Best Little Monster Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Laureen Rahn 1:01:32

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On April 26, 1980, 14-year-old Laureen Rahn had a taste of freedom. Her mother was away watching a tennis match, meaning Laureen had the house to herself that night. She invited a few friends over, and they hung out and drank for a while, before going to bed. But when Laureen’s mother, Judy returned a few hours later, she found her daughter’s frien…

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S20EP3: Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read 45:11

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After two trials, weeks of testimony, and a nation divided, Karen Read’s fate is decided. Dr. Phil breaks down the verdict that shook Boston and beyond. In the final episode of "Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read," Dr. Phil unpacks the dramatic end to one of the most polarizing trials in recent memory. Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe’s…

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Nocturnes for the King of Naples 36:56

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This week we read “Nocturnes for the King of Naples” by Edmund White What happens when we read a gay classic? We fall in love a little; we get offended a little; and we realize that through time, space, sexuality, and gender, we’re not so different after all. How did we rate it? What did we think? Find out on this episode of smutshame. https://www.…

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S3 Ep7: The National Directory of Haunted Places -- Part 1 1:00:39

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“In almost every town in America, there are places where strange things happen...” -- Dennis William Hauck, The National Directory of Haunted Places. When Richard found The National Directory of Haunted Places at a small bookstore in Taos, New Mexico, it was like finding an enchanted treasure map. It seemed to promise a world filled with magic, all…

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S20EP2: Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read 40:18

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The prosecution says Karen Read ran over John O’Keefe. The defense says she was framed. Dr. Phil analyzes the explosive retrial and the theories that divided a jury. The drama continues in part two of Secrets in the Snow. Prosecutors presented DNA, taillight fragments, and voicemails to argue that Karen Read fatally struck her boyfriend, Boston Pol…

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September 17 — The Disappearance of Misty Copsey 8:44

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This episode of Day by Day True Crime Stories delves into the mysterious disappearance of 14-year-old Misty Copsey, who vanished after a day at the Puyallup Fair in 1992. The podcast explores the events leading up to her disappearance, the challenges faced during the investigation, and the ongoing efforts to keep her case alive in the public consci…

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Jacob Cabinaw 43:32

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On March 31, 2010, 31-year-old Jacob Cabinaw spent the evening playing a casual round of frisbee golf with a friend in Traverse City, Michigan. When the game wrapped up, Jacob’s friend invited him to hang out at a local park, but he declined, saying he had homework to do for his college classes. He dropped the friend off and said he was heading hom…

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S3: SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: The Light in the Dark Tour -- with Scott Philbrook 56:07

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Astonishing Legends own Scott Philbrook joins Richard to find out everything you need to know about the upcoming RHPB “Light in the Dark Tour”! Rich and Scott break it down for you: the cities, the shows -- everything you need to know. PLUS -- Scott will be joining Richard live onstage in Washington, DC at Kramer’s Books! Along the way Rich and Sco…

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S20EP1: Secrets in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read 51:51

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A Boston police officer is found dead in the snow, and suspicion falls on his girlfriend Karen Read sparking a trial that divides a community and captivates the nation. In this episode of Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, we go back to the night Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe was found lifeless in the snow outside a friend’s home. Was it …

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Re-Release: Ben McDaniel 52:46

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“Go no farther. There’s nothing in this cave worth dying for.” Those were the words printed on the sign at the entrance of an underwater cave in Vortex Springs, Florida. Despite this plaintive warning and the drawing of the Grim Reaper that accompanied it, many divers of differing skill levels failed to heed these words in search of adventure. On A…

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S3 Ep6: Forty Years of Psychic Research 1:18:50

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“I became aware of an amazing world of hidden, outlaw forces. A world in which miracles were everyday occurrences.” Hamlin Garland, Forty Years of Psychic Research. It started out as a simple challenge from a friend: travel the country testing psychic mediums and see if you can figure out what they’re doing. Those words sent Pulitzer Prize-winning …

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S19EP3: Inside The Gilgo Beach Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil 42:46

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As new victims emerge and trial strategies clash, Dr. Phil explores the lasting trauma, evolving M.O., and dark psychology behind the Gilgo Beach murders. The bodies were just the beginning. In Part 3 of the Gilgo Beach investigation, Dr. Phil dives deeper into the mind of the alleged killer and the ripples of destruction still unfolding. A decades…

