Best Unsolved South Carolina Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 152-The Unsolved Murder of Cynthia Kirk and the Death of Giovanni Pelletier 21:34

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In August of 1989, 34-year-old Cynthia Kirk was stabbed in the driveway of home in a suburban Durham neighborhood. While eyewitnesses helped zero in on a suspect, the killer was never found. And what really happened to North Carolina resident Giovanni Pelletier when he fled from a car while visiting family in Florida earlier this month? Show Sponso…

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BORDER PATROL SERIAL KILLER // Juan David Ortiz 55:13

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In 2018, Border Patrol agent Juan David Ortiz was unmasked as a serial killer in Laredo, Texas. Over the course of two weeks, he brutally murdered four women—Melissa Ramirez, Claudine Anne Luera, Guiselda Alicia Cantu, and Janelle Ortiz—targeting vulnerable victims he lured into his truck. His crimes sent shockwaves through the community and raised…

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Ep. 151-Missing and Murdered Students and Spirits in Carolina Schools 40:20

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Pulling from the show's catalogue, Renee discusses the disappearance of Kenneth Beasley from 1905, the murders of Carrie Wilkerson and Jean Fewel from the mid-1980s, the abduction and murder of Hania Aguilar from 2018, the unsolved murder of Brittany Locklear from 1998, and stories of paranormal activity from schools and universities in both North …

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL // How To Protect Your Kids Online (with Expert Tom Arnold) 52:23

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In this special episode, Margot is joined by Tom Arnold, a cybersecurity expert and author of the children's book 'The Digital Detective'. The duo discusses the importance of protecting kids online, especially during the back-to-school season. They highlight real-life frightening cases involving Roblox, emphasizing the need for parents to be vigila…

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VETERAN - NAVY JAG // GA v. Nicholas Kassotis 1:05:34

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In early December 2022, dismembered body parts were found scattered over a 3 mile radius in Georgia. The Jane Doe remained anonymous for 6 months, but due to genetic geneology, her identity was discovered. The victim was 40-year old Mindi Kassotis. Her parents were shocked to learn that she had not only been murdered, but dismembered, because they …

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Ep. 150-The Murders of Antoinetta McKoy and Jadon Higganbothan in Durham, N.C. 23:29

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He was only 27, but Peter Lucas Moses, Jr. exerted power and control over a small group of women, requiring them to call him "Lord," fathering multiple children with them, and subscribing to the ideology of Black Hebrews. When a woman and small child went missing from this tight-knit circle in Durham in 2010, investigators feared correctly that Pet…

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CAMP PENNSYLVANIA: The Murders of Gregory Stone & Christopher Seifert (Case Against Hasan Akbar) 59:34

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After talking to CSM Womack, I wanted to dig into the 2003 Camp Pennsylvania insider attack conducted by Hasan Akbar, one of four men on military’s death row. In this episode, I dive into the story through the post trial appeals and even discuss the victims' continued fight for the purple heart. Check out CSM (Ret) Womack’s book Embedded Enemy - av…

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Replay-Made-for-TV Movies Based on N.C. Crimes 38:45

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Renee discusses the cases of Jeffrey MacDonald, Timothy Hennis, Susie Newsom Lynch and Fritz Klenner, Chris Pritchard, Neal Henderson, and Bart Upchurch. These crimes all appeared in true crime novels by bestselling authors such as Jerry Bledsoe, Joe McGinnis, and then made their way to the networks at CBS and NBC as "movies of the week." Episode 6…

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CAMP PENNSYLVANIA // A Conversation With CSM (Ret) Bart Womack // Author - Embedded Enemy // Part 2 58:49

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Today I wrap up my discussion with CSM (Ret) Bart Womack, author of Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat. Join us for this discussion of his survival after escaping 2 grenade attacks in his own tent, and the hunt for the enemy who wore the same uniform as him…This is Part 2. Check out CSM (Ret) Womack’s book Embedded Enemy - available on amazon! ⸻ 🎧N…

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Ep. 149-The Murders of Christina Parcell and Phonesia Machado-Fore in South Carolina 24:43

