Alex MacAskill is a 25 year old software engineer rendered chronically shy by a traumatic incident while in high school ten years earlier. A shocking family secret revealed following his mother's death gives him a new purpose in life and a new path. His journey takes him from Ottawa to London to Moscow and back again as he discovers family he never knew he had, and finds himself as well.
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Terry Fallis Podcasts
No Relation is a comic novel about family, fame, identity, corporate espionage, and, oh yes, men's underwear. This is the fourth novel from award winning writer, Terry Fallis. All of his novels are published by McClelland & Stewart and are available as free chapter-by-chapter podcasts here in the iTunes Store.
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In this podiobook: "The Best Laid Plans" is a satirical novel of Canadian politics written by Terry Fallis. It recounts the unlikely and amusing alliance between a 30-something burnt out, jaded political staffer, and an older, cantankerous, engineering professor. Driven by a federal election and the life of the resulting minority conservative government, the novel moves between the small town of Cumberland, Ontario on the shores of the Ottawa River, and the nation's capital. While the charac ...
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The author of the Stephen Leacock Medal-winning The Best Laid Plans brings his trademark humour and sharp storytelling to a new novel set in the high-stakes world of a global public relations agency. On his first day at Turner King, David Stewart quickly realizes that the world of international PR (affectionately, perhaps ironically, known as "the dark side") is a far cry from his previous job on Parliament Hill. For one, he missed the office memo on the all-black dress code; for another, th ...
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A brilliant follow-up to the Stephen Leacock Award-winner The Best Laid Plans, this deeply funny satire continues the story of Honest Angus McLintock, an amateur politician who dares to do the unthinkable: tell the truth. Just when Daniel Addison thinks he can escape his job as a political aide, Angus McLintock, the no-hope candidate he helped into Parliament, throws icy cold water over his plans. Angus has just brought down the government with a deciding vote. Now the crusty Scot wants Dani ...
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It’s about time you heard a true crime podcast from two educated women in the field. Each holding degrees in criminal justice, Allie and Abby are currently working in the criminal justice system. These two young, excited and educated women set out to share with you true crime stories, from old and current, small town and national headlines. We invite you to hang out with us as we dig into these crimes, criminal justice theory, psychology & sociology, discuss mental health and substance use, ...
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Advice for Twenty Somethings in a Broken World. Each week Mark interviews a publisher or media personality to get their perspective on how to navigate this world from the perspective of someone who has lived it. From Mark's perspective, the glass is always half full.
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Episode 206: The Death of Ashley Fallis On New Year's Eve 2011, a party turns deadly in the home of Tom and Ashley Fallis. After Ashley is pronounced dead, her death is quickly ruled a suicide, despite Ashley's Family and many others suspecting that not to be true. After a few years, 48 hours put out an episode that reopened the entire investigatio…
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Episode 205: The Lawson Family Murders Charles “Charlie” Lawson and his wife Fannie married in 1911 and went on to start a large family. In 1929, the Lawsons had a successful tobacco farm and a little cabin that housed their family of 9. For unknown (but debated) reasons, Charlie Lawson murdered 7 of his 8 children on Christmas Day before taking hi…
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Episode 204: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 4) In our fourth and final part covering this case, we conclude our deep dive about the murders of Shanann, Bella and Cece Watts by husband and father Chris Watts. We discuss Chris’ experience in prison, love interests, and recent interviews as well as discuss some of the possible related psychology as i…
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Episode 203: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 3) In part 3 of this series, we unpack what was believed in 2018 to have really happened the day Shanann, Bella, and Cece disappeared up to and including the discovery of their remains. (TW: murder of children, miscarriage, etc.) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: [email protected] …
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Episode 202: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 2) In part 2 of this series, we take a deeper dive into the final months prior to Shanann’s disappearance. Her six week trip to North Carolina to visit family, and what Chris was up to for the five weeks before he joined them. After his family’s disappearance, Chris’ strange behavior set alarm bells off …
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Episode 201: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 1) Happy Thanksgiving! For Part 1 of a multipart Deep Dive, Abby covers the background and surface information known between Chris, Shanann, Bella and Celeste (“Cece”) Watts. In 2010, Shanann Rzucek met Chris Watts and the couple instantly hit it off. After marrying in the fall of 2012, they soon welcome…
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Episode 200: The Murder of Terry Dolowy In 1985, Terry Dolowy was only 24 years old when her decapitated remains were found set ablaze. Investigators combed over the scene and the very little evidence available to them, but her case quickly grew cold. DNA technology was minimal at best, and much of the evidence in her case had to wait decades befor…
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Episode 199: Roundtable: The Perfect Neighbor In this episode, we have a chatty roundtable and debrief about the hit Netflix documentary “The Perfect Neighbor” in which Ajike “AJ” Owens is shot and killed by her neighbor Susan Lorincz through a closed door. After more than a year of tension between the two, and several calls made by Susan to 9-1-1 …
