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Among the Dirt and Trees

Among the Dirt and Trees is a podcast that dives into the stories behind true crime cases that occur out in nature through short and sweet episodes that work for even the busiest schedules. Join our host, BreeAnn, as she ruins the forest, the desert, the beach, the ocean (and pretty much anywhere else with fresh air) one case at a time. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday and guaranteed to make you never want to leave your couch! 🔪🌲

Fri, November 22, 2024
Shameless Plug - ‘The Signature: The Life and Death of Mica Miller’ - Listen Now
From Talkocast Studios and Jonny Llama, host of Talk Murder To Me, comes a chilling true crime investigation that exposes decades of secrets hidden behind church walls in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/65QY9dSFwaQJYeSLmWy1cK Listen on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-signature-the-life-and-death-of-mica-miller/id1779973247 When Mica Miller was found dead at Lumber River State Park in April 2024, authorities quickly ruled it suicide. But a trail of desperate warnings tells a different story - restraining orders, GPS trackers on her car, and divorce papers served just 48 hours before her death. As federal investigators begin connecting the dots, they uncover a pattern of control at Solid Rock Ministries that stretches back decades. Through police reports, witness statements, and newly uncovered evidence, "The Signature" examines how a small-town church became the center of a story that would shock a community and expose the dark truth behind two deaths that share disturbing similarities. Listen to "The Signature" wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirt Warning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised. During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic. If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, February 15, 2023
A Love so Dangerous: Killed By Betty Beets
Betty Beets was married five times to six different men. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 08, 2023
Three Lives Lost: The Starved Rock Murders
When three women went on a trip to visit Starved Rock State Park, they were looking for fresh air and the sweet taste of adventure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 01, 2023
A Night on the Beach: The Murders of Jason Allen and Lindsay Cutshall
When an engaged couple can’t get a hotel room, they decide to illegally camp out on the beach for a night instead—but as they slumbered beneath the stars, someone had other plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, January 18, 2023
Stay Out of the Parks: National Park Cannibals Want to Eat Your Face
The internet is known for its fair share of conspiracy theories and trending topics, but some of them are downright WILD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thu, January 12, 2023
Playing Outside: The Disappearance of Helen Karipidis
Helen Karipidis was only nine years old when she disappeared while playing outside in 1988. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, January 04, 2023
Random Crimes in Nature: Are You a Criminal?
To kick off the new year, we are going to explore some random crimes out in nature that anyone could commit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thu, December 29, 2022
Sailing Away: What Happened to Colleen Wood?
Colleen Wood was a 51-year-old woman who was living her best life in Florida when she met someone special, a man named John Paul Sr. He had a beautiful boat and promised that they could live out her dream of sailing the world. On a whim, Colleen sold everything—her home, her car, her belongings—and moved onto his boat. Unfortunately, when they left for their first trip around the holidays, she never came back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, December 14, 2022
The Ultimate Sacrifice: Mass Child Sacrifices in Ancient Peru
500 years ago, the Chimú Empire made the terrifying decision to sacrifice 140 children and 200+ baby animals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, December 07, 2022
Gone Fishing: Three People and a Boat
When Debra Lee Vowell, Dennis Vowell, and Gary Newton went out on a boat, they expected to enjoy their time out on the ocean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, November 30, 2022
Missing in the 60s: Where Did They Go and What Happened?
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Wed, November 23, 2022
The Never-Ending Ride: What Happened to Frank Lenz?
Frank Lenz was a cyclist with a dream—to travel the world and take photos. After two years of traveling across Europe, he suddenly disappeared. In his absence, his magazine articles would continue to be printed even though his editor knew he was missing. What happened to him? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, November 16, 2022
Buried Secrets Never Stay Buried: The Crimes of John Lew
When a mansion owner decided to have work done on their property, they discovered a shocking surprise—a car buried on their property. The car had been there for decades, and the owner of this car was John Lew, a man who lived a life of crime spanning across decades. Why was the car buried? What secrets did it hold? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, November 09, 2022
Life’s No Picnic: Crimes in Parks
Three different crimes in three different parks. Whether you’re walking, talking, or working, the parks really just aren’t safe. You never know who you might meet there. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, November 02, 2022
The Trip That Never Ended: The Murder of the Cowden Family
The Cowden family went out for a surprise camping trip during Labor Day Weekend, but when they never showed up for dinner, their extended family knew something was wrong. For seven months, the Cowdens were considered missing. Then, they found them. Their murders remain a mystery to this day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, October 26, 2022
Waking the Dead: Grave Robbery and Their Reasons Why
When you die, you expect your body to end up somewhere normal–in a grave, an urn, or maybe a medical lab. Unfortunately, not everyone who is laid to rest in the ground stays that way. Sometimes, people like to go in and pull bodies right back out for reasons of their own. These are those stories. EPISODE EDIT In the episode, I stated that Charlie Chaplin’s body was stolen in the late 90s instead of the late 1900s in error. His body was actually stolen in the 1970s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, October 17, 2022
The Haunted Forest: Tales of Woodland Terror
All around the world, there are forests just waiting to be explored—but you might not be alone out there. In the forest, there is death, and the dead don’t always leave. Do you ever wonder what terrible secrets your favorite forest holds? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, October 12, 2022
Monsters and More Monsters: Why Humans Aren’t Always the Good Guys
In this episode, we are taking a look at some of the more famous monsters in lore–and why human beings are actually the bad guys in these stories. Our crimes? Stalking, hunting, slander, and slaying! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, October 10, 2022
Witches Get Stitches: The Hartford Witch-Hunt
In the 1660s, Hartford, Connecticut flew into a frenzy when witch accusations started to be made. 11 were accused, 4 were killed for it, and some escaped. Accusations continued to fly until a group of neighbors took things a little too far. If only Salem had learned from these stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, October 05, 2022
Sometimes People Die: The Hammersmith Ghost
The Hammersmith Ghost was a legend that plagued a village outside of London. When a villager committed suicide and was buried on consecrated ground, people began to report sightings of the local specter. Some ran. Some died. Some picked up guns and decided to fight. One man stumbled across the ghost and shot it in the face. There was just one problem—it wasn’t a ghost at all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, October 03, 2022
Twisted Tales of Torture: The Tool Box Killers
Roy Norris and Lawrence Bittaker were two men who met in prison and bonded over their twisted fantasies of hurting women. When they were both released, they made a plan to turn California into their own personal hunting grounds. They had five known murder victims, but most believe that there are more that remain undiscovered. Their victims met terrible, gruesome ends. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 28, 2022
Playing the Muse: The Mystery of Mary Rogers
Mary Rogers was an unofficial local celebrity known for enchanting men with her smile while she sold them cigars. Not-so-subtly referred to as the “beautiful cigar girl” around town, men would visit her place of work just to share a passing glance with her. One day, she left to visit family. Three days later, she was dead in the Hudson River. Her devastating beauty was woven into stories and poems from famous writers—but no one knows what truly happened to this young beauty. Her story remains a mystery to this day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 21, 2022
Legends Never Die: The Story of James MacKenzie
James MacKenzie. James McKenzie. John MacKenzie. John Douglass. Seumas MacCoinnich. Let’s just say he was a man of many names. Call him what you will, but this famed outlaw and traveling sheep whisperer was one committed criminal. With his canine companion, he managed to run off with an absolutely ridiculous number of sheep. Even after his capture, police couldn’t manage to keep him in custody. Find out the most obscure way to get a region of New Zealand named after you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, September 19, 2022
Alone in the Forest: A Little Boy’s Disappearance
When a preschool child disappears from his family’s yard while playing with their dog, panic sets in. Where did he go? Was he alone? Did someone take him? A storm moves in that impedes the search efforts—but don’t lose hope just yet. Even the smallest child can do what it takes to survive. SPOILER BELOW Heya, folks! In this episode, I hold off from saying the victim’s name until the end—but it certainly still deserves its place in the show bio, so… The victim in this case is Ryker Webb. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 14, 2022
A Sinking Kayak: The Death of Vincent Viafore
Vincent Viafore went out kayaking with his future wife, Angelika Graswald. When Vincent made his way into some particularly tumultuous water without a life jacket, things took a dark turn. Vincent drowned when his kayak took on too much water. Ten days later, Angelika was arrested for his murder. Police would go on to paint a scene of a woman near her breaking point who intentionally tampered with her lover’s kayak—and she was found guilty for it—but is their accusation really true? NOTE FROM BREEANN* This is a case that has a lot of surprising and disturbing information and claims. Among them is the fact that Angelika had a known history of violence and Vincent started to pressure her to consent to sexual situations that she did not want to participate in—leading her to write a diary entry where she said that she wished he was dead. Violence, threats, and other acts of aggression are domestic violence. Sexual coercion is rape and domestic violence. All of these actions are wrong and should not be tolerated under any circumstances. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline can help. You can call, text, or instant message a representative today at 1.800.799.7233 or by visiting https://www.thehotline.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, September 12, 2022
Should I Stay or Should I Go: The Disappearance of Fariba Amani
Fariba Amani was experiencing difficulties in her relationship. She suspected her boyfriend, Ramiz Golshani, was cheating on her, and she consulted a private investigator to get to the bottom of it. At the last second, she backed out, afraid of what her boyfriend would think—afraid he would get mad. They went on a cruise together, where Fariba was committed to deciding if she would stay with Golshani or end it for good. When she disappeared during the cruise, there was one clear suspect. Her whereabouts remain unknown to this day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 07, 2022
Vampire or Butcher: The Crimes of Fritz Haarmann
When local children stumbled across a skull on the shore of a river, police weren’t too worried. When a second skull showed up soon after, they decided to do a more thorough search just to be safe. Their search went on to reveal over 500 pieces of human bone—and a twisted killer who they knew all too well. A Note I didn’t cover this in the episode, but here is some additional reading on the media coverage and art that surrounded this crime and time period—and the potential implications of it. Interesting stuff! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201402/eroti-kill See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, September 05, 2022
The Run Without an End: The Disappearance of Rachel Cooke
Rachel Cooke was visiting her hometown on winter break when she decided to go for a jog along her old path. She never came back home. Several suspects were named, but in the end, no one knew what truly happened to Rachel. Even a confession couldn’t be taken at face value—though some believe it is the absolute truth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 31, 2022