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Curated 42:32

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This week we read “Curated: A Museum Love Story (Museology Book 1) by Nellie Wilson Crank calls. Have you ever gotten one? It’s not as bad as the ones we’ve gotten. I promise. And Carina gets so annoying about recasting our MMC as a lesbian egg, even Emily snaps. (Though she somehow still yells at Killian?) How did we rate it? What did we think? Fi…

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Update: Trudy Appleby 25:45

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Never get into a car with a stranger. That’s something everyone’s parent has told them at one point or another. But when 11-year-old Trudy Appleby got into a car on the morning of August 21, 1996, she wasn’t with a stranger. Trudy’s family believes that she was with someone she knew. Someone with whom she felt safe. But Trudy wasn’t safe, and she w…

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Re-Release: Trudy Appleby 55:02

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This episode was originally released on September 1, 2021. We're re-releasing it this week so you can catch up before listening to our update episode. When Dennis Appleby came home during his lunch break and didn't see his 11-year-old daughter Trudy, he wasn't initially worried. It was the last days of summer and he assumed she was outside or over …

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S19EP2: Inside The Gilgo Beach Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil 41:48

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A pizza crust, burner phones, and a double life exposed. Dr. Phil unpacks how investigators tracked the alleged Gilgo Beach killer hiding in plain sight. For over a decade, the Gilgo Beach murders haunted Long Island. Then, one discarded pizza box and a string of burner phones cracked the case wide open. In this episode, Dr. Phil takes you inside t…

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August 24 - The Disappearance of Beverly Potts 9:11

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This episode explores the mysterious disappearance of 10-year-old Beverly Rose Potts in Cleveland on August 24, 1951. Her case sparked the largest manhunt in the city's history, yet remains unsolved to this day. The podcast delves into the events of that fateful night, the extensive search efforts, the impact on her family, and the enduring legacy …

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S3 Ep5: The Premonitions Bureau 1:01:24

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“Premonitions are impossible and they come true all the time.” -- Sam Knight, The Premonitions Bureau What would you do if you could see the future? Would you even want to? Join Richard as he explores Sam Knight’s The Premonitions Bureau, in which British psychologist Dr. John Barker learns the hard way that the privilege of seeing around corners c…

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S19EP1: Inside The Gilgo Beach Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil 45:22

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A missing woman, a chilling 911 call, and four bodies buried in burlap. Dr. Phil investigates how the Gilgo Beach murders began and why no one listened until it was too late. Gilgo Beach was supposed to be a summer escape but it hid a nightmare. When 23-year-old Shannan Gilbert vanished after a frantic 911 call, her disappearance led police to a sh…

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Kristen Modafferi 1:01:21

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June 1, 1997 was Kristen Modafferi’s 18th birthday. On that day, she flew from her home in North Carolina to California to take a summer photography class at UC Berkeley. Twenty-three days later, she disappeared. Police initially believed that she left on her own, but her family knew she would never do that. As the investigation unfolded, plenty of…

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S18E3: Inside the Idaho College Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil 1:06:41

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As the trial date shifts again, Dr. Phil breaks down the psychology of the suspect and the defense’s strategy in one of the most chilling murder cases in recent memory. What’s taking so long? In Episode 3, Dr. Phil examines why Bryan Kohberger’s trial is delayed until 2025 and what it reveals about the defense's strategy. With exclusive insight int…

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August 14 — The Disappearance of Jeremy Bright 8:35

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This episode explores the unsolved disappearance of 14-year-old Jeremy Bright, who vanished from a county fair in Myrtle Point, Oregon, in 1986. The podcast delves into the events leading up to his disappearance, the investigation that followed, the various theories surrounding his case, and the lasting impact on his family and community. Despite n…

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Thrum 26:30

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This week we read “Thrum” by Meg Smitherman We ask the most important question: Should you fuck the machine? How did we rate it? What did we think? Find out on this episode of smutshame. https://www.youtube.com/@smutshamepod https://www.instagram.com/smutshame.pod https://www.tiktok.com/@smutshamepod…

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Alive Again | E8 | Dragged Under, Lifted Up 39:17

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He was pulled beneath a speeding train… and awakened to something beyond this world. David Ditchfield was saying goodbye to a friend when his coat became trapped in the closing doors of a train. He was dragged under the moving cars, suffering massive trauma and blood loss. As surgeons fought to save his life, David left his body—and entered another…

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Diamond Bynum and King Walker 48:01

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On July 25, 2015, 21-year-old Diamond Bynum and her 2-year-old nephew, King Walker, vanished from Gary, Indiana. Diamond, who lived with Prader-Willi syndrome—a rare genetic disorder affecting appetite, development, and cognition—had the mental capacity of a young child and required constant supervision. That morning, Diamond and King set out for a…

