corner of Pike County, Ohio, a horrifying scene unfolded that would leave the community in shock. On April 22, 2016, a woman stumbled upon four trailers and eight bodies, with three children miraculously alive. How could such a brutal act happen in a place where everyone knew each other?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of the Pike County massacre, exploring the events leading up to that fateful morning. We uncover the intricate planning behind this family annihilation and the shocking motive that drove it. What could justify the systematic execution of an entire family?

Key Data:
Date: April 22, 2016
Location: Pike County, Ohio
Number of Victims: 8
Survivors: 3 children
Method: Coordinated shooting

- Four trailers were the scenes of a meticulously planned massacre.
- Eight members of the Rhoden family were killed in a single night.
- Three children survived, including a four-day-old baby girl.
- The investigation lasted two and a half years before arrests were made.
- The motive stemmed from a custody dispute over a young girl named Sophia.

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In a quiet corner of Pike County, Ohio, a horrifying scene unfolded that would leave the community in shock. On April 22, 2016, a woman stumbled upon four trailers and eight bodies, with three children miraculously alive. How could such a brutal act happen in a place where everyone knew each other?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of the Pike County massacre, exploring the events leading up to that fateful morning. We uncover the intricate planning behind this family annihilation and the shocking motive that drove it. What could justify the systematic execution of an entire family?

Key Data:
Date: April 22, 2016
Location: Pike County, Ohio
Number of Victims: 8
Survivors: 3 children
Method: Coordinated shooting

- Four trailers were the scenes of a meticulously planned massacre.
- Eight members of the Rhoden family were killed in a single night.
- Three children survived, including a four-day-old baby girl.
- The investigation lasted two and a half years before arrests were made.
- The motive stemmed from a custody dispute over a young girl named Sophia.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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At dawn on April fifth, 2014, a cyclist stumbled upon a horrifying scene: the body of Kimberly Robertson, a young woman brutally murdered and left in plain sight. This shocking discovery raises unsettling questions about safety and the events leading up to her tragic end. What clues were left behind, and how did a simple receipt unravel a complex web of deceit?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details surrounding the murder of Kimberly Robertson. We explore her life, the circumstances of her death, and the investigation that followed. How did a piece of paper lead to justice for Kimberly, and what does her story reveal about the fragility of life?

Key Data:
Date: April 5, 2014
Location: Oakland, California
Victim: Kimberly Robertson
Age: 23
Incident: Murder, sexual assault

- Kimberly was discovered at 6:40 AM outside the FM Smith Recreation Center.
- She had a two-year-old daughter at home.
- A hardware store receipt dated March 23, 2014, was found near her body.
- The investigation revealed she had suffered massive cranial trauma and defensive wounds.
- Surveillance footage played a crucial role in piecing together the events leading to her death.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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At dawn on April fifth, 2014, a cyclist stumbled upon a horrifying scene: the body of Kimberly Robertson, a young woman brutally murdered and left in plain sight. This shocking discovery raises unsettling questions about safety and the events leading up to her tragic end. What clues were left behind, and how did a simple receipt unravel a complex web of deceit?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details surrounding the murder of Kimberly Robertson. We explore her life, the circumstances of her death, and the investigation that followed. How did a piece of paper lead to justice for Kimberly, and what does her story reveal about the fragility of life?

Key Data:
Date: April 5, 2014
Location: Oakland, California
Victim: Kimberly Robertson
Age: 23
Incident: Murder, sexual assault

- Kimberly was discovered at 6:40 AM outside the FM Smith Recreation Center.
- She had a two-year-old daughter at home.
- A hardware store receipt dated March 23, 2014, was found near her body.
- The investigation revealed she had suffered massive cranial trauma and defensive wounds.
- Surveillance footage played a crucial role in piecing together the events leading to her death.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A 41-year-old left work at ten on a freezing Calgary night to walk home, a trip she'd made dozens of times. She never finished it. But before she died, she made one phone call — screaming to a friend that she was being beaten and raped — and that call became the spine of the entire investigation. What had she crossed the world to build, and who took it from her?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Areli Leogan in Calgary. We examine the desperate phone call, the sticker-covered hard hat left at the scene, the transit footage of a man one step behind her, and the trial that turned on the killer's state of mind. How does a mother of five sacrifice everything for a future that never arrives?

Victim: Areli Leogan
Age: 41 years old
Date: January 17, 2008
Location: Calgary, Canada
Perpetrator: Christopher Watcheston
Outcome: Convicted of first-degree murder; life with a 25-year minimum

- Areli Leogan, a 41-year-old Filipino mother of five working two jobs in Calgary, left work at 10 p.m. on January 17, 2008, and never made it home.
- During the attack she called a friend, screaming that she was being beaten and raped, before the line went dead.
- Her body was found in an alley, and a distinctive sticker-covered hard hat left at the scene led an ironworkers' union to identify Christopher Watcheston, 21.
- Her blood was on his jacket, his DNA was on her body, and her purse was found in his home.
- He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life with no parole for 25 years, his claim of extreme intoxication rejected.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A 41-year-old left work at ten on a freezing Calgary night to walk home, a trip she'd made dozens of times. She never finished it. But before she died, she made one phone call — screaming to a friend that she was being beaten and raped — and that call became the spine of the entire investigation. What had she crossed the world to build, and who took it from her?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Areli Leogan in Calgary. We examine the desperate phone call, the sticker-covered hard hat left at the scene, the transit footage of a man one step behind her, and the trial that turned on the killer's state of mind. How does a mother of five sacrifice everything for a future that never arrives?

Victim: Areli Leogan
Age: 41 years old
Date: January 17, 2008
Location: Calgary, Canada
Perpetrator: Christopher Watcheston
Outcome: Convicted of first-degree murder; life with a 25-year minimum

- Areli Leogan, a 41-year-old Filipino mother of five working two jobs in Calgary, left work at 10 p.m. on January 17, 2008, and never made it home.
- During the attack she called a friend, screaming that she was being beaten and raped, before the line went dead.
- Her body was found in an alley, and a distinctive sticker-covered hard hat left at the scene led an ironworkers' union to identify Christopher Watcheston, 21.
- Her blood was on his jacket, his DNA was on her body, and her purse was found in his home.
- He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life with no parole for 25 years, his claim of extreme intoxication rejected.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, Michelle Le, a dedicated nursing student, disappeared without a trace after stepping out for a routine break. Just seventeen minutes later, her car was seen speeding away from the hospital parking garage, but the driver was not confirmed to be Michelle. What happened in that brief window of time that led to her vanishing?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Michelle Le, who was last seen at Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center. We explore the timeline of her last moments, the unsettling details surrounding her car's departure, and the shocking discoveries made by investigators. What secrets lie hidden in the evidence they uncovered?

Key Data:
Date: May 20, 2011
Location: Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center
Victim: Michelle Le
Age: 26
Occupation: Nursing student at Samuel Merritt University

- Michelle Le was last seen at 6:55 PM before she vanished from the hospital parking garage.
- Her white Honda SUV was caught on camera leaving the garage at high speed just seventeen minutes later.
- Investigators found Michelle's car parked half a mile from the hospital, containing her laptop and a stolen ID card.
- Blood was discovered in the parking area and inside the vehicle, indicating a violent encounter.
- Michelle was six months away from graduating and had a deep connection to her nursing career, inspired by her late mother.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717596Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:26:51 +0000Creator at ObomediaStudent Nurse Vanishes from Hospital Parking Garage in Broad Daylight In a chilling turn of events, Michelle Le, a dedicated nursing student, disappeared without a trace after stepping out for a routine break. Just seventeen minutes later, her car...
In a chilling turn of events, Michelle Le, a dedicated nursing student, disappeared without a trace after stepping out for a routine break. Just seventeen minutes later, her car was seen speeding away from the hospital parking garage, but the driver was not confirmed to be Michelle. What happened in that brief window of time that led to her vanishing?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Michelle Le, who was last seen at Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center. We explore the timeline of her last moments, the unsettling details surrounding her car's departure, and the shocking discoveries made by investigators. What secrets lie hidden in the evidence they uncovered?

Key Data:
Date: May 20, 2011
Location: Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center
Victim: Michelle Le
Age: 26
Occupation: Nursing student at Samuel Merritt University

- Michelle Le was last seen at 6:55 PM before she vanished from the hospital parking garage.
- Her white Honda SUV was caught on camera leaving the garage at high speed just seventeen minutes later.
- Investigators found Michelle's car parked half a mile from the hospital, containing her laptop and a stolen ID card.
- Blood was discovered in the parking area and inside the vehicle, indicating a violent encounter.
- Michelle was six months away from graduating and had a deep connection to her nursing career, inspired by her late mother.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of June 10, 2016, a mother named Anastasia Hester called 911, revealing a horrifying truth: she had been stabbed over sixty times and could not name her attacker. As she fought for her life, the chilling question remained - who could commit such a brutal act against a devoted mother?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Annie Hester, a woman whose life revolved around her daughter, Alice. We explore the circumstances leading up to her untimely death, the investigation that followed, and the dark secrets that emerged. What clues did investigators uncover that pointed to a deeper conspiracy against Annie?

Key Data:
Date: June 10, 2016
Location: Gresham, Oregon
Victim: Anastasia Hester (Annie)
Age: 34
Key Figures: Alice (daughter), Matt Hester (ex-husband), Angela McRae (Matt's girlfriend)
Investigator: Detective Turnage

- Annie was stabbed more than sixty times, with an attempt to decapitate her.
- A pattern of letters "V" and "X" was carved into her shoulder.
- The attack occurred while her daughter Alice was with her father and his girlfriend.
- The front door showed no signs of forced entry; a window was disturbed.
- Matt Hester inquired about Annie's life insurance policy days after her death.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of June 10, 2016, a mother named Anastasia Hester called 911, revealing a horrifying truth: she had been stabbed over sixty times and could not name her attacker. As she fought for her life, the chilling question remained - who could commit such a brutal act against a devoted mother?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Annie Hester, a woman whose life revolved around her daughter, Alice. We explore the circumstances leading up to her untimely death, the investigation that followed, and the dark secrets that emerged. What clues did investigators uncover that pointed to a deeper conspiracy against Annie?

Key Data:
Date: June 10, 2016
Location: Gresham, Oregon
Victim: Anastasia Hester (Annie)
Age: 34
Key Figures: Alice (daughter), Matt Hester (ex-husband), Angela McRae (Matt's girlfriend)
Investigator: Detective Turnage

- Annie was stabbed more than sixty times, with an attempt to decapitate her.
- A pattern of letters "V" and "X" was carved into her shoulder.
- The attack occurred while her daughter Alice was with her father and his girlfriend.
- The front door showed no signs of forced entry; a window was disturbed.
- Matt Hester inquired about Annie's life insurance policy days after her death.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, a young woman called 911 to report she had just shot her boyfriend, claiming self-defense. But her calm admission during the call would haunt her through two murder trials, raising the question: was this a desperate act of survival or a calculated move of rage? The details of that night in Highland Heights, Kentucky, reveal a complex relationship filled with obsession and control-what really happened in that condo?

In this episode, we analyze the tumultuous relationship between Shaya Hubers and Ryan Poston, exploring the events leading up to the fatal shot. We delve into the dynamics of their love, the psychological manipulation at play, and the aftermath that left two juries grappling with the truth. Was it a tragic end to an unhealthy romance, or something far more sinister?

Key Data:
Date: October 12, 2012
Location: Highland Heights, Kentucky
Person: Shaya Hubers, Ryan Poston
Topic: Relationship dynamics, murder trial, self-defense claim

- Shaya Hubers was 19 years old when she met 29-year-old Ryan Poston through Facebook.
- Ryan Poston was a successful attorney with three undergraduate degrees and a promising future.
- The couple's relationship was marked by obsessive behavior, with Shaya requiring Ryan to post multiple photos of her on social media.
- On the night of the shooting, Ryan was reportedly planning a date with another woman.
- Shaya's 911 call revealed a calm demeanor, stating it was self-defense, which became a focal point in her trials.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717594Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:26:44 +0000Creator at ObomediaLove, Lies, and a Fatal Shot: The Shaya Hubers Case In a chilling turn of events, a young woman called 911 to report she had just shot her boyfriend, claiming self-defense. But her calm admission during the call would haunt her through two murder...
In a chilling turn of events, a young woman called 911 to report she had just shot her boyfriend, claiming self-defense. But her calm admission during the call would haunt her through two murder trials, raising the question: was this a desperate act of survival or a calculated move of rage? The details of that night in Highland Heights, Kentucky, reveal a complex relationship filled with obsession and control-what really happened in that condo?

In this episode, we analyze the tumultuous relationship between Shaya Hubers and Ryan Poston, exploring the events leading up to the fatal shot. We delve into the dynamics of their love, the psychological manipulation at play, and the aftermath that left two juries grappling with the truth. Was it a tragic end to an unhealthy romance, or something far more sinister?

Key Data:
Date: October 12, 2012
Location: Highland Heights, Kentucky
Person: Shaya Hubers, Ryan Poston
Topic: Relationship dynamics, murder trial, self-defense claim

- Shaya Hubers was 19 years old when she met 29-year-old Ryan Poston through Facebook.
- Ryan Poston was a successful attorney with three undergraduate degrees and a promising future.
- The couple's relationship was marked by obsessive behavior, with Shaya requiring Ryan to post multiple photos of her on social media.
- On the night of the shooting, Ryan was reportedly planning a date with another woman.
- Shaya's 911 call revealed a calm demeanor, stating it was self-defense, which became a focal point in her trials.

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What happens when a family is left without answers for fifteen long years? Christy Wilson's disappearance from Thunder Valley Casino is shrouded in mystery, but one chilling detail stands out: surveillance footage captured her last moments with a man who would never reveal the truth. How could someone watch a family suffer, knowing exactly where their loved one was all along?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Christy Wilson, who vanished in 2005 after leaving a casino with Mario Garcia. We analyze the timeline of events, the investigation that followed, and the shocking discoveries made years later. What secrets lay buried in the past, and how did they finally come to light?

Person: Christy Wilson
Date: October 5, 2005
Location: Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln, California
Person: Mario Garcia
Event: Disappearance. Método: Ground-penetrating radar.

- Christy Wilson was last seen on October 5, 2005, at 1:13 AM.
- Surveillance footage shows her leaving the casino with Mario Garcia, whose car left the parking lot three minutes and forty-one seconds later.
- Danny Berlando, Christy's ex-partner, called her 78 times after her disappearance.
- Investigators found no evidence of Christy re-entering the casino after leaving with Garcia.
- A ground-penetrating radar search revealed crucial evidence on Garcia's property years later.

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What happens when a family is left without answers for fifteen long years? Christy Wilson's disappearance from Thunder Valley Casino is shrouded in mystery, but one chilling detail stands out: surveillance footage captured her last moments with a man who would never reveal the truth. How could someone watch a family suffer, knowing exactly where their loved one was all along?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Christy Wilson, who vanished in 2005 after leaving a casino with Mario Garcia. We analyze the timeline of events, the investigation that followed, and the shocking discoveries made years later. What secrets lay buried in the past, and how did they finally come to light?

Person: Christy Wilson
Date: October 5, 2005
Location: Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln, California
Person: Mario Garcia
Event: Disappearance. Método: Ground-penetrating radar.

- Christy Wilson was last seen on October 5, 2005, at 1:13 AM.
- Surveillance footage shows her leaving the casino with Mario Garcia, whose car left the parking lot three minutes and forty-one seconds later.
- Danny Berlando, Christy's ex-partner, called her 78 times after her disappearance.
- Investigators found no evidence of Christy re-entering the casino after leaving with Garcia.
- A ground-penetrating radar search revealed crucial evidence on Garcia's property years later.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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For nearly two years, a thirteen-year-old girl was missing, and no one reported it. The story of Erica Parsons reveals a shocking deception that kept her disappearance hidden, as her guardians fabricated a tale about her living with a nonexistent grandmother. How could a family maintain such a dark secret for so long?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Erica Parsons, exploring the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the chilling revelations that followed. We examine the role of her adoptive family, the investigation that uncovered the truth, and the heart-wrenching details of a life marked by neglect. What ultimately led to the unraveling of this disturbing mystery?

Person: Erica Parsons
Date: November 2011
Location: Rowan County, North Carolina
Status: Missing Person Case
Topic: Child Neglect
Event: Call to Law Enforcement.

- Erica Parsons was last seen in November 2011 and was reported missing in July 2013.
- Her guardians claimed she was living with a grandmother who did not exist.
- The real biological grandmother had died in 2005, six years before Erica vanished.
- Erica was described as a defenseless child who wanted nothing more than to be loved.
- The investigation revealed that her adoptive brother was the one who reported her missing.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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For nearly two years, a thirteen-year-old girl was missing, and no one reported it. The story of Erica Parsons reveals a shocking deception that kept her disappearance hidden, as her guardians fabricated a tale about her living with a nonexistent grandmother. How could a family maintain such a dark secret for so long?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Erica Parsons, exploring the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the chilling revelations that followed. We examine the role of her adoptive family, the investigation that uncovered the truth, and the heart-wrenching details of a life marked by neglect. What ultimately led to the unraveling of this disturbing mystery?

Person: Erica Parsons
Date: November 2011
Location: Rowan County, North Carolina
Status: Missing Person Case
Topic: Child Neglect
Event: Call to Law Enforcement.

- Erica Parsons was last seen in November 2011 and was reported missing in July 2013.
- Her guardians claimed she was living with a grandmother who did not exist.
- The real biological grandmother had died in 2005, six years before Erica vanished.
- Erica was described as a defenseless child who wanted nothing more than to be loved.
- The investigation revealed that her adoptive brother was the one who reported her missing.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In the early hours of October 11, 2013, a seemingly ordinary couple was caught on surveillance cameras, blissfully unaware that their night would end in tragedy. Just twenty-four hours later, one would be dead, and the other would embark on a chilling 160-mile journey, returning home to buy a new pair of shoes. What dark secrets lay behind this shocking turn of events?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling disappearance of Kelly Dwire, a vibrant young woman with a promising life in Milwaukee. We explore her relationship with Chris Zako, a man hiding a dangerous double life, and the harrowing timeline of events that unfolded after their last night together. What really happened on that fateful night, and how did Chris manage to maintain his facade?

Key Data:
Person: Kelly Dwire
Date: October 11, 2013
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Person: Chris Zako
Event: Disappearance and murder investigation

- Kelly Dwire was 27 years old and had built three careers simultaneously.
- Chris Zako had been in a serious relationship with another woman for three and a half years without disclosing it to Kelly.
- Surveillance footage captured Kelly and Chris entering Lafayette Tower together just after 2:30 AM.
- Kelly's social media silence began the morning of October 11, raising alarms among her friends and family.
- Chris Zako drove 160 miles to Madison, Wisconsin, under the pretense of buying cheese, shortly after Kelly's disappearance.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In the early hours of October 11, 2013, a seemingly ordinary couple was caught on surveillance cameras, blissfully unaware that their night would end in tragedy. Just twenty-four hours later, one would be dead, and the other would embark on a chilling 160-mile journey, returning home to buy a new pair of shoes. What dark secrets lay behind this shocking turn of events?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling disappearance of Kelly Dwire, a vibrant young woman with a promising life in Milwaukee. We explore her relationship with Chris Zako, a man hiding a dangerous double life, and the harrowing timeline of events that unfolded after their last night together. What really happened on that fateful night, and how did Chris manage to maintain his facade?

Key Data:
Person: Kelly Dwire
Date: October 11, 2013
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Person: Chris Zako
Event: Disappearance and murder investigation

- Kelly Dwire was 27 years old and had built three careers simultaneously.
- Chris Zako had been in a serious relationship with another woman for three and a half years without disclosing it to Kelly.
- Surveillance footage captured Kelly and Chris entering Lafayette Tower together just after 2:30 AM.
- Kelly's social media silence began the morning of October 11, raising alarms among her friends and family.
- Chris Zako drove 160 miles to Madison, Wisconsin, under the pretense of buying cheese, shortly after Kelly's disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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What happens when trust is shattered in the most unimaginable way? On October 25, 2012, a seemingly ordinary afternoon in Manhattan turned into a nightmare for the Crim family. As a mother returned home, she was met with a scene that would haunt her forever. What could drive a caregiver to commit such an unthinkable act?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Lucia and Leo Crim, two young siblings whose lives were tragically cut short. We explore the events leading up to that fateful afternoon, the dynamics of the Crim family, and the shocking betrayal by their trusted nanny, Yoselyn Ortega. What led to the horrific moment when a mother opened the bathroom door?

Date: October 25, 2012
Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan
People: Lucia Crim, Leo Crim, Yoselyn Ortega, Marina Crim, Kevin Crim
Topic: Trust, Betrayal, Tragedy

- Lucia was six years old and known for her vibrant smile.
- Leo was two years old, and his red stroller was a constant presence in the family's home.
- Yoselyn Ortega had been with the Crim family for two years, having been referred by a relative.
- Marina Crim was at a swimming lesson with her third child when the tragedy occurred.
- The connection between the Crims and Ortega was built on false references that went undetected.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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What happens when trust is shattered in the most unimaginable way? On October 25, 2012, a seemingly ordinary afternoon in Manhattan turned into a nightmare for the Crim family. As a mother returned home, she was met with a scene that would haunt her forever. What could drive a caregiver to commit such an unthinkable act?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Lucia and Leo Crim, two young siblings whose lives were tragically cut short. We explore the events leading up to that fateful afternoon, the dynamics of the Crim family, and the shocking betrayal by their trusted nanny, Yoselyn Ortega. What led to the horrific moment when a mother opened the bathroom door?

Date: October 25, 2012
Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan
People: Lucia Crim, Leo Crim, Yoselyn Ortega, Marina Crim, Kevin Crim
Topic: Trust, Betrayal, Tragedy

- Lucia was six years old and known for her vibrant smile.
- Leo was two years old, and his red stroller was a constant presence in the family's home.
- Yoselyn Ortega had been with the Crim family for two years, having been referred by a relative.
- Marina Crim was at a swimming lesson with her third child when the tragedy occurred.
- The connection between the Crims and Ortega was built on false references that went undetected.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Just after midnight on Christmas Eve, a 22-year-old clocked out and waited in a San Diego parking lot for the man she was going to marry. He never came. Fifty-two minutes later she called 911 to say she'd been shot — and went silent. The man both she and her fiancé were waiting for had never met them. How do three strangers die over a car?

In this episode, we analyze the triple murder of Alona Flint and the Badier brothers in San Diego. We examine the homemade silencer, the fiancé found weeks later in his own trunk, the air fresheners taped to mask the smell, and the single piece of tape that finally named the killer. What does it mean when the only connection is a car that happened to be there?

Victims: Alona Flint (22), Giani Badier (24), and Sal Badier (22)
Date: December 24, 2013
Location: San Diego, California
Perpetrator: Carlo Marcato
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; three consecutive life sentences

- On Christmas Eve 2013, Alona Flint waited at a San Diego mall for her fiancé Giani Badier, who always picked her up but never came.
- Giani had already been shot and locked in the trunk of his own car by a stranger, Carlo Marcato.
- When Giani's brother Sal came to get Alona, both were shot in his car with a .22 pistol fitted with a homemade silencer; Alona managed to call 911.
- Giani's body was found weeks later in Riverside, with taped-down air fresheners placed around it to mask the smell.
- DNA on that tape, plus a weapons stop and ballistics, tied Carlo Marcato to all three killings; he pleaded guilty and received three consecutive life sentences.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Just after midnight on Christmas Eve, a 22-year-old clocked out and waited in a San Diego parking lot for the man she was going to marry. He never came. Fifty-two minutes later she called 911 to say she'd been shot — and went silent. The man both she and her fiancé were waiting for had never met them. How do three strangers die over a car?

In this episode, we analyze the triple murder of Alona Flint and the Badier brothers in San Diego. We examine the homemade silencer, the fiancé found weeks later in his own trunk, the air fresheners taped to mask the smell, and the single piece of tape that finally named the killer. What does it mean when the only connection is a car that happened to be there?

Victims: Alona Flint (22), Giani Badier (24), and Sal Badier (22)
Date: December 24, 2013
Location: San Diego, California
Perpetrator: Carlo Marcato
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; three consecutive life sentences

- On Christmas Eve 2013, Alona Flint waited at a San Diego mall for her fiancé Giani Badier, who always picked her up but never came.
- Giani had already been shot and locked in the trunk of his own car by a stranger, Carlo Marcato.
- When Giani's brother Sal came to get Alona, both were shot in his car with a .22 pistol fitted with a homemade silencer; Alona managed to call 911.
- Giani's body was found weeks later in Riverside, with taped-down air fresheners placed around it to mask the smell.
- DNA on that tape, plus a weapons stop and ballistics, tied Carlo Marcato to all three killings; he pleaded guilty and received three consecutive life sentences.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of March twenty-eighth, two thousand fourteen, a young woman lay lifeless on a park bench in Brisbane, unnoticed by countless passersby. Sophie Collombet, just twenty-one, was covered with newspapers, and while people assumed she was merely sleeping, the truth was far more tragic. How could a vibrant life, filled with dreams of returning home, end in such a public and heartbreaking way?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting story of Sophie Collombet, a French student whose life was cut short in a familiar neighborhood. We explore the moments leading up to her death, the chilling indifference of those who walked past her, and the investigation that followed. What happened to Sophie on that fateful night, and who was responsible for her tragic end?

Date: March 28, 2014
Location: Kurilpa Park, Brisbane
Victim: Sophie Collombet, 21, French student
Incident: Found dead on a park bench, covered with newspapers
Investigator's focus: Benjamin James Millard, a 25-year-old with a criminal history

- Sophie was last seen alive walking home from a night class at Griffith University around 8:50 PM.
- She had been lying on the bench for hours before someone finally called for help.
- Doctors documented 128 external wounds on her body, indicating a violent attack.
- The first lead in the investigation was the absence of Benjamin James Millard from his hostel by curfew.
- Sophie had sent her last email to her mother on March 16, 2014, just eleven days before her death.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of March twenty-eighth, two thousand fourteen, a young woman lay lifeless on a park bench in Brisbane, unnoticed by countless passersby. Sophie Collombet, just twenty-one, was covered with newspapers, and while people assumed she was merely sleeping, the truth was far more tragic. How could a vibrant life, filled with dreams of returning home, end in such a public and heartbreaking way?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting story of Sophie Collombet, a French student whose life was cut short in a familiar neighborhood. We explore the moments leading up to her death, the chilling indifference of those who walked past her, and the investigation that followed. What happened to Sophie on that fateful night, and who was responsible for her tragic end?

Date: March 28, 2014
Location: Kurilpa Park, Brisbane
Victim: Sophie Collombet, 21, French student
Incident: Found dead on a park bench, covered with newspapers
Investigator's focus: Benjamin James Millard, a 25-year-old with a criminal history

- Sophie was last seen alive walking home from a night class at Griffith University around 8:50 PM.
- She had been lying on the bench for hours before someone finally called for help.
- Doctors documented 128 external wounds on her body, indicating a violent attack.
- The first lead in the investigation was the absence of Benjamin James Millard from his hostel by curfew.
- Sophie had sent her last email to her mother on March 16, 2014, just eleven days before her death.

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In the early hours of December 6, 2014, a man on Tamarack Trail in Austin, Texas, aimed his thermal rifle scope into the darkness, unknowingly capturing the chilling moment that would link a killer to a devastating murder. Kathy Blair, a beloved music teacher, was found brutally slain in her home, and the question haunting investigators for years was not just about the identity of the murderer, but the motive behind this horrific act. What secrets lay hidden in the shadows of that quiet neighborhood?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Kathy Blair, exploring the details of her life, the shocking circumstances of her death, and the investigation that followed. We analyze the evidence left behind, including a mysterious shoe print and the chilling footage that ultimately connected a suspect to the crime. What drove someone to commit such an act against a woman who dedicated her life to nurturing others?

Key Data:
Date: December 6, 2014
Location: Tamarack Trail, Austin, Texas
Person: Kathy Blair
Topic: Murder Investigation
Event: Kathy Blair's Death

- Kathy Blair was 53 years old and directed the Christian Choral Society of Austin.
- She was found dead in her bedroom, having fought back against her attacker.
- The medical examiner confirmed she was strangled, stabbed, and had her throat cut.
- A single bloody shoe print, size ten with a brown sole, was the only physical evidence left at the scene.
- Kathy's Christmas concert was performed by her students just eleven days after her funeral.

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In the early hours of December 6, 2014, a man on Tamarack Trail in Austin, Texas, aimed his thermal rifle scope into the darkness, unknowingly capturing the chilling moment that would link a killer to a devastating murder. Kathy Blair, a beloved music teacher, was found brutally slain in her home, and the question haunting investigators for years was not just about the identity of the murderer, but the motive behind this horrific act. What secrets lay hidden in the shadows of that quiet neighborhood?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Kathy Blair, exploring the details of her life, the shocking circumstances of her death, and the investigation that followed. We analyze the evidence left behind, including a mysterious shoe print and the chilling footage that ultimately connected a suspect to the crime. What drove someone to commit such an act against a woman who dedicated her life to nurturing others?

Key Data:
Date: December 6, 2014
Location: Tamarack Trail, Austin, Texas
Person: Kathy Blair
Topic: Murder Investigation
Event: Kathy Blair's Death

- Kathy Blair was 53 years old and directed the Christian Choral Society of Austin.
- She was found dead in her bedroom, having fought back against her attacker.
- The medical examiner confirmed she was strangled, stabbed, and had her throat cut.
- A single bloody shoe print, size ten with a brown sole, was the only physical evidence left at the scene.
- Kathy's Christmas concert was performed by her students just eleven days after her funeral.

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In a heartbreaking twist of fate, six-year-old Jersey Bridgeman was taken from her family by someone they trusted completely. Just hours after expressing her love to her mother, Jersey was found dead in a closet, leaving behind a community grappling with betrayal and horror. How could the very people who were supposed to protect her become her greatest danger?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Jersey Bridgeman, exploring her life before that fateful night and the shocking betrayal by someone she called "Uncle Zach." We analyze the investigation that followed her disappearance and the chilling details that emerged, raising the question: what truly happened in the hours leading up to her death?

Key Data:
Person: Jersey Bridgeman
Date: November 20, 2012
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
Event: Jersey's murder
Key Individuals: Zachary Holly, Desiree Bridgeman, Amanda Holly

- Jersey Bridgeman was born on November 14, 2006, and turned six just six days before her disappearance.
- She had previously survived severe abuse, having been restrained and chained by her father.
- Jersey was last seen alive after being carried to bed by Zachary Holly, her mother's close friend.
- The investigation into her murder lasted seven days and involved multiple law enforcement agencies.
- Jersey was found deceased in a closet, with a pajama pant leg wrapped around her neck.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a heartbreaking twist of fate, six-year-old Jersey Bridgeman was taken from her family by someone they trusted completely. Just hours after expressing her love to her mother, Jersey was found dead in a closet, leaving behind a community grappling with betrayal and horror. How could the very people who were supposed to protect her become her greatest danger?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Jersey Bridgeman, exploring her life before that fateful night and the shocking betrayal by someone she called "Uncle Zach." We analyze the investigation that followed her disappearance and the chilling details that emerged, raising the question: what truly happened in the hours leading up to her death?

Key Data:
Person: Jersey Bridgeman
Date: November 20, 2012
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
Event: Jersey's murder
Key Individuals: Zachary Holly, Desiree Bridgeman, Amanda Holly

- Jersey Bridgeman was born on November 14, 2006, and turned six just six days before her disappearance.
- She had previously survived severe abuse, having been restrained and chained by her father.
- Jersey was last seen alive after being carried to bed by Zachary Holly, her mother's close friend.
- The investigation into her murder lasted seven days and involved multiple law enforcement agencies.
- Jersey was found deceased in a closet, with a pajama pant leg wrapped around her neck.

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In the early hours of December twelfth, 2020, a security guard stumbled upon a shocking discovery: a body hidden in a bag near the Ohio River. But the real mystery lies not in the identity of the deceased, but in the fate of her three-year-old son, Nyo, who vanished without a trace. What happened to this innocent child, and why does his disappearance haunt those who knew him?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Ntia Latimore and her son Nyo. We explore the events leading up to Ntia's death and the chilling circumstances surrounding Nyo's disappearance. As we piece together the timeline, we confront the unsettling questions that linger: where is Nyo, and what dark truths lie behind his mother's tragic end?

Key Data:
Date: December 12, 2020
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Person: Ntia Latimore
Person: Nyo Latimore
Event: Disappearance of Nyo Latimore
Event: Murder of Ntia Latimore

- At 3:30 AM on December 12, 2020, a security guard found a body in a bag near the Purple People Bridge.
- Ntia Latimore was 29 years old and had two sons, Nyo and Nico.
- Nyo was last seen alive on December 4, 2020, before both mother and child went silent.
- Deshawn Brown, Ntia's on-and-off partner, is believed to have killed her and taken Nyo.
- The last confirmed sighting of Nyo was when he was pushed into the Ohio River in a stroller.

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In the early hours of December twelfth, 2020, a security guard stumbled upon a shocking discovery: a body hidden in a bag near the Ohio River. But the real mystery lies not in the identity of the deceased, but in the fate of her three-year-old son, Nyo, who vanished without a trace. What happened to this innocent child, and why does his disappearance haunt those who knew him?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Ntia Latimore and her son Nyo. We explore the events leading up to Ntia's death and the chilling circumstances surrounding Nyo's disappearance. As we piece together the timeline, we confront the unsettling questions that linger: where is Nyo, and what dark truths lie behind his mother's tragic end?

Key Data:
Date: December 12, 2020
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Person: Ntia Latimore
Person: Nyo Latimore
Event: Disappearance of Nyo Latimore
Event: Murder of Ntia Latimore

- At 3:30 AM on December 12, 2020, a security guard found a body in a bag near the Purple People Bridge.
- Ntia Latimore was 29 years old and had two sons, Nyo and Nico.
- Nyo was last seen alive on December 4, 2020, before both mother and child went silent.
- Deshawn Brown, Ntia's on-and-off partner, is believed to have killed her and taken Nyo.
- The last confirmed sighting of Nyo was when he was pushed into the Ohio River in a stroller.

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What happens when the person you trust most becomes the prime suspect in your disappearance? In 2014, Jessica Padét vanished after sending a fax from her stepfather's home office, only for her car to be found abandoned nearby. The man who should have been searching for her instead buried her behind his shed. How did this tragedy unfold, and what secrets lay hidden beneath the surface?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Jessica Padét, exploring the chilling contradictions surrounding her disappearance. We examine the role of her stepfather, Gregory Graf, and the unsettling evidence that emerged in the wake of her vanishing. What led to the shocking discovery of Jessica's fate, and how did those closest to her become entangled in a web of deceit?

Person: Jessica Padét
Date: 2014
Location: Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Status: Pennsylvania
Topic: Disappearance, crime, family violence

- Jessica Padét was 33 years old when she disappeared after sending a fax from her stepfather's office.
- Her car was found abandoned in a Dollar General parking lot, four miles from her stepfather's property.
- Gregory Graf, her stepfather, claimed he had not seen Jessica that day, contradicting evidence from a fax sent at 1:04 PM.
- Forensic evidence found in the house included blood in a trash bin and on a mattress, indicating violence.
- Denell Graf, Jessica's mother, was in Florida when her daughter vanished and made over 100 calls trying to reach her.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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What happens when the person you trust most becomes the prime suspect in your disappearance? In 2014, Jessica Padét vanished after sending a fax from her stepfather's home office, only for her car to be found abandoned nearby. The man who should have been searching for her instead buried her behind his shed. How did this tragedy unfold, and what secrets lay hidden beneath the surface?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Jessica Padét, exploring the chilling contradictions surrounding her disappearance. We examine the role of her stepfather, Gregory Graf, and the unsettling evidence that emerged in the wake of her vanishing. What led to the shocking discovery of Jessica's fate, and how did those closest to her become entangled in a web of deceit?

Person: Jessica Padét
Date: 2014
Location: Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Status: Pennsylvania
Topic: Disappearance, crime, family violence

- Jessica Padét was 33 years old when she disappeared after sending a fax from her stepfather's office.
- Her car was found abandoned in a Dollar General parking lot, four miles from her stepfather's property.
- Gregory Graf, her stepfather, claimed he had not seen Jessica that day, contradicting evidence from a fax sent at 1:04 PM.
- Forensic evidence found in the house included blood in a trash bin and on a mattress, indicating violence.
- Denell Graf, Jessica's mother, was in Florida when her daughter vanished and made over 100 calls trying to reach her.

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In a chilling twist of fate, a twenty-two-year-old woman vanished after a seemingly ordinary day, leaving behind only a phone call made from a location she couldn’t possibly have reached. Dru Sjodin's car sat untouched in the parking lot, yet her last call to her boyfriend came from forty miles away. How could she have made that call, and what really happened on that fateful November evening?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Dru Sjodin, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the chilling evidence that emerged in the years that followed. From her last moments at the mall to the unsettling details of the phone call, we uncover the mystery surrounding her fate. What clues did investigators find that pointed to a sinister truth?

Key Data:
Person: Dru Sjodin
Date: November 22, 2003
Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Event: Disappearance
Suspect: Alfonso Rodriguez Jr.
Occupation: Convicted sex offender

- Dru was a senior at the University of North Dakota studying graphic arts and was an honor student.
- She made a phone call to her boyfriend Chris at 5 PM, mentioning a purse she bought for her mother.
- The last call Chris received from Dru at 7:40 PM lasted twenty seconds and had no voice, only static and wind.
- A black leather knife sheath was found beside Dru's car, identified as part of a set sold at Bernards stores.
- Security footage showed Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. in the mall before Dru's disappearance, where he had been for nearly thirty minutes.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a chilling twist of fate, a twenty-two-year-old woman vanished after a seemingly ordinary day, leaving behind only a phone call made from a location she couldn’t possibly have reached. Dru Sjodin's car sat untouched in the parking lot, yet her last call to her boyfriend came from forty miles away. How could she have made that call, and what really happened on that fateful November evening?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Dru Sjodin, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the chilling evidence that emerged in the years that followed. From her last moments at the mall to the unsettling details of the phone call, we uncover the mystery surrounding her fate. What clues did investigators find that pointed to a sinister truth?

Key Data:
Person: Dru Sjodin
Date: November 22, 2003
Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Event: Disappearance
Suspect: Alfonso Rodriguez Jr.
Occupation: Convicted sex offender

- Dru was a senior at the University of North Dakota studying graphic arts and was an honor student.
- She made a phone call to her boyfriend Chris at 5 PM, mentioning a purse she bought for her mother.
- The last call Chris received from Dru at 7:40 PM lasted twenty seconds and had no voice, only static and wind.
- A black leather knife sheath was found beside Dru's car, identified as part of a set sold at Bernards stores.
- Security footage showed Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. in the mall before Dru's disappearance, where he had been for nearly thirty minutes.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Two days before Christmas, a woman's Fitbit recorded her heart still beating one hour after her husband claimed she was already dead. Connie Margot Debates, a beloved mother and friend, had a secret life that may have led to her tragic end. What happened in that crucial hour, and how did it lead to a shocking revelation about her husband?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of Connie Margot Debates, whose life was cut short just days before Christmas. We delve into the events leading up to her death, the secrets that were hidden, and the conflicting accounts that emerged. What really happened during those sixty minutes, and how did it change everything for her family?

Key Data:
Person: Connie Margot Debates;
Date: December 22, 2015;
Location: Ellington, Connecticut;
Key Event: Murder;
Suspect: Richard Debates;
Relationship: Married;
Children: RJ (9), Connor (6).

- Connie's Fitbit recorded her heart rate one hour after her husband claimed she was dead.
- Richard Debates described an intruder as a large man in camouflage clothing carrying a knife.
- Connie sent a text to Richard the day before her death, expressing frustration over his lies.
- Richard claimed he heard two gunshots at approximately 9:05 AM on December 23, 2015.
- Connie's friends believed she was unaware of Richard's affair and impending fatherhood.

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Two days before Christmas, a woman's Fitbit recorded her heart still beating one hour after her husband claimed she was already dead. Connie Margot Debates, a beloved mother and friend, had a secret life that may have led to her tragic end. What happened in that crucial hour, and how did it lead to a shocking revelation about her husband?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of Connie Margot Debates, whose life was cut short just days before Christmas. We delve into the events leading up to her death, the secrets that were hidden, and the conflicting accounts that emerged. What really happened during those sixty minutes, and how did it change everything for her family?

Key Data:
Person: Connie Margot Debates;
Date: December 22, 2015;
Location: Ellington, Connecticut;
Key Event: Murder;
Suspect: Richard Debates;
Relationship: Married;
Children: RJ (9), Connor (6).

- Connie's Fitbit recorded her heart rate one hour after her husband claimed she was dead.
- Richard Debates described an intruder as a large man in camouflage clothing carrying a knife.
- Connie sent a text to Richard the day before her death, expressing frustration over his lies.
- Richard claimed he heard two gunshots at approximately 9:05 AM on December 23, 2015.
- Connie's friends believed she was unaware of Richard's affair and impending fatherhood.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a small town where everyone knows each other, the disappearance of nine-year-old Rowan Ford sent shockwaves through the community. On the night of November second, 2007, a trusted family friend took her away, leaving behind a mother’s desperate search and a haunting question: who truly was responsible for Rowan's tragic fate?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Rowan Ford, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the conflicting confessions that emerged. We examine the roles of those involved, including her stepfather and a family friend, and the unsettling truth that remains unresolved. What really happened that night, and how did trust turn into tragedy?

Key Data:
Date: November 2, 2007
Location: Stella, Missouri
Victim: Rowan Ford, age 9
Key Figures: David Spears (stepfather), Christopher Collings (family friend), Nathan (driver)
Event: Disappearance and subsequent investigation

- Rowan Ford was last seen sleeping in her home before her mother returned from work to find her missing.
- The population of Stella, Missouri, was below 200 residents at the time, making her disappearance a community crisis.
- Two men provided conflicting confessions regarding the events of that night, complicating the investigation.
- Rowan was known for her kindness and active participation in her church community, often volunteering to help.
- The case remains unresolved, with questions about the legal system's handling of those involved still lingering.

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In a small town where everyone knows each other, the disappearance of nine-year-old Rowan Ford sent shockwaves through the community. On the night of November second, 2007, a trusted family friend took her away, leaving behind a mother’s desperate search and a haunting question: who truly was responsible for Rowan's tragic fate?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Rowan Ford, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the conflicting confessions that emerged. We examine the roles of those involved, including her stepfather and a family friend, and the unsettling truth that remains unresolved. What really happened that night, and how did trust turn into tragedy?

Key Data:
Date: November 2, 2007
Location: Stella, Missouri
Victim: Rowan Ford, age 9
Key Figures: David Spears (stepfather), Christopher Collings (family friend), Nathan (driver)
Event: Disappearance and subsequent investigation

- Rowan Ford was last seen sleeping in her home before her mother returned from work to find her missing.
- The population of Stella, Missouri, was below 200 residents at the time, making her disappearance a community crisis.
- Two men provided conflicting confessions regarding the events of that night, complicating the investigation.
- Rowan was known for her kindness and active participation in her church community, often volunteering to help.
- The case remains unresolved, with questions about the legal system's handling of those involved still lingering.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In the early hours of September eighth, Jessica Kaylor made a routine stop for dog food, but she never returned home. What started as a simple errand spiraled into a chilling mystery involving surveillance footage, a destroyed alibi, and a family’s relentless pursuit of justice. How could a young woman vanish in the blink of an eye, and what secrets lay hidden in the shadows of that Texas night?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Jessica Kaylor, a 27-year-old woman whose life was tragically cut short after a late-night trip to Walmart. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the investigation that followed, and the shocking revelations that emerged nearly nine years later. What really happened in those final hours?

Key Data:
Date: September 8, 2009
Location: Cedar Park, Texas
Person: Jessica Kaylor, 27 years old
Event: Disappearance and murder of Jessica Kaylor
Case: Crispen Harmel

- Jessica was last seen leaving her cousin's house at 1:30 A.M. to buy dog food.
- Surveillance footage captured Jessica entering Walmart but showed no interaction with anyone.
- A witness reported seeing Jessica in her car, appearing confused and lethargic.
- Jessica's body was discovered hours later in a parking lot near a Little Caesars restaurant.
- The investigation revealed a complicated timeline and a fight for justice that spanned nearly nine years.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of September eighth, Jessica Kaylor made a routine stop for dog food, but she never returned home. What started as a simple errand spiraled into a chilling mystery involving surveillance footage, a destroyed alibi, and a family’s relentless pursuit of justice. How could a young woman vanish in the blink of an eye, and what secrets lay hidden in the shadows of that Texas night?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Jessica Kaylor, a 27-year-old woman whose life was tragically cut short after a late-night trip to Walmart. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the investigation that followed, and the shocking revelations that emerged nearly nine years later. What really happened in those final hours?

Key Data:
Date: September 8, 2009
Location: Cedar Park, Texas
Person: Jessica Kaylor, 27 years old
Event: Disappearance and murder of Jessica Kaylor
Case: Crispen Harmel

- Jessica was last seen leaving her cousin's house at 1:30 A.M. to buy dog food.
- Surveillance footage captured Jessica entering Walmart but showed no interaction with anyone.
- A witness reported seeing Jessica in her car, appearing confused and lethargic.
- Jessica's body was discovered hours later in a parking lot near a Little Caesars restaurant.
- The investigation revealed a complicated timeline and a fight for justice that spanned nearly nine years.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, a nineteen-year-old woman named Nokukhanya Mabika vanished without a trace after entering a post office in Claremont, Cape Town. Surveillance footage captured her crossing the street, but no camera ever recorded her again. What sinister plan lay behind the seemingly innocuous errand she undertook that fateful day?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting disappearance of Na Mabika, exploring the events leading up to her last known moments. We examine the unsettling actions of the post office clerk who had been watching her and the chilling details that emerged during the investigation. What really happened inside that post office, and why did no one see her leave?

Key Data:
Person: Nokukhanya Mabika (Na)
Date: August 24, 2019
Location: Claremont, Cape Town
Occupation: Student at University of Cape Town
Event: Disappearance after visiting post office

- Na was last seen on August 24, 2019, at 2:02 PM, entering the Claremont post office.
- The clerk, Leander Boa, had been watching her for over a week before her disappearance.
- Na was told to return for a package after the post office closed to the public.
- No surveillance footage captured her entering or exiting the post office.
- A mop with blood was reported inside the post office after it reopened on August 26.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717570Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:25:44 +0000Creator at ObomediaGirl Walks Into a Post Office and Never Walks Out In a chilling turn of events, a nineteen-year-old woman named Nokukhanya Mabika vanished without a trace after entering a post office in Claremont, Cape Town. Surveillance footage captured her...
In a chilling turn of events, a nineteen-year-old woman named Nokukhanya Mabika vanished without a trace after entering a post office in Claremont, Cape Town. Surveillance footage captured her crossing the street, but no camera ever recorded her again. What sinister plan lay behind the seemingly innocuous errand she undertook that fateful day?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting disappearance of Na Mabika, exploring the events leading up to her last known moments. We examine the unsettling actions of the post office clerk who had been watching her and the chilling details that emerged during the investigation. What really happened inside that post office, and why did no one see her leave?

Key Data:
Person: Nokukhanya Mabika (Na)
Date: August 24, 2019
Location: Claremont, Cape Town
Occupation: Student at University of Cape Town
Event: Disappearance after visiting post office

- Na was last seen on August 24, 2019, at 2:02 PM, entering the Claremont post office.
- The clerk, Leander Boa, had been watching her for over a week before her disappearance.
- Na was told to return for a package after the post office closed to the public.
- No surveillance footage captured her entering or exiting the post office.
- A mop with blood was reported inside the post office after it reopened on August 26.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a shocking discovery along a quiet highway, road workers stumbled upon two suitcases that would unravel a chilling tale of murder and predation. What they found inside revealed not just the bodies of two women, but a disturbing pattern of targeting vulnerable individuals by a man who once wore a badge. How could someone with such a history slip through the cracks of the system?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing case of Steven Zelich, a former police officer turned security guard, who was linked to the murders of Laura Simonson and Jenny Gomez. We explore the details of their tragic lives, the investigation that followed the grisly discovery, and the unsettling questions about accountability within law enforcement. What does this case reveal about the hidden dangers in our communities?

Key Data:
Person: Caso; Valor: Steven Zelich
Person: Persona; Valor: Laura Simonson
Person: Persona; Valor: Jenny Gomez
Person: Fecha; Valor: 2014
Person: Lugar; Valor: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

- In June 2014, two suitcases were found on a county highway, containing the bodies of Laura Simonson and Jenny Gomez.
- Laura Simonson was a 37-year-old mother of seven, reported missing seven months prior to the discovery.
- Steven Zelich had a 648-page personnel file documenting numerous complaints and internal investigations during his time as a police officer.
- Zelich had a history of inappropriate behavior while on duty, including lingering at dance clubs and a documented incident of violence against a woman.
- After leaving the police force, Zelich worked as a security guard and continued to exploit vulnerable women online.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717568Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:25:40 +0000Creator at ObomediaCop Hides Two Women in Suitcases Along a Country Road In a shocking discovery along a quiet highway, road workers stumbled upon two suitcases that would unravel a chilling tale of murder and predation. What they found inside revealed not just the...
In a shocking discovery along a quiet highway, road workers stumbled upon two suitcases that would unravel a chilling tale of murder and predation. What they found inside revealed not just the bodies of two women, but a disturbing pattern of targeting vulnerable individuals by a man who once wore a badge. How could someone with such a history slip through the cracks of the system?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing case of Steven Zelich, a former police officer turned security guard, who was linked to the murders of Laura Simonson and Jenny Gomez. We explore the details of their tragic lives, the investigation that followed the grisly discovery, and the unsettling questions about accountability within law enforcement. What does this case reveal about the hidden dangers in our communities?

Key Data:
Person: Caso; Valor: Steven Zelich
Person: Persona; Valor: Laura Simonson
Person: Persona; Valor: Jenny Gomez
Person: Fecha; Valor: 2014
Person: Lugar; Valor: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

- In June 2014, two suitcases were found on a county highway, containing the bodies of Laura Simonson and Jenny Gomez.
- Laura Simonson was a 37-year-old mother of seven, reported missing seven months prior to the discovery.
- Steven Zelich had a 648-page personnel file documenting numerous complaints and internal investigations during his time as a police officer.
- Zelich had a history of inappropriate behavior while on duty, including lingering at dance clubs and a documented incident of violence against a woman.
- After leaving the police force, Zelich worked as a security guard and continued to exploit vulnerable women online.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of a March morning, a man lies in a park, a victim of a brutal attack that leaves him with one hundred and two stab wounds. As he fights for his life, the killer, just fifteen years old, cleans up the evidence and walks away, leaving a community in shock. How could someone so young commit such a horrific crime and evade capture for over a year?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of the murder of Jim Hatfield, a man who had already faced unimaginable challenges in life. We explore the circumstances leading up to the attack, the investigation that followed, and the haunting aftermath of a crime that shook a community. What drove a teenager to such violence, and what does this case reveal about justice and accountability?

Key Data:
Date: March 29, 2014
Location: Castle Park, Colchester
Victim: Jim Hatfield
Wounds: 102
Attacker's Age: 15 years old

- Jim Hatfield was found with 102 stab wounds, including injuries to his head and one eye.
- The attack occurred over a three-hour period, during which no one intervened.
- A bloody shoe print was discovered near the crime scene, indicating the attacker's escape route.
- Jim had been in a coma for eight weeks prior to the attack and was preparing for a reunion with his children.
- The killer was not apprehended for fourteen months after the murder.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717564Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:25:35 +0000Creator at ObomediaBoy Stabs a Man 102 Times and Walks Free for a Year In the early hours of a March morning, a man lies in a park, a victim of a brutal attack that leaves him with one hundred and two stab wounds. As he fights for his life, the killer, just fifteen...
In the early hours of a March morning, a man lies in a park, a victim of a brutal attack that leaves him with one hundred and two stab wounds. As he fights for his life, the killer, just fifteen years old, cleans up the evidence and walks away, leaving a community in shock. How could someone so young commit such a horrific crime and evade capture for over a year?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of the murder of Jim Hatfield, a man who had already faced unimaginable challenges in life. We explore the circumstances leading up to the attack, the investigation that followed, and the haunting aftermath of a crime that shook a community. What drove a teenager to such violence, and what does this case reveal about justice and accountability?

Key Data:
Date: March 29, 2014
Location: Castle Park, Colchester
Victim: Jim Hatfield
Wounds: 102
Attacker's Age: 15 years old

- Jim Hatfield was found with 102 stab wounds, including injuries to his head and one eye.
- The attack occurred over a three-hour period, during which no one intervened.
- A bloody shoe print was discovered near the crime scene, indicating the attacker's escape route.
- Jim had been in a coma for eight weeks prior to the attack and was preparing for a reunion with his children.
- The killer was not apprehended for fourteen months after the murder.

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On the morning of March 28, 2013, a shocking call to 911 revealed a chilling act of violence: a man shot his neighbor over a property dispute. John Upton Jr., a humanitarian and Emmy Award winner, was killed in a moment that shattered lives and exposed the dark undercurrents of neighborly conflict. How could a life dedicated to helping others end in such a brutal manner?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of John Upton Jr., exploring the events leading up to his death and the motivations behind the man who shot him. We uncover the hidden tensions that simmered for months and the heartbreaking legacy left behind. What drove a neighbor to take such irreversible action?

Key Data:
Date: March 28, 2013
Location: Encinitas, California
Victim: John Upton Jr., 56 years old, Emmy Award winner
Perpetrator: Michael Vilin
Event: Shooting over a property line dispute

- John Upton Jr. was shot in the stomach and head.
- The shooting occurred shortly after John learned of his mother's death.
- Michael Vilin had been planning the shooting for four months.
- John Upton Jr. was known for his humanitarian work in Romanian orphanages.
- The conflict began with a land survey in late 2012.

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On the morning of March 28, 2013, a shocking call to 911 revealed a chilling act of violence: a man shot his neighbor over a property dispute. John Upton Jr., a humanitarian and Emmy Award winner, was killed in a moment that shattered lives and exposed the dark undercurrents of neighborly conflict. How could a life dedicated to helping others end in such a brutal manner?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of John Upton Jr., exploring the events leading up to his death and the motivations behind the man who shot him. We uncover the hidden tensions that simmered for months and the heartbreaking legacy left behind. What drove a neighbor to take such irreversible action?

Key Data:
Date: March 28, 2013
Location: Encinitas, California
Victim: John Upton Jr., 56 years old, Emmy Award winner
Perpetrator: Michael Vilin
Event: Shooting over a property line dispute

- John Upton Jr. was shot in the stomach and head.
- The shooting occurred shortly after John learned of his mother's death.
- Michael Vilin had been planning the shooting for four months.
- John Upton Jr. was known for his humanitarian work in Romanian orphanages.
- The conflict began with a land survey in late 2012.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A successful, careful 32-year-old got ready for a date one evening. By three the next morning, a man was leading police through a dark Hertfordshire woodland to show them where he had left her body. In between, her phone kept sending texts to her friends — but the words didn't sound like her. Who was holding Kate's phone?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Kate Beagley in England. We examine the date that turned deadly, the impersonated text messages meant to delay the alarm, the car cleaned before dawn, and the confession that led police to her body. When the only person who knows where she is calmly answers the phone, how long can a performance hold?

Victim: Kate Beagley
Age: 32 years old
Date: May 30, 2007
Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England
Perpetrator: Carl Taylor
Outcome: Convicted; life with a minimum of 30 years

- Kate Beagley, a 32-year-old compliance manager, went on a date with a man she knew as "Carl" on May 30, 2007, and never came home.
- After killing her, he used her phone to text her friends, but the unfamiliar phrasing made them realize someone else was impersonating her.
- He drove to his mother's home before dawn in Kate's car and was cleaning it, while telling police on the phone that Kate had been fine when they parted.
- Carl Taylor confessed during interrogation and led detectives at 3 a.m. to her washed body hidden in Oxey Woods.
- The court found the murder premeditated and motivated by theft of her car; Taylor got life with a 30-year minimum, and a letter he wrote her family was intercepted.

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A successful, careful 32-year-old got ready for a date one evening. By three the next morning, a man was leading police through a dark Hertfordshire woodland to show them where he had left her body. In between, her phone kept sending texts to her friends — but the words didn't sound like her. Who was holding Kate's phone?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Kate Beagley in England. We examine the date that turned deadly, the impersonated text messages meant to delay the alarm, the car cleaned before dawn, and the confession that led police to her body. When the only person who knows where she is calmly answers the phone, how long can a performance hold?