Lakes and Their Secrets: The Car in Foss Lake
In 1970, three Oklahoma teens went missing on their way to a football game. Over forty years later, a routine training exercise led police to the car they were driving—and three bodies inside. What happened to these teens? Was it an accident—or is an anonymous tip proof that there is more to this story? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, August 29, 2022
Lakes and Their Secrets: The Attack at Lake Bodom
Lake Bodom is a lake in Finland where teens, adults, and families often go to hang out. In 1960, four teens went to camp by the lake. By morning, three of them were dead. Who is responsible for these horrible crimes? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 24, 2022
Lakes and Their Secrets: The Bodies in Lake Mead
Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States, but this lake is more than just drinking water. In recent months, Lake Mead’s depths have dropped to historic lows, revealing land that was previously under water. While this land does mean there are more places to put your beach chair, it also means that some of the lake’s secrets are making an appearance. Already, several bodies have been pulled from this lake–and there is a good chance that more will be revealed in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, August 22, 2022
Lakes and Their Secrets: The Murders of Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a popular vacation spot, but there is more to this lake than just crystal blue waters. Deep beneath the surface of Lake Tahoe, many people believe that hundreds of perfectly preserved bodies are lying in wait. How many crimes have happened out on these waters—and what kind of evidence will we find when we take a look? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 17, 2022
The Double Kidnapping: Bobby Dunbar and Bruce Anderson
Bobby Dunbar was four years old when he disappeared while on a vacation with his family at the lake. Bruce Anderson was on a vacation with his mother’s employer when police arrested the man for the kidnapping of Bobby Dunbar. A short while later, Bruce Anderson was told that he was Bobby Dunbar and would be reunited with his family. He was raised as Bobby Dunbar and lived a long and happy life. His granddaughter, in an effort to prove he was the kidnapped child, would stumble across some shocking news almost a century later. What happened to Bobby Dunbar? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, August 15, 2022
When They Pulled Her From the River: The Murder of Mrs. Julia Martha Thomas
Julia Martha Thomas gets more than she bargained for when she unknowingly hires criminal Kate Webster to help her around the house. Many disputes later, Webster gets fired—but she refuses to accept it. Instead, she murders Julia Martha Thomas and chucks her her into the river before taking over her identity. It doesn’t end well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 10, 2022
Gambling with Your Life: The Murder of Ted Binion
Ted Binion was a troubled heir to a casino empire who found himself participating in the local drug scene. Forced out of the casino, he ended up needing a new place to hide his immense wealth—and decided burying it on his property was the way to go. When he was found dead from an overdose and suspected suicide, police didn’t read too much into it. At least not until they found one of his former associates digging on his property. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, August 08, 2022
Friends Make the Worst Enemies: The Murder of Jason Sweeney
Jason Sweeney was sixteen when he was killed by his best friend, two former friends, and a new romantic partner. These four murderers were all legally children, but their levels of depravity went well beyond their years. They made several plans to kill Jason and finally succeeded after luring him into the woods one Friday evening.  The killers claimed that they did it for his paycheck–but it seems like there is more to this story than we have been told. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thu, July 28, 2022
A Story With No Ending: The Death of Nikole Bakoles
Nikole “Niki” Bakoles was twenty years old when she disappeared after an argument with her boyfriend. Less than a year later, parts of her body were found in the Great Salt Lake—but no one knew it was her. Dubbed “Saltair Sally” by the public, Niki was considered a Jane Doe for twelve full years with no hope of her identity ever being uncovered. Despite pushback from police, her mother insisted that the remains belonged to her daughter—and when they finally tested them, she was right. Leaving behind only her young child, the end to Niki’s story remains a mystery to this day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, July 25, 2022
A Lost Angel: The Murder of Edith McLeroy West
Edith McLeroy grew up in Alabama with strict parents, a fact which created quite a bit of tension during her teen years. After sending her to live in a group home with a local pastor, Edith finds herself kicked out on the streets. She disappeared for a year before surfacing again—but she wasn’t alone. A short while later, she was married to Archie West, a leader of a local biker gang. At the age of 23, Edith decided to leave the biker world behind—but she would never get the opportunity. When she showed up dead in a local pond, the investigation into her murder began. It would take 30 years for her to receive justice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 20, 2022
This Hunting Accident Wasn’t an Accident: The Death of Bruce Dodson
Two newlyweds, Bruce and Janice Dodson, went out for a hunting trip when tragedy struck and Bruce was shot dead. Police considered it a normal hunting accident until the autopsy came back to reveal that Bruce was actually shot three times—not just once. The case quickly turned into a murder investigation when it became clear that Janice Dodson’s ex-husband was camping nearby. He was an expert hunter. It was suspicious. But that was just the start of this tale. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 13, 2022
Three Generations Ended: The Wells Gray Provincial Park Murders
When a family consisting of two young girls, two parents, and two grandparents went out for a camping trip, they expected only joy and laughter. What they did not know was that their vehicle was spotted by a dangerous local predator, leading him right to their campsite. He stalked the family, focusing on the two young daughters. There was only one problem–the adults in his way. The Johnson family would never be the same again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, July 11, 2022
Criminal or Victim: The Story of Moll Dyer
Moll Dyer was believed to be the inspiration for The Blair Witch Project. In her time, she was thought to have been an evil witch who cursed her town. But, some believe she was an ordinary woman who was hunted down and killed by her superstitious neighbors. The most important question is: was Moll Dyer real? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 06, 2022
Hunting the Mountain Man: The Crimes of Mincho Donchev
Mincho Donchev was serving a sentence for murder in a Bulgarian prison when he escaped. He found his way to the United States where he met his now ex-girlfriend. When they had a dispute, he tried to blow up her home. This would precede over twelve years spent hiding in the woods in Washington, robbing vacation homes and cabins to survive. No one could predict how his arrest would go down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, July 04, 2022
Creating la Isla de las Muñecas: Don Julian Santana Barrera’s Pledge
Near Mexico City, you can visit la Isla de las Muñecas—the Island of the Dolls. This unsettling plot of land is covered in a collection of disembodied dolls rescued from surrounding areas and put on display, but this is no ordinary collection. The collection is meant to appease, honor, or entertain the ghost of a little girl who was found drowned in the nearby canal. Don Julian Santana Barrera collected the dolls for this little girl, but everyone has a different story to explain why. What really happened to this little girl? And what happened to Don Julian? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 29, 2022
An Impossible Tale: The Abduction of Travis Walton
When a member of a logging crew goes missing in the middle of a forest, suspicion falls to his coworkers. The accused men told police that Travis Walton was taken—but police were convinced that these men murdered Travis and dumped his body somewhere in the woods. When Travis Walton showed up five days later, their theories were thrown out the window. His story was even more unbelievable than the one that his coworkers gave. Did this group file a false police report, or did Travis get abducted by something not entirely human? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, June 27, 2022
The Women They Feared: The Danish Witches
In the 1500s and 1600s, Denmark experienced its own witch craze—a period that led to the unjust execution of hundreds of accused witches. In this episode, we will explore the different tales of witches in Denmark who were accused of unimaginable crimes and the fates that they met. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 22, 2022
The Business Decision: What Happened to George Bass and His Crew?
George Bass planned to be a wealthy private trader by transporting cargo with his new business. When the promise of riches suddenly looked to be out of reach, George made a bold move—at least that’s what the stories say. Was George Bass an honest businessman? A smuggler? A victim of the ocean? We may never know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, June 20, 2022
Two Lost Daughters: Identifying the Cambodian Jungle Girl
In 2007, a feral young woman was found stealing food from a village before scurrying back into the jungle where it is presumed she lived. Local villagers caught her, wanting to understand what was going on. Shortly after, a man claiming to be her father said that she was his long-lost daughter and took her home to his family. Everyone thought that was the conclusion to the story—until another family showed up to claim her. Who is she really? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 15, 2022
A Dangerous Ride: The Abduction of Tara Leigh Calico
Tara Calico was nineteen years old when she left for her daily bike ride and never returned. A search would ensue, but police only found proof of where she was, not where she went. When disturbing photos started popping up, police began to speculate that she might have been abducted or trafficked. Was she taken by the stalker her mother was so worried about? We may never know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, June 13, 2022
Family Trip Gone Wrong: The Death Valley Germans
When a family of four traveled from Germany to the United States, they expected to make lasting memories. Unfortunately, they entered Death Valley National Park, and life had other plans. Within days, they disappeared. Within weeks, the search was given up. Within years, they were found. Kind of. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 08, 2022
A Lost Young Crew: The Disappearance of the SS Bannockburn
When a group of 21 sailors set out to transport wheat in1902, they thought it was just another job. Within nine days, the search would be abandoned—and the crew would still be missing. Now, their tale lives on as the ghostly tale of The Flying Dutchman of the Inland Seas. What happened to them? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tue, June 07, 2022
HELP US FIND BRUCE WAYNE WASHINGTON JR.
One of my clients reached out to inform me that her brother, Bruce, went missing on May 17, 2022. His family believes that he is without access to his medication for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and asthma. This is an obvious concern for them and why it is so important to find Bruce as soon as possible. Bruce went missing in Waxahachie, Texas, but it is believed that he drove through New Mexico and possibly into California. His vehicle, a charcoal gray Chevrolet Silverado, was found abandoned in San Bernardino with the keys still inside. It was still running when police found it. Local authorities have conducted a drone search of the area to see if he left on foot, but there are no signs of him at this time. He was last seen on Monday, May 16, 2022 wearing a red t-shirt, green gym shorts, and Corona slides. His family stresses that mental illness is real and that people who are coping with mental illness should be handled with the utmost care. Bruce needs compassion, understanding, and support. There is essentially zero media coverage for Bruce right now, so let’s do what we do and get this trending on social media to increase the likelihood that someone will spot him so he can be safely reunited with his family. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Waxahachie Police immediately at 469-309-4410. Social Media Post https://www.instagram.com/p/CeEgc70l5JL/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, June 06, 2022
Gone Without Warning: The Lost Children of the Alleghenies