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On October 13, 2021, 65-year-old Bradley Post discovered his fiancée, 41-year-old Christina Parcell, covered in blood and unresponsive at her sister’s home inGreer, South Carolina. Her body was surrounded by rose petals. As investigators began to unravel the mystery of the victim, her fiancee, and the father of her daughter, they were shocked to un…

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CAMP PENNSYLVANIA // A Conversation With CSM (Ret) Bart Womack // Author - Embedded Enemy // Part 1 56:13

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Today I have the pleasure of speaking to CSM (Ret) Bart Womack, author of Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat. Join us for this discussion of his survival after escaping 2 grenade attacks in his own tent, and the hunt for the enemy who wore the same uniform as him…This is Part 1. To listen to Part 2 early and ad-free visit patreon.com/militarymurder…

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Ep. 148-An Insider’s Look at Researching and Reporting on True Crime 26:39

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Renee discusses ethics when creating true crime content, the elements of a compelling story, books that have aided in her research, and fiction inspired by real-life cases. Show Sponsors: Skincare by SkinxErin-Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs?…

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Headlines // Angelina Resendiz (Jeremiah Copeland), Andrew Smith (George Cornejo), Little River Cruise Shooting, David Vanderzee (Roxanna Vanderzee & John Viskocil), Cold Case - The Grogan Family 33:06

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NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Today I cover these 6 headlines: 1. The April 2025 attempted escape by two inmates at the USDB 2. The murder of Angelina Resendiz 3. The murder of Andrew Smith 4. The Memorial Day Little River, SC, cruise shooting that left 10 injured 5. COLD CASE ARREST: The murder of David Vand…

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Ep. 147-A Conversation with Hope Andersen, North Carolina-Based Author of MotherLove and Other Works 32:19

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This week we have a fun bonus episode. Hope Andersen is the author of five books, and she has a very inspiring creative journey. Her latest release is the suspense thriller, MotherLove, by Warren Publishing. We talk all things writing, the different ways she published her books, and what she loves about living in North Carolina. The podcast will re…

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Ep. 146-The Unsolved Murder of Brenda Holland in the OBX, Part 2 30:00

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While investigators zeroed in on the person they believed was the main suspect in Brenda Holland's 1967 murder, Outer Banks locals floated other theories, one that involved a prominent member of the community. Renee discusses these other suspects and what their motives might have been. Check out John Railey's book,⁠ "The Lost Colony Murder on the O…

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SOUTH CAROLINA // Gene and Billie Rogers // The Case Against Gene “Alex” Scott 44:17

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Gene “Alex” Scott was a marine veteran with the goal of starting a security business. After his grandfather gave him $80,000 to get a head start, life was great! But tragedy struck on Father’s Day 2020, when Alex walked in to find both his grandfather (Gene Rogers) and his great grandmother (Billie Rogers) dead. The investigation that followed left…

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Ep. 145-The Unsolved Murder of Brenda Holland in the OBX, Part 1 26:47

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In the summer of 1967, 19-year-old Brenda Holland took a job as a makeup supervisor with The Lost Colony outdoor drama in Manteo, N.C. Excited to continue training for a potential career in the theatre, she embraced the opportunity with joy and enthusiasm. But after only a month on the island, Brenda disappeared after a date with a Lost Colony cast…

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Headlines // Mischa Johnson (Dewayne Johnson), Jesse Arguinzoni (Christopher Olsen), Jacqueline Davidson (Graeme Davidson), Jacob Ashton (Riley Birbilas), Christine Gallegos (Ricky Lee Stallworth), Ester ... 29:02

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These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Today I cover these 6 headlines: -Dewayne Johnson plead guilty to killing his pregnant wife (Mischa Johnson) while stationed at Schofield Barracks -Jesse Arguizoni’s family fights for justice after they were left in the dark on h…

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Ep. 144-Summertime Disappearances and a Cold Case in the Carolinas 31:34