Victim: Kate Beagley
Age: 32 years old
Date: May 30, 2007
Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England
Perpetrator: Carl Taylor
Outcome: Convicted; life with a minimum of 30 years

- Kate Beagley, a 32-year-old compliance manager, went on a date with a man she knew as "Carl" on May 30, 2007, and never came home.
- After killing her, he used her phone to text her friends, but the unfamiliar phrasing made them realize someone else was impersonating her.
- He drove to his mother's home before dawn in Kate's car and was cleaning it, while telling police on the phone that Kate had been fine when they parted.
- Carl Taylor confessed during interrogation and led detectives at 3 a.m. to her washed body hidden in Oxey Woods.
- The court found the murder premeditated and motivated by theft of her car; Taylor got life with a 30-year minimum, and a letter he wrote her family was intercepted.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling turn of events, a man vanishes after listing his truck for sale online, leaving behind a family and a community in shock. Tim Bosma, a devoted father and husband, was last seen on the night he agreed to a test drive with two strangers. What happened that evening is a harrowing tale of deception and violence that raises unsettling questions about trust and safety in everyday transactions.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Tim Bosma, exploring the events leading up to his disappearance and the investigation that followed. We analyze the chilling details of his last moments and the shocking revelations that emerged as authorities pieced together the puzzle. How could a simple sale turn deadly, and what does this case reveal about the darker side of human nature?

Key Data:
Person: Tim Bosma
Date: May 6, 2013
Location: Ancaster, Ontario
Event: Disappearance and murder
Investigation: Project Capella

- Tim Bosma was 32 years old and worked as a contractor.
- He was saving money for a second child and had already contacted fertility clinics.
- The truck he listed was a 2007 Dodge Ram in good condition.
- Two men used a disposable phone to arrange a test drive, one of whom had a tattoo reading "Ambition."
- Tim's remains were found on a farm owned by one of the suspects, Dellen Millard.

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In a chilling turn of events, a man vanishes after listing his truck for sale online, leaving behind a family and a community in shock. Tim Bosma, a devoted father and husband, was last seen on the night he agreed to a test drive with two strangers. What happened that evening is a harrowing tale of deception and violence that raises unsettling questions about trust and safety in everyday transactions.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Tim Bosma, exploring the events leading up to his disappearance and the investigation that followed. We analyze the chilling details of his last moments and the shocking revelations that emerged as authorities pieced together the puzzle. How could a simple sale turn deadly, and what does this case reveal about the darker side of human nature?

Key Data:
Person: Tim Bosma
Date: May 6, 2013
Location: Ancaster, Ontario
Event: Disappearance and murder
Investigation: Project Capella

- Tim Bosma was 32 years old and worked as a contractor.
- He was saving money for a second child and had already contacted fertility clinics.
- The truck he listed was a 2007 Dodge Ram in good condition.
- Two men used a disposable phone to arrange a test drive, one of whom had a tattoo reading "Ambition."
- Tim's remains were found on a farm owned by one of the suspects, Dellen Millard.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On March 7, 2014, a routine delivery turned into a nightmare when two bodies were discovered behind a food mart in Galveston County. Both women, just 24 years old, were brutally murdered, and the chilling detail of a father standing vigil for his daughter adds a haunting layer to this tragic story. What secrets did the investigation uncover about the lives of Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing case of Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson, exploring the events leading up to their deaths and the shocking revelations that followed. We'll examine the complex relationships, the chilling discoveries made by investigators, and the heart-wrenching moments that left a community in mourning. How did the past of one man intertwine with the fate of these two young women?

Date: March 7, 2014
Location: Galveston County, Texas
People: Britney Cosby, Crystal Jackson, James Larry Cosby Jr., Ivan Jackson
Topic: Homicidio, investigación, relaciones familiares.

- On March 7, 2014, two bodies were found behind Fisherman's Cove Food Mart.
- Britney Cosby suffered multiple fatal injuries, including a fractured skull and strangulation.
- Crystal Jackson was shot and strangled, with evidence suggesting a deliberate attack.
- Both women were 24 years old and had plans for their futures.
- The investigation revealed a broken window shutter at the crime scene, pivotal to the case.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On March 7, 2014, a routine delivery turned into a nightmare when two bodies were discovered behind a food mart in Galveston County. Both women, just 24 years old, were brutally murdered, and the chilling detail of a father standing vigil for his daughter adds a haunting layer to this tragic story. What secrets did the investigation uncover about the lives of Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing case of Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson, exploring the events leading up to their deaths and the shocking revelations that followed. We'll examine the complex relationships, the chilling discoveries made by investigators, and the heart-wrenching moments that left a community in mourning. How did the past of one man intertwine with the fate of these two young women?

Date: March 7, 2014
Location: Galveston County, Texas
People: Britney Cosby, Crystal Jackson, James Larry Cosby Jr., Ivan Jackson
Topic: Homicidio, investigación, relaciones familiares.

- On March 7, 2014, two bodies were found behind Fisherman's Cove Food Mart.
- Britney Cosby suffered multiple fatal injuries, including a fractured skull and strangulation.
- Crystal Jackson was shot and strangled, with evidence suggesting a deliberate attack.
- Both women were 24 years old and had plans for their futures.
- The investigation revealed a broken window shutter at the crime scene, pivotal to the case.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An 83-year-old man made tea for his wife of fifty-nine years, bought her pastries, and loaded his two dogs into the car for a walk he'd taken countless times. Less than an hour later he was found beneath brambles with forty-five stab wounds and nothing stolen. How does a gentle retiree become a target on a quiet Saturday morning?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Peter Riton on heathland in Norfolk, England. We examine the CCTV that placed a distinctive plate at the scene, the marked map and changed shirt that exposed the killer, and the warnings he had given his doctor months before. When a man tells clinicians that voices are urging him to kill, who is accountable when nothing is done?

Victim: Peter Riton
Age: 83 years old
Date: August 5, 2017
Location: East Harling, Norfolk, England
Perpetrator: Alexander Palmer
Outcome: Convicted of murder

- Peter Riton, an 83-year-old retiree, was stabbed 45 times while walking his two dogs on heathland near East Harling, Norfolk, on August 5, 2017.
- Nothing was stolen and his hands bore defensive wounds; his dogs were found unharmed beside his body.
- CCTV, a marked map in his car, a change of shirt, and DNA evidence tied Alexander Palmer to the killing.
- Eight months earlier, Palmer had told a doctor that voices were urging him to harm people and that he had bought a machete and a hunting knife.
- Palmer was convicted of murder; reviews found mental-health failures, including a discharge meeting held without his primary clinician.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717556Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:25:16 +0000Creator at ObomediaRetired Man's Dog Walk Ends in 45 Stab Wounds An 83-year-old man made tea for his wife of fifty-nine years, bought her pastries, and loaded his two dogs into the car for a walk he'd taken countless times. Less than an hour later he was found...
An 83-year-old man made tea for his wife of fifty-nine years, bought her pastries, and loaded his two dogs into the car for a walk he'd taken countless times. Less than an hour later he was found beneath brambles with forty-five stab wounds and nothing stolen. How does a gentle retiree become a target on a quiet Saturday morning?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Peter Riton on heathland in Norfolk, England. We examine the CCTV that placed a distinctive plate at the scene, the marked map and changed shirt that exposed the killer, and the warnings he had given his doctor months before. When a man tells clinicians that voices are urging him to kill, who is accountable when nothing is done?

Victim: Peter Riton
Age: 83 years old
Date: August 5, 2017
Location: East Harling, Norfolk, England
Perpetrator: Alexander Palmer
Outcome: Convicted of murder

- Peter Riton, an 83-year-old retiree, was stabbed 45 times while walking his two dogs on heathland near East Harling, Norfolk, on August 5, 2017.
- Nothing was stolen and his hands bore defensive wounds; his dogs were found unharmed beside his body.
- CCTV, a marked map in his car, a change of shirt, and DNA evidence tied Alexander Palmer to the killing.
- Eight months earlier, Palmer had told a doctor that voices were urging him to harm people and that he had bought a machete and a hunting knife.
- Palmer was convicted of murder; reviews found mental-health failures, including a discharge meeting held without his primary clinician.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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What would drive a college student to target a thirteen-year-old girl he had never met? On January 27, 2016, Nicole Madison Lovel climbed out of her bedroom window, leaving behind her life and trust in a stranger. The brutal truth of her disappearance reveals a shocking plan that unfolded over weeks, leading to a night that would change everything.

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Nicole Lovel, a girl who faced unimaginable challenges throughout her life. From surviving a liver transplant to battling cancer, Nicole's resilience was remarkable. Yet, unbeknownst to her family, she was communicating with a stranger online who had sinister intentions. How did this connection lead to her tragic fate?

Person: Nicole Lovel
Date: January 27, 2016
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Topic: Online safety, bullying, tragedy
Person: David Eisenhower, Natalie Keepers.

- Nicole Lovel was thirteen years old and had survived a liver transplant and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- She was last seen alive after messaging a stranger known as "Dr. Tombstone."
- The planning for her disappearance began weeks before her death.
- Nicole's family was unaware of her online interactions with David Eisenhower.
- Kik Messenger, the platform used for their communication, had no identity verification or parental controls.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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What would drive a college student to target a thirteen-year-old girl he had never met? On January 27, 2016, Nicole Madison Lovel climbed out of her bedroom window, leaving behind her life and trust in a stranger. The brutal truth of her disappearance reveals a shocking plan that unfolded over weeks, leading to a night that would change everything.

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Nicole Lovel, a girl who faced unimaginable challenges throughout her life. From surviving a liver transplant to battling cancer, Nicole's resilience was remarkable. Yet, unbeknownst to her family, she was communicating with a stranger online who had sinister intentions. How did this connection lead to her tragic fate?

Person: Nicole Lovel
Date: January 27, 2016
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Topic: Online safety, bullying, tragedy
Person: David Eisenhower, Natalie Keepers.

- Nicole Lovel was thirteen years old and had survived a liver transplant and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- She was last seen alive after messaging a stranger known as "Dr. Tombstone."
- The planning for her disappearance began weeks before her death.
- Nicole's family was unaware of her online interactions with David Eisenhower.
- Kik Messenger, the platform used for their communication, had no identity verification or parental controls.

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In a chilling twist of fate, Clare Tiltman celebrated her sixteenth birthday just four days before her life was brutally cut short. Stabbed multiple times in an alleyway, her case remained unsolved for over two decades, leaving her family in anguish. What critical evidence was overlooked that allowed her killer to walk free for so long?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Clare Tiltman, a bright young girl whose life was tragically taken just as she was beginning to embrace her newfound independence. We explore the investigation that followed her murder, the emotional toll on her family, and the shocking details that emerged over the years. What lessons can we learn from this heart-wrenching case?

Date: January 18, 1993
Location: Greenive, Dartford
Victim: Clare Tiltman, age 16. Investigation: Over 2,500 statements taken, 1,500 witnesses interviewed. Detective: Owen Taylor, who dedicated years to the case before his death in 1997
Outcome: The case remained open for more than 20 years, with significant evidence overlooked.

- Clare was stabbed multiple times, with some wounds measuring 15 centimeters deep.
- She had just turned sixteen and was exercising newfound freedom on the night of her murder.
- The investigation became one of the largest in Kent Police history, involving 40,000 documents.
- Clare's mother, Linda, waited 15 years for answers before passing away in 2008.
- The case was marked by a lack of physical evidence and a critical witness whose account changed significantly.

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In a chilling twist of fate, Clare Tiltman celebrated her sixteenth birthday just four days before her life was brutally cut short. Stabbed multiple times in an alleyway, her case remained unsolved for over two decades, leaving her family in anguish. What critical evidence was overlooked that allowed her killer to walk free for so long?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Clare Tiltman, a bright young girl whose life was tragically taken just as she was beginning to embrace her newfound independence. We explore the investigation that followed her murder, the emotional toll on her family, and the shocking details that emerged over the years. What lessons can we learn from this heart-wrenching case?

Date: January 18, 1993
Location: Greenive, Dartford
Victim: Clare Tiltman, age 16. Investigation: Over 2,500 statements taken, 1,500 witnesses interviewed. Detective: Owen Taylor, who dedicated years to the case before his death in 1997
Outcome: The case remained open for more than 20 years, with significant evidence overlooked.

- Clare was stabbed multiple times, with some wounds measuring 15 centimeters deep.
- She had just turned sixteen and was exercising newfound freedom on the night of her murder.
- The investigation became one of the largest in Kent Police history, involving 40,000 documents.
- Clare's mother, Linda, waited 15 years for answers before passing away in 2008.
- The case was marked by a lack of physical evidence and a critical witness whose account changed significantly.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

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In a shocking turn of events, the murder of assistant district attorney Mark Hasse reveals a chilling conspiracy rooted in personal vendetta. Just moments before he was gunned down, he uttered the haunting words, "I'm sorry," leaving investigators to unravel a web of betrayal and revenge. What dark secrets lie behind this calculated crime that rocked Kaufman County?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing details surrounding the assassination of Mark Hasse and the implications it had for the legal community in Texas. We explore the connections between Hasse's murder and the subsequent targeting of District Attorney Mike McLelland, as the investigation uncovers a chilling motive tied to a theft case. What drove someone from the law to commit such a heinous act?

Key Data:
Date: January 31, 2013
Location: Kaufman County, Texas
Person: Mark Hasse, Mike McLelland, Eric Williams
Topic: Murder, Conspiracy, Legal System

- Mark Hasse was shot five times just a block from the Kaufman County courthouse.
- The killer left no shell casings at the scene, indicating a high level of preparation.
- Eric Williams, a former police officer, was implicated due to a previous theft conviction involving three computer monitors worth approximately six hundred dollars.
- Only seven prosecutors had been killed in the U.S. between 1967 and 2004, highlighting the rarity of such violence.
- Mike McLelland publicly connected Hasse's murder to a case his office had prosecuted, revealing the depth of the conspiracy.

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In a shocking turn of events, the murder of assistant district attorney Mark Hasse reveals a chilling conspiracy rooted in personal vendetta. Just moments before he was gunned down, he uttered the haunting words, "I'm sorry," leaving investigators to unravel a web of betrayal and revenge. What dark secrets lie behind this calculated crime that rocked Kaufman County?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing details surrounding the assassination of Mark Hasse and the implications it had for the legal community in Texas. We explore the connections between Hasse's murder and the subsequent targeting of District Attorney Mike McLelland, as the investigation uncovers a chilling motive tied to a theft case. What drove someone from the law to commit such a heinous act?

Key Data:
Date: January 31, 2013
Location: Kaufman County, Texas
Person: Mark Hasse, Mike McLelland, Eric Williams
Topic: Murder, Conspiracy, Legal System

- Mark Hasse was shot five times just a block from the Kaufman County courthouse.
- The killer left no shell casings at the scene, indicating a high level of preparation.
- Eric Williams, a former police officer, was implicated due to a previous theft conviction involving three computer monitors worth approximately six hundred dollars.
- Only seven prosecutors had been killed in the U.S. between 1967 and 2004, highlighting the rarity of such violence.
- Mike McLelland publicly connected Hasse's murder to a case his office had prosecuted, revealing the depth of the conspiracy.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

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In a quiet suburb of Sydney, a respected nurse was brutally murdered on her own front porch, leaving a community in shock. Michelle Beats, known for her dedication and composure in the emergency department, had no known enemies-so why was she targeted? The chilling details of her death reveal a meticulously planned attack that raises unsettling questions about the motives behind it.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Michelle Beats, exploring the events leading up to her death and the investigation that followed. We analyze the implications of her professional decisions and uncover the dark connections that may have led to her being marked for death. What could have driven someone to orchestrate such a heinous act against a woman who dedicated her life to saving others?

Key Data:
Date: April 27, 2010.
Location: Chatswood, Sydney.
Person: Michelle Beats.
Topic: Contract killing, targeted violence.
Case: Murder investigation.

- Michelle Beats was murdered at approximately 6:30 PM on her front veranda.
- She had worked for 25 years in the emergency department at Royal Northshore Hospital.
- The investigation revealed that her decision to report medication theft led to the dismissal of a staff member.
- The murder was not treated as random; investigators noted the attack was premeditated.
- Michelle was expecting to have dinner with a childhood friend the night she was killed.

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In a quiet suburb of Sydney, a respected nurse was brutally murdered on her own front porch, leaving a community in shock. Michelle Beats, known for her dedication and composure in the emergency department, had no known enemies-so why was she targeted? The chilling details of her death reveal a meticulously planned attack that raises unsettling questions about the motives behind it.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Michelle Beats, exploring the events leading up to her death and the investigation that followed. We analyze the implications of her professional decisions and uncover the dark connections that may have led to her being marked for death. What could have driven someone to orchestrate such a heinous act against a woman who dedicated her life to saving others?

Key Data:
Date: April 27, 2010.
Location: Chatswood, Sydney.
Person: Michelle Beats.
Topic: Contract killing, targeted violence.
Case: Murder investigation.

- Michelle Beats was murdered at approximately 6:30 PM on her front veranda.
- She had worked for 25 years in the emergency department at Royal Northshore Hospital.
- The investigation revealed that her decision to report medication theft led to the dismissal of a staff member.
- The murder was not treated as random; investigators noted the attack was premeditated.
- Michelle was expecting to have dinner with a childhood friend the night she was killed.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling twist of fate, a simple text message sent at dawn becomes the last known communication from Dalene Carlson, a 23-year-old woman who vanished without a trace. Hours later, a man named Jason Gilly is seen on security footage, covered in dirt and acting suspiciously. What happened in the hours between her reassuring message and his frantic scrubbing?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Dalene Carlson, exploring the timeline of events leading up to her last known whereabouts. We analyze the conflicting accounts given by Jason Gilly, the man last seen with her, and how the evidence unraveled the truth behind her tragic fate. What secrets lie hidden in the shadows of that night?

Key Data:
Person: Dalene Carlson
Date: August 7, 2011
Location: Stockton, California
Event: Disappearance
Key Person: Jason Gilly
Key Person: Jacob Evangelisti

- Dalene sent her last text at 5 a.m., claiming she was fine and would head to Jacob soon.
- Jason Gilly was captured on security footage at a gas station at 11 a.m., covered in dirt.
- The timeline reveals a gap between Dalene's last communication and the last signal from her phone.
- Gilly's accounts of the night changed multiple times, raising suspicions among investigators.
- Dalene was last seen at Finnegan's Bar and Grill, where surveillance footage captured her interactions with Gilly.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a chilling twist of fate, a simple text message sent at dawn becomes the last known communication from Dalene Carlson, a 23-year-old woman who vanished without a trace. Hours later, a man named Jason Gilly is seen on security footage, covered in dirt and acting suspiciously. What happened in the hours between her reassuring message and his frantic scrubbing?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Dalene Carlson, exploring the timeline of events leading up to her last known whereabouts. We analyze the conflicting accounts given by Jason Gilly, the man last seen with her, and how the evidence unraveled the truth behind her tragic fate. What secrets lie hidden in the shadows of that night?

Key Data:
Person: Dalene Carlson
Date: August 7, 2011
Location: Stockton, California
Event: Disappearance
Key Person: Jason Gilly
Key Person: Jacob Evangelisti

- Dalene sent her last text at 5 a.m., claiming she was fine and would head to Jacob soon.
- Jason Gilly was captured on security footage at a gas station at 11 a.m., covered in dirt.
- The timeline reveals a gap between Dalene's last communication and the last signal from her phone.
- Gilly's accounts of the night changed multiple times, raising suspicions among investigators.
- Dalene was last seen at Finnegan's Bar and Grill, where surveillance footage captured her interactions with Gilly.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a seemingly safe summer picnic, a four-year-old girl named Nileen Marshall vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling mystery. Witnesses reported seeing a strange man in a purple jogging suit moments before she disappeared, but despite extensive searches involving thousands of volunteers, no evidence was ever found. What really happened to Nile, and why do letters from a man claiming responsibility remain unexplained?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting disappearance of Nileen Marshall, exploring the events leading up to her vanishing and the extensive search efforts that followed. We will examine the eerie details shared by witnesses and the unanswered questions that linger decades later. What secrets does this case hold?

Key Data:
Person: Nileen Marshall
Date: June 25, 1983
Location: Helena National Forest, Montana
Event: Disappearance during a picnic
Search Effort: Nearly 3,000 operations, 2,800 volunteers

- Nileen was four years old, barefoot, and wearing a yellow shirt when she disappeared.
- Witnesses described a man in a purple jogging suit near the area where she was last seen.
- Over 3,000 search operations were conducted, but no trace of Nileen was found.
- A trained search dog named Juke lost her scent abruptly, suggesting she did not wander off.
- Letters from a man claiming to know what happened to Nileen have never been conclusively explained.

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In a seemingly safe summer picnic, a four-year-old girl named Nileen Marshall vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling mystery. Witnesses reported seeing a strange man in a purple jogging suit moments before she disappeared, but despite extensive searches involving thousands of volunteers, no evidence was ever found. What really happened to Nile, and why do letters from a man claiming responsibility remain unexplained?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting disappearance of Nileen Marshall, exploring the events leading up to her vanishing and the extensive search efforts that followed. We will examine the eerie details shared by witnesses and the unanswered questions that linger decades later. What secrets does this case hold?

Key Data:
Person: Nileen Marshall
Date: June 25, 1983
Location: Helena National Forest, Montana
Event: Disappearance during a picnic
Search Effort: Nearly 3,000 operations, 2,800 volunteers

- Nileen was four years old, barefoot, and wearing a yellow shirt when she disappeared.
- Witnesses described a man in a purple jogging suit near the area where she was last seen.
- Over 3,000 search operations were conducted, but no trace of Nileen was found.
- A trained search dog named Juke lost her scent abruptly, suggesting she did not wander off.
- Letters from a man claiming to know what happened to Nileen have never been conclusively explained.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a chilling turn of events, McKenzie Cowell vanished just fifteen minutes after leaving her beauty school on February ninth, 2010. The last confirmed sighting of the seventeen-year-old was at the back door of the academy, and within hours, her car was discovered abandoned in the dark foothills of Washington. What happened in those crucial moments, and who was the mysterious figure that walked out just two minutes after her?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting disappearance of McKenzie Cowell, exploring the frantic search that ensued and the shocking revelations that emerged over the following months. We examine the investigation, the suspects, and the heartbreaking details of McKenzie’s life that make her story resonate. What secrets lie behind her tragic fate?

Date: February 9, 2010
Location: Wanachi, Washington
Victim: McKenzie Cowell, 17 years old. Investigation: Over 800 interviews conducted. Cause of death: Strangulation and stabbing. Key evidence: Duct tape and a knife found near her body. Suspects: Sam and Emanuel, linked through a witness named Liz, who later recanted her statement.

- McKenzie was last seen at approximately 5:15 PM after leaving beauty school.
- Her car was found 40 miles away, parked with the engine off and door unlocked.
- The investigation became one of the largest in Chelan County history.
- McKenzie’s body was discovered months later, with no forensic evidence linking a suspect.
- Liz's testimony redirected the investigation but was later withdrawn, leaving many questions unanswered.

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In a chilling turn of events, McKenzie Cowell vanished just fifteen minutes after leaving her beauty school on February ninth, 2010. The last confirmed sighting of the seventeen-year-old was at the back door of the academy, and within hours, her car was discovered abandoned in the dark foothills of Washington. What happened in those crucial moments, and who was the mysterious figure that walked out just two minutes after her?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting disappearance of McKenzie Cowell, exploring the frantic search that ensued and the shocking revelations that emerged over the following months. We examine the investigation, the suspects, and the heartbreaking details of McKenzie’s life that make her story resonate. What secrets lie behind her tragic fate?

Date: February 9, 2010
Location: Wanachi, Washington
Victim: McKenzie Cowell, 17 years old. Investigation: Over 800 interviews conducted. Cause of death: Strangulation and stabbing. Key evidence: Duct tape and a knife found near her body. Suspects: Sam and Emanuel, linked through a witness named Liz, who later recanted her statement.

- McKenzie was last seen at approximately 5:15 PM after leaving beauty school.
- Her car was found 40 miles away, parked with the engine off and door unlocked.
- The investigation became one of the largest in Chelan County history.
- McKenzie’s body was discovered months later, with no forensic evidence linking a suspect.
- Liz's testimony redirected the investigation but was later withdrawn, leaving many questions unanswered.

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At four in the morning, a kindergarten teacher rounded a corner she had turned hundreds of times when a dark SUV stopped in front of her and a door swung open. Within seconds she was gone. What she left on the pavement — a phone, a water bottle, and a pair of sandals no one recognized — became the thread that unraveled everything. Whose sandals were they?

In this episode, we analyze the abduction and murder of Eliza Fletcher in Memphis. We examine the four minutes the SUV sat motionless, the DNA on the stranger's sandals, the suspect's long violent history, and the rape kit that sat unprocessed for nine months. When the system already had the answer, why did it arrive three days too late?

Victim: Eliza Fletcher
Age: 34 years old
Date: September 2, 2022
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Perpetrator: Cleopa Abston
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; life without parole

- Eliza Fletcher, a 34-year-old kindergarten teacher, was abducted during her pre-dawn run near the University of Memphis on September 2, 2022.
- A pair of sandals left at the scene did not belong to her, and DNA from them matched Cleopa Abston within hours.
- Abston had a long violent history, including a prior kidnapping and the 2021 rape of Alicia Franklin, whose kit sat unprocessed for nine months.
- Eliza's body was found three days later behind an abandoned duplex; she had been shot in the head.
- Abston pleaded guilty and received life without parole plus eighty years, and the case spurred a Tennessee law tracking rape-kit processing.

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At four in the morning, a kindergarten teacher rounded a corner she had turned hundreds of times when a dark SUV stopped in front of her and a door swung open. Within seconds she was gone. What she left on the pavement — a phone, a water bottle, and a pair of sandals no one recognized — became the thread that unraveled everything. Whose sandals were they?

In this episode, we analyze the abduction and murder of Eliza Fletcher in Memphis. We examine the four minutes the SUV sat motionless, the DNA on the stranger's sandals, the suspect's long violent history, and the rape kit that sat unprocessed for nine months. When the system already had the answer, why did it arrive three days too late?

Victim: Eliza Fletcher
Age: 34 years old
Date: September 2, 2022
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Perpetrator: Cleopa Abston
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; life without parole

- Eliza Fletcher, a 34-year-old kindergarten teacher, was abducted during her pre-dawn run near the University of Memphis on September 2, 2022.
- A pair of sandals left at the scene did not belong to her, and DNA from them matched Cleopa Abston within hours.
- Abston had a long violent history, including a prior kidnapping and the 2021 rape of Alicia Franklin, whose kit sat unprocessed for nine months.
- Eliza's body was found three days later behind an abandoned duplex; she had been shot in the head.
- Abston pleaded guilty and received life without parole plus eighty years, and the case spurred a Tennessee law tracking rape-kit processing.

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A woman found a pair of running shoes by the side of an Arkansas road — with no runner attached to them. Sydney Sutherland had gone out for an afternoon run and never came back, and the man who knew exactly where she was spent the following days joining the search and hugging her mother. What compels someone to fold himself into the grief of a family he destroyed?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Sydney Sutherland in Jackson County, Arkansas. We examine the abandoned shoes, the neighbor who inserted himself into the search, the truck and phone data that exposed him, and the confession that followed. How does a man perform concern while holding the one answer everyone is searching for?

Victim: Sydney Sutherland
Age: 25 years old
Date: August 19, 2020
Location: Jackson County, Arkansas
Perpetrator: Quake Llewellyn
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; life without parole

- Sydney Sutherland, a 25-year-old nurse, went for an afternoon run in rural Arkansas on August 19, 2020, and never returned; her shoes were found by the road.
- Quake Llewellyn, a 28-year-old farmer, joined the search and embraced her mother while knowing where Sydney's body was.
- Evidence — blood on his truck's tailgate, matching phone location data, and CCTV of his damaged vehicle — tied him to the crime.
- He confessed to striking her with his truck, then raping her and burying her in a nearby field; the medical examiner found multiple blunt-force injuries.
- He pleaded guilty to capital murder and rape and was sentenced to life without parole, with the death penalty dropped at the family's request.

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A woman found a pair of running shoes by the side of an Arkansas road — with no runner attached to them. Sydney Sutherland had gone out for an afternoon run and never came back, and the man who knew exactly where she was spent the following days joining the search and hugging her mother. What compels someone to fold himself into the grief of a family he destroyed?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Sydney Sutherland in Jackson County, Arkansas. We examine the abandoned shoes, the neighbor who inserted himself into the search, the truck and phone data that exposed him, and the confession that followed. How does a man perform concern while holding the one answer everyone is searching for?

Victim: Sydney Sutherland
Age: 25 years old
Date: August 19, 2020
Location: Jackson County, Arkansas
Perpetrator: Quake Llewellyn
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; life without parole

- Sydney Sutherland, a 25-year-old nurse, went for an afternoon run in rural Arkansas on August 19, 2020, and never returned; her shoes were found by the road.
- Quake Llewellyn, a 28-year-old farmer, joined the search and embraced her mother while knowing where Sydney's body was.
- Evidence — blood on his truck's tailgate, matching phone location data, and CCTV of his damaged vehicle — tied him to the crime.
- He confessed to striking her with his truck, then raping her and burying her in a nearby field; the medical examiner found multiple blunt-force injuries.
- He pleaded guilty to capital murder and rape and was sentenced to life without parole, with the death penalty dropped at the family's request.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In the quiet of a Monday morning, a young woman disappears without a trace, leaving behind only her broken flip-flops in the mud. Brooke Wilberger, just nineteen years old, was cleaning light poles at her sister's apartment complex when she vanished, raising chilling questions about what happened in those moments. How could someone simply disappear from a place so familiar and close to home?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Brooke Wilberger, exploring the details surrounding her abduction and the frantic search that ensued. We analyze the evidence left behind, including her abandoned cleaning supplies and the dark green minivan spotted nearby. What really happened on that fateful day in Corvallis, Oregon?

Key Data:
Person: Brooke Wilberger
Date: May 24, 2004
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Event: Disappearance
Family: The Wilberger family, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Investigation: Abduction case, large-scale search operation

- Brooke was cleaning light poles at Oak Park Apartments when she disappeared.
- Her flip-flops were found nearby, with one strap broken and covered in mud.
- Brooke's phone, purse, and wallet were locked inside her car, indicating she did not leave voluntarily.
- Witnesses reported a dark green minivan seen in the area around the time of her disappearance.
- The search for Brooke became one of the largest in Oregon's history, involving hundreds of volunteers.

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In the quiet of a Monday morning, a young woman disappears without a trace, leaving behind only her broken flip-flops in the mud. Brooke Wilberger, just nineteen years old, was cleaning light poles at her sister's apartment complex when she vanished, raising chilling questions about what happened in those moments. How could someone simply disappear from a place so familiar and close to home?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Brooke Wilberger, exploring the details surrounding her abduction and the frantic search that ensued. We analyze the evidence left behind, including her abandoned cleaning supplies and the dark green minivan spotted nearby. What really happened on that fateful day in Corvallis, Oregon?

Key Data:
Person: Brooke Wilberger
Date: May 24, 2004
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Event: Disappearance
Family: The Wilberger family, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Investigation: Abduction case, large-scale search operation

- Brooke was cleaning light poles at Oak Park Apartments when she disappeared.
- Her flip-flops were found nearby, with one strap broken and covered in mud.
- Brooke's phone, purse, and wallet were locked inside her car, indicating she did not leave voluntarily.
- Witnesses reported a dark green minivan seen in the area around the time of her disappearance.
- The search for Brooke became one of the largest in Oregon's history, involving hundreds of volunteers.

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In a shocking turn of events, a fourteen-year-old girl vanished on her way to school, and for nearly ten hours, no one knew she was missing. The case of Aliana DeFreeze not only led to an arrest and a conviction but also revealed a disturbing chain of institutional failures that forced Ohio to change its laws. How could a school and a city fail a child so completely, and what does this say about the systems meant to protect our most vulnerable?

In this episode, we analyze the heartbreaking case of Aliana DeFreeze, exploring the critical moments leading up to her disappearance and the systemic failures that allowed it to happen. We delve into the lack of communication from the school, the community's desperate search, and the broader implications of this tragedy. What lessons can we learn from this devastating story?

Key Data:
Person: Aliana DeFreeze
Date: January 26, 2017
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Event: Disappearance and subsequent investigation
Theme: Institutional failure, community response

- Aliana left home at 6:30 AM for her bus stop, but never arrived at school.
- The school was aware of her absence since first period but did not notify her mother for nearly ten hours.
- A man in a white hoodie was seen on security cameras taking Aliana away from the bus stop.
- The search for Aliana involved family, neighbors, and law enforcement mobilizing across Cleveland.
- The case led to significant changes in Ohio's laws regarding student safety and communication protocols.

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In a shocking turn of events, a fourteen-year-old girl vanished on her way to school, and for nearly ten hours, no one knew she was missing. The case of Aliana DeFreeze not only led to an arrest and a conviction but also revealed a disturbing chain of institutional failures that forced Ohio to change its laws. How could a school and a city fail a child so completely, and what does this say about the systems meant to protect our most vulnerable?

In this episode, we analyze the heartbreaking case of Aliana DeFreeze, exploring the critical moments leading up to her disappearance and the systemic failures that allowed it to happen. We delve into the lack of communication from the school, the community's desperate search, and the broader implications of this tragedy. What lessons can we learn from this devastating story?

Key Data:
Person: Aliana DeFreeze
Date: January 26, 2017
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Event: Disappearance and subsequent investigation
Theme: Institutional failure, community response

- Aliana left home at 6:30 AM for her bus stop, but never arrived at school.
- The school was aware of her absence since first period but did not notify her mother for nearly ten hours.
- A man in a white hoodie was seen on security cameras taking Aliana away from the bus stop.
- The search for Aliana involved family, neighbors, and law enforcement mobilizing across Cleveland.
- The case led to significant changes in Ohio's laws regarding student safety and communication protocols.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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What happens when trust is shattered in the most horrifying way? On March 31, 2015, Deborah arrived at her mother's home in Niles, Ohio, only to discover a scene that would haunt her forever. Marie Belcastro, a 94-year-old woman known for her warmth and kindness, was found brutally murdered by a neighbor boy she had trusted. How could someone so close to her commit such an unimaginable act?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Marie Belcastro's tragic story. We explore her life, her relationships, and the shocking events that led to her death at the hands of a 15-year-old neighbor. As we piece together the timeline and uncover the disturbing background of the young perpetrator, we confront the unsettling questions that linger: What drove him to violence, and how could this have happened in a community built on trust?

Date: March 31, 2015
Location: Niles, Ohio
Person: Marie Belcastro, Jacob Larosa
Topic: Trust, Betrayal, Violence
Event: Murder of Marie Belcastro

- Marie Belcastro was 94 years old and lived alone in her home on Cherry Avenue.
- Jacob Larosa, the perpetrator, had just been released from a juvenile detention facility hours before the murder.
- Marie was found in a fetal position, having suffered severe head injuries from a blunt object.
- The murder scene included evidence of an attempted sexual assault.
- Detective Craig Aurelio described the crime scene as one of the worst he had encountered in his 24-year career.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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What happens when trust is shattered in the most horrifying way? On March 31, 2015, Deborah arrived at her mother's home in Niles, Ohio, only to discover a scene that would haunt her forever. Marie Belcastro, a 94-year-old woman known for her warmth and kindness, was found brutally murdered by a neighbor boy she had trusted. How could someone so close to her commit such an unimaginable act?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Marie Belcastro's tragic story. We explore her life, her relationships, and the shocking events that led to her death at the hands of a 15-year-old neighbor. As we piece together the timeline and uncover the disturbing background of the young perpetrator, we confront the unsettling questions that linger: What drove him to violence, and how could this have happened in a community built on trust?

Date: March 31, 2015
Location: Niles, Ohio
Person: Marie Belcastro, Jacob Larosa
Topic: Trust, Betrayal, Violence
Event: Murder of Marie Belcastro

- Marie Belcastro was 94 years old and lived alone in her home on Cherry Avenue.
- Jacob Larosa, the perpetrator, had just been released from a juvenile detention facility hours before the murder.
- Marie was found in a fetal position, having suffered severe head injuries from a blunt object.
- The murder scene included evidence of an attempted sexual assault.
- Detective Craig Aurelio described the crime scene as one of the worst he had encountered in his 24-year career.

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In the heart of Edinburgh, a woman disappeared without a trace just moments after being captured on CCTV. Suzanne Pilley was seen walking toward her office, but after that, she was never seen again. What happened in those final seconds, and why did no one hear or see anything?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Suzanne Pilley, a meticulous payroll administrator who vanished on May 11, 2010. We explore the chilling circumstances surrounding her last known moments and the investigation that followed, which hinged on circumstantial evidence against her former lover, David Gilroy. What secrets lay hidden in the shadows of this case?

Key Data:
Person: Suzanne Pilley
Date: May 11, 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Occupation: Payroll Administrator
Key Figure: David Gilroy

- Suzanne was last seen on CCTV at 7:59 AM, just seconds from her office door.
- She had never been late to work and had constant communication with her parents.
- David Gilroy, her supervisor, arrived at work late that day with visible scratches on his face.
- No CCTV footage captured Suzanne after she left the camera's view.
- The investigation revealed a complex relationship between Suzanne and Gilroy, who was married at the time.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In the heart of Edinburgh, a woman disappeared without a trace just moments after being captured on CCTV. Suzanne Pilley was seen walking toward her office, but after that, she was never seen again. What happened in those final seconds, and why did no one hear or see anything?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Suzanne Pilley, a meticulous payroll administrator who vanished on May 11, 2010. We explore the chilling circumstances surrounding her last known moments and the investigation that followed, which hinged on circumstantial evidence against her former lover, David Gilroy. What secrets lay hidden in the shadows of this case?

Key Data:
Person: Suzanne Pilley
Date: May 11, 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Occupation: Payroll Administrator
Key Figure: David Gilroy

- Suzanne was last seen on CCTV at 7:59 AM, just seconds from her office door.
- She had never been late to work and had constant communication with her parents.
- David Gilroy, her supervisor, arrived at work late that day with visible scratches on his face.
- No CCTV footage captured Suzanne after she left the camera's view.
- The investigation revealed a complex relationship between Suzanne and Gilroy, who was married at the time.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a quiet neighborhood, a grandfather stepped out for his nightly walk, only to become the victim of a senseless act of violence. William Canol, a man who had just overcome cancer, was shot and killed without any warning or motive. What led to this tragic event, and how did it take nearly eight years to find justice for a life so abruptly taken?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of William Canol, exploring the details surrounding his mysterious murder on June third, 2015. We discuss the circumstances of his life leading up to that fateful night, the random nature of the crime, and the ongoing search for answers. What does this case reveal about the unpredictability of violence in our communities?

Key Data:
Date: June 3, 2015
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Victim: William Canol
Weapon: 12-gauge shotgun
Incident: Two shootings within ten minutes, one fatal

- William Canol was 65 years old and had just completed chemotherapy.
- He was shot at close range while walking less than a mile from his home.
- The same weapon was used in two shootings that night, one of which left a survivor.
- William was described by friends and family as a protector and the glue of his family.
- Four other shootings from that summer remain unsolved to this day.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a quiet neighborhood, a grandfather stepped out for his nightly walk, only to become the victim of a senseless act of violence. William Canol, a man who had just overcome cancer, was shot and killed without any warning or motive. What led to this tragic event, and how did it take nearly eight years to find justice for a life so abruptly taken?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of William Canol, exploring the details surrounding his mysterious murder on June third, 2015. We discuss the circumstances of his life leading up to that fateful night, the random nature of the crime, and the ongoing search for answers. What does this case reveal about the unpredictability of violence in our communities?

Key Data:
Date: June 3, 2015
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Victim: William Canol
Weapon: 12-gauge shotgun
Incident: Two shootings within ten minutes, one fatal

- William Canol was 65 years old and had just completed chemotherapy.
- He was shot at close range while walking less than a mile from his home.
- The same weapon was used in two shootings that night, one of which left a survivor.
- William was described by friends and family as a protector and the glue of his family.
- Four other shootings from that summer remain unsolved to this day.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a split second, a mother’s trust turned into a nightmare when a stranger at Walmart promised her daughter a simple meal. Cherish Periwinkle, just eight years old, walked away with a man who had a dark past hidden behind a friendly facade. How did a mother’s desperate need for help lead to such a tragic outcome?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of Cherish Periwinkle, who vanished after her mother allowed her to go with a man claiming to take her for dinner. We delve into the events of that fateful night in Jacksonville, Florida, exploring the missed opportunities and systemic failures that allowed this tragedy to unfold. What could have been done differently to protect Cherish?

Key Data:
Date: June 21, 2013
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Person: Cherish Periwinkle
Person: Rain Periwinkle
Criminal: Donald James Smith
Topic: Child abduction

- Cherish was supposed to fly to California the next day to visit her father.
- Donald Smith was a registered sex offender with a history of offenses involving children.
- The McDonald's inside the Walmart had been closed for hours when Cherish left with Smith.
- Rain Periwinkle called 911 approximately 30 minutes after Cherish was taken.
- The Amber Alert was not issued until more than six hours after the abduction.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a split second, a mother’s trust turned into a nightmare when a stranger at Walmart promised her daughter a simple meal. Cherish Periwinkle, just eight years old, walked away with a man who had a dark past hidden behind a friendly facade. How did a mother’s desperate need for help lead to such a tragic outcome?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of Cherish Periwinkle, who vanished after her mother allowed her to go with a man claiming to take her for dinner. We delve into the events of that fateful night in Jacksonville, Florida, exploring the missed opportunities and systemic failures that allowed this tragedy to unfold. What could have been done differently to protect Cherish?

Key Data:
Date: June 21, 2013
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Person: Cherish Periwinkle
Person: Rain Periwinkle
Criminal: Donald James Smith
Topic: Child abduction

- Cherish was supposed to fly to California the next day to visit her father.
- Donald Smith was a registered sex offender with a history of offenses involving children.
- The McDonald's inside the Walmart had been closed for hours when Cherish left with Smith.
- Rain Periwinkle called 911 approximately 30 minutes after Cherish was taken.
- The Amber Alert was not issued until more than six hours after the abduction.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a case that chills to the bone, a woman received a text message with precise instructions that would lead to her disappearance. When her car was found abandoned, it became clear that the sender had orchestrated a sinister plan, detailing how the scene would unfold. Who was behind these messages, and what truly happened to Elaine O'Hara?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting story of Elaine O'Hara, a childcare assistant whose life took a dark turn after receiving a series of controlling messages. We explore the investigation that uncovered a hidden relationship and the shocking details that emerged, leaving us to ponder the chilling question: who sent the messages that led her to her fate?

Key Data:
Date: August 22, 2012
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Victim: Elaine O'Hara
Age: 36
Occupation: Childcare assistant
Key Evidence: Messages from a master phone detailing the planned outcome of her disappearance.

- Elaine O'Hara was last seen on August 22, 2012, after a visit with her father.
- Her car was found near Vartry Reservoir, with her iPhone inside.
- Investigators discovered items in her apartment suggesting a secret life, including a diary linked to an adult BDSM website.
- Human skeletal remains were found on August 21, 2013, in the Dublin Mountains.
- The investigation revealed a power-based relationship through messages exchanged between two unregistered phones.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a case that chills to the bone, a woman received a text message with precise instructions that would lead to her disappearance. When her car was found abandoned, it became clear that the sender had orchestrated a sinister plan, detailing how the scene would unfold. Who was behind these messages, and what truly happened to Elaine O'Hara?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting story of Elaine O'Hara, a childcare assistant whose life took a dark turn after receiving a series of controlling messages. We explore the investigation that uncovered a hidden relationship and the shocking details that emerged, leaving us to ponder the chilling question: who sent the messages that led her to her fate?

Key Data:
Date: August 22, 2012
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Victim: Elaine O'Hara
Age: 36
Occupation: Childcare assistant
Key Evidence: Messages from a master phone detailing the planned outcome of her disappearance.

- Elaine O'Hara was last seen on August 22, 2012, after a visit with her father.
- Her car was found near Vartry Reservoir, with her iPhone inside.
- Investigators discovered items in her apartment suggesting a secret life, including a diary linked to an adult BDSM website.
- Human skeletal remains were found on August 21, 2013, in the Dublin Mountains.
- The investigation revealed a power-based relationship through messages exchanged between two unregistered phones.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A young scholar missed her bus by seconds and ended up at a corner where a stranger in a black Saturn Astra was already circling the block. She hesitated, then got in. She was seven thousand miles from home, running late, and the driver said he was a police officer. How many warnings did the system receive before she ever reached that curb?

In this episode, we analyze the abduction and murder of Yingying Jang at the University of Illinois. We examine the circling car, the DNA in the killer's apartment, the girlfriend who secretly recorded his confession, and the violent thoughts he had disclosed to a counselor weeks earlier. When a man announces what he is capable of, who is responsible for what happens next?

Victim: Yingying Jang
Age: 26 years old
Date: June 9, 2017
Location: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Perpetrator: Brent Christensen
Outcome: Convicted in federal court

- Yingying Jang, a 26-year-old Chinese visiting scholar, missed her bus and accepted a ride in a black Saturn Astra in Urbana-Champaign on June 9, 2017.
- The driver, Brent Christensen, lured her in by posing as a police officer, and she was never seen again outside security footage.
- DNA in his apartment matched Yingying, and his girlfriend secretly recorded nine conversations in which he described killing her.
- Christensen had disclosed violent thoughts to a university counselor weeks earlier, and Yingying's body was never recovered.
- He was convicted in federal court; his claim of a "thirteenth victim" was never corroborated, and her family turned their grief into a memorial fund for international students.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young scholar missed her bus by seconds and ended up at a corner where a stranger in a black Saturn Astra was already circling the block. She hesitated, then got in. She was seven thousand miles from home, running late, and the driver said he was a police officer. How many warnings did the system receive before she ever reached that curb?

In this episode, we analyze the abduction and murder of Yingying Jang at the University of Illinois. We examine the circling car, the DNA in the killer's apartment, the girlfriend who secretly recorded his confession, and the violent thoughts he had disclosed to a counselor weeks earlier. When a man announces what he is capable of, who is responsible for what happens next?

Victim: Yingying Jang
Age: 26 years old
Date: June 9, 2017
Location: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Perpetrator: Brent Christensen
Outcome: Convicted in federal court

- Yingying Jang, a 26-year-old Chinese visiting scholar, missed her bus and accepted a ride in a black Saturn Astra in Urbana-Champaign on June 9, 2017.
- The driver, Brent Christensen, lured her in by posing as a police officer, and she was never seen again outside security footage.
- DNA in his apartment matched Yingying, and his girlfriend secretly recorded nine conversations in which he described killing her.
- Christensen had disclosed violent thoughts to a university counselor weeks earlier, and Yingying's body was never recovered.
- He was convicted in federal court; his claim of a "thirteenth victim" was never corroborated, and her family turned their grief into a memorial fund for international students.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early hours of June 22, 2018, a family camping trip turned into a nightmare when a gunman opened fire on a tent, leaving a father dead beside his two young daughters. As the chaos unfolded, a chilling 911 call captured the heart-wrenching cries of a child repeating one word: "Daddy." What led to this tragic event, and who failed to act before the shots were fired?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Tristan Thomas Boddet, a devoted father and accomplished scientist whose life was cut short in a seemingly safe environment. We explore the events leading up to the shooting, the aftermath, and the questions that linger about the safety of public spaces. What could have been done differently to prevent this tragedy?

Key Data:
Person: Tristan Thomas Boddet
Date: June 22, 2018
Location: Malibu Creek State Park, California
Age: 35
Occupation: Research Scientist
Event: Shooting incident during family camping trip

- Tristan Boddet was a class valedictorian and earned a doctorate in chemistry from UC Berkeley.
- He was camping with his two daughters, ages two and four, when he was shot.
- Multiple shots were fired into his tent at 4:44 AM.
- A nearby camper made a 911 call, whispering to avoid alerting the shooter.
- The shooter was later apprehended and sentenced to 119 years in prison.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717526Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:24:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaFather Sleeps in Tent as Gunman Fires at His Daughters In the early hours of June 22, 2018, a family camping trip turned into a nightmare when a gunman opened fire on a tent, leaving a father dead beside his two young daughters. As the chaos...
In the early hours of June 22, 2018, a family camping trip turned into a nightmare when a gunman opened fire on a tent, leaving a father dead beside his two young daughters. As the chaos unfolded, a chilling 911 call captured the heart-wrenching cries of a child repeating one word: "Daddy." What led to this tragic event, and who failed to act before the shots were fired?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Tristan Thomas Boddet, a devoted father and accomplished scientist whose life was cut short in a seemingly safe environment. We explore the events leading up to the shooting, the aftermath, and the questions that linger about the safety of public spaces. What could have been done differently to prevent this tragedy?

Key Data:
Person: Tristan Thomas Boddet
Date: June 22, 2018
Location: Malibu Creek State Park, California
Age: 35
Occupation: Research Scientist
Event: Shooting incident during family camping trip

- Tristan Boddet was a class valedictorian and earned a doctorate in chemistry from UC Berkeley.
- He was camping with his two daughters, ages two and four, when he was shot.
- Multiple shots were fired into his tent at 4:44 AM.
- A nearby camper made a 911 call, whispering to avoid alerting the shooter.
- The shooter was later apprehended and sentenced to 119 years in prison.

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In the quiet of a summer night, a five-year-old girl was tucked into bed, safe under her favorite blanket, only to vanish before dawn. The man who took her was a trusted family friend, someone who had shared meals and laughter with her parents. How could the person they considered safe become the greatest danger their child would ever face?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Elena Erdle, who was taken from her home in Watkins, Minnesota, in the early hours of August 20, 2016. We explore the chilling details of her disappearance, the trust placed in her abductor, and the harrowing aftermath that followed. What truly happened in those fateful hours?

Key Data:
Date: August 20, 2016
Location: Watkins, Minnesota
Person: Elena Erdle
Person: Zachary Todd Anderson
Event: Disappearance of Elena Erdle

- Elena Erdle was five years old when she was abducted from her home.
- The man who took her, Zachary Todd Anderson, was a trusted family friend.
- Elena was last seen tucked in with her favorite Elsa blanket from Frozen.
- Anderson had spent the previous evening drinking at a bar with Elena's father.
- An Amber Alert was issued shortly after her disappearance, leading to a swift investigation.

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In the quiet of a summer night, a five-year-old girl was tucked into bed, safe under her favorite blanket, only to vanish before dawn. The man who took her was a trusted family friend, someone who had shared meals and laughter with her parents. How could the person they considered safe become the greatest danger their child would ever face?

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Elena Erdle, who was taken from her home in Watkins, Minnesota, in the early hours of August 20, 2016. We explore the chilling details of her disappearance, the trust placed in her abductor, and the harrowing aftermath that followed. What truly happened in those fateful hours?

Key Data:
Date: August 20, 2016
Location: Watkins, Minnesota
Person: Elena Erdle
Person: Zachary Todd Anderson
Event: Disappearance of Elena Erdle

- Elena Erdle was five years old when she was abducted from her home.
- The man who took her, Zachary Todd Anderson, was a trusted family friend.
- Elena was last seen tucked in with her favorite Elsa blanket from Frozen.
- Anderson had spent the previous evening drinking at a bar with Elena's father.
- An Amber Alert was issued shortly after her disappearance, leading to a swift investigation.

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A 19-year-old fell asleep on a couch four feet from a glass door that was never locked — and someone already knew it. Her phone, shoes, and purse were left behind; she was gone. The man who took her had already attacked two other women near the same campus, yet he was free because the system had never taken his DNA. How does one procedural gap become a death sentence?

In this episode, we analyze the abduction and murder of Brianna Dennison in Reno and the failure that let her killer stay free. We examine the unlocked door, the DNA that matched earlier attacks but no name, the felony arrest that never triggered a sample, and the mother who turned her grief into law. When the tools to catch a predator exist but go unused, who is accountable?

Victim: Brianna Dennison
Age: 19 years old
Date: January 20, 2008
Location: Reno, Nevada
Perpetrator: James Michael Beer
Outcome: Convicted of murder; sentenced to death

- Brianna Dennison, 19, was taken from a couch beside an unlocked glass door while staying at a friend's house in Reno on January 20, 2008.
- She left behind her phone, shoes, and purse; she had been strangled inside the house, and her body was found 26 days later in a culvert.
- DNA from the scene matched two earlier attacks near the university campus but returned no name from any database.
- James Michael Beer had been arrested for felony domestic violence, which did not require a DNA sample under Nevada law at the time, so he was never in the system.
- Investigators identified him through his young son's DNA; he was convicted and sentenced to death, and the case led to "Brianna's Law" requiring DNA on all felony arrests.

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A 19-year-old fell asleep on a couch four feet from a glass door that was never locked — and someone already knew it. Her phone, shoes, and purse were left behind; she was gone. The man who took her had already attacked two other women near the same campus, yet he was free because the system had never taken his DNA. How does one procedural gap become a death sentence?

In this episode, we analyze the abduction and murder of Brianna Dennison in Reno and the failure that let her killer stay free. We examine the unlocked door, the DNA that matched earlier attacks but no name, the felony arrest that never triggered a sample, and the mother who turned her grief into law. When the tools to catch a predator exist but go unused, who is accountable?

Victim: Brianna Dennison
Age: 19 years old
Date: January 20, 2008
Location: Reno, Nevada
Perpetrator: James Michael Beer
Outcome: Convicted of murder; sentenced to death

- Brianna Dennison, 19, was taken from a couch beside an unlocked glass door while staying at a friend's house in Reno on January 20, 2008.
- She left behind her phone, shoes, and purse; she had been strangled inside the house, and her body was found 26 days later in a culvert.
- DNA from the scene matched two earlier attacks near the university campus but returned no name from any database.
- James Michael Beer had been arrested for felony domestic violence, which did not require a DNA sample under Nevada law at the time, so he was never in the system.
- Investigators identified him through his young son's DNA; he was convicted and sentenced to death, and the case led to "Brianna's Law" requiring DNA on all felony arrests.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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What would you do if you were trapped in your own home, held captive by an unknown assailant? On May 13, 2015, a seemingly ordinary pizza delivery turned into a nightmare for the Sopouloolis family. As they faced nineteen hours of terror, one question lingered: what really happened that night on Woodland Drive?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing events surrounding the Sopouloolis family's captivity and the tragic aftermath that followed. We explore the lives of Savas, Amy, and their son Philillip, uncovering the details that led to that fateful night. What secrets remain hidden in the shadows of this chilling case?

Date: May 13, 2015
Person: Amy Sopouloolis, Savas Sopouloolis, Philillip Sopouloolis, Vera Figueroa
Location: Woodland Drive, Washington, DC
Event: Captivity and fire incident.

- The Sopouloolis family was held captive for nineteen hours before a fire broke out in their home.
- Amy Sopouloolis placed a Domino's pizza order just before the situation escalated.
- Philillip, their ten-year-old son, was home recovering from a concussion, which kept him from school.
- Vera Figueroa, the housekeeper, was also taken hostage during the incident.
- A $25,000 reward remains unclaimed, as questions about the case linger a decade later.

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What would you do if you were trapped in your own home, held captive by an unknown assailant? On May 13, 2015, a seemingly ordinary pizza delivery turned into a nightmare for the Sopouloolis family. As they faced nineteen hours of terror, one question lingered: what really happened that night on Woodland Drive?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing events surrounding the Sopouloolis family's captivity and the tragic aftermath that followed. We explore the lives of Savas, Amy, and their son Philillip, uncovering the details that led to that fateful night. What secrets remain hidden in the shadows of this chilling case?

Date: May 13, 2015
Person: Amy Sopouloolis, Savas Sopouloolis, Philillip Sopouloolis, Vera Figueroa
Location: Woodland Drive, Washington, DC
Event: Captivity and fire incident.

- The Sopouloolis family was held captive for nineteen hours before a fire broke out in their home.
- Amy Sopouloolis placed a Domino's pizza order just before the situation escalated.
- Philillip, their ten-year-old son, was home recovering from a concussion, which kept him from school.
- Vera Figueroa, the housekeeper, was also taken hostage during the incident.
- A $25,000 reward remains unclaimed, as questions about the case linger a decade later.

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In a shocking turn of events, a mother’s plea for help leads to a gruesome discovery. Just days after reporting her son missing, police uncover a human head on a rural road, revealing a dark and twisted tale of mental illness, family struggles, and a tragic end. What really happened to Ramsay Scrievo on that fateful night?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Ramsay Scrievo, a man battling severe mental health issues and the aftermath of his father's death. We explore the events leading up to his disappearance, the complexities of his relationship with his mother, and the chilling details that emerged during the investigation. How did a routine search for a missing person turn into a nightmare?