When a father steps away from his five and seven year old sons for a few minutes, he is surprised to return and find them gone. These two boys disappeared without warning, so their neighbors began to search, thinking they were lost in the local woods. As more time passed, their neighbors began to suspect that their parents might be involved with the disappearance. Everything changed when a neighbor’s dream led to the discovery of their bodies—and more questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Where Did They Go: The Secrets of the Michigan Triangle
On Lake Michigan, there is a section of the water where things just go wrong. Missing persons. Missing ships. Missing planes. Some believe that simple acts of nature have created these problems, but not everyone is convinced. Is there something supernatural or out of this world going on at Lake Michigan? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, May 30, 2022
Swim for Your Lives: Samuel Mason and His River Pirates
Samuel Mason was the leader of a fearsome group of river pirates stalking the Ohio River. They would steal from anyone who came by, sometimes killing their victims in the process. When a group of locals decided enough was enough, Mason and his men were run out of their hunting ground—but that wasn’t the end of the story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 25, 2022
Wicked Witchcraft: A History of One Unholy Crime
Throughout history, magic has been regarded with both fear and envy. More than a few men and women have found themselves in trouble for accusations of witchcraft, even if they didn’t do it. There’s more to hunting witches than the Salem Witch Trials, so let’s discuss a few cases with those who chose to dance with the devil in the woods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, May 23, 2022
Loveless Living: The Life and Death of Joseph Henry Loveless
When a family discovered a torso in a cave in Idaho, police were curious. When a little girl found a hand twelve years later, they were interested. A team of anthropologists would go on to find the remnants of this dismembered man, and after sifting through nearly 32,000 DNA matches, they found his identity. Turns out that this victim was a really bad guy. His name was Joseph Henry Loveless—at least, that was one of his names. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 18, 2022
Stolen in Plain Sight: What Happened to the Beaumont Children?
The Beaumont children were 9, 7, and 4 when they went to the beach and never came home. Sightings would describe a strange man, and while there were many suspects, the children were never returned. Who took them, and what happened to them after they were taken? We may never know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, May 16, 2022
Changing Country Music Forever: The Murders of David and Estelle Akeman
Famed country star David “Stringbean” Akeman was performing live on the radio when two cousins decided to rob his remote cabin in the woods during the performance. They had the radio on to keep track of him, but as they grew frustrated with their search, they got distracted. David and his wife, Estelle, returned home while the intruders were still inside. The robbers killed them and fled the property, changing the country music scene forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 11, 2022
Loved and Lost: The Mysteries of the Jamison Family
Bobby, Sherilynn, and Madyson Jamison went out to look at some property with hopes of purchasing it for the next chapter of their lives. They never made it home. Eight days later, their abandoned car was found by some local hunters. Inside, police found all of their personal belongings, their beloved pet, and an outrageous sum of money. Their bodies were found four years later with no indication of what happened to them, and the theories surrounding their disappearance have continued to be spread. These theories range from drugs to vengeful spirits as people continue to speculate about this tragic loss of life. *** The footage mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKK_g8-h0is See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 04, 2022
The Secrets They Shared Part Two: Tales of Bootlegging
Bootlegging has been around in America since the American Civil War, but it’s still going on to this day. In part two of this two-part episode, we will discuss prominent bootleggers who made their fortunates making, transporting, and selling illegal alcohol. The episodes will cover prominent NASCAR racer Junior Johnson, hotshot lawyer George Remus, master distiller Roger “Buck” Nance, and sailor William Frederick McCoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 04, 2022
The Secrets They Shared Part One: Tales of Bootlegging
Bootlegging has been around in America since the American Civil War, but it’s still going on to this day. In part one of this two-part episode, we will discuss prominent bootleggers who made their fortunates making, transporting, and selling illegal alcohol. The episodes will cover prominent NASCAR racer Junior Johnson, hotshot lawyer George Remus, master distiller Roger “Buck” Nance, and sailor William Frederick McCoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, May 02, 2022
America’s Unknown Child: The Boy in the Box
When the body of a young boy was discovered in a box on the side of the road in 1957, police were convinced that they would solve his tragic murder. Though several prominent theories remain, the boy has yet to be identified—but police still have hope that his case will be solved. Who did this to him? And what happened to him before his tragic death? Only time will tell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, April 27, 2022
Vampires, Grave robbing, and Magical Duals: The Crimes of Highgate Cemetery
In 1967, two girls claimed to see the dead rising from their graves in Highgate Cemetery, and the people of London began to change. By 1970, a full-blown obsession with the local vampire rumors broke out, egged on by the publications of two enemy magicians who each swore to know more about the vampire threat plaguing the area. When their plan to hunt down the vampire once and for all was aired on tv on Friday the 13th, a mob broke out, with people rushing to the cemetery to stop the vampire menace themselves. The police were overrun, and the bodies of several people were desecrated–but that was only the beginning of the story for magicians Sean Manchester and David Farrant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, April 25, 2022
In Search of a Christmas Miracle: Derrick Engebretson’s Disappearance
Derrick Engebretson was eight years old when went into Winema National Forest with his father and grandfather. The three of them wanted to find the perfect Christmas tree, and they were having fun looking for one. But when Derrick suddenly disappeared, his father and grandfather were horrified. Derrick vanished, leaving behind only footprints and an abandoned snow angel near the parking lot. He would never be seen again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, April 13, 2022
Surviving at Sea: A Tale of Cannibalism
When four men find themselves shipwrecked 700 miles from the closest piece of land, they are determined to survive. Fighting off sharks, hunting in a lifeboat, and drinking blood to stay hydrated, these men did everything that they could to stay alive—including eating one of their crewmates. They would last just long enough to return to society. And then, they were arrested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, April 11, 2022
A Fallen Boy Scout: The Murder of Terry Bowers
Terrance “Terry” Bowers Jr. was eleven years old when he went camping with the Boy Scouts. The following morning, a fellow camper would find him brutally stabbed to death in his tent. His killer was never found, but there is a chance that the killer has already confessed and was simply ignored. The most disturbing part? The wounds appeared to be the byproduct of one of the Boy Scout’s knives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, April 06, 2022
Danger in Nature Part Two: Celebrating 100 Cases with Among the Dirt Trees
Today’s episodes mark 100 cases with ATDATPOD (kind of), so I wanted to do something special. In this episode, we’re discussing animal serial killers—animals that developed a dangerous interest in the people around them. In part two, learn about Tilikum, a killer whale who killed several people in his tank following years of abuse, and the Man-Eaters of Tsavo, two lions that rumors say killed over 100 local workers in 1898. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, April 06, 2022
Danger in Nature Part One: Celebrating 100 Cases with Among the Dirt Trees
Today’s episodes mark 100 cases with ATDATPOD (kind of), so I wanted to do something special. In this episode, we’re discussing animal serial killers—animals that developed a dangerous interest in the people around them. In part one, learn about Kesagake, a brown bear that murdered at least seven people over the course of six days, and the Champawat tiger, a ferocious feline who killed over 400 people during her reign of terror. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 30, 2022
The Crimes of Venice Beach Part Two
Venice Beach and the greater Venice area provide a delightfully modern neighborhood with plenty to offer locals and visitors alike. It has also been the backdrop for countless crimes throughout the last hundred years. Let’s explore some of the famous crime cases that have plagued this area. This is part two. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 30, 2022
The Crimes of Venice Beach Part One
Venice Beach and the greater Venice area is a delightfully modern neighborhood with plenty to offer locals and visitors alike. It has also been the backdrop for countless crimes throughout the last hundred years. Let’s explore some of the famous crime cases that have plagued this area. This is part one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, March 28, 2022
Vanished on Father’s Day: What Happened to Dennis Martin?
Dennis was six years old when he went out backpacking with his father, brother, grandfather, and friends. When the kids decided to hide and surprise the adults, the real surprise came when one child was missing. Dennis. Pouring rain and rumors of a wild man would drive this case in several different directions, but Dennis was never found. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 23, 2022
Best Friends Best Avoided Part Two: The Murder of Missy Avila
Michele “Missy” Avila was seventeen years old when she disappeared. Three days later, she was found dead in a local creek. While her friends and family mourned, police would search for the three mysterious men that were accused of kidnapping and murdering her. Nine months later, an earth-shattering confession about Missy’s murder would change her community forever. Sometimes, it’s the last person—or two—that you suspect. This is part two. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 23, 2022
Best Friends Best Avoided Part One: The Murder of Missy Avila
Michele “Missy” Avila was seventeen years old when she disappeared. Three days later, she was found dead in a local creek. While her friends and family mourned, police would search for the three mysterious men that were accused of kidnapping and murdering her. Nine months later, an earth-shattering confession about Missy’s murder would change her community forever. Sometimes, it’s the last person—or two—that you suspect. This is part one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, March 21, 2022
The Path of the Outlaw: Belle Starr’s Life and Death
Born and raised as Myra Maybelle Shirley, a young woman’s life changed forever at the age of sixteen when famed outlaw Jesse James hid with her family. From that moment on, she knew that she wanted to be an outlaw. This would begin her first of many relationships with famed outlaws, and her reputation would grow as she traded her life as a lady for a spot among prominent criminals. When she married Sam Starr, another famous outlaw, she changed her name to Belle Starr—a name that would go down in history. Belle lived a life of crime, eventually slowing down to focus on her community and her family, but she wasn’t safe just yet. Her murder would shock the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 16, 2022
Beware the Red Barn: The Murder of Maria Marten
Maria Marten was a young woman who was unlucky in love, especially for a woman in 1827. Though men seemed to love her, even when she ended up pregnant with children from multiple men, they always refused to stay. Her final child would be born to William Corder, her first child’s younger brother. The two made a plan to elope in an attempt to save Maria from being criminally charged for having multiple children out of wedlock, and the lies would begin. William asked her to meet him at the red barn at the edge of town so they could flee, but something wasn’t quite right. Months would pass. Back home, her step-mother began to have disturbing nightmares about Maria, images of her daughter dead and buried in the old red barn. She thought they were just dreams, but when she finally sent her husband to explore the barn, they would learn that the dreams were closer to reality than they ever could have imagined. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, March 14, 2022
4 Dead 1 Missing: The Yuba County Five