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S3: The Fortean and the Skeptic Should Be Friends: My Conversation with Blake Smith 1:26:30

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According to Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical Oklahoma!, “The farmer and the cowman should be friends.” Shouldn’t it be the same for the Fortean and the skeptic? Is it even possible? My guest tonight is Blake Smith, the host of the MonsterTalk podcast, and a self-described skeptic. And I think you know how I take issue with a lot of skeptics and so…

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S18E2: Inside the Idaho College Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil 41:09

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Dr. Phil breaks down the evidence, psychology, and behavioral red flags that led to Bryan Kohberger’s arrest in the brutal murders of four Idaho students. What kind of mind tries to outsmart a murder investigation while studying criminology? In Episode 2, Dr. Phil dissects the turning point in the Idaho murders case: the forensic trail, surveillanc…

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Brookelyn Farthing 1:03:57

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Eighteen-year-old Brookelyn “Brooke” Farthing had just graduated high school in Berea, Kentucky, and was looking forward to a summer of celebrations and freedom. But in the early hours of June 22, 2013, Brooke found herself in a situation that quickly turned dangerous. After attending a party with friends, Brooke ended up stranded at a house in rur…

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S18E1: Inside the Idaho College Murders | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil 40:56

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A quiet college town shattered by horror. Dr. Phil unpacks the first hours, first clues, and first cracks in the case that gripped the nation. Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were brutally murdered in their off-campus home near the University of Idaho. The small college town of Moscow was gripped by fear—and a myste…

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S3 Ep4: A Christmas Carol 1:08:24

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Sometimes Christmas just doesn’t feel like Christmas. It’s December 2001, and Richard is living alone, facing down his first Christmas Eve without his family. But he’s about to learn that Christmas has its own magic -- and its own surprising plans for him… One hundred and fifty-eight years earlier, Charles Dickens changed the world with his story o…

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S17EP4: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping Case 38:53

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Freedom came with a price. In the final episode, Dr. Phil explores what happened after the escape—how Michelle Knight emerged from the shadows with no home, no family, and serious health issues. With support, she fought to reclaim her future—writing a bestselling book, finding love, and building a life of resilience. Meanwhile, Ariel Castro stood b…

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She Came from the Swamp 20:51

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This week we read “She Came from the Swamp: A Steamy Monster Romance (Dreamers & Demons: Sapphic Monsters Book 1)” by Darva Green In case you forgot, we looooove monsters! Russian mobsters, dream walking, and smoking weed by the swamp with your girlfriend . . . Does Killian finally pick a lesbian novel that isn’t terrible? How did we rate it? What …

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Kianna Galvin 47:48

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Seventeen-year-old Kianna Galvin had just celebrated earning her GED and had plans to attend art school in Atlanta. But on May 6, 2016, she left her family’s home in South Elgin, Illinois, to visit someone in her neighborhood—and vanished without a trace. As hours turned into days, critical evidence began pointing investigators toward a dark possib…

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S17EP3: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping 36:41

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In part 3, Ariel Castro tightens his grip on control after bringing a third victim into his home. As the dynamic between the captives shifts, so does the level of psychological warfare. Michelle Knight describes how Castro used manipulation, fear, and false promises to dominate their every move. Dr. Phil analyzes the mindset of a sociopath—why pred…

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Pounded by Produce 20:34

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This week we read “Pounded by Produce: A Veggie Love Tale” by G.M. Fairy Yup! It’s just what it sounds like! The capability of vegetables sinning, what going to confession is really like, and an unnecessary conversation on necrophilia. How did we rate it? What did we think? Find out on this episode of smutshame. https://www.youtube.com/@smutshamepo…

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Re-Release: Logan Schiendelman 1:08:58

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This episode originally aired on June 16, 2021 19-year-old Logan Schiendelman went for a drive early one morning. When he returned home, he told his grandmother, Ginnie, that he had an epiphany about his life. Logan had been floundering for the past year, so Ginnie hoped this meant that he was turning a corner. He had been struggling with his mixed…

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S3 Ep3: Monsters, Giants and Little Men From Mars 1:00:46

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It’s April 1975, and Richard is still that lonely, haunted little kid we met in RHPB Ep.1: Ghosts & Specters. In fact, it’s just a few weeks later when, courtesy of Mrs. Fuller (the librarian who introduced Richard to his first paranormal bookshelf) that he comes across Monsters, Giants and Little Men From Mars by Daniel Cohen. It seems like the pe…