Key Data:
Date: January 30, 2014
Location: Sinclair Shores, Michigan
Person: Ramsay Scrievo
Topic: Mental illness, disappearance, homicide investigation
Event: Discovery of human remains

- Ramsay Scrievo was reported missing by his mother, Donna, on January 27, 2014, after he left to buy cigarettes.
- Just three days later, a human head was found on a rural road, identified as Ramsay's.
- Ramsay had a history of mental illness, including psychosis, depression, and paranoia.
- He was living under his mother's guardianship and had no stable employment at the time of his disappearance.
- Investigators found a power saw, clothing, and a prescription bottle with one pill left, linked to Donna.

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In a shocking turn of events, a mother’s plea for help leads to a gruesome discovery. Just days after reporting her son missing, police uncover a human head on a rural road, revealing a dark and twisted tale of mental illness, family struggles, and a tragic end. What really happened to Ramsay Scrievo on that fateful night?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Ramsay Scrievo, a man battling severe mental health issues and the aftermath of his father's death. We explore the events leading up to his disappearance, the complexities of his relationship with his mother, and the chilling details that emerged during the investigation. How did a routine search for a missing person turn into a nightmare?

Key Data:
Date: January 30, 2014
Location: Sinclair Shores, Michigan
Person: Ramsay Scrievo
Topic: Mental illness, disappearance, homicide investigation
Event: Discovery of human remains

- Ramsay Scrievo was reported missing by his mother, Donna, on January 27, 2014, after he left to buy cigarettes.
- Just three days later, a human head was found on a rural road, identified as Ramsay's.
- Ramsay had a history of mental illness, including psychosis, depression, and paranoia.
- He was living under his mother's guardianship and had no stable employment at the time of his disappearance.
- Investigators found a power saw, clothing, and a prescription bottle with one pill left, linked to Donna.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a quiet apartment in Orange, California, a missing pillowcase becomes the first unsettling clue in the mysterious disappearance of Marabel Ramos. Everything else in her home was in place, yet the absence of this ordinary item hints at a darker reality. What happened in those hours before she was reported missing, and how could a seemingly normal life unravel so quickly?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Marabel Ramos, an Army veteran whose life was cut short just weeks before graduation. We explore her relationships, her struggles, and the chilling moments leading up to her disappearance. What secrets lie behind the closed doors of her apartment, and what does her story reveal about the people she trusted?

Key Data:
Person: Marabel Ramos
Date: May 2, 2013
Location: Orange, California
Age: 36
Occupation: Army veteran, student
Key Event: Disappearance

- Marabel was weeks away from graduating college and had plans to work for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- She had a roommate, Quang Chol Joy, who reported her missing just hours after she vanished.
- Marabel had previously called 911 expressing discomfort with her roommate and fear for her safety.
- Her dog was found in the apartment, and there were no signs of struggle or forced entry.
- The investigation revealed a series of unusual circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a quiet apartment in Orange, California, a missing pillowcase becomes the first unsettling clue in the mysterious disappearance of Marabel Ramos. Everything else in her home was in place, yet the absence of this ordinary item hints at a darker reality. What happened in those hours before she was reported missing, and how could a seemingly normal life unravel so quickly?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Marabel Ramos, an Army veteran whose life was cut short just weeks before graduation. We explore her relationships, her struggles, and the chilling moments leading up to her disappearance. What secrets lie behind the closed doors of her apartment, and what does her story reveal about the people she trusted?

Key Data:
Person: Marabel Ramos
Date: May 2, 2013
Location: Orange, California
Age: 36
Occupation: Army veteran, student
Key Event: Disappearance

- Marabel was weeks away from graduating college and had plans to work for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- She had a roommate, Quang Chol Joy, who reported her missing just hours after she vanished.
- Marabel had previously called 911 expressing discomfort with her roommate and fear for her safety.
- Her dog was found in the apartment, and there were no signs of struggle or forced entry.
- The investigation revealed a series of unusual circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Just three days after a court order promised her safety, Cara Kapetsky vanished without a trace. At seventeen, she had done everything right, yet the system that was supposed to protect her failed. How could a girl who followed every rule simply disappear, leaving behind a haunting silence and countless questions?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Cara Kapetsky, a teenager from Belton, Missouri, who went missing in 2007 after a protective order was issued against her ex-boyfriend. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the investigations that followed, and the heartbreaking impact on her family. What secrets lie within the timeline of that fateful day?

Person: Cara Kapetsky
Date: May 4, 2007
Location: Belton, Missouri
Status: Missouri
Person: Kyler Youse
Event: Disappearance
Topic: Protective Order
Concept: System Failure.

- Cara Kapetsky was last seen leaving Belton High School on May 4, 2007.
- A protective order against Kyler Youse was served just three days prior to her disappearance.
- Cara's last phone activity was a call to Kyler at 9:13 AM, followed by a missed call from him at 9:20 AM.
- Over 400 tips were received in her case, but none led to her whereabouts.
- The same day Cara disappeared, a tornado struck Greensburg, Kansas, diverting media attention.

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Just three days after a court order promised her safety, Cara Kapetsky vanished without a trace. At seventeen, she had done everything right, yet the system that was supposed to protect her failed. How could a girl who followed every rule simply disappear, leaving behind a haunting silence and countless questions?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Cara Kapetsky, a teenager from Belton, Missouri, who went missing in 2007 after a protective order was issued against her ex-boyfriend. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the investigations that followed, and the heartbreaking impact on her family. What secrets lie within the timeline of that fateful day?

Person: Cara Kapetsky
Date: May 4, 2007
Location: Belton, Missouri
Status: Missouri
Person: Kyler Youse
Event: Disappearance
Topic: Protective Order
Concept: System Failure.

- Cara Kapetsky was last seen leaving Belton High School on May 4, 2007.
- A protective order against Kyler Youse was served just three days prior to her disappearance.
- Cara's last phone activity was a call to Kyler at 9:13 AM, followed by a missed call from him at 9:20 AM.
- Over 400 tips were received in her case, but none led to her whereabouts.
- The same day Cara disappeared, a tornado struck Greensburg, Kansas, diverting media attention.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a shocking twist of fate, Lisa Thompson was discovered slumped against her own door, stabbed eleven times, with no signs of forced entry. How could someone she knew gain access to her home and commit such a brutal act? The chilling details of her life and death reveal a complex web of relationships and hidden struggles that will leave you questioning everything.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Lisa Thompson, a beloved community member found murdered in her own home. We explore the circumstances surrounding her death, the investigation that followed, and the unsettling revelations about her life leading up to that fateful day. Who could have done this, and what secrets lay behind her closed door?

Key Data:
Date: May 10, 2022
Location: Sandy Hill Gardens, Ballymun, North Dublin
Victim: Lisa Thompson
Cause of Death: Multiple stab wounds, strangulation
Investigation Focus: No signs of forced entry, missing knives, prescription tablets found

- Lisa Thompson was found stabbed eleven times, six wounds penetrating her heart.
- The back door showed no signs of forced entry, indicating the killer was known to her.
- Investigators discovered missing knives from her kitchen and a significant stash of prescription tablets valued at approximately fifty thousand euros.
- A neighbor reported hearing loud banging sounds around 2 AM the night before her body was found.
- CCTV footage captured a male figure with distinctive tattoos near her home during the investigation window.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a shocking twist of fate, Lisa Thompson was discovered slumped against her own door, stabbed eleven times, with no signs of forced entry. How could someone she knew gain access to her home and commit such a brutal act? The chilling details of her life and death reveal a complex web of relationships and hidden struggles that will leave you questioning everything.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Lisa Thompson, a beloved community member found murdered in her own home. We explore the circumstances surrounding her death, the investigation that followed, and the unsettling revelations about her life leading up to that fateful day. Who could have done this, and what secrets lay behind her closed door?

Key Data:
Date: May 10, 2022
Location: Sandy Hill Gardens, Ballymun, North Dublin
Victim: Lisa Thompson
Cause of Death: Multiple stab wounds, strangulation
Investigation Focus: No signs of forced entry, missing knives, prescription tablets found

- Lisa Thompson was found stabbed eleven times, six wounds penetrating her heart.
- The back door showed no signs of forced entry, indicating the killer was known to her.
- Investigators discovered missing knives from her kitchen and a significant stash of prescription tablets valued at approximately fifty thousand euros.
- A neighbor reported hearing loud banging sounds around 2 AM the night before her body was found.
- CCTV footage captured a male figure with distinctive tattoos near her home during the investigation window.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a shocking twist of fate, Amy Allwine learned that a contract had been placed on her life while standing in her own home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Federal agents revealed that a stranger on the dark web had been paid to kill her, but what they didn't know was that the man who hired the killer was right beside her. How could someone so close orchestrate such a chilling betrayal?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Amy Allwine, a woman who lived in fear after being warned of a deadly threat against her. We explore the double life of her husband, Steven, who appeared to be the perfect partner while secretly plotting her demise. What drove him to such a calculated act of cruelty?

Key Data:
Person: Amy Allwine
Person: Steven Allwine
Location: Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Event: FBI warning of a hit contract
Date: May 2016
Platform: Basa Mafia

- Amy Allwine was a deacon and dog trainer, described as gentle and kind by those who knew her.
- Steven Allwine was an IT specialist and elder in their church, counseling couples while concealing his dark intentions.
- The FBI informed Amy of a credible threat against her life, linked to a dark web site.
- The contract on Amy's life was associated with the username "Dog Day God," which was traced back to Steven.
- A photograph of Amy was sent to the hitman site just seconds after being downloaded from their family computer.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a shocking twist of fate, Amy Allwine learned that a contract had been placed on her life while standing in her own home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Federal agents revealed that a stranger on the dark web had been paid to kill her, but what they didn't know was that the man who hired the killer was right beside her. How could someone so close orchestrate such a chilling betrayal?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Amy Allwine, a woman who lived in fear after being warned of a deadly threat against her. We explore the double life of her husband, Steven, who appeared to be the perfect partner while secretly plotting her demise. What drove him to such a calculated act of cruelty?

Key Data:
Person: Amy Allwine
Person: Steven Allwine
Location: Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Event: FBI warning of a hit contract
Date: May 2016
Platform: Basa Mafia

- Amy Allwine was a deacon and dog trainer, described as gentle and kind by those who knew her.
- Steven Allwine was an IT specialist and elder in their church, counseling couples while concealing his dark intentions.
- The FBI informed Amy of a credible threat against her life, linked to a dark web site.
- The contract on Amy's life was associated with the username "Dog Day God," which was traced back to Steven.
- A photograph of Amy was sent to the hitman site just seconds after being downloaded from their family computer.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In a quiet neighborhood, a vibrant eight-year-old girl vanished without a trace, leaving her family and community in despair. Maddie Clifton was last seen playing outside her home, but when dinner time came, only her sister returned. What dark secrets lay hidden in the house across the street, and how did a seemingly ordinary boy become the key to unraveling this tragic mystery?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling disappearance of Maddie Clifton, exploring the frantic search that ensued and the shocking revelations about her neighbor, Joshua Phillips. As the investigation unfolded, the neighborhood's facade of safety began to crack. What really happened on that fateful evening?

Key Data:
Date: November 3, 1998
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Victim: Maddie Clifton (Meline Ray Clifton)
Age: 8 years old
Suspect: Joshua Phillips (14 years old)

- Maddie was last seen chipping golf balls in front of her house at 5 PM.
- Her mother reported her missing when she did not return for dinner at 6:30 PM.
- The search for Maddie involved neighbors and local authorities, with flyers distributed across Jacksonville's Southside.
- Initial police assumptions did not consider abduction, focusing instead on the possibility of Maddie wandering off.
- Joshua Phillips, who played with Maddie regularly, was part of the search efforts and later became a key figure in the investigation.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In a quiet neighborhood, a vibrant eight-year-old girl vanished without a trace, leaving her family and community in despair. Maddie Clifton was last seen playing outside her home, but when dinner time came, only her sister returned. What dark secrets lay hidden in the house across the street, and how did a seemingly ordinary boy become the key to unraveling this tragic mystery?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling disappearance of Maddie Clifton, exploring the frantic search that ensued and the shocking revelations about her neighbor, Joshua Phillips. As the investigation unfolded, the neighborhood's facade of safety began to crack. What really happened on that fateful evening?

Key Data:
Date: November 3, 1998
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Victim: Maddie Clifton (Meline Ray Clifton)
Age: 8 years old
Suspect: Joshua Phillips (14 years old)

- Maddie was last seen chipping golf balls in front of her house at 5 PM.
- Her mother reported her missing when she did not return for dinner at 6:30 PM.
- The search for Maddie involved neighbors and local authorities, with flyers distributed across Jacksonville's Southside.
- Initial police assumptions did not consider abduction, focusing instead on the possibility of Maddie wandering off.
- Joshua Phillips, who played with Maddie regularly, was part of the search efforts and later became a key figure in the investigation.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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At 1:30 AM, a young woman dressed as Poison Ivy smiled for a photo, holding a bottle labeled "Poison." Moments later, her best friend stepped away to retrieve a phone, and when she returned, Chelsea Brooke was gone from a party with hundreds of people. How could someone disappear so completely from a crowded event, leaving no trace?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Chelsea Brooke from a Halloween party in rural Michigan. We analyze the extensive investigation that followed, involving over fifty law enforcement agencies, a thousand tips, and eight hundred interviews, and how a stolen backpack and a new Michigan law eventually changed everything in this exhaustive missing persons case.

Date: October 26, 2014
Location: Frenchtown Township, Michigan
Victim: Chelsea Brooke
Age: 22 years old
Investigation Scope: Over 50 law enforcement agencies, 1000+ tips, 800 interviews, 30+ search warrants

- Chelsea Brooke was last seen at 1:30 AM at a Halloween party in Frenchtown Township, Michigan.
- She was dressed as Poison Ivy, wearing a purple wig, and holding a bottle labeled "Poison."
- Her best friend left for "a few minutes" to get Chelsea's phone from a parked car.
- The party had hundreds of people, live bands, and a bonfire still burning when Chelsea disappeared.
- The search for Chelsea involved over 50 law enforcement agencies, 1000 tips, and 800 interviews.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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At 1:30 AM, a young woman dressed as Poison Ivy smiled for a photo, holding a bottle labeled "Poison." Moments later, her best friend stepped away to retrieve a phone, and when she returned, Chelsea Brooke was gone from a party with hundreds of people. How could someone disappear so completely from a crowded event, leaving no trace?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Chelsea Brooke from a Halloween party in rural Michigan. We analyze the extensive investigation that followed, involving over fifty law enforcement agencies, a thousand tips, and eight hundred interviews, and how a stolen backpack and a new Michigan law eventually changed everything in this exhaustive missing persons case.

Date: October 26, 2014
Location: Frenchtown Township, Michigan
Victim: Chelsea Brooke
Age: 22 years old
Investigation Scope: Over 50 law enforcement agencies, 1000+ tips, 800 interviews, 30+ search warrants

- Chelsea Brooke was last seen at 1:30 AM at a Halloween party in Frenchtown Township, Michigan.
- She was dressed as Poison Ivy, wearing a purple wig, and holding a bottle labeled "Poison."
- Her best friend left for "a few minutes" to get Chelsea's phone from a parked car.
- The party had hundreds of people, live bands, and a bonfire still burning when Chelsea disappeared.
- The search for Chelsea involved over 50 law enforcement agencies, 1000 tips, and 800 interviews.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A tourist discovered a young woman's naked body, floating face-down with nearly forty stab wounds, in a blowhole at Snapper Point. The victim, Michelle Leng, was found at the exact location she had previously photographed for Instagram, 100 kilometers from her Sydney home. How could a young woman be killed, transported, and disposed of without her housemates reporting her missing for four days?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling discovery of Michelle Leng's body and the baffling silence from those closest to her. We reconstruct her final hours using surveillance footage and phone data, revealing a precise timeline of her movements. What happened inside her home in the hours after she stepped off the train, and who was waiting for her?

Case: Michelle Leng
Date: April 24, 2016
Location: Snapper Point, New South Wales Central Coast, Australia
Victim: Michelle Leng (Mengmeng Leng)
Age: 25 years old

- On Sunday, April 24, 2016, a tourist found Michelle Leng's body at Snapper Point.
- Paramedics counted close to forty stab wounds on her body, with the fatal wound to her throat.
- Michelle Leng was born in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, and came to Australia in 2011 as an international student.
- She was last seen on Thursday, April 21, 2016, boarding a train at St James Station around 3:50 PM.
- Michelle's phone showed communication with friends until Thursday evening, then all contact stopped.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A tourist discovered a young woman's naked body, floating face-down with nearly forty stab wounds, in a blowhole at Snapper Point. The victim, Michelle Leng, was found at the exact location she had previously photographed for Instagram, 100 kilometers from her Sydney home. How could a young woman be killed, transported, and disposed of without her housemates reporting her missing for four days?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling discovery of Michelle Leng's body and the baffling silence from those closest to her. We reconstruct her final hours using surveillance footage and phone data, revealing a precise timeline of her movements. What happened inside her home in the hours after she stepped off the train, and who was waiting for her?

Case: Michelle Leng
Date: April 24, 2016
Location: Snapper Point, New South Wales Central Coast, Australia
Victim: Michelle Leng (Mengmeng Leng)
Age: 25 years old

- On Sunday, April 24, 2016, a tourist found Michelle Leng's body at Snapper Point.
- Paramedics counted close to forty stab wounds on her body, with the fatal wound to her throat.
- Michelle Leng was born in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, and came to Australia in 2011 as an international student.
- She was last seen on Thursday, April 21, 2016, boarding a train at St James Station around 3:50 PM.
- Michelle's phone showed communication with friends until Thursday evening, then all contact stopped.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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For ten days, text messages from a missing 19-year-old girl's phone told her family she was fine and traveling north. But the messages didn't sound like her, and within a year, investigators proved Jenny Nickel hadn't written them at all. What really happened to Jenny?

In this episode, we analyze the methodical, years-long effort to hold a man accountable for Jenny Nickel's disappearance from a small English market town, even without the one piece of evidence most murder trials depend on entirely. How did investigators prove a murder without a body?

Case: Jenny Nickel Disappearance
Date: June 30, 2005
Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
Investigator: Detective Inspector Pete Martin
Missing Person: Jenny Nickel

- Jenny Nickel, 19, disappeared from Richmond, North Yorkshire, on June 30, 2005.
- Text messages from her phone claimed she was traveling north and needed space, but her family found the wording suspicious.
- Jenny's body has never been found, yet a man was held accountable for her disappearance.
- Investigators uncovered hidden campsites and a trail of text messages sent from cities far to the north.
- Evidence later emerged that Jenny had been in contact for years with David Hodgson, a married man in his forties, since she was fourteen.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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For ten days, text messages from a missing 19-year-old girl's phone told her family she was fine and traveling north. But the messages didn't sound like her, and within a year, investigators proved Jenny Nickel hadn't written them at all. What really happened to Jenny?

In this episode, we analyze the methodical, years-long effort to hold a man accountable for Jenny Nickel's disappearance from a small English market town, even without the one piece of evidence most murder trials depend on entirely. How did investigators prove a murder without a body?

Case: Jenny Nickel Disappearance
Date: June 30, 2005
Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
Investigator: Detective Inspector Pete Martin
Missing Person: Jenny Nickel

- Jenny Nickel, 19, disappeared from Richmond, North Yorkshire, on June 30, 2005.
- Text messages from her phone claimed she was traveling north and needed space, but her family found the wording suspicious.
- Jenny's body has never been found, yet a man was held accountable for her disappearance.
- Investigators uncovered hidden campsites and a trail of text messages sent from cities far to the north.
- Evidence later emerged that Jenny had been in contact for years with David Hodgson, a married man in his forties, since she was fourteen.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On April 10, 1995, a farmhouse alarm screamed into the Buckinghamshire countryside, yet no one came to Janet Brown's aid, even as a neighbor heard it ring for over twenty minutes. Inside, Janet was already dead, and the killer, armed with handcuffs and tape, stayed for over an hour while the alarm blared. What chilling details did forensic teams uncover two decades later that should have solved this baffling case?

In this episode, we delve into the unsolved murder of Janet Brown, a research nurse and neighborhood watch organizer who took every precaution for safety, yet was found dead in her remote farmhouse. We examine the timeline of events, the killer's unsettling preparation, and the crucial DNA evidence that has yet to identify a suspect. How could a woman so dedicated to safety become the victim of such a brutal and meticulously planned crime?

Case: Janet Brown Murder
Date: April 10, 1995
Location: Radnage, Buckinghamshire, England
Victim: Janet Brown, 51 years old
Status: Unsolved

- A neighbor heard the farmhouse alarm sounding at approximately 10:10 PM and again at 10:30 PM.
- The killer was prepared with handcuffs and adhesive tape.
- The killer remained at the scene for over an hour while an alarm was active.
- A male DNA profile was recovered from the scene twenty years later, matching no one in a database of over six million people.
- Over a thousand men have been tested and cleared in connection with the DNA evidence.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On April 10, 1995, a farmhouse alarm screamed into the Buckinghamshire countryside, yet no one came to Janet Brown's aid, even as a neighbor heard it ring for over twenty minutes. Inside, Janet was already dead, and the killer, armed with handcuffs and tape, stayed for over an hour while the alarm blared. What chilling details did forensic teams uncover two decades later that should have solved this baffling case?

In this episode, we delve into the unsolved murder of Janet Brown, a research nurse and neighborhood watch organizer who took every precaution for safety, yet was found dead in her remote farmhouse. We examine the timeline of events, the killer's unsettling preparation, and the crucial DNA evidence that has yet to identify a suspect. How could a woman so dedicated to safety become the victim of such a brutal and meticulously planned crime?

Case: Janet Brown Murder
Date: April 10, 1995
Location: Radnage, Buckinghamshire, England
Victim: Janet Brown, 51 years old
Status: Unsolved

- A neighbor heard the farmhouse alarm sounding at approximately 10:10 PM and again at 10:30 PM.
- The killer was prepared with handcuffs and adhesive tape.
- The killer remained at the scene for over an hour while an alarm was active.
- A male DNA profile was recovered from the scene twenty years later, matching no one in a database of over six million people.
- Over a thousand men have been tested and cleared in connection with the DNA evidence.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A park ranger discovers a decapitated body in Yosemite National Park, only to find the killer was already among them, offering assistance and unlocking doors for investigators. How could a murderer earn enough trust to help search for himself?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Joey Armstrong in Yosemite National Park and the unsettling connection to a decades-old disappearance. We explore how a killer's past could lead to such a brazen act, and the chilling details that link these two seemingly unrelated events.

Case: Joey Armstrong murder
Location: Yosemite National Park, Foresta, California
Date: July 22, 1999
Victim: Joey Armstrong, 26 years old
Medical Director: Dr. Desmond Kidd

- Joey Armstrong was a naturalist living in a park-service cabin in Foresta.
- Her white pickup truck was packed for a trip, but she never returned for it.
- Investigators found tire tracks not matching her vehicle, broken eyeglasses, and a red mechanic's cap at the scene.
- Steven Stayner, 7 years old, was abducted in Merced, California, on December 4, 1972, by Kenneth Parnell.
- Cary Stayner, Steven's older brother, was 11 years old when Steven disappeared.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A park ranger discovers a decapitated body in Yosemite National Park, only to find the killer was already among them, offering assistance and unlocking doors for investigators. How could a murderer earn enough trust to help search for himself?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Joey Armstrong in Yosemite National Park and the unsettling connection to a decades-old disappearance. We explore how a killer's past could lead to such a brazen act, and the chilling details that link these two seemingly unrelated events.

Case: Joey Armstrong murder
Location: Yosemite National Park, Foresta, California
Date: July 22, 1999
Victim: Joey Armstrong, 26 years old
Medical Director: Dr. Desmond Kidd

- Joey Armstrong was a naturalist living in a park-service cabin in Foresta.
- Her white pickup truck was packed for a trip, but she never returned for it.
- Investigators found tire tracks not matching her vehicle, broken eyeglasses, and a red mechanic's cap at the scene.
- Steven Stayner, 7 years old, was abducted in Merced, California, on December 4, 1972, by Kenneth Parnell.
- Cary Stayner, Steven's older brother, was 11 years old when Steven disappeared.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A single sandal in the dirt outside a back window was the only clue to what happened to Katie Sepich, who vanished between a party and her front door. Her body was found miles away, revealing a brutal crime and a justice system loophole that allowed her killer to walk free for years. How could a killer's DNA be in a national database without a name attached?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance and murder of Katie Sepich, a case that exposed a critical flaw in the justice system. We explore how her death led to a change in criminal law across the United States, and the agonizing wait for justice while her killer remained at large.

Case: Katie Sepich
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Date: Labor Day weekend, 2003
Victim: Catherine Jean "Katie" Sepich, 22 years old
Key Evidence: DNA under victim's fingernails

- Katie Sepich was reported missing by her roommate after her car, phone, and keys were found at her apartment.
- Her body was discovered near an old landfill east of Las Cruces, showing signs of sexual assault and burns.
- DNA recovered from under Katie's fingernails was uploaded to CODIS, the national DNA database, but yielded no match.
- Katie's boyfriend, Joe, initially declined to provide a voluntary DNA sample, leading to suspicion.
- Investigators later obtained Joe's DNA from Katie's apartment, which did not match the profile found on her body.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A single sandal in the dirt outside a back window was the only clue to what happened to Katie Sepich, who vanished between a party and her front door. Her body was found miles away, revealing a brutal crime and a justice system loophole that allowed her killer to walk free for years. How could a killer's DNA be in a national database without a name attached?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance and murder of Katie Sepich, a case that exposed a critical flaw in the justice system. We explore how her death led to a change in criminal law across the United States, and the agonizing wait for justice while her killer remained at large.

Case: Katie Sepich
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Date: Labor Day weekend, 2003
Victim: Catherine Jean "Katie" Sepich, 22 years old
Key Evidence: DNA under victim's fingernails

- Katie Sepich was reported missing by her roommate after her car, phone, and keys were found at her apartment.
- Her body was discovered near an old landfill east of Las Cruces, showing signs of sexual assault and burns.
- DNA recovered from under Katie's fingernails was uploaded to CODIS, the national DNA database, but yielded no match.
- Katie's boyfriend, Joe, initially declined to provide a voluntary DNA sample, leading to suspicion.
- Investigators later obtained Joe's DNA from Katie's apartment, which did not match the profile found on her body.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A 23-year-old teacher met a man online for a first date in East London and never returned home. Unbeknownst to her, the man was known to five separate agencies as a serious risk to others, yet none of them warned her.

In this episode, we analyze the tragic disappearance of Katie Lock, a vibrant history and politics teacher, and the systemic failures that allowed a dangerous individual to connect with her. How could a man with a documented history of threats walk free and meet someone through an online dating platform?

Key Data:
Person: Katie Lock
Date: December 23, 2015
Location: East London, Theobalds Park Hotel
Platform: Plenty of Fish
Individual: Carl Langdell

- Katie Lock was 23 years old and taught at Cardinal Pole Catholic School in Hackney.
- Carl Langdell had pleaded guilty to two counts of making death threats on December 2, 2015, receiving a nine-month suspended sentence.
- Twelve days after his sentencing, Carl Langdell matched with Katie Lock on Plenty of Fish.
- Carl Langdell was known to two police forces, two NHS mental health trusts, and the National Probation Service.
- Katie paid 65 pounds for a taxi and an additional 80 pounds in cleaning fees after Carl was sick in the cab.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717499Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:22:56 +0000Creator at ObomediaTeacher Goes on First Date and Is Never Seen Again A 23-year-old teacher met a man online for a first date in East London and never returned home. Unbeknownst to her, the man was known to five separate agencies as a serious risk to others, yet none...
A 23-year-old teacher met a man online for a first date in East London and never returned home. Unbeknownst to her, the man was known to five separate agencies as a serious risk to others, yet none of them warned her.

In this episode, we analyze the tragic disappearance of Katie Lock, a vibrant history and politics teacher, and the systemic failures that allowed a dangerous individual to connect with her. How could a man with a documented history of threats walk free and meet someone through an online dating platform?

Key Data:
Person: Katie Lock
Date: December 23, 2015
Location: East London, Theobalds Park Hotel
Platform: Plenty of Fish
Individual: Carl Langdell

- Katie Lock was 23 years old and taught at Cardinal Pole Catholic School in Hackney.
- Carl Langdell had pleaded guilty to two counts of making death threats on December 2, 2015, receiving a nine-month suspended sentence.
- Twelve days after his sentencing, Carl Langdell matched with Katie Lock on Plenty of Fish.
- Carl Langdell was known to two police forces, two NHS mental health trusts, and the National Probation Service.
- Katie paid 65 pounds for a taxi and an additional 80 pounds in cleaning fees after Carl was sick in the cab.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A ten-year-old girl walked out her front door in Westminster, Colorado, and never made it five blocks. Nineteen days later, a young man called 911 and uttered four words that stopped the city cold. What critical piece of evidence was lost, and how many days could have been saved?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Jessica Ridgeway, a case marked by a devastating loss of evidence and a chilling prior attack. We explore the chain of missed warnings that built up long before that Friday morning.

Case: Jessica Ridgeway
Location: Westminster, Colorado
Date: October 5, 2012
Victim: Ten-year-old girl
School: Wit Elementary School

- On the morning of October 5, 2012, a ten-year-old girl disappeared on her way to school.
- Her friends waited at Chelsea Park and continued to school without her when she did not arrive.
- By 9:15 PM, investigators classified the case as a suspected abduction, and an Amber Alert was issued.
- More than 700 DNA samples were collected from residents in the area.
- Weeks before Jessica disappeared, a woman was attacked near Katner Lake, and DNA evidence was collected from the scene.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717498Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:22:52 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Lost DNA and the 4-Word Confession A ten-year-old girl walked out her front door in Westminster, Colorado, and never made it five blocks. Nineteen days later, a young man called 911 and uttered four words that stopped the city cold. What...
A ten-year-old girl walked out her front door in Westminster, Colorado, and never made it five blocks. Nineteen days later, a young man called 911 and uttered four words that stopped the city cold. What critical piece of evidence was lost, and how many days could have been saved?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Jessica Ridgeway, a case marked by a devastating loss of evidence and a chilling prior attack. We explore the chain of missed warnings that built up long before that Friday morning.

Case: Jessica Ridgeway
Location: Westminster, Colorado
Date: October 5, 2012
Victim: Ten-year-old girl
School: Wit Elementary School

- On the morning of October 5, 2012, a ten-year-old girl disappeared on her way to school.
- Her friends waited at Chelsea Park and continued to school without her when she did not arrive.
- By 9:15 PM, investigators classified the case as a suspected abduction, and an Amber Alert was issued.
- More than 700 DNA samples were collected from residents in the area.
- Weeks before Jessica disappeared, a woman was attacked near Katner Lake, and DNA evidence was collected from the scene.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A quiet farming town where doors are often left unlocked is shattered when a neighbor discovers three members of the Row family-a 16-year-old girl, her father, and her mother-dead inside their home. The brutality of the crime, committed by an 18-year-old described as harmless, leaves investigators questioning how such violence could erupt in a place where it's not supposed to happen.

In this episode, we analyze the shocking details of the Row family murders in Kapunda, South Australia, and the unsettling contradiction of a horrific crime committed by someone with no visible history of violence. What led to such an extreme act in a seemingly peaceful community?

Case: Row Family Murders
Date: November 8, 2010
Location: Harriet Street, Kapunda, South Australia
Victims: Chantel Row (16), Andrew Row (45), Rose Row (44)
Investigator: Detective Superintendent Grant Moy
Weapon: Bladed weapon

- On the morning of November 8, 2010, a neighbor discovered three bodies inside the Row family home.
- The victims were 16-year-old Chantel Row, her 45-year-old father Andrew Row, and her 44-year-old mother Rose Row.
- Andrew Row sustained close to thirty stab wounds, and Rose Row suffered more than fifty.
- Chantel Row was sexually assaulted and subjected to severe injuries.
- The person responsible was an eighteen-year-old known to the family and described as harmless by everyone in town.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A quiet farming town where doors are often left unlocked is shattered when a neighbor discovers three members of the Row family-a 16-year-old girl, her father, and her mother-dead inside their home. The brutality of the crime, committed by an 18-year-old described as harmless, leaves investigators questioning how such violence could erupt in a place where it's not supposed to happen.

In this episode, we analyze the shocking details of the Row family murders in Kapunda, South Australia, and the unsettling contradiction of a horrific crime committed by someone with no visible history of violence. What led to such an extreme act in a seemingly peaceful community?

Case: Row Family Murders
Date: November 8, 2010
Location: Harriet Street, Kapunda, South Australia
Victims: Chantel Row (16), Andrew Row (45), Rose Row (44)
Investigator: Detective Superintendent Grant Moy
Weapon: Bladed weapon

- On the morning of November 8, 2010, a neighbor discovered three bodies inside the Row family home.
- The victims were 16-year-old Chantel Row, her 45-year-old father Andrew Row, and her 44-year-old mother Rose Row.
- Andrew Row sustained close to thirty stab wounds, and Rose Row suffered more than fifty.
- Chantel Row was sexually assaulted and subjected to severe injuries.
- The person responsible was an eighteen-year-old known to the family and described as harmless by everyone in town.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A mother finds her daughter's bed meticulously made, a chilling detail that immediately signals something is terribly wrong in a quiet Wisconsin town. What unspeakable act was hidden by such careful staging?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking discovery of a young woman found dead in her own bed, in a city that hadn't seen a homicide in nearly thirty years. We explore the unsettling evidence of a crime scene that was deliberately altered, and the desperate search for a killer who walked out as if nothing had happened.

Victim: Jesse Marietta Blahett
Age: 19
Location: Hartford, Wisconsin
Date: July 14, 2013
Cause of Death: Strangulation with a ligature

- Jesse Blahett was found in her bed, which was unusually and carefully made, despite her not being a tidy person.
- She had been strangled with a ligature, bound at the wrists and ankles, and sexually assaulted.
- Her body had been washed, an apparent attempt to remove biological evidence.
- There were no signs of forced entry into the home.
- A roll of duct tape, not belonging to the family, was found under Jesse's bed.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A mother finds her daughter's bed meticulously made, a chilling detail that immediately signals something is terribly wrong in a quiet Wisconsin town. What unspeakable act was hidden by such careful staging?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking discovery of a young woman found dead in her own bed, in a city that hadn't seen a homicide in nearly thirty years. We explore the unsettling evidence of a crime scene that was deliberately altered, and the desperate search for a killer who walked out as if nothing had happened.

Victim: Jesse Marietta Blahett
Age: 19
Location: Hartford, Wisconsin
Date: July 14, 2013
Cause of Death: Strangulation with a ligature

- Jesse Blahett was found in her bed, which was unusually and carefully made, despite her not being a tidy person.
- She had been strangled with a ligature, bound at the wrists and ankles, and sexually assaulted.
- Her body had been washed, an apparent attempt to remove biological evidence.
- There were no signs of forced entry into the home.
- A roll of duct tape, not belonging to the family, was found under Jesse's bed.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Deonna Cook called 911 for help as she was being murdered, and a dispatcher marked the call urgent. But when her family found her two days later, they learned police had responded, knocked, and left. How could a documented plea for help go unanswered?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic case of Deonna Cook, a woman who did everything the system asked to protect herself, only to be failed when it mattered most. We explore the critical gap between a desperate call for help and the devastating discovery of a life lost.

Case: Deonna Antoinette Cook
Date of Death: August 17, 2012
Location: Crimson Court, Dallas
Age: 32
Family: Vicky Cook (mother), Anaysia Williams (daughter), Anaya Williams (daughter)
Ex-husband: Delvecchio Patrick

- On Sunday, August 19, 2012, Deonna Cook was found dead, at least two days after her 911 call.
- Deonna had a restraining order against her ex-husband, Delvecchio Patrick, who had made explicit threats.
- Police records documented a prior incident where officers deployed a taser on Delvecchio during an attack on Deonna.
- On Friday, August 17, 2012, police responded to Deonna's 911 call, knocked on the door, received no answer, and left without forcing entry.
- Deonna's family discovered water flowing from under her garage door and a strong smell before finding her body.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Deonna Cook called 911 for help as she was being murdered, and a dispatcher marked the call urgent. But when her family found her two days later, they learned police had responded, knocked, and left. How could a documented plea for help go unanswered?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic case of Deonna Cook, a woman who did everything the system asked to protect herself, only to be failed when it mattered most. We explore the critical gap between a desperate call for help and the devastating discovery of a life lost.

Case: Deonna Antoinette Cook
Date of Death: August 17, 2012
Location: Crimson Court, Dallas
Age: 32
Family: Vicky Cook (mother), Anaysia Williams (daughter), Anaya Williams (daughter)
Ex-husband: Delvecchio Patrick

- On Sunday, August 19, 2012, Deonna Cook was found dead, at least two days after her 911 call.
- Deonna had a restraining order against her ex-husband, Delvecchio Patrick, who had made explicit threats.
- Police records documented a prior incident where officers deployed a taser on Delvecchio during an attack on Deonna.
- On Friday, August 17, 2012, police responded to Deonna's 911 call, knocked on the door, received no answer, and left without forcing entry.
- Deonna's family discovered water flowing from under her garage door and a strong smell before finding her body.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A 35-year-old woman texted her family that something felt wrong from inside her locked Airbnb, just hours before her phone went dark. The next morning, her Uber driver found her seat empty, and her flight landed without her. What happened in the hours between her last text and her disappearance?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of Carla Stefaniac, a vibrant traveler who vanished from a seemingly safe villa in Costa Rica. We explore the initial misdirection by authorities and the relentless search by her family that ultimately uncovered a shocking truth.

Key Data:
Victim: Carla Stefaniac
Age: 35
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Date: November 27, 2018
Residence: Hollandale Beach, Florida

Evidence:
- Carla Stefaniac was last heard from at approximately 9:00 PM on November 27, 2018, during a FaceTime call.
- She had texted her family about a power outage and feeling "super sketchy" and "creepy AF" earlier that evening.
- Her Uber driver arrived at 8:30 AM on November 28, 2018, but she did not appear.
- A security guard at Villa Lamas falsely claimed Carla had left with her luggage before dawn.
- Carla's body was found approximately ten days later, partially buried 300 meters from Villa Lamas.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A 35-year-old woman texted her family that something felt wrong from inside her locked Airbnb, just hours before her phone went dark. The next morning, her Uber driver found her seat empty, and her flight landed without her. What happened in the hours between her last text and her disappearance?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of Carla Stefaniac, a vibrant traveler who vanished from a seemingly safe villa in Costa Rica. We explore the initial misdirection by authorities and the relentless search by her family that ultimately uncovered a shocking truth.

Key Data:
Victim: Carla Stefaniac
Age: 35
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Date: November 27, 2018
Residence: Hollandale Beach, Florida

Evidence:
- Carla Stefaniac was last heard from at approximately 9:00 PM on November 27, 2018, during a FaceTime call.
- She had texted her family about a power outage and feeling "super sketchy" and "creepy AF" earlier that evening.
- Her Uber driver arrived at 8:30 AM on November 28, 2018, but she did not appear.
- A security guard at Villa Lamas falsely claimed Carla had left with her luggage before dawn.
- Carla's body was found approximately ten days later, partially buried 300 meters from Villa Lamas.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Wedding photographs were still in the camera when police found three members of the same family dead in their home. A trail of footprints led from the garden into the fields, suggesting someone had been watching for a long time. How long had he been there before anyone knew he was coming?

In this episode, we analyze the events surrounding the Leighton family murders, a case where a fugitive, Arthur Hutchinson, observed a wedding celebration before committing a horrific crime. We explore the background of the family and the killer, and the chilling details of that night.

Case: Leighton Family Murders
Date: October 23-24, 1983
Location: Dore Road, Sheffield, England
Victims: Basil Leighton (59), Avil Leighton (55), Richard Leighton (28)
Perpetrator: Arthur Hutchinson (42)

- Police arrived at the house on Dore Road in the early hours of October 24, 1983.
- Arthur Hutchinson had been a fugitive for 46 days, escaping Selby police station on September 8, 1983.
- He concealed himself in the trees at the far end of the Leighton garden for approximately two hours during the wedding reception.
- The point of entry into the house was a sliding patio door with a broken lock.
- Hutchinson had a decades-long record of predatory behavior, including convictions for rape and robbery.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Wedding photographs were still in the camera when police found three members of the same family dead in their home. A trail of footprints led from the garden into the fields, suggesting someone had been watching for a long time. How long had he been there before anyone knew he was coming?

In this episode, we analyze the events surrounding the Leighton family murders, a case where a fugitive, Arthur Hutchinson, observed a wedding celebration before committing a horrific crime. We explore the background of the family and the killer, and the chilling details of that night.

Case: Leighton Family Murders
Date: October 23-24, 1983
Location: Dore Road, Sheffield, England
Victims: Basil Leighton (59), Avil Leighton (55), Richard Leighton (28)
Perpetrator: Arthur Hutchinson (42)

- Police arrived at the house on Dore Road in the early hours of October 24, 1983.
- Arthur Hutchinson had been a fugitive for 46 days, escaping Selby police station on September 8, 1983.
- He concealed himself in the trees at the far end of the Leighton garden for approximately two hours during the wedding reception.
- The point of entry into the house was a sliding patio door with a broken lock.
- Hutchinson had a decades-long record of predatory behavior, including convictions for rape and robbery.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On March 24, 2013, Alisa Sherman was brutally stabbed eleven times on a busy Cleveland sidewalk, just hours before her divorce trial was set to begin. What chilling words did she utter in her final moments, and why did her own attorney never show up to meet her?

In this episode, we delve into the calculated murder of Alisa Sherman, a fertility nurse specialist, and the twelve-year investigation that followed. We explore the details of the attack, the baffling lack of motive, and the haunting question of whether the killer was in plain sight all along.

Victim: Alisa Sherman
Date: March 24, 2013
Location: 55 Erie View Plaza, downtown Cleveland
Profession: Fertility nurse specialist at Cleveland Clinic
Cause of Death: Eleven stab wounds

- Alisa Sherman was 53 years old and had been married for 30 years to Dr. Samford Sherman.
- Her divorce trial was scheduled for March 25, 2013, the morning after her death.
- Ten days before her death, Alisa texted her brother, "Hopefully, there is life after death."
- A figure dressed entirely in black attacked Alisa at approximately 5:00 PM.
- Alisa's last words to a witness were, "I'm dying."

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On March 24, 2013, Alisa Sherman was brutally stabbed eleven times on a busy Cleveland sidewalk, just hours before her divorce trial was set to begin. What chilling words did she utter in her final moments, and why did her own attorney never show up to meet her?

In this episode, we delve into the calculated murder of Alisa Sherman, a fertility nurse specialist, and the twelve-year investigation that followed. We explore the details of the attack, the baffling lack of motive, and the haunting question of whether the killer was in plain sight all along.

Victim: Alisa Sherman
Date: March 24, 2013
Location: 55 Erie View Plaza, downtown Cleveland
Profession: Fertility nurse specialist at Cleveland Clinic
Cause of Death: Eleven stab wounds

- Alisa Sherman was 53 years old and had been married for 30 years to Dr. Samford Sherman.
- Her divorce trial was scheduled for March 25, 2013, the morning after her death.
- Ten days before her death, Alisa texted her brother, "Hopefully, there is life after death."
- A figure dressed entirely in black attacked Alisa at approximately 5:00 PM.
- Alisa's last words to a witness were, "I'm dying."

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A nineteen-year-old vanished days after moving over a thousand miles for a fresh start, and for seven years, the two people last seen with her maintained a story that was proven false not by forensics or confession, but by a thirty-second video she posted hours before her death. How did a forgotten digital fragment finally break open a cold case?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Morgan Bower, a young woman who traveled to Georgia for a new life, only to vanish within days. We explore how a video she posted to Instagram, unseen for seven years, provided the crucial evidence that contradicted the long-standing account of the last people to see her.

Case: Morgan Bower
Date: February 26, 2016
Location: Porterdale, Georgia
Persons of Interest: Jonathan Alexander Warren, Caitlyn Goel
Investigator: T.J. Ward

- Morgan Bower, 19, posted a video to Instagram on February 26, 2016, from a park in Porterdale, Georgia.
- The video was not found for seven years, during which investigators searched for her in the wrong location.
- Morgan was last seen with Jonathan Alexander Warren and Caitlyn Goel, who claimed they dropped her off at a Citgo gas station in Covington, Georgia.
- Cell data cited in the investigation placed Morgan's phone in Porterdale, Newton County, near Jonathan Warren's address.
- The reward for information about Morgan's whereabouts was set at ten thousand dollars.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A nineteen-year-old vanished days after moving over a thousand miles for a fresh start, and for seven years, the two people last seen with her maintained a story that was proven false not by forensics or confession, but by a thirty-second video she posted hours before her death. How did a forgotten digital fragment finally break open a cold case?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Morgan Bower, a young woman who traveled to Georgia for a new life, only to vanish within days. We explore how a video she posted to Instagram, unseen for seven years, provided the crucial evidence that contradicted the long-standing account of the last people to see her.

Case: Morgan Bower
Date: February 26, 2016
Location: Porterdale, Georgia
Persons of Interest: Jonathan Alexander Warren, Caitlyn Goel
Investigator: T.J. Ward

- Morgan Bower, 19, posted a video to Instagram on February 26, 2016, from a park in Porterdale, Georgia.
- The video was not found for seven years, during which investigators searched for her in the wrong location.
- Morgan was last seen with Jonathan Alexander Warren and Caitlyn Goel, who claimed they dropped her off at a Citgo gas station in Covington, Georgia.
- Cell data cited in the investigation placed Morgan's phone in Porterdale, Newton County, near Jonathan Warren's address.
- The reward for information about Morgan's whereabouts was set at ten thousand dollars.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A routine phone call should have saved Sherilyne Speight's life, but the man holding a knife behind her ensured it didn't. This chilling failure exposes a system that knew a killer's history but allowed him to strike again.

In this episode, we analyze the tragic case of Sherilyne Speight, a woman building a life in Waterford, Lancashire, who unknowingly hired Paul O'Hara, a man released on parole after serving time for murder. We explore how a documented history of violence and a known risk profile failed to protect her.

Key Data:
Victim: Sherilyne Speight
Killer: Paul O'Hara
First Victim: Janine Waterworth
Location: Heywood, Greater Manchester
Year of Murder: 2013

- Paul O'Hara was released from prison in April 2012 after serving time for Janine Waterworth's murder.
- Sherilyne Speight hired Paul O'Hara in July 2013 for her furniture resale business.
- Paul O'Hara had a documented history of violence, including robbery and assaults on police officers.
- Janine Waterworth was killed in Oldham in March 1998 by Paul O'Hara.
- Sherilyne Speight was murdered 23 months after Paul O'Hara's parole release.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A routine phone call should have saved Sherilyne Speight's life, but the man holding a knife behind her ensured it didn't. This chilling failure exposes a system that knew a killer's history but allowed him to strike again.

In this episode, we analyze the tragic case of Sherilyne Speight, a woman building a life in Waterford, Lancashire, who unknowingly hired Paul O'Hara, a man released on parole after serving time for murder. We explore how a documented history of violence and a known risk profile failed to protect her.

Key Data:
Victim: Sherilyne Speight
Killer: Paul O'Hara
First Victim: Janine Waterworth
Location: Heywood, Greater Manchester
Year of Murder: 2013

- Paul O'Hara was released from prison in April 2012 after serving time for Janine Waterworth's murder.
- Sherilyne Speight hired Paul O'Hara in July 2013 for her furniture resale business.
- Paul O'Hara had a documented history of violence, including robbery and assaults on police officers.
- Janine Waterworth was killed in Oldham in March 1998 by Paul O'Hara.
- Sherilyne Speight was murdered 23 months after Paul O'Hara's parole release.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman left her wedding reception with her new husband and was never seen alive again. What makes this case almost impossible to process is not just the violence that followed, but the warnings she received, the fear she voiced, and the choice she made to walk down that aisle anyway.

In this episode, we analyze the tragic story of Dawn Walker, a woman who clearly saw the danger but could not escape it. We explore the pattern of domestic violence, the chilling messages she sent, and the disturbing events that unfolded on her wedding night.

Key Data:
Person: Dawn Walker
Date: October 27, 2021
Location: Lightcliffe, West Yorkshire, England
Event: Wedding and subsequent disappearance
Relationship: Married Thomas Nut

- On October 27, 2021, 52-year-old Dawn Walker left her wedding reception with her new husband.
- Six minutes later, a taxi dropped them at their home on Asgard Avenue; she was never seen alive again.
- In August 2021, Dawn messaged a woman named Kimberly, stating Thomas had tried to kill her by strangling her.
- Just before the wedding, Dawn asked a neighbor if she should "get the hell out of there."
- Shortly after midnight on her wedding night, Thomas Nut was captured on camera withdrawing 200 pounds using Dawn's bank card.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman left her wedding reception with her new husband and was never seen alive again. What makes this case almost impossible to process is not just the violence that followed, but the warnings she received, the fear she voiced, and the choice she made to walk down that aisle anyway.

In this episode, we analyze the tragic story of Dawn Walker, a woman who clearly saw the danger but could not escape it. We explore the pattern of domestic violence, the chilling messages she sent, and the disturbing events that unfolded on her wedding night.

Key Data:
Person: Dawn Walker
Date: October 27, 2021
Location: Lightcliffe, West Yorkshire, England
Event: Wedding and subsequent disappearance
Relationship: Married Thomas Nut

- On October 27, 2021, 52-year-old Dawn Walker left her wedding reception with her new husband.
- Six minutes later, a taxi dropped them at their home on Asgard Avenue; she was never seen alive again.
- In August 2021, Dawn messaged a woman named Kimberly, stating Thomas had tried to kill her by strangling her.
- Just before the wedding, Dawn asked a neighbor if she should "get the hell out of there."
- Shortly after midnight on her wedding night, Thomas Nut was captured on camera withdrawing 200 pounds using Dawn's bank card.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A taxi driver arrives at a luxury resort to collect luggage, only to discover a small, sealed suitcase that is far too heavy. Inside, he finds the body of a socialite, brutally murdered and folded into the bag. What led to this horrific discovery in one of the world's most beautiful places?

In this episode, we analyze the complex relationship between a mother and daughter that culminated in a shocking act of violence. We explore the victim's attempts to reconcile with her daughter and the dark plans that were secretly unfolding. What hidden motives drove this unthinkable crime?

Victim: Sheila Von Weise Mack
Location: St. Regis Bali Resort, Bali
Date: August 12, 2014
Weapon: Decorative bowl
Cause of Death: Asphyxia following blunt force trauma to the head

- On August 12, 2014, a taxi driver found a body inside a suitcase at the St. Regis Bali Resort.
- The victim, Sheila Von Weise Mack, was a 50-something socialite from Oak Park, Illinois.
- Police were called to the family home 86 times over several years due to volatile confrontations.
- Sheila was struck on the head 12 times with a decorative bowl before her airway was blocked.
- Heather Mack and Tommy Schaefer were captured on surveillance cameras loading the suitcase into the taxi.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717482Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:22:12 +0000Creator at ObomediaDaughter Stuffs Her Mother's Body in a Suitcase in Bali A taxi driver arrives at a luxury resort to collect luggage, only to discover a small, sealed suitcase that is far too heavy. Inside, he finds the body of a socialite, brutally murdered and...
A taxi driver arrives at a luxury resort to collect luggage, only to discover a small, sealed suitcase that is far too heavy. Inside, he finds the body of a socialite, brutally murdered and folded into the bag. What led to this horrific discovery in one of the world's most beautiful places?

In this episode, we analyze the complex relationship between a mother and daughter that culminated in a shocking act of violence. We explore the victim's attempts to reconcile with her daughter and the dark plans that were secretly unfolding. What hidden motives drove this unthinkable crime?

Victim: Sheila Von Weise Mack
Location: St. Regis Bali Resort, Bali
Date: August 12, 2014
Weapon: Decorative bowl
Cause of Death: Asphyxia following blunt force trauma to the head

- On August 12, 2014, a taxi driver found a body inside a suitcase at the St. Regis Bali Resort.
- The victim, Sheila Von Weise Mack, was a 50-something socialite from Oak Park, Illinois.
- Police were called to the family home 86 times over several years due to volatile confrontations.
- Sheila was struck on the head 12 times with a decorative bowl before her airway was blocked.
- Heather Mack and Tommy Schaefer were captured on surveillance cameras loading the suitcase into the taxi.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On January 27, 2001, Half and Susanna Zantop, two Dartmouth professors, opened their front door to two strangers. Within minutes, both were dead, killed by the young men they had welcomed into their home. What made this generous, trusting couple targets?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic events of that day, from the Zantops' final, ordinary morning to the calculated plan of their killers, Robert Tulloch and James Parker. How did two teenagers manage to gain entry into the home of two respected academics, and what chilling details emerged from the investigation?

Case: Zantop Murders
Victims: Half Zantop (62), Susanna Zantop (55)
Date: January 27, 2001
Location: Hanover, New Hampshire
Perpetrators: Robert Tulloch, James Parker

- Half Zantop was born in 1938 in Germany and earned a doctorate in geology from Stanford University.
- Susanna Zantop was born in 1945 in Germany and earned two master's degrees and a doctorate.
- The couple had been married since 1970 and lived on Trescott Road.
- Tulloch and Parker attempted to gain entry to at least two other homes before reaching the Zantops'.
- Robert Tulloch described the murder of Susanna Zantop in a recorded statement: "I restrained her. And then... I cut her throat."

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On January 27, 2001, Half and Susanna Zantop, two Dartmouth professors, opened their front door to two strangers. Within minutes, both were dead, killed by the young men they had welcomed into their home. What made this generous, trusting couple targets?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic events of that day, from the Zantops' final, ordinary morning to the calculated plan of their killers, Robert Tulloch and James Parker. How did two teenagers manage to gain entry into the home of two respected academics, and what chilling details emerged from the investigation?

Case: Zantop Murders
Victims: Half Zantop (62), Susanna Zantop (55)
Date: January 27, 2001
Location: Hanover, New Hampshire
Perpetrators: Robert Tulloch, James Parker

- Half Zantop was born in 1938 in Germany and earned a doctorate in geology from Stanford University.
- Susanna Zantop was born in 1945 in Germany and earned two master's degrees and a doctorate.
- The couple had been married since 1970 and lived on Trescott Road.
- Tulloch and Parker attempted to gain entry to at least two other homes before reaching the Zantops'.
- Robert Tulloch described the murder of Susanna Zantop in a recorded statement: "I restrained her. And then... I cut her throat."

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Federal agents arrived at a quiet Florida rental for a welfare check, and the smell told them something was wrong before they reached the door. Inside, a mother and three children had been dead for weeks — while the husband and father who shared that house left them there through Christmas and New Year's. How does an entire family vanish in plain sight?

In this episode, we analyze the killings of Megan Tote and her three children in Celebration, Florida. We examine the financial collapse closing in on the family, the welfare check that never went inside, the confession that was later excluded, and the story Anthony Tote changed before trial. How long can a family stay undiscovered while the world keeps treating the house as occupied by the living?

Victims: Megan Tote (42), Alexander (13), Tyler (11), and Zoe (4)
Date: December 2019 (found January 13, 2020)
Location: Celebration, Florida
Perpetrator: Anthony John Tote (husband and father)
Outcome: Convicted; four consecutive life sentences

- On January 13, 2020, federal agents on a welfare check found Megan Tote and her three children dead in their Celebration, Florida home, deceased for weeks.
- Her husband Anthony Tote was present at the house and had left the bodies undiscovered through Christmas and New Year's.
- The family faced a federal healthcare-fraud investigation, mounting debt, and an eviction notice served on December 26, 2019.
- Anthony first confessed to the killings, then changed his account to claim Megan had killed the children and then herself.
- A jury convicted him on all four counts of murder, and he received four consecutive life sentences without parole, plus a year for the family dog.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717478Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:22:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Smell That Hid a Family for Weeks Federal agents arrived at a quiet Florida rental for a welfare check, and the smell told them something was wrong before they reached the door. Inside, a mother and three children had been dead for weeks —...
Federal agents arrived at a quiet Florida rental for a welfare check, and the smell told them something was wrong before they reached the door. Inside, a mother and three children had been dead for weeks — while the husband and father who shared that house left them there through Christmas and New Year's. How does an entire family vanish in plain sight?