When five men drove to a college basketball game, their families believed they would be home as soon as the game was over. But when the men never returned, their families began to worry. Their car would be found abandoned on a winding mountain road that was surrounded by a snowy and unforgiving forest. The snow stopped search efforts shortly after, but four months later, a collection of disturbing discoveries were made. Four of the men were found. One is still missing. No one knows what happened, but their families believe that they were all the victims of an unexplainable crime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 09, 2022
Young Love Kills Part Two: The Murder of Rebecca Aylward
Rebecca Aylward was fifteen years old when her ex-boyfriend, sixteen-year-old Joshua Davies, asked her to meet in the forest to talk. In Rebecca’s mind, the two were going to get back together. What she didn’t know was that Davies had spent recent weeks hyping himself up to kill her and actually had three separate murder plans to get the job done. While people were searching for Rebecca, Davies began scheming to maintain his innocence. This is part two. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 09, 2022
Young Love Kills Part One: The Murder of Rebecca Aylward
Rebecca Aylward was fifteen years old when her ex-boyfriend, sixteen-year-old Joshua Davies, asked her to meet in the forest to talk. In Rebecca’s mind, the two were going to get back together. What she didn’t know was that Davies had spent recent weeks hyping himself up to kill her and actually had three separate murder plans to get the job done. While people were searching for Rebecca, Davies began scheming to maintain his innocence. This is part one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, March 07, 2022
What I Learned at Summer Camp: The Disappearance of Connie Smith
Connie Smith was ten years old when she went to summer camp, and when she begged her mother to let her stay, it seemed like she was having a great time. Unfortunately, that would change almost entirely overnight. Following an altercation with a few of her fellow campers, Connie made the decision to leave camp and hitchhike home. Witnesses reported her whereabouts for a while—but then she disappeared, never to be seen again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 02, 2022
If I Can’t Have Her Part Two: The Attempted Murder of Brianna Kane and Family
Daniel Slater was a man who, like many, had an ex-girlfriend. Unlike many, Slater was fixated on his ex, a young woman who was doing her best to move on with her life. She met someone new, and things were looking up. Or, they would have been—if she wasn’t being stalked. Slater was obsessed with Brianna, so obsessed that he decided that he wanted her, her new husband, her sister, and her brother-in-law dead. The problem was that he didn’t want to handle it himself. Slater attempted to groom a would-be assassin, Brianne Slabaugh, but when she showed up dead in the Everglades and other witnesses came forward, police would realize that there was a much bigger scheme in place. This is part two. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 02, 2022
If I Can’t Have Her Part One: The Attempted Murder of Brianna Kane and Family
Daniel Slater was a man who, like many, had an ex-girlfriend. Unlike many, Slater was fixated on his ex, a young woman who was doing her best to move on with her life. She met someone new, and things were looking up. Or, they would have been—if she wasn’t being stalked. Slater was obsessed with Brianna, so obsessed that he decided that he wanted her, her new husband, her sister, and her brother-in-law dead. The problem was that he didn’t want to handle it himself. Slater attempted to groom a would-be assassin, Brianne Slabaugh, but when she showed up dead in the Everglades and other witnesses came forward, police would realize that there was a much bigger scheme in place. This is part one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, February 28, 2022
An Impossible Tale: When Owen Parfitt Vanished
Owen Parfitt lived a life that few truly believed. He told tales of his time spent sailing as a pirate, fighting in brutal battles, and running wild with beautiful women. Most people thought his stories were fake, and by his sixties, he found himself living a new life—one with paralysis that left him entirely immobile. One day, he would ask to go sit outside. He would never be seen again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 23, 2022
Where the Spirits Lead: The Disappearance of Maureen Kelly
Maureen “Anu” Kelly was nineteen years old when she walked out into the forest on a spiritual quest. By midnight, her friends would realize that something was wrong. She left naked, only taking along a fanny pack with a knife, compass, and matches. Anu was never seen again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, February 21, 2022
A Hike with Friends: The Disappearance of Jaryd Atadero
Jaryd Atadero was three years old when he and his six-year-old sister, Josallyn, went for a hike with a group of adults from their family’s resort. Along the way, Jaryd ran up ahead of the group, and a short while later, they realized that he was gone. The search for Jaryd began immediately, but the evidence turned up by the search efforts was anything but comforting. What happened to Jaryd? Was it a mountain lion like some people believe, or was Jaryd abducted and killed by someone in the area? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 16, 2022
Making the World a Worse Place Part Two: The Murders of Molly LaRue and Geoff Hood
Molly and Geoff decided to take on the Appalachian Trail in a six-month long adventure. These trained outdoor experts would go on to have a lovely time—until they ended up being hunted out in the wilderness by a dangerous predator with a history of crime. This is part two. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 16, 2022
Making the World a Worse Place Part One: The Murders of Molly LaRue and Geoff Hood
Molly and Geoff decided to take on the Appalachian Trail in a six-month long adventure. These trained outdoor experts would go on to have a lovely time—until they ended up being hunted out in the wilderness by a dangerous predator with a history of crime. This is part one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, February 14, 2022
Discovering Cinderford Man: A Hike Gone Wrong
In 1984, Greg Jones and Fiona Slade were walking through the forest when they discovered what appeared to be bones from a deer. A few short steps later, they would realize that the bones were not from a deer at all. They were human. For decades, people would speculate about the identity and cause of death behind the Cinderford Man mystery to no avail. We still don’t know what happened to him, but now we know what it is like to find a body while on an innocent hike in the woods. This is their story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 09, 2022
Murders on Riverdale Road: Part Two
Riverdale Road is a famous haunted location in Thornton, Colorado that runs for eleven miles in total. Local legends say that it is a dangerous road with a bloody history—a space where several people have been murdered, leaving ghosts wandering the street. This is part two. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 09, 2022
Murders on Riverdale Road: Part One
Riverdale Road is a famous haunted location in Thornton, Colorado that runs for eleven miles in total. Local legends say that it is a dangerous road with a bloody history—a space where several people have been murdered, leaving ghosts wandering the street. This is part one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 02, 2022
Preying in the Shadows Part Two: The Murders of the Desert Killer
Serial sexual predator and murderer David Leonard Wood, also known as The Desert Killer, turned El Paso into his hunting ground back in the eighties. Women were disappearing left and right, but no one really knew what to make of it all until one woman finally managed to escape. The investigation would reveal that David L. Wood was more terrible than anyone could imagine. This is part two. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 02, 2022
Preying in the Shadows Part One: The Murders of the Desert Killer
Serial sexual predator and murderer David Leonard Wood, also known as The Desert Killer, turned El Paso into his hunting grounds back in the eighties. Women were disappearing left and right, but no one really knew what to make of it all until one woman finally managed to escape. The investigation would reveal that David L. Wood was more terrible than anyone could imagine. This is part one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, January 31, 2022
Traveling with Enemies: What Happened Aboard the Viking Sally?
Three friends were traveling to Finland when they boarded the Viking Sally cruise ship. A short while later, one would be dead and another would be in critical condition. Who attacked this young couple? Their traveling companion? The new friend they made that showed up covered in blood? The Boy Scout that called for help? Let’s find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, January 26, 2022
Dancing With Wolves Part Two: The Murder of Madame Mertens
Madame Mertens was a young widow looking to make an investment with her fortune. Unwittingly paired with a destitute woman called Madame Frigard who was looking to make a fortune of her own, Madame Mertens believed that she found a proper friend. Unfortunately, Madame Frigard was more interested in her money than anything else. This is part two. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, January 26, 2022
Dancing With Wolves Part One: The Murder of Madame Mertens
Madame Mertens was a young widow looking to make an investment with her fortune. Unwittingly paired with a destitute woman called Madame Frigard who was looking to make a fortune of her own, Madame Mertens believed that she found a proper friend. Unfortunately, Madame Frigard was more interested in her money than anything else. This is part one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, January 24, 2022
What Happened To Dr Gonzo? The Disappearance of Oscar Zeta Acosta
Oscar Zeta Acosta was a prominent lawyer, politician, and activist known for ruffling feathers. He wrote books. He criticized the police. He was the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. And, one day, he went missing. Known for his loud personality and love of recreational drugs, countless theories have emerged throughout the years to explain his disappearance. Was his disappearance an accident, a fight, or an attack fueled by politics? It’s anyone’s guess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, January 19, 2022
A Carriage Ride Part Two: The Abduction of Charley Ross
Charley Ross was only four years old when he and his brother, Walter, were abducted from their front yard while out enjoying the weather. Their abductors released Walter, but Charley never surfaced. When a ransom note arrived, his parents were horrified—and they didn’t have the money to meet the list of demands. Charley’s story was a media sensation that shook the nation. This is part two. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, January 19, 2022
A Carriage Ride Part One: The Abduction of Charley Ross
Charley Ross was only four years old when he and his brother, Walter, were abducted from their front yard while out enjoying the weather. Their abductors released Walter, but Charley never surfaced. When a ransom note arrived, demanding $20,000, his parents were horrified—and worse, they didn’t have the money to meet the list of demands. Charley’s story was a media sensation that shook the nation. This is part one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, January 17, 2022
Swept Away By the Sea: The Disappearance of Robyn Gardner
Robyn Gardner went on a trip to Aruba—and though she told her boyfriend that she was with family, the truth was a different story. In reality, Robyn was with a man that she met online. Two days into their trip, she disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Though she was never found, police received a call that would blow the case wide open and place all of the suspicion on her secret love interest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, January 12, 2022
Lady in Love Part Two: The Murder of Anne Marie Fahey
Anne Marie Fahey was a young woman who was working to build a career that would change her life, but everything shifted when she met Tom Capano. As powerful as he was wealthy, Capano added Anne Marie to his long list of mistresses. She was one of many women in his life, but when she announced her plan to leave him for another man, Capano wouldn’t allow it. This is part two of her story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, January 12, 2022
Lady in Love Part One: The Murder of Anne Marie Fahey
Anne Marie Fahey was a young woman who was working to build a career that would change her life, but everything changed when she met Tom Capano. As powerful as he was wealthy, Capano added Anne Marie to his long list of mistresses. She was one of many women in his life, but when she announced her plan to leave him for another man, Capano wouldn’t allow it. This is part one of her story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, January 10, 2022
Lying in Wait: The Seattle Jungle Killer Murders