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Today we're pulling from our catalogue to discuss cases that took place during the summer months. Learn about Sherri Lee Truesdale, Eva Debruhl, Galvin and Garry Sidden, Jr., Jessica Gutierrez, Dianne Gabriel, Douglas Simmons, and Franklin "ReRe" Freeman. Episodes Featured: Ep. 14-South Carolina Cases Featured on "Unsolved Mysteries" Ep. 15: Missin…

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(Updated Timeline) FORT HOOD // Greville Clarke // The Barracks Predator 25:59

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After speaking to Rose Thayer (from Stars & Stripes) who covered the court-martial of former Sgt Greville Clarke, I am issuing an updated timeline. The charge sheet was over 10 pages long and included various additional charges that made the case somewhat confusing. Here is a link to the original episode released on 12 May 2025: https://pdst.fm/e/c…

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Ep. 143-The Bellamy Brothers Bank Robberies in North and South Carolina 21:27

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For seven years, the same thieves targeted banks in the Myrtle Beach area, eventually stealing $700,000 in total. While there were many witnesses and clues leading to the identities of the robbers, the community was still stunned when three men were arrested. There was a reason these thieves seemed to know the inner workings of banks and crime scen…

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FUGITIVE // Travis Decker // Justice for the Decker Sisters 10:40

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THIS CASE IS ONGOING! I will provide an update when one is available. Travis Decker is wanted on a Washington State and Federal Warrant for the Murder of his 3 young daughters. On Friday, May 30th, 2025, Travis picked up his daughters from his ex-wife Whitney on a routine visit. It was supposed to last 3 hours but Travis never returned the girls.Wh…

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Travis AFB: The Hunt for Saner Wonggoun 55:42

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In January 1994, a hiker near Muir Beach, California, made a grisly discovery—a woman’s body, wrapped in a sleeping bag, dumped off a coastal cliffside. The victim was Sopha Wonggoun, a mother of two and eight months pregnant. The suspect? Her husband, Technical Sergeant Saner Wonggoun of Travis Air Force Base. Within days of the murder, TSgt Wongg…

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Ep. 142-The Loomis Fargo Robbery in Charlotte, A.K.A. “The Hillbilly Heist” 23:18

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In October of 1997, a guard named David Ghantt at Loomis Fargo, Inc. in Charlotte decided to see if he could get away with robbing the company of $17 million dollars. Unfortunately, he involved several other people in his plan, and while he absconded to Mexico with a small amount of cash, this unusual cast of characters began spending the remaining…

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Ep. 141-Cold Cases and Crimes from Iredell County:An Interview with Shellie Taylor 48:19

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Renee shares a conversation with Shellie Taylor, the Local History Program Specialist at the Iredell County Public Library. They discuss the mysterious case of Virginia Sneed, a young woman who died in police custody in Asheville in 1939. Because she refused to give her name, no one knew her true identity until months after her death. Shellie also …

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A LIFE FOR A LIFE // The Case of Rebecca Wright & Faride Fashandi 30:14

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In this shocking episode, I discuss a case out Kleine Brogel Air Base in Belgium. In 2023, SSgt Wright was driving from Belgium to the Netherlands, when she failed to yield, hitting a woman on a bicycle. The woman was Faride Khoshnoud Fashandi. She later passed from her injuries and her husband became enraged. When the Dutch authorities relinquishe…

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Ep. 140-The Kidnapping and Murder of Mary Kathryn Ennis and the Death of William McMichael in North Carolina 25:29

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In November of 1986, 28-year-old Mary Kathryn Ennis disappeared from the home she shared with her young son in Hillsborough, N.C. While everyone who knew the single mom insisted she never would have willingly left her son, the search yielded few clues besides her vehicle located a short distance away. Two years later, prison inmates would be the ke…

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STOLEN VALOR: Sarah Cavanaugh | From Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah 46:17

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Here’s a preview of Deep Cover, a podcast about people who lead double lives. Deep Cover’s new season (Season 5) reveals a story of stolen valor and misplaced heroism. Listen to Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 139-An Interview with Helen Zuman and Her Experience with the Neo-Hippie Cult Zendik Farm in North Carolina 56:10