In this episode, we analyze the killings of Megan Tote and her three children in Celebration, Florida. We examine the financial collapse closing in on the family, the welfare check that never went inside, the confession that was later excluded, and the story Anthony Tote changed before trial. How long can a family stay undiscovered while the world keeps treating the house as occupied by the living?

Victims: Megan Tote (42), Alexander (13), Tyler (11), and Zoe (4)
Date: December 2019 (found January 13, 2020)
Location: Celebration, Florida
Perpetrator: Anthony John Tote (husband and father)
Outcome: Convicted; four consecutive life sentences

- On January 13, 2020, federal agents on a welfare check found Megan Tote and her three children dead in their Celebration, Florida home, deceased for weeks.
- Her husband Anthony Tote was present at the house and had left the bodies undiscovered through Christmas and New Year's.
- The family faced a federal healthcare-fraud investigation, mounting debt, and an eviction notice served on December 26, 2019.
- Anthony first confessed to the killings, then changed his account to claim Megan had killed the children and then herself.
- A jury convicted him on all four counts of murder, and he received four consecutive life sentences without parole, plus a year for the family dog.

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A roommate returned home to a silent apartment, only to find 29-year-old Adrian Roberts dead in her bathroom with deeply cut bare feet. There was no forced entry, yet the scene told a story of brutal violence and a desperate struggle. How did a night out turn into a horrific crime inside her own home?

In this episode, we analyze the shocking discovery of Adrian Roberts' body and the initial investigation into her murder. We explore the details of the crime scene, the crucial DNA evidence recovered, and the surveillance footage that began to unravel the mystery. What did the evidence reveal about Adrian's final moments?

Key Data:
Victim: Adrian Roberts
Date: July 14, 2012
Location: Clearwater, Florida
Crime: Murder, sexual assault
Evidence: DNA, surveillance footage

- Adrian Roberts was 29 years old, found dead in her bathroom with a single stab wound to the chest.
- Her bare feet were severely cut, indicating she ran barefoot across a rough surface.
- Evidence of sexual assault was found, along with a broken toilet seat and blood smears in the bathroom.
- A 10-inch section of bedsheet was cut away, an attempt to remove evidence that failed to hide DNA.
- Surveillance footage from Diamond Dolls showed Adrian Roberts and Thomas Frederick interacting.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A roommate returned home to a silent apartment, only to find 29-year-old Adrian Roberts dead in her bathroom with deeply cut bare feet. There was no forced entry, yet the scene told a story of brutal violence and a desperate struggle. How did a night out turn into a horrific crime inside her own home?

In this episode, we analyze the shocking discovery of Adrian Roberts' body and the initial investigation into her murder. We explore the details of the crime scene, the crucial DNA evidence recovered, and the surveillance footage that began to unravel the mystery. What did the evidence reveal about Adrian's final moments?

Key Data:
Victim: Adrian Roberts
Date: July 14, 2012
Location: Clearwater, Florida
Crime: Murder, sexual assault
Evidence: DNA, surveillance footage

- Adrian Roberts was 29 years old, found dead in her bathroom with a single stab wound to the chest.
- Her bare feet were severely cut, indicating she ran barefoot across a rough surface.
- Evidence of sexual assault was found, along with a broken toilet seat and blood smears in the bathroom.
- A 10-inch section of bedsheet was cut away, an attempt to remove evidence that failed to hide DNA.
- Surveillance footage from Diamond Dolls showed Adrian Roberts and Thomas Frederick interacting.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On November 21, 2021, a mother called 911 to report her eight-year-old daughter missing from a hotel room, claiming the door was latched and the child couldn't have opened it. What she didn't reveal was that Amari Hall had already been dead for approximately two days. How did investigators uncover the truth when the initial story seemed so plausible?

In this episode, we analyze the unraveling of a mother's missing child report, revealing the tragic reality behind Amari Hall's disappearance. We explore the critical evidence that emerged, including the testimony of a six-year-old sibling, to piece together the events leading to Amari's death. What hidden details did surveillance footage and a child's memory expose about the life inside that hotel room?

Case: Amari Hall
Date: November 21, 2021
Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia
Victim: Amari Hall, 8 years old
Mother: Brittany Hall, 27 years old
Partner: Celeste Owens, 29 years old

- A 911 call reported an 8-year-old daughter missing from a hotel room on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
- Investigators discovered Amari Hall had been deceased for approximately two days before the missing person report.
- Surveillance footage from the hotel and surrounding businesses showed no trace of Amari Hall leaving the building.
- Amari's younger sister, Zaire, described living conditions where children slept on the floor without blankets and were not permitted toys.
- Zaire's testimony became a crucial piece of evidence, detailing what she witnessed regarding Amari's disappearance.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On November 21, 2021, a mother called 911 to report her eight-year-old daughter missing from a hotel room, claiming the door was latched and the child couldn't have opened it. What she didn't reveal was that Amari Hall had already been dead for approximately two days. How did investigators uncover the truth when the initial story seemed so plausible?

In this episode, we analyze the unraveling of a mother's missing child report, revealing the tragic reality behind Amari Hall's disappearance. We explore the critical evidence that emerged, including the testimony of a six-year-old sibling, to piece together the events leading to Amari's death. What hidden details did surveillance footage and a child's memory expose about the life inside that hotel room?

Case: Amari Hall
Date: November 21, 2021
Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia
Victim: Amari Hall, 8 years old
Mother: Brittany Hall, 27 years old
Partner: Celeste Owens, 29 years old

- A 911 call reported an 8-year-old daughter missing from a hotel room on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
- Investigators discovered Amari Hall had been deceased for approximately two days before the missing person report.
- Surveillance footage from the hotel and surrounding businesses showed no trace of Amari Hall leaving the building.
- Amari's younger sister, Zaire, described living conditions where children slept on the floor without blankets and were not permitted toys.
- Zaire's testimony became a crucial piece of evidence, detailing what she witnessed regarding Amari's disappearance.

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A mother and daughter spent a Sunday afternoon buying daffodils and a birthday card. "Bye, Mom. Phone you Monday or Tuesday," the young woman said. She never called, and weeks later a man walking his dog found her body in the woods with a garrote around her neck. How does a system that knew the danger let her killer stay free for years?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Emma Caldwell in Glasgow and the institutional failures that followed. We examine the "Beware Book" that named the killer, the four innocent men wrongly pursued, the officers sidelined for following the right lead, and the public inquiry now underway. When the system decides a victim isn't worth protecting, who pays the price?

Victim: Emma Caldwell
Age: 27 years old
Date: April 2005
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Perpetrator: Ian Packer
Outcome: Convicted of murder and twelve other charges

- Emma Caldwell, 27, spent an afternoon buying daffodils with her mother days before she vanished in Glasgow in April 2005.
- Her body was found weeks later in Limefield Woods with a garrote around her neck.
- Ian Packer had been flagged repeatedly in the sex workers' "Beware Book," and multiple women identified him, but police dismissed the lead.
- Police instead spent years pursuing four innocent Turkish men based on flawed translations, while Packer remained free and harmed more women.
- Packer was eventually convicted of Emma's murder and twelve other charges, and a public inquiry into the police failures is ongoing.

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A mother and daughter spent a Sunday afternoon buying daffodils and a birthday card. "Bye, Mom. Phone you Monday or Tuesday," the young woman said. She never called, and weeks later a man walking his dog found her body in the woods with a garrote around her neck. How does a system that knew the danger let her killer stay free for years?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Emma Caldwell in Glasgow and the institutional failures that followed. We examine the "Beware Book" that named the killer, the four innocent men wrongly pursued, the officers sidelined for following the right lead, and the public inquiry now underway. When the system decides a victim isn't worth protecting, who pays the price?

Victim: Emma Caldwell
Age: 27 years old
Date: April 2005
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Perpetrator: Ian Packer
Outcome: Convicted of murder and twelve other charges

- Emma Caldwell, 27, spent an afternoon buying daffodils with her mother days before she vanished in Glasgow in April 2005.
- Her body was found weeks later in Limefield Woods with a garrote around her neck.
- Ian Packer had been flagged repeatedly in the sex workers' "Beware Book," and multiple women identified him, but police dismissed the lead.
- Police instead spent years pursuing four innocent Turkish men based on flawed translations, while Packer remained free and harmed more women.
- Packer was eventually convicted of Emma's murder and twelve other charges, and a public inquiry into the police failures is ongoing.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

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In 2014, police found a headless body in a Michigan park, but the most disturbing piece of the puzzle wouldn't surface for another five years. A pregnant 18-year-old and her boyfriend vanished after answering a Craigslist ad, walking into a trap that a previous victim had already escaped. Why did the system fail to stop the man who hunted them?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of Brooke Slocum and Charles Oppenneer, and the man who lured them through a classified ad. We explore how a woman escaped from his basement, called 911, and police stood on his property, yet weeks later, Brooke and Charles walked into the same danger. What pattern of behavior allowed this predator to continue his reign of terror?

Case: Brooke Slocum and Charles Oppenneer
Location: Wyoming, Michigan
Date: July 2014
Victim 1: Brooke Slocum, 18 years old, 8 months pregnant
Victim 2: Charles Oppenneer, 25 years old
Perpetrator: Brady Oestrike

- On July 16, 2014, Charles Oppenneer's headless body was found in Gezon Park, Wyoming, Michigan.
- Brooke Slocum, 8 months pregnant, posted a Craigslist ad on July 12, 2014, asking for $50 for household chores.
- Brady Oestrike, 31, responded to Brooke's ad, using the alias "Mike's Hard."
- Weeks before Brooke's disappearance, another woman escaped Brady Oestrike's basement after being chained and disoriented, and called 911.
- Police responded to Brady Oestrike's property after the previous escape but could not verify a crime had been committed, and no charges were filed.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In 2014, police found a headless body in a Michigan park, but the most disturbing piece of the puzzle wouldn't surface for another five years. A pregnant 18-year-old and her boyfriend vanished after answering a Craigslist ad, walking into a trap that a previous victim had already escaped. Why did the system fail to stop the man who hunted them?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of Brooke Slocum and Charles Oppenneer, and the man who lured them through a classified ad. We explore how a woman escaped from his basement, called 911, and police stood on his property, yet weeks later, Brooke and Charles walked into the same danger. What pattern of behavior allowed this predator to continue his reign of terror?

Case: Brooke Slocum and Charles Oppenneer
Location: Wyoming, Michigan
Date: July 2014
Victim 1: Brooke Slocum, 18 years old, 8 months pregnant
Victim 2: Charles Oppenneer, 25 years old
Perpetrator: Brady Oestrike

- On July 16, 2014, Charles Oppenneer's headless body was found in Gezon Park, Wyoming, Michigan.
- Brooke Slocum, 8 months pregnant, posted a Craigslist ad on July 12, 2014, asking for $50 for household chores.
- Brady Oestrike, 31, responded to Brooke's ad, using the alias "Mike's Hard."
- Weeks before Brooke's disappearance, another woman escaped Brady Oestrike's basement after being chained and disoriented, and called 911.
- Police responded to Brady Oestrike's property after the previous escape but could not verify a crime had been committed, and no charges were filed.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A college senior, just weeks from graduation, was found shot at least nine times near a secluded lake, thirty miles from her campus. Her last call to her mother was unremarkable, a casual chat about going out with friends. What happened in the hours between that call and the discovery of her body?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Alexandria Kostial, a vibrant student whose life was cut short by an unimaginable act of violence. We explore the details of the crime scene, the initial investigation, and the chilling questions that arise from such a brutal attack.

Case: Alexandria Madison Kostial
Date: July 20, 2019
Location: Buford's Ridge, near Sardis Lake, Mississippi
Investigator: Jared Bundren, Lafayette County Sheriff's Department
Victim Age: 21

- Alexandria Kostial was a college senior, a business and marketing major at the University of Mississippi.
- Her body was found with at least nine gunshot wounds, surrounded by eleven shell casings.
- The lead investigator stated he had never worked a homicide with a victim shot that many times.
- Ally's last known movements were reconstructed using surveillance footage, cell phone records, ride-share data, and her Apple Watch.
- She left a bar in Oxford, Mississippi, at 11:52 PM on July 19, 2019, and was dropped off at her apartment by an Uber.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A college senior, just weeks from graduation, was found shot at least nine times near a secluded lake, thirty miles from her campus. Her last call to her mother was unremarkable, a casual chat about going out with friends. What happened in the hours between that call and the discovery of her body?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Alexandria Kostial, a vibrant student whose life was cut short by an unimaginable act of violence. We explore the details of the crime scene, the initial investigation, and the chilling questions that arise from such a brutal attack.

Case: Alexandria Madison Kostial
Date: July 20, 2019
Location: Buford's Ridge, near Sardis Lake, Mississippi
Investigator: Jared Bundren, Lafayette County Sheriff's Department
Victim Age: 21

- Alexandria Kostial was a college senior, a business and marketing major at the University of Mississippi.
- Her body was found with at least nine gunshot wounds, surrounded by eleven shell casings.
- The lead investigator stated he had never worked a homicide with a victim shot that many times.
- Ally's last known movements were reconstructed using surveillance footage, cell phone records, ride-share data, and her Apple Watch.
- She left a bar in Oxford, Mississippi, at 11:52 PM on July 19, 2019, and was dropped off at her apartment by an Uber.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Eric Richins died in his bed, but not before telling friends he believed his wife was trying to kill him. Months later, as investigators quietly built a case against her, his wife published a children's book about grief. What did Eric know, and why wasn't it enough to save him?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Eric Richins, a father of three who suspected the danger and survived it once, only to die from a second attempt. We explore the evidence that led to a unanimous guilty verdict and a life sentence without parole.

Case: Eric Richins Murder
Victim: Eric Richins
Perpetrator: Kouri Richins
Location: Kamas, Utah
Date of Death: March 4, 2022
Verdict: Guilty of aggravated murder in the first degree

- Eric Richins was pronounced dead at 3:58 AM on March 4, 2022, in Kamas, Utah.
- Five weeks before his death, on Valentine's Day, Eric became violently ill and texted friends, "I think she might have poisoned me."
- Kouri Richins published a children's book about grief while under investigation for her husband's murder.
- Toxicology results showed Eric ingested a lethal amount of fentanyl on the night of March 3, 2022.
- A jury of eight people reached a unanimous guilty verdict in less than three hours.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Eric Richins died in his bed, but not before telling friends he believed his wife was trying to kill him. Months later, as investigators quietly built a case against her, his wife published a children's book about grief. What did Eric know, and why wasn't it enough to save him?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Eric Richins, a father of three who suspected the danger and survived it once, only to die from a second attempt. We explore the evidence that led to a unanimous guilty verdict and a life sentence without parole.

Case: Eric Richins Murder
Victim: Eric Richins
Perpetrator: Kouri Richins
Location: Kamas, Utah
Date of Death: March 4, 2022
Verdict: Guilty of aggravated murder in the first degree

- Eric Richins was pronounced dead at 3:58 AM on March 4, 2022, in Kamas, Utah.
- Five weeks before his death, on Valentine's Day, Eric became violently ill and texted friends, "I think she might have poisoned me."
- Kouri Richins published a children's book about grief while under investigation for her husband's murder.
- Toxicology results showed Eric ingested a lethal amount of fentanyl on the night of March 3, 2022.
- A jury of eight people reached a unanimous guilty verdict in less than three hours.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A mother sends a lighthearted text to her boyfriend, plans to pick up her children, and then vanishes without a trace. What chilling secret did her own daughter witness that would ultimately expose the truth behind her mother's disappearance?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Crystal McDowell, a woman who had overcome immense adversity only to disappear under mysterious circumstances. We explore the events leading up to her vanishing, the immediate search, and the critical piece of evidence that would unravel the mystery.

Case: Crystal McDowell Disappearance
Location: Baytown, Texas
Date: August 25, 2017
Victim: Crystal McDowell, 37 years old
Key Figure: Steve McDowell

- Crystal McDowell was last seen at 7:07 AM on August 25, 2017, driving her black Mercedes.
- She had sent a text message to her boyfriend, Paul Hargrave, at approximately the same time.
- Crystal's black Mercedes was later found unlocked with keys in the console, in water consistent with Hurricane Harvey flooding.
- Her uncle, Jeff Walters, reported her missing after she failed to appear at a family event.
- Crystal had finalized her divorce from Steve McDowell in June 2017, weeks before her disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A mother sends a lighthearted text to her boyfriend, plans to pick up her children, and then vanishes without a trace. What chilling secret did her own daughter witness that would ultimately expose the truth behind her mother's disappearance?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Crystal McDowell, a woman who had overcome immense adversity only to disappear under mysterious circumstances. We explore the events leading up to her vanishing, the immediate search, and the critical piece of evidence that would unravel the mystery.

Case: Crystal McDowell Disappearance
Location: Baytown, Texas
Date: August 25, 2017
Victim: Crystal McDowell, 37 years old
Key Figure: Steve McDowell

- Crystal McDowell was last seen at 7:07 AM on August 25, 2017, driving her black Mercedes.
- She had sent a text message to her boyfriend, Paul Hargrave, at approximately the same time.
- Crystal's black Mercedes was later found unlocked with keys in the console, in water consistent with Hurricane Harvey flooding.
- Her uncle, Jeff Walters, reported her missing after she failed to appear at a family event.
- Crystal had finalized her divorce from Steve McDowell in June 2017, weeks before her disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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At 1:10 AM, a man called 911, claiming he took too much medicine and found his wife stabbed 123 times. But what investigators discovered about him before that call would become one of North Carolina's most dissected criminal audio pieces.

In this episode, we analyze the chilling 911 call and the brutal death of Lauren Ashley Nicole Hugelmeer Phelps, a woman described as full of purpose and community. What hidden details emerged when investigators looked closer at the caller?

Case: Lauren Ashley Nicole Hugelmeer Phelps
Date: September 1, 2017
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Victim Age: 28
Weapon: Knife
Medicine: Coricidin cough and cold

- Lauren Phelps sustained 123 separate wounds: 44 to her head, 24 to her torso, 17 to her right arm, and 38 to her left arm.
- The wounds on her arms were classified as defensive injuries, indicating she was alive and fighting during the attack.
- Matthew Phelps, the caller, claimed he had taken Coricidin cough and cold, an over-the-counter product.
- Lauren's mother, Lurie, immediately asked, "Did Matt do this?" upon hearing of her daughter's death.
- Lauren's father, Dale, observed his daughter seemed nervous and agitated the last time he saw her.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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At 1:10 AM, a man called 911, claiming he took too much medicine and found his wife stabbed 123 times. But what investigators discovered about him before that call would become one of North Carolina's most dissected criminal audio pieces.

In this episode, we analyze the chilling 911 call and the brutal death of Lauren Ashley Nicole Hugelmeer Phelps, a woman described as full of purpose and community. What hidden details emerged when investigators looked closer at the caller?

Case: Lauren Ashley Nicole Hugelmeer Phelps
Date: September 1, 2017
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Victim Age: 28
Weapon: Knife
Medicine: Coricidin cough and cold

- Lauren Phelps sustained 123 separate wounds: 44 to her head, 24 to her torso, 17 to her right arm, and 38 to her left arm.
- The wounds on her arms were classified as defensive injuries, indicating she was alive and fighting during the attack.
- Matthew Phelps, the caller, claimed he had taken Coricidin cough and cold, an over-the-counter product.
- Lauren's mother, Lurie, immediately asked, "Did Matt do this?" upon hearing of her daughter's death.
- Lauren's father, Dale, observed his daughter seemed nervous and agitated the last time he saw her.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On September 2, 2015, a pediatric dentist was shot in a Dallas parking garage, just minutes after arriving home from work. What initially appeared to be a random act of violence quickly unraveled into a meticulously planned contract killing. How far can jealousy push someone to orchestrate such a precise and brutal act?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Kendra Hatcher, a case that baffled investigators and led to an international manhunt. We explore the chilling details of a conspiracy driven by obsession and the relentless pursuit of justice that spanned years and multiple trials.

Case: Kendra Hatcher Murder
Date: September 2, 2015
Location: Gables Park Seventeen, Uptown Dallas
Victim: Kendra Hatcher, 35, Pediatric Dentist
Motive: Contract killing

- A black Jeep Cherokee waited in a Dallas parking garage for 30 minutes before Kendra Hatcher arrived.
- Kendra Hatcher was shot at close range in the back of the head, still wearing her surgical scrubs.
- The murder was a contract killing, planned and paid for by a woman who had never met Kendra Hatcher.
- Camera footage showed the Jeep repositioning to face Kendra Hatcher's usual parking spot, indicating reconnaissance.
- A jury took only eighteen minutes to convict the woman who arranged the murder.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On September 2, 2015, a pediatric dentist was shot in a Dallas parking garage, just minutes after arriving home from work. What initially appeared to be a random act of violence quickly unraveled into a meticulously planned contract killing. How far can jealousy push someone to orchestrate such a precise and brutal act?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Kendra Hatcher, a case that baffled investigators and led to an international manhunt. We explore the chilling details of a conspiracy driven by obsession and the relentless pursuit of justice that spanned years and multiple trials.

Case: Kendra Hatcher Murder
Date: September 2, 2015
Location: Gables Park Seventeen, Uptown Dallas
Victim: Kendra Hatcher, 35, Pediatric Dentist
Motive: Contract killing

- A black Jeep Cherokee waited in a Dallas parking garage for 30 minutes before Kendra Hatcher arrived.
- Kendra Hatcher was shot at close range in the back of the head, still wearing her surgical scrubs.
- The murder was a contract killing, planned and paid for by a woman who had never met Kendra Hatcher.
- Camera footage showed the Jeep repositioning to face Kendra Hatcher's usual parking spot, indicating reconnaissance.
- A jury took only eighteen minutes to convict the woman who arranged the murder.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On October 24, 2019, a college student sent a Snapchat message saying she was fine, but her closest friend immediately knew the message was not from her. This was the last time anyone heard from Annayia Blanchard, a young woman whose meticulous safety habits could not protect her from a killer already free on bail for kidnapping and attempted murder. How did a system designed to protect the innocent allow a violent offender back into the community, leading to a tragedy that would change Alabama's Constitution?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance and murder of Annayia Blanchard, a case that exposed critical flaws in the legal system. We delve into the timeline of events, the initial police response, and the family's desperate search, revealing how a series of oversights led to a devastating outcome. What specific details did Annayia's family and friends notice that police initially missed, and how did these details ultimately lead to the truth?

Case: Annayia Blanchard
Date: October 23, 2019
Location: Opelika, Alabama
Victim: Annayia Blanchard, 19
Suspect: Ibrahim Yazid
Legal Outcome: Annayia's Law

- On October 24, 2019, Annayia's roommate received a Snapchat message that did not sound like Annayia.
- Annayia shared her real-time location with her roommate and locked her door with multiple locks.
- Annayia's car was found abandoned 55 miles from her last known location, with blood inside.
- Ibrahim Yazid was out on bail for kidnapping, attempted murder, and robbery at the time of Annayia's disappearance.
- Annayia's Law is now written into the Constitution of Alabama.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On October 24, 2019, a college student sent a Snapchat message saying she was fine, but her closest friend immediately knew the message was not from her. This was the last time anyone heard from Annayia Blanchard, a young woman whose meticulous safety habits could not protect her from a killer already free on bail for kidnapping and attempted murder. How did a system designed to protect the innocent allow a violent offender back into the community, leading to a tragedy that would change Alabama's Constitution?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance and murder of Annayia Blanchard, a case that exposed critical flaws in the legal system. We delve into the timeline of events, the initial police response, and the family's desperate search, revealing how a series of oversights led to a devastating outcome. What specific details did Annayia's family and friends notice that police initially missed, and how did these details ultimately lead to the truth?

Case: Annayia Blanchard
Date: October 23, 2019
Location: Opelika, Alabama
Victim: Annayia Blanchard, 19
Suspect: Ibrahim Yazid
Legal Outcome: Annayia's Law

- On October 24, 2019, Annayia's roommate received a Snapchat message that did not sound like Annayia.
- Annayia shared her real-time location with her roommate and locked her door with multiple locks.
- Annayia's car was found abandoned 55 miles from her last known location, with blood inside.
- Ibrahim Yazid was out on bail for kidnapping, attempted murder, and robbery at the time of Annayia's disappearance.
- Annayia's Law is now written into the Constitution of Alabama.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An eight-year-old girl disappeared from a D.C. homeless shelter with a janitor posing as a doctor, unnoticed by dozens of adults for weeks. How did a system designed to protect children fail so completely, allowing a child to vanish without a trace?

In this episode, we analyze the shocking disappearance of Relisha Rudd from the D.C. General Shelter in 2014. We explore the sequence of ordinary failures-from a school's delayed action to a mother's misplaced trust-that created the perfect window for a child to be taken.

Case: Relisha Rudd Disappearance
Location: D.C. General Shelter, Washington, D.C.
Date: March 1, 2014
Main Figure: Khalil Tatum
Victim: Relisha Rudd

- Relisha Rudd, eight years old, walked out of the D.C. General Shelter with Khalil Tatum, 51, a janitor.
- Tatum presented himself as a physician to Relisha's mother, Shamika Young, claiming concern for Relisha's health.
- Payne Elementary School accepted a note from a family member identifying Tatum as "Dr. Tatum" and excusing Relisha's absences.
- Relisha accumulated thirty unexcused absences by March 19, 2014, before a missing persons report was filed.
- The D.C. General Shelter housed up to five hundred children, with reports of unsanitary conditions and broken security cameras.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717454Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:21:20 +0000Creator at ObomediaEight-Year-Old Vanishes While Fifty Adults Failed to Notice An eight-year-old girl disappeared from a D.C. homeless shelter with a janitor posing as a doctor, unnoticed by dozens of adults for weeks. How did a system designed to protect children...
An eight-year-old girl disappeared from a D.C. homeless shelter with a janitor posing as a doctor, unnoticed by dozens of adults for weeks. How did a system designed to protect children fail so completely, allowing a child to vanish without a trace?

In this episode, we analyze the shocking disappearance of Relisha Rudd from the D.C. General Shelter in 2014. We explore the sequence of ordinary failures-from a school's delayed action to a mother's misplaced trust-that created the perfect window for a child to be taken.

Case: Relisha Rudd Disappearance
Location: D.C. General Shelter, Washington, D.C.
Date: March 1, 2014
Main Figure: Khalil Tatum
Victim: Relisha Rudd

- Relisha Rudd, eight years old, walked out of the D.C. General Shelter with Khalil Tatum, 51, a janitor.
- Tatum presented himself as a physician to Relisha's mother, Shamika Young, claiming concern for Relisha's health.
- Payne Elementary School accepted a note from a family member identifying Tatum as "Dr. Tatum" and excusing Relisha's absences.
- Relisha accumulated thirty unexcused absences by March 19, 2014, before a missing persons report was filed.
- The D.C. General Shelter housed up to five hundred children, with reports of unsanitary conditions and broken security cameras.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A father reported his three-year-old daughter missing, only to be accused of her murder by the state of Illinois. What evidence could have cleared him from day one, and why was it never processed?

In this episode, we analyze the case of Kevin Fox, a father charged with killing his daughter Riley after she disappeared from their home. We explore the details of the investigation, the interrogation that led to a confession, and the critical biological evidence that was deliberately ignored.

Case: Riley Fox
Date: June 6, 2004
Location: Wilmington, Illinois
Victim: Riley Fox, 3 years old
Accused: Kevin Fox

- On June 6, 2004, Kevin Fox found his three-year-old daughter Riley missing from their home in Wilmington, Illinois.
- Riley's body was discovered later that day in a creek, with duct tape over her mouth and head injuries.
- Kevin Fox was interrogated for 14 hours and confessed to the murder.
- During the autopsy, saliva was recovered from the duct tape on Riley's mouth and sent to the FBI for DNA processing.
- An official connected to the investigation instructed the FBI not to process the DNA sample on the same day Kevin Fox was arrested.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A father reported his three-year-old daughter missing, only to be accused of her murder by the state of Illinois. What evidence could have cleared him from day one, and why was it never processed?

In this episode, we analyze the case of Kevin Fox, a father charged with killing his daughter Riley after she disappeared from their home. We explore the details of the investigation, the interrogation that led to a confession, and the critical biological evidence that was deliberately ignored.

Case: Riley Fox
Date: June 6, 2004
Location: Wilmington, Illinois
Victim: Riley Fox, 3 years old
Accused: Kevin Fox

- On June 6, 2004, Kevin Fox found his three-year-old daughter Riley missing from their home in Wilmington, Illinois.
- Riley's body was discovered later that day in a creek, with duct tape over her mouth and head injuries.
- Kevin Fox was interrogated for 14 hours and confessed to the murder.
- During the autopsy, saliva was recovered from the duct tape on Riley's mouth and sent to the FBI for DNA processing.
- An official connected to the investigation instructed the FBI not to process the DNA sample on the same day Kevin Fox was arrested.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A Boston Police officer was found unresponsive on a snow-covered lawn in the early hours of a January morning. His injuries told one story, but the evidence scattered across the scene told another, and the woman accused of killing him has maintained her innocence. What really happened that night?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing case of John O'Keefe and the trial of Karen Reed. We examine the conflicting evidence, from mysterious taillight fragments to a hair sample that yielded no human DNA, and explore why the full picture has never been visible from any one angle.

Case: John O'Keefe
Accused: Karen Reed
Location: Canton, Massachusetts
Date: January 2022
Profession: Boston Police officer

- A Boston Police officer was found unresponsive on a snow-covered lawn in the early hours of a January morning in 2022.
- Fragments of what appeared to be taillight material were recovered near the scene where John O'Keefe's body was found.
- A forensic scientist recovered a strand of hair from Karen Reed's vehicle, but DNA analysis detected no human DNA.
- Investigators described marks on John O'Keefe's hands as consistent with defensive wounds.
- Karen Reed, O'Keefe's girlfriend, was accused of striking him with her vehicle and leaving him in the snow, an allegation she denies.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A Boston Police officer was found unresponsive on a snow-covered lawn in the early hours of a January morning. His injuries told one story, but the evidence scattered across the scene told another, and the woman accused of killing him has maintained her innocence. What really happened that night?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing case of John O'Keefe and the trial of Karen Reed. We examine the conflicting evidence, from mysterious taillight fragments to a hair sample that yielded no human DNA, and explore why the full picture has never been visible from any one angle.

Case: John O'Keefe
Accused: Karen Reed
Location: Canton, Massachusetts
Date: January 2022
Profession: Boston Police officer

- A Boston Police officer was found unresponsive on a snow-covered lawn in the early hours of a January morning in 2022.
- Fragments of what appeared to be taillight material were recovered near the scene where John O'Keefe's body was found.
- A forensic scientist recovered a strand of hair from Karen Reed's vehicle, but DNA analysis detected no human DNA.
- Investigators described marks on John O'Keefe's hands as consistent with defensive wounds.
- Karen Reed, O'Keefe's girlfriend, was accused of striking him with her vehicle and leaving him in the snow, an allegation she denies.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A trail of blood, each drop with a shape and direction, led investigators away from a man found stabbed sixty-three times inside Central Park. The victim, known to his attackers from a rehabilitation center, was targeted not randomly, but through a shared history. What drove two fifteen-year-olds on inline skates to commit such a brutal act?

In this episode, we analyze the forensic evidence left behind on a Central Park path, revealing how bloodstain patterns can reconstruct a crime. We explore the chilling declaration made by one of the teenagers and the desperate desire of the other to impress her. What does the unique pattern of blood drops tell us about the killers' escape?

Case: Central Park Stabbing
Location: Central Park, Seventy-Second Street path
Victim: Grown man, name not public
Attackers: Two fifteen-year-olds (a girl and a boy named Christopher)
Investigators: Barbara Butcher, Hal Sherman

- A man was found stabbed sixty-three times inside Central Park.
- The two attackers were fifteen years old and wearing inline skates.
- Forensic analysis of blood drops indicated the source was in motion and accelerating away from the scene.
- The victim and one of the attackers had a prior relationship from a rehabilitation center.
- One of the teenagers declared a need to stab someone that night.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A trail of blood, each drop with a shape and direction, led investigators away from a man found stabbed sixty-three times inside Central Park. The victim, known to his attackers from a rehabilitation center, was targeted not randomly, but through a shared history. What drove two fifteen-year-olds on inline skates to commit such a brutal act?

In this episode, we analyze the forensic evidence left behind on a Central Park path, revealing how bloodstain patterns can reconstruct a crime. We explore the chilling declaration made by one of the teenagers and the desperate desire of the other to impress her. What does the unique pattern of blood drops tell us about the killers' escape?

Case: Central Park Stabbing
Location: Central Park, Seventy-Second Street path
Victim: Grown man, name not public
Attackers: Two fifteen-year-olds (a girl and a boy named Christopher)
Investigators: Barbara Butcher, Hal Sherman

- A man was found stabbed sixty-three times inside Central Park.
- The two attackers were fifteen years old and wearing inline skates.
- Forensic analysis of blood drops indicated the source was in motion and accelerating away from the scene.
- The victim and one of the attackers had a prior relationship from a rehabilitation center.
- One of the teenagers declared a need to stab someone that night.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Suzanne Morphew rode her bicycle out of her driveway on Mother's Day and never returned, leaving behind a helmet and a husband whose timeline didn't match his truck's data. What happened in the hour before he claimed to leave, and why did her remains go undiscovered for three years?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew from Maysville, Colorado, a small town where neighbors notice everything. We delve into the conflicting accounts of her husband, Barry Morphew, and the digital evidence that challenged his story. What secrets did the data reveal about that fateful Mother's Day weekend?

Case: Suzanne Morphew Disappearance
Date: May 10, 2020
Location: Maysville, Colorado
Person: Barry Morphew (husband)
Item: Syringe cap with Barry's DNA

- Suzanne Morphew was 49 years old, a cancer survivor, and an avid mountain biker.
- Her helmet was found along a rural road, but her bicycle was never located.
- Barry Morphew claimed to leave for work at 5 AM, but his truck's data showed him leaving at 4 AM.
- Suzanne's phone showed no activity after a certain point on the Saturday before Mother's Day.
- Investigators found a syringe cap with Barry's DNA in an empty dryer at the Morphew home.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717449Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:21:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Cyclist, The Husband, and The Hour That Vanished Suzanne Morphew rode her bicycle out of her driveway on Mother's Day and never returned, leaving behind a helmet and a husband whose timeline didn't match his truck's data. What happened in the...
Suzanne Morphew rode her bicycle out of her driveway on Mother's Day and never returned, leaving behind a helmet and a husband whose timeline didn't match his truck's data. What happened in the hour before he claimed to leave, and why did her remains go undiscovered for three years?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew from Maysville, Colorado, a small town where neighbors notice everything. We delve into the conflicting accounts of her husband, Barry Morphew, and the digital evidence that challenged his story. What secrets did the data reveal about that fateful Mother's Day weekend?

Case: Suzanne Morphew Disappearance
Date: May 10, 2020
Location: Maysville, Colorado
Person: Barry Morphew (husband)
Item: Syringe cap with Barry's DNA

- Suzanne Morphew was 49 years old, a cancer survivor, and an avid mountain biker.
- Her helmet was found along a rural road, but her bicycle was never located.
- Barry Morphew claimed to leave for work at 5 AM, but his truck's data showed him leaving at 4 AM.
- Suzanne's phone showed no activity after a certain point on the Saturday before Mother's Day.
- Investigators found a syringe cap with Barry's DNA in an empty dryer at the Morphew home.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A boy arrived home from school to find his front door locked and the back door wide open, his mother nowhere to be found. She was last seen in the yard less than an hour before, in a quiet neighborhood where such an event should have drawn attention. What happened in those fifty minutes, and why did the doors tell two different stories?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing disappearance of a woman from her home in broad daylight, leaving behind a locked front door and an open back door. We explore the narrow timeline of her vanishing act and the critical clues that suggest a controlled, swift abduction. What does the absence of a struggle reveal about the perpetrator's methods?

Case: Disappearance
Time: 50 minutes
Location: Residential neighborhood
Evidence: Locked front door, open back door
Outcome: Missing for three years

- A boy arrived home at 3:20 PM to find his mother gone.
- The last known contact left her home between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM.
- A neighbor saw her working in the yard after the visitor left.
- The entire timeline of her disappearance was less than an hour, possibly 50 minutes.
- No evidence of a struggle was visible inside the home.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717448Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0000Creator at ObomediaSon Steps Off Bus and His Mother Has Vanished A boy arrived home from school to find his front door locked and the back door wide open, his mother nowhere to be found. She was last seen in the yard less than an hour before, in a quiet neighborhood...
A boy arrived home from school to find his front door locked and the back door wide open, his mother nowhere to be found. She was last seen in the yard less than an hour before, in a quiet neighborhood where such an event should have drawn attention. What happened in those fifty minutes, and why did the doors tell two different stories?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing disappearance of a woman from her home in broad daylight, leaving behind a locked front door and an open back door. We explore the narrow timeline of her vanishing act and the critical clues that suggest a controlled, swift abduction. What does the absence of a struggle reveal about the perpetrator's methods?

Case: Disappearance
Time: 50 minutes
Location: Residential neighborhood
Evidence: Locked front door, open back door
Outcome: Missing for three years

- A boy arrived home at 3:20 PM to find his mother gone.
- The last known contact left her home between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM.
- A neighbor saw her working in the yard after the visitor left.
- The entire timeline of her disappearance was less than an hour, possibly 50 minutes.
- No evidence of a struggle was visible inside the home.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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At 1:30 AM, a man called a family in South Carolina, claiming their daughter was safe after an arrest. But Dana Chisum was already dead, and the caller, impersonating a detective, may have been her killer. Why would someone go to such lengths to delay the discovery of a murder?

In this episode, we analyze the calculated deception surrounding the 1995 homicide of Dana Chisum, a 25-year-old woman with a promising future. We explore the chilling details of a phone call designed to buy a killer precious time and the enduring mystery of the "Jack of Diamonds."

Key Data:
Victim: Dana Chisum
Date of Death: February 27, 1995
Location: Washington DC
Family Residence: Rock Hill, South Carolina
Employer: Hudson Institute

- On February 27, 1995, at 1:30 AM, a man called Dana Chisum's parents, identifying himself as Detective Lewis Douglas of the Metropolitan Police Department.
- The caller provided a real Metropolitan Police Department phone number, claiming Dana had been arrested at the Hotel Omni on prostitution charges.
- Dana Chisum was 25 years old and worked as a secretary at the Hudson Institute, a political think tank.
- Her landlord and his son, who lived on the same premises, reported hearing nothing unusual the night of her death.
- A neighbor observed an unfamiliar car parked near Dana's property that night, but no useful description was recovered.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717447Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:20:56 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Caller Knew Her Name: Unsolved DC Homicide At 1:30 AM, a man called a family in South Carolina, claiming their daughter was safe after an arrest. But Dana Chisum was already dead, and the caller, impersonating a detective, may have been her...
At 1:30 AM, a man called a family in South Carolina, claiming their daughter was safe after an arrest. But Dana Chisum was already dead, and the caller, impersonating a detective, may have been her killer. Why would someone go to such lengths to delay the discovery of a murder?

In this episode, we analyze the calculated deception surrounding the 1995 homicide of Dana Chisum, a 25-year-old woman with a promising future. We explore the chilling details of a phone call designed to buy a killer precious time and the enduring mystery of the "Jack of Diamonds."

Key Data:
Victim: Dana Chisum
Date of Death: February 27, 1995
Location: Washington DC
Family Residence: Rock Hill, South Carolina
Employer: Hudson Institute

- On February 27, 1995, at 1:30 AM, a man called Dana Chisum's parents, identifying himself as Detective Lewis Douglas of the Metropolitan Police Department.
- The caller provided a real Metropolitan Police Department phone number, claiming Dana had been arrested at the Hotel Omni on prostitution charges.
- Dana Chisum was 25 years old and worked as a secretary at the Hudson Institute, a political think tank.
- Her landlord and his son, who lived on the same premises, reported hearing nothing unusual the night of her death.
- A neighbor observed an unfamiliar car parked near Dana's property that night, but no useful description was recovered.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Four young employees finished their closing shift at a Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana. Forty-eight hours later, their bodies were found in a wooded area, each killed in a different way. What happened in the two hours between closing time and their disappearance through a back door?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling case of four Burger Chef employees who vanished from their workplace in 1978 and were later found dead. We explore the details of their disappearance, the initial assumptions of the investigation, and the critical question of what occurred in the time between their last known moments and their tragic discovery.

Case: Burger Chef Murders
Location: Speedway, Indiana; Johnson County
Date: Friday, November 3, 1978
Victims: Ruth Shelton, Jane Frese, Mark Flemmens, Danny Davis
Witness: Alan Pruitt

- Four employees disappeared from a Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana, in 1978.
- Their bodies were found approximately forty-eight hours later in a wooded area in Johnson County, roughly forty minutes from the restaurant.
- Each of the four victims had been killed in a different way.
- The cash register had been emptied, leading to an initial assumption of robbery.
- No one has ever been charged in the more than forty years since the murders.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Four young employees finished their closing shift at a Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana. Forty-eight hours later, their bodies were found in a wooded area, each killed in a different way. What happened in the two hours between closing time and their disappearance through a back door?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling case of four Burger Chef employees who vanished from their workplace in 1978 and were later found dead. We explore the details of their disappearance, the initial assumptions of the investigation, and the critical question of what occurred in the time between their last known moments and their tragic discovery.

Case: Burger Chef Murders
Location: Speedway, Indiana; Johnson County
Date: Friday, November 3, 1978
Victims: Ruth Shelton, Jane Frese, Mark Flemmens, Danny Davis
Witness: Alan Pruitt

- Four employees disappeared from a Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana, in 1978.
- Their bodies were found approximately forty-eight hours later in a wooded area in Johnson County, roughly forty minutes from the restaurant.
- Each of the four victims had been killed in a different way.
- The cash register had been emptied, leading to an initial assumption of robbery.
- No one has ever been charged in the more than forty years since the murders.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young law student was brutally murdered, and the district attorney made an unprecedented move: he hired a medium to select the jury. What did Allison DuBois see in the legal questionnaires that no one else could, and how did her unconventional choices lead to a verdict that shocked everyone?

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary case where a renowned medium, Allison DuBois, was brought in to select a jury for a horrific murder trial in Arizona. We delve into her unique method of perceiving trauma's "residue" and how her selections, particularly of women who opposed the death penalty, challenged the very foundations of the legal system.

Case: Murder of a law student
Location: Arizona
Year: Around 2001
Key Figure: Allison DuBois, medium and profiler
Legal Role: Jury selection consultant

- Allison DuBois spent twenty-five years developing a sensitivity to trauma's residue.
- The victim was a law student at Arizona State University.
- DuBois specifically sought women who had been victimized, believing their empathy would be visceral.
- The women DuBois selected for the jury had stated under oath they were opposed to the death penalty.
- The lead prosecutor was described by DuBois as the best trial attorney she had ever watched.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young law student was brutally murdered, and the district attorney made an unprecedented move: he hired a medium to select the jury. What did Allison DuBois see in the legal questionnaires that no one else could, and how did her unconventional choices lead to a verdict that shocked everyone?

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary case where a renowned medium, Allison DuBois, was brought in to select a jury for a horrific murder trial in Arizona. We delve into her unique method of perceiving trauma's "residue" and how her selections, particularly of women who opposed the death penalty, challenged the very foundations of the legal system.

Case: Murder of a law student
Location: Arizona
Year: Around 2001
Key Figure: Allison DuBois, medium and profiler
Legal Role: Jury selection consultant

- Allison DuBois spent twenty-five years developing a sensitivity to trauma's residue.
- The victim was a law student at Arizona State University.
- DuBois specifically sought women who had been victimized, believing their empathy would be visceral.
- The women DuBois selected for the jury had stated under oath they were opposed to the death penalty.
- The lead prosecutor was described by DuBois as the best trial attorney she had ever watched.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young man left his home, heading toward Broadway, and was never reported arriving anywhere. Years later, he was found dead in someone's attic with stab wounds, yet no one has been arrested. How does a young man walk out his front door and end up dead in someone else's attic without a single arrest?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling case of Jaylen Griffin, a young man from Buffalo, New York, whose disappearance led to a year and a half of community tips and official inaction. We explore the gap between what the community knew and what the official investigation acted on, and the role of a community activist in the search for answers.

Case: Jaylen Griffin
Location: Buffalo, New York
Cause of Death: Stab wounds
Organization: Barry the Violence (BTV Buffalo)
Activist: Karima Morris

- Jaylen Griffin was found dead in an attic, years after walking out of his home.
- His family spent a year and a half receiving tips about his disappearance.
- Karima Morris's organization, BTV Buffalo, had reunited 200 families in the Buffalo area.
- A specific tip described a person, a vehicle, a direction of travel, and a destination, but did not lead to an arrest.
- As of the recording, Jaylen's sister had not received an official copy of his autopsy report.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young man left his home, heading toward Broadway, and was never reported arriving anywhere. Years later, he was found dead in someone's attic with stab wounds, yet no one has been arrested. How does a young man walk out his front door and end up dead in someone else's attic without a single arrest?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling case of Jaylen Griffin, a young man from Buffalo, New York, whose disappearance led to a year and a half of community tips and official inaction. We explore the gap between what the community knew and what the official investigation acted on, and the role of a community activist in the search for answers.

Case: Jaylen Griffin
Location: Buffalo, New York
Cause of Death: Stab wounds
Organization: Barry the Violence (BTV Buffalo)
Activist: Karima Morris

- Jaylen Griffin was found dead in an attic, years after walking out of his home.
- His family spent a year and a half receiving tips about his disappearance.
- Karima Morris's organization, BTV Buffalo, had reunited 200 families in the Buffalo area.
- A specific tip described a person, a vehicle, a direction of travel, and a destination, but did not lead to an arrest.
- As of the recording, Jaylen's sister had not received an official copy of his autopsy report.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A child disappears in Arizona, and no emergency alert interrupts the radio or flashes on digital billboards. This wasn't due to a lack of concern, but because the system simply didn't exist there yet, a gap that had a name: Mel Biggs. What happened to Mel Biggs, and why was there no alert?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Mel Biggs and the critical absence of an Amber Alert system in Arizona at the time. We explore the origins of the Amber Alert, its limited presence in the United States, and the relentless campaign led by Mel's mother, Tracy Biggs, to bring this vital intervention to Arizona. What does it cost to fight a system that prioritizes self-protection over a child's safety?

Case: Mel Biggs Disappearance
Location: Arizona
Key Figure: Tracy Biggs
System: Amber Alert
Origin: Amber Hagerman's murder

- The majority of children abducted by strangers who are eventually killed are murdered within seven hours of the abduction.
- Most abducted children are killed within three hours, making the critical window for an alert extremely short.
- At the time Tracy Biggs began her campaign, the Amber Alert existed in only two places in the United States: Dallas-Fort Worth and San Diego.
- Clear Channel, a major broadcasting company in Arizona, declined to participate in an alert system due to fears of legal liability from false reports.
- Tracy Biggs, Mel's mother, led a campaign to bring the Amber Alert system to Arizona, where it did not yet exist.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A child disappears in Arizona, and no emergency alert interrupts the radio or flashes on digital billboards. This wasn't due to a lack of concern, but because the system simply didn't exist there yet, a gap that had a name: Mel Biggs. What happened to Mel Biggs, and why was there no alert?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Mel Biggs and the critical absence of an Amber Alert system in Arizona at the time. We explore the origins of the Amber Alert, its limited presence in the United States, and the relentless campaign led by Mel's mother, Tracy Biggs, to bring this vital intervention to Arizona. What does it cost to fight a system that prioritizes self-protection over a child's safety?

Case: Mel Biggs Disappearance
Location: Arizona
Key Figure: Tracy Biggs
System: Amber Alert
Origin: Amber Hagerman's murder

- The majority of children abducted by strangers who are eventually killed are murdered within seven hours of the abduction.
- Most abducted children are killed within three hours, making the critical window for an alert extremely short.
- At the time Tracy Biggs began her campaign, the Amber Alert existed in only two places in the United States: Dallas-Fort Worth and San Diego.
- Clear Channel, a major broadcasting company in Arizona, declined to participate in an alert system due to fears of legal liability from false reports.
- Tracy Biggs, Mel's mother, led a campaign to bring the Amber Alert system to Arizona, where it did not yet exist.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In 1978, a charming man appeared on a popular television dating show, winning the heart of the contestant and the cheers of the audience. What no one knew was that this man was a serial killer who had already taken lives and would kill again. How did Rodney Alcala operate for over a decade in plain sight, even appearing on national television?

In this episode, we analyze the case of Rodney Alcala, a predator who leveraged charm and the structural blind spots of the 1970s to evade capture. We explore how a man who looked like "bachelor number one" was able to move through society undetected, and why the systems designed to stop him failed for so long.

Case: Rodney Alcala
Period: 1970s
Event: Appearance on The Dating Game
Profession: Photographer
Education: School of Visual Arts in New York

- Rodney Alcala appeared on The Dating Game in 1978.
- He was described as attentive, creative, and disarmingly normal by those who encountered him.
- The 1970s lacked a centralized database for law enforcement reports across state lines.
- Alcala used his profession as a photographer to approach strangers and gain their trust.
- He understood that the most effective camouflage was belonging, not hiding.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717440Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:20:37 +0000Creator at ObomediaSerial Killer Wins a Dating Show While Hunting His Victims In 1978, a charming man appeared on a popular television dating show, winning the heart of the contestant and the cheers of the audience. What no one knew was that this man was a serial...
In 1978, a charming man appeared on a popular television dating show, winning the heart of the contestant and the cheers of the audience. What no one knew was that this man was a serial killer who had already taken lives and would kill again. How did Rodney Alcala operate for over a decade in plain sight, even appearing on national television?

In this episode, we analyze the case of Rodney Alcala, a predator who leveraged charm and the structural blind spots of the 1970s to evade capture. We explore how a man who looked like "bachelor number one" was able to move through society undetected, and why the systems designed to stop him failed for so long.

Case: Rodney Alcala
Period: 1970s
Event: Appearance on The Dating Game
Profession: Photographer
Education: School of Visual Arts in New York

- Rodney Alcala appeared on The Dating Game in 1978.
- He was described as attentive, creative, and disarmingly normal by those who encountered him.
- The 1970s lacked a centralized database for law enforcement reports across state lines.
- Alcala used his profession as a photographer to approach strangers and gain their trust.
- He understood that the most effective camouflage was belonging, not hiding.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On December 26, 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in her Boulder, Colorado home, after her mother discovered a ransom note demanding $118,000. Despite the early recovery of unidentified male DNA from JonBenét's clothing, police focused almost entirely on the family, leaving crucial evidence largely ignored for years. Why did investigators miss this vital clue, and what impact did it have on the case?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic death of JonBenét Ramsey, the initial investigative failures, and the persistent questions surrounding the case nearly three decades later. We explore the family's background, the events of Christmas night, and the critical decisions made by police that may have compromised the crime scene. How did a precise ransom demand and the presence of unidentified DNA lead to such a prolonged and unresolved investigation?

Key Data:
Victim: JonBenét Patricia Ramsey
Date of Death: December 26, 1996
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Ransom Demand: $118,000
Father: John Ramsey
Mother: Patsy Ramsey

- Unidentified male DNA was recovered from JonBenét's clothing by January 1997.
- The DNA did not match her father, brother, or any family member.
- The ransom note demanded $118,000, precisely matching John Ramsey's bonus that year.
- Police were called at 5:52 AM, despite the note's warning not to contact authorities.
- JonBenét was found in the basement, partially covered with a white blanket, with evidence of strangulation and a blow to the head.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On December 26, 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in her Boulder, Colorado home, after her mother discovered a ransom note demanding $118,000. Despite the early recovery of unidentified male DNA from JonBenét's clothing, police focused almost entirely on the family, leaving crucial evidence largely ignored for years. Why did investigators miss this vital clue, and what impact did it have on the case?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic death of JonBenét Ramsey, the initial investigative failures, and the persistent questions surrounding the case nearly three decades later. We explore the family's background, the events of Christmas night, and the critical decisions made by police that may have compromised the crime scene. How did a precise ransom demand and the presence of unidentified DNA lead to such a prolonged and unresolved investigation?

Key Data:
Victim: JonBenét Patricia Ramsey
Date of Death: December 26, 1996
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Ransom Demand: $118,000
Father: John Ramsey
Mother: Patsy Ramsey

- Unidentified male DNA was recovered from JonBenét's clothing by January 1997.
- The DNA did not match her father, brother, or any family member.
- The ransom note demanded $118,000, precisely matching John Ramsey's bonus that year.
- Police were called at 5:52 AM, despite the note's warning not to contact authorities.
- JonBenét was found in the basement, partially covered with a white blanket, with evidence of strangulation and a blow to the head.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On December 26, 1996, a mother called 911 to report her six-year-old daughter, JonBenét, missing and a ransom note found. By the end of that day, JonBenét's body was discovered not in a stranger's hideout, but in the basement of her own home. How could a child vanish from her bed only to be found within her family's house?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of JonBenét Ramsey, exploring the contradictory evidence and unanswered questions that have plagued investigators for nearly three decades. We examine the details of the three-page ransom note and the suspicious circumstances surrounding its discovery.

Case: JonBenét Ramsey
Date: December 26, 1996
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Victim: JonBenét Patricia Ramsey, 6 years old
Key Figure: Patsy Ramsey, mother

- JonBenét's body was found in the basement of her family's home on Fifteenth Street.
- A three-page handwritten ransom note demanded exactly $118,000.
- The note warned Patsy not to call the police, but she had already made the 911 call.
- John Ramsey, JonBenét's father, had received a bonus of approximately $118,000 from his company that same year.
- Officer French arrived at the Ramsey home three minutes after the 911 call, finding multiple family friends already present, potentially compromising the scene.

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On December 26, 1996, a mother called 911 to report her six-year-old daughter, JonBenét, missing and a ransom note found. By the end of that day, JonBenét's body was discovered not in a stranger's hideout, but in the basement of her own home. How could a child vanish from her bed only to be found within her family's house?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of JonBenét Ramsey, exploring the contradictory evidence and unanswered questions that have plagued investigators for nearly three decades. We examine the details of the three-page ransom note and the suspicious circumstances surrounding its discovery.

Case: JonBenét Ramsey
Date: December 26, 1996
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Victim: JonBenét Patricia Ramsey, 6 years old
Key Figure: Patsy Ramsey, mother

- JonBenét's body was found in the basement of her family's home on Fifteenth Street.
- A three-page handwritten ransom note demanded exactly $118,000.
- The note warned Patsy not to call the police, but she had already made the 911 call.
- John Ramsey, JonBenét's father, had received a bonus of approximately $118,000 from his company that same year.
- Officer French arrived at the Ramsey home three minutes after the 911 call, finding multiple family friends already present, potentially compromising the scene.

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A seven-year-old girl wakes up alone, her mother gone, and instinctively knows she's moving in with her aunt. What could make a child understand a tragedy before the adults even grasp it?

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Elizabeth Alman-Pooka, a woman with a concrete plan to leave an abusive relationship, who vanished one day after submitting a rental application. We examine the unsettling details that immediately raised red flags for investigators, and how a child's innocent statement hinted at a darker truth.

Missing Person: Elizabeth Alman-Pooka
Location: East Haven, Connecticut
Date of Disappearance: July 1, 2020
Suspect: Jonathan Jera-Akupa
Witness: Astrid (Elizabeth's daughter)

- On July 1, 2020, seven-year-old Astrid woke up alone in her East Haven, Connecticut apartment.
- Elizabeth Alman-Pooka, in her early thirties, had been with Jonathan Jera-Akupa for over a decade.
- Elizabeth submitted a rental application on June 29, 2020, one day before she disappeared.
- Elizabeth's sister, Janeth Alman, last spoke to Elizabeth on June 30, 2020, via Instagram.
- Jonathan Jera-Akupa reported Elizabeth missing on the morning of July 1, 2020.
- Surveillance footage placed Elizabeth's Lexus moving overnight from June 30 to July 1.
- The Lexus was found parked at the home of Jonathan's cousin, Carlos, approximately one mile from Elizabeth's apartment.
- Jonathan appeared at Carlos's property when investigators were examining the Lexus.

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A seven-year-old girl wakes up alone, her mother gone, and instinctively knows she's moving in with her aunt. What could make a child understand a tragedy before the adults even grasp it?

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Elizabeth Alman-Pooka, a woman with a concrete plan to leave an abusive relationship, who vanished one day after submitting a rental application. We examine the unsettling details that immediately raised red flags for investigators, and how a child's innocent statement hinted at a darker truth.