The Seattle Jungle Killer. The Seattle Shoelace Slasher. Chilly Willy. These are just a few of the names that DeWayne Lee Harris has gone by throughout the years. Following two years of murderous terror, he was eventually charged for the murders of three women—but Harris implied that he might have a lot more names on his list of victims. Are these the words of an honest man, or is this just another one of his lies? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, January 05, 2022
Love Lost: The Murder of Karen Roston
Karen Roston was married to her husband, Scott Roston, for nine days before she was murdered on their honeymoon. In his story, Karen was knocked overboard by a gust of wind while running at three o’clock in the morning. When the Coast Guard found her body, it would tell a different story. A thousand lies later, authorities would learn that Scott had a shady relationship with the truth—but how did Israeli spies play into this? Let’s find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, January 03, 2022
No More New Years: What Happened to Ben Smart and Olivia Hope?
Ben and Olivia were a couple of friends looking to make the most out of their New Year’s celebration together. They had plans to attend a party at a lodge and then spend the night on a yacht—but when they finally arrived at the yacht on a water taxi, they were shocked to learn that the yacht was full. A fellow passenger aboard the water taxi would offer them a place to sleep—on his own yacht—and they would happily accept. This decision would make the end of their tale. The duo was never seen again, but someone is in prison for their murders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, December 20, 2021
A Walk on Wanda Beach: The Murders of Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock
Marianne and Christine were only fifteen years old when they went for a trip to the beach with Marianne’s siblings in 1965. When a windstorm set in, the girls would run to collect the bags they stashed at the beach—but they would never return. A day later, they would be found brutally murdered on that same beach. Theories would fill the news, blaming notorious serial killers, unnamed pedophiles, and mysterious boys from secret diary entries. To this day, their murders remain unsolved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, December 15, 2021
Reaching for the Skies: The Crimes of D. B. Cooper
Dan Cooper was the name given when a man with a plan boarded an airplane back in 1971. He would go on to hijack the plane by using the threat of a bomb, ordering the flight crew to land the plan and meet his demands. After refueling and picking up the $200,000 and military-grade parachutes he requested, he would force the crew to take to the skies once again, this time aiming for Mexico. Halfway through the flight, he would disappear—and he would never be seen again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, December 13, 2021
The Fisherman’s Tale: The Abduction of Philip Ashton
Philip Ashton was fishing in 1722 when he was abducted by pirates. Instead of killing him, they dragged him around the world, eventually landing on the then uninhabited Roatan, where he would make his daring escape. His story would make headlines, but not everyone believed it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sun, December 12, 2021
A Very ATDAT Interview
Hey, guys! This is an interview that I did back when ATDAT first started. If you’re interested in learning more about me, the show, or the indie podcaster experience, you can learn all about it here. Among the Dirt and Trees has surpassed 50,000 downloads—and it just keeps going up. Thank you so much for all of your support! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, December 08, 2021
The Woman on the Side of the Road: Joan Risch’s Disappearance
Joan Rische was a happy suburban mother and wife having a perfectly average day when her children arrived home to discover something confusing. Her young daughter would say that her mother was gone—and that the house was painted red. Police would lead a full investigation, finding a home covered in blood with rumors about a disheveled woman stumbling up the highway carrying something red. They assumed that she was murdered—or abducted, but the narrative began to change. When volunteers at the local library, led by a reporter, discovered Joan’s fascination with true crime books—including one with a scene nearly identical to the one left in her kitchen—police began to wonder if there wasn’t more to her disappearance. A Note From BreeAnn In case you didn’t listen to the last episode, please be aware that I am traveling to be with family at this time, so I’m making due with a different recording setup. You might hear a few little mistakes here and there, so please be patient with me. We’re working on it! Thanks, guys! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, December 06, 2021
The Dangers of Hitchhiking: David Stack’s Murder
David Stack was eighteen when he made the decision to go visit family in California. He had one simple plan: hitchhiking. Unfortunately, David never showed up. But the day after he disappeared, a body was found in Utah. 39 years would pass before he would be identified. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, December 01, 2021
A Life of Adventure: The Disappearance of Percy Fawcett
Percy Fawcett was a known explorer and cartographer who lived a life of pure adventure. In 1924, Percy and his son, Jack, joined forces with Raleigh Rimell to venture into the Amazon in search of a lost city known only as Z. The day that they walked into the jungle was the last day that they were ever seen alive—but mystery surrounds their disappearance. What stopped these three adventurers from returning to their loved ones? Were they killed by locals, eaten by dangerous jungle predators—or did they build another life where no one could find them? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, November 29, 2021
Unanswered Questions: The Slaying of Russell and Shirley Dermond
Russell and Shirley Dermond were elderly retirees living their best lives when they failed to arrive at a social gathering with friends. Concerned, a neighbor would check on them, only to find their door unlocked—and Russell dead on the floor. Shirley was missing, and when they found her, it was more bad news. Were they killed for their money? Or was this a personal attack? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, November 24, 2021
Traveling for the Holidays: The Disappearance of Marvin Clark
Marvin Clark was headed to Portland to visit his daughter for Halloween when he vanished without a trace. Knowing that he had a disability, family feared that something might have gone wrong during his travels—or that someone might have harmed him. When he failed to return, people would speculate where he ended up. His case would remain unsolved, but someone else would be found instead. Someone unknown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, November 22, 2021
A Burning Rage: The Lava Lake Murders
Roy Wilson, Edward Nickols, and Dewey Morris were three fur trappers out in the woods during a frigid winter when they disappeared in 1924. A trail of gore would lead police to the nearby frozen lake, but they needed to wait for it to thaw to look for more evidence. The lake would tell quite the story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, November 17, 2021
Running From Danger: The Disappearance of Amy Bechtel
Amy Bechtel was 24 when she went for a run to train for a 10K and never came home. The belief that she was injured while out on the trail fell through when it became clear that Amy wasn’t anywhere in the area—and police had their suspicions regarding what happened. Was Amy a victim of an abusive husband, or was she picked off by an unexpected predator out on the trail? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, November 15, 2021
Surviving the Ozarks: What Happened to Katherine Van Alst?
Katherine Van Alst was eight years old when she vanished in the Ozarks while camping with her family. Six days later, she would be found hiding in a cave—alive. It was a miracle, but some of her story just didn’t seem to add up. Let’s explore the prevailing theories surrounding her mysterious disappearance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, November 10, 2021
Until Death Do Us Part: The Murder of Grace Brown
Twenty-year-old Grace Brown was building a new life working as a factory worker while living with her sister. Everything changed when she met Chester Gillette, the nephew of the factory owner. After a secret whirlwind romance, Grace was pregnant and begging Chester to marry her—lest she be ruined in society’s eyes. In response, he offered to take her away on a trip. Grace thought that she was getting a proposal. The true plan was more sinister. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, November 08, 2021
We Should Have Known: The Murder of Tristan Beaudette
Tristan Beaudette went camping with his two toddlers and planned to have a good time. Come bedtime, he would be shot dead in the tent, leaving two clueless babies behind. This killer made several attempts on the public in this area—and police didn’t share it—what happened? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, November 03, 2021
Pregnancy Made Me Do It: The Tale of Ebony Wilkerson
Ebony Wilkerson was a pregnant mother of three when it became clear that something was wrong. Suddenly, Ebony was concerned about the demons in her house—and she was expressing a newfound interest in religion. These delusions would ultimately lead Ebony to drive her minivan and her children into the Ocean. But, this story isn’t as sad as you would think. It just raised a lot of questions that no one really wants to address. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, November 01, 2021
Murderer on Deck: The Tale of the Mary Russell
The Mary Russell was on a routine run in 1828 when the crew picked up a disgraced first-mate from another ship. Captain Stewart, the esteemed captain aboard the Mary Russell, reluctantly agreed to get the man home. A few nights later, he would have a dream that his new guest had plans to lead a mutiny with his crew. This would all be fine, but Captain Stewart was convinced that his dream was a message from god—a warning. The massacre that followed was anything but holy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, October 27, 2021
An Avoidable Tragedy: The Death of Sidnie Waller
Sidnie Waller and her friend Jennifer Rae Xavier went out for a fun night of drinking, then climbed into Jennifer’s car to head somewhere new. Jennifer, under the influence of alcohol and Xanax, crashed the car, causing it to flip upside down in a creek. Jennifer made it out alive, but Sidnie did not. This is a sad story, and a reminder that drunk driving is a crime. The GoFundMe for Sidnie’s family can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sidnies-family-pay-for-hospital-bills See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, October 25, 2021
Family, DNA, and Unsolved Crimes
Christine Marie Salley was an adoptee who made the brave decision to seek out her birth parents with the help of a private investigator. Her exploration would lead her to learn who her mother was, but instead of a family reunion, Christine found herself in the middle of a murder investigation. The details would prove to be worse than anyone could imagine. Much worse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, October 20, 2021
Cold Cases Get Colder: The Murder of Julie Ann Hanson
Julie Ann Hanson was 15 when she failed to return home from a baseball game. Her killer would walk free—until 50 years later. Let’s explore how this rapist and murderer was brought to justice in 2021 after several decades of dodging his horrific crimes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, October 18, 2021
The Truth Behind Twin Peaks: The Murder of Hazel Drew
Hazel Drew was a young woman with big ambitions, but at a tragically young age, she was struck down by a murderer. Found bloated and dead in a local pond, her neighbors demanded justice. Who killed Hazel—and why did they do it? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, October 13, 2021
A Google Earth Mystery: The Disappearance of William Moldt
William Moldt went missing after he left a nightclub for the evening and never returned home. For twenty-two years, he was missing—until one day when a stranger he never met saw something suspicious on a Google Earth search. It would take a group of neighbors to uncover the truth about what happened, and it wasn’t quite what anyone expected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, October 11, 2021
A Deadly Game: The Chessboard Killer
Alexander Pichushkin was four years old when he was struck in the head with a swing, changing him forever. He would go on to make his first kill at 18. Learn how this killer lured his victims into the woods—ultimately amassing 61 in total. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, October 04, 2021
The Murderous History of Lake Phalen
Edward Phalen and John Hays met in the Army during the 1800s and decided to go into farming after they served. The two men claimed two pieces of land and settled into their new lives as farmers. Everything was going fine until John Hays was found dead—and all of the clues pointed to Phalen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 29, 2021
Trust No One: the West Mesa Murders