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In 1999, fresh out of Harvard University, Helen Zuman began seeking out a place where she could practice communal living and learn more about organic farming and homesteading. The place turned out to be Zendik Farm in Western North Carolina. When she left five years later, she slowly realized the leader had been operating the farm as a cult. Learn …

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FORT HOOD/FORT CAVAZOS: The Barracks Predator 48:46

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In this shocking episode, we expose the terrifying case of Sgt. Greville Clarke—a soldier stationed at Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos)—who preyed on his fellow service members in a brutal 18-month crime spree. From 2021 to 2022, Clarke broke into Army barracks, raped and tortured female soldiers, and even attempted to murder one. Despite multiple repo…

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Ep. 138-Murdered by Poison: The Deaths of Sandy Coulthard, Eric Miller, and Stacy Hunsucker 34:53

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There have been many cases of murder by poison in North Carolina. Renee shares the stories of Sandy Coulthard, whose husband used arsenic to slowly poison her in High Point, Eric Miller, whose wife utilized her position as a research scientist to access arsenic that she then used to kill him in Raleigh, and Stacy Hunsucker, whose husband allegedly …

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Ep. 137-Mental Health Awareness Month and Missing Persons Cases 38:35

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Over the past five years, Missing in the Carolinas has shared stories of missing people and perpetrators of crimes who were struggling with their mental health. Today's episode revisits stories of people missing while on spiritual journeys, battling relationship issues, adolescents seeking help at a residential treatment center, a family feud that …

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TEXAS: Who killed Jennifer Servo? 44:40

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This episode is also available in video via Spotify Premium and YouTube. In 2002, 22-year-old Jennifer Servo, a rising news reporter, was found murdered in her Abilene, Texas apartment. Bright, ambitious, and new to the area, Jennifer had her whole future ahead of her. But within weeks of starting her dream job, her life was tragically cut short. M…

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Ep. 136-Down the True Crime Rabbit Hole 25:00

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Renee discusses the allure of the true crime rabbit hole and how and why she's covered specific cases on Missing in the Carolinas throughout the years. Episodes mentioned here: Ep. 28-Unresolved in North Carolina Ep. 35-A Murder in Salisbury and a N.C. Expat Becomes a Killer in Panama Ep. 43-The Story Behind "The Staircase" Ep. 44-Thoughts on "The …

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Introducing My New Podcast - The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials 1:07

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My new show - The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials has officially launched and here is our trailer! Make sure you follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can also watch the show on YouTube and Spotify! Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social YouTube: @alternatepod Instagram: @thealternatepod TikTok: @thealternatepod Facebook: …

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Replay-Missing and Murdered in Wilmington, N.C. 28:48

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Inspired by the television show "City Confidential," Renee looks at the murders of three women in Wilmington, N.C., Peggy Carr, Theresa Fetter, and Lisa Maves, along with two men who disappeared, Charles Kuebler and Gaston Callum. Show Notes: Check out the podcast "Strictly Stalking" with Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula. Skincare by SkinxErin Use cod…

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Fort Knox: MSG Ashley Henning (KY v. Jordan Henning) 51:57

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On June 26, 2023, Sergeant First Class Ashley Henning was celebrating her 37th birthday with her family and a few close friends. But what was meant to be a happy occasion ended in tragedy, when home surveillance footage captured Jordan Henning, her husband and also a soldier, shooting and killing his wife, before fleeing the scene. Jordan Henning w…

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Ep. 135-The Crimes of Lee Roy Martin, The Gaffney Strangler 22:35

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In 1968, a killer terrorized the small town of Gaffney, S.C. before calling the local newspaper editor and anonymously confessing to his crimes. Thanks to concerned citizens who went out looking for a teenager who'd been abducted, police were able to apprehend the killer, who became known as The Gaffney Strangler, before he could hurt anyone else. …

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Ep. 134-Missing and Murdered While on Vacation 31:57

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Renee discusses four people who went missing while on vacation. Learn about the decades-long mystery of Jane and Jock Doe from South Carolina, New York resident Brittanee Drexel, who went missing after a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., Judith Smith, who went missing from Pennsylvania and was discovered months later in North Carolina, and t…