Missing Person: Elizabeth Alman-Pooka
Location: East Haven, Connecticut
Date of Disappearance: July 1, 2020
Suspect: Jonathan Jera-Akupa
Witness: Astrid (Elizabeth's daughter)

- On July 1, 2020, seven-year-old Astrid woke up alone in her East Haven, Connecticut apartment.
- Elizabeth Alman-Pooka, in her early thirties, had been with Jonathan Jera-Akupa for over a decade.
- Elizabeth submitted a rental application on June 29, 2020, one day before she disappeared.
- Elizabeth's sister, Janeth Alman, last spoke to Elizabeth on June 30, 2020, via Instagram.
- Jonathan Jera-Akupa reported Elizabeth missing on the morning of July 1, 2020.
- Surveillance footage placed Elizabeth's Lexus moving overnight from June 30 to July 1.
- The Lexus was found parked at the home of Jonathan's cousin, Carlos, approximately one mile from Elizabeth's apartment.
- Jonathan appeared at Carlos's property when investigators were examining the Lexus.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Imagine being kidnapped, only to be told you weren't the intended target. Then, the police accuse you and your partner of faking the entire ordeal. What really happened in Vallejo, California, that night?

In this episode, we analyze the sophisticated kidnapping of Denise and Aaron Quinn in 2015, and the subsequent investigation that wrongly targeted the victims. How did a precisely engineered crime lead to a complete failure of justice, and what conflict of interest shaped the outcome?

Case: Kidnapping of Denise and Aaron Quinn
Location: Vallejo, California
Date: March 2015
Victim: Denise (doctoral candidate in physical therapy)
Co-victim: Aaron Quinn (doctor of physical therapy)

- Denise and Aaron were separated, one bound and placed in a car trunk.
- The perpetrators used swim goggles with blacked-out lenses and pre-recorded instructions via headphones.
- Denise was told directly by the lead perpetrator that she was not the intended target, stating "This wasn't meant for you."
- The original target was Aaron's former partner, who worked at the same hospital and was connected to the lead FBI agent.
- The investigation chose its direction, focusing on Aaron Quinn, before the conflict of interest became clear.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Imagine being kidnapped, only to be told you weren't the intended target. Then, the police accuse you and your partner of faking the entire ordeal. What really happened in Vallejo, California, that night?

In this episode, we analyze the sophisticated kidnapping of Denise and Aaron Quinn in 2015, and the subsequent investigation that wrongly targeted the victims. How did a precisely engineered crime lead to a complete failure of justice, and what conflict of interest shaped the outcome?

Case: Kidnapping of Denise and Aaron Quinn
Location: Vallejo, California
Date: March 2015
Victim: Denise (doctoral candidate in physical therapy)
Co-victim: Aaron Quinn (doctor of physical therapy)

- Denise and Aaron were separated, one bound and placed in a car trunk.
- The perpetrators used swim goggles with blacked-out lenses and pre-recorded instructions via headphones.
- Denise was told directly by the lead perpetrator that she was not the intended target, stating "This wasn't meant for you."
- The original target was Aaron's former partner, who worked at the same hospital and was connected to the lead FBI agent.
- The investigation chose its direction, focusing on Aaron Quinn, before the conflict of interest became clear.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A fisherman found a woman's body in a Louisiana canal, and her death was not classified as a homicide. Four years later, seven more women from the same small town were found dead. Did the initial decision to look away give a killer permission to continue?

In this episode, we analyze the disturbing series of deaths of eight women in and around Jennings, Louisiana, between 2005 and 2009. We explore the initial official response to the first death and how it set a precedent for a community already grappling with vulnerability. Why did authorities fail to connect these cases sooner?

Case: The Jennings Eight
Location: Jennings, Louisiana
First Discovery: May 20, 2005
Total Victims: Eight women
Key Detail: First death not classified as homicide

- On May 20, 2005, Jerry Jackson found Loretta Chasson's body in a Louisiana canal; she was 28 years old.
- Loretta Chasson's death was officially listed as indeterminate, despite blood noted beneath her scalp.
- Ernestine Patterson, 30, was found weeks later with cuts on her throat and defensive wounds, and her death was classified as a homicide.
- Between May 2005 and summer 2009, eight women were found dead in and around Jennings, all connected to drug use and sex work.
- A witness named Jamie reported finding Whitney Duah's body, but his account of seeing her from half a mile away was physically impossible.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A fisherman found a woman's body in a Louisiana canal, and her death was not classified as a homicide. Four years later, seven more women from the same small town were found dead. Did the initial decision to look away give a killer permission to continue?

In this episode, we analyze the disturbing series of deaths of eight women in and around Jennings, Louisiana, between 2005 and 2009. We explore the initial official response to the first death and how it set a precedent for a community already grappling with vulnerability. Why did authorities fail to connect these cases sooner?

Case: The Jennings Eight
Location: Jennings, Louisiana
First Discovery: May 20, 2005
Total Victims: Eight women
Key Detail: First death not classified as homicide

- On May 20, 2005, Jerry Jackson found Loretta Chasson's body in a Louisiana canal; she was 28 years old.
- Loretta Chasson's death was officially listed as indeterminate, despite blood noted beneath her scalp.
- Ernestine Patterson, 30, was found weeks later with cuts on her throat and defensive wounds, and her death was classified as a homicide.
- Between May 2005 and summer 2009, eight women were found dead in and around Jennings, all connected to drug use and sex work.
- A witness named Jamie reported finding Whitney Duah's body, but his account of seeing her from half a mile away was physically impossible.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On September 30, 1979, a pregnant woman was brutally beaten, her brain exposed, while her husband was gone for just twenty minutes. This brief window of time would imprison an innocent man for years and allow a serial killer to remain free.

In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of Diana Green, a woman two weeks past her due date, found in a pool of blood with a 10% chance of survival. We explore the initial investigation that focused on her husband, the overlooked details, and the decades-long search for the true perpetrator.

Case: Diana Green Attack
Date: September 30, 1979
Victim: Diana Green, approximately 20 years old, pregnant with Shantal Marie
Husband: Kevin Green, 21 years old
Location: The Greens Apartment, Tustin, California
Witness: Judy, neighbor

- Diana Green was found naked in bed, unresponsive, with a fractured skull and visible brain.
- Paramedics gave Diana a 10% chance of survival; the baby was not delivered.
- Kevin Green stated he was gone for approximately 20 minutes to get a hamburger from Jack In The Box.
- Police records showed prior domestic disturbance calls at The Greens Apartment involving Kevin and Diana.
- Semen collected from the scene was typed as O negative.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On September 30, 1979, a pregnant woman was brutally beaten, her brain exposed, while her husband was gone for just twenty minutes. This brief window of time would imprison an innocent man for years and allow a serial killer to remain free.

In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of Diana Green, a woman two weeks past her due date, found in a pool of blood with a 10% chance of survival. We explore the initial investigation that focused on her husband, the overlooked details, and the decades-long search for the true perpetrator.

Case: Diana Green Attack
Date: September 30, 1979
Victim: Diana Green, approximately 20 years old, pregnant with Shantal Marie
Husband: Kevin Green, 21 years old
Location: The Greens Apartment, Tustin, California
Witness: Judy, neighbor

- Diana Green was found naked in bed, unresponsive, with a fractured skull and visible brain.
- Paramedics gave Diana a 10% chance of survival; the baby was not delivered.
- Kevin Green stated he was gone for approximately 20 minutes to get a hamburger from Jack In The Box.
- Police records showed prior domestic disturbance calls at The Greens Apartment involving Kevin and Diana.
- Semen collected from the scene was typed as O negative.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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An Italian court declared Amanda Knox innocent of murder, yet convicted her of a crime that implies her presence at her friend's killing. After eighteen years of trials, appeals, and reversals, the final verdict on a slander charge places Knox at the scene of a homicide she was officially cleared of committing. How can a legal system simultaneously find someone innocent of murder and present at the murder itself?

In this episode, we delve into the complex legal journey of Amanda Knox, from her initial interrogation in Perugia, Italy, to the Italian Supreme Court's final ruling. We explore the document Knox wrote to recant her confession, which ultimately became the instrument of her condemnation, and examine the two young women whose lives intersected in a tragic event that consumed nearly two decades of international attention.

Case: Amanda Knox
Location: Perugia, Italy
Victim: Meredith
Convicted Murderer: Rudy Guede
Charge: Slander
Outcome: Conviction for slander, legally placing Knox at the murder scene

- Amanda Knox was a 20-year-old American student living in Perugia, Italy, sharing a flat with Meredith.
- Meredith, a 21-year-old British student, was sexually assaulted and stabbed to death.
- Rudy Guede's DNA was found at the scene, and he was convicted of Meredith's murder.
- Knox's interrogation, where she named Patrick Lumumba, was later declared illegal by an Italian judge due to lack of legal counsel and recording.
- The Italian Supreme Court's final ruling on the slander charge determined Knox had direct knowledge of what happened to Meredith, implying her presence at the murder.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An Italian court declared Amanda Knox innocent of murder, yet convicted her of a crime that implies her presence at her friend's killing. After eighteen years of trials, appeals, and reversals, the final verdict on a slander charge places Knox at the scene of a homicide she was officially cleared of committing. How can a legal system simultaneously find someone innocent of murder and present at the murder itself?

In this episode, we delve into the complex legal journey of Amanda Knox, from her initial interrogation in Perugia, Italy, to the Italian Supreme Court's final ruling. We explore the document Knox wrote to recant her confession, which ultimately became the instrument of her condemnation, and examine the two young women whose lives intersected in a tragic event that consumed nearly two decades of international attention.

Case: Amanda Knox
Location: Perugia, Italy
Victim: Meredith
Convicted Murderer: Rudy Guede
Charge: Slander
Outcome: Conviction for slander, legally placing Knox at the murder scene

- Amanda Knox was a 20-year-old American student living in Perugia, Italy, sharing a flat with Meredith.
- Meredith, a 21-year-old British student, was sexually assaulted and stabbed to death.
- Rudy Guede's DNA was found at the scene, and he was convicted of Meredith's murder.
- Knox's interrogation, where she named Patrick Lumumba, was later declared illegal by an Italian judge due to lack of legal counsel and recording.
- The Italian Supreme Court's final ruling on the slander charge determined Knox had direct knowledge of what happened to Meredith, implying her presence at the murder.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On a quiet Friday morning in Tomball, Texas, a woman was shot four times at her front door, just four minutes after her husband left for work. Six years later, no one has been arrested or charged in the death of Liz Barza, a young woman who loved Harry Potter and was planning a Disney World trip. Was the precise timing of the shooter's arrival an extraordinary coincidence, or the key to the entire case?

In this episode, we delve into the life of Liz Barza, her meticulous nature, and the puzzling details surrounding her murder. We explore the "almost surgical" timing of the attack and the critical question of how the shooter knew Liz would be home and alone.

Case: Liz Barza Murder
Date: January 25, 2019
Location: Tomball, Texas
Victim: Liz Barza
Investigators: Harris County Sheriff's Office
Key Detail: Shooter arrived four minutes after husband left

- Liz Barza was shot four times at close range.
- The garage sale Liz was preparing for had no online listing; only family and coworkers knew about it.
- A vehicle matching the shooter's truck was seen near the neighborhood nearly five hours before the shooting.
- Liz's husband's departure was captured on a Nest doorbell camera at 6:44 AM.
- The shooter's truck appeared at approximately 6:48 AM, four minutes later.

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On a quiet Friday morning in Tomball, Texas, a woman was shot four times at her front door, just four minutes after her husband left for work. Six years later, no one has been arrested or charged in the death of Liz Barza, a young woman who loved Harry Potter and was planning a Disney World trip. Was the precise timing of the shooter's arrival an extraordinary coincidence, or the key to the entire case?

In this episode, we delve into the life of Liz Barza, her meticulous nature, and the puzzling details surrounding her murder. We explore the "almost surgical" timing of the attack and the critical question of how the shooter knew Liz would be home and alone.

Case: Liz Barza Murder
Date: January 25, 2019
Location: Tomball, Texas
Victim: Liz Barza
Investigators: Harris County Sheriff's Office
Key Detail: Shooter arrived four minutes after husband left

- Liz Barza was shot four times at close range.
- The garage sale Liz was preparing for had no online listing; only family and coworkers knew about it.
- A vehicle matching the shooter's truck was seen near the neighborhood nearly five hours before the shooting.
- Liz's husband's departure was captured on a Nest doorbell camera at 6:44 AM.
- The shooter's truck appeared at approximately 6:48 AM, four minutes later.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On Christmas Eve, 1978, a dedicated runner disappeared on a remote Oregon trail, leaving behind only two sets of footprints and drag marks in the snow. Despite a massive search, her body was never recovered, and the chilling details of the scene were left undocumented by investigators. What happened to Kay Turner in the quiet, unforgiving wilderness?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing disappearance of Kay Turner, a woman whose consistent routine was shattered on a holiday morning. We explore the critical five-hour delay in reporting her missing, the abandoned evidence at the scene, and the unsettling pattern of other unidentified remains found along the same isolated highway corridor.

Case: Kay Turner Disappearance
Date: December 24, 1978
Location: Camp Sherman, Oregon
Key Evidence: Two sets of footprints, drag marks
Unidentified Remains: Two skulls found near Highway 20 in 1976 and 1978

- Kay Turner, 35, went for a run on December 24, 1978, and was never seen again.
- Her husband, NL Turner, reported her missing at 1:30 PM, over five hours after she left.
- Searchers found two sets of frozen footprints-one matching Kay's Nikes, the other larger-and drag marks on December 26.
- The deputy at the scene did not generate a documented follow-up for the critical evidence.
- Two other unidentified female skulls were found near Highway 20 in 1976 and 1978, prior to Kay's disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On Christmas Eve, 1978, a dedicated runner disappeared on a remote Oregon trail, leaving behind only two sets of footprints and drag marks in the snow. Despite a massive search, her body was never recovered, and the chilling details of the scene were left undocumented by investigators. What happened to Kay Turner in the quiet, unforgiving wilderness?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing disappearance of Kay Turner, a woman whose consistent routine was shattered on a holiday morning. We explore the critical five-hour delay in reporting her missing, the abandoned evidence at the scene, and the unsettling pattern of other unidentified remains found along the same isolated highway corridor.

Case: Kay Turner Disappearance
Date: December 24, 1978
Location: Camp Sherman, Oregon
Key Evidence: Two sets of footprints, drag marks
Unidentified Remains: Two skulls found near Highway 20 in 1976 and 1978

- Kay Turner, 35, went for a run on December 24, 1978, and was never seen again.
- Her husband, NL Turner, reported her missing at 1:30 PM, over five hours after she left.
- Searchers found two sets of frozen footprints-one matching Kay's Nikes, the other larger-and drag marks on December 26.
- The deputy at the scene did not generate a documented follow-up for the critical evidence.
- Two other unidentified female skulls were found near Highway 20 in 1976 and 1978, prior to Kay's disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

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In 1989, a dismembered body was found in Wisconsin, identified only by a gallbladder surgery scar. This Jane Doe was Reese Poan, a woman who, two months before her disappearance, had named her killer and detailed the threat against her. Why did this crucial information remain buried in a file for thirty-five years?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Reese Poan, an Indigenous woman from the Monomanie community, and the chilling pattern of dismemberment that spanned across Wisconsin. We explore the failures of a system that did not act on a living woman's warning, and the devastating consequences of that inaction.

Victim: Reese Poan
Location: Shaban County, Wisconsin
Year: 1989
Community: Monomanie Reservation, Milwaukee
Friend: Geraldine (Jerry)

- In the summer of 1989, a couple found a dismembered woman's body in Nicholls Creek, Shaban County, Wisconsin.
- Reese Poan, approximately 35 years old, was identified through a gallbladder surgery scar noted in a missing persons report.
- Two months before her disappearance, Reese told her friend Jerry that someone had threatened to kill her, claiming they had already killed her cousin, Ray Torelot.
- Ray Torelot's dismembered body was found in 1987 on the Monomanie Reservation, a case that remained unsolved.
- Reese named her killer to Jerry, but Jerry could not recall the name when interviewed by police in 1990.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In 1989, a dismembered body was found in Wisconsin, identified only by a gallbladder surgery scar. This Jane Doe was Reese Poan, a woman who, two months before her disappearance, had named her killer and detailed the threat against her. Why did this crucial information remain buried in a file for thirty-five years?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Reese Poan, an Indigenous woman from the Monomanie community, and the chilling pattern of dismemberment that spanned across Wisconsin. We explore the failures of a system that did not act on a living woman's warning, and the devastating consequences of that inaction.

Victim: Reese Poan
Location: Shaban County, Wisconsin
Year: 1989
Community: Monomanie Reservation, Milwaukee
Friend: Geraldine (Jerry)

- In the summer of 1989, a couple found a dismembered woman's body in Nicholls Creek, Shaban County, Wisconsin.
- Reese Poan, approximately 35 years old, was identified through a gallbladder surgery scar noted in a missing persons report.
- Two months before her disappearance, Reese told her friend Jerry that someone had threatened to kill her, claiming they had already killed her cousin, Ray Torelot.
- Ray Torelot's dismembered body was found in 1987 on the Monomanie Reservation, a case that remained unsolved.
- Reese named her killer to Jerry, but Jerry could not recall the name when interviewed by police in 1990.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A hunter's dog discovered a human hand in the Wisconsin woods, a grim find that would become a crucial piece of a puzzle involving a headless, handless torso found weeks earlier. This shocking discovery in a public hunting area raised more questions than answers about the identity of the victim and the circumstances of her death.

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of a woman found without identification in the Wisconsin wilderness and the subsequent discovery that linked two seemingly unrelated events. We explore the initial missteps in the investigation and the long search for answers that followed.

Case: Reese Poan
Location: Shaban County, Wisconsin
Date: September 2, 1989
Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Jensen
Discovery: Human torso, human hand

- On September 2, 1989, a man reported finding a body near Nicholls Creek in a public hunting area, roughly one hundred feet from the road.
- The body was a torso, missing its head and hands, and decomposition was advanced.
- Initial forensic analysis confirmed the victim was female and had an abdominal scar, but the cause and manner of death were listed as undetermined.
- Seven weeks later, on October 21, 1989, a hunter's dog found a human left hand, mostly skeletal, in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
- Reese Poan was last seen leaving the Alcohol Alliance bar at 11:35 PM in Milwaukee in September 1989.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A hunter's dog discovered a human hand in the Wisconsin woods, a grim find that would become a crucial piece of a puzzle involving a headless, handless torso found weeks earlier. This shocking discovery in a public hunting area raised more questions than answers about the identity of the victim and the circumstances of her death.

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of a woman found without identification in the Wisconsin wilderness and the subsequent discovery that linked two seemingly unrelated events. We explore the initial missteps in the investigation and the long search for answers that followed.

Case: Reese Poan
Location: Shaban County, Wisconsin
Date: September 2, 1989
Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Jensen
Discovery: Human torso, human hand

- On September 2, 1989, a man reported finding a body near Nicholls Creek in a public hunting area, roughly one hundred feet from the road.
- The body was a torso, missing its head and hands, and decomposition was advanced.
- Initial forensic analysis confirmed the victim was female and had an abdominal scar, but the cause and manner of death were listed as undetermined.
- Seven weeks later, on October 21, 1989, a hunter's dog found a human left hand, mostly skeletal, in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
- Reese Poan was last seen leaving the Alcohol Alliance bar at 11:35 PM in Milwaukee in September 1989.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On a quiet June morning, a devoted father dropped off his two-year-old daughter, then vanished without a trace. For 26 years, his family endured the agony of the unknown, until a hunter's discovery in a forest finally brought a shocking answer. What secret life did he lead that led to his disappearance?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Marcus Rutledge, a college student and father who disappeared in 1998. We explore the initial investigation, the discovery of his abandoned car with a hidden pistol, and the decades-long wait for answers that ended with a skull found miles away. What connections were missed, and what lingering questions remain about his life and death?

Case: Marcus Rutledge Disappearance
Date of Disappearance: June 8, 1998
Age at Disappearance: 23 years old
Location of Disappearance: Nashville, Tennessee
Discovery of Remains: December 2010
Confirmation of Identity: January 2025

- Marcus Rutledge dropped off his two-year-old daughter at daycare around 10 AM on June 8, 1998.
- His red 1995 Plymouth Neon was found abandoned with an unregistered pistol beneath the driver's seat.
- A human skull was discovered in December 2010, approximately 13 miles from where Marcus's car was found.
- DNA confirmed the skull belonged to Marcus Rutledge in January 2025, 26 years after his disappearance.
- Investigators found a fingerprint on the car's interior glass that did not belong to anyone in the case.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On a quiet June morning, a devoted father dropped off his two-year-old daughter, then vanished without a trace. For 26 years, his family endured the agony of the unknown, until a hunter's discovery in a forest finally brought a shocking answer. What secret life did he lead that led to his disappearance?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Marcus Rutledge, a college student and father who disappeared in 1998. We explore the initial investigation, the discovery of his abandoned car with a hidden pistol, and the decades-long wait for answers that ended with a skull found miles away. What connections were missed, and what lingering questions remain about his life and death?

Case: Marcus Rutledge Disappearance
Date of Disappearance: June 8, 1998
Age at Disappearance: 23 years old
Location of Disappearance: Nashville, Tennessee
Discovery of Remains: December 2010
Confirmation of Identity: January 2025

- Marcus Rutledge dropped off his two-year-old daughter at daycare around 10 AM on June 8, 1998.
- His red 1995 Plymouth Neon was found abandoned with an unregistered pistol beneath the driver's seat.
- A human skull was discovered in December 2010, approximately 13 miles from where Marcus's car was found.
- DNA confirmed the skull belonged to Marcus Rutledge in January 2025, 26 years after his disappearance.
- Investigators found a fingerprint on the car's interior glass that did not belong to anyone in the case.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A nine-year-old girl went to bed in her pajamas, but by 3:30 AM, she was walking alone on a highway in a rainstorm, dressed in day clothes, carrying a backpack and a library book. Twenty-five years later, Asia Degree has never been found, leaving behind a mystery that resists easy explanation.

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling disappearance of Asia Degree from Shelby, North Carolina, examining the perplexing details that suggest intention and planning rather than a random vanishing. What could compel a child to leave her home in the dead of night, prepared for a journey no one understands?

Case: Asia Degree Disappearance
Date: February 14, 2000
Location: Shelby, North Carolina
Age: Nine years old
Last Seen: Walking alone on Highway Eighteen

- Asia Degree changed into day clothes, packed her backpack, and took a Dr. Seuss library book before leaving her apartment.
- She was last seen by a motorist between 3:30 and 4:00 AM, walking alone on Highway Eighteen in a heavy rainstorm.
- Asia's father checked on her between 12:30 and 2:30 AM, finding her in bed, yet she was gone by 5:45 AM.
- The family reported her missing at approximately 6:30 AM, creating a critical time gap of several hours.
- Asia was known to be a careful and responsible child, even keeping a spare key to the apartment in her backpack, which was also missing.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717419Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:19:41 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Girl Who Walked Into a Storm A nine-year-old girl went to bed in her pajamas, but by 3:30 AM, she was walking alone on a highway in a rainstorm, dressed in day clothes, carrying a backpack and a library book. Twenty-five years later, Asia...
A nine-year-old girl went to bed in her pajamas, but by 3:30 AM, she was walking alone on a highway in a rainstorm, dressed in day clothes, carrying a backpack and a library book. Twenty-five years later, Asia Degree has never been found, leaving behind a mystery that resists easy explanation.

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling disappearance of Asia Degree from Shelby, North Carolina, examining the perplexing details that suggest intention and planning rather than a random vanishing. What could compel a child to leave her home in the dead of night, prepared for a journey no one understands?

Case: Asia Degree Disappearance
Date: February 14, 2000
Location: Shelby, North Carolina
Age: Nine years old
Last Seen: Walking alone on Highway Eighteen

- Asia Degree changed into day clothes, packed her backpack, and took a Dr. Seuss library book before leaving her apartment.
- She was last seen by a motorist between 3:30 and 4:00 AM, walking alone on Highway Eighteen in a heavy rainstorm.
- Asia's father checked on her between 12:30 and 2:30 AM, finding her in bed, yet she was gone by 5:45 AM.
- The family reported her missing at approximately 6:30 AM, creating a critical time gap of several hours.
- Asia was known to be a careful and responsible child, even keeping a spare key to the apartment in her backpack, which was also missing.

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Construction workers in a Midtown Manhattan basement found a human skeleton wrapped in a rust-colored carpet, bound at the wrists and ankles, with an electrical cord around the neck. For decades, no one knew she was there, and no one had ever reported her missing. How could a teenage girl vanish from Brooklyn without a trace, and why did her own family erase her from their lives?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling discovery of Patricia McLone, a young woman found in a sealed concrete slab in Hell's Kitchen. We examine the forensic clues that painted a picture of her life and the perplexing absence of any missing person report, revealing a family tree described as "filled with deception."

Case: Patricia McLone
Location: 301 West 46th Street, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
Date of Discovery: Monday, February 10, 2003
Estimated Age at Death: Approximately sixteen years old
Identifying Marks: Bell watch (1966), yellow metal signet ring with initials P M C G

- A human skeleton was found curled in a fetal position, wrapped in a rust-colored carpet, with wrists and ankles bound by pantyhose, and an electrical cord around the neck.
- The victim, Patricia McLone, was approximately sixteen years old at the time of her death, standing between four feet ten and five feet four inches tall.
- Her dental records showed expensive treatment on back molars but early decay on front teeth, suggesting a sudden loss of access to dental care.
- She wore a Bell watch manufactured in 1966 and a yellow metal signet ring engraved with the initials P M C G.
- Patricia McLone was never reported missing by any family member, friend, or community contact.

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Construction workers in a Midtown Manhattan basement found a human skeleton wrapped in a rust-colored carpet, bound at the wrists and ankles, with an electrical cord around the neck. For decades, no one knew she was there, and no one had ever reported her missing. How could a teenage girl vanish from Brooklyn without a trace, and why did her own family erase her from their lives?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling discovery of Patricia McLone, a young woman found in a sealed concrete slab in Hell's Kitchen. We examine the forensic clues that painted a picture of her life and the perplexing absence of any missing person report, revealing a family tree described as "filled with deception."

Case: Patricia McLone
Location: 301 West 46th Street, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
Date of Discovery: Monday, February 10, 2003
Estimated Age at Death: Approximately sixteen years old
Identifying Marks: Bell watch (1966), yellow metal signet ring with initials P M C G

- A human skeleton was found curled in a fetal position, wrapped in a rust-colored carpet, with wrists and ankles bound by pantyhose, and an electrical cord around the neck.
- The victim, Patricia McLone, was approximately sixteen years old at the time of her death, standing between four feet ten and five feet four inches tall.
- Her dental records showed expensive treatment on back molars but early decay on front teeth, suggesting a sudden loss of access to dental care.
- She wore a Bell watch manufactured in 1966 and a yellow metal signet ring engraved with the initials P M C G.
- Patricia McLone was never reported missing by any family member, friend, or community contact.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On a crowded holiday weekend, three young women boarded a boat and disappeared, leaving behind their belongings and no trace of their fate. The official record states no evidence of drowning or foul play, a contradiction that has puzzled investigators for decades. What really happened on Lake Michigan that day?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Patricia Blau, Anne Miller, and Renee Brule from Indiana Dunes State Park in 1966. We examine the initial investigation, the crucial two-day delay in reporting, and the shocking discovery of connections to organized crime and a previous assault. What secrets did these women hold, and how did their social circles lead to their vanishing?

Case: Disappearance of three women
Date: July 2, 1966
Location: Indiana Dunes State Park, Lake Michigan
Individuals: Patricia Blau, Anne Miller, Renee Brule
Investigation Status: No bodies, no cause of death, no arrests

- Patricia Blau, 19, told her family she would be home for dinner but never returned.
- Anne Miller, approximately 21, had her car found abandoned in the park's lot.
- Renee Brule, approximately 19, had a handwritten letter to her husband found in her wallet.
- A phone number belonging to the wife of a man connected to organized crime was found in Renee's wallet.
- Patricia Blau had visible injuries to her face four months before her disappearance, linked to "trouble with people in the union world."

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On a crowded holiday weekend, three young women boarded a boat and disappeared, leaving behind their belongings and no trace of their fate. The official record states no evidence of drowning or foul play, a contradiction that has puzzled investigators for decades. What really happened on Lake Michigan that day?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Patricia Blau, Anne Miller, and Renee Brule from Indiana Dunes State Park in 1966. We examine the initial investigation, the crucial two-day delay in reporting, and the shocking discovery of connections to organized crime and a previous assault. What secrets did these women hold, and how did their social circles lead to their vanishing?

Case: Disappearance of three women
Date: July 2, 1966
Location: Indiana Dunes State Park, Lake Michigan
Individuals: Patricia Blau, Anne Miller, Renee Brule
Investigation Status: No bodies, no cause of death, no arrests

- Patricia Blau, 19, told her family she would be home for dinner but never returned.
- Anne Miller, approximately 21, had her car found abandoned in the park's lot.
- Renee Brule, approximately 19, had a handwritten letter to her husband found in her wallet.
- A phone number belonging to the wife of a man connected to organized crime was found in Renee's wallet.
- Patricia Blau had visible injuries to her face four months before her disappearance, linked to "trouble with people in the union world."

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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In the early morning hours of August 23, 1990, a car sat still near a spot locals called Lover's Lane in Houston, Texas. Inside, something had gone terribly wrong, leaving behind biological evidence and a killer's profile that has existed for decades, yet the killer has never been found. What happened to Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson after Cheryl's sister, Shane, left them that night?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting cold case of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson, a young couple found dead after a night out. We explore the initial investigation, the crucial role of Cheryl's sister Shane in pushing for answers, and the frustrating dead ends that have plagued the case for over three decades. What makes this case so resistant to resolution, despite the presence of biological evidence?

Case: Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson
Location: Houston, Texas
Date: August 23, 1990
Victim 1: Cheryl Henry (22 years old)
Victim 2: Andy Atkinson (21 years old)

- The last person to see Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson alive was Cheryl's younger sister, Shane.
- Biological evidence was collected at the scene and entered into a national DNA database.
- Andy's father, Garland Atkinson, spent over thirty years seeking answers and died without receiving them.
- Cheryl's mother, Barbara, received a call about Cheryl's purse, but not about the blood on the car door.
- The bodies of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson were recovered, both confirmed to have been killed.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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In the early morning hours of August 23, 1990, a car sat still near a spot locals called Lover's Lane in Houston, Texas. Inside, something had gone terribly wrong, leaving behind biological evidence and a killer's profile that has existed for decades, yet the killer has never been found. What happened to Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson after Cheryl's sister, Shane, left them that night?

In this episode, we delve into the haunting cold case of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson, a young couple found dead after a night out. We explore the initial investigation, the crucial role of Cheryl's sister Shane in pushing for answers, and the frustrating dead ends that have plagued the case for over three decades. What makes this case so resistant to resolution, despite the presence of biological evidence?

Case: Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson
Location: Houston, Texas
Date: August 23, 1990
Victim 1: Cheryl Henry (22 years old)
Victim 2: Andy Atkinson (21 years old)

- The last person to see Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson alive was Cheryl's younger sister, Shane.
- Biological evidence was collected at the scene and entered into a national DNA database.
- Andy's father, Garland Atkinson, spent over thirty years seeking answers and died without receiving them.
- Cheryl's mother, Barbara, received a call about Cheryl's purse, but not about the blood on the car door.
- The bodies of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson were recovered, both confirmed to have been killed.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A Boston police officer was found dead in the snow, and his girlfriend was charged with murder. But the detective assigned to the case had already decided the outcome before the investigation was complete. What really happened on that snowy night in Canton?

In this episode, we delve into one of the most contested criminal cases in recent Massachusetts history, involving a compromised investigator and a jury that could not reach a verdict. We explore the questions that complicate the prosecution's theory and the unanswered questions surrounding John O'Keefe's death.

Case: John O'Keefe Death
Location: Canton, Massachusetts
Date: January 28, 2022
Victim: John O'Keefe, 46, Boston Police Officer
Suspect: Karen Reed, 41
Investigator: Detective Michael Proctor

- John O'Keefe's body was found outside 34 Fairview Road in Canton, the home of fellow Boston police officer Brian Albert.
- Karen Reed, John O'Keefe's girlfriend, was treated as the primary suspect within hours of the discovery.
- The prosecution's theory alleges Karen Reed struck John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV and left him to die.
- Phone records show John O'Keefe exchanged calls and texts with Jen McCabe, Nicole Albert's sister, between 12:14 AM and 12:50 AM on January 29.
- Detective Michael Proctor's text messages, read aloud in court, revealed his bias before the trial concluded.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A Boston police officer was found dead in the snow, and his girlfriend was charged with murder. But the detective assigned to the case had already decided the outcome before the investigation was complete. What really happened on that snowy night in Canton?

In this episode, we delve into one of the most contested criminal cases in recent Massachusetts history, involving a compromised investigator and a jury that could not reach a verdict. We explore the questions that complicate the prosecution's theory and the unanswered questions surrounding John O'Keefe's death.

Case: John O'Keefe Death
Location: Canton, Massachusetts
Date: January 28, 2022
Victim: John O'Keefe, 46, Boston Police Officer
Suspect: Karen Reed, 41
Investigator: Detective Michael Proctor

- John O'Keefe's body was found outside 34 Fairview Road in Canton, the home of fellow Boston police officer Brian Albert.
- Karen Reed, John O'Keefe's girlfriend, was treated as the primary suspect within hours of the discovery.
- The prosecution's theory alleges Karen Reed struck John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV and left him to die.
- Phone records show John O'Keefe exchanged calls and texts with Jen McCabe, Nicole Albert's sister, between 12:14 AM and 12:50 AM on January 29.
- Detective Michael Proctor's text messages, read aloud in court, revealed his bias before the trial concluded.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On July 24, 1981, a 39-year-old woman left her lunch pail and medication on a tractor in a soybean field and vanished. Her car was found 20 miles away, driven by someone with the wrong hair, but before she disappeared, she gave her family a chilling warning: "If I don't come home, come looking for me." What happened in that barn that led to her disappearance and a three-year silence?

In this episode, we analyze the case of Charlotte Grabby, a woman in the midst of a contentious divorce from her physically violent husband, Fred Grabby, who was seen with a girlfriend. We explore the details of her disappearance, the initial police response, and the crucial eyewitness accounts that contradicted Fred's claims.

Case: Charlotte Grabby Disappearance
Date: July 24, 1981
Location: Marshall, Illinois
Persons: Charlotte Grabby, Fred Grabby, Jenny, Jeff, Cindy, Vicki Mallister, Sheriff James Thompson
State: Illinois, Indiana

- Charlotte Grabby, 39, was in divorce proceedings with Fred Grabby, who had a documented history of physical violence against her.
- Charlotte's car was found 20 miles away in Terre Haute, Indiana, with a pistol inside.
- Two neighbors independently reported seeing Fred's truck followed by Charlotte's car on July 24, with a driver who had blonde, curly hair, not Charlotte's short, dark, straight hair.
- Charlotte's lunch pail and migraine medication were found untouched on her tractor in a soybean field.
- Fred Grabby, approximately six feet four inches tall and 280 pounds, denied knowing Charlotte's whereabouts.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On July 24, 1981, a 39-year-old woman left her lunch pail and medication on a tractor in a soybean field and vanished. Her car was found 20 miles away, driven by someone with the wrong hair, but before she disappeared, she gave her family a chilling warning: "If I don't come home, come looking for me." What happened in that barn that led to her disappearance and a three-year silence?

In this episode, we analyze the case of Charlotte Grabby, a woman in the midst of a contentious divorce from her physically violent husband, Fred Grabby, who was seen with a girlfriend. We explore the details of her disappearance, the initial police response, and the crucial eyewitness accounts that contradicted Fred's claims.

Case: Charlotte Grabby Disappearance
Date: July 24, 1981
Location: Marshall, Illinois
Persons: Charlotte Grabby, Fred Grabby, Jenny, Jeff, Cindy, Vicki Mallister, Sheriff James Thompson
State: Illinois, Indiana

- Charlotte Grabby, 39, was in divorce proceedings with Fred Grabby, who had a documented history of physical violence against her.
- Charlotte's car was found 20 miles away in Terre Haute, Indiana, with a pistol inside.
- Two neighbors independently reported seeing Fred's truck followed by Charlotte's car on July 24, with a driver who had blonde, curly hair, not Charlotte's short, dark, straight hair.
- Charlotte's lunch pail and migraine medication were found untouched on her tractor in a soybean field.
- Fred Grabby, approximately six feet four inches tall and 280 pounds, denied knowing Charlotte's whereabouts.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A coworker found a family dead in their home, but the scene was not chaotic; it was carefully arranged, with a painted window and a posed body. What secrets did the six-year-old boy's medical history reveal that no one had reported?

In this episode, we analyze the disturbing case of Cheryl Feny and her son Tyler, found dead in their Springfield, Missouri home. We examine the unusual staging of the crime scene and the unexplained liver damage and hepatitis B diagnosis in Tyler, which opened an investigation into possible abuse.

Case: Feny Family Murders
Date: February 27, 1995
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Victims: Cheryl Feny, Tyler Feny
Survivor: Jennifer Feny
Suspect: John Feny

- The glass panel beside the front door had been painted over from the inside.
- Cheryl Feny, 32, was found face down, her body described as "posed."
- Tyler Feny, 6, was found in his bed, with unexplained liver damage and hepatitis B.
- Jennifer Feny, 18 months, was found alive in her crib.
- A McDonald's receipt timestamped at 6:59 AM on Sunday placed John Feny's vehicle in a location not part of his initial account.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A coworker found a family dead in their home, but the scene was not chaotic; it was carefully arranged, with a painted window and a posed body. What secrets did the six-year-old boy's medical history reveal that no one had reported?

In this episode, we analyze the disturbing case of Cheryl Feny and her son Tyler, found dead in their Springfield, Missouri home. We examine the unusual staging of the crime scene and the unexplained liver damage and hepatitis B diagnosis in Tyler, which opened an investigation into possible abuse.

Case: Feny Family Murders
Date: February 27, 1995
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Victims: Cheryl Feny, Tyler Feny
Survivor: Jennifer Feny
Suspect: John Feny

- The glass panel beside the front door had been painted over from the inside.
- Cheryl Feny, 32, was found face down, her body described as "posed."
- Tyler Feny, 6, was found in his bed, with unexplained liver damage and hepatitis B.
- Jennifer Feny, 18 months, was found alive in her crib.
- A McDonald's receipt timestamped at 6:59 AM on Sunday placed John Feny's vehicle in a location not part of his initial account.

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A police officer found two teenagers shot dead in a running car in a locked park, tucked into sleeping bags as if someone had put them to bed. No one heard a shot, nothing was taken, and a small, empty gun holster was left behind. What happened to Ethan Dixon and Kimberly Dao that night?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling double homicide of two high school students in Muncie, Indiana, a case that has remained unsolved for nearly four decades. We explore the strange details of the crime scene and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt investigators.

Case: Unsolved Double Homicide
Victims: Ethan Dixon (16), Kimberly Dao (15)
Location: Westside Park, Muncie, Indiana
Date: September 28, 1985
Object Found: Empty gun holster

- Officer Terry Winters found the Volkswagen hatchback with its engine running and lights off just before midnight.
- Ethan Dixon was shot in the torso, and Kimberly Dao was shot in the head.
- Both teenagers were reclined in their seats with sleeping bags pulled over them.
- A small, empty gun holster was found beneath Ethan Dixon's body.
- An open pocketknife was found on the dashboard of the car.

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A police officer found two teenagers shot dead in a running car in a locked park, tucked into sleeping bags as if someone had put them to bed. No one heard a shot, nothing was taken, and a small, empty gun holster was left behind. What happened to Ethan Dixon and Kimberly Dao that night?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling double homicide of two high school students in Muncie, Indiana, a case that has remained unsolved for nearly four decades. We explore the strange details of the crime scene and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt investigators.

Case: Unsolved Double Homicide
Victims: Ethan Dixon (16), Kimberly Dao (15)
Location: Westside Park, Muncie, Indiana
Date: September 28, 1985
Object Found: Empty gun holster

- Officer Terry Winters found the Volkswagen hatchback with its engine running and lights off just before midnight.
- Ethan Dixon was shot in the torso, and Kimberly Dao was shot in the head.
- Both teenagers were reclined in their seats with sleeping bags pulled over them.
- A small, empty gun holster was found beneath Ethan Dixon's body.
- An open pocketknife was found on the dashboard of the car.

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Six men were murdered in San Francisco between 1974 and 1975, each found in or near gay cruising areas, stabbed to death. Despite multiple survivors identifying the same suspect, the community's fear and silence allowed the killer to evade justice for decades. What made witnesses so afraid to speak out?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of "The Doodler," a serial killer who preyed on gay men in San Francisco. We explore the lives of the victims, the investigative challenges, and the lasting impact of a killer who used charm and a sketchbook to lure his targets.

Case: The Doodler Murders
Location: San Francisco, California
Period: January 1974 - December 1975
Victims: Gerald Kavanaugh, Harold Goldberg, Frederick Kapp, Jay, and two unidentified men
Detectives: Inspectors Guilford and Sanders, Sergeant Dan Cunningham

- Gerald Kavanaugh, a 50-year-old WWII veteran, was found with 17 stab wounds on a San Francisco beach on January 27, 1974.
- Harold Goldberg, a 66-year-old mariner, was discovered partially mummified near Lincoln Park Golf Course on June 4, 1975.
- Frederick Kapp, an artist and nurse, saved four Marines in Vietnam before his own murder.
- Jay's murder led to a psychotic break in his sister, resulting in their mother's death and another sister's severe injury.
- The killer was described as young, well-built, charming, and carrying a sketchbook, frequenting San Francisco's gay neighborhood.

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Six men were murdered in San Francisco between 1974 and 1975, each found in or near gay cruising areas, stabbed to death. Despite multiple survivors identifying the same suspect, the community's fear and silence allowed the killer to evade justice for decades. What made witnesses so afraid to speak out?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of "The Doodler," a serial killer who preyed on gay men in San Francisco. We explore the lives of the victims, the investigative challenges, and the lasting impact of a killer who used charm and a sketchbook to lure his targets.

Case: The Doodler Murders
Location: San Francisco, California
Period: January 1974 - December 1975
Victims: Gerald Kavanaugh, Harold Goldberg, Frederick Kapp, Jay, and two unidentified men
Detectives: Inspectors Guilford and Sanders, Sergeant Dan Cunningham

- Gerald Kavanaugh, a 50-year-old WWII veteran, was found with 17 stab wounds on a San Francisco beach on January 27, 1974.
- Harold Goldberg, a 66-year-old mariner, was discovered partially mummified near Lincoln Park Golf Course on June 4, 1975.
- Frederick Kapp, an artist and nurse, saved four Marines in Vietnam before his own murder.
- Jay's murder led to a psychotic break in his sister, resulting in their mother's death and another sister's severe injury.
- The killer was described as young, well-built, charming, and carrying a sketchbook, frequenting San Francisco's gay neighborhood.

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In January 1993, a man with thirteen prior convictions and a history of violence walked into a family home and opened fire, killing two people. Despite repeated warnings and formal complaints, the authorities failed to act, leading to a tragedy that could have been prevented. How did a system designed to protect victims instead leave them vulnerable to a declared threat?

In this episode, we analyze the systemic failures that led to the deaths of two individuals in St. Eustache, Manitoba. We examine the critical missteps by law enforcement and the justice system, from overlooked evidence to mishandled documents, and explore the devastating consequences when warnings are ignored.

Case: St. Eustache Family Homicide
Date: January 1993
Location: St. Eustache, Manitoba
Perpetrator: Andre Ducharm
Victim: Fallon Finaci's mother
Law Enforcement: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

- In November 1992, Andre Ducharm explicitly threatened Fallon's mother, stating she would not live to see her next birthday.
- The RCMP failed to inform a judge about Ducharm's known possession of a .22 caliber weapon during his initial hearing.
- A formal letter written by Fallon's mother in December 1992, detailing Ducharm's weapons, was incorrectly archived and never acted upon.
- A legal intern mistakenly sent Fallon's mother's personal information directly to Andre Ducharm.
- A family crown attorney proposed mediation between Fallon's mother and Ducharm, despite the explicit death threat and Ducharm's criminal record.

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In January 1993, a man with thirteen prior convictions and a history of violence walked into a family home and opened fire, killing two people. Despite repeated warnings and formal complaints, the authorities failed to act, leading to a tragedy that could have been prevented. How did a system designed to protect victims instead leave them vulnerable to a declared threat?

In this episode, we analyze the systemic failures that led to the deaths of two individuals in St. Eustache, Manitoba. We examine the critical missteps by law enforcement and the justice system, from overlooked evidence to mishandled documents, and explore the devastating consequences when warnings are ignored.

Case: St. Eustache Family Homicide
Date: January 1993
Location: St. Eustache, Manitoba
Perpetrator: Andre Ducharm
Victim: Fallon Finaci's mother
Law Enforcement: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

- In November 1992, Andre Ducharm explicitly threatened Fallon's mother, stating she would not live to see her next birthday.
- The RCMP failed to inform a judge about Ducharm's known possession of a .22 caliber weapon during his initial hearing.
- A formal letter written by Fallon's mother in December 1992, detailing Ducharm's weapons, was incorrectly archived and never acted upon.
- A legal intern mistakenly sent Fallon's mother's personal information directly to Andre Ducharm.
- A family crown attorney proposed mediation between Fallon's mother and Ducharm, despite the explicit death threat and Ducharm's criminal record.

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A 19-year-old soldier on leave was shot and stabbed in a crowded public park, just steps from his family's home. Despite approximately one hundred witnesses and a well-lit scene, no one has ever been charged in his death. What really happened on that Friday night in the South Bronx?

In this episode, we analyze the unsolved murder of Solomon Robinson, an Army recruit with no history of trouble, who was killed in St. Mary's Park in 1998. We explore the details of the crime scene and the baffling clues that left investigators questioning the motive.

Case: Solomon Robinson
Date: April 3, 1998
Location: St. Mary's Park, South Bronx, New York City
Victim: Solomon Robinson, 19 years old
Status: Unsolved

- Solomon Robinson was declared dead at 9:50 PM on April 3, 1998.
- He was shot once in the left side of his chest and stabbed multiple times.
- His body was found near basketball courts in a well-illuminated section of the park.
- A black Nike wool cap and a wristwatch were found near his body; his wallet and identification were missing.
- His Starter jacket, a known target for robbery, was still on his body, suggesting robbery was not the motive.

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A 19-year-old soldier on leave was shot and stabbed in a crowded public park, just steps from his family's home. Despite approximately one hundred witnesses and a well-lit scene, no one has ever been charged in his death. What really happened on that Friday night in the South Bronx?

In this episode, we analyze the unsolved murder of Solomon Robinson, an Army recruit with no history of trouble, who was killed in St. Mary's Park in 1998. We explore the details of the crime scene and the baffling clues that left investigators questioning the motive.

Case: Solomon Robinson
Date: April 3, 1998
Location: St. Mary's Park, South Bronx, New York City
Victim: Solomon Robinson, 19 years old
Status: Unsolved

- Solomon Robinson was declared dead at 9:50 PM on April 3, 1998.
- He was shot once in the left side of his chest and stabbed multiple times.
- His body was found near basketball courts in a well-illuminated section of the park.
- A black Nike wool cap and a wristwatch were found near his body; his wallet and identification were missing.
- His Starter jacket, a known target for robbery, was still on his body, suggesting robbery was not the motive.

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Children playing in the woods on Mother's Day found two trash bags in a ditch holding the remains of a young woman, cut in half, her clothing bleached to erase any trace of the killer. But one trace survived: DNA that pointed straight to a man. Why has that man never been charged?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Kayla Williams in Spokane and its link to the disappearance of Heather Higgins. We examine the DNA on the restraints and clothing, the autopsy that first called it "indeterminate," the detective who proved it was homicide, and the prosecutor who still declined to charge. What does a system do when accountability becomes inconvenient?

Victims: Kayla Williams (20) and Heather Higgins
Dates: 2012 (Kayla); 2010 (Heather)
Location: Spokane, Washington
Suspect: Robert Davis (never arrested)
Status: Open / unprosecuted

- Kayla Williams, 20, was found in trash bags in a ditch outside Spokane on Mother's Day 2012, cut in half and her clothing bleached.
- Robert Davis's DNA was found on four items with her body, including electrical tape around her neck, and under her fingernails.
- Davis was also the last person seen with Heather Higgins, a journalism student who vanished in 2010, and he pawned the jewelry she had planned to sell.
- The original autopsy ruled the death "indeterminate" and omitted dozens of wounds until a detective compared it to crime-scene photos and got it reclassified as homicide.
- Despite the DNA, the prosecutor declined to charge Davis, who has never been arrested and now lives in Iowa; both cases remain open.

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Children playing in the woods on Mother's Day found two trash bags in a ditch holding the remains of a young woman, cut in half, her clothing bleached to erase any trace of the killer. But one trace survived: DNA that pointed straight to a man. Why has that man never been charged?

In this episode, we analyze the murder of Kayla Williams in Spokane and its link to the disappearance of Heather Higgins. We examine the DNA on the restraints and clothing, the autopsy that first called it "indeterminate," the detective who proved it was homicide, and the prosecutor who still declined to charge. What does a system do when accountability becomes inconvenient?

Victims: Kayla Williams (20) and Heather Higgins
Dates: 2012 (Kayla); 2010 (Heather)
Location: Spokane, Washington
Suspect: Robert Davis (never arrested)
Status: Open / unprosecuted

- Kayla Williams, 20, was found in trash bags in a ditch outside Spokane on Mother's Day 2012, cut in half and her clothing bleached.
- Robert Davis's DNA was found on four items with her body, including electrical tape around her neck, and under her fingernails.
- Davis was also the last person seen with Heather Higgins, a journalism student who vanished in 2010, and he pawned the jewelry she had planned to sell.
- The original autopsy ruled the death "indeterminate" and omitted dozens of wounds until a detective compared it to crime-scene photos and got it reclassified as homicide.
- Despite the DNA, the prosecutor declined to charge Davis, who has never been arrested and now lives in Iowa; both cases remain open.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A woman's body was found in a Fort Collins field, her purse untouched, but a handwritten note inside addressed to a man named Matt was never delivered. For nearly four decades, this case has remained unsolved, marked by institutional failures and a destroyed DNA sample. What secrets did that note hold, and why was Matt never questioned?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic murder of Peggy Hedrickk, a woman of many languages and a novel in progress, whose life was cut short just two days before a planned move to Florida. We explore the layers of investigative missteps, from a contaminated crime scene to officials in a romantic relationship traveling abroad while the case languishes.

Key Data:
Victim: Peggy Hedrickk
Date: February 11, 1987
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Age: 37 years old
Investigative Status: Unsolved for nearly four decades

- Woody found blood in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, on February 11, 1987.
- The trail of blood stretched one hundred feet from the sidewalk to the center of the field.
- Peggy Hedrickk's purse was untouched, containing her checkbook, identification, and an undelivered note to a man named Matt.
- DNA evidence that could have identified her killer was destroyed before full analysis.
- Peggy's brother, Tom Hedrickk, diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, agreed to speak about the case.

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A woman's body was found in a Fort Collins field, her purse untouched, but a handwritten note inside addressed to a man named Matt was never delivered. For nearly four decades, this case has remained unsolved, marked by institutional failures and a destroyed DNA sample. What secrets did that note hold, and why was Matt never questioned?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic murder of Peggy Hedrickk, a woman of many languages and a novel in progress, whose life was cut short just two days before a planned move to Florida. We explore the layers of investigative missteps, from a contaminated crime scene to officials in a romantic relationship traveling abroad while the case languishes.

Key Data:
Victim: Peggy Hedrickk
Date: February 11, 1987
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Age: 37 years old
Investigative Status: Unsolved for nearly four decades

- Woody found blood in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, on February 11, 1987.
- The trail of blood stretched one hundred feet from the sidewalk to the center of the field.
- Peggy Hedrickk's purse was untouched, containing her checkbook, identification, and an undelivered note to a man named Matt.
- DNA evidence that could have identified her killer was destroyed before full analysis.
- Peggy's brother, Tom Hedrickk, diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, agreed to speak about the case.

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Two teenagers skipping school threw rocks at a creek and uncovered a human skull beneath a Pennsylvania bridge — the remains of an 18-year-old mother missing for fifteen months. Decades later, archival footage of that very scene revealed a convicted killer standing among the onlookers. How does a case collect so many threads and never close a single one?

In this episode, we analyze the unsolved death of Tina Knob in York, Pennsylvania. We examine the boyfriend who stopped cooperating, the anonymous caller who named two men before the line went dead, the furniture boxes that vanished, and the convicted killer captured at the recovery site. After forty years, why has no one been held responsible?

Victim: Tina Knob
Age: 18 years old
Date: February 24, 1984
Location: York, Pennsylvania
Status: Found deceased in 1985; unsolved

- Tina Knob, an 18-year-old mother of two, disappeared from York, Pennsylvania, on February 24, 1984.
- Her remains were found in May 1985 buried under two to three feet of rocks beneath the West Princess Street Bridge, blocks from her home.
- Advanced decomposition prevented a determination of cause of death, and 2005 DNA testing of scene evidence yielded nothing.
- Her boyfriend, the last confirmed person to see her alive, retained an attorney and stopped cooperating; an anonymous caller named two men, "Steven and Wayne," who were never identified.
- Archival news footage from the scene was later found to show a convicted killer among those present, and the case remains unsolved after forty years.

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Two teenagers skipping school threw rocks at a creek and uncovered a human skull beneath a Pennsylvania bridge — the remains of an 18-year-old mother missing for fifteen months. Decades later, archival footage of that very scene revealed a convicted killer standing among the onlookers. How does a case collect so many threads and never close a single one?

In this episode, we analyze the unsolved death of Tina Knob in York, Pennsylvania. We examine the boyfriend who stopped cooperating, the anonymous caller who named two men before the line went dead, the furniture boxes that vanished, and the convicted killer captured at the recovery site. After forty years, why has no one been held responsible?

Victim: Tina Knob
Age: 18 years old
Date: February 24, 1984
Location: York, Pennsylvania
Status: Found deceased in 1985; unsolved

- Tina Knob, an 18-year-old mother of two, disappeared from York, Pennsylvania, on February 24, 1984.
- Her remains were found in May 1985 buried under two to three feet of rocks beneath the West Princess Street Bridge, blocks from her home.
- Advanced decomposition prevented a determination of cause of death, and 2005 DNA testing of scene evidence yielded nothing.
- Her boyfriend, the last confirmed person to see her alive, retained an attorney and stopped cooperating; an anonymous caller named two men, "Steven and Wayne," who were never identified.
- Archival news footage from the scene was later found to show a convicted killer among those present, and the case remains unsolved after forty years.

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An eight-year-old girl watches her aunt leave for a gospel concert, promising to return tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, and three women vanish without a trace. What happened on that April night in 1987?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearance of Sarah Boyd, her two-year-old daughter Kimberly, and their friend Linda McCord, last seen driving Linda's 1977 Lincoln. We explore the unsettling details of Linda's marriage and the compromised initial investigation that left a family searching for answers for decades.

Event: Disappearance of three women
Date: April 3, 1987
Location: Dorchester County, South Carolina
Vehicle: 1977 Lincoln
Missing Persons: Sarah Boyd, Kimberly Boyd, Linda McCord

- Eight-year-old Tiffany Ross last saw her aunt Sarah Boyd leave with her two-year-old daughter Kimberly.
- Linda McCord's husband, John McCord, had scraped faces off men in her yearbooks and was found under her car.
- The last confirmed sighting of Linda McCord's Lincoln was on April 3, 1987, followed by an older blue car.
- On April 4, 1987, the Lincoln was found parked and unoccupied at Wells Crossroads in Orangeburg County.
- A lieutenant, personally acquainted with John McCord, moved the Lincoln from the scene before it was processed as evidence.

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An eight-year-old girl watches her aunt leave for a gospel concert, promising to return tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, and three women vanish without a trace. What happened on that April night in 1987?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearance of Sarah Boyd, her two-year-old daughter Kimberly, and their friend Linda McCord, last seen driving Linda's 1977 Lincoln. We explore the unsettling details of Linda's marriage and the compromised initial investigation that left a family searching for answers for decades.