Eleven women with shared characteristics were found dead in a mass grave. What happened to them? Let’s explore their story—and the circumstances surrounding their disappearances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, September 27, 2021
Watching from the Caves: The Murders of Christman Genipperteinga
Late 1500s rumors about a robber and murderer in Germany kept people on edge, but the story seems too big to be true. Did one man really kill just under 1000 people before being betrayed by his kidnapping victim and slave—or are these tales just made up to explain away countless disappearances at the time? Let’s discuss this killer and his bitter end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 22, 2021
The Family Fraud: The Murder of Georgianna Lovering
Georgianna Lovering was 14 when her former uncle, Franklin Evans, came to live with her family in their boarding house. Early on, Evans seemed to develop a disturbing infatuation with his niece—but the family seemed to move on from it. What they didn’t know that Evans was playing a long game and never intended to let Georgianna get away. Her disappearance and murder would come as a shock, but not as shocking as the fact that she wasn’t his first victim. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, September 20, 2021
Five Years in the Woods
Eric Rudolph was a wanted serial bomber being hunted by the FBI when he vanished into the woods of North Carolina. Five years later, an everyday police officer caught him behind a local store. He claims he lived in the nearby woods, but not everyone believes that is true. Some people think that there is more to this story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 15, 2021
Enemies at the Gates: The Murder of Dorothy Stang
Dorothy Stang was a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and she had one goal: to protect Brazilian farmers and the rainforest that gives so much to our planet. At the age of 73, she was brutally murdered by two local criminals at the command of another—but this is just one indication of a much bigger problem. Dorothy gave everything that she had, spending decades trying to preserve the Amazon and locals in the area, but her commitment to her beliefs ended in her paying the ultimate price. Let’s discuss what this fiercely loyal woman accomplished during her incredible life… and what it cost. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, September 13, 2021
Something is Coming for Me: the Death of Raymond Naatz
On Wednesday, Raymond Naatz began to act strangely, telling his parents that something bad was going to happen—that a shadow was stalking him. On Thursday, Raymond disappeared while playing outside. On Friday, Herman and Lillian Naatz watched, heartbroken, as police pulled their son from the bottom of a local lake. Did Raymond predict his own murder, or was his death a tragic accident brought on by neurological stress? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, September 06, 2021
A Night at the Beach: The Torrey Pines Murders
Barbara Nantais and Claire Hough were both found dead at Torrey Pines Beach six years apart. The state of the two girls pointed to a serial killer, but police were slow to catch on to the similarities. Decades later, new DNA evidence would bring some truly disturbing suspects to light—and the knowledge that Barbara and Claire might not be the only victims. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 01, 2021
Into the Depths: The Horrific Murders of Tom and Jackie Hawks
In 2004, Jackie and Tom Hawks made the decision to sell their live-in yacht and move to Arizona so that they could be closer to their family. When a couple composed of a childhood star and his pregnant wife reached out to show interest in their lovely floating home, they were ready to make the sale. Unfortunately, not everyone is who they claim to be. Unwittingly, these two doting grandparents were tricked into guiding their boat out to sea—and the eventual site of their own graves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, August 30, 2021
An Encounter in the Woods: The Crimes of James L. Jordan
Ronald “Ron” Sanchez and fellow traveler Kirby Morrill were taking on the Appalachian Trail when their group of trail-made traveling companions ran into a man going by the name of Sovereign. In reality, Sovereign was actually James L. Jordan, a man with a long history of extreme mental health disorders who was about to commit unspeakable violence. This is their story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 25, 2021
Flames Kill: The Victims of Arsonist Robert Long
In the summer of 2000, 15 backpackers burned to death in a hostel with 69 survivors barely escaping the flames—but this fire was no accident. These travelers were murdered with great intent by arsonist Robert Long when he became fed up with the hostel staff and the backpackers within. Robert Long is officially eligible for parole, but his ex and the families of his victims are convinced that he will kill again. With Long, history has a way of repeating itself. A Full List of Robert Long’s Victims Melissa Jane Smith Gary John Sutton Atsushi Toyona Joly Van der Velden Claire Louise Webb Sebastian Westerveld Sarah Ann Williams Moulay Lalaoui-Kama Hui-Kyoung Lee Michael Ernest Lewis Natalie Morris Julie O'Keeffe Adam John Rowland Kelly June Slarke Stacey Louise Slarke See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, August 23, 2021
Henry Hudson: How the Hudson River, Strait, and Bay Ended in Murder
Henry Hudson was a talented explorer in the 1600s known as the name behind multiple bodies of water. While we may honor him geographically, few know about the trials he faced or his untimely death. Let’s explore why his crew eventually turned on him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 18, 2021
A Killer Contest: The Disappearance of Annette Mizener
When Annette wins a cruise trip in a contest, it seems like her luck is finally turning around, but when she suddenly vanishes on the last day of the cruise, her family is shocked. Something happened to Annette on her way to play bingo, but international investigators can’t seem to find out what happened. Who covered the camera on the deck where Annette went missing? Was it really just lovers looking for a little privacy—or is there more to the story? John Mizener’s Note: https://www.internationalcruisevictims.org/LatestMemberStories/Annette_Mizener.html Unverified Interview with the Person of Interest: https://www.cruiseshipdeaths.com/2004/12/04/annette-mizener-passenger-cruise-ship-death-carnival-pride/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, August 16, 2021
Portland 1946: The Torso in Willamette River
When a bag with a female torso is fished out of the river, police have questions. As more bags with more body parts begin to show up, their need for answers becomes more urgent. Who is this mutilated Jane Doe? Who killed her? More importantly, how come the evidence mysteriously disappeared? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 11, 2021
Seven Abandoned Children: The Death of George Bailey
George E. Bailey was a man of many talents who knew what he wanted—but that wasn’t a good thing. When he ran away with his wife’s sister, leaving six children behind, people were angry. A short while later, George would be dead for completely different reasons. Episode Correction Early in the episode, I recommend that you should all read A Good Marriage, believing it was the same as the movie, 1922. If you’ve read A Good Marriage, you might be rightfully confused. Apparently the Kindle version of the story also has 1922 as a part of it, and my Kindle decided to just jump straight to 1922, so what I read wasn’t A Good Marriage at all. 😆 These are, in fact, two different stories in one digital book. You can enjoy both here: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Marriage-Stephen-King-ebook/dp/B00NJXK37U/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=A+good+marriage&qid=1628691477&sr=8-4 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, August 09, 2021
The One to Avoid: Who Killed Leanne Tiernan?
Leanne Tiernan was sixteen when she disappeared after shopping with a friend. Almost a year later, her body is discovered. The quest to find her killer will require a sales history, DNA testing, and a few ex-girlfriends that are willing to spill the tea about the disturbing habits of a less-than-pleasant ex. In the end, Leanne’s case helps police solve a few others. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, August 02, 2021
The Stayner Boys: Part Two
Steven Stayner, brother of notorious serial killer, Cary Stayner, was seven years old when he was abducted. Despite being held in captivity for seven years while attending school under a fake name, he thrived and went on to live a happy life until him untimely death. Steven never went out of his way to save himself, but when the pedophile that abducted him snatched up another little boy named Timothy White and brought him back to his home of horrors, Steven knew that he needed to act. He saved himself—and a five-year-old child—but hundreds of miles away, his brother was turning into a violent predator. In the end of this mini-series, we discuss the stories of these two boys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 28, 2021
The Stayner Boys: Part One
When two women and two teenage girls are killed in a grisly set of murders near Yosemite National Park, police want answers. Their trail led them to Cary Stayner, who was quickly labeled as a serial killer for his crimes—but there is more to the story than you might expect. Before Cary Stayner was a serial killer, he was the older brother of seven-year-old Steven Stayner, a child who was abducted and spent seven years in captivity with a child molester before a harrowing escape. This is Cary Stayner’s story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, July 26, 2021
Four Dead in the Family Home: Exploring the Keddie Murders
In the middle of the night, three people are killed in a crowded family home—and a twelve-year-old girl disappears, only to turn up dead later. Three little boys are spared during the violent attack, but two families will never be the same again. Who killed Sue Sharp, two of her children, and a family friend? An abusive ex? An enraged neighbor? A deranged admirer with a crush on a preteen girl? Let’s find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 21, 2021
Gone Without a Trace: Nyleen Marshall’s Disappearance
Nyleen Marshall was four when she disappeared while on a camping trip with her parents. Less than two years later, letters and calls started coming in from someone who claimed that they had Nyleen—and that they loved her too much to let her go. Nyleen was never found, but that isn’t the end of her story. In her absence, her family suffered another tragic loss, and another girl was saved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, July 19, 2021
Lost in the Bennington Triangle: The Disappearance of Paula Welden
Paula Welden was eighteen years old when she decided to head out for a hike in the Bennington Triangle, an area known for countless disappearances. When none of her friends could make it, she made the choice to go out and have the experience for herself. After walking and hitchhiking, she found her way to the trailhead—but then she suddenly disappeared without a trace. Rumors began swirling around her disappearance immediately. Was it a murder? A suicide? An elopement gone wrong? Let’s find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 14, 2021
It Was Only Five Minutes: What Happened to Bobby Panknin?
Bobby Panknin was four years old when he disappeared while on a camping trip with his family. When his brothers ran off to find a creek, he was left behind—and less than five minutes later, he was gone. His family, locals, and police all searched the woods, but no sign of Bobby was ever found. Learn the amazing ways that his family has coped with this loss. Link to the interview: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/may/15/1963-little-bobby-panknin-vanished-family-camping-/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, July 12, 2021
Missing on Thanksgiving: The Story of Terri Lynn Hollis
When eleven-year-old Terri Lynn goes out for a bike ride before Thanksgiving dinner and doesn’t return, her parents call the police because they are afraid that something happened to her. The next day, she is found dead—cast over the side of a bridge to the ocean and sharp rocks below. Decades later, police finally get a break in the case, offering her remaining family a small piece of closure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 07, 2021
Disney Cruise Disappearance: Where is Rebecca Coriam?
Rebecca Coriam was twenty-four when she disappeared from the Disney Wonder cruise ship while working as a crewmember. Despite the fact that the ship was covered in cameras, Rebecca’s last moments were somehow missed. Was this an accident, a murder, or a suicide? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, July 05, 2021
Just Around the River’s End: What Happened to Bessie and Glen Hyde?
A newly wed couple is offered the chance of a lifetime when someone decides to pay them for breaking a record on a local river. All they have to do is make it—but for Bessie, the bride who has never been on the river—it’s a much bigger challenge. Her husband is convinced that they can make it, but when the boat shows up and they don’t, investigators wonder if there might be more to their disappearance. When loved ones find a gun in Bessie’s lingerie drawer, the narrative changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 30, 2021