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S17EP2: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping 46:44

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In Part 2 of Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping, Dr. Phil walks you through how Ariel Castro tortured Michelle Knight with chains, threats, and psychological warfare. Michelle describes how she read his moods, played along, and used her instincts to stay alive. Castro didn’t just beat and rape her—he isolated her, starved her, and manipulated her with…

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Elaine Park 1:09:31

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On the morning of January 28, 2017, 20-year-old Elaine Park left her boyfriend’s home in Calabasas, California. Security footage captured her calmly walking to her car, but after that, Elaine was never seen again. Five days later, her car was found abandoned along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, with all of her personal items still inside. As …

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S17EP1: Inside the Cleveland Kidnapping 41:10

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Dr. Phil pulls you straight into the Cleveland kidnapping case. Michelle Knight recounts the day she vanished—when a familiar face and the promise of puppies turned into 11 years of torment. Dr. Phil dissects Ariel Castro’s twisted mind, showing how he blended fatherhood with cruelty and used charm to cover his violence. You’ll learn why predators …

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S3 Ep2: Communion -- Part Two 54:09

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In Communion -- Part Two, Whitley Strieber tries to turn the tables on the “visitors” by inviting -- almost daring -- them to make a return visit. Meanwhile, Richard and Matt Reeves (“The Batman”) work around the clock to perfect “Rolling Thunder” -- then retitled “End of the Line” and finally “Dark Territory” -- while the odds of a big sale fade m…

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S16EP3: Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg 43:22

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In the final episode of this haunting series, Dr. Phil breaks down the pieces of a case that just won't rest: the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg. Though it was ruled a suicide, Ellen’s parents have spent over a decade challenging that conclusion—and they're not alone. With new forensic evidence, expert testimony, and questions surrounding the crime …

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Blood Orange 31:40

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This week we read “Blood Orange: A dark & spicy gothic romance (The Dracula Duet Book 1)” by Karina Halle A cello bow on a clit, a university sex dungeon, and one cheesy-ass vampire. How did we rate it? What did we think? Find out on this episode of smutshame. https://www.youtube.com/@smutshamepod https://www.instagram.com/smutshame.pod https://www…

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Pearl Pinson 51:35

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Pearl Pinson was just 15 years old when she was violently abducted from a pedestrian bridge in Vallejo, California, on the morning of May 25, 2016. Despite witnesses, immediate police response, and a quickly identified suspect, Fernando Castro, Pearl vanished without a trace. In this episode, we explore Pearl’s life, the terrifying details of her a…

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Day by Day: True Crime Stories - June 23 - The Disappearance of Charles Rogers 8:40

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This episode explores the chilling Icebox Murders case from 1965, where police discovered the dismembered bodies of Fred and Edwina Rogers in their home in Houston, Texas. Their son, Charles Rogers, became the prime suspect after he vanished without a trace. The episode delves into the details of the crime, the background of Charles, and the variou…

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S16EP2: Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg 41:52

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Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé found her dead in their apartment with multiple stab wounds, yet investigators called it suicide. Dr. Phil uncovers troubling inconsistencies—the broken lock, missing evidence, and a sudden reversal in the medical examiner’s ruling—that challenge the official narrative. He examines the actions of Sam Goldberg’s relatives, w…

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Korrina Malinoski and Annette Sagers 1:08:06

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On October 4, 1988, 11-year-old Annette Sagers stood at her bus stop in rural South Carolina, with her dog by her side. The bus driver spotted her around 7:00 AM, but by the time he circled back to pick her up, she was gone. This event would be terrifying on its own, but eleven months earlier, Annett’s mother, Korrina Malinoski had also disappeared…

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S3 Ep1: Communion -- Part One 1:02:48

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Imagine being greeted in the dead of night by a small alien creature, running toward your bed. This disturbing experience set author Whitley Strieber on a dark and devastating path that culminated in the publishing of 1987’s Communion. Strieber’s life changed on the night of December 26, 1985 – and he has spent the last forty years trying to sort o…

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S16EP1: Suicide or Murder? The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg | Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil 41:41

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Ellen Greenberg’s death was ruled a suicide—but does the evidence tell a different story? In this episode, Dr. Phil takes a hard look at the timeline leading up to Ellen’s final moments, revealing details that raise serious questions. Through expert analysis, Dr. Phil dissects the events of that day: Ellen’s seemingly routine activities, the sudden…