Event: Disappearance of three women
Date: April 3, 1987
Location: Dorchester County, South Carolina
Vehicle: 1977 Lincoln
Missing Persons: Sarah Boyd, Kimberly Boyd, Linda McCord

- Eight-year-old Tiffany Ross last saw her aunt Sarah Boyd leave with her two-year-old daughter Kimberly.
- Linda McCord's husband, John McCord, had scraped faces off men in her yearbooks and was found under her car.
- The last confirmed sighting of Linda McCord's Lincoln was on April 3, 1987, followed by an older blue car.
- On April 4, 1987, the Lincoln was found parked and unoccupied at Wells Crossroads in Orangeburg County.
- A lieutenant, personally acquainted with John McCord, moved the Lincoln from the scene before it was processed as evidence.

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A 21-year-old woman opened her bedroom door at 4 AM, saw a masked man in black, and then locked herself in and fell back asleep. By the time she woke again, four of her housemates were dead in what became the most significant criminal investigation in Idaho history. How could someone witness a killer and survive, while others just steps away perished?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling events of November 13, 2022, at a student rental house in Moscow, Idaho, where four young lives were tragically cut short. We explore the timeline of that night, the victims' last hours, and the baffling decisions that left two roommates unharmed. What sequence of events led to such a devastating outcome, and why did the killer target these four individuals?

Case: Moscow, Idaho Murders
Date: November 13, 2022
Location: 1122 King Road, Moscow, Idaho
Victims: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin
Survivors: Dylan Mortensen, Bethany Funk

- A 21-year-old woman saw a man dressed entirely in black, wearing a mask, moving through the hallway at approximately 4 AM.
- The house at 1122 King Road was a three-story rental property in a dense student neighborhood off the University of Idaho campus.
- Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen returned home around 1:45 AM from the Corner Club food truck.
- Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle returned from a Sigma Chi party around the same time.
- Surveillance footage captured a white Hyundai Elantra driving slowly near King Road at approximately 3:30 AM, making multiple passes.

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A 21-year-old woman opened her bedroom door at 4 AM, saw a masked man in black, and then locked herself in and fell back asleep. By the time she woke again, four of her housemates were dead in what became the most significant criminal investigation in Idaho history. How could someone witness a killer and survive, while others just steps away perished?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling events of November 13, 2022, at a student rental house in Moscow, Idaho, where four young lives were tragically cut short. We explore the timeline of that night, the victims' last hours, and the baffling decisions that left two roommates unharmed. What sequence of events led to such a devastating outcome, and why did the killer target these four individuals?

Case: Moscow, Idaho Murders
Date: November 13, 2022
Location: 1122 King Road, Moscow, Idaho
Victims: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin
Survivors: Dylan Mortensen, Bethany Funk

- A 21-year-old woman saw a man dressed entirely in black, wearing a mask, moving through the hallway at approximately 4 AM.
- The house at 1122 King Road was a three-story rental property in a dense student neighborhood off the University of Idaho campus.
- Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen returned home around 1:45 AM from the Corner Club food truck.
- Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle returned from a Sigma Chi party around the same time.
- Surveillance footage captured a white Hyundai Elantra driving slowly near King Road at approximately 3:30 AM, making multiple passes.

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A twenty-year-old mother walked out her front door with her two infant daughters and a blanket in a bag, telling her mother she was going to the dry cleaner despite a working washing machine inside. Twenty-five years later, no bodies have been found, no arrests made, and their Social Security numbers have never registered a single transaction. What happened to Jennifer Lancaster and her two babies?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearance of Jennifer Lancaster, 14-month-old Sydney, and 5-week-old Mo'Nique from Topeka, Kansas, in May 2000. We explore the details of that night, Jennifer's personal history, and the strange clue that emerged years later. Could Jennifer have left on her own, or was something more sinister at play?

Key Data:
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Date: May 12, 2000
Missing Person: Jennifer Lancaster
Children: Sydney Smith (14 months), Mo'Nique Smith (5 weeks)
Time Elapsed: 25 years
Clue: Comment card from a restaurant in Saint Louis, Missouri

- Jennifer Lancaster was 20 years old, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and multiple piercings and tattoos.
- Her cell phone was found inside the house after her disappearance, suggesting she did not take it with her.
- Jennifer had a history of withdrawing during mental health difficulties but had never taken her children with her before.
- The family received a comment card addressed to Jennifer from a restaurant in Saint Louis, Missouri, four and a half hours from Topeka.
- Sydney would be 26 and Mo'Nique 25 years old today if they are still alive.

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A twenty-year-old mother walked out her front door with her two infant daughters and a blanket in a bag, telling her mother she was going to the dry cleaner despite a working washing machine inside. Twenty-five years later, no bodies have been found, no arrests made, and their Social Security numbers have never registered a single transaction. What happened to Jennifer Lancaster and her two babies?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearance of Jennifer Lancaster, 14-month-old Sydney, and 5-week-old Mo'Nique from Topeka, Kansas, in May 2000. We explore the details of that night, Jennifer's personal history, and the strange clue that emerged years later. Could Jennifer have left on her own, or was something more sinister at play?

Key Data:
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Date: May 12, 2000
Missing Person: Jennifer Lancaster
Children: Sydney Smith (14 months), Mo'Nique Smith (5 weeks)
Time Elapsed: 25 years
Clue: Comment card from a restaurant in Saint Louis, Missouri

- Jennifer Lancaster was 20 years old, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and multiple piercings and tattoos.
- Her cell phone was found inside the house after her disappearance, suggesting she did not take it with her.
- Jennifer had a history of withdrawing during mental health difficulties but had never taken her children with her before.
- The family received a comment card addressed to Jennifer from a restaurant in Saint Louis, Missouri, four and a half hours from Topeka.
- Sydney would be 26 and Mo'Nique 25 years old today if they are still alive.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On November 29, 1980, two women were seen driving away from an Italian mountain village. Their rooms sat untouched that night, and their bank accounts in two countries went silent, never moving again after 7:20 PM. What happened in the hours between their departure and the final sighting?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Janette Bishop May and Gabriella Guerin, two women who vanished in central Italy. We reconstruct the day hour by hour, examining witness accounts and contradictions that have reopened this case more than four decades later as a double murder inquiry.

Case: Disappearance of Janette Bishop May and Gabriella Guerin
Date: November 29, 1980
Location: Sarnano, central Italy
Status: Double murder inquiry as of November 2024
Key Detail: Financial lives completely frozen after 7:20 PM

- Janette Bishop May, 40, a Londoner, was renovating a farmhouse near Sarnano.
- Gabriella Guerin, 39, an Italian resident, was Janette's translator and guide.
- A local surveyor advised them not to go up the mountain due to unsafe road conditions.
- A hardware store employee saw Janette at 4:15 PM, noting she had changed clothes since the morning.
- The last confirmed sighting was at 7:20 PM, a dark hatchback with two figures seen leaving the village.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On November 29, 1980, two women were seen driving away from an Italian mountain village. Their rooms sat untouched that night, and their bank accounts in two countries went silent, never moving again after 7:20 PM. What happened in the hours between their departure and the final sighting?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Janette Bishop May and Gabriella Guerin, two women who vanished in central Italy. We reconstruct the day hour by hour, examining witness accounts and contradictions that have reopened this case more than four decades later as a double murder inquiry.

Case: Disappearance of Janette Bishop May and Gabriella Guerin
Date: November 29, 1980
Location: Sarnano, central Italy
Status: Double murder inquiry as of November 2024
Key Detail: Financial lives completely frozen after 7:20 PM

- Janette Bishop May, 40, a Londoner, was renovating a farmhouse near Sarnano.
- Gabriella Guerin, 39, an Italian resident, was Janette's translator and guide.
- A local surveyor advised them not to go up the mountain due to unsafe road conditions.
- A hardware store employee saw Janette at 4:15 PM, noting she had changed clothes since the morning.
- The last confirmed sighting was at 7:20 PM, a dark hatchback with two figures seen leaving the village.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A handwritten note taped to an apartment door in Lewiston, Idaho, was the last confirmed trace of a woman before she vanished, along with two others, on a single night in 1982. Two bodies were found strangled in water, but the third has never been recovered, and the man investigators believe is responsible has lived in freedom for over forty years. What critical evidence was lost, and what new DNA results could finally change everything?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearances of Christina Nelson, Brandy Miller, and Steven Parasol from the Lewis and Clark Valley. We explore how a small-town investigation spent years chasing the wrong lead and how a single building connects all three victims. What crucial misjudgments prevented an arrest for decades?

Case: Lewiston Disappearances
Date: September 12, 1982
Location: Lewiston, Idaho
Victims: Christina Nelson, Brandy Miller, Steven Parasol
Investigation Status: Ongoing, with new DNA evidence pending

- A note left by Christina Nelson stated she was going to the Safeway with Brandy and expected to be back in a few minutes.
- Christina Nelson was 21, Brandy Miller was 18, and Steven Parasol was 35 at the time of their disappearances.
- Two victims were found strangled with ropes, their bodies recovered from water.
- Steven Parasol had taken over Christina Nelson's previous job as a custodian at the local civic theater.
- The civic theater, a potential crime scene, was renovated, with walls stripped and rebuilt, burying potential evidence.

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A handwritten note taped to an apartment door in Lewiston, Idaho, was the last confirmed trace of a woman before she vanished, along with two others, on a single night in 1982. Two bodies were found strangled in water, but the third has never been recovered, and the man investigators believe is responsible has lived in freedom for over forty years. What critical evidence was lost, and what new DNA results could finally change everything?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearances of Christina Nelson, Brandy Miller, and Steven Parasol from the Lewis and Clark Valley. We explore how a small-town investigation spent years chasing the wrong lead and how a single building connects all three victims. What crucial misjudgments prevented an arrest for decades?

Case: Lewiston Disappearances
Date: September 12, 1982
Location: Lewiston, Idaho
Victims: Christina Nelson, Brandy Miller, Steven Parasol
Investigation Status: Ongoing, with new DNA evidence pending

- A note left by Christina Nelson stated she was going to the Safeway with Brandy and expected to be back in a few minutes.
- Christina Nelson was 21, Brandy Miller was 18, and Steven Parasol was 35 at the time of their disappearances.
- Two victims were found strangled with ropes, their bodies recovered from water.
- Steven Parasol had taken over Christina Nelson's previous job as a custodian at the local civic theater.
- The civic theater, a potential crime scene, was renovated, with walls stripped and rebuilt, burying potential evidence.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On a summer morning, a 22-year-old college student began a familiar bike ride in Idaho, expecting to be home in three hours. She was never seen alive again, and eight days later, her dismembered remains were found in the Snake River. What crucial evidence was destroyed before it could ever be tested, and how did a key witness's story change over time?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearance and murder of Kristen David, a case that has remained open for over forty years. We explore the critical pieces of evidence that were lost, the shifting testimony of a vital witness, and the methodical nature of a crime that still haunts investigators.

Key Data:
Victim: Kristen David
Date of Disappearance: June 26, 1981
Location: Idaho
Discovery of Remains: Around July 4, 1981
Investigating Agency: FBI office in Salt Lake City

- Kristen David was a 22-year-old student at the University of Idaho.
- Her remains were found dismembered in garbage bags in the Snake River.
- Blood-soaked towels were found in a lodge room around June 30, but were laundered before investigators could test them.
- A witness named James saw a brown van with Oregon license plates and a young woman matching Kristen's description near Greencreek on the morning of her disappearance.
- The witness's account from 1981 differed from his statement in 2018.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On a summer morning, a 22-year-old college student began a familiar bike ride in Idaho, expecting to be home in three hours. She was never seen alive again, and eight days later, her dismembered remains were found in the Snake River. What crucial evidence was destroyed before it could ever be tested, and how did a key witness's story change over time?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearance and murder of Kristen David, a case that has remained open for over forty years. We explore the critical pieces of evidence that were lost, the shifting testimony of a vital witness, and the methodical nature of a crime that still haunts investigators.

Key Data:
Victim: Kristen David
Date of Disappearance: June 26, 1981
Location: Idaho
Discovery of Remains: Around July 4, 1981
Investigating Agency: FBI office in Salt Lake City

- Kristen David was a 22-year-old student at the University of Idaho.
- Her remains were found dismembered in garbage bags in the Snake River.
- Blood-soaked towels were found in a lodge room around June 30, but were laundered before investigators could test them.
- A witness named James saw a brown van with Oregon license plates and a young woman matching Kristen's description near Greencreek on the morning of her disappearance.
- The witness's account from 1981 differed from his statement in 2018.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Four family members gathered for a seemingly loving lunch, only to fight for their lives within hours. The host, however, remained completely unaffected. What chilling secret did the Beef Wellingtons hide?

In this episode, we analyze the strange case of a family lunch in Victoria, Australia, where three guests died and one survived, while the host remained healthy. We explore the host's hidden life, her family connections, and the unsettling clues that emerged during the investigation. What drove this shocking act?

Person: Aaron Patterson
Date: July 29, 2023
Location: Victoria, Australia
Event: Family lunch
Outcome: Three deaths, one survivor

- Four guests at a lunch in Victoria, Australia, became critically ill within twelve hours.
- Three of the four guests died: Gail, Dawn, and Heather.
- The host, Aaron Patterson, did not fall ill.
- Phone location data placed Aaron near areas with death cap mushrooms months before the lunch.
- Aaron acquired a food dehydrator shortly after visiting these locations.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Four family members gathered for a seemingly loving lunch, only to fight for their lives within hours. The host, however, remained completely unaffected. What chilling secret did the Beef Wellingtons hide?

In this episode, we analyze the strange case of a family lunch in Victoria, Australia, where three guests died and one survived, while the host remained healthy. We explore the host's hidden life, her family connections, and the unsettling clues that emerged during the investigation. What drove this shocking act?

Person: Aaron Patterson
Date: July 29, 2023
Location: Victoria, Australia
Event: Family lunch
Outcome: Three deaths, one survivor

- Four guests at a lunch in Victoria, Australia, became critically ill within twelve hours.
- Three of the four guests died: Gail, Dawn, and Heather.
- The host, Aaron Patterson, did not fall ill.
- Phone location data placed Aaron near areas with death cap mushrooms months before the lunch.
- Aaron acquired a food dehydrator shortly after visiting these locations.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A fifteen-year-old girl arrived home to an empty house, her parents vanished, leaving behind funeral clothes laid out and an open, empty gun cabinet. What interrupted John and Shelly Markley's preparations for a family funeral, and why have they never been found?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing disappearance of John and Shelly Markley from their Bristolville, Ohio home in 1995. We explore the unusual scene discovered by their daughter, the details that suggest an involuntary departure, and the chilling phone call that followed. What happened to the Markleys, and why has their case remained unsolved for nearly thirty years?

Case: John and Shelly Markley Disappearance
Date: December 15, 1995
Location: Bristolville, Ohio
Age of Daughter: Fifteen
Marital Status: Married for sixteen years

- On December 15, 1995, a fifteen-year-old girl found her family home empty in Bristolville, Ohio.
- Her mother's purse and cigarettes were left untouched on the counter, a detail suggesting she did not leave voluntarily.
- Funeral attire had been laid out on the bed, indicating John and Shelly were preparing to leave for a viewing.
- A small safe, usually in the bedroom closet, was found open in the bathroom.
- The locked gun cabinet where John kept his firearms was standing open and empty.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717379Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:18:15 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Funeral Clothes and the Empty Gun Cabinet A fifteen-year-old girl arrived home to an empty house, her parents vanished, leaving behind funeral clothes laid out and an open, empty gun cabinet. What interrupted John and Shelly Markley's...
A fifteen-year-old girl arrived home to an empty house, her parents vanished, leaving behind funeral clothes laid out and an open, empty gun cabinet. What interrupted John and Shelly Markley's preparations for a family funeral, and why have they never been found?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing disappearance of John and Shelly Markley from their Bristolville, Ohio home in 1995. We explore the unusual scene discovered by their daughter, the details that suggest an involuntary departure, and the chilling phone call that followed. What happened to the Markleys, and why has their case remained unsolved for nearly thirty years?

Case: John and Shelly Markley Disappearance
Date: December 15, 1995
Location: Bristolville, Ohio
Age of Daughter: Fifteen
Marital Status: Married for sixteen years

- On December 15, 1995, a fifteen-year-old girl found her family home empty in Bristolville, Ohio.
- Her mother's purse and cigarettes were left untouched on the counter, a detail suggesting she did not leave voluntarily.
- Funeral attire had been laid out on the bed, indicating John and Shelly were preparing to leave for a viewing.
- A small safe, usually in the bedroom closet, was found open in the bathroom.
- The locked gun cabinet where John kept his firearms was standing open and empty.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An 18-year-old woman is found dead in a cemetery, shot at close range, with no weapon or sign of struggle. Hours earlier, her father heard a loud boom in the dark and, instead of investigating, recorded license plates. What secrets did he keep, and what really happened in those missing hours?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Anastasia Whitfugan, found in Lincoln Cemetery in 1997. We explore the complex relationships surrounding her, the chilling details of the crime scene, and the three years of silence that followed before the truth began to emerge.

Case: Anastasia Whitfugan
Date: October 23, 1997
Location: Lincoln Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri
Victim: Anastasia Whitfugan, 18 years old
Investigator: Deputy David Eper, Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Witness: Robert Whitfugan (Bob), Anastasia's father

- Anastasia Whitfugan was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head, the weapon pressed directly against her nose.
- A single key with a cuckoo clock keychain was found in her pocket.
- Anastasia's father, Bob Whitfugan, recorded 31 license plates outside Mount Washington Cemetery the night she disappeared.
- Bob Whitfugan told investigators he heard a "loud boom" that night but continued to record license plates.
- Three years after the murder, a witness named Kelly described seeing Byron retrieve a shotgun and fire it at Anastasia's face.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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An 18-year-old woman is found dead in a cemetery, shot at close range, with no weapon or sign of struggle. Hours earlier, her father heard a loud boom in the dark and, instead of investigating, recorded license plates. What secrets did he keep, and what really happened in those missing hours?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Anastasia Whitfugan, found in Lincoln Cemetery in 1997. We explore the complex relationships surrounding her, the chilling details of the crime scene, and the three years of silence that followed before the truth began to emerge.

Case: Anastasia Whitfugan
Date: October 23, 1997
Location: Lincoln Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri
Victim: Anastasia Whitfugan, 18 years old
Investigator: Deputy David Eper, Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Witness: Robert Whitfugan (Bob), Anastasia's father

- Anastasia Whitfugan was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head, the weapon pressed directly against her nose.
- A single key with a cuckoo clock keychain was found in her pocket.
- Anastasia's father, Bob Whitfugan, recorded 31 license plates outside Mount Washington Cemetery the night she disappeared.
- Bob Whitfugan told investigators he heard a "loud boom" that night but continued to record license plates.
- Three years after the murder, a witness named Kelly described seeing Byron retrieve a shotgun and fire it at Anastasia's face.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young man with autism vanishes from his home, leaving behind only his iPad and headphones, but the technology company involved gives his family and law enforcement conflicting information about the device. Did Jonathan Wong leave alone, or was someone else involved in his disappearance?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing case of Jonathan Wong, a 21-year-old with the functional understanding of a child, who disappeared from Arlington, Washington. We explore the conflicting statements from a technology company and the critical decisions made by his family regarding his iPad. What truly happened on the morning of March 31st, 2025?

Missing Person: Jonathan Wong
Age: 21 years old
Location: Arlington, Washington
Date of Disappearance: March 31, 2025
Functional Understanding: 8-9 years old

- Jonathan Wong was diagnosed with autism and relied on structure and routine.
- His parents removed parental security restrictions from his iPad and iPhone before he vanished.
- Jonathan left his home before dawn on March 31, 2025, taking only his iPad, headphones, and the clothes he was wearing.
- Search dogs followed a scent trail from his home that ended at a cul-de-sac.
- A technology company provided conflicting information about Jonathan's iPad to his family and law enforcement.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717372Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:18:06 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe iPad, The Lie, and The Missing Son A young man with autism vanishes from his home, leaving behind only his iPad and headphones, but the technology company involved gives his family and law enforcement conflicting information about the device....
A young man with autism vanishes from his home, leaving behind only his iPad and headphones, but the technology company involved gives his family and law enforcement conflicting information about the device. Did Jonathan Wong leave alone, or was someone else involved in his disappearance?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing case of Jonathan Wong, a 21-year-old with the functional understanding of a child, who disappeared from Arlington, Washington. We explore the conflicting statements from a technology company and the critical decisions made by his family regarding his iPad. What truly happened on the morning of March 31st, 2025?

Missing Person: Jonathan Wong
Age: 21 years old
Location: Arlington, Washington
Date of Disappearance: March 31, 2025
Functional Understanding: 8-9 years old

- Jonathan Wong was diagnosed with autism and relied on structure and routine.
- His parents removed parental security restrictions from his iPad and iPhone before he vanished.
- Jonathan left his home before dawn on March 31, 2025, taking only his iPad, headphones, and the clothes he was wearing.
- Search dogs followed a scent trail from his home that ended at a cul-de-sac.
- A technology company provided conflicting information about Jonathan's iPad to his family and law enforcement.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A fourteen-year-old girl steps out to deliver a birthday card, just blocks from home, and never returns. For forty years, her mother waited for answers, while a DNA profile of the killer sat in a database, matching no one for over two decades. What secret kept the truth hidden for so long?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance and murder of Wendy Jerome, a case marked by decades of silence and a mother's relentless search for justice. We explore the details of that Thanksgiving night in 1984 and the scientific breakthroughs that eventually brought a long-awaited answer. How did a simple errand lead to a forty-year mystery?

Case: Wendy Jerome
Date: November 22, 1984
Location: Rochester, New York
Victim: Wendy Jerome, 14 years old
Evidence: Sexual assault kit, DNA profile

- Wendy Jerome left her home in Rochester, New York, on Thanksgiving night, 1984, to deliver a birthday card to her best friend.
- Her body was found on the grounds of School thirty-three, with defensive wounds and severe facial injuries.
- A sexual assault kit collected that night yielded a complete male DNA profile in 1999, which was entered into the CODIS database.
- For over twenty years, the DNA profile in CODIS did not match any existing records.
- Investigators eliminated several suspects, including "Dale," Michael Ross, and the man who discovered Wendy's body, through DNA comparisons.

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A fourteen-year-old girl steps out to deliver a birthday card, just blocks from home, and never returns. For forty years, her mother waited for answers, while a DNA profile of the killer sat in a database, matching no one for over two decades. What secret kept the truth hidden for so long?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance and murder of Wendy Jerome, a case marked by decades of silence and a mother's relentless search for justice. We explore the details of that Thanksgiving night in 1984 and the scientific breakthroughs that eventually brought a long-awaited answer. How did a simple errand lead to a forty-year mystery?

Case: Wendy Jerome
Date: November 22, 1984
Location: Rochester, New York
Victim: Wendy Jerome, 14 years old
Evidence: Sexual assault kit, DNA profile

- Wendy Jerome left her home in Rochester, New York, on Thanksgiving night, 1984, to deliver a birthday card to her best friend.
- Her body was found on the grounds of School thirty-three, with defensive wounds and severe facial injuries.
- A sexual assault kit collected that night yielded a complete male DNA profile in 1999, which was entered into the CODIS database.
- For over twenty years, the DNA profile in CODIS did not match any existing records.
- Investigators eliminated several suspects, including "Dale," Michael Ross, and the man who discovered Wendy's body, through DNA comparisons.

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On Valentine's Day, a father found his daughter murdered in her home, but before he discovered her body, he unknowingly encountered her killer still at the scene. He closed the bedroom door, giving the stranger privacy, only to return minutes later to find his daughter dead and the killer gone. How could a man leave so much evidence behind, yet remain a ghost to law enforcement for years?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling murder of Jodine Sarin, a 39-year-old woman with a developmental disability, found dead in her Carlsbad, California, condominium. We explore the initial investigation, the extensive physical evidence left by the perpetrator, and the frustrating reality of a killer who left abundant DNA and fingerprints but had no record in any database.

Case: Jodine Sarin Murder
Date: February 14, 2007
Location: Carlsbad, California
Victim: Jodine Sarin, 39 years old
Key Evidence: Abundant DNA and multiple partial fingerprints

- Jodine Sarin was murdered inside her condominium on Valentine's Day, 2007, and her body was found nearly ten hours later.
- Her 77-year-old father, Art Sarin, forced entry into her condo and saw two figures on the bed, unknowingly giving the killer privacy before discovering his daughter's death.
- Jodine had a developmental disability, placing her cognitive functioning closer to that of an early teenager, and depended on her parents for daily support.
- Investigators recovered abundant DNA and multiple partial fingerprints from the crime scene, but the perpetrator had no match in state or national databases.
- The medical examiner determined Jodine's time of death was approximately noon, and she had suffered a prolonged death.

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On Valentine's Day, a father found his daughter murdered in her home, but before he discovered her body, he unknowingly encountered her killer still at the scene. He closed the bedroom door, giving the stranger privacy, only to return minutes later to find his daughter dead and the killer gone. How could a man leave so much evidence behind, yet remain a ghost to law enforcement for years?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling murder of Jodine Sarin, a 39-year-old woman with a developmental disability, found dead in her Carlsbad, California, condominium. We explore the initial investigation, the extensive physical evidence left by the perpetrator, and the frustrating reality of a killer who left abundant DNA and fingerprints but had no record in any database.

Case: Jodine Sarin Murder
Date: February 14, 2007
Location: Carlsbad, California
Victim: Jodine Sarin, 39 years old
Key Evidence: Abundant DNA and multiple partial fingerprints

- Jodine Sarin was murdered inside her condominium on Valentine's Day, 2007, and her body was found nearly ten hours later.
- Her 77-year-old father, Art Sarin, forced entry into her condo and saw two figures on the bed, unknowingly giving the killer privacy before discovering his daughter's death.
- Jodine had a developmental disability, placing her cognitive functioning closer to that of an early teenager, and depended on her parents for daily support.
- Investigators recovered abundant DNA and multiple partial fingerprints from the crime scene, but the perpetrator had no match in state or national databases.
- The medical examiner determined Jodine's time of death was approximately noon, and she had suffered a prolonged death.

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A fifteen-year-old girl called 911 from a pay phone, reporting a stolen truck, just hours before her body was pulled from a river, wrapped in a duvet cover and weighted with rocks. This crucial call sat in a database, undiscovered, while the search for her went cold. How could such a vital piece of evidence be overlooked for so long?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic case of Tina Fontaine, a fifteen-year-old girl whose life was marked by a series of systemic failures and personal heartbreaks. We explore the accumulation of missed opportunities and the devastating impact of a system that failed to protect a vulnerable Indigenous child. What patterns emerge when we examine the moments where different decisions might have changed everything?

Case: Tina Fontaine
Date: August 6, 2014
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Victim: Tina Fontaine, 15 years old
Cause of Death: Injuries from assault, body found in Red River

- On August 6, 2014, Tina Fontaine, 15, called 911 from a pay phone in Winnipeg.
- Three days later, her body was found in the Red River, wrapped in a duvet cover and weighted with rocks.
- Tina was a member of Sagkeeng First Nation and had a younger sister named Sarah and a great-aunt named Thelma.
- Her father, Eugene Fontaine, died from injuries after being beaten in October 2011, when Tina was 12.
- Between 2013 and spring 2014, Tina ran away to Winnipeg three times.

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A fifteen-year-old girl called 911 from a pay phone, reporting a stolen truck, just hours before her body was pulled from a river, wrapped in a duvet cover and weighted with rocks. This crucial call sat in a database, undiscovered, while the search for her went cold. How could such a vital piece of evidence be overlooked for so long?

In this episode, we analyze the tragic case of Tina Fontaine, a fifteen-year-old girl whose life was marked by a series of systemic failures and personal heartbreaks. We explore the accumulation of missed opportunities and the devastating impact of a system that failed to protect a vulnerable Indigenous child. What patterns emerge when we examine the moments where different decisions might have changed everything?

Case: Tina Fontaine
Date: August 6, 2014
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Victim: Tina Fontaine, 15 years old
Cause of Death: Injuries from assault, body found in Red River

- On August 6, 2014, Tina Fontaine, 15, called 911 from a pay phone in Winnipeg.
- Three days later, her body was found in the Red River, wrapped in a duvet cover and weighted with rocks.
- Tina was a member of Sagkeeng First Nation and had a younger sister named Sarah and a great-aunt named Thelma.
- Her father, Eugene Fontaine, died from injuries after being beaten in October 2011, when Tina was 12.
- Between 2013 and spring 2014, Tina ran away to Winnipeg three times.

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A young woman's body was found in a ravine off Mulholland Drive, stabbed over 150 times, with no identification. For 34 years, she was known only as Jane Doe 59, but the reason her case went unsolved reveals a chilling truth about what happened to Reet Jurvetson. How did a careful, deliberate woman end up brutally murdered in a city she barely knew, chasing a man named Jean?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Reet Jurvetson, a 23-year-old Estonian-Canadian who traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles in 1969, following a man named Jean. We explore the details of her life, her mysterious journey, and the brutal circumstances of her death, including the perplexing detail of two men named Jean, neither ever identified. What critical evidence disappeared, preventing justice for Reet?

Case: Jane Doe 59
Victim: Reet Jurvetson
Date of Discovery: November 16, 1969
Location: Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles
Age: 23 years old

- Reet Jurvetson was stabbed more than 150 times.
- Her body was found in a ravine off Mulholland Drive.
- She had eaten a meal approximately two hours before her death.
- Defensive injuries were found on her hands.
- A pair of men's eyeglasses, not belonging to Reet, were recovered near the body but later disappeared from evidence.

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A young woman's body was found in a ravine off Mulholland Drive, stabbed over 150 times, with no identification. For 34 years, she was known only as Jane Doe 59, but the reason her case went unsolved reveals a chilling truth about what happened to Reet Jurvetson. How did a careful, deliberate woman end up brutally murdered in a city she barely knew, chasing a man named Jean?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Reet Jurvetson, a 23-year-old Estonian-Canadian who traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles in 1969, following a man named Jean. We explore the details of her life, her mysterious journey, and the brutal circumstances of her death, including the perplexing detail of two men named Jean, neither ever identified. What critical evidence disappeared, preventing justice for Reet?

Case: Jane Doe 59
Victim: Reet Jurvetson
Date of Discovery: November 16, 1969
Location: Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles
Age: 23 years old

- Reet Jurvetson was stabbed more than 150 times.
- Her body was found in a ravine off Mulholland Drive.
- She had eaten a meal approximately two hours before her death.
- Defensive injuries were found on her hands.
- A pair of men's eyeglasses, not belonging to Reet, were recovered near the body but later disappeared from evidence.

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Three women were found stacked in an outbuilding, each shot once in the head and covered with hay, while the man who shared a home with one of them was gone for days. This man, a licensed commercial pilot and certified wilderness guide, was living two entirely separate lives that violently collided, leaving three dead and a killer who has never been found. Could a man so calculated simply vanish, or did he engineer his own disappearance?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking architecture of deception maintained by Gerald Michael Bullinger, who vanished after the murders of his wife, Cheryl Baker; his girlfriend, Nadia Medley; and her 14-year-old daughter, Payton. We explore the meticulous planning behind his double life and the calculated steps he took to disappear into the wilderness he knew so well. What led to this explosive outburst, and how did a man trusted with people's safety become a fugitive on the U.S. Marshals wanted list?

Case: Caldwell Triple Homicide
Fugitive: Gerald Michael Bullinger
Victims: Cheryl Baker, Nadia Medley, Payton Medley
Location: Caldwell, Idaho; Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Year: 2017

- Three women found shot once in the head, covered with hay, in an outbuilding in Caldwell, Idaho.
- Gerald Michael Bullinger, a commercial pilot and wilderness guide, was around 65 years old at the time of the killings.
- Bullinger maintained two parallel relationships, with his wife Cheryl Baker and his girlfriend Nadia Medley, who had a 14-year-old daughter, Payton.
- A white Ford Focus, Utah plate 129 UMP, was located at Site Four of the Pacific Creek campground in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
- Phone records place Bullinger making calls around June 10, roughly a week before the bodies were discovered on June 18.

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Three women were found stacked in an outbuilding, each shot once in the head and covered with hay, while the man who shared a home with one of them was gone for days. This man, a licensed commercial pilot and certified wilderness guide, was living two entirely separate lives that violently collided, leaving three dead and a killer who has never been found. Could a man so calculated simply vanish, or did he engineer his own disappearance?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking architecture of deception maintained by Gerald Michael Bullinger, who vanished after the murders of his wife, Cheryl Baker; his girlfriend, Nadia Medley; and her 14-year-old daughter, Payton. We explore the meticulous planning behind his double life and the calculated steps he took to disappear into the wilderness he knew so well. What led to this explosive outburst, and how did a man trusted with people's safety become a fugitive on the U.S. Marshals wanted list?

Case: Caldwell Triple Homicide
Fugitive: Gerald Michael Bullinger
Victims: Cheryl Baker, Nadia Medley, Payton Medley
Location: Caldwell, Idaho; Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Year: 2017

- Three women found shot once in the head, covered with hay, in an outbuilding in Caldwell, Idaho.
- Gerald Michael Bullinger, a commercial pilot and wilderness guide, was around 65 years old at the time of the killings.
- Bullinger maintained two parallel relationships, with his wife Cheryl Baker and his girlfriend Nadia Medley, who had a 14-year-old daughter, Payton.
- A white Ford Focus, Utah plate 129 UMP, was located at Site Four of the Pacific Creek campground in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
- Phone records place Bullinger making calls around June 10, roughly a week before the bodies were discovered on June 18.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A 23-year-old woman left her hospital job, walked towards a bus stop, and was never seen again. Decades later, her remains are still missing, and no one has been arrested for her disappearance. What happened to Dawn Mosino on that afternoon in 1989?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious vanishing of Dawn Mosino, a dependable woman whose life held secrets her family wouldn't discover for years. We delve into the contents of her diary and the alarming presence of a former coworker. What hidden truths did Dawn's private writings reveal about her final weeks?

Case: Dawn Mosino Disappearance
Date: May 22, 1989
Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania
Hospital: Binmar Hospital
Investigator: Detective Luther Leighton
Witness: Kathy

- Dawn Mosino was 23 years old when she disappeared in May 1989.
- She worked at Binmar Hospital, serving meals to patients.
- Her diary, collected by police, contained entries describing a secret relationship with a man named Nick.
- A witness identified Thomas Hawkins Jr. as a man seen speaking with Dawn at the bus stop.
- Dawn's sister, Kath, did not see the diary until decades after the disappearance.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A 23-year-old woman left her hospital job, walked towards a bus stop, and was never seen again. Decades later, her remains are still missing, and no one has been arrested for her disappearance. What happened to Dawn Mosino on that afternoon in 1989?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious vanishing of Dawn Mosino, a dependable woman whose life held secrets her family wouldn't discover for years. We delve into the contents of her diary and the alarming presence of a former coworker. What hidden truths did Dawn's private writings reveal about her final weeks?

Case: Dawn Mosino Disappearance
Date: May 22, 1989
Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania
Hospital: Binmar Hospital
Investigator: Detective Luther Leighton
Witness: Kathy

- Dawn Mosino was 23 years old when she disappeared in May 1989.
- She worked at Binmar Hospital, serving meals to patients.
- Her diary, collected by police, contained entries describing a secret relationship with a man named Nick.
- A witness identified Thomas Hawkins Jr. as a man seen speaking with Dawn at the bus stop.
- Dawn's sister, Kath, did not see the diary until decades after the disappearance.

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On the night of June 7, 2021, a man called 911 to report finding his wife and son shot dead on their family property. What he didn't mention was a video on his son's phone placing him at the exact location minutes before the gunshots. How could a family with nearly a century of legal authority become the subject of a murder investigation where almost nothing unfolded as it should?

In this episode, we analyze the Murdaugh family's deep-rooted influence in South Carolina and the events leading up to the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. We explore the accumulation of strange facts, from a missing jacket to two never-found murder weapons, that formed a portrait a jury found impossible to ignore. What secrets did the most powerful family in the county hide?

Case: Murdaugh Murders
Location: Colleton County, South Carolina
Date: June 7, 2021
Victims: Maggie Murdaugh, Paul Murdaugh
Caller: Alec Murdaugh

- On June 7, 2021, at 10:10 PM, Alec Murdaugh called 911.
- A video recorded on Paul Murdaugh's phone placed Alec at the scene minutes before the gunshots.
- The Murdaugh family had served as elected solicitors for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina for most of the 20th century.
- Paul Murdaugh was facing a civil lawsuit for boating under the influence causing death, with financial liability in the tens of millions of dollars.
- The Moselle estate, where the murders occurred, was a 1,500-acre working plantation-style property.

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On the night of June 7, 2021, a man called 911 to report finding his wife and son shot dead on their family property. What he didn't mention was a video on his son's phone placing him at the exact location minutes before the gunshots. How could a family with nearly a century of legal authority become the subject of a murder investigation where almost nothing unfolded as it should?

In this episode, we analyze the Murdaugh family's deep-rooted influence in South Carolina and the events leading up to the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. We explore the accumulation of strange facts, from a missing jacket to two never-found murder weapons, that formed a portrait a jury found impossible to ignore. What secrets did the most powerful family in the county hide?

Case: Murdaugh Murders
Location: Colleton County, South Carolina
Date: June 7, 2021
Victims: Maggie Murdaugh, Paul Murdaugh
Caller: Alec Murdaugh

- On June 7, 2021, at 10:10 PM, Alec Murdaugh called 911.
- A video recorded on Paul Murdaugh's phone placed Alec at the scene minutes before the gunshots.
- The Murdaugh family had served as elected solicitors for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina for most of the 20th century.
- Paul Murdaugh was facing a civil lawsuit for boating under the influence causing death, with financial liability in the tens of millions of dollars.
- The Moselle estate, where the murders occurred, was a 1,500-acre working plantation-style property.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A 53-year-old woman, known for her routine and reliability, was recorded arriving at a high-security federal lab for her shift, only to drive away seven minutes later without ever entering the building. What happened in the eight hours that followed, and why did she meticulously dismantle her morning routine with a series of deliberate lies?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing disappearance of Melissa Casillas, an administrative assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory, whose carefully constructed morning of deceit left investigators with more questions than answers. What secrets was she hiding, and what led to her sudden vanishing act?

Key Data:
Person: Melissa Casillas
Age: 53 years old
Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico
Date: June 26, 2025
Husband: Mark Casillas
Daughter: Sierra Casillas

- On June 26, 2025, at 6:13 AM, Melissa Casillas arrived at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- Seven minutes later, her car drove away, and she never entered the building for her shift.
- Melissa had recently lost her security clearance at LANL due to financial issues.
- Her two personal phones were found factory reset at home, and her wallet and keys were left behind.
- Melissa sent an email to work claiming an emergency with her daughter, who was asleep at home.

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A 53-year-old woman, known for her routine and reliability, was recorded arriving at a high-security federal lab for her shift, only to drive away seven minutes later without ever entering the building. What happened in the eight hours that followed, and why did she meticulously dismantle her morning routine with a series of deliberate lies?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing disappearance of Melissa Casillas, an administrative assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory, whose carefully constructed morning of deceit left investigators with more questions than answers. What secrets was she hiding, and what led to her sudden vanishing act?

Key Data:
Person: Melissa Casillas
Age: 53 years old
Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico
Date: June 26, 2025
Husband: Mark Casillas
Daughter: Sierra Casillas

- On June 26, 2025, at 6:13 AM, Melissa Casillas arrived at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- Seven minutes later, her car drove away, and she never entered the building for her shift.
- Melissa had recently lost her security clearance at LANL due to financial issues.
- Her two personal phones were found factory reset at home, and her wallet and keys were left behind.
- Melissa sent an email to work claiming an emergency with her daughter, who was asleep at home.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Two young women were found shot multiple times in their apartment, with no signs of forced entry at the front door. But a muddy shoe print on a neighbor's table positioned below the balcony suggested a killer knew how to get in. What happened in the hours before the discovery?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious deaths of Destiny Jackson and Nazera Muhammad, focusing on the evidence found at the scene and Nazera's two chilling 911 calls. What did Nazera know, and why did she call for help twice before the attack?

Case: Double Homicide
Victims: Destiny Jackson, Nazera Muhammad
Location: Hobart, Indiana
Date: November 4, 2022
Key Detail: Muddy shoe print on a table below the apartment's balcony

- Police found grocery bags with perishables outside the front door of the apartment.
- Destiny Jackson was 20 years old, Nazera Muhammad was 19.
- Nazera Muhammad called 911 on November 2, 2022, reporting a man watching vehicles.
- Nazera called 911 again in the early hours of November 4, with gunshots audible on the recording.
- The sliding glass door to the balcony was unlocked, and there were no signs of forced entry at the front door.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Two young women were found shot multiple times in their apartment, with no signs of forced entry at the front door. But a muddy shoe print on a neighbor's table positioned below the balcony suggested a killer knew how to get in. What happened in the hours before the discovery?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious deaths of Destiny Jackson and Nazera Muhammad, focusing on the evidence found at the scene and Nazera's two chilling 911 calls. What did Nazera know, and why did she call for help twice before the attack?

Case: Double Homicide
Victims: Destiny Jackson, Nazera Muhammad
Location: Hobart, Indiana
Date: November 4, 2022
Key Detail: Muddy shoe print on a table below the apartment's balcony

- Police found grocery bags with perishables outside the front door of the apartment.
- Destiny Jackson was 20 years old, Nazera Muhammad was 19.
- Nazera Muhammad called 911 on November 2, 2022, reporting a man watching vehicles.
- Nazera called 911 again in the early hours of November 4, with gunshots audible on the recording.
- The sliding glass door to the balcony was unlocked, and there were no signs of forced entry at the front door.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An antiques shop in a small Welsh town still had its handwritten sign facing the street: "Back in 2 minutes." The owner had stepped out that afternoon and never came back, leaving her purse, keys, and jacket on the counter. How does a woman everyone in town knew vanish completely in the time it takes to run an errand?

In this episode, we analyze the 1990 disappearance of Trevaline Evans in Llangollen, North Wales. We examine the belongings she left behind, the massive search that found nothing, the "mystery man" sketch police quietly withdrew, and the 2019 camera footage that reignited everything. After thirty-four years, why is the question on that sign still unanswered?

Victim: Trevaline Evans
Age: 52 years old
Date: June 16, 1990
Location: Llangollen, North Wales
Status: Missing; body never found

- Trevaline Evans, a 52-year-old antiques shop owner, vanished on June 16, 1990, leaving her shop sign reading "Back in 2 minutes."
- She left behind her purse, keys, jacket, and face powder, and was expected home for dinner with her husband that evening.
- One of the largest searches in the region's history — dragging the River Dee, canals, caves, and mine shafts — found no trace of her.
- A composite sketch of a "mystery man" seen walking with her that afternoon was quietly withdrawn by police in 2001 with no explanation.
- In 2019, two brothers using a drainage camera photographed what looked like human remains beneath a building, but police later said nothing was found.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An antiques shop in a small Welsh town still had its handwritten sign facing the street: "Back in 2 minutes." The owner had stepped out that afternoon and never came back, leaving her purse, keys, and jacket on the counter. How does a woman everyone in town knew vanish completely in the time it takes to run an errand?

In this episode, we analyze the 1990 disappearance of Trevaline Evans in Llangollen, North Wales. We examine the belongings she left behind, the massive search that found nothing, the "mystery man" sketch police quietly withdrew, and the 2019 camera footage that reignited everything. After thirty-four years, why is the question on that sign still unanswered?

Victim: Trevaline Evans
Age: 52 years old
Date: June 16, 1990
Location: Llangollen, North Wales
Status: Missing; body never found

- Trevaline Evans, a 52-year-old antiques shop owner, vanished on June 16, 1990, leaving her shop sign reading "Back in 2 minutes."
- She left behind her purse, keys, jacket, and face powder, and was expected home for dinner with her husband that evening.
- One of the largest searches in the region's history — dragging the River Dee, canals, caves, and mine shafts — found no trace of her.
- A composite sketch of a "mystery man" seen walking with her that afternoon was quietly withdrawn by police in 2001 with no explanation.
- In 2019, two brothers using a drainage camera photographed what looked like human remains beneath a building, but police later said nothing was found.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An eight-year-old girl stepped off a school bus and vanished on a 500-foot walk home, her mother watching from the window. Forty years later, no remains have been found, and no one has been charged. What happened in those critical moments on a quiet Pennsylvania road?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearance of Cherry Maym, who vanished in broad daylight from a rural community in 1985. We explore the initial investigation, the family's struggles, and the perplexing absence of any physical evidence. How could a child disappear without a trace in such a short distance?

Date: February 22, 1985
Location: Cabbot, Pennsylvania
Victim: Cherry Maym
Age: Eight years old
Status: Missing, no remains found, no charges filed

- Cherry Maym was last seen at 4:10 PM, stepping off a school bus.
- She had a 500-foot walk from the bus stop to her home.
- Her mother, Janice, was watching from the window and saw the bus arrive.
- Cherry was wearing a denim skirt, wool tights, gray and beige boots, and carried a blue backpack.
- An extensive search involving dogs, helicopters, and volunteers covered a five-mile radius, finding no evidence.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717321Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:17:20 +0000Creator at ObomediaMother Watches the Road as Her Daughter Vanishes Forever An eight-year-old girl stepped off a school bus and vanished on a 500-foot walk home, her mother watching from the window. Forty years later, no remains have been found, and no one has been...
An eight-year-old girl stepped off a school bus and vanished on a 500-foot walk home, her mother watching from the window. Forty years later, no remains have been found, and no one has been charged. What happened in those critical moments on a quiet Pennsylvania road?

In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearance of Cherry Maym, who vanished in broad daylight from a rural community in 1985. We explore the initial investigation, the family's struggles, and the perplexing absence of any physical evidence. How could a child disappear without a trace in such a short distance?

Date: February 22, 1985
Location: Cabbot, Pennsylvania
Victim: Cherry Maym
Age: Eight years old
Status: Missing, no remains found, no charges filed

- Cherry Maym was last seen at 4:10 PM, stepping off a school bus.
- She had a 500-foot walk from the bus stop to her home.
- Her mother, Janice, was watching from the window and saw the bus arrive.
- Cherry was wearing a denim skirt, wool tights, gray and beige boots, and carried a blue backpack.
- An extensive search involving dogs, helicopters, and volunteers covered a five-mile radius, finding no evidence.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An 11-year-old boy saw only darkness where a porch light should have been, then heard guttural screams as his roommate was dragged away. Jessica Star was found dead with her throat cut, stabbed, and an arm broken, yet over a decade later, no one has been arrested for her murder. What really happened on that quiet stretch of Melody Lake?

In this episode, we analyze the unsolved murder of Jessica Star, a dedicated advocate for domestic violence survivors, who was brutally killed outside her home. We explore the events leading up to that August night, the chilling details discovered at the crime scene, and the unanswered questions that still haunt her case.

Event: Unsolved Murder
Victim: Jessica Star
Date: August 8, 2011
Location: Melody Lake, Indiana
Occupation: Elkhart County prosecutor's office, Safe Haven Elkhart County volunteer
Age: 39

- Jessica Star was found dead beside her trailer with a cut throat, stab wounds, and a broken left arm.
- An 11-year-old boy, Jeff, heard screams and perceived Jessica being dragged and silenced.
- The porch light was off, making the trailer invisible from the road.
- Investigators concluded a branch used in the attack likely came from a pile behind the trailer.
- Jessica's driver's side car door was open with fresh mud, but no blood, suggesting she was incapacitated near the vehicle and then moved.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An 11-year-old boy saw only darkness where a porch light should have been, then heard guttural screams as his roommate was dragged away. Jessica Star was found dead with her throat cut, stabbed, and an arm broken, yet over a decade later, no one has been arrested for her murder. What really happened on that quiet stretch of Melody Lake?

In this episode, we analyze the unsolved murder of Jessica Star, a dedicated advocate for domestic violence survivors, who was brutally killed outside her home. We explore the events leading up to that August night, the chilling details discovered at the crime scene, and the unanswered questions that still haunt her case.

Event: Unsolved Murder
Victim: Jessica Star
Date: August 8, 2011
Location: Melody Lake, Indiana
Occupation: Elkhart County prosecutor's office, Safe Haven Elkhart County volunteer
Age: 39

- Jessica Star was found dead beside her trailer with a cut throat, stab wounds, and a broken left arm.
- An 11-year-old boy, Jeff, heard screams and perceived Jessica being dragged and silenced.
- The porch light was off, making the trailer invisible from the road.
- Investigators concluded a branch used in the attack likely came from a pile behind the trailer.
- Jessica's driver's side car door was open with fresh mud, but no blood, suggesting she was incapacitated near the vehicle and then moved.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A Broadway dancer walked out his mother's door holding his headshots, on his way to make copies. Less than an hour later his phone sent a crash alert — but there was no crash. His mother's car turned up at a trailhead with his clothes folded neatly on the seat. What kind of disappearance leaves behind order instead of chaos?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Zelig Williams in South Carolina. We examine the phantom crash alert, the car that looped for hours before stopping, the witness who saw a man dancing naked on a bridge, and the phone that pinged ninety minutes away at the same moment. When every clue points in two directions at once, where do you even search?

Victim: Zelig Williams
Age: 32 years old
Date: October 3, 2024
Location: South Carolina
Occupation: Broadway dancer (Hamilton, MJ the Musical)
Status: Missing

- Zelig Williams, a 32-year-old Broadway dancer, left his mother's South Carolina home on October 3, 2024, to make copies of his headshots.
- Less than an hour later his phone sent a crash-detection alert, but there was no accident at the location it flagged.
- His mother's red Ford Escape was found at a trailhead with no blood or signs of struggle — only a pair of shoes and clothing folded on the driver's seat.
- A witness described a man dancing and undressing on a trail bridge, yet Zelig's phone pinged a city about ninety minutes away at the same time.
- Despite drones, helicopters, and divers searching after Hurricane Helene's flooding, no trace of Zelig has been found and the case remains open.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A Broadway dancer walked out his mother's door holding his headshots, on his way to make copies. Less than an hour later his phone sent a crash alert — but there was no crash. His mother's car turned up at a trailhead with his clothes folded neatly on the seat. What kind of disappearance leaves behind order instead of chaos?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Zelig Williams in South Carolina. We examine the phantom crash alert, the car that looped for hours before stopping, the witness who saw a man dancing naked on a bridge, and the phone that pinged ninety minutes away at the same moment. When every clue points in two directions at once, where do you even search?

Victim: Zelig Williams
Age: 32 years old
Date: October 3, 2024
Location: South Carolina
Occupation: Broadway dancer (Hamilton, MJ the Musical)
Status: Missing

- Zelig Williams, a 32-year-old Broadway dancer, left his mother's South Carolina home on October 3, 2024, to make copies of his headshots.
- Less than an hour later his phone sent a crash-detection alert, but there was no accident at the location it flagged.
- His mother's red Ford Escape was found at a trailhead with no blood or signs of struggle — only a pair of shoes and clothing folded on the driver's seat.
- A witness described a man dancing and undressing on a trail bridge, yet Zelig's phone pinged a city about ninety minutes away at the same time.
- Despite drones, helicopters, and divers searching after Hurricane Helene's flooding, no trace of Zelig has been found and the case remains open.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On March 20, 2020, a minivan was found abandoned on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge with its passenger side heavily damaged and three windows shattered. The driver, Gwen Hasselquist, was gone, and her husband, Eric, quickly claimed she died by suicide. But the evidence left behind, including a mysterious stranger and an unexamined medical detail, tells a far more complicated story.

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Gwen Hasselquist, a mother whose life revolved around her two children, and the disturbing details that emerged after her body was recovered. What secrets did her deteriorating marriage hold, and why did it take nearly five years for anyone to question the official ruling?

Case: Gwen Hasselquist Disappearance
Date: March 19-20, 2020
Location: Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Washington State
Official Ruling: Suicide
Key Figure: Demetrius Jackson

- Washington State Patrol Trooper Daniel Knox found a damaged minivan with four doors open and glass on the roadway.
- Demetrius Jackson was found next to the van, holding an open beer, and gave an inconsistent account of Gwen's disappearance.
- Jackson claimed a third, undescribed person was in the back seat of the van and also vanished from the bridge.
- Gwen's best friend feared her marriage to Eric Hasselquist would end in a homicide-suicide due to his drinking, threats, and violence.
- Hospital records confirmed Gwen's visit for carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms the day before her disappearance, but no CO test was performed during her autopsy.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On March 20, 2020, a minivan was found abandoned on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge with its passenger side heavily damaged and three windows shattered. The driver, Gwen Hasselquist, was gone, and her husband, Eric, quickly claimed she died by suicide. But the evidence left behind, including a mysterious stranger and an unexamined medical detail, tells a far more complicated story.

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Gwen Hasselquist, a mother whose life revolved around her two children, and the disturbing details that emerged after her body was recovered. What secrets did her deteriorating marriage hold, and why did it take nearly five years for anyone to question the official ruling?

Case: Gwen Hasselquist Disappearance
Date: March 19-20, 2020
Location: Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Washington State
Official Ruling: Suicide
Key Figure: Demetrius Jackson

- Washington State Patrol Trooper Daniel Knox found a damaged minivan with four doors open and glass on the roadway.
- Demetrius Jackson was found next to the van, holding an open beer, and gave an inconsistent account of Gwen's disappearance.
- Jackson claimed a third, undescribed person was in the back seat of the van and also vanished from the bridge.
- Gwen's best friend feared her marriage to Eric Hasselquist would end in a homicide-suicide due to his drinking, threats, and violence.
- Hospital records confirmed Gwen's visit for carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms the day before her disappearance, but no CO test was performed during her autopsy.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An 18-year-old's friends said he had too much to drink, but a shoe print on his face and a perforated lung told a different story. What happened to Christian Olsen in the hour no one can account for?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Christian Olsen, an 18-year-old who died from traumatic physical injuries after a night out with friends. We explore the discrepancies between his friends' accounts and the medical examiner's findings, and the unanswered questions surrounding a critical missing hour.

Case: Christian Olsen
Date: July 12, 2024
Location: Medina, Ohio
Cause of Death: Traumatic physical injuries
Medical Examiner Findings: Perforated lung, severe internal damage, shoe print on face

- Christian Olsen was 18 years old and had just graduated.
- His phone registered its last known activity at 2:06 AM on July 13 and went dark at 2:14 AM.
- Christian was pronounced dead at 5:56 AM.
- The medical examiner's findings, delivered on September 26, 2024, stated Christian died from traumatic physical injuries.
- A visible shoe print was found on Christian's face, and he had a perforated lung.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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An 18-year-old's friends said he had too much to drink, but a shoe print on his face and a perforated lung told a different story. What happened to Christian Olsen in the hour no one can account for?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Christian Olsen, an 18-year-old who died from traumatic physical injuries after a night out with friends. We explore the discrepancies between his friends' accounts and the medical examiner's findings, and the unanswered questions surrounding a critical missing hour.

Case: Christian Olsen
Date: July 12, 2024
Location: Medina, Ohio
Cause of Death: Traumatic physical injuries
Medical Examiner Findings: Perforated lung, severe internal damage, shoe print on face

- Christian Olsen was 18 years old and had just graduated.
- His phone registered its last known activity at 2:06 AM on July 13 and went dark at 2:14 AM.
- Christian was pronounced dead at 5:56 AM.
- The medical examiner's findings, delivered on September 26, 2024, stated Christian died from traumatic physical injuries.
- A visible shoe print was found on Christian's face, and he had a perforated lung.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On a quiet Saturday morning in 1980, two young girls walked down the main street of their small, safe California town and were never seen again. Forty-five years later, no one has been charged, and the mystery of their disappearance remains unsolved. What happened to Teresa Flores and Martha Mezo in a community where everyone knew everyone?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of two children who vanished in broad daylight from San Miguel, California. We explore the initial search, the troubling actions and inactions of investigators, and the enduring pain of families still seeking answers decades later. How could two girls disappear without a trace from a town of only 800 people?

Case: Disappearance of Teresa Flores and Martha Mezo
Date: Saturday, May 17, 1980
Location: Mission Street, San Miguel, California
Ages: Teresa Flores (5), Martha Mezo (4)
Status: Unsolved, no formal charges filed

- Teresa Flores and Martha Mezo were last seen around 11:30 AM on Mission Street.
- They stopped at a local bar, the Elorn, and ordered Coca-Colas before continuing their walk.
- Terry's uncle was the last confirmed person to speak with the girls on Mission Street.
- San Miguel, California, had fewer than 800 residents in 1980.
- Forty-five years after their disappearance, no one has been held accountable.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On a quiet Saturday morning in 1980, two young girls walked down the main street of their small, safe California town and were never seen again. Forty-five years later, no one has been charged, and the mystery of their disappearance remains unsolved. What happened to Teresa Flores and Martha Mezo in a community where everyone knew everyone?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of two children who vanished in broad daylight from San Miguel, California. We explore the initial search, the troubling actions and inactions of investigators, and the enduring pain of families still seeking answers decades later. How could two girls disappear without a trace from a town of only 800 people?