Camp is Closed: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
When the Girls Scouts were first formed, their goal was to educate and inspire girls in America. Through camps and exciting outings, they help young girls to learn how to be their best selves—but in 1977, disaster struck. Three little girls were dragged from their tent and murdered while attending one of these camps. A search for the killers would leave police chasing down criminals in the area, but the Girl Scouts would never be the same again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, June 28, 2021
Dangerous Waters: the Sinking of the Bluebelle and the Orphan of the Sea
When the Duperrault family heads out on a yacht with an experienced captain and his wife, they are ready to see the world. When the ship sinks, only the captain, Julian Harvey, manages to survive. A few days later, eleven-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault is fished out of the sea. She’s alive, and she has a chilling story about what really happened aboard the Bluebelle. Links Tere Jo’s Dinghy: https://www.mamamia.com.au/terry-jo-duperrault/ Tere Jo’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Alone-Orphaned-Richard-Logan-PhD-ebook/dp/B003NX74G4 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 23, 2021
An Accomplished Woman: The Murder of Award-Winning Scientist Suzanne Eaton
Suzanne Eaton was an award-winning scientist who disappeared from a scientific conference in Greece while she was out for a run. After a year, her body was discovered in a World War II bunker, sparking an investigation into her abduction and murder. *** To honor her legacy, memorial funds have been created to support up-and-coming scientists. Donation Link: https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/71780-suzanne-eaton-fund *** Support Sam, a growing artist and graphic designer, with this link: buymeacoffee.com/GunmetalDraws. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 16, 2021
Dangers in Backpacking: The Murder of Peter Falconio and Abduction of Joanne Lees
When a couple in their late twenties trades backpacking for a road trip across Australia to see more, they are surprised when they are flagged down by a local who informs them they have car trouble. The man offers to help, but instead, he kills Peter and plans to abduct Joanne. Joanne’s fight for survival begins immediately and stretches on for five full hours as she hides in the Australian wilderness while her boyfriend’s killer hunts for her. Joanne’s Book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/no-turning-back-joanne-lees/ebook/9780733638626.html The Reddit Thread for Josh Hall’s family: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/le24zd/my_husbands_cousin_josh_hall_and_his_dog_happy/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, June 14, 2021
Babes in the Wood Part IV: Two Hidden Friends
In part four of a four-part series, we discuss one of the Babes in the Wood murders, aptly named after a story written in 1595. Gary Hanlon and Susan Blatchford went out to play for an hour before dinner, but when the two friends didn’t return, their parents began to worry. After weeks spent missing, they are finally found. Police believed that the children died from the cold, but their families were convinced that the two children were murdered. In the end, the death of another young girl would finally lead police to their killer. Support BreeAnn on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/LikeAndInscribe/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 09, 2021
Babes in the Wood Part III: Two Missing Friends
In part three of a four-part series, we discuss one of the Babes in the Wood murders, aptly named after a story written in 1595. Two friends head out to play at the park and never make it home. A helpful neighbor finds them and checks them for signs of life, but they have already passed away. Is their neighbor really a good guy, or is he a murderer hiding in plain sight? Find out about one final murder of the same name in the next and final episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mon, June 07, 2021
Babes in the Wood Part II: Two Lost Brothers
In part two of a four-part series, we discuss one of the Babes in the Wood murders, aptly named after a story written in 1595. The bodies of two children are found in Stanley Park by a gardener. Police quickly get to work trying to identify the kids, but can’t seem to determine when they died—or what gender they are. There is no end to this case, but there sure are a lot of theories. Find out about two other murders of the same name in the next two episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 02, 2021
Babes in the Wood Part I: Three Little Girls
In part one of a four-part series, we discuss one of the Babes in the Wood murders, aptly named after a story written in 1595. Three little girls are found suffocated in the woods. Two dead adults 100 miles away are the only ones who know what happened to them, but their family and friends sure love to speculate. Did Elmo Noakes really run away with his eighteen-year-old niece with plans of disposing of his three motherless girls, or did something more strange happen here? Find out about three other murders of the same name in the next three episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 26, 2021
Satanic Panic and The Acid King Murder
In the 80s and 90s, the Satanic Panic tore through America. People were seeing the devil everywhere, but one kid thought he saw Lucifer more clearly than the rest. In this episode, we explore the brutal killing of Gary Lauwers at the hands of Ricky Kasso, a boy who was commonly known as The Acid King. Drugs and the devil make for a deadly combination. Rolling Stones Interview: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/long-island-devil-cult-murder-ricky-kasso-david-breskin-901069/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 19, 2021
The Last Date: Erin Marie Gilbert’s Disappearance
Erin Gilbert went out for a date to a local fair with a new guy that she just met. Within two hours, she was ready to go home, but she never made it there. Her date’s story doesn’t quite add up—and now he’s gone too. What happened? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Honeymoon Gone Wrong: The Murder of George Smith
Two honeymooners set out on a cruise to see the world. What starts out as a fun celebration ends with a fight, four strange men, and a murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 05, 2021
A Tragedy on Mother’s Day: What Happened to Marjorie West?
Marjorie West was a four-year-old girl who disappeared from a Mother’s Day picnic while she was out picking flowers for her mom. Nearly 83 years later, her family still believes that she is alive—and they might not be wrong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sat, May 01, 2021
Sleeping with the Fishes: A Tale of Two Missing Boys
When two little boys disappear while fishing in different areas on the same day, the town has questions. Unfortunately, the answers don’t seem to add up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, April 28, 2021
The Bus Stops Aren’t Safe Part Two: The Bus Stop Killer’s Many Crimes
Milly Dowler wasn’t the only victim of Levi Bellfield. In fact, police believe that there are more victims than we will likely ever know. In this episode, we will explore more of his crimes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, April 21, 2021
The Bus Stops Aren’t Safe Part One: The Disappearance of Milly Dowler
When thirteen-year-old Milly Dowler disappeared on her way home from a local cafe, the neighborhood went on full alert. Despite this, her killer would abduct and kill several other girls before he was found. Learn how the streets have been made safer thanks to her family after this awful crime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, April 14, 2021
Teenage Party Gone Wrong: What Happened to Melanie Melanson?
Melanie Melanson was fourteen when she went to a party with her friends. After a night of fun, she was never seen again. Is she really missing or was the truth covered up by someone with true crime experience? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, April 07, 2021
Lost at Sea: Missing in the Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle has been an area of focus in missing persons cases for ages—or has it? Is this part of the ocean a true crime hotspot or just a place with seriously dangerous weather? Join me for the stories of people who have gone missing in this unholy place. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 31, 2021
Teenage Homicide: The Murder of Julie Ybanez
In 1998, a sixteen-year-old boy in the suburbs did the unthinkable: he killed his mom. Then, he roped in his friends to cover up the crime—but is there more to the story? Venture into a bit of local true crime with me in this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sat, March 27, 2021
Living with the Unimaginable: the Disappearance of Theodosia Burr Alston
Theodosia Burr Alston was the beloved daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr, but her life wasn’t all that perfect. Learn about how Theodosia tragically vanished after the credits rolled on Hamilton’s tale in this episode full of speculation and rumor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 24, 2021
The National Forest Killer: More Reasons to Stay Indoors
A man in his sixties killed several hikers and backpackers before he was finally caught. Learn about how this killer used his knowledge of nature to commit some truly disturbing crimes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 17, 2021
Among the Dirt and Trees Has Been Killed by Nature!
A brief update on the show and how a blizzard is impacting production for this week’s episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 10, 2021
Cut and Run: The Secret Life of Judy Smith
Judy Smith left to go sightseeing in Philadelphia and disappeared without a trace. Police suspect she might have been living a secret life somewhere new. Everything was going fine until she got murdered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, March 03, 2021
Be Careful What You Search For: Who Killed Lauren Gallagher?
Most of us wouldn’t want someone poking around in our browser history, but when police think you’re a killer, you may not have a choice. Learn about the modern definition of premeditation and how a search history uncovered an unspeakable act of domestic violence. Important Note If you or someone that you love has been a victim of domestic violence, please consider seeking help through the links below. You are not alone and you can find help. -https://www.thehotline.org/ -https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/domestic-violence/ -https://ncadv.org/get-help -https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/advocates-and-shelters See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 24, 2021
DNA Kit Killer: Caught After 44 Years
Genealogy tests are all the rage, but some of them come with unexpected results. Learn how one of these tests helped police find a killer decades after his crime. To enter the Surviving Nature Giveaway and win a chance at our amazing prizes, follow this link: https://talko.fm/enter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 17, 2021
The Killer Couple: Seeking Justice for James and Michelle Butler
The Butler’s were living their dream of traveling the United States and exploring the world on their own terms. When they stopped by a scenic beach location for a couple of weeks, they expected good times and a bit of fun. Instead, they ran into another couple that wanted them dead. This is the ongoing story of James and Michelle Butler and the horrible crimes committed against them. Contest Details Below To enter the “Surviving Nature” contest for a chance to win AMAZING outdoorsy prizes, visit the contest page here: https://talko.fm/enter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thu, February 11, 2021
Dead in the Water: What Really Happened to Ben McDaniel?
Ben McDaniel disappeared after being allowed into off-limits diving caves at Vortex Spring by employees at the site. Did the water claim him—or was he actually murdered? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 10, 2021
Bodies in Belanglo Forest: The Backpacker Murders
Backpacking is a fun and exciting way to explore the world and meet new people, but not everyone that you meet on the road has your best interests at heart. In Australia, the bodies of seven backpackers showed up in Belanglo Forest. This is the story of their killer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 03, 2021
Buried Alive: The Ursula Herrmann Story
Ursula Herrmann was riding her bike home from her aunt’s house when she disappeared without a trace. We’re going to explore what happened to Ursula and all of the reasons that it never should have. The only thing worse than regular kidnappers is incompetent kidnappers. This is her story. Kidnappers letter: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/about-us/news/royal-holloway-historian-helps-shine-new-light-on-modern-german-cold-case/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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A Love so Dangerous: Killed By Betty Beets