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Omaima Nelson and the murder of Bill Nelson
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1:23:11Episode 198: Omaima Nelson and the murder of Bill Nelson Omaima was born in the late 1960s and was raised in Cairo, Egypt as one of 16 children. After her parents divorce, she went with her mother to live in an impoverished part of the country. She moved to America at 18 when she married an American man, but she was divorced and working as a model …
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Teresita Basa: The Voice from Beyond
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1:26:52Episode 197: Teresita Basa: The Voice from Beyond In February 1977, the 15th floor of an apartment building on the north side of Chicago filled with smoke. Neighbors called for help and firefighters arrived to the scene, where they found the smoke coming from a single apartment. Once inside, they found a mattress in flames. Once the flames were ext…
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Episode 196: Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 4) Welcome to the fourth and final part of our Dean Corll series! With Dean dead, the investigators turned to David and Wayne to fill in the blanks. Wayne led investigators to the boat shed and other dump sites, revealing the mass graves and levels of depravity they inflicted on their victims. We discuss…
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Episode 195: Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 3) In part 3, we continue discussing the series of horrific crimes Dean committed with the help of David Brooks, and now Wayne Henley. We cover Wayne’s introduction, early life, his role in the crimes, and how he ultimately ended Dean’s life. We compare and contrast David Brooks and Wayne Henley, and how…
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Episode 194: Dean Corll: the Candy Man (Part 2) In part 2 of this series, we discuss the development of Dean’s relationship with David Brooks, the psychological impacts of this, and the first several murders committed after David became his accomplice. Dean’s hold over David proved itself useful as David would lure victims to Dean, for Dean. Tune i…
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Episode 193: Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 1) Dean Corll was a prolific serial killer, rapist, and monster. He preyed on young boys and men and used a friendly demeanor to gain access to and build trust with those he abused. In this episode, we discuss Dean’s early life, young adulthood, and the ways in which he was able to connect with his desir…
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The Murders of George and Catherine Peacock
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1:11:07Episode 192: The Murders of George and Catherine Peacock On September 17, 1989, George and Catherine Peacock were found brutally murdered in their Vermont home. The attacks on this elderly couple shook their community and left many wondering why someone would want to hurt the sweet couple, and who could possibly have done it. Their case remained un…
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Episode 191: The Murder of Jacque Rawson Waller On the outside, Jacque and Clay’s marriage might have seemed idyllic; beautiful couple, precious triplets, support around them. But behind closed doors, their relationship was marked with abuse and violence. Jacque did all the right things-- documented the abuse, told loved ones, and made her plans to…
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The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 2)
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2:04:20Episode 190: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 2) When DNA tests confirmed that not-so-Nicholas was, in fact, not Nicholas at all, they also confirmed his identity- Frederic Bourdin; a 23 year old French conman. Frederic, also known as The Chameleon, was a serial impostor who created more than 500 identities before he made his way to Texa…
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The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 1)
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1:20:49Episode 189: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 1) In 1994, 13 year old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from San Antonio, TX. His mother and older siblings kept up the search, but it yielded nothing. Nicky was a troubled kid and was quickly believed to be a runaway. The family lost hope of finding him alive and hoped to one day find his body …
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Episode 188: Attack at the Mansion In Hillsboro, California on February 2, 1985, teenagers Laurie McKenna and Jeanine Grinsell were curious about the local, vacant mansion nearby. They had heard from other classmates that they could go for a secret tour; a security guard offered them if you showed up at the front gates. On that Saturday, Laurie and…
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Episode 187: CJ Short: Tactics of Surveillance Welcome to another CJ short! In this episode, we talk about different law enforcement and independent agencies’ tactics and approaches to surveillance. We discuss how they work, who can be surveilled, and the ethical considerations for all included. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: a…
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The Kidnapping and Disappearance of Angela Hammond
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1:10:57Episode 186: The Kidnapping and Disappearance of Angela Hammond Angela Hammond was only 20 years old when she disappeared. Angie and her fiance Rob were excited for the next chapter in their lives; they were having a baby. On the night of April 4, 1991, Angie made a phone call from a payphone in Clinton, MO to Rob while she was less than 10 blocks …
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Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 3)
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1:48:12Episode 185: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 3) In the third part of this series, we focus on the conclusion of the trial, and all of the aftermath. With Karen acquitted, we talk about what might be next for her, and what, hopefully, is next for the investigation into John’s death. We talk about the press, the spectacle that has surr…