Case: Disappearance of Teresa Flores and Martha Mezo
Date: Saturday, May 17, 1980
Location: Mission Street, San Miguel, California
Ages: Teresa Flores (5), Martha Mezo (4)
Status: Unsolved, no formal charges filed

- Teresa Flores and Martha Mezo were last seen around 11:30 AM on Mission Street.
- They stopped at a local bar, the Elorn, and ordered Coca-Colas before continuing their walk.
- Terry's uncle was the last confirmed person to speak with the girls on Mission Street.
- San Miguel, California, had fewer than 800 residents in 1980.
- Forty-five years after their disappearance, no one has been held accountable.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman is found dead on a sofa, surrounded by dried blood, but before police arrive, the surveillance cameras inside the house disappear entirely. This crucial detail reframes everything that follows in a case where a grieving family is told to "calm down" by a police chief who then resigns.

In this episode, we analyze the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Amber Spradlin, a 38-year-old woman found murdered in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. What happened in the hours between Amber's last confirmed sighting and the discovery of her body, and why did a police chief prematurely declare her death an accident?

Key Data:
Victim: Amber Spradlin
Date of Discovery: Sunday, June eighteenth, two thousand twenty-three
Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Cause of Death: Cut throat and stab wounds to the face
Police Chief: Randy Woods
Family Member: Missy (aunt)

Evidence:
- A 911 call reported Amber Spradlin dead at 10:37 AM on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
- Surveillance cameras, a digital video recorder, and a hard drive were removed from the scene before police arrived.
- Amber's aunt, Missy, installed security cameras in Amber's home due to her anxiety and severe depression.
- Amber's last confirmed image alive was captured by her own security cameras on Saturday, June 17, 2023, leaving for work.
- Prestonsburg Police Chief Randy Woods told a family contact that Amber's death was an accident due to aspiration, with no forensic basis.
- Chief Randy Woods resigned five days after Amber Spradlin was found dead.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman is found dead on a sofa, surrounded by dried blood, but before police arrive, the surveillance cameras inside the house disappear entirely. This crucial detail reframes everything that follows in a case where a grieving family is told to "calm down" by a police chief who then resigns.

In this episode, we analyze the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Amber Spradlin, a 38-year-old woman found murdered in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. What happened in the hours between Amber's last confirmed sighting and the discovery of her body, and why did a police chief prematurely declare her death an accident?

Key Data:
Victim: Amber Spradlin
Date of Discovery: Sunday, June eighteenth, two thousand twenty-three
Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Cause of Death: Cut throat and stab wounds to the face
Police Chief: Randy Woods
Family Member: Missy (aunt)

Evidence:
- A 911 call reported Amber Spradlin dead at 10:37 AM on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
- Surveillance cameras, a digital video recorder, and a hard drive were removed from the scene before police arrived.
- Amber's aunt, Missy, installed security cameras in Amber's home due to her anxiety and severe depression.
- Amber's last confirmed image alive was captured by her own security cameras on Saturday, June 17, 2023, leaving for work.
- Prestonsburg Police Chief Randy Woods told a family contact that Amber's death was an accident due to aspiration, with no forensic basis.
- Chief Randy Woods resigned five days after Amber Spradlin was found dead.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On April 12, 2016, a neighbor found a dog alone and two cars missing from a silent house in rural Washington. Patrick Shun and Mo'Nique Patnot, who had concert plans the night before, were gone without a trace. What happened in the 90-minute window after they arrived home?

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Patrick Shun and Mo'Nique Patnot from their home in Oso, Washington. We explore the life they built, the community they were part of, and the critical evidence found on a trail camera that began to unravel the mystery of their vanishing.

Key Data:
Date: April 11, 2016
Location: Oso, Snohomish County, Washington
Victims: Patrick Shun, Mo'Nique Patnot
Neighbor: Mike
Dog's Name: Cairo
Detective: Dave Fontineau

Evidence:
- On April 12, 2016, Mike found Cairo, Mo'Nique's dog, loose and alone in the yard.
- Both Patrick and Mo'Nique's cars were gone from the property.
- Patrick had not called in to work, and Mo'Nique had not answered her phone.
- Patrick's trail camera recorded Mo'Nique's phone signal at 11:04 AM and Patrick's at 3:07 PM on April 11.
- Mike observed the property empty with vehicles gone around 4:30 PM on April 11, less than 90 minutes after Patrick's arrival.

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On April 12, 2016, a neighbor found a dog alone and two cars missing from a silent house in rural Washington. Patrick Shun and Mo'Nique Patnot, who had concert plans the night before, were gone without a trace. What happened in the 90-minute window after they arrived home?

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Patrick Shun and Mo'Nique Patnot from their home in Oso, Washington. We explore the life they built, the community they were part of, and the critical evidence found on a trail camera that began to unravel the mystery of their vanishing.

Key Data:
Date: April 11, 2016
Location: Oso, Snohomish County, Washington
Victims: Patrick Shun, Mo'Nique Patnot
Neighbor: Mike
Dog's Name: Cairo
Detective: Dave Fontineau

Evidence:
- On April 12, 2016, Mike found Cairo, Mo'Nique's dog, loose and alone in the yard.
- Both Patrick and Mo'Nique's cars were gone from the property.
- Patrick had not called in to work, and Mo'Nique had not answered her phone.
- Patrick's trail camera recorded Mo'Nique's phone signal at 11:04 AM and Patrick's at 3:07 PM on April 11.
- Mike observed the property empty with vehicles gone around 4:30 PM on April 11, less than 90 minutes after Patrick's arrival.

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A twenty-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment with a rope around her neck, and authorities closed the case the same day. Her three-year-old son would spend the next forty years believing his mother died in a shameful accident, but what did the official record leave out?

In this episode, we analyze the case of Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac, a twenty-year-old woman whose death was ruled an accident in 1984. We explore the critical details missing from the original police report and the questions her sister, Jolita Wilkinson, began to ask decades later. What really happened in that apartment in Flatonia, Texas?

Person: Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac
Location: Flatonia, Texas
Year: 1984
Relationship: Sister, Son, Ex-husband
Cause of Death: Autoerotic asphyxiation (official)

- A twenty-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in Flatonia, Texas, with a rope around her neck and a sex toy on the bed.
- The case was closed within hours, with the official cause of death listed as autoerotic asphyxiation.
- Rowena's sister, Jolita Wilkinson, found a bloody, broken acrylic nail near the coffee table, a detail not in the official report.
- The autopsy report noted Rowena's fourth nail on her right hand was missing, corresponding to the broken nail found.
- The shower was still running a full day after Rowena was last seen alive, a detail not documented by investigators.

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A twenty-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment with a rope around her neck, and authorities closed the case the same day. Her three-year-old son would spend the next forty years believing his mother died in a shameful accident, but what did the official record leave out?

In this episode, we analyze the case of Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac, a twenty-year-old woman whose death was ruled an accident in 1984. We explore the critical details missing from the original police report and the questions her sister, Jolita Wilkinson, began to ask decades later. What really happened in that apartment in Flatonia, Texas?

Person: Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac
Location: Flatonia, Texas
Year: 1984
Relationship: Sister, Son, Ex-husband
Cause of Death: Autoerotic asphyxiation (official)

- A twenty-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in Flatonia, Texas, with a rope around her neck and a sex toy on the bed.
- The case was closed within hours, with the official cause of death listed as autoerotic asphyxiation.
- Rowena's sister, Jolita Wilkinson, found a bloody, broken acrylic nail near the coffee table, a detail not in the official report.
- The autopsy report noted Rowena's fourth nail on her right hand was missing, corresponding to the broken nail found.
- The shower was still running a full day after Rowena was last seen alive, a detail not documented by investigators.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A young woman's body was found inside a trash chute in a luxury apartment building, an opening too small for an adult to fit through. No fingerprints were ever found on the chute, and her jeans were pulled down to her knees, making the official explanation of accidental death even harder to believe. How did she end up there?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk, a 24-year-old woman whose case remains one of Australia's most contested accidental death rulings. We explore the physical evidence, the official explanation involving impairment, and the unanswered questions that continue to plague her family fifteen years later.

Case: Phoebe Handsjuk
Date: December 2, 2010
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Age: 24 years old
Substances: Alcohol (0.16 BAC), Stilnox

- Phoebe Handsjuk's body was found in a trash chute measuring 11.8 inches high.
- Her jeans were pulled down to her knees when her body was discovered.
- No fingerprints were found on the trash chute.
- The only surviving CCTV footage from the day of her death is a seven-minute window from 11:43 AM to 11:50 AM.
- Phoebe's grandfather, a retired detective, built a replica of the trash chute to understand the investigators' claims.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A young woman's body was found inside a trash chute in a luxury apartment building, an opening too small for an adult to fit through. No fingerprints were ever found on the chute, and her jeans were pulled down to her knees, making the official explanation of accidental death even harder to believe. How did she end up there?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk, a 24-year-old woman whose case remains one of Australia's most contested accidental death rulings. We explore the physical evidence, the official explanation involving impairment, and the unanswered questions that continue to plague her family fifteen years later.

Case: Phoebe Handsjuk
Date: December 2, 2010
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Age: 24 years old
Substances: Alcohol (0.16 BAC), Stilnox

- Phoebe Handsjuk's body was found in a trash chute measuring 11.8 inches high.
- Her jeans were pulled down to her knees when her body was discovered.
- No fingerprints were found on the trash chute.
- The only surviving CCTV footage from the day of her death is a seven-minute window from 11:43 AM to 11:50 AM.
- Phoebe's grandfather, a retired detective, built a replica of the trash chute to understand the investigators' claims.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A police officer's wife just gave birth, but hours later, he visited his pregnant lover. Three days after that visit, the woman was found dead in her locked apartment, a gym bag strap around her neck. Why did local police rule it a suicide before a formal determination, and what evidence emerged that led the FBI to indict a sworn law enforcement officer?

In this episode, we analyze the suspicious death of Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old woman found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment. We examine the initial suicide ruling by local and state police, and the subsequent federal grand jury indictment of a police officer. What critical details did the initial investigation overlook?

Key Data:
Person: Sandra Birchmore
Date: February 1, 2021
Location: Canton, Massachusetts
Event: Death of Sandra Birchmore
Investigation: Suicide ruling, federal indictment

- On February 1, 2021, a police officer visited Sandra Birchmore's apartment.
- Sandra Birchmore was found dead on February 4, 2021, with a gym bag strap tied around her neck.
- Her apartment door was locked from the inside, with no signs of forced entry or struggle.
- Local police ruled her death a suicide before a formal medical examiner's determination.
- Sandra had informed the officer, Matthew Farwell, of her pregnancy in December 2020 via text message.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A police officer's wife just gave birth, but hours later, he visited his pregnant lover. Three days after that visit, the woman was found dead in her locked apartment, a gym bag strap around her neck. Why did local police rule it a suicide before a formal determination, and what evidence emerged that led the FBI to indict a sworn law enforcement officer?

In this episode, we analyze the suspicious death of Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old woman found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment. We examine the initial suicide ruling by local and state police, and the subsequent federal grand jury indictment of a police officer. What critical details did the initial investigation overlook?

Key Data:
Person: Sandra Birchmore
Date: February 1, 2021
Location: Canton, Massachusetts
Event: Death of Sandra Birchmore
Investigation: Suicide ruling, federal indictment

- On February 1, 2021, a police officer visited Sandra Birchmore's apartment.
- Sandra Birchmore was found dead on February 4, 2021, with a gym bag strap tied around her neck.
- Her apartment door was locked from the inside, with no signs of forced entry or struggle.
- Local police ruled her death a suicide before a formal medical examiner's determination.
- Sandra had informed the officer, Matthew Farwell, of her pregnancy in December 2020 via text message.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Five years after a St. Louis County mother vanished, her skull was found under a shrub in Bridgeton, Missouri, not buried or hidden, but simply resting there. This discovery reclassified her disappearance as a homicide, yet the man police suspected was already out of reach. What truly happened to Linda Sherman on that ordinary Monday evening in April 1985?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance and murder of Linda Sherman, a 27-year-old mother whose case remains unsolved. We examine the details of her last known day, her troubled marriage, and the strange circumstances surrounding the discovery of her remains. Was her husband, Don Sherman, involved, and why was no one ever charged?

Case: Linda Sherman Homicide
Victim: Linda Sherman, 27
Location: St. Louis County, Missouri
Discovery: Bridgeton, Missouri
Vehicle: 1971 yellow Volkswagen Beetle

- Linda Sherman was last seen on Monday, April 22, 1985, driving her yellow Volkswagen Beetle.
- Her car was found locked in a short-term parking lot at Lambert Airport four days after she vanished.
- Five years later, her skull was found by two flight attendants under a shrub near a restaurant.
- Linda worked the night shift at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
- She was wearing a blue jersey with the number seventy-six and a matching necklace.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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Five years after a St. Louis County mother vanished, her skull was found under a shrub in Bridgeton, Missouri, not buried or hidden, but simply resting there. This discovery reclassified her disappearance as a homicide, yet the man police suspected was already out of reach. What truly happened to Linda Sherman on that ordinary Monday evening in April 1985?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance and murder of Linda Sherman, a 27-year-old mother whose case remains unsolved. We examine the details of her last known day, her troubled marriage, and the strange circumstances surrounding the discovery of her remains. Was her husband, Don Sherman, involved, and why was no one ever charged?

Case: Linda Sherman Homicide
Victim: Linda Sherman, 27
Location: St. Louis County, Missouri
Discovery: Bridgeton, Missouri
Vehicle: 1971 yellow Volkswagen Beetle

- Linda Sherman was last seen on Monday, April 22, 1985, driving her yellow Volkswagen Beetle.
- Her car was found locked in a short-term parking lot at Lambert Airport four days after she vanished.
- Five years later, her skull was found by two flight attendants under a shrub near a restaurant.
- Linda worked the night shift at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
- She was wearing a blue jersey with the number seventy-six and a matching necklace.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A father arrived home to find an ununiformed police officer waiting in his driveway, only to discover his eighteen-year-old daughter dying minutes later. The officer, who had no official reason to be there, had sent her a chilling message hours earlier: "I'm headed to your house right now." What truly happened inside that house remains unanswered by the law.

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Heidi Gatliff, an 18-year-old dedicated to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Explorer program. We explore the events leading up to November 2, 2015, and the unanswered questions surrounding the officer's presence and the circumstances of her death.

Key Data:
Person: Heidi Gatliff
Date: November 2, 2015
Location: Indianapolis
Program: IMPD Explorer program
Hours in program: Approximately 2,000 hours

Evidence:
- On November 2, 2015, a father found an ununiformed police officer in his driveway before discovering his daughter dying.
- The officer sent Heidi a message that day: "I'm headed to your house right now."
- Heidi Gatliff was 18 years old and had accumulated approximately 2,000 hours in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Explorer program.
- Phone records showed over 300 calls between Heidi and the officer in the month and a half before her death.
- The officer sent Heidi a rapid sequence of text messages on November 2, including "You can't do this to me" and "I'm headed to your house right now."

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A father arrived home to find an ununiformed police officer waiting in his driveway, only to discover his eighteen-year-old daughter dying minutes later. The officer, who had no official reason to be there, had sent her a chilling message hours earlier: "I'm headed to your house right now." What truly happened inside that house remains unanswered by the law.

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Heidi Gatliff, an 18-year-old dedicated to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Explorer program. We explore the events leading up to November 2, 2015, and the unanswered questions surrounding the officer's presence and the circumstances of her death.

Key Data:
Person: Heidi Gatliff
Date: November 2, 2015
Location: Indianapolis
Program: IMPD Explorer program
Hours in program: Approximately 2,000 hours

Evidence:
- On November 2, 2015, a father found an ununiformed police officer in his driveway before discovering his daughter dying.
- The officer sent Heidi a message that day: "I'm headed to your house right now."
- Heidi Gatliff was 18 years old and had accumulated approximately 2,000 hours in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Explorer program.
- Phone records showed over 300 calls between Heidi and the officer in the month and a half before her death.
- The officer sent Heidi a rapid sequence of text messages on November 2, including "You can't do this to me" and "I'm headed to your house right now."

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Bound, bleeding, and certain she was going to die, a woman used her last ounce of strength to write a name in her own blood. This desperate act not only identified her attacker but also quietly reopened a murder case that had been unsolved for sixteen years.

In this episode, we analyze the harrowing attack on Linda in Rough River Lake, Kentucky, and the extraordinary decision she made that led to her attacker's arrest. How did a neighbor, known as a churchgoing man, become a brutal assailant, and what hidden past did his name reveal?

Case: Linda's Attack
Year: 2008
Location: Rough River Lake, Kentucky
Attacker: Ernest Pine
Victim: Linda (pseudonym)

- Linda, in her sixties, was attacked in her home with her 22-month-old granddaughter present.
- Her attacker, Ernest Pine, was her neighbor and gained entry under the pretext of speaking with her husband.
- Pine brought plastic zip ties and a knife, indicating a premeditated attack.
- Linda was bound, stabbed, and left for dead, but she used her own blood to write "Ernest Pine" on the floor.
- Pine was arrested in 2008 and indicted on seven charges, largely due to Linda's identification.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Bound, bleeding, and certain she was going to die, a woman used her last ounce of strength to write a name in her own blood. This desperate act not only identified her attacker but also quietly reopened a murder case that had been unsolved for sixteen years.

In this episode, we analyze the harrowing attack on Linda in Rough River Lake, Kentucky, and the extraordinary decision she made that led to her attacker's arrest. How did a neighbor, known as a churchgoing man, become a brutal assailant, and what hidden past did his name reveal?

Case: Linda's Attack
Year: 2008
Location: Rough River Lake, Kentucky
Attacker: Ernest Pine
Victim: Linda (pseudonym)

- Linda, in her sixties, was attacked in her home with her 22-month-old granddaughter present.
- Her attacker, Ernest Pine, was her neighbor and gained entry under the pretext of speaking with her husband.
- Pine brought plastic zip ties and a knife, indicating a premeditated attack.
- Linda was bound, stabbed, and left for dead, but she used her own blood to write "Ernest Pine" on the floor.
- Pine was arrested in 2008 and indicted on seven charges, largely due to Linda's identification.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A woman vanished in 1997, weeks after asking her husband for a divorce, and her body has never been found. The piece of physical evidence that could have changed everything was collected by detectives, then handed back to the very man they suspected.

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Bonnie Lee Schultz, a woman who sought financial independence before she vanished. We explore the troubling investigation that followed, and ask whether anyone ever investigated seriously enough to know what happened to Bonnie.

Key Data:
Person: Bonnie Lee Schultz
Year: 1997
State: Wisconsin
Husband: Rick Schultz
Children: Josh, Gretchen

Evidence:
- Bonnie Lee Schultz disappeared in the summer of 1997, weeks after asking her husband for a divorce.
- Her body has never been found, and her husband died without ever being formally charged.
- Approximately two weeks before Bonnie disappeared, she called her close friend Diane Dando, who immediately sensed a shift in Bonnie's voice.
- Bonnie had taken a job with RGis to build her own financial footing, indicating preparation to leave on her own terms.
- When Bonnie was reported missing, the department did not immediately assign a detective, delaying the formal start of the case by days.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman vanished in 1997, weeks after asking her husband for a divorce, and her body has never been found. The piece of physical evidence that could have changed everything was collected by detectives, then handed back to the very man they suspected.

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Bonnie Lee Schultz, a woman who sought financial independence before she vanished. We explore the troubling investigation that followed, and ask whether anyone ever investigated seriously enough to know what happened to Bonnie.

Key Data:
Person: Bonnie Lee Schultz
Year: 1997
State: Wisconsin
Husband: Rick Schultz
Children: Josh, Gretchen

Evidence:
- Bonnie Lee Schultz disappeared in the summer of 1997, weeks after asking her husband for a divorce.
- Her body has never been found, and her husband died without ever being formally charged.
- Approximately two weeks before Bonnie disappeared, she called her close friend Diane Dando, who immediately sensed a shift in Bonnie's voice.
- Bonnie had taken a job with RGis to build her own financial footing, indicating preparation to leave on her own terms.
- When Bonnie was reported missing, the department did not immediately assign a detective, delaying the formal start of the case by days.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman disappeared from her Indianapolis home in 1997, and 26 years later, her body has not been found, no one has been charged, and a crucial room was never examined for evidence. What happened to Bonnie, and why was key evidence never collected?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Bonnie, a woman whose private life and the actions of those around her created a web of unanswered questions. We explore the critical pieces of evidence that were never secured and the contradictions that plagued the investigation.

Case: Bonnie's Disappearance
Year: 1997
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Missing Person: Bonnie
Husband: Rick
Children: Josh, Gretchen
Other Man: Jeremy Johnson
Friend: Anita

- Bonnie stepped out of her Indianapolis home at 8:30 PM in 1997 and never returned.
- Twenty-six years later, Bonnie's body has not been found, and no one has been charged.
- The one room investigators believed held the answer to her disappearance was never examined for evidence.
- Bonnie's cell phone records, which could have shown activity before her disappearance, were never physically obtained.
- Rick reported Bonnie missing, claiming he called her cell from the home phone, but landline records showed no outgoing calls.
- Rick's cell phone records were never requested by investigators.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman disappeared from her Indianapolis home in 1997, and 26 years later, her body has not been found, no one has been charged, and a crucial room was never examined for evidence. What happened to Bonnie, and why was key evidence never collected?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Bonnie, a woman whose private life and the actions of those around her created a web of unanswered questions. We explore the critical pieces of evidence that were never secured and the contradictions that plagued the investigation.

Case: Bonnie's Disappearance
Year: 1997
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Missing Person: Bonnie
Husband: Rick
Children: Josh, Gretchen
Other Man: Jeremy Johnson
Friend: Anita

- Bonnie stepped out of her Indianapolis home at 8:30 PM in 1997 and never returned.
- Twenty-six years later, Bonnie's body has not been found, and no one has been charged.
- The one room investigators believed held the answer to her disappearance was never examined for evidence.
- Bonnie's cell phone records, which could have shown activity before her disappearance, were never physically obtained.
- Rick reported Bonnie missing, claiming he called her cell from the home phone, but landline records showed no outgoing calls.
- Rick's cell phone records were never requested by investigators.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young woman loads laundry into a coin machine at a neighborhood wash house, completely ordinary, completely alone. She will never be seen again - and the man who last spoke to her has never been charged. What happened to Nikki Macau?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Nikki Macau from a Richmond, Indiana coin laundry in 2001. We examine the last confirmed sightings, the men whose names surfaced in the investigation, and the unresolved questions that have haunted her family for over two decades.

Case: Nikki Macau Disappearance
Date: July 22, 2001
Location: Richmond Coin Laundry, Southeast Street, Richmond, Indiana
Missing Person: Marilyn "Nikki" Macau
Fiancé: Bobby Webster

- Nikki Macau was a mother, weeks away from her wedding, and had just attended church with her fiancé on the day she vanished.
- Surveillance footage from a nearby Village Pantry captured Nikki getting change, almost certainly for the washing machines, shortly before her disappearance.
- Nikki told her parents that men at the laundry had been bothering her, but she returned to the laundry despite her mother's offer to use their home washer.
- A witness identified Bobby Webster, Nikki's fiancé, speaking with her at the laundry on the day she disappeared, an account not corroborated by other witnesses.
- Nikki never returned to her apartment or picked up her nine-year-old daughter, Payton, after her last confirmed sighting at the laundry around 3 PM.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young woman loads laundry into a coin machine at a neighborhood wash house, completely ordinary, completely alone. She will never be seen again - and the man who last spoke to her has never been charged. What happened to Nikki Macau?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Nikki Macau from a Richmond, Indiana coin laundry in 2001. We examine the last confirmed sightings, the men whose names surfaced in the investigation, and the unresolved questions that have haunted her family for over two decades.

Case: Nikki Macau Disappearance
Date: July 22, 2001
Location: Richmond Coin Laundry, Southeast Street, Richmond, Indiana
Missing Person: Marilyn "Nikki" Macau
Fiancé: Bobby Webster

- Nikki Macau was a mother, weeks away from her wedding, and had just attended church with her fiancé on the day she vanished.
- Surveillance footage from a nearby Village Pantry captured Nikki getting change, almost certainly for the washing machines, shortly before her disappearance.
- Nikki told her parents that men at the laundry had been bothering her, but she returned to the laundry despite her mother's offer to use their home washer.
- A witness identified Bobby Webster, Nikki's fiancé, speaking with her at the laundry on the day she disappeared, an account not corroborated by other witnesses.
- Nikki never returned to her apartment or picked up her nine-year-old daughter, Payton, after her last confirmed sighting at the laundry around 3 PM.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A Chicago firefighter was on duty when his own home address came across the radio, only to arrive and perform CPR on his wife as his children lay unconscious inside. Despite the official ruling of non-criminal deaths, two unexplained details at the scene raise unsettling questions about the fire's true origin.

In this episode, we analyze the tragic house fire that claimed the lives of Summer Stewart and her three children, Autumn, Ezra, and Emery, on March 7, 2023. What do the specific details documented by investigators reveal about the moments leading up to the blaze, and why do some facts refuse to align with the official conclusion?

Case: Stewart Family House Fire
Date: March 7, 2023
Location: 2554 North Rutherford Avenue, Montclare neighborhood, Chicago
Victims: Summer Stewart (36), Autumn (9), Ezra (7), Emery (2)
Cause of Death: Smoke inhalation
Official Ruling: Non-criminal deaths

- The 911 call for the fire came in at 9:09 PM, but investigators estimated the fire started between 8:30 PM and 8:49 PM, indicating a minimum 20-minute delay before help was called.
- A domestic violence protective order was active against Summer Stewart's husband, Walter Sean Stewart, a Chicago firefighter, at the time of the fire.
- A pot was found on the rear left burner of the stove with the control stem turned to HIGH, and its plastic knobs had melted completely.
- A sandwich, apparently freshly prepared, was found on a nightstand in the master bedroom.
- A dog named Mabel was found in her crate on the back porch and did not survive, suggesting doors were closed and the family was settled for the evening.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A Chicago firefighter was on duty when his own home address came across the radio, only to arrive and perform CPR on his wife as his children lay unconscious inside. Despite the official ruling of non-criminal deaths, two unexplained details at the scene raise unsettling questions about the fire's true origin.

In this episode, we analyze the tragic house fire that claimed the lives of Summer Stewart and her three children, Autumn, Ezra, and Emery, on March 7, 2023. What do the specific details documented by investigators reveal about the moments leading up to the blaze, and why do some facts refuse to align with the official conclusion?

Case: Stewart Family House Fire
Date: March 7, 2023
Location: 2554 North Rutherford Avenue, Montclare neighborhood, Chicago
Victims: Summer Stewart (36), Autumn (9), Ezra (7), Emery (2)
Cause of Death: Smoke inhalation
Official Ruling: Non-criminal deaths

- The 911 call for the fire came in at 9:09 PM, but investigators estimated the fire started between 8:30 PM and 8:49 PM, indicating a minimum 20-minute delay before help was called.
- A domestic violence protective order was active against Summer Stewart's husband, Walter Sean Stewart, a Chicago firefighter, at the time of the fire.
- A pot was found on the rear left burner of the stove with the control stem turned to HIGH, and its plastic knobs had melted completely.
- A sandwich, apparently freshly prepared, was found on a nightstand in the master bedroom.
- A dog named Mabel was found in her crate on the back porch and did not survive, suggesting doors were closed and the family was settled for the evening.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A man returns home from bowling in Gilbert, Arizona, and hears nothing from his neighbor's apartment. Yet, sometime in those same early morning hours, nineteen-year-old Rachel Hansen is shot in her bed. How could a vigilant neighbor hear absolutely nothing during a fatal shooting next door?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing details surrounding Rachel Hansen's unsolved murder, from the silent intrusion the night before her death to the mishandled evidence at the scene. What critical information was missed, and why does this case remain a mystery?

Case: Rachel Hansen
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Date: June 9, 2022
Reward: $20,000
Status: Unsolved

- A neighbor returned home between 1:30 and 2:00 AM and heard no gunshot or commotion from Rachel Hansen's apartment.
- Rachel Hansen was shot in her bed sometime in the early morning hours of June 9, 2022.
- The night before the shooting, an intruder silently entered Rachel's apartment without confrontation or theft.
- Rachel's mother was not informed of her daughter's death until 7:00 AM, by which time the scene had already been processed.
- The Gilbert Police Department released a 338-page case file, much of which was blacked out, and no arrests have been made.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717186Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0000Creator at ObomediaNeighbor Was Awake When Rachel Was Shot and Heard Nothing A man returns home from bowling in Gilbert, Arizona, and hears nothing from his neighbor's apartment. Yet, sometime in those same early morning hours, nineteen-year-old Rachel Hansen is shot...
A man returns home from bowling in Gilbert, Arizona, and hears nothing from his neighbor's apartment. Yet, sometime in those same early morning hours, nineteen-year-old Rachel Hansen is shot in her bed. How could a vigilant neighbor hear absolutely nothing during a fatal shooting next door?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing details surrounding Rachel Hansen's unsolved murder, from the silent intrusion the night before her death to the mishandled evidence at the scene. What critical information was missed, and why does this case remain a mystery?

Case: Rachel Hansen
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Date: June 9, 2022
Reward: $20,000
Status: Unsolved

- A neighbor returned home between 1:30 and 2:00 AM and heard no gunshot or commotion from Rachel Hansen's apartment.
- Rachel Hansen was shot in her bed sometime in the early morning hours of June 9, 2022.
- The night before the shooting, an intruder silently entered Rachel's apartment without confrontation or theft.
- Rachel's mother was not informed of her daughter's death until 7:00 AM, by which time the scene had already been processed.
- The Gilbert Police Department released a 338-page case file, much of which was blacked out, and no arrests have been made.

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In 1988, a homicide detective was shot dead on his porch, just months after his wife recorded a secret tape naming him and warning against believing her death was suicide. She died before the tape mattered, and then he was gone too. What did she know, and why did her husband's version of events not align with the evidence?

In this episode, we unravel the complex life of Bobby Moore, a detective whose career was marked by violence, from a 1974 D.C. murder to his own death in Indiana. We explore the critical details of his wife Barbara's death, including a phone call that captured the moments leading up to a fatal shot, and how physical evidence contradicted Bobby's self-defense claim.

Case: Bobby Moore
Location: Fremont, Indiana; Washington D.C.
Date: July 1988; July 1974
Key People: Bobby Moore, Barbara Moore, Barbara Schuford, Lewis A. Sysler, Mary Harris
Event: Two mysterious deaths linked by a secret recording

- In July 1988, Bobby Moore, a former homicide detective, was shot dead on his front porch in Fremont, Indiana.
- Three months prior, his wife Barbara Moore recorded a tape stating that if anything happened to her, it was not suicide, and she named her husband.
- Barbara Moore's daughter, Barbara Schuford, was on the phone with her mother during an argument with Bobby, hearing a loud sound before silence and Bobby's calm voice.
- Bobby Moore claimed self-defense in Barbara's death, stating she advanced on him with a firearm, but physical evidence like blood spatter contradicted his account of her body's location.
- The initial murder that connected Bobby and Barbara was the 1974 shooting of Lewis A. Sysler, a retired judge and lobbyist, who was killed by mistake in Washington D.C.

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In 1988, a homicide detective was shot dead on his porch, just months after his wife recorded a secret tape naming him and warning against believing her death was suicide. She died before the tape mattered, and then he was gone too. What did she know, and why did her husband's version of events not align with the evidence?

In this episode, we unravel the complex life of Bobby Moore, a detective whose career was marked by violence, from a 1974 D.C. murder to his own death in Indiana. We explore the critical details of his wife Barbara's death, including a phone call that captured the moments leading up to a fatal shot, and how physical evidence contradicted Bobby's self-defense claim.

Case: Bobby Moore
Location: Fremont, Indiana; Washington D.C.
Date: July 1988; July 1974
Key People: Bobby Moore, Barbara Moore, Barbara Schuford, Lewis A. Sysler, Mary Harris
Event: Two mysterious deaths linked by a secret recording

- In July 1988, Bobby Moore, a former homicide detective, was shot dead on his front porch in Fremont, Indiana.
- Three months prior, his wife Barbara Moore recorded a tape stating that if anything happened to her, it was not suicide, and she named her husband.
- Barbara Moore's daughter, Barbara Schuford, was on the phone with her mother during an argument with Bobby, hearing a loud sound before silence and Bobby's calm voice.
- Bobby Moore claimed self-defense in Barbara's death, stating she advanced on him with a firearm, but physical evidence like blood spatter contradicted his account of her body's location.
- The initial murder that connected Bobby and Barbara was the 1974 shooting of Lewis A. Sysler, a retired judge and lobbyist, who was killed by mistake in Washington D.C.

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At 3 AM, a father wakes to the smell of smoke, dismissing it as aerosol cans exploding. He was wrong. Those sounds were shotgun blasts, and someone had already fired at his daughters.

In this episode, we analyze the chilling events of November 15, 1986, in Willow Creek, California, a town known as "Murder Mountain." What did investigators find when the smoke cleared, and why did it point to someone already inside the house?

Case: Hansen Family Murders
Date: November 15, 1986
Location: Willow Creek, Humboldt County, California
Victims: Jill and Julie Hansen
Weapon: 12-gauge shotgun

- Hans Hansen woke at 3 AM to the smell of smoke and two loud explosions.
- Jill and Julie Hansen, 16-year-old identical twins, were shot with a 12-gauge shotgun.
- Jill had recently been declared healthy after battling leukemia for six years.
- Two empty gasoline cans, matching Hans's supply, were found on the property.
- The shotgun used in the attack was stored in Hans's outbuilding, known to several people.

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At 3 AM, a father wakes to the smell of smoke, dismissing it as aerosol cans exploding. He was wrong. Those sounds were shotgun blasts, and someone had already fired at his daughters.

In this episode, we analyze the chilling events of November 15, 1986, in Willow Creek, California, a town known as "Murder Mountain." What did investigators find when the smoke cleared, and why did it point to someone already inside the house?

Case: Hansen Family Murders
Date: November 15, 1986
Location: Willow Creek, Humboldt County, California
Victims: Jill and Julie Hansen
Weapon: 12-gauge shotgun

- Hans Hansen woke at 3 AM to the smell of smoke and two loud explosions.
- Jill and Julie Hansen, 16-year-old identical twins, were shot with a 12-gauge shotgun.
- Jill had recently been declared healthy after battling leukemia for six years.
- Two empty gasoline cans, matching Hans's supply, were found on the property.
- The shotgun used in the attack was stored in Hans's outbuilding, known to several people.

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A 25-year-old Harvard graduate student stepped off a plane at Logan Airport with $70 for a taxi and was never seen again. The man convicted in a connected case allegedly confessed that he threw her body into the ocean — yet her wallet turned up in a marsh, on dry land, six miles in the wrong direction. How can a confession be true when the evidence points somewhere else entirely?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Joan Webster and the troubled prosecution that surrounded it. We examine the wallet in the Saugus marsh, the unlicensed airport driver, the jailhouse informants who built the case, and the alternative suspect the prosecution set aside. What happens when a system commits to the most available suspect instead of the most provable one?

Victim: Joan Webster
Age: 25 years old
Date: November 29, 1981
Location: Logan Airport, Boston, Massachusetts
Status: Missing; body never found

- Joan Webster, a 25-year-old Harvard architecture student, vanished after landing at Logan Airport on November 29, 1981, carrying $70 for a taxi to campus.
- Her body was never found, but her wallet later surfaced in a Saugus marsh six miles north of the airport — the opposite direction from Harvard.
- Leonard "Lenny" Paradiso, who ran an unlicensed taxi at Logan, was convicted of killing Marie Iannuzzi, whose body was found in that same marsh.
- A jailhouse informant claimed Lenny confessed to throwing Joan into the ocean, but her wallet was recovered inland, contradicting the account.
- The informants received undisclosed benefits and one was seen copying Lenny's legal files; Paradiso died in prison in 2008 and Joan's case remains open.

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A 25-year-old Harvard graduate student stepped off a plane at Logan Airport with $70 for a taxi and was never seen again. The man convicted in a connected case allegedly confessed that he threw her body into the ocean — yet her wallet turned up in a marsh, on dry land, six miles in the wrong direction. How can a confession be true when the evidence points somewhere else entirely?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Joan Webster and the troubled prosecution that surrounded it. We examine the wallet in the Saugus marsh, the unlicensed airport driver, the jailhouse informants who built the case, and the alternative suspect the prosecution set aside. What happens when a system commits to the most available suspect instead of the most provable one?

Victim: Joan Webster
Age: 25 years old
Date: November 29, 1981
Location: Logan Airport, Boston, Massachusetts
Status: Missing; body never found

- Joan Webster, a 25-year-old Harvard architecture student, vanished after landing at Logan Airport on November 29, 1981, carrying $70 for a taxi to campus.
- Her body was never found, but her wallet later surfaced in a Saugus marsh six miles north of the airport — the opposite direction from Harvard.
- Leonard "Lenny" Paradiso, who ran an unlicensed taxi at Logan, was convicted of killing Marie Iannuzzi, whose body was found in that same marsh.
- A jailhouse informant claimed Lenny confessed to throwing Joan into the ocean, but her wallet was recovered inland, contradicting the account.
- The informants received undisclosed benefits and one was seen copying Lenny's legal files; Paradiso died in prison in 2008 and Joan's case remains open.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A woman is found stabbed to death in a field, her purse still on her shoulder, containing a handwritten note to a man named Matt. Despite this crucial evidence, police never questioned him about it, leaving a 37-year-old murder unsolved. What secrets did that note hold?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing case of Peggy Hetrick, a woman with a vibrant life cut short, and the critical piece of evidence that was seemingly ignored. We explore the details of her final hours and the enduring questions surrounding her death.

Case: Peggy Hetrick Murder
Date: February 11, 1987
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Victim: Peggy Hetrick, 37 years old
Evidence: Handwritten note to "Matt" found in her purse

- Peggy Hetrick was found stabbed once in the upper back and dragged approximately one hundred feet.
- Her purse contained a handwritten note addressed to "Matt Zner," her intermittent boyfriend.
- Police identified a suspect within hours but physical evidence did not cooperate, leading to a dismissed conviction.
- Unknown fingerprints were recovered from Peggy's purse and unknown hairs from her body.
- Investigators apparently never formally questioned Matt Zner about the note found in Peggy's purse.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman is found stabbed to death in a field, her purse still on her shoulder, containing a handwritten note to a man named Matt. Despite this crucial evidence, police never questioned him about it, leaving a 37-year-old murder unsolved. What secrets did that note hold?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing case of Peggy Hetrick, a woman with a vibrant life cut short, and the critical piece of evidence that was seemingly ignored. We explore the details of her final hours and the enduring questions surrounding her death.

Case: Peggy Hetrick Murder
Date: February 11, 1987
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Victim: Peggy Hetrick, 37 years old
Evidence: Handwritten note to "Matt" found in her purse

- Peggy Hetrick was found stabbed once in the upper back and dragged approximately one hundred feet.
- Her purse contained a handwritten note addressed to "Matt Zner," her intermittent boyfriend.
- Police identified a suspect within hours but physical evidence did not cooperate, leading to a dismissed conviction.
- Unknown fingerprints were recovered from Peggy's purse and unknown hairs from her body.
- Investigators apparently never formally questioned Matt Zner about the note found in Peggy's purse.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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An anonymous letter arrived at a sheriff's office claiming to know who poisoned Mary Yoder and where the proof was hidden. When investigators found the evidence exactly as described, they didn't feel relief; they felt suspicion. Why would a killer leave such a precise "treasure map"?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Mary Yoder, a beloved chiropractor in central New York, who died from colchicine poisoning. We explore the digital and physical evidence that emerged after an anonymous letter implicated her own son, and how investigators uncovered a complex trail of clues pointing in an unexpected direction.

Case: Mary Yoder Poisoning
Victim: Mary Yoder
Location: Central New York
Substance: Colchicine
Year: 2015

- Mary Yoder, 60, died from colchicine poisoning within 48 hours in July 2015.
- A one-gram bottle of colchicine powder was ordered in February 2015 using the email MrAdamYoder1990@gmail.com.
- The package was shipped to the Yoder chiropractic office and signed for by Katie Connley.
- Google records showed the email account was accessed from the IP address associated with the Connley household.
- Katie Connley's DNA was found on the colchicine bottle and under the adhesive seal of a letter sent to the medical examiner.

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An anonymous letter arrived at a sheriff's office claiming to know who poisoned Mary Yoder and where the proof was hidden. When investigators found the evidence exactly as described, they didn't feel relief; they felt suspicion. Why would a killer leave such a precise "treasure map"?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Mary Yoder, a beloved chiropractor in central New York, who died from colchicine poisoning. We explore the digital and physical evidence that emerged after an anonymous letter implicated her own son, and how investigators uncovered a complex trail of clues pointing in an unexpected direction.

Case: Mary Yoder Poisoning
Victim: Mary Yoder
Location: Central New York
Substance: Colchicine
Year: 2015

- Mary Yoder, 60, died from colchicine poisoning within 48 hours in July 2015.
- A one-gram bottle of colchicine powder was ordered in February 2015 using the email MrAdamYoder1990@gmail.com.
- The package was shipped to the Yoder chiropractic office and signed for by Katie Connley.
- Google records showed the email account was accessed from the IP address associated with the Connley household.
- Katie Connley's DNA was found on the colchicine bottle and under the adhesive seal of a letter sent to the medical examiner.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A chiropractor collapses at her office, healthy one moment and gravely ill the next. Within 48 hours, she is dead from a substance she had no medical reason to touch, and her husband cremates her body before toxicology results are complete. What lethal secret was hidden in her ordinary afternoon routine?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Mary Yoder, a chiropractor in central New York, who died suddenly in 2015. We explore the initial confusion surrounding her illness, the shocking autopsy findings, and the unusual circumstances of her cremation that raised immediate questions from her family.

Case: Mary Yoder
Date: July 20, 2015
Location: Central New York
Medical Condition: Ascending cholangitis (initial diagnosis)
Pathologist: Dr. Kenneth Clark

- Mary Yoder, around 60 years old, collapsed at her chiropractic office on July 20, 2015.
- She died within 48 hours, with doctors initially struggling to identify the cause.
- An autopsy later revealed signs of a massive toxic assault, not a natural death.
- Her husband, Bill Yoder, arranged for her cremation within days of her death, before the cause was confirmed.
- Mary's son, Adam, had a "complicated" relationship with her and sent a hostile text message one week before her collapse.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A chiropractor collapses at her office, healthy one moment and gravely ill the next. Within 48 hours, she is dead from a substance she had no medical reason to touch, and her husband cremates her body before toxicology results are complete. What lethal secret was hidden in her ordinary afternoon routine?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Mary Yoder, a chiropractor in central New York, who died suddenly in 2015. We explore the initial confusion surrounding her illness, the shocking autopsy findings, and the unusual circumstances of her cremation that raised immediate questions from her family.

Case: Mary Yoder
Date: July 20, 2015
Location: Central New York
Medical Condition: Ascending cholangitis (initial diagnosis)
Pathologist: Dr. Kenneth Clark

- Mary Yoder, around 60 years old, collapsed at her chiropractic office on July 20, 2015.
- She died within 48 hours, with doctors initially struggling to identify the cause.
- An autopsy later revealed signs of a massive toxic assault, not a natural death.
- Her husband, Bill Yoder, arranged for her cremation within days of her death, before the cause was confirmed.
- Mary's son, Adam, had a "complicated" relationship with her and sent a hostile text message one week before her collapse.

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A five-year-old girl hands her mother a phone, her father on the screen, and something is terribly wrong. What follows is a chilling account of a man's premonition and the shocking events that unfolded at his workplace.

In this episode, we delve into the story of Nick Cordova, a beloved husband and father who co-owned an HVAC company in Arizona. We explore the unsettling changes in his business partner's behavior and the fateful day that led to a bloody discovery. What truly happened inside the Gilbert Air office?

Key Data:
Person: Nick Cordova
Business: Gilbert Air
Location: 511 West Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, Arizona
Date: May 27, 2020
Witness: Alicia Cordova

- On May 27, 2020, Nick Cordova went to his office at Gilbert Air and did not return home.
- Weeks prior, Nick told his wife, Alicia, he had a persistent unease and feared his business partner might hire someone to kill him for life insurance.
- Lynn, the office manager, observed Dave Sweetman's unusual behavior, including increased presence at the office and fixation on finances.
- Alicia Cordova witnessed a black glove and what looked like a weapon on a FaceTime call with her husband.
- Dave Sweetman handed a blood-covered pistol, barrel-first, through a partially opened door to a police officer.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A five-year-old girl hands her mother a phone, her father on the screen, and something is terribly wrong. What follows is a chilling account of a man's premonition and the shocking events that unfolded at his workplace.

In this episode, we delve into the story of Nick Cordova, a beloved husband and father who co-owned an HVAC company in Arizona. We explore the unsettling changes in his business partner's behavior and the fateful day that led to a bloody discovery. What truly happened inside the Gilbert Air office?

Key Data:
Person: Nick Cordova
Business: Gilbert Air
Location: 511 West Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, Arizona
Date: May 27, 2020
Witness: Alicia Cordova

- On May 27, 2020, Nick Cordova went to his office at Gilbert Air and did not return home.
- Weeks prior, Nick told his wife, Alicia, he had a persistent unease and feared his business partner might hire someone to kill him for life insurance.
- Lynn, the office manager, observed Dave Sweetman's unusual behavior, including increased presence at the office and fixation on finances.
- Alicia Cordova witnessed a black glove and what looked like a weapon on a FaceTime call with her husband.
- Dave Sweetman handed a blood-covered pistol, barrel-first, through a partially opened door to a police officer.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On a summer afternoon in 1969, a ten-year-old boy fishing in Wisconsin stumbled upon a package that would unveil one of the state's most disturbing unsolved murders. The contents revealed a young woman, dead for less than two days, dismembered with surgical precision. Who was she, and what led to her brutal end?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Stephanie Casberg, a seventeen-year-old Milwaukee girl whose life was cut short. We explore the meticulous dismemberment, the shifting evidence that has plagued investigators for decades, and the lingering question of who gave Stephanie a ride that fateful night.

Case: Stephanie Casberg
Date: July 9, 1969
Location: Racine County, Wisconsin
Victim: Stephanie Casberg
Age: 17
Cause of Death: Two puncture wounds, severed cervical artery

- A ten-year-old boy found the remains wrapped in brown paper bags and pages from the Milwaukee Sentinel.
- Stephanie Casberg was last seen leaving her shift at Mark's Big Boy restaurant in central Milwaukee.
- The dismemberment was performed with precision, indicating anatomical knowledge.
- A primary suspect was cleared by DNA after 40 years.
- Investigators recovered a brown leather shoe, spent matches, and a military-style jacket at the scene.

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On a summer afternoon in 1969, a ten-year-old boy fishing in Wisconsin stumbled upon a package that would unveil one of the state's most disturbing unsolved murders. The contents revealed a young woman, dead for less than two days, dismembered with surgical precision. Who was she, and what led to her brutal end?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Stephanie Casberg, a seventeen-year-old Milwaukee girl whose life was cut short. We explore the meticulous dismemberment, the shifting evidence that has plagued investigators for decades, and the lingering question of who gave Stephanie a ride that fateful night.

Case: Stephanie Casberg
Date: July 9, 1969
Location: Racine County, Wisconsin
Victim: Stephanie Casberg
Age: 17
Cause of Death: Two puncture wounds, severed cervical artery

- A ten-year-old boy found the remains wrapped in brown paper bags and pages from the Milwaukee Sentinel.
- Stephanie Casberg was last seen leaving her shift at Mark's Big Boy restaurant in central Milwaukee.
- The dismemberment was performed with precision, indicating anatomical knowledge.
- A primary suspect was cleared by DNA after 40 years.
- Investigators recovered a brown leather shoe, spent matches, and a military-style jacket at the scene.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A woman drove 300 miles from Colorado to give a grieving teenager $50, claiming to know the family for years, only to deny ever meeting them to the lead investigator. Why would someone travel so far to offer condolences for a missing woman they claim not to know?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing visit of a woman named Wendy to the daughter of Melissa Casias, a mother who vanished without a trace in northern New Mexico. We explore the conflicting accounts of her visit and the mysterious phone number she left behind, which has become the most puzzling element in a case full of unanswered questions.

Lead Investigator: Agent Mata
Missing Person: Melissa Casias
Location: Taos, New Mexico
Date of Visit: August 8
Amount of Cash: $50

- A woman named Wendy drove approximately 300 miles from Colorado to Taos, New Mexico.
- Wendy gave Melissa Casias's daughter, Sierra, $50 in cash as a "graduation gift."
- Wendy arrived with three other people: a man described as her husband or boyfriend, and another couple.
- Wendy provided Sierra with her phone number, which Sierra noted in her phone as August 8.
- When contacted by Agent Mata, Wendy denied knowing Melissa Casias, Sierra, or Mark, Melissa's husband.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A woman drove 300 miles from Colorado to give a grieving teenager $50, claiming to know the family for years, only to deny ever meeting them to the lead investigator. Why would someone travel so far to offer condolences for a missing woman they claim not to know?

In this episode, we analyze the perplexing visit of a woman named Wendy to the daughter of Melissa Casias, a mother who vanished without a trace in northern New Mexico. We explore the conflicting accounts of her visit and the mysterious phone number she left behind, which has become the most puzzling element in a case full of unanswered questions.

Lead Investigator: Agent Mata
Missing Person: Melissa Casias
Location: Taos, New Mexico
Date of Visit: August 8
Amount of Cash: $50

- A woman named Wendy drove approximately 300 miles from Colorado to Taos, New Mexico.
- Wendy gave Melissa Casias's daughter, Sierra, $50 in cash as a "graduation gift."
- Wendy arrived with three other people: a man described as her husband or boyfriend, and another couple.
- Wendy provided Sierra with her phone number, which Sierra noted in her phone as August 8.
- When contacted by Agent Mata, Wendy denied knowing Melissa Casias, Sierra, or Mark, Melissa's husband.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A man wept before police told him his wife had died, a detail noted in the police report but never explained. Laura Sweetman, a pediatric neurologist and mother of three, was found dead in her apartment with no official cause of death. How did he know?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Laura Sweetman, exploring her life before her marriage fell apart and the unsettling circumstances surrounding her discovery. What hidden truths lie within a case where the system designed to find answers appears compromised from the start?

Case: Laura Sweetman
Date: December 9, 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Profession: Pediatric neurologist
Age: 39

- Dave Sweetman was crying before a detective informed him his wife was dead.
- Laura Sweetman was found dead in her apartment with no official cause of death.
- The back door of Laura's apartment, which she always locked, was found unlocked.
- Domestic violence charges against Dave Sweetman were dismissed for insufficient evidence.
- Laura Sweetman had obtained a protective order against Dave and moved into a rental apartment eight months before her death.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A man wept before police told him his wife had died, a detail noted in the police report but never explained. Laura Sweetman, a pediatric neurologist and mother of three, was found dead in her apartment with no official cause of death. How did he know?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Laura Sweetman, exploring her life before her marriage fell apart and the unsettling circumstances surrounding her discovery. What hidden truths lie within a case where the system designed to find answers appears compromised from the start?

Case: Laura Sweetman
Date: December 9, 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Profession: Pediatric neurologist
Age: 39

- Dave Sweetman was crying before a detective informed him his wife was dead.
- Laura Sweetman was found dead in her apartment with no official cause of death.
- The back door of Laura's apartment, which she always locked, was found unlocked.
- Domestic violence charges against Dave Sweetman were dismissed for insufficient evidence.
- Laura Sweetman had obtained a protective order against Dave and moved into a rental apartment eight months before her death.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman sent her daughter a routine text at 1:30 in the afternoon, and two hours later her location went dark and her messages stopped delivering. At home, her car sat in the driveway, the dogs were outside alone, and her wallet, keys, both wiped phones, and the gold chain she wore every day were still inside. How does an organized woman with a new job offer simply cease to exist on an ordinary Thursday?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Melissa Casillas in Taos County, New Mexico. We examine the phones reset to factory settings, the thyroid medication she never refilled, the husband whose story shifted under questioning, and the investigative threads left open. When everything a person needs to survive is left behind, what does that silence mean?

Victim: Melissa Casillas
Status: Missing since June 26, 2025
Location: Taos County, New Mexico
Husband: Mark Casillas
Case: Open / unsolved

- Melissa Casillas, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee and thyroid cancer survivor, vanished from her Taos County home on June 26, 2025.
- She left behind her wallet, keys, both phones wiped to factory settings, and a gold chain she wore nearly every day.
- No financial transaction, passport application, or thyroid prescription refill has been recorded in her name since.
- Her husband Mark first denied marital tension, then admitted he had told her she would leave with nothing, and changed the locks three days later.
- Searches by helicopter, drone, and tracking dogs found no trace of her, and the case remains open with no arrests.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A woman sent her daughter a routine text at 1:30 in the afternoon, and two hours later her location went dark and her messages stopped delivering. At home, her car sat in the driveway, the dogs were outside alone, and her wallet, keys, both wiped phones, and the gold chain she wore every day were still inside. How does an organized woman with a new job offer simply cease to exist on an ordinary Thursday?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Melissa Casillas in Taos County, New Mexico. We examine the phones reset to factory settings, the thyroid medication she never refilled, the husband whose story shifted under questioning, and the investigative threads left open. When everything a person needs to survive is left behind, what does that silence mean?

Victim: Melissa Casillas
Status: Missing since June 26, 2025
Location: Taos County, New Mexico
Husband: Mark Casillas
Case: Open / unsolved

- Melissa Casillas, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee and thyroid cancer survivor, vanished from her Taos County home on June 26, 2025.
- She left behind her wallet, keys, both phones wiped to factory settings, and a gold chain she wore nearly every day.
- No financial transaction, passport application, or thyroid prescription refill has been recorded in her name since.
- Her husband Mark first denied marital tension, then admitted he had told her she would leave with nothing, and changed the locks three days later.
- Searches by helicopter, drone, and tracking dogs found no trace of her, and the case remains open with no arrests.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Nineteen-year-old Brittany McGlone finished her overnight shift and went to sleep at her boyfriend's house, a deviation from her usual routine. By mid-afternoon, she was found dead, brutally beaten in the bedroom. What happened in those six hours, and who was in the house?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Brittany McGlone in Winnsboro, Texas, and the inconsistencies in the timeline of a key individual. We examine the evidence collected at the scene and the questions that remain unanswered about the missing hour.

Case: Brittany McGlone
Date: May 4, 2007
Location: Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas
Victim: Brittany McGlone, 19 years old
Suspect: Chad Carr

- Brittany McGlone was found dead in Jeff Stogner's bedroom, beaten with a blunt object.
- Chad Carr was seen on surveillance footage at 9:21 AM, approximately six minutes from the Stogner house.
- Chad Carr had an unaccounted hour between leaving the Alco store and arriving at his medical appointment.
- Investigators found DNA in the shower drain at the Stogner home.
- The temperature in Winnsboro on the morning of May 4, 2007, was between sixty and seventy degrees Fahrenheit.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Nineteen-year-old Brittany McGlone finished her overnight shift and went to sleep at her boyfriend's house, a deviation from her usual routine. By mid-afternoon, she was found dead, brutally beaten in the bedroom. What happened in those six hours, and who was in the house?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Brittany McGlone in Winnsboro, Texas, and the inconsistencies in the timeline of a key individual. We examine the evidence collected at the scene and the questions that remain unanswered about the missing hour.

Case: Brittany McGlone
Date: May 4, 2007
Location: Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas
Victim: Brittany McGlone, 19 years old
Suspect: Chad Carr

- Brittany McGlone was found dead in Jeff Stogner's bedroom, beaten with a blunt object.
- Chad Carr was seen on surveillance footage at 9:21 AM, approximately six minutes from the Stogner house.
- Chad Carr had an unaccounted hour between leaving the Alco store and arriving at his medical appointment.
- Investigators found DNA in the shower drain at the Stogner home.
- The temperature in Winnsboro on the morning of May 4, 2007, was between sixty and seventy degrees Fahrenheit.

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In a shocking turn of events, a missing girl’s body was discovered in a Tesla, raising chilling questions about the circumstances leading to her death. As investigators unraveled the timeline, they uncovered a disturbing relationship between the victim and a rising music star, revealing a narrative filled with manipulation and tragedy. What dark secrets were hidden in the days leading up to this gruesome discovery?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a fourteen-year-old girl whose life ended in violence. We explore the complexities of her relationship with David, a musician who allegedly took drastic measures to protect his career. How did a seemingly innocent connection spiral into a nightmare?