Three Lives Lost: The Starved Rock Murders

A Night on the Beach: The Murders of Jason Allen and Lindsay Cutshall

Stay Out of the Parks: National Park Cannibals Want to Eat Your Face

Playing Outside: The Disappearance of Helen Karipidis

Random Crimes in Nature: Are You a Criminal?

Sailing Away: What Happened to Colleen Wood?

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Mass Child Sacrifices in Ancient Peru

Gone Fishing: Three People and a Boat

Missing in the 60s: Where Did They Go and What Happened?

The Never-Ending Ride: What Happened to Frank Lenz?

Buried Secrets Never Stay Buried: The Crimes of John Lew

Life’s No Picnic: Crimes in Parks

The Trip That Never Ended: The Murder of the Cowden Family

Waking the Dead: Grave Robbery and Their Reasons Why

The Haunted Forest: Tales of Woodland Terror

Monsters and More Monsters: Why Humans Aren’t Always the Good Guys

Witches Get Stitches: The Hartford Witch-Hunt

Sometimes People Die: The Hammersmith Ghost

Twisted Tales of Torture: The Tool Box Killers

Playing the Muse: The Mystery of Mary Rogers

Legends Never Die: The Story of James MacKenzie

Alone in the Forest: A Little Boy’s Disappearance

A Sinking Kayak: The Death of Vincent Viafore

Should I Stay or Should I Go: The Disappearance of Fariba Amani

Vampire or Butcher: The Crimes of Fritz Haarmann

The Run Without an End: The Disappearance of Rachel Cooke

Lakes and Their Secrets: The Car in Foss Lake

Lakes and Their Secrets: The Attack at Lake Bodom

Lakes and Their Secrets: The Bodies in Lake Mead

Lakes and Their Secrets: The Murders of Lake Tahoe

The Double Kidnapping: Bobby Dunbar and Bruce Anderson

When They Pulled Her From the River: The Murder of Mrs. Julia Martha Thomas

Gambling with Your Life: The Murder of Ted Binion

Friends Make the Worst Enemies: The Murder of Jason Sweeney

A Story With No Ending: The Death of Nikole Bakoles

A Lost Angel: The Murder of Edith McLeroy West

This Hunting Accident Wasn’t an Accident: The Death of Bruce Dodson

Three Generations Ended: The Wells Gray Provincial Park Murders

Criminal or Victim: The Story of Moll Dyer

Hunting the Mountain Man: The Crimes of Mincho Donchev

Creating la Isla de las Muñecas: Don Julian Santana Barrera’s Pledge

An Impossible Tale: The Abduction of Travis Walton

The Women They Feared: The Danish Witches

The Business Decision: What Happened to George Bass and His Crew?

Two Lost Daughters: Identifying the Cambodian Jungle Girl

A Dangerous Ride: The Abduction of Tara Leigh Calico

Family Trip Gone Wrong: The Death Valley Germans

A Lost Young Crew: The Disappearance of the SS Bannockburn

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Gone Without Warning: The Lost Children of the Alleghenies

Where Did They Go: The Secrets of the Michigan Triangle

Swim for Your Lives: Samuel Mason and His River Pirates

Wicked Witchcraft: A History of One Unholy Crime

Loveless Living: The Life and Death of Joseph Henry Loveless

Stolen in Plain Sight: What Happened to the Beaumont Children?

Changing Country Music Forever: The Murders of David and Estelle Akeman

Loved and Lost: The Mysteries of the Jamison Family

The Secrets They Shared Part Two: Tales of Bootlegging

The Secrets They Shared Part One: Tales of Bootlegging

America’s Unknown Child: The Boy in the Box

Vampires, Grave robbing, and Magical Duals: The Crimes of Highgate Cemetery

In Search of a Christmas Miracle: Derrick Engebretson’s Disappearance

Surviving at Sea: A Tale of Cannibalism

A Fallen Boy Scout: The Murder of Terry Bowers

Danger in Nature Part Two: Celebrating 100 Cases with Among the Dirt Trees

Danger in Nature Part One: Celebrating 100 Cases with Among the Dirt Trees

The Crimes of Venice Beach Part Two

The Crimes of Venice Beach Part One

Vanished on Father’s Day: What Happened to Dennis Martin?

Best Friends Best Avoided Part Two: The Murder of Missy Avila

Best Friends Best Avoided Part One: The Murder of Missy Avila

The Path of the Outlaw: Belle Starr’s Life and Death

Beware the Red Barn: The Murder of Maria Marten

4 Dead 1 Missing: The Yuba County Five

Young Love Kills Part Two: The Murder of Rebecca Aylward

Young Love Kills Part One: The Murder of Rebecca Aylward

What I Learned at Summer Camp: The Disappearance of Connie Smith