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Anthony Sowell – The Cleveland Strangler (Cleveland, Ohio, 2007–2009) 37:14

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Between 2007 and 2009, Anthony Sowell was linked to the deaths of 11 women whose bodies were discovered in and around his Cleveland home. Known as “The Cleveland Strangler,” Sowell’s crimes shocked the community with their brutality and the apparent disregard for his surroundings.By TrueCrime

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The Beltway Sniper Attacks (Washington, D.C. Metro, 2002) 42:56

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John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo killed 10 people and injured 3 others in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area during a three-week period in October 2002. This episode details the chronology of shootings, the investigation process, the modified Chevrolet Caprice used as a mobile sniper's nest, the tarot card message ("Dear Policeman, I am Go…

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Headlines // Clint Bonnell (Shana Cloud), Mary Gingles (Nathan Gingles), Anita Knutson (Nichole Rice) 31:53

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On the last Monday of the month, I am bringing you some of the top headlines in military news. Today I cover these 3 headlines: Shana Cloud charged with the murder of her husband, retired Green Beret - Clinton Bonnell. Mary Ginger made dozens of calls to 911 to report that her estranged husband was going to kill her, eventually he did, but he went …

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Ep. 133-The Murders of Kristin Lodge-Miller and Eve Carson 32:43

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In July of 1993, 26-year-old Kristin Lodge-Miller went out for an early-morning run in Chapel Hill and was murdered before she made it home. Years later, when 22-year-old Eve Carson was abducted and murdered from her home while studying at UNC in March 2008, the community couldn't help but compare the two crimes, committed by young men whose previo…

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The Heather Elvis Case (South Carolina, 2013) 42:11

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Heather Elvis, a 20-year-old woman from Myrtle Beach, vanished in 2013. Her disappearance led to a media frenzy and widespread speculation when evidence later suggested a tangled web of infidelity, possible organized crime involvement, and questionable law enforcement leads.By TrueCrime

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The Smiley Face Murders (Midwestern U.S., 1990s–2000s) 43:18

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A controversial theory posits that a serial killer—or possibly a network of killers—was responsible for the mysterious drowning deaths of several college-aged men in the Midwest. Proponents point to unusual similarities in the circumstances of these deaths and the appearance of smiley face graffiti near some crime scenes.…

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Ep. 132-The Murders of Curtis Bane and Thaddeus Hayes in North Carolina 25:47

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On July 10, 1985, 55-year-old Curtis Bane and 24-year-old Thaddeus Hayes were supposed to spend the afternoon putting up a fence on a piece of property Curtis has purchased near Durham. When they never returned home that night, Curtis's wife found his truck and tractor still at the work site, keys still inside, but there was no sign of the two men.…

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Private Investigations with Magna Investigative Group 1:28:10

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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with James — a retired Huntsville Police Department investigator turned private investigator — to uncover the truth about life on both sides of the justice system. With years of experience handling complex cases and a deep understanding of Alabama’s legal landscape, James now focuses on defense investigation…

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The Gilgo Beach Murders (Long Island, New York, 1997–Present) 45:55

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Dozens of bodies—primarily of young women—have been discovered along the Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach.By TrueCrime

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Crossbow Killings: The Hunt Family Tragedy (R v. Kyle Clifford) 42:48

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On July 9, 2024, evil walked into a house on a quiet cul-de-sac on Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertforshire, England. And when it walked out, he had taken the lives of 3 women in the Hunt Family - Carol, Louise, and Hannah Hunt. This massacre, dubbed the Crossbow Killings, gained widespread media attention for its brutality and calculated execution. Th…

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The Kidnapping of Polly Klaas (California, 1993) 43:37

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Twelve-year-old Polly Klaas was abducted at knifepoint from her Petaluma, California, bedroom during a sleepover on October 1, 1993. Richard Allen Davis took Polly into the night, sparking a massive manhunt. Her remains were found two months later, and Davis was eventually convicted. The case received intense national media coverage.…