Key Data:
Person: Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Person: David (D4VD)
Event: Discovery of Celeste's body in a Tesla
Date: One day before Celeste's fifteenth birthday
Theme: Manipulation, violence, and tragedy

- Celeste was reported missing multiple times before her death.
- David ordered a shovel on the same day Celeste was killed.
- Celeste had David's name tattooed on her finger.
- Two of Celeste's fingers were cut off and never found.
- David continued his music promotion after the murder.

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In a shocking turn of events, a missing girl’s body was discovered in a Tesla, raising chilling questions about the circumstances leading to her death. As investigators unraveled the timeline, they uncovered a disturbing relationship between the victim and a rising music star, revealing a narrative filled with manipulation and tragedy. What dark secrets were hidden in the days leading up to this gruesome discovery?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a fourteen-year-old girl whose life ended in violence. We explore the complexities of her relationship with David, a musician who allegedly took drastic measures to protect his career. How did a seemingly innocent connection spiral into a nightmare?

Key Data:
Person: Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Person: David (D4VD)
Event: Discovery of Celeste's body in a Tesla
Date: One day before Celeste's fifteenth birthday
Theme: Manipulation, violence, and tragedy

- Celeste was reported missing multiple times before her death.
- David ordered a shovel on the same day Celeste was killed.
- Celeste had David's name tattooed on her finger.
- Two of Celeste's fingers were cut off and never found.
- David continued his music promotion after the murder.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A man's naked body was found at a loading dock, covered in dirt, with no footprints around him-a detail that defies explanation. How did Spencer Irwin, a man rebuilding his life, end up dead four miles from his apartment, and why was his death ruled an overdose despite contradictory evidence?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Spencer Irwin, whose body was discovered with a "snow angel" impression but no footprints, challenging the initial overdose theory. What critical evidence was overlooked, and why was a formal investigation not opened?

Case: Spencer Irwin
Date: August 1, 2024
Location: Fresno, California
Age: 30 years old
Program: Hope Program (Fresno City College)

- Spencer Irwin's body was found naked and covered in dirt at a loading dock.
- There were no footprints in the dirt around his body, despite a "snow angel" impression.
- Authorities initially assessed the situation as a probable overdose death and did not open a formal investigation.
- Toxicology results in late September 2024 showed no illegal drugs in Spencer's system.
- A man named Angel Gonzalez was found in Spencer's locked apartment the day before his body was discovered.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A man's naked body was found at a loading dock, covered in dirt, with no footprints around him-a detail that defies explanation. How did Spencer Irwin, a man rebuilding his life, end up dead four miles from his apartment, and why was his death ruled an overdose despite contradictory evidence?

In this episode, we analyze the mysterious death of Spencer Irwin, whose body was discovered with a "snow angel" impression but no footprints, challenging the initial overdose theory. What critical evidence was overlooked, and why was a formal investigation not opened?

Case: Spencer Irwin
Date: August 1, 2024
Location: Fresno, California
Age: 30 years old
Program: Hope Program (Fresno City College)

- Spencer Irwin's body was found naked and covered in dirt at a loading dock.
- There were no footprints in the dirt around his body, despite a "snow angel" impression.
- Authorities initially assessed the situation as a probable overdose death and did not open a formal investigation.
- Toxicology results in late September 2024 showed no illegal drugs in Spencer's system.
- A man named Angel Gonzalez was found in Spencer's locked apartment the day before his body was discovered.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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For nearly thirty years, the White River kept its secret behind brown, opaque water — except for one clear day in 2005, when a satellite captured a large blue object resting on the riverbed. That single frame became the only lead in the disappearance of Bonnie Lee Shults. What does a river give up after three decades of silence?

In this episode, we analyze the long-cold disappearance of Bonnie Lee Shults and the civilian dive that reopened it. We examine the lone satellite image, the brake pad and wheel rim pulled from the water, the location called La Riviera, and the flood that may have scattered the evidence. After every conventional search failed, can a single archived photo finally point the way?

Victim: Bonnie Lee Shults
Status: Missing since approximately 1997
Location: White River, Indianapolis, Indiana
Vehicle: Mercury Sable (1990–1992)
Case: Open / unsolved

- Bonnie Lee Shults vanished around 1997, and her Mercury Sable was never found.
- A 2005 satellite image, captured the one year the White River ran clear, showed a large blue object on the riverbed.
- Civilian divers searching that spot recovered a brake pad and a corroded wheel rim consistent with a 1990–1992 Mercury Sable.
- Detective Bill Carter of IMPD said the river had been searched extensively before and that he had always been "at a loss" with the case.
- Investigators believe the car may have been left near an adjacent site called La Riviera and dispersed by later flooding; the case remains open.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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For nearly thirty years, the White River kept its secret behind brown, opaque water — except for one clear day in 2005, when a satellite captured a large blue object resting on the riverbed. That single frame became the only lead in the disappearance of Bonnie Lee Shults. What does a river give up after three decades of silence?

In this episode, we analyze the long-cold disappearance of Bonnie Lee Shults and the civilian dive that reopened it. We examine the lone satellite image, the brake pad and wheel rim pulled from the water, the location called La Riviera, and the flood that may have scattered the evidence. After every conventional search failed, can a single archived photo finally point the way?

Victim: Bonnie Lee Shults
Status: Missing since approximately 1997
Location: White River, Indianapolis, Indiana
Vehicle: Mercury Sable (1990–1992)
Case: Open / unsolved

- Bonnie Lee Shults vanished around 1997, and her Mercury Sable was never found.
- A 2005 satellite image, captured the one year the White River ran clear, showed a large blue object on the riverbed.
- Civilian divers searching that spot recovered a brake pad and a corroded wheel rim consistent with a 1990–1992 Mercury Sable.
- Detective Bill Carter of IMPD said the river had been searched extensively before and that he had always been "at a loss" with the case.
- Investigators believe the car may have been left near an adjacent site called La Riviera and dispersed by later flooding; the case remains open.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A 22-year-old man stepped out of a car in an unfamiliar town at 2 AM on Black Friday and was never seen again. His companions reported him missing, then drove back to Minnesota with his phone, a detail that unravels a nearly nine-year mystery. What did they know, and why did they keep silent?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Christopher Cole Thomas, a young electrician who vanished in Benson, North Carolina, in 2016. We explore the inconsistencies in the accounts of the men he was with and the critical role of a missing phone in a case where no body has been found and no one has been charged. What secrets are four men still holding?

Case: Christopher Cole Thomas
Date: Black Friday, 2016
Location: Benson, North Carolina
Age: 22 years old
Occupation: Apprentice electrician
Investigators: David Marshburn (private investigator)

- Christopher Cole Thomas was last seen at 2 AM on Black Friday, 2016, in Benson, North Carolina.
- His companions, Julian Vayz Jr. and Jeremy Carpenter, reported him missing and then drove back to Minnesota with his phone.
- Cole had known Julian Vayz Jr. and Jeremy Carpenter for less than a month, meeting them on a construction job in Minnesota.
- Cell phone records and digital forensic analysis suggest a fourth, and possibly fifth, person was present the night Cole vanished.
- Cole's mother was told by one of the men in a recorded conversation that her son is gone.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A 22-year-old man stepped out of a car in an unfamiliar town at 2 AM on Black Friday and was never seen again. His companions reported him missing, then drove back to Minnesota with his phone, a detail that unravels a nearly nine-year mystery. What did they know, and why did they keep silent?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Christopher Cole Thomas, a young electrician who vanished in Benson, North Carolina, in 2016. We explore the inconsistencies in the accounts of the men he was with and the critical role of a missing phone in a case where no body has been found and no one has been charged. What secrets are four men still holding?

Case: Christopher Cole Thomas
Date: Black Friday, 2016
Location: Benson, North Carolina
Age: 22 years old
Occupation: Apprentice electrician
Investigators: David Marshburn (private investigator)

- Christopher Cole Thomas was last seen at 2 AM on Black Friday, 2016, in Benson, North Carolina.
- His companions, Julian Vayz Jr. and Jeremy Carpenter, reported him missing and then drove back to Minnesota with his phone.
- Cole had known Julian Vayz Jr. and Jeremy Carpenter for less than a month, meeting them on a construction job in Minnesota.
- Cell phone records and digital forensic analysis suggest a fourth, and possibly fifth, person was present the night Cole vanished.
- Cole's mother was told by one of the men in a recorded conversation that her son is gone.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A man was found guilty of murdering his wife and son, but then the court clerk confessed to lying under oath, influencing jurors, and showing sealed crime scene photos to journalists to boost her book sales. This single fact led the South Carolina Supreme Court to order a new trial, raising questions about the fairness of the initial conviction.

In this episode, we delve into the Alex Murdaugh case, a former attorney from a powerful legal family, now at the center of one of the most disputed murder convictions in recent American history. We explore the circumstantial evidence, the inconsistencies in Alex's statements, and the severe misconduct of a court officer that ultimately unraveled the original verdict.

Case: Alex Murdaugh
Victims: Maggie Murdaugh, Paul Murdaugh
Location: Colleton County, South Carolina
Date of Murders: June 7, 2021
Court Decision: South Carolina Supreme Court ordered a new trial

- Maggie Murdaugh was shot multiple times with a rifle; Paul Murdaugh was shot twice with a shotgun.
- Alex Murdaugh admitted to lying to police about his location on the night of the murders.
- A video from Paul's phone, recorded minutes before the estimated time of death, captured voices, one of which the prosecution attributed to Alex.
- The court clerk confessed to lying under oath, influencing jurors, and showing sealed crime scene photographs to journalists.
- Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to financial crimes involving tens of millions of dollars, separate from the murder case.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717102Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:14:45 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Court Clerk Who Tried to Profit from a Murder Conviction A man was found guilty of murdering his wife and son, but then the court clerk confessed to lying under oath, influencing jurors, and showing sealed crime scene photos to journalists to...
A man was found guilty of murdering his wife and son, but then the court clerk confessed to lying under oath, influencing jurors, and showing sealed crime scene photos to journalists to boost her book sales. This single fact led the South Carolina Supreme Court to order a new trial, raising questions about the fairness of the initial conviction.

In this episode, we delve into the Alex Murdaugh case, a former attorney from a powerful legal family, now at the center of one of the most disputed murder convictions in recent American history. We explore the circumstantial evidence, the inconsistencies in Alex's statements, and the severe misconduct of a court officer that ultimately unraveled the original verdict.

Case: Alex Murdaugh
Victims: Maggie Murdaugh, Paul Murdaugh
Location: Colleton County, South Carolina
Date of Murders: June 7, 2021
Court Decision: South Carolina Supreme Court ordered a new trial

- Maggie Murdaugh was shot multiple times with a rifle; Paul Murdaugh was shot twice with a shotgun.
- Alex Murdaugh admitted to lying to police about his location on the night of the murders.
- A video from Paul's phone, recorded minutes before the estimated time of death, captured voices, one of which the prosecution attributed to Alex.
- The court clerk confessed to lying under oath, influencing jurors, and showing sealed crime scene photographs to journalists.
- Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to financial crimes involving tens of millions of dollars, separate from the murder case.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On October 8, 2009, the Jameson family drove into the Sand Bois Mountains of Oklahoma and disappeared, leaving behind their truck, identification, and $32,000 in cash. What could compel a family to abandon everything they owned, including their beloved dog, and vanish into a remote, rugged landscape known for illegal activity?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling disappearance of Bobby, Sherilyn, and six-year-old Madison Jameson, exploring the strange clues left in their abandoned vehicle and the family's troubled history. What secrets did the mountain hold, and why did they insist on going there alone?

Key Data:
Date: October 8, 2009
Location: Sand Bois Mountains, Latimer County, Oklahoma
Family: Bobby Jameson, Sherilyn Jameson, Madison Jameson (6 years old)
Vehicle: Truck
Cash Left Behind: $32,000
Item Missing: Sherilyn's .22 caliber pistol

Evidence:
- The family's truck was found unlocked with keys in the ignition and $32,000 in cash undisturbed inside.
- Sherilyn's seven-page handwritten letter described fear of Bobby and profound spiritual/emotional distress, mentioning she had stopped taking prescribed medication.
- A Blackberry phone's GPS data placed the family on the mountain at approximately 2:15 PM on October 8.
- Bobby had contacted a real estate agent about land in the area, insisting on going alone with his family.
- The family made a brief stop at the home of a man named Dan Clements on the mountain road before continuing.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On October 8, 2009, the Jameson family drove into the Sand Bois Mountains of Oklahoma and disappeared, leaving behind their truck, identification, and $32,000 in cash. What could compel a family to abandon everything they owned, including their beloved dog, and vanish into a remote, rugged landscape known for illegal activity?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling disappearance of Bobby, Sherilyn, and six-year-old Madison Jameson, exploring the strange clues left in their abandoned vehicle and the family's troubled history. What secrets did the mountain hold, and why did they insist on going there alone?

Key Data:
Date: October 8, 2009
Location: Sand Bois Mountains, Latimer County, Oklahoma
Family: Bobby Jameson, Sherilyn Jameson, Madison Jameson (6 years old)
Vehicle: Truck
Cash Left Behind: $32,000
Item Missing: Sherilyn's .22 caliber pistol

Evidence:
- The family's truck was found unlocked with keys in the ignition and $32,000 in cash undisturbed inside.
- Sherilyn's seven-page handwritten letter described fear of Bobby and profound spiritual/emotional distress, mentioning she had stopped taking prescribed medication.
- A Blackberry phone's GPS data placed the family on the mountain at approximately 2:15 PM on October 8.
- Bobby had contacted a real estate agent about land in the area, insisting on going alone with his family.
- The family made a brief stop at the home of a man named Dan Clements on the mountain road before continuing.

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A mother receives a terrifying call from an unknown number, hearing her daughter's voice crying for help and claiming "bad men have me." What follows is a desperate race against time as a kidnapper demands a million-dollar ransom, threatening to harm her child.

In this episode, we analyze the chilling experience of Jennifer DeStefano, who faced a sophisticated scam involving a voice that was indistinguishable from her own daughter's. We explore the details of the call, the immediate fear and actions taken, and the unsettling question that remains unanswered.

Case: Jennifer DeStefano's Kidnapping Scam
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Date: January 20, 2023
Victim's Age: 15
Ransom Demanded: One million dollars

- Jennifer DeStefano received a call from an unknown number while at a dance studio in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- The voice on the phone was her 15-year-old daughter, Breonna, crying and saying, "Mom, I messed up."
- A man's voice then intervened, threatening to drug, assault, and kill Breonna in Mexico if police were called.
- The man initially demanded one million dollars in cash, later revising it to fifty thousand dollars.
- Breonna was actually 150 miles north of Scottsdale, safe with her father, unaware of the incident.

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A mother receives a terrifying call from an unknown number, hearing her daughter's voice crying for help and claiming "bad men have me." What follows is a desperate race against time as a kidnapper demands a million-dollar ransom, threatening to harm her child.

In this episode, we analyze the chilling experience of Jennifer DeStefano, who faced a sophisticated scam involving a voice that was indistinguishable from her own daughter's. We explore the details of the call, the immediate fear and actions taken, and the unsettling question that remains unanswered.

Case: Jennifer DeStefano's Kidnapping Scam
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Date: January 20, 2023
Victim's Age: 15
Ransom Demanded: One million dollars

- Jennifer DeStefano received a call from an unknown number while at a dance studio in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- The voice on the phone was her 15-year-old daughter, Breonna, crying and saying, "Mom, I messed up."
- A man's voice then intervened, threatening to drug, assault, and kill Breonna in Mexico if police were called.
- The man initially demanded one million dollars in cash, later revising it to fifty thousand dollars.
- Breonna was actually 150 miles north of Scottsdale, safe with her father, unaware of the incident.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A young woman vanishes inside a high-security research lab, her last confirmed sighting captured by a camera. Days later, on what was supposed to be her wedding day, her body is discovered in a place no one expected.

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Annie Le from a Yale University research laboratory and the forensic challenges investigators faced. We explore the meticulous records, the unexpected alibis, and the shocking discovery that revealed the truth behind her vanishing act.

Case: Annie Le Disappearance
Date: September 8, 2009
Location: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Victim: Annie Le, 24 years old
Occupation: Doctoral student in pharmacological sciences

- On September 8, 2009, at 10:11 AM, a security camera recorded Annie Le entering a Yale University research laboratory.
- Annie Le was scheduled to get married on September 13, 2009.
- Her wallet, phone, keys, and bag were found untouched in her office the morning after her disappearance.
- Raymond Clark, a 24-year-old laboratory technician, swiped into Annie's workspace, room G13, at 10:40 AM.
- The laboratory's biological odor prevented tracking dogs from isolating Annie's scent.

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A young woman vanishes inside a high-security research lab, her last confirmed sighting captured by a camera. Days later, on what was supposed to be her wedding day, her body is discovered in a place no one expected.

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Annie Le from a Yale University research laboratory and the forensic challenges investigators faced. We explore the meticulous records, the unexpected alibis, and the shocking discovery that revealed the truth behind her vanishing act.

Case: Annie Le Disappearance
Date: September 8, 2009
Location: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Victim: Annie Le, 24 years old
Occupation: Doctoral student in pharmacological sciences

- On September 8, 2009, at 10:11 AM, a security camera recorded Annie Le entering a Yale University research laboratory.
- Annie Le was scheduled to get married on September 13, 2009.
- Her wallet, phone, keys, and bag were found untouched in her office the morning after her disappearance.
- Raymond Clark, a 24-year-old laboratory technician, swiped into Annie's workspace, room G13, at 10:40 AM.
- The laboratory's biological odor prevented tracking dogs from isolating Annie's scent.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A seven-year-old girl disappeared from her tent in a Montana state park while her family slept feet away, leaving no trace of a struggle. The man who took her had already been interviewed, tested, and cleared, passing a polygraph examination. How did a mother's dream describe the crime before investigators understood it, and what new FBI technique finally named the killer?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling disappearance of Susie Joerger from a family camping trip in 1973 and the subsequent investigation. We explore how a polygraph result was treated as a conclusion rather than a data point, and the critical connection to another missing person case that ultimately forced American law enforcement to take criminal profiling seriously.

Case: Susie Joerger Disappearance
Date: Summer 1973
Location: Montana State Park
Victim: Susie Joerger, 7 years old
Suspect: David Meyerhoffer
Technique: FBI criminal profiling

- Susie Joerger disappeared from a zipped tent in a populated campground without waking four children or their parents.
- A bloodstain was found on a rock near the campsite, confirmed as human blood, but insufficient for further analysis.
- David Meyerhoffer, a local man, passed a polygraph examination and was initially cleared by local authorities.
- Meyerhoffer later found and delivered Sandy Dykeman's blouse to police after her disappearance in the same year.
- A new FBI technique, without courtroom history, eventually named Meyerhoffer as the killer.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A seven-year-old girl disappeared from her tent in a Montana state park while her family slept feet away, leaving no trace of a struggle. The man who took her had already been interviewed, tested, and cleared, passing a polygraph examination. How did a mother's dream describe the crime before investigators understood it, and what new FBI technique finally named the killer?

In this episode, we analyze the chilling disappearance of Susie Joerger from a family camping trip in 1973 and the subsequent investigation. We explore how a polygraph result was treated as a conclusion rather than a data point, and the critical connection to another missing person case that ultimately forced American law enforcement to take criminal profiling seriously.

Case: Susie Joerger Disappearance
Date: Summer 1973
Location: Montana State Park
Victim: Susie Joerger, 7 years old
Suspect: David Meyerhoffer
Technique: FBI criminal profiling

- Susie Joerger disappeared from a zipped tent in a populated campground without waking four children or their parents.
- A bloodstain was found on a rock near the campsite, confirmed as human blood, but insufficient for further analysis.
- David Meyerhoffer, a local man, passed a polygraph examination and was initially cleared by local authorities.
- Meyerhoffer later found and delivered Sandy Dykeman's blouse to police after her disappearance in the same year.
- A new FBI technique, without courtroom history, eventually named Meyerhoffer as the killer.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A woman called 911 claiming three men broke into her home, killing her mother and shooting her father. But her story didn't match the evidence, revealing a shocking truth about the lengths she went to escape her parents' strict control. What really happened inside that house in Markham?

In this episode, we analyze the elaborate web of lies a daughter constructed to deceive her immigrant parents and the tragic consequences when her deception was uncovered. We explore the immense pressure she faced and the extreme actions she took to regain her perceived freedom.

Case: Jennifer Pan
Date: November 8, 2010
Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Victims: Han Pan, Bick Ha Pan
Accused: Jennifer Pan

- On November 8, 2010, Jennifer Pan, 24, called 911 reporting a home invasion.
- Her mother, Bick Ha Pan, was found dead from a gunshot wound in the basement.
- Her father, Han Pan, was critically wounded after being shot in the face.
- Jennifer claimed three intruders entered the home and demanded money.
- Investigators noted inconsistencies in Jennifer's account during early interviews.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A woman called 911 claiming three men broke into her home, killing her mother and shooting her father. But her story didn't match the evidence, revealing a shocking truth about the lengths she went to escape her parents' strict control. What really happened inside that house in Markham?

In this episode, we analyze the elaborate web of lies a daughter constructed to deceive her immigrant parents and the tragic consequences when her deception was uncovered. We explore the immense pressure she faced and the extreme actions she took to regain her perceived freedom.

Case: Jennifer Pan
Date: November 8, 2010
Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Victims: Han Pan, Bick Ha Pan
Accused: Jennifer Pan

- On November 8, 2010, Jennifer Pan, 24, called 911 reporting a home invasion.
- Her mother, Bick Ha Pan, was found dead from a gunshot wound in the basement.
- Her father, Han Pan, was critically wounded after being shot in the face.
- Jennifer claimed three intruders entered the home and demanded money.
- Investigators noted inconsistencies in Jennifer's account during early interviews.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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The morning after 159 people died in a crowd surge, a shopkeeper returned to the alley, knelt, and laid out a meal for the deceased. This catastrophe unfolded in plain sight, killing 159 people in minutes, yet it wasn't a murder or a disappearance. What caused this sudden, devastating loss of life?

In this episode, we analyze the Itaewon crowd surge of October 29, 2022, in Seoul, South Korea. We explore the circumstances that led to this tragedy, the victims' stories, and the chilling details of what happens to a human body in a crowd surge. How did a public celebration turn into such a profound disaster?

Key Data:
Event: Itaewon Crowd Surge
Date: October 29, 2022
Location: Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea
Fatalities: 159 people
Context: First Halloween after COVID restrictions lifted

- A shopkeeper prepared a meal for 159 deceased individuals in an alley.
- 123 bags, 258 articles of clothing, and 256 pairs of shoes were recovered from the alley.
- Raghu, 21, from Malaysia, was in Itaewon for the celebration.
- James Sim, 28, went to Itaewon with his best friend and girlfriend.
- A 16-year-old boy survived the surge, but two of his friends did not.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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The morning after 159 people died in a crowd surge, a shopkeeper returned to the alley, knelt, and laid out a meal for the deceased. This catastrophe unfolded in plain sight, killing 159 people in minutes, yet it wasn't a murder or a disappearance. What caused this sudden, devastating loss of life?

In this episode, we analyze the Itaewon crowd surge of October 29, 2022, in Seoul, South Korea. We explore the circumstances that led to this tragedy, the victims' stories, and the chilling details of what happens to a human body in a crowd surge. How did a public celebration turn into such a profound disaster?

Key Data:
Event: Itaewon Crowd Surge
Date: October 29, 2022
Location: Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea
Fatalities: 159 people
Context: First Halloween after COVID restrictions lifted

- A shopkeeper prepared a meal for 159 deceased individuals in an alley.
- 123 bags, 258 articles of clothing, and 256 pairs of shoes were recovered from the alley.
- Raghu, 21, from Malaysia, was in Itaewon for the celebration.
- James Sim, 28, went to Itaewon with his best friend and girlfriend.
- A 16-year-old boy survived the surge, but two of his friends did not.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A quiet Hong Kong suburb, known for its vigilant residents, became the unwitting witness to a horrific crime when a new tenant moved into an empty house, covering its windows and door. What did the neighbors see that led investigators to a gruesome discovery inside?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Abby Choi, a fashion influencer and businesswoman whose generosity became her undoing. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance and the shocking details uncovered by investigators, revealing a calculated act of violence.

Case: Abby Choi Murder
Location: Hong Kong Suburb
Date: February 2023
Victim: Abby Choi
Motive: Financial dispute over a $10 million condominium

- The rental house had no furniture or appliances, only dark fabric covering all windows and a heavy curtain over the front door.
- Neighbors observed a man arriving in a pickup truck, never acknowledging anyone, with a flat, unreadable expression.
- Abby Choi was a mother of four, a fashion influencer, and a businesswoman with a significant real estate portfolio.
- Abby's parents had warned her to be careful about the motivations of those around her due to her wealth.
- The Quang family, her ex-husband's family, regarded Abby's $10 million condominium as theirs and interpreted her intention to sell as an act of abandonment.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A quiet Hong Kong suburb, known for its vigilant residents, became the unwitting witness to a horrific crime when a new tenant moved into an empty house, covering its windows and door. What did the neighbors see that led investigators to a gruesome discovery inside?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Abby Choi, a fashion influencer and businesswoman whose generosity became her undoing. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance and the shocking details uncovered by investigators, revealing a calculated act of violence.

Case: Abby Choi Murder
Location: Hong Kong Suburb
Date: February 2023
Victim: Abby Choi
Motive: Financial dispute over a $10 million condominium

- The rental house had no furniture or appliances, only dark fabric covering all windows and a heavy curtain over the front door.
- Neighbors observed a man arriving in a pickup truck, never acknowledging anyone, with a flat, unreadable expression.
- Abby Choi was a mother of four, a fashion influencer, and a businesswoman with a significant real estate portfolio.
- Abby's parents had warned her to be careful about the motivations of those around her due to her wealth.
- The Quang family, her ex-husband's family, regarded Abby's $10 million condominium as theirs and interpreted her intention to sell as an act of abandonment.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On an August morning in 1965, children playing by the Ohio River found a woman's body, face down in the water. She was Alberta O. Jones, a powerful Black attorney, and sixty years later, her murder remains unsolved. What hidden forces conspired to silence one of Kentucky's most formidable legal minds?

In this episode, we delve into the life and mysterious death of Alberta O. Jones, the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar exam and a pivotal figure in the early career of Muhammad Ali. We explore the "wall" of deliberate silence that surrounded her death and the chilling events leading up to her final night.

Case: The Murder of Alberta O. Jones
Date: August 5, 1965
Location: Ohio River, near Sherman Minton Bridge, Louisville, Kentucky
Victim: Alberta O. Jones
Age: 34
Profession: Attorney, Prosecutor, Activist

- Alberta O. Jones was the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar exam in 1951.
- She negotiated Muhammad Ali's first professional boxing contract.
- She helped register approximately 6,000 Black voters in Louisville.
- Her shoes were found near the bridge almost an hour before her body was discovered.
- Her purse was located on the Indiana side of the Ohio River, on the opposite bank.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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On an August morning in 1965, children playing by the Ohio River found a woman's body, face down in the water. She was Alberta O. Jones, a powerful Black attorney, and sixty years later, her murder remains unsolved. What hidden forces conspired to silence one of Kentucky's most formidable legal minds?

In this episode, we delve into the life and mysterious death of Alberta O. Jones, the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar exam and a pivotal figure in the early career of Muhammad Ali. We explore the "wall" of deliberate silence that surrounded her death and the chilling events leading up to her final night.

Case: The Murder of Alberta O. Jones
Date: August 5, 1965
Location: Ohio River, near Sherman Minton Bridge, Louisville, Kentucky
Victim: Alberta O. Jones
Age: 34
Profession: Attorney, Prosecutor, Activist

- Alberta O. Jones was the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar exam in 1951.
- She negotiated Muhammad Ali's first professional boxing contract.
- She helped register approximately 6,000 Black voters in Louisville.
- Her shoes were found near the bridge almost an hour before her body was discovered.
- Her purse was located on the Indiana side of the Ohio River, on the opposite bank.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A 911 call reported an overdose, but paramedics found a 39-year-old physical therapist, mother of two, and nine-weeks pregnant woman already dead from strangulation. How did a capital murder defendant, out on bail, manage to cut his ankle monitor and disappear for three days before anyone noticed?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic death of Krista Gilly and the catastrophic failures that allowed her husband, Lee Gilly, to evade justice. We explore the hidden warning signs in their marriage, a legal system that granted bail to a dangerous defendant, and a monitoring program that failed to act on a missing signal.

Case: Krista Gilly
Date: October 7, 2024
Location: Houston, Texas
Victim: Krista Gilly
Cause of Death: Strangulation

- Krista Gilly was 39 years old, a physical therapist, and nine weeks pregnant when she died.
- Lee Gilly called 911 just before midnight on October 7, 2024, reporting his wife had overdosed or harmed herself.
- The medical examiner determined Krista Gilly's cause of death was injuries consistent with strangulation.
- Court documents revealed Lee Gilly had been sending inappropriate messages since 2019 and began an affair in 2023.
- Lee Gilly allegedly told his family on the morning of his wife's death that he intended to leave the country.

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We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A 911 call reported an overdose, but paramedics found a 39-year-old physical therapist, mother of two, and nine-weeks pregnant woman already dead from strangulation. How did a capital murder defendant, out on bail, manage to cut his ankle monitor and disappear for three days before anyone noticed?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic death of Krista Gilly and the catastrophic failures that allowed her husband, Lee Gilly, to evade justice. We explore the hidden warning signs in their marriage, a legal system that granted bail to a dangerous defendant, and a monitoring program that failed to act on a missing signal.

Case: Krista Gilly
Date: October 7, 2024
Location: Houston, Texas
Victim: Krista Gilly
Cause of Death: Strangulation

- Krista Gilly was 39 years old, a physical therapist, and nine weeks pregnant when she died.
- Lee Gilly called 911 just before midnight on October 7, 2024, reporting his wife had overdosed or harmed herself.
- The medical examiner determined Krista Gilly's cause of death was injuries consistent with strangulation.
- Court documents revealed Lee Gilly had been sending inappropriate messages since 2019 and began an affair in 2023.
- Lee Gilly allegedly told his family on the morning of his wife's death that he intended to leave the country.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

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A young woman appeared at a stranger's back door, barefoot and bleeding, claiming her boyfriend had crashed their car and fled. Before emergency services could arrive, she vanished into the thick November fog. What happened in the moments between her frantic appearance and her disappearance?

In this episode, we analyze the final hours of Britney Wallace Shank, a 23-year-old woman last seen on November 30, 2018. We explore the complex social network she navigated and the unanswered questions surrounding her vanishing act. What does it mean when the last confirmed sighting of a person lasts less than ten minutes?

Case: Britney Wallace Shank Disappearance
Date: November 30, 2018
Location: Sturgis, Michigan
Age: 23 years old
Last Sighting: Less than ten minutes

- On November 30, 2018, at 8:52 PM, John called 911 from his home on Fawn River Road.
- Britney Wallace Shank appeared at John's back door, barefoot, without a coat, and with small cuts on her feet and arms.
- Britney told John her boyfriend had crashed the car and run.
- She was gone before the first emergency unit arrived and has never been found.
- Britney communicated almost exclusively through Facebook Messenger, a detail that became significant in tracing her final contacts.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young woman appeared at a stranger's back door, barefoot and bleeding, claiming her boyfriend had crashed their car and fled. Before emergency services could arrive, she vanished into the thick November fog. What happened in the moments between her frantic appearance and her disappearance?

In this episode, we analyze the final hours of Britney Wallace Shank, a 23-year-old woman last seen on November 30, 2018. We explore the complex social network she navigated and the unanswered questions surrounding her vanishing act. What does it mean when the last confirmed sighting of a person lasts less than ten minutes?

Case: Britney Wallace Shank Disappearance
Date: November 30, 2018
Location: Sturgis, Michigan
Age: 23 years old
Last Sighting: Less than ten minutes

- On November 30, 2018, at 8:52 PM, John called 911 from his home on Fawn River Road.
- Britney Wallace Shank appeared at John's back door, barefoot, without a coat, and with small cuts on her feet and arms.
- Britney told John her boyfriend had crashed the car and run.
- She was gone before the first emergency unit arrived and has never been found.
- Britney communicated almost exclusively through Facebook Messenger, a detail that became significant in tracing her final contacts.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A night out with friends turned into a brutal attack when a woman’s simple refusal ignited a shocking four-minute assault, captured on camera for the world to see. What truly happened in those terrifying moments, and why did a room full of adults stand by and watch?

In this episode, we analyze the events of June 10, 2022, at The Old Man Barbecue restaurant in Tangshan, China, where a woman's rejection of a man's advances led to a violent attack on her and her friends. We explore the details of the assault, the bystanders' inaction, and the broader implications for gender violence.

Date: June 10, 2022
Location: The Old Man Barbecue restaurant, Tangshan, Hebei Province, China
Duration of footage: Four minutes and eight seconds
Victims: Four women
Injuries: Two women with serious injuries, two with less severe injuries

- The incident occurred shortly before three in the morning.
- The woman at the center of the assault rejected advances from a man at a nearby table.
- The attack was recorded on two security cameras.
- The video traveled from Hebei Province to major platforms worldwide within 48 hours.
- Only women attempted to physically intervene during the assault; no male bystanders stepped in.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A night out with friends turned into a brutal attack when a woman’s simple refusal ignited a shocking four-minute assault, captured on camera for the world to see. What truly happened in those terrifying moments, and why did a room full of adults stand by and watch?

In this episode, we analyze the events of June 10, 2022, at The Old Man Barbecue restaurant in Tangshan, China, where a woman's rejection of a man's advances led to a violent attack on her and her friends. We explore the details of the assault, the bystanders' inaction, and the broader implications for gender violence.

Date: June 10, 2022
Location: The Old Man Barbecue restaurant, Tangshan, Hebei Province, China
Duration of footage: Four minutes and eight seconds
Victims: Four women
Injuries: Two women with serious injuries, two with less severe injuries

- The incident occurred shortly before three in the morning.
- The woman at the center of the assault rejected advances from a man at a nearby table.
- The attack was recorded on two security cameras.
- The video traveled from Hebei Province to major platforms worldwide within 48 hours.
- Only women attempted to physically intervene during the assault; no male bystanders stepped in.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A pharmacist, ranked in the top two percent of half a million candidates, stood at a seminar on women's health, while a woman he had slept with opened a diagnosis she had not expected: herpes. He knew, or should have known, something was wrong. How did a trusted health professional use his platform to harm those who believed in him, and then seemingly escape accountability?

In this episode, we analyze the case of SJ, a South Korean pharmacist and YouTube health influencer who leveraged his credentials to gain the trust of multiple women, exposing at least one to a sexually transmitted infection. We explore the professional, legal, and digital systems that granted him credibility, watched him misuse it, and then returned it to him.

Case: SJ
Location: South Korea
University: Seoul National University (Holiku)
Channel Names: Yak Easy, yakotu
Sentence: Eight months, with a two-year conditional term

- SJ ranked in the top two percent of half a million university entrance exam candidates.
- He launched his YouTube channel "yakotu" in November of two thousand eighteen.
- SJ was sentenced to eight months, but likely served no prison time due to a two-year conditional term.
- His pharmacy license remains intact.
- One woman, referred to as Alice, traveled to South Korea to see him, bringing a home-cooked dish.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717084Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:13:58 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Pharmacist Who Gave Trust, Not Cures A pharmacist, ranked in the top two percent of half a million candidates, stood at a seminar on women's health, while a woman he had slept with opened a diagnosis she had not expected: herpes. He knew, or...
A pharmacist, ranked in the top two percent of half a million candidates, stood at a seminar on women's health, while a woman he had slept with opened a diagnosis she had not expected: herpes. He knew, or should have known, something was wrong. How did a trusted health professional use his platform to harm those who believed in him, and then seemingly escape accountability?

In this episode, we analyze the case of SJ, a South Korean pharmacist and YouTube health influencer who leveraged his credentials to gain the trust of multiple women, exposing at least one to a sexually transmitted infection. We explore the professional, legal, and digital systems that granted him credibility, watched him misuse it, and then returned it to him.

Case: SJ
Location: South Korea
University: Seoul National University (Holiku)
Channel Names: Yak Easy, yakotu
Sentence: Eight months, with a two-year conditional term

- SJ ranked in the top two percent of half a million university entrance exam candidates.
- He launched his YouTube channel "yakotu" in November of two thousand eighteen.
- SJ was sentenced to eight months, but likely served no prison time due to a two-year conditional term.
- His pharmacy license remains intact.
- One woman, referred to as Alice, traveled to South Korea to see him, bringing a home-cooked dish.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A man's naked body was found behind a building, miles from home, with no footprints in the surrounding dirt. Despite these unsettling details, investigators initially told his mother there was nothing to look into. How could a case with so many unanswered questions be dismissed so quickly?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling death of Spencer Irwin, a 30-year-old man whose body was discovered in Fresno, California. We examine the initial lack of investigation, the crucial details overlooked, and the relentless fight of a mother for answers. What really happened to Spencer Irwin, and why did authorities fail to investigate his death for six weeks?

Case: Spencer Irwin
Location: Fresno, California
Date of Discovery: August 1, 2024
Investigator: Sergeant Antonio Rivera
Key Figure: Kelly Irwin (Spencer's mother)

- Spencer Irwin's body was found naked and covered in dirt, more than four miles from his home.
- No footprints were found in the soil around his body at the loading dock location.
- Authorities did not order an autopsy or collect evidence from the scene.
- The case was not formally opened as an investigation for six weeks after the body was found.
- A man named Angel Gonzalez was found in Spencer's apartment the day before his body was discovered, claiming to be his cousin.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717082Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:13:54 +0000Creator at ObomediaMother Finds Her Son's Body Was Never Investigated A man's naked body was found behind a building, miles from home, with no footprints in the surrounding dirt. Despite these unsettling details, investigators initially told his mother there was...
A man's naked body was found behind a building, miles from home, with no footprints in the surrounding dirt. Despite these unsettling details, investigators initially told his mother there was nothing to look into. How could a case with so many unanswered questions be dismissed so quickly?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling death of Spencer Irwin, a 30-year-old man whose body was discovered in Fresno, California. We examine the initial lack of investigation, the crucial details overlooked, and the relentless fight of a mother for answers. What really happened to Spencer Irwin, and why did authorities fail to investigate his death for six weeks?

Case: Spencer Irwin
Location: Fresno, California
Date of Discovery: August 1, 2024
Investigator: Sergeant Antonio Rivera
Key Figure: Kelly Irwin (Spencer's mother)

- Spencer Irwin's body was found naked and covered in dirt, more than four miles from his home.
- No footprints were found in the soil around his body at the loading dock location.
- Authorities did not order an autopsy or collect evidence from the scene.
- The case was not formally opened as an investigation for six weeks after the body was found.
- A man named Angel Gonzalez was found in Spencer's apartment the day before his body was discovered, claiming to be his cousin.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Workers found a 14-year-old girl's body in a Tesla trunk in Hollywood Hills, one day before her 15th birthday. The man accused of putting her there had spent months promoting his music, while evidence sat in his garage and trunk. How did a missing child, labeled a "chronic runaway," end up in this tragic situation, and what failures allowed it to happen?

In this episode, we analyze the documented record of what prosecutors allege happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. We explore why it took nearly a year to charge anyone and what her story reveals about the gaps in the system that made it possible.

Case: Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Location: Hollywood Hills
Vehicle: Black Tesla
Accused: d4vd (David)
Age: 14 years old at death

- Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in September 2025.
- She was reported missing multiple times by her family.
- Prosecutors allege David killed Celeste to protect his career and income.
- Evidence includes a shovel ordered from Home Depot on the same day Celeste died.
- Celeste had a tattoo of David's name on her ring finger, and those two fingers were cut off and never found.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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Workers found a 14-year-old girl's body in a Tesla trunk in Hollywood Hills, one day before her 15th birthday. The man accused of putting her there had spent months promoting his music, while evidence sat in his garage and trunk. How did a missing child, labeled a "chronic runaway," end up in this tragic situation, and what failures allowed it to happen?

In this episode, we analyze the documented record of what prosecutors allege happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. We explore why it took nearly a year to charge anyone and what her story reveals about the gaps in the system that made it possible.

Case: Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Location: Hollywood Hills
Vehicle: Black Tesla
Accused: d4vd (David)
Age: 14 years old at death

- Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in September 2025.
- She was reported missing multiple times by her family.
- Prosecutors allege David killed Celeste to protect his career and income.
- Evidence includes a shovel ordered from Home Depot on the same day Celeste died.
- Celeste had a tattoo of David's name on her ring finger, and those two fingers were cut off and never found.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young woman entered a restricted Yale University laboratory room, just five days before her wedding, and was never seen leaving. Despite extensive surveillance cameras covering nearly every corridor and exit, Annie Le vanished without a trace. What happened inside that lab?

In this episode, we analyze the meticulous investigation into Annie Le's disappearance, from the precise timestamps of surveillance footage to the suspicious actions of a lab technician. We uncover the critical evidence that contradicted a false alibi and led investigators to a shocking discovery within the very building she disappeared from.

Case: Annie Le Disappearance
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Location: Yale University research building, Room G13
Victim: Annie Le, 24 years old, doctoral student in pharmacology
Suspect: Raymond Clark, 24 years old, laboratory animal technician

- On September 8, 2009, at 10:11 a.m., Annie Le was captured on camera entering a restricted lab room.
- Annie Le was engaged to be married on Sunday, September 13, 2009.
- Surveillance footage showed Raymond Clark entering Room G13 40 minutes after Annie Le.
- During a building evacuation, Annie Le did not appear in any footage leaving the building.
- Annie Le's wallet, phone, keys, and purse were found in her office, indicating she did not leave voluntarily.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young woman entered a restricted Yale University laboratory room, just five days before her wedding, and was never seen leaving. Despite extensive surveillance cameras covering nearly every corridor and exit, Annie Le vanished without a trace. What happened inside that lab?

In this episode, we analyze the meticulous investigation into Annie Le's disappearance, from the precise timestamps of surveillance footage to the suspicious actions of a lab technician. We uncover the critical evidence that contradicted a false alibi and led investigators to a shocking discovery within the very building she disappeared from.

Case: Annie Le Disappearance
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Location: Yale University research building, Room G13
Victim: Annie Le, 24 years old, doctoral student in pharmacology
Suspect: Raymond Clark, 24 years old, laboratory animal technician

- On September 8, 2009, at 10:11 a.m., Annie Le was captured on camera entering a restricted lab room.
- Annie Le was engaged to be married on Sunday, September 13, 2009.
- Surveillance footage showed Raymond Clark entering Room G13 40 minutes after Annie Le.
- During a building evacuation, Annie Le did not appear in any footage leaving the building.
- Annie Le's wallet, phone, keys, and purse were found in her office, indicating she did not leave voluntarily.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On August 5, 1965, a pioneering attorney was found dead in the Ohio River, having been struck and thrown in while still alive. Her murder remains unsolved, with evidence vanishing and a key witness dying before he could be questioned.

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Alberta Jones, a trailblazing Black female attorney and prosecutor in Louisville, Kentucky. We explore the suspicious incidents leading up to her death and the shocking failures of the investigation that followed.

Case: The Unsolved Murder of Alberta Jones
Date: August 5, 1965
Location: Ohio River, Louisville, Kentucky
Victim: Alberta Odell Jones
Age: 34 years old

- Alberta Jones was the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar examination.
- She was the first Black female prosecutor in Louisville's history.
- Jones negotiated Muhammad Ali's first professional boxing contract and administered 15% of his earnings.
- She co-founded the Independent Voters Association, registering approximately 6,000 Black voters.
- Evidence from her case vanished from a police laboratory, and a man who reportedly confessed died in prison.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717079Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:13:41 +0000Creator at ObomediaAttorney Floats Face-Down in the Ohio River Before Dawn On August 5, 1965, a pioneering attorney was found dead in the Ohio River, having been struck and thrown in while still alive. Her murder remains unsolved, with evidence vanishing and a key...
On August 5, 1965, a pioneering attorney was found dead in the Ohio River, having been struck and thrown in while still alive. Her murder remains unsolved, with evidence vanishing and a key witness dying before he could be questioned.

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Alberta Jones, a trailblazing Black female attorney and prosecutor in Louisville, Kentucky. We explore the suspicious incidents leading up to her death and the shocking failures of the investigation that followed.

Case: The Unsolved Murder of Alberta Jones
Date: August 5, 1965
Location: Ohio River, Louisville, Kentucky
Victim: Alberta Odell Jones
Age: 34 years old

- Alberta Jones was the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar examination.
- She was the first Black female prosecutor in Louisville's history.
- Jones negotiated Muhammad Ali's first professional boxing contract and administered 15% of his earnings.
- She co-founded the Independent Voters Association, registering approximately 6,000 Black voters.
- Evidence from her case vanished from a police laboratory, and a man who reportedly confessed died in prison.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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On October 29, 2022, a Halloween celebration in Itaewon turned deadly when 159 people were crushed to death in a narrow alley. There was no running, no explosion, no fire, and no weapon, yet people died standing upright, unable to breathe. How could such a tragedy unfold without any visible warning signs?

In this episode, we analyze the Itaewon crowd surge, focusing on the physics of how a dense crowd can become lethal even without a stampede. We explore the stories of ordinary young people caught in an unimaginable situation, and the critical distinction between what was visible and what was physically happening.

Event: Itaewon Crowd Surge
Date: October 29, 2022
Location: Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea
Deaths: 159
Cause: Asphyxiation from crowd compression

- 256 pairs of shoes were left behind in the street, pulled from feet by the pressure of surrounding bodies.
- The cumulative force pressing against an individual body in a dense crowd can exceed 1,000 pounds.
- Unconsciousness from compression occurs in approximately 30 seconds.
- Death from asphyxiation occurs in approximately 6 minutes.
- Raghu, a 21-year-old, called his friend Kim, stating he was having difficulty breathing and trying to help a woman who had fainted.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717077Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:13:37 +0000Creator at ObomediaA 16-Year-Old Survives Itaewon and Then Sends One Final Text On October 29, 2022, a Halloween celebration in Itaewon turned deadly when 159 people were crushed to death in a narrow alley. There was no running, no explosion, no fire, and no weapon,...
On October 29, 2022, a Halloween celebration in Itaewon turned deadly when 159 people were crushed to death in a narrow alley. There was no running, no explosion, no fire, and no weapon, yet people died standing upright, unable to breathe. How could such a tragedy unfold without any visible warning signs?

In this episode, we analyze the Itaewon crowd surge, focusing on the physics of how a dense crowd can become lethal even without a stampede. We explore the stories of ordinary young people caught in an unimaginable situation, and the critical distinction between what was visible and what was physically happening.

Event: Itaewon Crowd Surge
Date: October 29, 2022
Location: Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea
Deaths: 159
Cause: Asphyxiation from crowd compression

- 256 pairs of shoes were left behind in the street, pulled from feet by the pressure of surrounding bodies.
- The cumulative force pressing against an individual body in a dense crowd can exceed 1,000 pounds.
- Unconsciousness from compression occurs in approximately 30 seconds.
- Death from asphyxiation occurs in approximately 6 minutes.
- Raghu, a 21-year-old, called his friend Kim, stating he was having difficulty breathing and trying to help a woman who had fainted.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>1386falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-says-no-then-four-friends-pay-the-price--72717075
Just after three in the morning, a woman stepped outside a small restaurant to answer a phone call. Sixty seconds later, her three friends were bleeding on the floor. What happened in that minute, and in the minutes that followed, was captured on camera for the world to see.

In this episode, we analyze the chilling events of June 10, 2022, in Tangshan, China, when a simple refusal escalated into a brutal attack. What does this incident reveal about the consequences of saying "no" in a world where some believe their requests are not truly requests?

Case: Tangshan Barbecue Restaurant Attack
Date: June 10, 2022
Location: Old Man Barbecue, Tangshan, China
Key Figure: CJ (man who made advances)
Victims: Four women (identified by clothing)

- The incident occurred at Old Man Barbecue, a small restaurant with approximately forty-eight seats.
- Two separate surveillance cameras recorded four minutes and eight seconds of the attack.
- Fourteen customers were inside the restaurant, including eight men and four women.
- The man who initiated the attack, CJ, was known for connections to illegal football betting networks and had a history of violence, including a 2015 incident where he beat a man and simulated burying him alive.
- CJ was listed on China's official registry of "dishonest persons" with frozen bank accounts and travel restrictions.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717075Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:13:32 +0000Creator at ObomediaWoman Says No - Then Four Friends Pay the Price Just after three in the morning, a woman stepped outside a small restaurant to answer a phone call. Sixty seconds later, her three friends were bleeding on the floor. What happened in that minute, and...
Just after three in the morning, a woman stepped outside a small restaurant to answer a phone call. Sixty seconds later, her three friends were bleeding on the floor. What happened in that minute, and in the minutes that followed, was captured on camera for the world to see.

In this episode, we analyze the chilling events of June 10, 2022, in Tangshan, China, when a simple refusal escalated into a brutal attack. What does this incident reveal about the consequences of saying "no" in a world where some believe their requests are not truly requests?

Case: Tangshan Barbecue Restaurant Attack
Date: June 10, 2022
Location: Old Man Barbecue, Tangshan, China
Key Figure: CJ (man who made advances)
Victims: Four women (identified by clothing)

- The incident occurred at Old Man Barbecue, a small restaurant with approximately forty-eight seats.
- Two separate surveillance cameras recorded four minutes and eight seconds of the attack.
- Fourteen customers were inside the restaurant, including eight men and four women.
- The man who initiated the attack, CJ, was known for connections to illegal football betting networks and had a history of violence, including a 2015 incident where he beat a man and simulated burying him alive.
- CJ was listed on China's official registry of "dishonest persons" with frozen bank accounts and travel restrictions.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>1312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ex-cop-s-family-rents-empty-house-two-weeks-before-she-vanishes--72717074
A man rented a house in the suburbs of Hong Kong, paid the lease, and covered every window with black cloth. Two weeks later, socialite Abby Choi was gone, and investigators believe the man who signed that lease had spent years learning how crime scenes work. Was this a calculated preparation for a crime?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Abby Choi, a wealthy socialite and young mother in Hong Kong. We explore her relationships, her financial support of her ex-husband's family, and the unsettling details surrounding a rented house that appeared two weeks before she vanished. What chain of events led to Abby's disappearance?

Case: Abby Choi Disappearance
Location: Suburbs of Hong Kong
Individual: Abby Choi
Ex-Husband: Alex Quang
Ex-Husband's Father: Cal Quang

- A man rented a house in early February, covering all windows and the front door with black cloth.
- Abby Choi was a wealthy socialite and mother of four, financially supporting her ex-husband's family.
- Cal Quang, Abby's ex-husband's father, had years of experience as a sheriff.
- Abby announced her intention to sell a ten-million-dollar condominium where the Quang family lived.
- Neighbors observed the rented house had an empty interior, no deliveries, and no furniture moved in.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72717074Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:13:28 +0000Creator at ObomediaEx-Cop's Family Rents Empty House Two Weeks Before She Vanishes A man rented a house in the suburbs of Hong Kong, paid the lease, and covered every window with black cloth. Two weeks later, socialite Abby Choi was gone, and investigators believe...
A man rented a house in the suburbs of Hong Kong, paid the lease, and covered every window with black cloth. Two weeks later, socialite Abby Choi was gone, and investigators believe the man who signed that lease had spent years learning how crime scenes work. Was this a calculated preparation for a crime?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Abby Choi, a wealthy socialite and young mother in Hong Kong. We explore her relationships, her financial support of her ex-husband's family, and the unsettling details surrounding a rented house that appeared two weeks before she vanished. What chain of events led to Abby's disappearance?

Case: Abby Choi Disappearance
Location: Suburbs of Hong Kong
Individual: Abby Choi
Ex-Husband: Alex Quang
Ex-Husband's Father: Cal Quang

- A man rented a house in early February, covering all windows and the front door with black cloth.
- Abby Choi was a wealthy socialite and mother of four, financially supporting her ex-husband's family.
- Cal Quang, Abby's ex-husband's father, had years of experience as a sheriff.
- Abby announced her intention to sell a ten-million-dollar condominium where the Quang family lived.
- Neighbors observed the rented house had an empty interior, no deliveries, and no furniture moved in.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young woman, barefoot and bleeding, knocked on a stranger's door in rural Michigan, then inexplicably ran into the freezing night, never to be seen again. What secrets did Britney Wallace Shank carry that led her to flee from help, and who truly knows what happened on Fawn River Road?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Britney Wallace Shank, a 23-year-old woman last seen on a cold November night in 2018. We explore the complex web of relationships, conflicting accounts, and mysterious evidence surrounding her vanishing, and question why she ran from a situation where help was on the way.

Case: Britney Wallace Shank Disappearance
Date: November 30, 2018
Location: Fawn River Road, Sturgis, Michigan
Age: 23 years old
Status: Missing

- Britney Wallace Shank was last seen barefoot and without a coat, with cuts on her feet and arms, on a rural road outside Sturgis, Michigan.
- A 911 call was made by a resident who found her, but Britney ran before police arrived.
- Inside a vehicle found near the scene, officers discovered needles, needle caps, and a billy club.
- Britney had an active warrant for a larceny charge at the time of her disappearance.
- Investigators have footage and audio of an unidentified man at Britney's grandmother's home, and possibly his DNA, but he remains publicly unidentified.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A young woman, barefoot and bleeding, knocked on a stranger's door in rural Michigan, then inexplicably ran into the freezing night, never to be seen again. What secrets did Britney Wallace Shank carry that led her to flee from help, and who truly knows what happened on Fawn River Road?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Britney Wallace Shank, a 23-year-old woman last seen on a cold November night in 2018. We explore the complex web of relationships, conflicting accounts, and mysterious evidence surrounding her vanishing, and question why she ran from a situation where help was on the way.

Case: Britney Wallace Shank Disappearance
Date: November 30, 2018
Location: Fawn River Road, Sturgis, Michigan
Age: 23 years old
Status: Missing

- Britney Wallace Shank was last seen barefoot and without a coat, with cuts on her feet and arms, on a rural road outside Sturgis, Michigan.
- A 911 call was made by a resident who found her, but Britney ran before police arrived.
- Inside a vehicle found near the scene, officers discovered needles, needle caps, and a billy club.
- Britney had an active warrant for a larceny charge at the time of her disappearance.
- Investigators have footage and audio of an unidentified man at Britney's grandmother's home, and possibly his DNA, but he remains publicly unidentified.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A top South Korean pharmacist, celebrated for his women's health expertise on a popular YouTube channel, casually mentioned a "small blister" to a trusting follower. Days later, she lay sick with a diagnosis she didn't understand, while he attended a seminar dedicated to protecting women's health. How did this public health betrayal unfold, and what does it reveal about the systems designed to protect us?

In this episode, we analyze the disturbing case of SJ, a highly credentialed pharmacist who leveraged public trust and a popular platform to build an identity around women's health, only to betray that trust in a deeply personal way. We explore the implications of his actions within South Korea's rigorous professional licensing system and the impact on those who believed in him.

Case: SJ
Location: South Korea
Profession: Pharmacist
Channel: Yakotu
Topic: Women's Health

- SJ was in the top two percent of pharmacists in all of South Korea.
- He had a YouTube channel, Yakotu, with hundreds of thousands of followers.
- His first YouTube channel, Yak Easy, had failed quietly.
- SJ attended Hollik University in Seoul.
- In the summer of two thousand eighteen, SJ visited a fortune teller.

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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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A top South Korean pharmacist, celebrated for his women's health expertise on a popular YouTube channel, casually mentioned a "small blister" to a trusting follower. Days later, she lay sick with a diagnosis she didn't understand, while he attended a seminar dedicated to protecting women's health. How did this public health betrayal unfold, and what does it reveal about the systems designed to protect us?

In this episode, we analyze the disturbing case of SJ, a highly credentialed pharmacist who leveraged public trust and a popular platform to build an identity around women's health, only to betray that trust in a deeply personal way. We explore the implications of his actions within South Korea's rigorous professional licensing system and the impact on those who believed in him.

Case: SJ
Location: South Korea
Profession: Pharmacist
Channel: Yakotu
Topic: Women's Health

- SJ was in the top two percent of pharmacists in all of South Korea.
- He had a YouTube channel, Yakotu, with hundreds of thousands of followers.
- His first YouTube channel, Yak Easy, had failed quietly.
- SJ attended Hollik University in Seoul.
- In the summer of two thousand eighteen, SJ visited a fortune teller.

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OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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