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Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 2)
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1:48:29Episode 184: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 2) In this episode, we focus on the trials. We discuss the investigation further, the evidence presented, and the theories put forth by both the prosecution and defense. We look at many of the players involved the night before and the day that John died, their movements, statements and the…
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Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 1)
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48:28Episode 183: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 1) In the first episode of this series, we go over the very basics: John O’Keefe and Karen Read, their backgrounds and early dating. We discuss the general events of the night in question and set the scene to discuss all the players, pieces of evidence, and testimony in part 2. *please exc…
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Episode 182: The Murder of Gianni Versace Gianni Versace is a household name in the fashion world; he was an out queer man who built a fashion empire from the ground up. Gianni’s life was cut short when he was gunned down on the front steps of the Miami home he shared with his life partner in 1997. His killer was on a killing spree, and was a gay m…
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Episode 181: The Unsolved Murder of Judy Smith In April 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband on a work trip to Philadelphia, PA. While he attended meetings, she planned to sight see and they’d join up in the evening. On the second day of their trip, Judy never came back to the hotel room. She was unreachable. Months long searches came up empty …
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Episode 180: Diane Zamora & David Graham Diane Zamora and David Graham were teenagers with shared interests and goals, and fell in love. Diane fell hard for him, but David’s eyes wandered. When Diane learned the name of the girl David had cheated on her with, Diane decided the only way he could make it up to her was to kill her. Adrianne Jessica “A…
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The Horrific Murder of Reagan Tokes
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1:24:27Episode 179: The Horrific Murder of Reagan Tokes Reagan Tokes was a 21 year old senior in college, eager to graduate and excited to begin the next chapter of her life. Reagan was beautiful, energetic, hard working, kind and motivated; she was such a bright light. But sometimes the brightest of lights draw attention from all kinds of people, and not…
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Courtney Clenney & the Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 2)
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1:52:35Episode 178: Courtney Clenney & the Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 2) In this episode, we discuss the legal proceedings so far, Courtney's Family's involvement, and further details of the investigation. We also discuss the realities of intimate partner violence (IPV) both in and out of the court. This case is ongoing, and we anticipate a third part a…
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Courtney Clenney & The Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 1)
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1:50:06Episode 177: Courtney Clenney & The Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 1) Courtney Clenney, an Instagram and OnlyFans model, personal trainer and influencer, seemed to have it all: the money, the looks, and an attractive and successful boyfriend in Christian “Toby” Obumseli. On April 3, 2022, first responders arrived to find Toby with a stab wound to his…
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John List: Family Annihilator (Part 3)
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1:33:22Episode 176: John List: Family Annihilator (Part 3) Welcome to the third and final part of this series! In this episode, we discuss the investigators’ efforts in tracking down John List, their appeal to America’s Most Wanted, the call that changed it all, and John’s ultimate capture. We cover the aftermath of his arrest and the trial that closed hi…
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John List: Family Annihilator (Part 2)
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1:19:26Episode 175: John List: Family Annihilator (Part 2) In part 2 of this series, we cover what really happened at the mansion in Westfield, the discovery of the bodies, and where John began anew. He lived as Robert (Bob) Clark, a stoic middle aged man who mostly kept to himself, until he found love again. He lived 18 years of freedom post-murders, how…
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John List: Family Annihilator (Part 1)
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1:36:29Episode 174: John List: Family Annihilator (Part 1) John List was a husband, a father, and a successful accountant. Firm in his religious beliefs, he led a disciplined life with strict adherence to his faith, that is, until one November day in 1971. In December, those who knew the List family took notice of their absence, having not heard from any …
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Episode 173: The Death of Amy Fanion Brian and Amy Fanion were a seemingly happy couple, had raised their kids, and were looking forward to the calm that retirement would bring. Brian was a detective in their town, Westfield, MA, and Amy had been a stay at home mom and home maker who played a very active role in their church. On May 8, 2018, Amy di…
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Episode 172: The Murder of Joleen Cummings Joleen Cummings was a beautiful and energetic hair stylist and mother of 3. She was family oriented and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to spend time with her children, which made alarm bells ring when she didn’t show to pick up her kids on Mother’s Day 2018, or call her own mother. It was especially strange …
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Episode 171: The Coin Shop Killer: Part 2 In part 2, we pick up where we left off, the Sinclair’s had relocated to an isolated cabin in Alaska before Charles left again to commit his final murders. In this episode, we cover those murders, the investigation, his capture, and the aftermath. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttim…
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Episode 170: The Coin Shop Killer: Part 1 Charles Sinclair led a seemingly normal life; he had a wife, two children, and owned a rare coin shop in New Mexico. After a fire destroyed the shop, the family moved.. And moved again. And again. His family was surprised to see that after they moved from their home in NM, Charles didn’t seem to need to wor…
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Episode 169: Russia’s Ripper Granny We begin our episode with some true crime news regarding Casey Anthony, ‘Ghost Adventures‘ host Aaron Goodwin, Grant Amato and Karen Read. Our case brings us to Russia, where Tamara Samsonova lived with her husband. After her husband disappeared in the early 2000s, Tamara rented out a room in her apartment to var…
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Marie Moore, the Murder of Theresa Feury
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1:30:53Episode 168: Marie Moore, the Murder of Theresa Feury Today’s episode brings us to Marie Moore, who committed unspeakable acts against children in the name of Billy Joel. Yes, you read that correctly. Marie had one child, a daughter named Tammy, and Tammy had friends over their home often. Those children took to Marie and she doted on them, right u…
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Episode 167: Portsmouth Beauty School Murders Our episode takes us back to the 1980s in Portsmouth, NH; a small coastal city and one of the oldest in New Hampshire. Laura Kemptin was a 23 year old student at the Portsmouth Beauty School, as well as an aspiring model. When she was found brutally murdered in her apartment, leads soon dried up and her…
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Episode 166: Larry and Bianca Rudolph Larry Rudolph was a successful dentist with several practices in the Pittsburg, PA area, and he and his wife Bianca had recently relocated to Arizona to live out their golden years. The couple had two grown children, and were focusing their next chapter as empty nesters. Larry and Bianca were avid big game hunt…
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The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 3)
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1:28:24Episode 165: The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 3) In our 3rd and final part of this series, we cover the trial, and all that was uncovered during it. The trial includes testimony by Jodi herself, and her new version of what really happened the day Travis was murdered. It also includes recordings, messages, and photos from Travis and J…
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The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 2)
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1:32:07Episode 164: The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 2) In part 2, we cover the discovery of Travis Alexander’s body, the extent of his injuries, and the initial investigation into his murder. Jodi claims to have been with her new boyfriend, hours away, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at:…
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The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 1)
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1:49:44Episode 163: Jodi Arias; The Murder of Travis Alexander (Part 1) In part 1 of this series, we dive into the backgrounds of Travis Alexander and Jodi Arias. Travis grew up in a troubled home, saved by his grandmother who introduced him to the Mormon faith. Mormonism resonated with Travis, and he sought a life with a woman who shared those same value…
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Kimberly Cargill; The Murder of Cherry Walker
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1:18:27Episode 162: Kimberly Cargill; The Murder of Cherry Walker Kimberly Cargill focused on appearances, wanting to ensure that she and her children played the part of a perfect family. They were anything but perfect. Behind Kim’s thin veil of perfection was something more sinister. It seemed that all who crossed paths with Kim were worse for it, and th…
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Episode 161: Cheshire Home Invasion The Petit family was chosen at random by two perpetrators who intended to burglarize their home and take off. Once they broke into the home, their plans seemingly changed. Even once they got what they had wanted, they still inflicted unimaginable horror that resulted in deaths of three of the four members of the …
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Episode 160: The Murder of Kelly Eckart On September 26, 1997, 18-year-old Kelly Eckart was finishing her evening shift at the local Walmart. She worked there part time as she put herself through school. She left a little after 11pm to head home, but she never made it there. Her vehicle was found abandoned on the side of the road with no sign of Ke…
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Episode 159: The Murder of Hannah Graham On September 13, 2014, Hannah Graham went out for drinks with friends to kick off the start of her sophomore year of college, but she never made it home. Her body was soon discovered not far from where another young woman’s body had been found years earlier. The families of Hannah Graham and Morgan Harringto…
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Episode 158: The Slender Man Stabbing In 2014, the town of Waukesha, Wisconsin was shaken to its core when two 12 year olds tried to murder their fellow classmate and friend. Payton Leutner was viciously attacked by her friends Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, but their motivations weren’t anything you might have thought. Morgan and Anissa planned t…
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Episode 157: Hudler Tree Farm Murders Ron Hudler poured his heart and soul into the farm that had been in his family for generations. He had turned it into a Christmas tree farm, and it was a huge success. He employed many locals, and always took care of his own. He was so loved by his community, in fact, that it came as a huge shock when in Januar…
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